Brighton & Hove Albion have sensationally confirmed that they are parting company with manager Roberto De Zerbi – but HITC understands they already know who they want to replace him. De Zerbi’s final game with Brighton will be on Sunday as they play host to Manchester United at the AMEX Stadium. As HITC exclusively revealed on Friday – the Italian emerged as an option for German giants Bayern Munich, after current incumbent Thomas Tuchel confirmed he would not be staying at the Allianz Arena after failing to agree a new contract. Brighton have long been aware that De Zerbi’s time at the club c...
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HITC understands Manchester United are working hard on trying to move Casemiro to Saudi Arabia this summer. United want a new central midfielder and part of that process, they hope, will see them move on Casemiro – one of the club’s highest earners. Whist also being on over £300,000-a-week – Casemiro has two-years left on his current deal and that means there are few landing spots, if any, in Europe – meaning the only likely destination is a move to Saudi which also means United won’t have to fulfil part of his wages going forward. Knowing that, United have been trying to help any deal along a...
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Newcastle United are emerging as one of the busier Premier League teams ahead of the transfer window opening next month. Talks are underway to land Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo and Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly – both available on free transfers, and Newcastle’s confidence is high in regards both deals. The Magpies know what they want and that is at least one defender, up to two forwards and possibly a midfielder – but their decision to look for a goalkeeper has caught some by surprise, given they already have England goalkeeper Nick Pope and Martin Dubravka – who has filled in for a lot of this seas...
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Bayern Munich’s search for a new head coach has begun again after Thomas Tuchel rejected the chance to remain at the club. Tuchel revealed on Friday that talks over a new deal had broken down and that he would be leaving the club – after Bayern initially confirmed in February they would be replacing him. Bayern had turned to Tuchel after failing to land Xabi Alonso, Julian Nageslmann, Ralf Rangnick and Oliver Glasner. Bayern believed that keeping Tuchel was their best option but he wanted a fresh deal taking him to 2026 and those talks have broken down. “This is my last press conference as FC ...
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Manchester United are working hard on their future plans, but their biggest decision on the top job at the club is yet to be made. Current manager Erik Ten Hag saw his side finish their home league campaign on a successful note courtesy of a 3-2 win over Newcastle United, which still gives them a chance of a top-six finish. United’s final Premier League clash is at Brighton on Sunday before they take on rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final, and their performance at Wembley – which could decide whether they are in Europe next season, could have a major say on whether Ten Hag stays in his ...
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Manchester United have no intention of allowing Bruno Fernandes to leave the club this summer, sources have confirmed to HITC. United’s new minority owners INEOS are putting together their new footballing department, which will soon be finalised when Dan Ashworth arrives as sporting director where he will link-up with technical director Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada – who is coming in from Manchester City as CEO this summer. Another key aspect of the club in INEOS’ eyes is the role of club captain – with Fernandes the current incumbent and we are told that new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ...
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The long-term future of Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne remains uncertain with just over 12-months left on his current deal. HITC understands that City have indicated to De Bruyne, who negotiated his last contract himself, that they are ready to talk to him in the summer. There is no suggestion that De Bruyne is unhappy with life in Manchester, but options away from City – the club he joined in 2015 from Wolfsburg, are emerging. San Diego looking at Kevin De BruyneHITC understands that new American MLS franchise San Diego FC are ready to launch an audacious attempt to land Mancheste...
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Newcastle United are growing increasingly confident that they will win the race for Tosin Adarabioyo, sources have confirmed to HITC. The Fulham central defender has emerged one of the most sought after free agents on the market this summer and he has field offers and held talks with a number of clubs. Tottenham Hotspur have long been regarded as leading the chase for the 26-year-old, but in recent weeks Newcastle have stepped up their interest. Newcastle are actively pursuing the free agent market with talks also progressing with Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly. If they can land some of their top t...
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HITC understands that Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid are finalising the details of his move to the Spanish capital and when the announcement of his arrival will be confirmed. Sources have confirmed to HITC that Mbappe agreed to move to Madrid in January, although the final details have been hammered out in recent months. Madrid and Mbappe have not wanted to flaunt the impending move too much in-front of PSG – especially whilst they remained in the Champions League and in theory could come up against Real in the final. However, PSG’s bid for European glory was ended this week by Borussia Dortmun...
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HITC understands that Dougie Freedman is pushing hard to replace Dan Ashworth as sporting director at Newcastle United. Newcastle have been working on a new sporting director for the last few weeks, following Ashworth’s decision to leave the club after being approach by Manchester United. Manchester United are continuing talks and minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has even met with Newcastle director Amanda Staveley to try and come to terms over Ashworth – who has been placed on gardening leave – which is actually due to run until 2026. Newcastle are, though, hopeful that there will soon be an ...
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