Man Utd no longer want Poch
Manchester United have cooled their interest in Mauricio Pochettino, according to The Times. United had previously targeted Thomas Tuchel, who was reported to have turned down the role on Monday.
And with Erik ten Hag’s future still unclear, it appears Pochettino will not be replacing the Dutchman in the dugout after Sir Jim Ratcliffe took the former Chelsea, PSG and Tottenham boss off of his list.
“The club spoke to the 52-year-old at the end of the season, having also interviewed him in 2022, when United appointed Ten Hag instead. Pochettino took over at Stamford Bridge in May last year and struggled initially, but led Chelsea to sixth position, three points and two places above United.”
Arsenal and Man Utd eye Zirkzee
Arsenal and Manchester United are both monitoring Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old joined Bologna from Bayern Munich in 2022.
Zirkzee’s release clause could make him an attractive option for clubs this summer, but Arsenal and United could find they have competition in the form of AC Milan.
“But Zirkzee – who also provided four Serie A assists – may not still be at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara by the time Bologna embark on their first elite European campaign since 1964.
“He is in high demand and has a modest £34m release clause in his current contract.”
TAA in line to start for England
Trent Alexander-Arnold is in pole position to start England’s first match at Euro 2024 against Serbia on Sunday, the Telegraph reports. Alexander-Arnold is set for a midfield role at the Euros, and could partner Declan Rice in England’s opener.
The Liverpool player was given England’s No 8 shirt “for a reason”, a source told the Telegraph, and that could see Alexander-Arnold start ahead of Conor Gallagher, Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton.
“Alexander-Arnold only played for just over half-an-hour as a substitute against Wales in the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and missed England’s March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium through injury, when Southgate had hoped to look at him in midfield.
“But the Liverpool man played and scored in the warm-up win over Bosnia, starting in the centre of midfield, and also made an appearance as a substitute in the defeat by Iceland.”
Brighton set for appointment as Leicester make Potter No 1
Meanwhile, the Guardian also claim that Leicester have made former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter their No 1 target after Enzo Maresca left the Foxes.