' FOOTBALL BREAKING NEWS & MORE ON A TUESDAY 24TH MAY '

' BREAKING NEWS & MORE ON A TUESDAY 24TH MAY '



GOOD MORNING EVERYONE/ALL THE FOOTBALL NEWS WILL FOLLOW


BREAKING NEWS

Rangers have confirmed the signing of Joey Barton on a two-year deal.



Everton are plotting a sensational £40m swoop for Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart, and could offer him weekly wages of £200,000 to tempt him to Goodison Park. (The Sun)





Manchester United sack LVG
Mourinho to replace LvG
Jose agent Mendes to fly in from China Today.

MAN UTD SACK VAN GAAL

Manchester United have released a statement on their official website, saying: "Louis van Gaal is to leave Manchester United, with immediate effect. A decision on a successor as manager will be announced soon."

With executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward adding: "I would like to thank Louis and his staff for their excellent work in the past two years culminating in winning a record-equalling 12th FA Cup for the club (and securing him a title in four different countries).

"He has behaved with great professionalism and dignity throughout his time here. He leaves us with a legacy of having given several young players the confidence to show their ability on the highest stage. Everyone at the club wishes him all the best in the future."






' ARSENAL READY TO PAY £30 MILLION '

Arsenal will pay around £30m for Granit Xhaka,





ROBERT HUTH SET FOR NEW DEAL

Leicester are preparing to offer defender Robert Huth a new deal, according to the Telegraph.

Huth signed for Leicester less than 12 months ago, but the club are already prepared to offer the 31-year-old fresh terms following his remarkable season.

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' THE SUN '


Everton are plotting a sensational £40m swoop for Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart, and could offer him weekly wages of £200,000 to tempt him to Goodison Park.


Gary Neville and Brian Kidd are among the contenders to join Jose Mourinho's backroom staff once he is confirmed as Manchester United's next manager.


Tottenham are set to sign striker Jonathan Calleri, with the Sao Paulo player's agent claiming a verbal agreement is already in place.

' DAILY MAIL '



Jose Mourinho wants to improve the spine of Manchester United's side as soon as possible, after he is confirmed as manager.


Zlatan Ibrahimovic, John Stones and Nemanja Matic are said to be at the top of his wanted list.


Manchester City are closing on a four-year deal to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and also hope to sign Real Sociedad 'keeper Geronimo Rulli.

' DAILY EXPRESS '

Louis van Gaal received a £5m pay-off to leave Manchester United, who will give Jose Mourinho £15m per year to replace the Dutchman.

Manchester United are poised to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Andre Carrillo.

' THE STAR '



Alvaro Morata is poised to leave Juventus this summer, with Arsenal leading the race to sign the striker for £51m. A picture


posted on Instagram hinted his stay in Turin is coming to an end.


Leicester are ready to hand midfielder Danny Drinkwater an £80,000 a week contract to stave off interest from Liverpool.

' DAILY MIRROR '

Louis van Gaal learned of his dismissal from Manchester United in a phone call with the man expected to replace him, Jose Mourinho.

David Moyes is on a nine-man shortlist for Everton's managerial vacancy, with Manuel Pellegrini, Frank de Boer and Unai Emery also set to be interviewed.

Aston Villa's managerial shortlist is down to Roberto Di Matteo and Nigel Pearson after they were snubbed by David Moyes.

Arsenal expect to complete the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka in the next 48 hours.

' THE TIMES '

Ryan Giggs is seeking assurances from Jose Mourinho that he will be allowed to keep his role as Manchester United assistant manager.

' THE TELEGRAPH '



A Manchester United season ticket holder, Mary O'Rourke QC, will be representing Dr Eva Carneiro in her claim for constructive dismissal and sexism against Chelsea and their former boss Jose Mourinho, who is set to take over as manager at Old Trafford.

Arsenal will pay in the region of £30m for Borussia Monchengladbach's Granit Xhaka, Sky Sports News HQ understands - and the deal could go through before Euro 2016.

Xhaka has agreed personal terms and taken the first part of his medical, and will complete the rest of that when he meets up with the Switzerland squad for this summer's finals.

'RODGERS MUST RELISH CELTIC'

Gordon Strachan has told new Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers to relish his time at Celtic Park.

Speaking at the draw for the Homeless World Cup, which is being staged in Glasgow in July, Strachan replied when asked what advice he would give the new man: "Enjoy it. It's a fantastic place to work. I think it's going to be a right good season next year and I'm looking forward to it.

"I've not got a time machine but what I am saying is that it is a good appointment. A great appointment."

BURNLEY ANNOUNCE RETAINED LIST

Burnley have confirmed Rangers target Joey Barton has been offered a new contract, along with former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.

Both men are out of contract following the club's Sky Bet Championship title-winning campaign, but manager Sean Dyche wants them to remain at Turf Moor in the Barclays Premier League.

Matt Gilks and Danijel Nizic have been released, alongside Matt Taylor, Lloyd Dyer and Jason Gilchrist.

PAPER TALK

24/05/16

Here are just a few of the headlines making the back pages...

Everton are plotting a sensational £40m swoop for Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart, and could offer him weekly wages of £200,000 to tempt him to Goodison Park. (The Sun)



Manchester United are poised to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Andre Carrillo. (Daily Express)



Alvaro Morata is poised to leave Juventus this summer, with Arsenal leading the race to sign the striker for £51m. A picture posted on Instagram hinted his stay in Turin is coming to an end. (Daily Star)


Manchester City are closing on a four-year deal to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and also hope to sign Real Sociedad 'keeper Geronimo Rulli. (Daily Mail)


Arsenal expect to complete the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka in the next 48 hours. (Daily Mirror)

HART TO EVERTON?

Now this would be a shock move! Everton are plotting a sensational £40m swoop for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, according to The Sun.

The report suggests the club's new owner Farhad Moshiri is behind the ambitious bid to land England's number one and could offer him weekly wages of £200,000 to tempt him to Goodison Park.

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GIGGS TO BE OFFERED NEW ROLE

With Louis van Gaal's reign at Manchester United over speculation turns to the next man at Old Trafford. We understand United are now due to speak to Jose Mourinho's representatives about replacing Van Gaal, with Woodward to meet his agent Jorge Mendes in London on Tuesday.

And further to that, according to Sky sources, Mourinho is prepared to find a place for Ryan Giggs on his Manchester United coaching staff, but not in the role of assistant manager.

Mourinho will take his trusted deputy Rui Faria to Old Trafford as assistant manager, meaning an effective demotion for Giggs if he agrees to stay at the club.

However, Mourinho holds Giggs' achievements at United in high regard, and is keen to find a role for him to extend his 29-year association with the club.

SIX LEAVING BOURNEMOUTH

Bournemouth have announced that six out of contract players will be leaving the club this summer, including defender Sylvain Distin.

The 38-year-old, who moved to the Vitality Stadium last summer, will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of next month.

Stephane Zubar, Josh Carmichael, Josh Wakefield, Mason Walsh and Jon Muleba will also be leaving the Cherries.

Unwanted Cardiff City defender Ben Turner speaks out: 'I wanted to stay but club wouldn't even negotiate'

Tuesday 24th May 2016


BY JON DOEL


The 28-year-old defender was released by the club on Monday after nightmare season of injury struggle and says he would have taken a pay cut if it allowed him to stay in south Wales



Ben Turner has spoken of his disappointment at being forced to leave Cardiff City after revealing the club were unwilling to even begin negotiations over a new deal.

The 28-year-old defender was released on Monday after a nightmare season of injury struggle and says he would have taken a pay cut if it allowed him to stay in south Wales.

"There were never any negotiations. I won't say I was surprised but I'm genuinely disappointed," Turner told the BBC.

"I would have been open to structure my contract in a way that would have suited me and the club."

Turner was loaned to Coventry City late last year after finally recovering from a fourth ankle injury in the space of just 16 months, but he failed to convince the Bluebirds he was worthy of a place in the team or a new deal when he returned in December.

The decision to release Turner brings to an end a five-year stay at the club which saw him make 121 appearances, including 31 in the Premier League campaign.

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BARTON CONFIRMS BURNLEY EXIT

Joey Barton appears to be edging closer to a move to Rangers after taking to Twitter to confirm his exit from Burnley.

Sky sources understand Barton will travel to Glasgow on Tuesday for a medical at the Scottish club.

Paying tribute to the Burnley fans on Twitter, he said: "Thanks to all the Burnley fans and everyone connected to the club. Amazing support this year that will live with me for a lifetime.

"Toughest decision of my professional life to leave an amazing set of people and a phenomenal culture behind. Club is in a great place on and off the pitch with great custodians at the helm. Thanks again for the opportunity to represent your club.

"I was presented with an opportunity and challenge the competitive animal in me just could not turn down. Onwards and upwards now."

BREAKING NEWS

Jose Mourinho is close to agreeing personal terms with Manchester United to become their new manager, according to Sky sources.

The deal for Mourinho to succeed Louis van Gaal at Old

WOODGATE TO LEAVE BORO

Jonathan Woodgate has been released by Middlesbrough and will leave the club this summer along with fellow defenders Rhys Williams and Damia Abella.

Woodgate has made 112 appearances for his home-town club but will not be offered a new contract after enduring an injury-hit season. The former Leeds and Real Madrid defender played only one match during the 2015/16 campaign - the Capital One Cup win at Burton in August - and struggled with several injuries throughout the season.

While it had already been announced Williams is set to return to Australia to join Perth Glory, Damia will also be departing the Riverside.

BREAKING NEWS

West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Besiktas winger Gokhan Tore, according to Sky sources.

Burnley midfielder has rejected a new contract with the Championship champions.

The 33-year-old has signed a two year contract with Rangers.

REGIONAL PAPER TALK


24/05/16

Let's take a look at some of the headlines making the back pages of this afternoon's regional newspapers...



Chelsea have stepped up negotiations with Roma over their midfielder Radja Nainggolan. (London Evening Standard)



Ilkay Gundogan is on the verge of completing a £17.8million move to Manchester City, according to reports in Germany. (Manchester Evening News)


Unai Emery has responded to rumours linking him with the Everton job, saying: "I'm very good at Sevilla." (Liverpool Echo)


Sunderland are weighing up a move for Lyon winger Rachid Ghezzal. (Sunderland Echo)


Birmingham City have been linked with a move for striker Bobby Zamora. (Birmingham Mail)

BREAKING NEWS

Rangers have confirmed the signing of Joey Barton on a two-year deal.

DONS LINKED WITH HANLON

Hibernian are still celebrating their sensational Scottish Cup final victory over Rangers on Saturday but they could now face losing one of the men who helped them to the trophy for the first time in 114 years.

The Evening Express is reporting Aberdeen are interested in signing Easter Road defender Paul Hanlon, who is set to become a free agent this summer.

The 26-year-old started the match at Hampden before coming off seven minutes from the end and has made more than 250 appearance for Hibs.

LEEDS MAKE CLARKE APPROACH

Bristol Rovers have received an approach from Leeds United for their manager Darrell Clarke as they look to replace Steve Evans, who at this stage remains in his position.

Initial talks have been held between Rovers and Leeds owner Massimo Cellino but Rovers have also offered Clarke a new and improved three-year deal to stay at the club.

Clarke - who has led the Memorial Stadium side to back-to-back promotions - is currently on a 12-month rolling contract.