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 Red Devils 'keeping tabs' on Nottingham Forest attacker ahead of summer window

 Manchester United are reportedly interested in Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The Red Devils are set to overhaul their squad this summer following a woeful Premier League campaign that has left them languishing in 16th position with just two matches left to play.

The final third is one area in need of strengthening, considering Man United are the league's fifth-lowest scorers with 42 goals from 36 matches.
While they are keen to recruit a new number nine, Man United are also on the lookout for players who can support the main striker in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system.

According to Sky Sports News, Forest's Hudson-Odoi is among those who are currently on Man United's radar ahead of the summer window.

The update claims that the Red Devils are keeping a close eye on the player's contract situation at the City Ground.

Man United are seemingly set to join Napoli and Roma in the race for his signature after the Italian clubs were linked with a move last month.

Hudson-Odoi is set to enter the final 12 months of his deal after signing a three-year contract upon his arrival from Chelsea in the summer of 2022.

While there may be uncertainty surrounding his future, there are believed to be talks taking place between the player's camp and Forest over a potential new deal.

Marcus Rashford and Ruben Amorim are set for showdown talks if the England international returns to Manchester United this summer after their fall out last year

Marcus Rashford and Ruben Amorim will be set for showdown talks(Image: Getty Images)

Marcus Rashford will hold showdown talks with Ruben Amorim if he returns to Manchester United this summer.

And the meeting will aim to clear the air between the two ahead of United's pre-season tour of the United States.

Rashford is on-loan with Aston Villa, following a bust up with Amorim which saw him axed from the United squad. The loan deal runs until the end of June, which is just a few weeks before United head to America to step up their preparations for the new season.

Villa have the option to buy Rashford in a £40m deal but it remains to be seen if Villa want to make the deal permanent. If Villa reject the chance to keep Rashford, the England forward will head back to United with his future still in limbo.United are willing to sell Rashford, but if no-one comes in for him before the end of July, he will be expected to be part of the summer tour.

Amorim has refused to discuss Rashford when asked about him in recent weeks, insisting he is only focused on the players he has in his squad.

The Portuguese previously suggested Rashford could be a top player if his mentality changes, he said: "I know Rashford really well, and everybody knows the talent that he has."He's a top player, if he wants to be. So I’m not surprised. It's a good thing we see our players doing well on loan in a different context."

Bay F.C. player, Asisat Oshoala is set to take the world of online content creation by storm with her latest move, Soccernet.ng reports.

The football star, who was recently seen at the Golden State Warriors game, is preparing to play alongside her new team in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Meanwhile, in a move that is sure to excite fans and followers alike, Oshoala has launched her very own YouTube channel. The Super Falcons star took to her social media platforms yesterday to make the thrilling announcement.


“I am thrilled to announce the launch of my YouTube channel Asisat Oshoala MON. Catch up with all about me, from lifestyle to training sessions to award nights to travels…” Oshoala said in the introduction video on her channel.

This new platform promises to give viewers a unique insight into the life of a professional female footballer, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses and shared moments from both on and off the pitch.

Oshoala urges fans to join her on a thrilling adventure as they “witness the grit of trainings, the glory of awards, the essence of lifestyle, and the wanderlust of travels”.The launch of the newly debuted YouTube channel is undoubtedly an exciting development for fans who are eager to gain an up-close look into the life of the award-winning athlete.

Newcastle will visit Manchester United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after knocking Treble winners Manchester City out of the tournament.

The Magpies, beaten 2-0 by United in last season’s final, secured their progression after Alexander Isak’s effort at St James’ Park dumped eight-time winners Man City out of the competition.

Liverpool face a long away trip as they come up against Bournemouth in the fourth round after they fought back to beat Leicester 3-1 at Anfield.

Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool in the second half after Kasey McAteer had given Leicester an early lead and further goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Jota sent the nine-time winners through.

Bournemouth beat Stoke 2-0 at home after scoring twice in the space of three second-half minutes through Dominic Solanke and Joe Rothwell’s free-kick.

West Ham edged out League One side Lincoln at Sincil Bank thanks to Tomas Soucek’s solitary second-half effort and will take on Arsenal at home in the fourth round.

Reiss Nelson’s early goal on Wednesday night was enough to earn Arsenal a 1-0 win at Brentford.

Chelsea earned a home draw against Blackburn after Nicolas Jackson’s second-half strike sealed the Blues a 1-0 home win against Brighton.
Blackburn thrashed Cardiff 5-2, with Andrew Moran scoring twice in the second half.

Jake Garrett’s opener for Blackburn was cancelled out by Callum Robinson and, after the home side had regained the lead through Arnor Sigurdsson, Kion Etete levelled it up again for Cardiff before the break.

Moran struck twice in five minutes to put Blackburn in control early in the second period – either side of Sigurdsson’s penalty being saved – and Dilan Markanday added Rovers’ fifth.

Everton will play boss Sean Dyche’s former club Burnley at Goodison Park in the last 16 after winning 2-1 at Aston Villa.

James Garner’s first-half opener and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s second goal in as many matches put Everton 2-0 up early in the second half before Boubacar Kamara reduced the deficit for Villa late on.

Fulham face a tough test at Championship high-flyers Ipswich after they beat Norwich 2-1.

Goals in either half from Brazilian Carlos Vinicius and Alex Iwobi put Fulham in command before Norwich’s Borja Sainz reduced the deficit.

A lower league club is guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals after League Two side Mansfield were drawn to play League One Port Vale at Field Mill.

League One side Exeter will face Middlesbrough at home for a place in the last eight.

The future of Neymar has been one of the talking points of the ongoing summer transfer window.

After six years in Paris Saint-Germain, the forward is expected to leave the French capital this summer. He has had no shortage of suitors either.

But while the player has been batting for a return to Barcelona, it appears Saudi Arabia is about to make a huge breakthrough.

PSG and Al Hilal reach agreement

According to Fabrice Hawkins, Neymar is just one step away from moving to Saudi Arabia this summer. That is because PSG and Al Hilal have agreed a deal worth ‘several million dollars’.

Brazilian news outlet UOL has even come up with a figure, suggesting that Al Hilal’s previous offer to Neymar was around €80 million.

But the Saudi Arabian giants have increased their offer to €100 million, hoping to convince Neymar, who was willing to join Barcelona on a €15 million salary.

Fabrizio Romano suggests Neymar is tempted by Al Hilal’s new offer and is considering the possibility of reaching an agreement with the Saudi giants.

No Barça return for Neymar?

There is no question Neymar’s priority this summer was to return to Barcelona ahead of the new season.

However, the club’s head coach Xavi Hernandez was not too fond of the idea. In any case, the club simply did not have the funds necessary to sanction his move to Camp Nou.

That means Neymar was never a realistic option for Barcelona, who are still without an attacker after sanctioning the sale of Ousmane Dembele to PSG.

The coming few weeks could be crucial for the club, as they not only look to sign a new attacker but also a right-back.

The club have made a recent breakthrough in their bid to sign Joao Cancelo, but the arrival of the Man City right-back may impact the pursuit of Bernardo Silva.

 Arsenal have reportedly entered the race for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio, who is a target for Manchester United, Newcastle and Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his defensive options as he prepares for Champions League football next season.

Now, the manager could look to bring in Inacio, who is considered to be one of the best young defenders in Europe.

This is according to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha (via Sport Witness) who claim that Arsenal are the latest Premier League club to register an interest in the 21-year-old.

Last season, Inacio made 33 league appearances for Sporting. In the process, he helped his team to 13 clean sheets, as well as scoring one goal.

A versatile player, the Portugal international also has the ability to play as a left-back. So, he could be a potential replacement for Kieran Tierney at Arsenal, who looks set to leave. 

Inacio has a €45m (£38.6m) release clause in his contract with Sporting. Therefore, the Gunners would have to match that fee in order to get a deal done.

However, as mentioned, they face stiff competition for his signature.

Indeed, as previously reported by Football365, Man Utd, Newcastle and Liverpool all have Inacio on their radar. Although, Man Utd are the least likely to make a bid of the Premier League quartet.

But, it’s worth noting that Arsenal are currently prioritising a move for another defender.

That is Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber, who, ironically, has also been linked to Man Utd in the past.

Recent reports suggest that the Gunners have agreed terms with the Dutch club and will pay £36.2m for the in-demand defender.

So, barring any late twists, Timber will make the switch to the Emirates this summer. And now, it remains to be seen whether Arteta will look to bring in any other defenders.

Last season, Arsenal’s centre-back pairing of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba was key to their success.

However, when Saliba picked up an injury towards the end of the campaign, his absence played a big role in them missing out on the Premier League title.

 The former United captain made the revelation during a Sky Sports broadcast in 2019 leaving viewers stunned.

He told fellow pundit Jamie Carragher: “We never gave ourselves an opportunity to talk about players being world-class.

“But if I look back now, you’d have to class Giggsy [Ryan Giggs].

“I always class the world class players as lads who were doing it for nine, ten, 11 years – obviously Giggsy’s done it for a lot longer, but to me, that’s the key to being a really good player – you’ve got to be consistent.

“We see players now, they have a good month and [they’re] patting themselves on the back.

“You have to be good for years and years, and Giggsy would have been a prime example.”

Keane’s list of world-class teammates included Paul Scholes, Eric Cantona and Mark Hughes.

He also reserved a special mention for fellow countryman Denis Irwin who spent 12 years at Old Trafford between 1990 and 2002.

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Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has reiterated his intention to buy Arsenal Football Club in 2021.

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Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has reiterated his intention to buy Arsenal Football Club in 2021.

"I'm not buying Arsenal right now, I'm buying Arsenal when I finish all these projects,because I'm trying to take the company to the next level." pic.twitter.com/kFTANQQ8Iv

— SportsObama.com (@SportsObama) January 13, 2020

Billionaire Aliko Dangote says he is 'buying Arsenal' https://t.co/2CWxD1azpC

— Sean H ⚽️ #COYG (@afcsean89) January 13, 2020