Ten Hag aware of Tuchel talks: 'Man Utd decided they had the best trainer'
Erik ten Hag has publicly admitted that he is aware talks took place between Manchester United and other managers, including Thomas Tuchel.
Ten Hag, who found out this week he would remain United boss for the 2024/25 season and is now set to sign a new contract, appeared on Dutch television as a pundit ahead of England's Euro 2024 opener with Serbia.
Speaking to broadcaster NPO, the 54-year-old said: "Everyone has heard that they have spoken to several candidates. That's no secret.
"In the Netherlands that is not done. You are not even allowed to talk to another club if there is a current trainer there. But in England the rules and laws are different.
"In the end, they came to the conclusion that they have the best trainer."
Ten Hag had been on holiday in Ibiza when his future was settled, with INEOS deciding the Dutchman was the right man to lead the club forward following a post-season review.
"As in any organisation, there is an evaluation and that seems very sensible to me," Ten Hag said.
"We had a good discussion and various topics were discussed. One of the conclusions is that we will extend the contract, but we still have to reach an agreement."
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Man City and Man Utd contact PSG over Simons
Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs to have contacted Paris Saint-Germain over the signing of Xavi Simons, according to L'Equipe.
Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in the 21-year-old, but PSG are not planning on selling the forward this summer and intend to loan him out again.
Simons spent last term on loan at RB Leipzig, scoring 10 goals and registering 15 assists.
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Transfer Talk Podcast: Ones to watch at Euro 2024 - Neves, Sesko, Wirtz and more!
In the latest episode of Transfer Talk, Pete Graves is joined by Sam Tighe and Sky Sports journalist Ron Walker to run the rule over the most exciting prospects at the European Championships in Germany, including many players linked with potential moves to the Premier League!
Plus, with the news that Erik ten Hag is set to stay as Manchester United manager, does that spell the end of Jadon Sancho's time at the club?
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Arsenal and Chelsea in battle for Guirassy
Arsenal and Chelsea are in a four-club race with AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, according to BILD.
The report suggests Guirassy could be available for just £15m this summer despite scoring 28 goals in 28 Bundesliga games this season.
Ten Hag aware of Tuchel talks: 'Man Utd decided they had the best trainer'
Erik ten Hag has publicly admitted that he is aware talks took place between Manchester United and other managers, including Thomas Tuchel.
Ten Hag, who found out this week he would remain United boss for the 2024/25 season and is now set to sign a new contract, appeared on Dutch television as a pundit ahead of England's Euro 2024 opener with Serbia.
Speaking to broadcaster NPO, the 54-year-old said: "Everyone has heard that they have spoken to several candidates. That's no secret.
"In the Netherlands that is not done. You are not even allowed to talk to another club if there is a current trainer there. But in England the rules and laws are different.
"In the end, they came to the conclusion that they have the best trainer."
Ten Hag had been on holiday in Ibiza when his future was settled, with INEOS deciding the Dutchman was the right man to lead the club forward following a post-season review.
"As in any organisation, there is an evaluation and that seems very sensible to me," Ten Hag said.
"We had a good discussion and various topics were discussed. One of the conclusions is that we will extend the contract, but we still have to reach an agreement."
Mbappe not expecting to play for France at the Olympics after Real move
Kylian Mbappe does not expect to play for France at the Olympics following his transfer to Real Madrid.
Mbappe is captaining France at the European Championship, and playing the Olympics too could take up almost all of his off-season before an eagerly expected debut at Madrid.
France's opening game against the United States at the Olympic men's tournament is on July 24, just 10 days after the European Championship final. The Olympic gold-medal game is on August 9.
"For the Olympics, my club has a position that is very clear," Mbappe said on Sunday ahead of France's opening game against Austria on Monday.
"I think that I will not take part in the Games."
Unlike most international tournaments like the World Cup, European Championship and Copa America, clubs are not required to let their players compete at men's Olympic tournaments.
French Olympic team coach Thierry Henry left Mbappe out of his provisional squad early June but indicated he hoped that situation could change before the deadline to name his final squad.
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'Man Utd make contact with PSG over Simons'
Man Utd have reignited their interest in Paris Saint-Germain's Xavi Simons, report L'Equipe.
The Dutchman - who spent last term on loan at RB Leipzig - played for the Netherlands earlier today in their Euro 2024 opener against Poland.
The French outlet say United have contacted the club over a potential deal, though Arsenal, Man City and Bayern Munich are also said to be interested.
Celtic want £33m for O'Riley amid Atletico interest
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O'Riley has been one of the top players in Scotland under Brendan Rodgers and Celtic face a battle to keep him this summer.
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'Bayern make contact with Chelsea over Colwill'
Bayern Munich have made contact with Chelsea over the signing of Levi Colwill, according to Sky Germany.
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