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A 2-2 draw at Burnley on Saturday left Tottenham with two wins from their last 14 Premier League matches, and with a tricky run of games on the horizon, a decision needs to be made

The late equaliser was a thing of thunderous beauty - as good a header as the Premier League has seen. Seriously.

Ok, in terms of importance, it barely registers on an all-time list which is probably topped by the second of Steve Bruce’s double against Sheffield Wednesday in April, 1993, putting Manchester United back on track for their first Premier League title. But in terms of technique and power, Cristian Romero’s high-speed leveller at Turf Moor takes some beating.

In October, 2016, Luis Suarez headed a remarkable finish from the edge of the penalty area against West Brom and, at Stoke City in 2010, Javier Hernandez scored a ‘back-header’ for Manchester United that was all about improvisation. And the Romero header that earned Spurs a well-deserved point belongs in that sort of bracket.

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The Wilson Odobert cross was slightly behind Romero. It arrived at shoulder height. But somehow, Romero fashioned himself into a position to power his header past Martin Dubravka.

For a moment, the entire congregation was stunned. But as quickly as Spurs fans realised it was time to celebrate, they then realised this was still a result that gave weight to their contention that Thomas Frank should be dismissed.

They had serenaded him early in the game with a rendition of ‘Sideways and Backwards Everywhere We Go’ and sent him home with a throaty ‘Sacked In The Morning’. Which, on the stand-alone evidence of this football match, was a bit harsh.

For starters, Burnley are not as bad as their 15 points from 23 matches would suggest. Recently, they have merited the points they earned against Manchester United and against Liverpool at Anfield.

And secondly, Spurs came up against an inspired goalkeeper in Dubravka and were a touch profligate with their finishing, Dominic Solanke missing a sitter and Xavi Simons smashing one against the bar. It was a game they almost lost because of negligence in defence, Simons admitting: “We wanted to win and the two goals we conceded are not acceptable. It's a shame but we have to go on.

“We cannot concede this goal one minute before half-time and the second goal as well, I think we can avoid this. You have to win here - even if the keeper has a great match. We have to score those goals and we have to win. The only solution is to keep working. That's how we do it."

And there was no indication that Simons and every one of his team-mates was not prepared to put in the work for Frank. After Axel Tuanzebe had cancelled out Micky van de Ven’s opener and Lyle Foster had put Burnley ahead, Spurs rallied and could well have gone on to win after Romero’s header.

But results show Tottenham have won only two of their past 14 Premier League matches and the fixture list shows they have Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Arsenal coming up. And more significantly, the reaction of the travelling fans after Romero’s violently beautiful intervention shows a basic truth.

A significant section of the Spurs support is not having Frank. Simple as that. They have made up their minds. So, now, it is over to the decision-makers. It was hard not to have a twinge of sympathy for Frank as he felt compelled to applaud those who wanted him sacked.

And as old school as it would be - archaic, in fact - perhaps it is time for the Spurs board to go public. The good old vote of confidence, or not. Perhaps it is time for Tottenham to back him or sack him.

Andy Robertson had been in contract negotiations with Liverpool before Tottenham's interest with the Scotland captain seeking regular football ahead of the World Cup

Virgil van Dijk has made it clear he wants Andy Robertson to remain at Liverpool as negotiations continue with Tottenham Hotspur over a possible transfer before the January window slams shut. Robertson had been in talks with Liverpool over fresh terms before Spurs' unexpected approach earlier this week.

The two clubs are now deep in discussions with no verdict reached as yet. The Reds acknowledge and value the distinguished service their vice-captain has provided over the past eight-and-a-half years, and it's thought that the Scotland skipper is eager for consistent first-team action ahead of his nation's first World Cup appearance since 1998 later this year.

Van Dijk revealed he's had conversations with his vice-captain about the speculation and is hopeful the experienced left-back will stay at Anfield for the rest of the season at least, with his contract set to expire in the summer, reports the Liverpool Echo.

"Of course I speak to him," Van Dijk said. "I speak to him every day, he’s my vice-captain. Robbo is a very important member of our team and I want him to stay but whatever happens, let’s see.

"Do I expect him to be here on Wednesday [for the Qarabag game]? That’s not on me, is it? Let’s speak about [my best memories of him] when [a move] happens."

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Van Dijk was addressing the media following Liverpool's first defeat in 13 matches - a 3-2 loss at Bournemouth. Amine Adli netted the final goal of the match, following Liverpool's comeback from goals by Evanilson and Alex Jimenez, thanks to a header from the captain and a free-kick by Dominik Szoboszlai.

This defeat could be a significant blow to their hopes of securing a spot in next season's Champions League, and Van Dijk concedes that fatigue was a factor, especially after a 3-0 Champions League victory at Marseille earlier in the week.

Van Dijk said: "What can explain tiredness? What do you think? Last season we did not have many injuries. Look at the last line in the last minutes of the game, that says quite a lot.

"Tiredness, yeah. Listen, they created chances because we were very open at times. If you then don’t make the right decision in possession, you can get counter-attacked.

"I don’t start to worry personally [about the top-four race] But the matter of fact is about what we do in the week. We are trying to find consistency and we still don’t have it, that is something we need to focus on.

"We played Bournemouth who are very intense. When we only have myself and Wata (Wataru Endo) as the last two, if we lose the ball then there is a lot of space. We are having a difficult season in terms of ups and downs but now we have an opportunity on Wednesday to qualify for the top eight of the Champions League. That is our target but today is tough to take.

"It was tough. I'm disappointed. The first goal, I take full responsibility for that even though it was a very difficult ball to judge. In the second half, we tried to do that.

"The second goal, we can all speak and say we should have kicked the ball out, we should have done this. But to concede like that puts ourselves in a position where we have to work even harder than ever.

"It was good that we scored before half-time but we fought so hard in the second half but did not create very big chances. We came in promising positions and eventually scored an equaliser but the throw-in in the end, it is difficult to take.

"First half, up until the first goal, I don’t think there was anything wrong in my feeling. The 1-0 and 2-0 in a very short space of time was a big blow, you have to fight back and be very strong mentally.

"The goal before half time helped, it gave us a big push. Second half we were obviously pushing a lot. We could not create open, big clear-cut chances, they created bigger chances because we were wide open at times trying to score our goal, that is the situation.

"The thing is, that is part and parcel. In the good times, these things happen as well, the other side of it. I am just as involved as everyone else. Today as well, unfortunately.

"I will always take that responsibility. Today is difficult because you lose, in a difficult season already. We have to turn that feeling around as quickly as possible to get the job done on Wednesday. That is the life.

"Last Wednesday we had a lot of praise, team and personal, and everything was all good. Today, the flip side, all the other things will be mentioned because it’s the life we live. We have to take responsibility and I will definitely take responsibility."

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was asked about the club's transfer talks for Liverpool star Andy Robertson as the January window reaches an interesting climax

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank would not be drawn into a discussion over the club's transfer talks for veteran Liverpool defender Andy Robertson. The Mirror reported on Friday that Spurs made contact with their Premier League rivals over the possibility of signing Robertson this month.

They had planned to sign the left-back in the summer, when the Scotland international's contract is due to expire at Anfield, though have been encouraged to bring forward said plans. Frank was questioned on the subject for the first time following his side's 2-2 draw away to Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

The Dane was asked specifically if the two-time Premier League winner would have helped Spurs defensively in a match they were minutes away from losing to the top-flight's 19th-placed side at Turf Moor.

"Just on that one, in general you don’t know me that well, I don’t speak about players that are not in the club, except Ronaldo and Messi," Frank replied, adding: "So, that’s no comment."

The club's interest in the Liverpool left-back comes just days after Spurs announced the £13m signing of Souza from Santos on Thursday night.

The 19-year-old plays in the same position and Frank described him as "one of the brightest left-back talents in the world" in Spurs' announcement.

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The north London side already have Destiny Udogie, Djed Spence and Ben Davies on the books as options for the position.

Robertson himself is yet to come to a final decision over his future as he recently revealed contract renewal talks had started with the reigning champions.

He said: "We’ll see what happens. We’ve had chats now which will remain private. I've spoken to them and we’ll see what happens.

"Would I like to stay? Yes, but it’s a difficult question to ask. I’ve got five months left and we need to see the option to stay or if there’s options to go and things like that.

"I’ll sit down with my family and decide. After a stressful summer, I’m just trying to enjoy being a part of it, and being a Liverpool player.

"I wanted to qualify for the World Cup and thankfully we’ve managed to do that. I need to see what myself and my family wants moving forward."

The 31-year-old has regularly started on the bench this season for Liverpool as head coach Arne Slot has given preference to Milos Kerkez, who was signed last summer from Bournemouth for £40m.

This was the case yet agon on Saturday night following Spurs' draw at Turf Moor, as Kerkez was given the nod against his former club.

However, Robertson was introduced as a surprise half-time substitution in place of the Hungarian with the Reds trailing 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.

BURNLEY 2-2 TOTTENHAM: Thomas Frank watched his Spurs side grab a dramatic late equaliser at Turf Moor, but that wasn't enough to satisfy the vocal away support

When Cristian Romero’s sensational header ripped past Martin Dubravka, Thomas Frank’s face barely flickered. He knows a late, late equaliser at Turf Moor is not the sort of moment a Spurs manager should be celebrating.

But, hopefully, he later showed Romero his gratitude for making the inquiry into this result slightly less painful than it could have been. Even so, Frank left the field to the sound of his own fans telling him he faces the prospect of being sacked very, very soon.

In fact, the anti-Frank sentiment from Spurs supporters had been audible from the first whistle as they frequently serenaded him with a ditty that begins...‘sideways and backwards, everywhere we go.’

And to be fair to the complainants, they seemed to have a very valid point as their side spent half an hour or so playing a version of rondo that seemed to have little attacking purpose.

But to be fair, they did step up their intent and Dubravka, the excitable Burnley keeper, was still celebrating two decent saves when a botched clearance teed up a nice finish from Micky van de Ven.

Considering Burnley had, by that point, not got within shouting distance of Vicario, the breakthrough should have been decisive but this is not a decisive Tottenham team.

And while Kyle Walker’s assist was struck with uncharacteristic finesse, there was little defensive excuse for Axel Tuanzebe to be left unchallenged for an equalising volley.

Spurs had switched off following their deserved opener, to such an extent that even a side as limited as Scott Parker’s were able to take advantage.

And Spurs’ reaction was not exactly impressive. As honest as they are, this really is a limited Burnley outfit but they sensed a laziness about the visitors’ approach.

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It is either laziness or perhaps a touch of nervousness that makes individuals reluctant to take risks, to attempt the killer pass, to take on an opponent.

Burnley were no better but it was largely unimaginative and unadventurous stuff from Spurs. And if a team is unimaginative and unadventurous, the manager simply must take the bulk of the responsibility.

The bottom line is that this is a Spurs team that is not particularly attractive to watch and has large spells of possession without ever threatening to do something creative with it.

That gives every opponent huge encouragement and it really was no surprise when Lyle Foster put the home side ahead after Vicario had only kicked the Burnley substitute’s first effort straight back to him.

There were exceptions, Djed Spence being one. And he presented Mathys Tel with a decent chance but Dubravka pulled off another good stop.

And the other shining exception was Romero. Say what you like about indiscipline but he is a captain who is committed to the cause and his leveller - from a Wilson Odobert cross - was as good a header as you will see.

It still didn’t stop the Spurs fans telling Frank that his football “is s***” and it might not keep him in a job. But Frank still owed his skipper a lot of gratitude. A defeat here really would have been embarrassing.

But judging by the reaction of the travelling supporters, it is going to take a lot more than a captain’s intervention to keep Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.

TOTTENHAM 2-0 BORUSSIA DORTMUND: On a night when Spurs boss Thomas Frank desperately needed a positive result, his side delivered one of their best of the season

Finally Thomas Frank got some much needed and deserved luck. This felt like it was going to be Frank’s last stand and yet somehow Tottenham produced one of their best results of the season to give their manager a stay of execution.

Whether it is enough to save him for any length of time remains to be seen because it feels like the die has been cast and even this result may just be delaying the inevitable.

But for what felt like one of very few occasions this season, the fans really got behind the team and the stadium was energised again.

The luck came in the shape of Borussia Dortmund going down to ten men after just 26 minutes when Daniel Svensson was sent off for an X-rated challenge after a VAR check.

Dortmund, sitting second in the Bundesliga, were by far and away the best team Spurs have faced at home in the Champions League this season and yet the German giants were at a huge disadvantage for more than an hour.

Then even when Dominic Solanke did his very best to miss a gilt-edged chance, the ball still trickled in off his foot from point blank range.

It was Solanke’s first start of the season, his first start under Frank and his performance highlighted just how much they have missed him because he was a strong focal point in attack.

Tottenham were defiant, determined and delivered a strong performance for their manager despite a crippling injury and absentee list which extended to 13 players.

Somehow Tottenham got themselves over the line and showed that unity can be a powerful force as the supporters quickly turned some pre-match jeers into cheers during the game. Frank got an absolute soaking on the touchline as the rain came down in North London but he will surely not care one bit.

This is the manager who has insisted that the board is still backing him and therefore he will believe that this result might represent the turning of a corner for his team.

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The Tottenham hierarchy were out in force in their magnificent stadium - and even the crowd was a respectable 52,713 - and this may at least give them something to think about.

Defeat would have surely spelt the end but maybe a win gives Frank until Saturday’s trip to Burnley and it extended their remarkable unbeaten home record in Europe to 24 games, a run which stretches back to February 2020.

It should also be enough to get them into the knock-out stages of the Champions League which is no mean feat in itself and will certainly help the bank balance.

Tottenham were ahead after 14 minutes. Pedro Porro’s corner was not cleared, Wilson Odobert slashed at a shot but then put over a low cross and there was Cristian Romero to turn home from close range.

Spurs skipper Romero threw his arms up in the air to whip up the crowd and suddenly all the negativity and doom felt as if it had been washed away.

Dortmund were reduced to ten men after Svensson made a reckless challenge on Odobert, Swedish referee Glenn Hyberg was sent to the VAR screen and duly sent off the Dortmund midfielder.

And you really knew it was going Tottenham’s way after 37 minutes. Odobert’s low cross put the ball on a plate for Solanke who did his very best to mess it up, missed his kick and then it almost deflected in off his foot and crept over the line.

Lucas Bergvall went off injured but there was a lovely moment for 17-year-old Jun'ai Byfield who came on for his first team debut after a month after signing his first professional contract which perhaps also highlighted the lack of resources.

Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani actually had chances to make it more comfortable and Dortmund, despite pressure and possession, rarely looked like scoring until Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario tipped over Nico Schlotterbeck’s late header.

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Manchester United are being linked with midfield reinforcements but face competition for Barcelona youngster Marc Casado

Atletico Madrid are reportedly threatening to rival Manchester United's attempts to sign Barcelona starlet Marc Casado. Diego Simeone's side are said to be in the market for midfield reinforcements following the sale of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham Hotspur.

The North London club swooped in to sign the England and former Chelsea star for £35million this month. However, according to reports in Spain, Atletico's fresh injection of funds could see them divert their attention to within La Liga and rival United.

Reports in Spain have claimed that Atletico are looking to reignite their interest in the 22-year-old after monitoring the Spainish midfielder last summer. Cascado's future at the Camp Nou is under scrutiny after finding his minutes limited under Hansi Flick, managing a series of cameo appearances in his 19 outings so far.

But he has been left frustrated with his last league outing coming in the final 11 minutes during the 2-0 win over Villarreal. The Spanish outlet has claimed that while Casado's preference, if he was to leave, would be to try his hand at football overseas, he would not snub a move to join Simeone's side.

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Therefore, United are being urged to act quickly if they're not to miss out on his services this month with the window slamming shut on February 2. The engine room could be the next position that requires an injection at Old Trafford with Manuel Ugarte's future uncertain, while Casemiro looks set to leave the club at the end of his contract in the summer.

Kobbie Mainoo has faced speculation over his future after being limited under former head coach Ruben Amorim. However, the England international was afforded his first league start of the season during Saturday's 2-0 win over Manchester City to get Michael Carrick's interim tenure off to a winning start.

Meanwhile, Flick has issued a stark warning to his players and those coming through the famous La Masia academy. The German's comments come in the wake of Dro Fernandez's looming controversial exit with the reigning France champions and Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain leading the charge to sign the 18-year-old.

He said: "If you want to play for Barca, you have to give everything...100 per cent. That’s what I want to say to everyone who is with us now or could be with us in the future. Same applies for La Masia youngsters training with the first team.

"They have to be here 100 per cent. These colours must be defended, that's what I want to see. As for the rest, I don't want them."

Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie has taken to social media to show the aftermath of an attack that left the back window of his car completely ruined just months after another shocking incident

Tottenham star Destiny Udogie has seen his £150,000 Range Rover attacked just months after being threatened with a gun. The 23-year-old took to Snapchat on Monday to show the aftermath of the attack.

He shared a video of the back window of his car, which had been smashed to pieces. Glass was shown to be strewn throughout his boot, while the Italian added the caption: “Yeah goodnight”.

Reports have suggested that Udogie returned to his car shortly after Tottenham’s defeat to London rivals West Ham United to find his car had been broken into. He was an unused substitute for the game.

It is the second time that Udogie has been at the heart of a shocking incident this season, having allegedly been threatened with a gun back in September as he walked down a street in Barnet.

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Asked by The Athletic whether he had been left shaken by the incident, he said: “Yeah, of course. It was not something I’d wish on anyone. It was a shock. But it’s OK, now we look forward.”

Udogie however praised the club for their help. He added: “The club showed me good support and was next to me every day. I’m really grateful to them for what they have done and for keeping me and my family safe. It’s really good for me.

“Obviously, it was important (to feel that support). Because it’s a new city for me. It’s my third year (at Spurs) but obviously London is a big city. So to be here with my family and my daughter, it’s good to have the club around me.”

On the incident, Spurs boss Thomas Frank added: “It is a terrible situation to have been in. I can’t speak too much about it as it’s a legal case, as we know, but the club and we have done everything we can to support him. He’s clearly doing well on the pitch, which is good and we’ll keep supporting him.”

Udogie signed for Spurs back in August 2022 in an initial £15m move from Italian side Udinese. He has since gone on to make 81 appearances for the North London side, having helped them to the Europa League title last season.

Udogie signed a new deal with Spurs in December 2023, a contract that is set to run until the summer of 2030.

Regardless of whether Thomas Frank remains in charge, Tottenham Hotspur host Borussia Dortmund at North London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a compelling Champions League group stage clash on Tuesday. This matchday seven encounter sees 10th-placed Dortmund travel to face 11th-placed Spurs, who trail the German side only on goals scored, but both teams are struggling for form.

Tottenham currently sit higher in the 36-team Champions League league-phase standings than in the 20-team Premier League, with Europe’s top competition offering a welcome distraction from their domestic woes in the 2025-26 campaign. The reigning Europa League champions secured their third league-phase win on matchday six, comfortably dispatching Slavia Prague 3-0 to stay within a point of the coveted top eight, which guarantees direct passage to the last 16.

That emphatic victory over the Czech side marked Tottenham’s third consecutive home win and clean sheet in this season’s Champions League, but Frank’s men have failed to win at home since then. Saturday’s result was perhaps the most damaging yet, as West Ham United stunned the Lilywhites with a 2-1 London derby victory, handing Tottenham their third straight defeat in all competitions and casting further doubt over Frank’s future.

Reports suggest internal discussions have taken place regarding the Dane’s position, but for now, he remains at the helm. Whether that will still be the case if Spurs falter in midweek remains to be seen.

On the opposite bench, Niko Kovac faces no such uncertainty at Borussia Dortmund, even though last season’s Champions League runners-up are also fighting to avoid the perilous playoff round. Dortmund’s last European outing ended in frustration, as they twice let a lead slip in a 2-2 home draw with Bodo/Glimt. Kovac’s side have conceded 10 goals on the road in this season’s competition—four each to Manchester City and Juventus, and two to Copenhagen.

Despite these struggles, Dortmund closed out 2025 and began 2026 on a positive note, edging St Pauli 3-2 in the Bundesliga on Saturday thanks to a last-gasp Emre Can penalty, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions. However, BVB remain a distant second to Bayern Munich in the league and were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal by Bayer Leverkusen last month, making the Champions League their best hope for silverware this season.

Dortmund’s recent record in England offers little encouragement, with seven defeats in their last eight away games against English opposition in Europe. They have also lost their last four meetings with Tottenham, who memorably beat BVB 4-0 on aggregate in the 2018-19 last 16.

Tottenham vs Dortmund Team News

At a time when Frank needs every available player at his disposal, a double blow to his defense is the last thing the Dane would have wanted. First, Micky van de Ven is ruled out due to a suspension for accumulating yellow cards. To make matters worse, veteran defender Ben Davies was stretchered off with a concerning leg injury during the West Ham match, and there is still no definitive update on the Welshman's condition.

Nevertheless, he is expected to join Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (knee), Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Mohammed Kudus (thigh), Richarlison (thigh), Dominic Solanke (ineligible), and Radu Dragusin (ineligible) on the sidelines, while Joao Palhinha is also likely to miss out with a knock.

New signing Conor Gallagher is not registered for the competition, nor is the returning Yves Bissouma, and the match will almost certainly come too soon for Pape Sarr, who only wrapped up his Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Sunday.

Dortmund, meanwhile, have fewer injury concerns. Chelsea loanee Aaron Anselmino (hamstring) remains unavailable, while Marcel Sabitzer (calf) and Ramy Bensebaini (illness) both missed the five-goal thriller against St Pauli. Up front, Kovac faces an interesting selection decision, as Fabio Silva has recently displaced Serhou Guirassy in the starting lineup, and the former Wolves striker appears likely to retain his place for Tuesday’s encounter.

Tottenham vs Dortmund Prediction

Dortmund to win to nil - 9/2 (Betfred)

Over 2.5 goals - 4/5 (Betfred)

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There is less than two weeks to go until the January transfer window slams shut, with Manchester United still yet to make one signing so far this month

Manchester United are yet to make a single first-team signing in the January transfer window so far. After spending more than £200million in the summer, there was talk that United were going into dip into the winter market to further strengthen their squad.

However, United haven't opted to add just yet, though there is still more than 10 days for the Reds to change that. Despite their inactivity in the transfer window, Michael Carrick's side continue to be linked with signing several players, with a central midfielder thought to be at the top of their shortlist.

Elsewhere, United could be active on the outgoing front too, with Joshua Zirkzee linked with a move away from Old Trafford after failing to make the matchday squad against Manchester City on Saturday. Marcus Rashford's long-term future continues to be the centre of some speculation, as does Jadon Sancho's.

With that in mind, below is the latest Man Utd transfer news...

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United interested in Casado

Manchester United are interested in signing Marc Casado and have made an enquiry to see if the Barcelona midfielder is available, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.

Casado, 22, emerged from Barca's infamous La Masia academy to make his senior breakthrough in 2022 and has since gone on to make 60 appearances in all competitions for the Catalan side.

However, Casado has struggled for regular game time at Barca, starting just 10 La Liga matches this season. There is mounting speculation that he could therefore leave in pursuit of more minutes.

It's claimed that Casado had been reluctant to even consider offers to move from Barca, due to the fact his lifelong dream' is to be a first-team star at Camp Nou. But Atletico Madrid have identified Casado as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher, who moved to Tottenham for £34million last week, while United are keen on a move. The 22-year-old is thought to be contemplating his future at Barca and might be open to an exit.

United are said to have made an initial approach for Casado having 'closely monitored' him for some time.

No way back for Rashford

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Marcus Rashford has no chance of making it back into the Manchester United squad, regardless of who takes charge from interim manager Michael Carrick in the summer.

Rashford, 28, has spent the campaign on loan at Barcelona and has impressed, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists in 29 appearances. There is some United fans that would like to see Rashford return following his spell in Spain - but Murphy doesn't think that proposition is possible.

When quizzed on the current state of proceedings at United, Murphy told BOYLE Sports that Rashford should focus his attention on a new challenge away from United. He said: "I don't think Michael Carrick, or whoever gets the job, will be able to influence the club to change their approach on Marcus Rashford.

"I think he's had his chances and opportunities. Also, the fanbase has generally turned on him a little bit. I think he's too far gone. Even if he doesn't get the Barcelona move, a move somewhere else will benefit him.

"He looks like he's playing with freedom. I even saw him come off the bench against Real Madrid, and he looked so sharp, expressing himself and appearing like a different player.

"I think his days at United are over, regardless of who is in charge."