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EPL: I need to leave – Rio Ferdinand names Man United star in search of new club

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Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has said that he would be ‘gob smacked’ if Manchester United captain Harry Maguire wasn’t looking for a new club.

He said this after the England international responded to his earlier advice to leave Old Trafford, vowing to keep fighting for his place at Manchester United instead seeking a better playing time elsewhere.

Maguire has fallen down the pecking order in Manchester United’s central defence line, with Erik ten Hag seeing Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane as better options.

Although the England World Cup star returned to the lineup and captained United in the recent 3-0 wins over Bournemouth and Charlton, he still remains down the pecking order with the manager even opting to use left-back Luke Shaw in central defence.

Martinez and Varane are fit and will resume their partnership in the derby against Manchester City on Saturday.

With this, Ferdinand is certain the former Leicester City star will be quietly looking to find a new club immediately.

He told iNews: “If I [were Maguire]… and I’m sitting here fit, I’d have to be asking questions and saying ‘this ain’t happening, you obviously don’t fancy me, I need to look for a new club, thank you.’

“If Harry Maguire and his agent aren’t looking for a new club I’d be absolutely gob smacked. I don’t see Harry Maguire at this stage of his career saying ‘I’m happy to be a squad player.’

“I can’t see Maguire…saying he’s happy to be sitting on the bench. I wouldn’t be able to understand that.”

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Transfer: Akpom tipped to leave Ajax this summer

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Chuba Akpom is expected to leave Eredivisie giants Ajax Amsterdam at the end of the season.

Akpom joined the former European champions from Sky Bet Championship club, Middlesbrough last summer.

The 28-year-old has, however, struggled for regular time at the club and has been linked with a return to England.

According to Ajax insider, Lentin Goodijk, the Nigerian-born striker could leave the club before the start of next season.

“I don’t think he will accept sitting on the bench. Certainly not if serious clubs come for him, which I expect,” Goodijk was quoted as saying by Soccernews.

“It could easily take until August when the Premier League clubs start to panic a bit. Then they all have it on the list. If he can be picked up for €15m.

“That is absolutely nothing for Premier League clubs.”

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Juventus sack Allegri after Italian Cup triumph

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Massimiliano Allegri has been dismissed by Juventus just two days after steering the team to victory in the Italian Cup.

Recall that the Turin club triumphed over Atalanta 1-0 in Rome, with Dusan Vlahovic securing an early goal.

However, Allegri’s behaviour marred the celebrations as he was ejected for ranting at match officials and dismissing the sporting director.

The Italian Football Federation’s disciplinary tribunal has since opened an investigation into Allegri’s conduct.

On Friday, Juventus officially announced Allegri’s departure in a statement via their website.

“Juventus announces that it has relieved Massimiliano Allegri of his position as head coach of the men’s first team,” Juventus’ statement partly read.

“The club wishes Massimiliano Allegri good luck in his future endeavours.”

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LaLiga Awards: Full list of nominees out as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Girona dominate

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LaLiga has revealed the shortlist for their upcoming end-of-season awards ceremony, which includes four categories and the team of the season.

The winners will be announced on May 28 at the KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards in Sardinia.

Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are among the favourites for the Player of the Year award, but Girona also has two nominees, with Artem Dovbyk and Aleix Garcia in the running.

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski and Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid are also shortlisted for the prestigious award, with Takefusa Kubo, Kirian Rodriguez, Isco, and Alexander Sorloth in the mix.

The Young Player of the Year award has nominees under the age of 23 and is dominated by Girona and Barcelona. Among the candidates are newcomers Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal, along with Miguel Gutierrez, Savio, and Yan Couto from Barcelona. Kubo and Rodrygo from Real Madrid, Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis, Javi Guerra from Valencia, and Nico Williams from Athletic Club are also named.

For Goal of the Season, there are eight nominees, including Vinicius, Joao Cancelo, Saul Coco, Aitor Ruibal, Jesus Areso, Lamine Yamal, Joao Felix, and Memphis Depay.

The Coach of the Year award is the final category, with Carlo Ancelotti, Michel Sanchez, Diego Simeone, Ernesto Valverde, and Marcelino Garcia Toral all nominated.

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