Tag: speculation

Manchester United: Antonio Conte dismisses ‘unfounded’ speculation
23 October 2026 Off

Manchester United: Antonio Conte dismisses ‘unfounded’ speculation

By Total Football News

Antonio Conte has said he is not in “advanced negotiations” with any club in response to reports he has held talks with Manchester United.

Italian newspaper La Repubblica claimed on Thursday that Conte had held talks with United’s board about replacing Michael Carrick following the 4-1 defeat against Como on Wednesday.

The report said the former Chelsea manager had demanded full control of United’s transfer policy and stated

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Federico Chiesa: Italian forward ‘happy’ at Liverpool amid speculation over future
26 July 2026 Off

Federico Chiesa: Italian forward ‘happy’ at Liverpool amid speculation over future

By Total Football News

Federico Chiesa insists he is only “thinking about Liverpool” amid continued speculation over his future.

Across two seasons at Anfield under Arne Slot, the Italian forward has started one Premier League game and scored just five times in 50 appearances across all competitions.

The 28-year-old, who joined from Juventus in a deal worth £12.5m in 2024 and is contracted until 2028, told La Gazzetta dello Sport in

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Rodri injury: Man City and Spain star to have back surgery as Enzo Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
24 July 2026 Off

Rodri injury: Man City and Spain star to have back surgery as Enzo Maresca brushes off transfer speculation

By Total Football News

World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed.

The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named the Golden Ball winner as player of the tournament.

But the midfielder’s last two seasons at club level were heavily disrupted – an anterior cruciate ligament injury leaving him sidelined for the majority

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Tonda Eckert: Southampton boss on Adam Armstrong transfer speculation
29 January 2026 Off

Tonda Eckert: Southampton boss on Adam Armstrong transfer speculation

By Total Football News

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has said he intends to keep defender James Bree at the club while hoping they can also hold on to top-scorer Adam Armstrong.

Armstrong has been linked with a move away this window, while Bree’s Southampton future has been uncertain after returning from a loan spell at Charlton that was only scheduled through to January

Armstrong is the joint second-highest goalscorer in the Championship with 11

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Leeds United: Daniel Farke on job speculation and “class” Chris Wilder
25 April 2025 Off

Leeds United: Daniel Farke on job speculation and “class” Chris Wilder

By Total Football News

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media ahead of their game against play-off chasing Bristol City on Monday (20:00 BST).

Here are some of the key lines:

  • On earning promotion on Monday: “It’s important when you achieve something very special with the club…you have to celebrate it. Cherish it and value the moment.” Sounds like the “fire beast” diluted the celebratory flames with a few bottles

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Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has speculation ‘affected’ Liverpool star?
5 January 2025 Off

Trent Alexander-Arnold: ‘Real Madrid? More like Tranmere’ – has speculation ‘affected’ Liverpool star?

By Total Football News

Given both United goals and the majority of the visitors’ threat came down his side, it was not difficult to understand why Alexander-Arnold’s performance was questioned.

With Bruno Fernandes drifting left and the pace of Dalot on that side too, it was a clear plan to try to hurt Liverpool down their right.

More than half of United’s attacks – 54% to be precise – went on that side so

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Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss ‘doesn’t care’ about job speculation
29 March 2024 0

Erik ten Hag: Manchester United boss ‘doesn’t care’ about job speculation

By Total Football News
Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag is in his second season as Manchester United manager

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he does not care about speculation surrounding his job.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group is reportedly considering a coaching overhaul this summer.

England boss Gareth Southgate has been linked but said that was “completely disrespectful” as it is Ten Hag’s job.

“You know at Man United there will always be noise,

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