Erling Haaland addresses Borussia Dortmund criticism amid Manchester United and Man City interest

Manchester United legend Roy Keane could be set for a return as Sunderland manager after 13 years.The midfield icon has not been in management since leaving Ipswich town in 2011, having since turned his attention to assistant roles and punditry for Sky Sports.Keane endeared himself to Sunderland fans after leading them to a Championship title in 2007 but quit due to differences with former owner Ellis Short.And The Daily Mail report Keane could now return to the north east as the Black Cats begin their search for someone that can help their push for League One promotion.Manager Lee Johnson was sacked on Sunday following a catastrophic 6-0 defeat away at Bolton, leaving them in third place.The Sunderland hierarchy are now interested in speaking with the Irishman in the coming days in the hope he will fill the vacant position, with owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman leading the interview process.Keane has stated several times in recent years he would consider a return to management, though it is uncertain whether he will be enticed by Sunderland’s project.The 50-year-old remains extremely popular on Wearside and those at the club believe he could provide the momentum boost needed to secure promotion.Do you think Roy Keane could clinch promotion with Sunderland? Let us know in the comments section.He took over the club in 2006 when it was in disarray and consolidated their place in the Premier League until his departure in 2018.Keane is expected to face competition from Neil Warnock following his last job in charge of Middlesbrough.Warnock has openly spoken about his regret at turning down Sunderland when he was approached to replace Dennis Smith 30-year-ago.Other frontrunners for the vacant

Manchester United icon Roy Keane could return to management with Sunderland reportedly planning to interview him over their vacant managerial role.

Anton Ferdinand has told Manchester United their decision to block Jesse Lingard’s move to Newcastle could damage morale among the squad.

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes wantaway playmaker Jesse Lingard was "harshly treated" by Manchester United after his January move to Newcastle was blocked.

Manchester United after recommending the club sign Joao Cancelo before his move to Manchester City.The Red Devils legend was in charge at Valencia when Cancelo was still plying his trade for the La Liga side.The Portugal full-back, who is now considered one of the finest in his position in the world, joined City back in 2019 from Juventus.But he could well have ended up at Old Trafford, had United not ignored Neville's recommendation, despite having insider knowledge.According to the Evening Standard, both Neville and his brother Phil, who worked as assistant manager at Valencia for a whole year, recommended Cancelo to former chief executive Ed Woodward.However, United chiefs opted not to make a move for the 27-year-old, instead bringing in Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alex Telles in recent seasons.Neville opened up on his admiration for Cancelo in November, and even hinted that he called United to tell him to sign them."I had him as a very young player at Valencia but you could just see exceptional talent," Neville said to Sky Sports.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Paul Merson has played down a January transfer deadline day move for Jesse Lingard, insisting there is there is only "one chance" to play for Manchester United, amid interest from West Ham and Newcastle United.

Gary Neville believes Dimitar Berbatov's impact at Manchester United fell foul to the quality of Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez during his time at Old Trafford.

Barcelona to find their famous 80,000-capacity stadium in similarly poor nick.The Catalan club aim to have a fully refurbished Nou Camp completed by 2025, courtesy of a massive one billion pound loan from global megabank, Goldman Sachs.About time, too, according to Gibson, a regular pundit and co-commentator for La Liga TV.The ex-Manchester United forward, 59, revealed: “I was there for Barcelona’s game with Grenada – and there were only 20,000 in an empty stadium because of Covid restrictions.“It was awful. Barcelona were rubbish – they got a last minute equaliser for a 1-1 draw – and there’s a thunderstorm and torrential rain."I couldn’t believe how bad the stadium was.

Manchester United's January transfer window looks to be heavily pinned on outgoings more than incomings.

Manchester United great Roy Keane has 'no doubt' that his former club will finish in the top four this season.

How many signings will Newcastle make before the transfer deadline? Let us know in the comments section below! According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle remained in talks with Lyon on Thursday night over a deal for Bruno Guimaraes.The talented midfielder has emerged as a serious target over the last couple of days and Lyon are said have demanded an initial fee of €40 million plus add-ons for the 24-year-old. Newcastle have seemingly met that amount.Lyon are also reportedly putting a plan in place for his replacement, as they've started talks with Brest for Romain Faivre.Guimaraes is a Brazil international and has established himself as one of the best deep-lying midfielders in France since his move to Lyon in 2020.

Bolton Wanderers have had a productive January transfer window so far with five new faces joining the League One club and there could be more arrivals before the deadline arrives.

Crystal Palace could secure a loan move for Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek after the player's father in law, Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp, triggered talks between the two clubs. Palace boss Patrick Vieira is reportedly looking to get a deal over the line after his former Highbury colleague Bergkamp spoke to him about Van de Beek.

Newcastle United target Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly in favour of a move to St. James' Park.Guimaraes' current club Lyon released a statement on Wednesday which appeared to pour cold water on a transfer deal.But the player is now understood to have told his agents to push through a move to the north east.

Gary Neville has admitted he felt sick when he feared he was being replaced by Sir Alex Ferguson just two years into his Manchester United career.

Manchester United famously missed out on signing Newcastle great Alan Shearer in 1996 - and Gary Neville might have had something to do with it.

Manchester United have had three Premier League games picked out for TV coverage in March.

Gary Neville has revealed that whilst on England duty he approached Steven Gerrard about signing for Manchester United, but his proposal was met with a swift rebuttal from the Liverpool legend.

Gary Neville has claimed that Eric Cantona was ‘bigger than football’ and hailed the role he played in Manchester United’s success in the 90s.

Roy Keane feels Manchester United hold a distinct advantage over their top four rivals with their squad, and believes Tottenham aren’t strong enough to overhaul them.

A number of Manchester United supporters believe that West Ham United star Declan Rice has issued a come-and-get-me plea following his honesty about his love for playing at Old Trafford.