Manchester United enter race for Liverpool target and more transfer rumours

It’s not every day that somebody tells you to be selfish, but this is exactly what Michelle Elman proclaims loudly each morning. She explains that the definition of selfish is, “Seeking or concentrating on one’s own advantage, pleasure or wellbeing, without regard for others.” And she adds that although “initially it may sound negative, it’s actually essential”. Michelle, who has 200,000 followers on Instagram, even brought out a book called The Joy Of Being Selfish to further promote her point.

In May 16th 2001 Joana Rodriguez, 25, was just settling into life with a newborn.The beautiful young mum had given birth four days ago, to a son called Ray. Yet that night, three men came into her home, beat up her partner and kidnapped her and her newborn son. Later that day her lifeless body was found in the trunk of a car.

Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died following an "accident", her heartbroken comedy partner has announced. Maggie appeared in ITV soap Corrie in four different roles throughout her acting career, but was known most notably on the soap as Ruth Audsley.The actress also appeared in the soap in 2010 as Judge Travers. She had a number of roles in other shows, including Shameless where she appeared as a registrar.

Molly-Mae Hague has hit back at critics and defended her decision to show off her new home after she and boyfriend Tommy Fury were previously victims of a terrifying burglary. Love Island stars Molly and Tommy, both 22, have just bought their “dream home” – and the PrettyLittleThing creative director has shared the first peek inside the sprawling mansion on social media. She has even set up a new dedicated Instagram account for the house to update her followers, as she announced: “It finally happened…Our NEW CHAPTER!!! @mollymaison_." But many of Molly's followers voiced their concerns after the couple had £800,000 worth of their possessions stolen by an "experienced gang", who specifically targeted their Manchester apartment last year.

Tottenham are desperate to beat Newcastle to the signature of Lille defender Sven Botman - in order to satisfy Antonio Conte. The Italian coach is still to be convinced that the club’s hierarchy will back him, as promised, in the transfer market after a mixed January window.And that makes the North Londoners’ pursuit of a left-footed, left-sided centre-half - as Conte is demanding they get him - an absolute priority this summer.Dutchman Botman, 22, fits the criteria perfectly - and the Tottenham boss has already given his seal of approval to targeting him.Which is cranking up the pressure on his chairman Daniel Levy to strike a £30million deal with the French club before Newcastle do.Most assume the Magpies, who narrowly failed to bring Botman to St James' Park last month, are favourites to succeed next time round - as long as they stay in the Premier League.Spurs, though, are in no mood to step aside as they fight to persuade Conte they do mean business when it comes to being an authentic top-four contender.The ex-Chelsea manager’s constant conflicting messages about the state of the Spurs squad is causing huge concern within the boardroom that they may lose one of the game’s elite coaches.Will Conte still be at Spurs next summer? Tell us your prediction in the comments section.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.

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have now combined for more Premier League goals than any other duo in the competition's history following Tottenham's 4-0 demolition of Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday.Kane and Son both got on the scoresheet, as did Matt Doherty and Dejan Kulusevski, as Antonio Conte's side rained more misery down on Marcelo Bielsa.For Tottenham's fourth and final goal, Son received a lofted pass from Kane before coolly finishing past Illan Meslier, which was the 37th time either man has assisted the other in the league.They've now pulled away from Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba's total of 36 - a record which had stood for nearly a decade.Speaking to BT Sport about becoming the division's most prolific partnership, Son said:"It is a big honour. The record is important but the three points are too because the result in midweek was not the best."We take the record but most important thing is three points."It is always a tough place to come here and we needed to show character and responsibility.

Manchester City have been handed a fitness boost ahead of their clash with Everton on Saturday as Jack Grealish and Gabriel Jesus returned to first-team training.

Antonio Conte needs to buck up his ideas and get on with it at Tottenham after he threatened to leave the club on Wednesday night.

Antonio Conte looks to have send a pointed message to Pep Guardiola after Tottenham's win at Manchester City this weekend.

Antonio Conte has praised his Tottenham players after they defeated a 'fantastic' Manchester City side.

Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League.During Saturday’s encounter at the Etihad, Pawson made a strange reaction after Kane secured Spurs all three points in a 3-2 win, leaving fans to ponder why the official reacted as he did.As the final goal went in, Pawson turned to look at a dejected Pep Guardiola, and in that moment, fans felt his face depicted someone annoyed with the result.One wrote: “Can anyone give me a logical explanation for this reaction from Pawson, please! Because that looks like genuine annoyance?! And I hate conspiracy theories but he’s in charge for the League Cup Final!”Another said: “As a neutral, if a 92nd-minute equaliser being cancelled out by a 95th-minute winner doesn't get you excited, maybe you're not as neutral as you're supposed to be.”A third wrote: “I've always said refs should do post-match interviews to explain decisions. That Pawson reaction is another example of why they should be explaining themselves.

Antonio Conte was left visibly unimpressed as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg appeared to snub a hug with the Tottenham boss at full-time after their dramatic victory over Manchester City. Spurs produced one of their finest performances of recent seasons to down the Premier League champions in their own backyard, with a goal from Dejan Kulusevski and a Harry Kane brace sealing a 3-2 win.

Harry Kane was 'too clever' for Manchester City's defenders on Saturday evening, that's the view of Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer as he hailed the striker's performance at the Etihad Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur, according to former Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov.Conte got off to a flyer as Spurs boss, but he has struggled in recent weeks - despite a massive victory against Manchester City on Saturday.And Berbatov has suggested that Conte has been afforded the freedom he wants in the transfer market.Berbatov claimed that Conte prefers players that are ready-made for success, but Daniel Levy prefers signing younger players.And the Bulgarian has suggested promises may have been broken to facilitate Conte's needs in the transfer market."I read Conte's comments about Tottenham's transfer approach," Berbatov told Betfair."The Italian pointing out that the club like to buy young and develop, and not getting in 'ready-made' players."Which for him is a problem because he wants to - and knows how to - get results here and now."But this is something you need to discuss before you come to the club. What have you thought of Conte's tenure at Spurs? Let us know in the comments section "This should have been clear from the beginning. Maybe they did have these conversations, and a promise has not been kept."I sincerely hope not, and I hope this is not going to be a big problem for Spurs."Conte is a great coach, a winning coach, and I want to see him win a trophy at the club."This can't be another Mourinho situation."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.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho is under threat from bitter rivals Manchester United.The Merseysiders came close to sealing a £5million deal for the teenage winger last month, but narrowly failed to beat the transfer deadline.And that has given encouragement to a number of other Premier league clubs interested in 19-year-old Carvalho - including United.They recently sent scouts to watch the Portuguese-born, England Under-18s international in Fulham’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Manchester City.Despite a 4-1 thumping for Marco Silva’s Championship leaders, Carvalho, who scored their only goal, impressed so much that United have checked him out twice more since.And, according to sources inside Old Trafford, they are now planning a hijack bid this summer in a last-ditch attempt to stop him heading to Anfield.That will be far from easy to pull off, however, with Liverpool having already negotiated a fee for Carvalho, who is out of contract in June. That deal is likely to include an agreement for Jurgen Klopp ’s men to loan Carvalho straight back to the Londoners if, as expected, they win promotion into the top flight.

Manchester City have confirmed that Saturday's evenings fixture will go ahead amid the storm that is sweeping over the United Kingdom this weekend.

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has admitted that he still 'dreams' about playing under Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following a failed move to the Etihad Stadium in 2018.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United all rests on who the club installs as its next permanent manager.

Manchester City return to Premier League action with a clash against Tottenham on Saturday, following a brilliant away performance in the Champions League in midweek.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy already has a replacement in mind for Antonio Conte - if the fiery Italian does indeed decide to quit the club, according to reports. Conte sparked rumours of an early exit from north London following a controversial interview with Italian media earlier this week.The former Juventus boss has since apologised for the interview, but that hasn't stopped rumours swirling about his Spurs future.

Manchester City will be going in search of a fifth consecutive victory in all competitions when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.