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Mike Phelan confirmed as Man United assistant boss

May 10, 2019

Mike Phelan has been confirmed as Manchester United's assistant manager. 

He signed a 3-year- contract to serve as boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's deputy. 

Both Solskjaer and Phelan were given their jobs on an interim basis, when Jose Mourinho sacked in December. 

Solskjaer was handed the job permanently back in March.

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EPL leaders Man City will focus on signing two new midfielders this summer.

Reports say City are looking for a potential replacement for Ilkay Gundogan, IF he doesn't commit his long-term future to the club. 

Boss Pep Guardiola also wants a new holding midfielder, to provide competition for Fernandinho.
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Chelsea are continuing to play hardball over Eden Hazard.

The Belgian star still has a year left in his Chelsea contract, but has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer. 

According to latest reports, Chelsea are adamant that Hazard will ONLY be allowed to leave, if they receive a bid of at least 100 million pounds. 

Hazard himself continues to keep mum about his future, saying that for now he's only focused on winning a trophy for Chelsea.

This, as Chelsea booked a spot in the Europa League final, where they will take on Arsenal.