Soccervoice – Sunday Paper Talk – Week 44, Rumours and Gossip, Erik ten Hag, Louis Suarez and Florian Wirtz …

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Erik ten Hag is still under pressure at Man Utd. The 1-0 win vs. Fulham yesterday with a late stoppage time goal from Bruno Fernandez will ease the situation, but still everything is not at a perfect place still. The Rasmus Høylund £72million transfer from Atalanta is questioned, as an option of a 2nd striker should be looked at in January.

Erik ten Hag’s strict methods are also being questioned at Manchester United, with his handling of Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire under scrutiny. Ten Hag is thought to be “on thin ice” at United after their worst start to a season in 61 years.

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Soccervoice – Sunday Paper Talk – Week 43, Rumours and Gossip, Joao Palhinha, Ivan Toney and Ruben Neves …

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Newcastle are interested in making a move for former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, who left for Saudi Arabia in the summer. The Magpies might also have a go at landing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in January after reports in Germany claim Bayern Munich have halted interest.

For financial prudence, Arsenal’s attempt to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford could be dependent on Real Madrid acting on their interest in Gabriel Jesus. Tottenham are targeting Uruguay international Sebastian Caceres as their first signing of the January transfer window.

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Luciano Spalletti holds hero status in Naples after guiding Napoli to Serie A title win after 33 years wait

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On 29 May 2021, after two years of inactivity, Spalletti was announced as the new head coach of Napoli, replacing Gennaro Gattuso. In his first season in the club, although the season was trophyless, he led Napoli to finish 3rd in Serie A table, securing Champions League qualification.

In the summer of 2022, many experienced players left the team, including veteran defender Kalidou Koulibaly, club top goal scorer in all competitions Dries Mertens, midfielder Fabian Ruiz, and team captain Insigne. To supplant their losses, the team in return brought in players such as Giacomo Raspadori, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giovanni Simeone, and Kim Min-jae.

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