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NEW Everton owner Dan Friedkin has reportedly made ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri his top managerial target.
The American businessman finally bought Everton this week after seeing an £800million move collapse two months ago.
Friedkin has taken over Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent stake in the club.
And Everton are just the latest team in his impressive portfolio, with Friedkin also the owner of Roma.
The Toffees have endured a sticky start to the season under Sean Dyche, who is yet to win while losing four of his five opening matches.
Everton lie 19th in the table with just one point to their name and a negative goal difference of 9.
And Dyche is now said to be under real pressure, with reports claiming ex-England boss Gareth Southgate is in the frame to take charge.
However Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport reckons Serie A title winner Sarri is actually top of Friedkin’s shortlist.
The chain-smoking tactician is best known by Premier League fans for his single season at Chelsea in the 2018/19 campaign.
Sarri’s decision to implement a new possession-based style received a mixed reception, especially after a 6-0 defeat to Manchester City.
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He was also embroiled in an infamous clash with Kepa Arrizabalaga during the Carabao Cup final.
Sarri was left screaming on the sideline when his world-record £71million goalie refused to come off ahead of the penalty shootout against City, which Chelsea went on to narrowly lose.
But the Italian ended his Stamford Bridge spell on a high as the Blues dominated Arsenal 4-1 in the Europa League final – while also record a third-place finish back home.
And Friedkin reckons Sarri is the right man to take Everton forward after considering him for the Roma job.
Friedkin ruthlessly sacked club legend Daniele De Rossi earlier this month just four games into the season.
But he ended up moving for Ivan Juric due to Sarri’s links with fierce rivals Lazio.
The gaffer managed Roma’s enemies for almost three years before quitting in March.
Sarri's top-flight record as a boss:
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They’re not the only Serie A side Sarri has managed either, having received great acclaim as Napoli boss between 2015 and 2018.
He won major praise for his dynamic attacking style while setting a record for most consecutive wins on two separate occasions.
But Napoli’s thin squad just feel short of ending Juventus’ title run, finishing second by four points in his final season.
After Chelsea, Sarri ended up at Juventus where he paired Cristiano Ronaldo in attack with old favourite Gonzalo Higuain.
He led the Turin giants to their ninth consecutive title.
But defeat in the Italian Cup final, as well as an early Champions League exit, saw him sacked after just 15 months.
And Sarri is yet to manage ever since leaving Lazio earlier this year, where he managed a second-place Serie A finish in 2023.
The 54-year-old has been found guilty.
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ENGLAND captain Harry Kane put his acting skills to the test in a hilarious new breakfast advert.
The 31-year-old recently agreed to become the face of 3Bears, a German-British porridge company based in Munich.
In his first campaign for the brand, which is shot like hit TV series The Office, he stars as the “new boy” at the firm.
The 90-second mockumentary advert features Kane as a confused colleague on his first day at the office.
He arrives at the 3Bears headquarters and introduces himself to co-owners Tim Nichols and Caroline Nichols.
The Bayern Munich star attempts to speak to baffled workers, but they do not respond.
Kane then puts a football-shaped mug on the table before asking: “So I guess breakfast is included?”
Discussing his new shareholder role with the company, England‘s all-time top goalscorer said: “As an athlete, breakfast is the most important meal for me, and of course, I’m really conscious of what I put in my body, as well as the bodies of my family.
“When I discovered 3Bears, I loved that they took oats to another level. 3Bears oats are the perfect choice to fuel the body, they’re a great source of natural protein, fibre and complex carbs.
“And, all that with natural ingredients and no bad stuff added. So that’s why partnering with 3Bears feels like a natural fit.”
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Kane has been smashing records on the pitch since joining Bayern Munich last summer.
He became the quickest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals earlier this month, hitting the target in just 35 appearances.
Kane broke the record previously set by Erling Haaland.
The striker has scored 54 goals in 51 outings since joining Bayern.
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have criticised Erik ten Hag’s decision making in the wake of Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with FC Twente.
The Red Devils took just a point from the Europa League group stage clash following a second-half equaliser from Sam Lammers.
They failed to make the most of their momentum following Christian Eriksen‘s 35th-minute strike and subsequently paid the price.
And fans believe it was largely down to Ten Hag‘s substitutions.
The Dutchman made his first change after 67 minutes, replacing Alejandro Garnacho with Amad Diallo.
But it was his triple substitution 12 minutes later that raised some eyebrows.
Joshua Zirkzee, who looked dangerous throughout the clash, was replaced by Mason Mount.
Eriksen made way for Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford, who was enjoying one of his best games of the season so far, was hauled off for Rasmus Hojlund.
Fans were left baffled by Ten Hag’s decisions, with one person taking to social media to write: “Ten Hag takes too long to make subs and it’s costing us games.”
Another commented: “Ten Hag and his poorly-timed subs. Should have subbed Eriksen at the 60th minute. Today we paid dearly.”
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A third said: “Second half was terrible, defending for their equaliser was awful, poor subs and game management from Ten Hag. Fernandes is having a shocker.”
A fourth wrote: “Don’t think I have ever seen a manager get subs wrong as much as Ten Hag.”
While a fifth added: “Rashford, Eriksen, Zirkzee – three of the best players on pitch getting subbed OFF? I get Eriksen made mistake and out of possession left side was losing control but MAN.. I love Bruno but he is having a stinker. Bruno and Eriksen OFF – Mount, Hojlund on for me.”
Twente boss Joseph Oosting revealed his plans to hurt Man Utd before the match even kicked off.
He said: “I always believe in opportunities. If we dare to play, we can also create opportunities. Especially in the transition, we can hurt Manchester.
“That is easier said than done but the will is definitely there.
“We played games against Red Bull [Salzburg] that you learn from.
“Everything goes at the highest tempo, whether it is on the ball or in defence.
“You have to be top in everything and we need everyone to be there. I think we have also made progress in that.
“We have respect for Manchester United, but we also have the full conviction and the will to get the most out of the game.”
MANCHESTER UNITED'S Europa League campaign got off to a less than ideal start with a miserable 1-1 draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford.
That result dealt a big blow to their chances of finishing in the top eight and avoiding two extra fixtures.
See how the players rated on an underwhelming night at Old Trafford.
Andre Onana – 6
Good save to push a free-kick from Sem Steijn to safety but might be disappointed to be beaten at the near post for Twente’s goal.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Early mistake near the corner flag could have been costly but he caused problems at the other end in build up to Christian Eriksen goal.
Harry Maguire – 6
Missed his tackle to put United on the back foot for the equaliser but almost won it late on with a header cleared off the line.
Lisandro Martinez – 7
Made several important clearances but one wild challenge on edge of his box could have proven costly.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
New boy looks solid. Vital early tackle and another one later to stop Twente going in front.
Christian Eriksen – 7
Fourth successive start – and the veteran still looked sprightly. What a strike to give United the lead but then spoiled it with mistake for equaliser.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
A few good tackles from the new boy but might be disappointed not to clear his lines as Twente broke away for equaliser.
Marcus Rashford – 8
Much improved display in front of watching England interim boss Lee Carsley. Full of energy, a few tricks and a couple of dangerous crosses. More like his old self.
Bruno Fernandes – 6
Skipper had a hand in the opening goal and was so close to winning it with curler from the edge of the box.
Amad Diallo – 6
His pace was too much to handle for the visitors at times but not much of an end product this time and made way for Alejandro Garnacho midway through the second half.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
A few good moments and forced a flying save from the visitors’ keeper after nice link up with Diogo Dalot – but then hooked for the fit-again Rasmus Hojlund.