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Roy Keane has urged Manchester United to replace David de Gea this summer and says praise for winning the Premier League ’s Golden Glove award is ‘ridiculous’.

De Gea received the award following United’s final game of the season on Sunday – a 2-1 victory over Fulham in which the Spaniard saved a penalty.

But Keane felt some of the scenes at Old Trafford were ‘ridiculous’ as De Gea’s team-mates congratulated him on winning the award for a second time.

The former Manchester United captain also said De Gea should be ‘moved on’ during the upcoming transfer window as he is ‘not going to get the club back winning trophies’.

United boss Erik ten Hag has repeatedly said he wants De Gea to stay for at least one more season but Keane believes his former club should be planning for life without the 32-year-old.

‘Manchester United had to improve defensively from last year because they were so bad,’ Keane said on Sky Sports after the final round of Premier League fixtures.

‘They’re all patting De Gea on the back there… I’d move him on quickly. He wouldn’t be for me, he’s not going to get Manchester United back winning trophies, absolutely not.

‘The idea that the players are patting him on the back is ridiculous, that’s his job.’

Asked if United should keep De Gea at the club even if they downgrade him to back-up, Keane added: ‘No, you wouldn’t keep him as a No. 2. He wouldn’t want that, he wouldn’t stay for that.

‘He’s done okay, he’s won a few Player of the Year awards – but what big deal is that? It’s about what the team is achieving.

‘I think he’s made far too many mistakes over the years. He was trying to leave the club for a few years ago and go to Real Madrid.’

De Gea has made 544 appearances for Manchester United since his move from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and holds the record for the most clean sheets by a United goalkeeper.

His penalty save to deny Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic helped the Red Devils come from behind to beat the Cottagers 2-1 and clinch third place.

‘I think the three points are justified,’ Ten Hag said. ‘I think we created many chances so I am happy with this win and happy with third place.

‘To win 27 home games [all competitions] in one season is a big achievement. The penalty save was a turning point. We were better organised in and out of possession after that.’

On finishing third, Ten Hag added: ‘It was a difficult start to the season. We grew as a team and as individuals. There are many competitors for the top-four positions. It’s a big compliment for this team.’

Manchester United’s season is not finished just yet as Ten Hag takes his team to Wembley next weekend for a FA Cup final against Premier League champions Manchester City .

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Manchester United’s new kit is going down a storm with fans after images of their latest strip for the 2023/24 season appeared to be leaked online.

United have enjoyed a decent first season under the management of Erik ten Hag after claiming the Carabao Cup and with the FA Cup final yet to come. The Red Devils also secured their return to the Champions League next season, where they will be able to show off their fetching new home kit.

Images have made their way across the pond after a picture of Luke Shaw donning the new 2023/24 shirt, which was reportedly displayed at the Adidas store in New York. Adidas are still United’s kit manufacturers from their 10-year agreement, signed back in 2015, worth £75million per season to the club.

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The new shirt comes naturally in red and again has the trademark Adidas stripes down the sleeves in black. Gone is the white collar from this season’s strip, instead replaced by a v-neck black collar with red and white detailing. There is also a slight amendment to the Adidas logo, which no longer bears the sportswear company’s name and just has the logo itself in a more subtle and sleek design.

Fans were quick to give their verdicts on the new design, with various comments including: “Class”, “Love it”, and “It’s a beauty”. One fan insisted: “Definitely getting it.” While another branded it “our best kit in years”.

United’s front-of-shirt sponsors remain TeamViewer for now, though their logo has been adapted slightly from this season’s version. However, that could well be replaced by the time the new season gets under way. TeamViewer ended their deal with United back in December but the German company agreed to keep their logo on the shirts until a new sponsor was found.

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Some fans were unhappy, with one commenting: “Size of that sponsor is an eyesore.” Others were in agreement, as one fan asked: “Why does the sponsor look massive?”

The existence of TeamViewer’s logo on the front of the shirt was a cause for debate, as some fans joked it could be Qatar Airways from the start of the new campaign. Much is likely to depend on the outcome of the ongoing takeover process, with Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim currently in the running behind favourite Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Other fans weren’t convinced by the kit at all, though, with one comparing it to a Marvel superhero outfit. “It looks like an Avengers shirt which they wear under their suit,” they despaired. Another fumed: “I hate black stripes,” as others questioned when United’s deal with Adidas was due to end.

United are yet to announce when their new kit will be on sale but it is likely to be in the coming months before the new season kicks off in August.

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Jeff Stelling presented his last ever Soccer Saturday show on the final day of the Premier League 2022/23 season.

The veteran broadcaster announced in April he would be leaving Sky’s flagship programme at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm.

The 68 year-old, who U-turned on his decision to leave 12 months ago, helped transform the show into a true football institution and his departure has sparked a race to land one of the biggest jobs in football media.

Let’s take a look at some of the runners and riders who could be in the frame to replace Stelling as host of Soccer Saturday.

Adam Smith

The Sun have reported that Smith is in pole position to land the job having impressed TV executives behind the screens in auditions.

Smith is best known for his spell on Soccer AM and he has also worked on talkSPORT, along with undertaking presenting duties for Tottenham and England .

According to the Daily Mail , Sky are said to prefer an internal appointment in the midst of a huge cost-cutting exercise after losing nine per cent of their subscribers in the UK in 2022.

Julian Warren

Warren is perhaps the most obvious replacement for Stelling given his association with the programme.

He has long-since presented the midweek edition of the show and has filled in for Stelling on numerous occasions on a Saturday.

Warren is also a senior presenter on Sky Sports News.

Mark Chapman

Chapman is one of the most famous and respected presenters in the whole of the sports media industry.

The Match of the Day 2 host, who has been widely tipped to replace Gary Lineker on the main programme when the time comes, joined Sky in 2022 to front their coverage of the Carabao Cup alongside his existing BBC commitments.

According to The Sun , Chapman was discreetly interviewed for the role last year alongside Smith and Warren.

Michelle Owen

Owen is already familiar to the Soccer Saturday audience as a reporter at grounds up and down the country.

The popular figure frequently fronts the broadcaster’s coverage of the EFL and is said to be very highly regarded within the Sky ranks.

Owen presented Sky’s coverage of the Papa John’s Trophy final at Wembley earlier this year.

Hayley McQueen

McQueen is Sky Sports News’ longest-serving presenter having joined the programme in 2010.

As well as her work on the news channel, McQueen also chairs Sky’s coverage of Scottish football and has previously presented for Premier League TV around the world.

McQueen’s father, former Manchester United and Leeds defender Gordon McQueen, worked with Stelling for several years on TV.

David Jones

As host of Super Sunday and Monday Night Football, the excellent Jones is already a full-on Premier League media star.

Jones has won plaudits for his on-screen handling of some of Sky’s biggest pundits such as Gary Neville , Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane .

However, it remains to be seen whether or not Jones would be willing to take on the huge extra responsibility of the Soccer Saturday gig alongside his existing busy schedule.

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Mason Mount’s Chelsea’s departure looks all but confirmed after a telling clip of the midfielder emerged on social media.

Following the Blues’ 1-1 draw with Newcastle, an emotional-looking Mount was spotted ‘taking it all in’ as he strolled around the Stamford Bridge pitch (for the final time?) after supporters had left the ground on Sunday.

The 24-year-old has a year left to run on his contract, but with talks over an extension dead in the water, Chelsea are expected to cash in on their academy graduate with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool circling.

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After seeing the clip, despondent Chelsea fans admitted they’d lost whatever slim hope they had of Mount staying put this summer, with one tweeting: “That’s it, he’s gone isn’t he.”

“Says it all doesn’t it. He’s definitely leaving. What a monumental c*ck-up,” another commented, while a third fan added: “This hurts. I’m never forgiving the club if they let him go.”

A fourth said: “Genuinely never thought he’d never leave. This just doesn’t feel right at all. What a f***ing awful season this has been top to bottom.”

Where will Mount be playing football next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

After spending nearly £600m on players in the past 12 months Chelsea need to do some serious book-balancing over the summer, hence why Mount is expected to be sold if an agreement over a contract extension isn’t reached in the coming weeks as the Blues won’t risk letting him leave on a free transfer in 2024.

It’s understood the England international, who is one of the lowest-paid players at Stamford Bridge, wants a new deal to make him one of the top earners at the club, similar to the one they handed fellow academy graduate Reece James in September.

But a recent downturn in form has come at an awkward time for Mount, making his contract demands look excessive.

The former Derby loanee has scored just three goals in 35 appearances in all competitions this season, having netted 13 in the previous campaign, and has looked a shell of the player who won back-to-back Chelsea Player of the Year awards in 2021 and 2022.

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An exhilarated David de Gea booted the ball into the Old Trafford stands after clawing away a first-half penalty against Fulham .

The Spaniard, who has had his fair share of criticism this season, got down quickly to his left and palmed away Aleksandar Mitrovic’s powerful drive, denying the Serbian striker his 15th league goal of the campaign.

The save kept Manchester United in the contest, and kept their hopes of finishing above Newcastle alive after they’d fallen behind to Kenny Tete’s 19th-minute opener.

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Red Devils fans rushed to social media to sing De Gea’s praises, with many of them demanding he be offered a new contract on the spot.

“Give that man what he wants! Best keeper in the Prem I don’t care what anyone says,” one supporter tweeted.

“De Gea!! New contract now please,” commented another, while a third wrote: “He’s had his ups and downs, but De Gea is still a world class goalkeeper when he wants to be. I’d give him a contract extension.”

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It didn’t take long for the penalty save to prove worthwhile as Jadon Sancho grabbed an equaliser for Erik ten Hag’s side just before half time, and Bruno Fernandes put them in front 10 minutes after the break.

United have already secured Champions League football for next season, but they will seal a third-place finish providing they match or better Newcastle’s result against Chelsea today.

De Gea is out of contract in the summer, and although there is a one-year extension clause on his deal it’s understood United aren’t planning to trigger it with the likes of Brentford’s David Raya, Porto’s Diogo Costa and Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili being lined up as replacements.

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