MARTIN SAMUEL: As he likes to remind the world, Louis van Gaal is a smart man. So it is perplexing that he refuses to grasp why speculation about his future at Manchester United will not go away.

The former Manchester United defender says he isn't sure whether Jose Mourinho or his former team-mate Ryan Giggs should get the job but warns the wrong decision could be disastrous.

Former Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has impressed Sir Alex Ferguson after taking Spurs above rivals Arsenal to second in the table, five points behind surprise leaders Leicester.

Jose Mourinho will be charged with turning Manchester United back into title contenders next term. With that in mind, Sportsmail looks at who will fit in under the former Chelsea manager.

Leicester City have lost scout Ben Wrigglesworth to Arsenal on the back of their miraculous season - but former Fox Gary Lineker believes Arsene Wenger has got the wrong man.

NEIL ASHTON: Diego Simeone's chances of landing the Chelsea job have taken a massive setback because Roman Abramovich has serious misgivings about his playing style.

MARTIN SAMUEL AT UPTON PARK:Liverpool's young ones fought almost to the last, to additional time of additional time, but it was too much for them in the end.

Klopp made 10 changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Sunderland at Anfield on Sunday - goalkeeper Simon Mignolet was the only player to keep his place - and West Ham prevailed 2-1.

The Hammers are already preparing an improved contract for their star midfielder, despite him only having signed a five-year deal when he joined seven months ago.

Eden Hazard is prepared to stay at Chelsea if he cannot land a dream move to Real Madrid this summer. Sportsmail can reveal Hazard is likely to snub a potential big-money switch to PSG.

'Game changers' Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez will have to play pivotal roles if Arsenal are to end their 12-year wait for a Premier League title, according to midfielder Tomas Rosicky.

Gary Neville is set to join up with the England squad for next month's clashes against Holland and Germany despite his Valencia woes. The Valencia boss is fighting to save his job in Spain.

Phil Greaves, 49, is a Newcastle United season-ticket holder who attends every game home and away. It costs him £3,250 per season to follow the Premier League side.

OLIVER TODD: Crystal Palace say they have frozen ticket prices for next season but some fans are still facing a hike of over £500 to stay in their seats.

Sportsmail understands that Old Trafford's entire pricing structure is set to remain the same in 2016-17 and the cheapest seat for a child, regardless of where they sit, stays at £13.

PAUL NEWMAN IN JOHANNESBURG: Liam Dawson was rewarded for creating an excellent impression on tour with the Lions when he was named in England's World Twenty20 squad.

CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones has come to the early conclusion that his England squad need to get up to speed quickly in fitness terms if they are to compete with the best of the Southern Hemisphere.

LAURIE WHITWELL: Derby owner Mel Morris first showed anger at the season's direction under Paul Clement when he entered dressing room to call off a planned trip to Dubai.

With both Newcastle and Sunderland out of the FA Cup, Steve McClaren and Sam Allardyce will take the opportunity of a break in the schedule to jet across the world.

NEIL ASHTON AT THE BOLEYN GROUND: West Ham bagged themselves a fifth round trip to Ewood Park to face Blackburn after eventually getting the better of Liverpool at the Boleyn Ground.

Hugo Lloris has heaped praise on Tottenham's young guns who have brought a competition for places that 'helps push everyone even more' in the pursuit of a first Premier League title.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has backed manager Mark Hughes to guide the Midlands team out of their current slump after defeat to Everton left them without a win in four Premier League games.

LAURIE WHITWELL: Riyad Mahrez is in line for a new contract in the summer following his huge impact in Leicester's title charge. The Algerian has 14 goals and 10 assists this season.

Raul has backed his former Real Madrid team-mate Zinedine Zidane to deliver trophies at the club in his role as manager at the Santiago Bernabeu until at least the end of the season.

West Brom captain Darren Fletcher has urged Albion to create an FA Cup legacy as he eyes a second winners' medal. The FA Cup was the first trophy midfielder Fletcher won with Manchester United.

Manor have announced the signing of Pascal Wehrlein for the upcoming Formula One season.
Wehrlein, former reserve driver to Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at Mercedes

The Rio Olympics faces a boycott from some of its biggest female stars amid rising fears over the Zika virus. Jessica Ennis-Hill, is monitoring the situation closely with the Games less than six months away.

Amir, with 21 Twenty20 internationals to his name, served a five-year ban from cricket for his role in a conspiracy to bowl no-balls to order during Pakistan's Test series in England in 2010.