Ryan Giggs popped into the Lowry Hotel today (left and centre) as he continues to debate whether or not to accept a role in Jose Mourinho's coaching team at Manchester United. The Old Trafford legend is flying to Dubai later today to consider his future at the club he has represented for 29 years. It is understood that Giggs, 42, ideally wants to remain at United but only if he is offered a job that suits him under the incoming manager. Mourinho (right) was pictured in London this morning.
NICK HARRIS: Leicester's 5,000-1 title win made them globally famous but Arsenal are on top of the prize money table. Official figures show the Gunners have pocketed almost £101m from the Premier League. Manchester City (£96.9m) were the second-highest earners followed by Manchester United (£96.5m).
NICK HARRIS: Manchester United look certain to become the first Premier League club to smash through the £1 billion barrier of all-time Premier League prize earnings next season.
The transfer window may not be open yet but clubs in the Premier League are already focusing on next season as they look to get summer business done before Euro 2016. Keep track here...
Liverpool will face a reunion with Luis Suarez at Wembley Stadium in August when the International Champions Cup welcomes Barcelona to London.
The Dutch winger was surprisingly left out of United's side for the FA Cup final despite being in the majority of matchday squads in his debut year, a decision that Memphis Depay was unhappy with.
Manchester United icon Eric Cantona has questioned the suitability of Jose Mourinho to the role of managing his former club.
Manchester United hope to announce Jose Mourinho as the club's new manager as soon as Wednesday, with the finer details of his deal ready to be rubber-stamped. United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward will meet super-agent Jorge Mendes in London today to discuss the finer details of the contract. The former Chelsea manager (who was pictured, above, leaving his house this morning), is expected to agree a three-year deal to succeed Louis van Gaal. More possessions were seen being removed from Mourinho's central London house today (right) as he prepares to start a new life up in Manchester.
Jose Mourinho has not yet been confirmed as Manchester United manager, but already his every move is under a spotlight. The former Chelsea boss will be unveiled as Louis van Gaal's replacement in the coming days, after the Dutchman was finally sacked by United on Monday night. But Mourinho appeared to have other issues on his mind, as he was spotted carrying notes about the discrimination case brought by former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro.
Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are poised for a pre-season showdown when Manchester United and City go head-to-head in this summer's International Champions Cup.
Manchester United finally confirmed the sacking of Louis van Gaal on Monday night after a day of meetings to agree his £5.4million compensation package.
Perhaps the biggest question Mourinho will have to answer on his arrival concerns Rooney - a captain who is not only uncertain of his place in the team, but also of his best position.
Jose Mourinho will be joined by his closest allies Rui Faria and Silvino Louro at Manchester United as the incoming manager prepares to shake up the Old Trafford backroom set-up. Louis van Gaal takes five of his own men with him after being sacked by United and Mourinho will draft in his own disciplines in his search for a fourth Barclays Premier League title. Ryan Giggs could be another face sat alongside The Special One, with a more junior role on offer than his current position as assistant manager. Here, Sportsmail looks at what Mourinho has lined up in his Old Trafford revolution.
Ed Woodward is an Essex boy, born in Chelmsford and attending the independent Brentwood School, a few years above Frank Lampard, Millwall manager Neil Harris and glamour model Jodie Marsh.
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wants to resolve his differences with Jose Mourinho and stay at the club but David De Gea could still leave Old Trafford.
United confirmed Van Gaal's sacking on Monday night, two days after it became clear the former Holland manager was to be axed despite leading the club to FA Cup glory against Crystal Palace.
CHRIS WHEELER: Under a sketch of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola brandishing pistols, and the headline 'Duel in the City', Spanish newspaper Marca summed it up perfectly.
At United Mourinho has the chance to put it to bed and re-write that version of history. He will inherit a clutch of exciting young players to work with, so let's see what he does.
Jose Mourinho may raid his old club Chelsea as he looks to spend the £200million transfer kitty he will be handed by Manchester United this summer. Mourinho is keen to sign Nemanja Matic.
Every international tournament brings with it iconic moments that stay in the mind of football supporters forever. Those highlights are often enhanced or detracted from by the coverage surrounding the game or the pundits in the studio, the commentators in the gantry or the presenter holding it all together.
Liverpool have completed the signing of German goalkeeper Loris Karius in a £4.7million move from Mainz on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who has taken the club's No 1 shirt, said: 'It's a very good feeling and it's an honour to play for a club like this. 'They have a special history and the fans are amazing here, so I look forward to playing at Anfield.
Olympic high jump champion Anna Chicherova is one of 31 athletes whose doping samples were positive in retests from 2008 Beijing Games, the Russian athlete's coach said.
When you are batting second after allowing your opponents to score almost 500 runs, the last thing you need is for one of your leading batsmen to find a new way of getting out.
Andy Murray survived a high quality assault from Radek Stepanek in a fifth set shootout to avoid a shock defeat in the French Open first round.
Kell Brook will sign a deal this week to fight Jessie Vargas in a welterweight unification bout at Bramall Lane. Terms have been verbally agreed between IBF champion Brook and the American.
Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of England's tour to Australia with a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old centre sustained the problem on Saturday, playing for Leicester Tigers against Saracens.
SHERIDAN BIRD: In polite company most people say they visited Milan to see the 650-year-old cathedral, Scala Opera House and fashion boutiques. Ask again in private and a large percentage will admit they were really desperate to go to the San Siro.
Cristiano Ronaldo hobbled out of training just four days before the Champions League final amid concerned looks from team-mates. But Madrid's talisman played down injury concerns: 'I had a little scare... but in a couple of days I will be fine,' Ronaldo said. 'I've had a little problem, but having been the most used player this season that is normal.
Diego Simeone put his players through their paces at the Vicente Calderon as Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres and Co gear up for the biggest game of their season.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane called Diego Simeone the complete coach ahead of Saturday's Champions League showdown, where they face rivals Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has reaffirmed his commitment to the Spanish club in the wake of speculation surrounding a possible move to the Premier League.
JOE BERNSTEIN: As he celebrates his 50th birthday, Eric Cantona has still got it. The collar is no longer upturned and a thick beard covers his famous face. But there is no mistaking the legend. 'It is the way he carries himself. Very cool,' said Chris Smalling. King Eric undoubtedly remains a hero for achievement and attitude despite spending just five seasons in England two decades ago. It was a brief but explosive period; four league titles, including the Double twice, an eight-month suspension and arguably the most famous quote even delivered by a sportsman, featuring seagulls and trawlers.
The great Eric Cantona celebrates his 50th birthday on Tuesday this week and, to celebrate, we've come up with a half-century of reasons why the enigmatic Frenchman is such a unique figure.
Eric Cantona is one of the most enigmatic figures to have graced English football. But his time on these shores were not without low points. As he turns 50, Sportsmail reflects on his life so far.
Rangers have announced the signing of Joey Barton, who will join the Scottish side on a two-year deal after leaving Burnley. The 33-year-old traveled to Glasgow for a medical ahead of signing the two year contract and being presented as a Rangers player. Barton was Burnley's player of the year last season and was offered a one year deal to return to the Premier League but is excited by the prospect of a new adventure with Mark Warburton at Ibrox.
Barton joins Rangers as former England international signs two-year deal
Joey Barton was Burnley's player of the year last season
You staying? Giggs pops into hotel near Old Trafford as he waits to discover what Mourinho will offer in Manchester United revolution
At the Lowry Hotel
Mourinho emerges from London home as his agent Mendes meets Woodward in bid to seal three-year deal at Manchester United
Bags taken from house
History boys! Wales fly off to Portugal to begin their pre-Euro 2016 training camp
Chris Coleman hopes Joe Ledley will be fit for the finals
CANTONA AT 50: How King Eric conquered the Premier League to spark United's golden age of dominance
Premier League superstar
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Hummels poses with Bayern shirt after completing £30m move from rivals Dortmund
Germany defender has rejoined the club he left back in 2009
Going somewhere, Jose? Boxes removed from Mourinho's London home as he prepares to replace Louis van Gaal
Ex-Chelsea boss is on his way to Manchester
Fabregas andSilva join Premier League's other Spanish stars as they touch down in Madrid
Vicente del Bosque's men are beginning their Euro 2016 preparations
Brendan's back! Rodgers says Celtic are 'one of the biggest clubs in the world'
Former Liverpool boss was all smiles as he returned to management
On cloud canine! Sanchez jets back to Chile with his pet dogs
The Arsenal star would not leave his pets, Atom and Humber, back in a north London kennel
Blackwell blasts 'disgusting' Chris Eubank Snr for 'grabbing attention' while he lay in a coma
Blackwell labels the Eubanks as 'inhuman'
Stars in stripes: Arsenal unveil new home kit for the 2016-17 campaign
Club reveal Alexis Sanchez will wear the No 7 shirt next season
Sealed with a kiss! Barca break Sevilla hearts in Copa del Rey
A moment of divine intervention from Lionel Messi helped Barcelona complete the double
Terim ticked off after using mobile to moan about Kane's goal
Fatih Terim appeared to complain about a decision with the use of phone footage
Leicester take their South East Asia tour to Shwedagon Pagoda
Claudio Ranieri and his squad took part in a ritual with Buddhist monks in Myanmar
It's the Vardy penalty!
Jamie Vardy may have bagged the winner against Turkey but Ian Wright and Lee Dixon questioned his methods in winning spot-kicks
Oh, what a night!
Manchester United players arrived back at their hotel at 4am after their FA Cup celebrations - and their friends stayed till dawn
Make a wish...
Novak Djokovic was presented with a birthday cake which featured edible tennis balls and a miniature racket... but will he win the French Open?
As Van Gaal faces the sack, Mourinho breaks cover in London
Jose Mourinho is expected to take over at Manchester United despite their FA Cup win
Guardiola breaks down again during party
Pep Guardiola signed off from his Bayern Munich career with victory in the German Cup... and he got quite emotional
Is it Alan Pardew or David Brent?
Alan Pardew will forever be associated with the FA Cup, and now his dodgy dancing will live long in the memory
FA Cup final pre-show descends into farce as Harding misses cue
It was one of the biggest moments of Karen Harding's life, but she failed to hit the high note
Haye destroys Gjergjaj inside two rounds
The former world champion dispatched his opponent with ease and will now face old warrior Shannon Briggs
United players offer Van Gaal support
SAMI MOKBEL: Despite leading his side to the FA Cup, the Dutchman faced with tough questions over his future
Stubbs refuses to let ugly scenes ruin Hibs ending 114-year curse
A bad tempered post-match pitch invasion marked Hibernian's Scottish Cup win
Granit the Gunner? Xhaka pictured in full Arsenal kit ahead of £35m move
Pictures emerge of Xhaka wearing Arsenal's new home strip
Zlatan signs off in style with brace in French Cup final to seal treble
Zlatan Ibrahimovic ended his career in France with a 4-2 victory over Marseille
JAMIE CARRAGHER talks to PHILIPP LAHM
EXCLUSIVE: Pep Guardiola's coaching skills, life after football, the World Cup and Euro 2016 were discussed
Fabregas puts disappointing Chelsea season behind him as midfielder soaks up Miami sun with girlfriend
Enjoying a pre-Euro 2016 holiday
United stars set off for Wembley as Wayne Rooney and Co prepare for the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace
Train journey down south ahead of final
Ladies' man! Hamilton swaps race track for red carpet as Formula One ace mingles at Gala charity bash in Cannes
Put his current struggles to one side
Watch Toulouse manager's incredible team talk that moved his players to tears and inspired them to avoid relegation
Final day of the season
Crystal Palace prepare for FA Cup final against Manchester United with team photo... but why are only the front row wearing ties?
Big day for Eagles
England stars Kane and Vardy work on their partnership ahead of expected first start together up front
England will play Turkey on Sunday in friendly
Hazard and Dembele kiss and make up after Battle of the Bridge
Chelsea ace landed a smacker on Mousa Dembele as Belgium ready for Euro 2016
Meet the most hated club in Germany
For the first time since 2009, East Germany has a club in the Bundesliga It should be cause for celebration. But nein
Just when you thought Leicester's title fairytale couldn't be crazier, now they are having an open-top bus parade in Bangkok!
Jolly boys outing
Van Gerwen ensures the Power goes out in Premier League
World No 1 Michael van Gerwen clinched £200,000 with an 11-3 victory over Phil Taylor
Prankster who interrupted England's first Euro 2016 training session revealed to be radio DJ, 18, who is doing his A-levels
Security scare
Roy Hodgson's England side have begun preparations for their friendly against Australia on Friday with a squad meeting in Manchester. Their three-game warm-up for Euro 2016 began on Sunday, with a 2-1 victory against Turkey at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. But Friday's match against the Socceroos at the Stadium of Light will provide Hodgson with more options to consider, with his full set of Liverpool and Manchester United players at his disposal.
With the beginning of Euro 2016 just around the corner, Wales' squad have boarded the plane to Portugal to begin their pre-tournament preparations. Chris Coleman is taking his side to the sunny Algarve for a training camp before he decides on his final 23-man squad for the finals; meaning six players will fall at the final hurdle. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey posted a picture of his team-mates including Chris Gunter, James Collins, Adam Matthews, Joe Ledley and Wayne Hennessey on Twitter as they arrived at Cardiff Airport.
The striker is due to get married on Wednesday, having already moved his nuptials three times to accommodate England commitments - something that Hodgson appreciates.
MATT LAWTON: Keeping those broad, muscular shoulders clear of dandruff will not be a problem for Joe Hart at Euro 2016 this summer. Keeping goal for England, however, could prove rather more difficult.
He may have scored 20 international goals for France during his career but former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona will not be cheering on the host nation this summer.
Silva's match readiness ahead of the opener has been up for debate, with the midfielder limited to just 24 appearances in the Premier League for Manchester City this season.
CHRIS WHEELER: The true scale of Michael O'Neill's success in guiding Northern Ireland to the European Championship became clear when his squad gathered.
Managers across Europe are revealing the squads they hope will snatch glory in France this summer. Here Sportsmail lists every player in every squad, at the tournament.
Argentina's players linked up for a training session in Buenos Aires on Tuesday as they continued preparations for the Copa America Centenario tournament in the United States of America. Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel di Maria were among the stars back in their homeland for the practice, with the competition due to begin on June 3. Gerardo Martino's team play Honduras in a home friendly at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in the early hours of Saturday morning, as they look to hone their skills before the tournament.
England U21 put the shock of an early goal behind them to record a comprehensive 7-1 victory against Guinea in their second game of the Toulon Tournament and go top of Group B. Barely a minute was on the clock, when Thierno Diallo caught the young lions defence cold after some good build-up play down the right, he reacted quickest to see his bobbled effort trickle past Angus Gunn and give Guinea an unexpected lead in Aubagne.
Mats Hummels' switch of allegiance became official on Monday after he was pictured putting pen-to-paper on a Bayern Munich deal. Hummels was all smiles in Bavaria as he officially signed a five-year contract with the German giants next to club chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
LAURIE WHITWELL: Jamie Vardy is available to Champions League clubs for £20million this summer. The England international scored 24 Premier League goals this season.
Manchester United and Liverpool have been slapped with UEFA fines touching almost £90,000 for the behaviour of their supporters in the Europa League last 16.
Louis van Gaal's tenure at Manchester United has come to an end after two turbulent years. We take a look back at 10 of Van Gaal's memorable comments and how things turned out afterwards.
The Bristol Rovers manager is highly thought of in Football League circles having won consecutive promotions, and Leeds have asked for permission to formally talk to him.
Renato Sanches was fully expected to become a Manchester United player just a few weeks back before Bayern Munich pipped now sacked Louis van Gaal to his signature.
CHARLES SALE: Jose Mourinho's arrival at Manchester United is a huge bonus for kit suppliers adidas, whose £750million Old Trafford contract is their biggest sporting deal.
Barcelona have celebrated their historic 'double double' in style, returning to the Nou Camp to parade the Copa del Rey trophy in front of their fans amid a dazzling firework display. The Catalan side, who retained their La Liga title earlier this month with 91 points, added a second major domestic cup in as many years to their haul on Sunday night, beating Sevilla 2-0 in the final after extra-time at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon.
Sevilla have put their Copa del Rey defeat by Barcelona behind them by parading their Europa League trophy to thousands of supporters in Andalusia on Monday. Unai Emery's side beat Liverpool 3-1 in the final in Basel in Switzerland last Wednesday but had to put the proper celebrations on hold with another final, against Barcelona, to follow.
With last season coming to an end just a couple of weeks ago, Arsenal are already looking ahead to next season after unveiling their brand new home kit for the 2016-17 campaign.
The 29-year-old is one of five first-team players expected to depart following Newcastle's relegation. He came close to leaving for China in January and February after receiving offers.
Sportsmail understands the 34-year-old midfielder will be offered a new 12-month deal in the coming days, with the announcement of Mourinho expected this week.
West Ham have opened discussions ahead of a summer move for Besiktas winger Gokhan Tore. Negotiations are ongoing for the 24-year-old, with the Turkish club valuing their player at £12m.
Former England defender Jonathan Woodgate is among the senior players to have been released by Middlesbrough.
Mircea Lucescu has taken over as the head coach of Zenit St. Petersburg, the club have confirmed. The 70-year-old Romanian, who spent 12 years in charge of Shakhtar has signed a two-year contract.
38-year-old Sylvain Distin is one of six players to be released by Bournemouth this summer, along with Stephane Zubar, Josh Carmichael, Josh Wakefield, Mason Walsh and Jon Muleba.
Fourth seed Rafael Nadal prevailed 6-1 6-1 6-1 to book a second-round meeting with either Facundo Bagnis or Kenny De Schepper. Nadal has only not won two French Opens since 2005, with Roger Federer in 2009 and Stan Wawrinka denying him the trophy.
The world No 1 followed Andy Murray onto Court Philippe Chatrier but there was none of the drama of the Scot's five-set win over Radek Stepanek as Djokovic eased to a 6-4 6-1 6-1 victory.
The British number two began the match with two double faults and lost the first eight points but thereafter was the better player and came through 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4.
Varvara Lepchenko was repeatedly asked about allegations on internet sites she has been found with meldonium in her system, but in a sufficiently small quantity to have been granted an amnesty.
Keep track of all the latest results from the men's and women's singles from the French Open. Stick with Sportsmail for the best coverage from Roland Garros.
George Groves believes Martin Murray is a fighter in decline as a consequence of his defeat by Gennady Golovkin. The two are to fight on June 25 at London's 02 Arena on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's IBF heavyweight title defence against America's Dominic Breazeale. It will be Murray's second fight since his defeat by WBO super-middleweight champion Arthur Abraham, and sixth since being stopped by the devastating middleweight Golovkin.
Congolese centre Bismack Biyombo has gone from bit-part player to Raptors linchpin in the space of two weeks and his emergence has given Toronto a spark in their Eastern Conference final series against Cleveland. Biyombo grabbed 14 rebounds and had three blocks in Toronto's 105-99 home win over the Cavaliers on Monday, which tied the best-of-seven series at 2-2. It was a gritty encore performance to his franchise playoff-record 26 rebounds and four blocks in a Game Three triumph, and provided further evidence that the 23-year-old has found new life in Toronto.
Chris Eubank Snr believes his son's potential fight with Gennady Golovkin 'will happen' in September as they move on after the shock of Nick Blackwell's criticism aimed at them this week. Eubank Snr has conceded his call to his son to stop punching Blackwell in the head in the brutal fight that left the retired boxer 'technically dead' was both 'tactical and compassionate' in an appearance on Good Morning Britain. And speaking on Tuesday morning, Eubank Snr further expanded on plans to take on Golden Boy Golovkin with talks already taking place about a September date and London's O2 Arena a potential host venue.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes underwent knee surgery Tuesday, while fellow international Reece Topley has been ruled out for three months with a partial stress fracture.
JEFF POWELL: His is a moving story of brotherly love and Catholic compassion, woven into a Rocky-esque tale of brutal sporting triumph over old-fashioned working class hardship.
Wiggins, who had previously suggested he would retire after this summer's Olympics in Rio, has signed up to compete alongside Cavendish in what he calls 'the double act everyone wants to see'
Honda-powered McLaren have not won a grand prix since 2012 while Mercedes, with triple champion Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, have been victorious 36 of the last 43 races.
Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde says that the England encounter is 'too early' for national team skipper Sam Warburton as he continues his recovery from a shoulder injury suffered last month.
New national rugby coach Conor O'Shea pinpointed fitness and mental strength as the key areas to transform the Azzurri into 'the best Italian team ever'. The 45-year-old is the first Irishman to coach Italy.
Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Southwell, Hexham, Wolverhampton and Wetherby.
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne appears to have escaped serious injury after she suffered a fall at Mildura racecourse. Payne complained of abdominal pains.
With Premier League clubs up and down the country hoping to strengthen their squad and offload dead wood, Sportsmail has every summer move covered with this handy guide.
Keep track of all the latest new Premier League strips released throughout the summer as Sportsmail brings you all the kits as they released and provides an overall rating too.
As domestic campaigns across Europe prepare to get rolling again with tours and local fixtures across the globe. Here are all the Premier League pre-season fixtures and results.
His eyes were bright again. He was laughing and telling stories, urging supporters to dream and promising to uphold a proud club's traditions. Sitting in the No 7 restaurant, a shrine to some of the greatest players in Celtic's history, Brendan Rodgers looked and sounded once more like the man who took Liverpool to within two points of the Barclays Premier League in spring 2014, not the one who was ushered out the door in autumn 2015. Though there have been possibilities to manage in England since it ended abruptly at Anfield on October 4, a call from Celtic owner Dermot Desmond last Wednesday - after an initial meeting in London - convinced Rodgers he should re-launch his managerial career in Glasgow's goldfish bowl.
Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad stand comparison with any bowling combination Test cricket has ever seen and must now be the best England partnership ever.
I don't believe there has ever been a better era for British boxing and this weekend Britain has the opportunity to add two more world champions to its stunning roster.
Now that the curtain has fallen on the domestic season, it's time to reflect on the highs and lows, heroes and and villains, and what the future may hold.
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