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Erik ten Hag has insisted that spending money without a strategy is a recipe for failure as he considered Chelsea’s season and the possibility of a takeover at Manchester United. Chelsea have committed around £600 million for 16 new signings since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital bought the club a year ago but the 2021 Champions League winners visit Old Trafford on Thursday certain to finish in the bottom half of the table. Ten Hag has spent around £200m in his reign but United, who came sixth last season, will be guaranteed a top-four finish if they avoid defeat in either of their last two games of the season. But their future is shrouded in uncertainty with the owners, the Glazer family, putting the club up for sale. The Ineos businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani have both submitted three bids so far. Asked about comparisons with Chelsea, Ten Hag argued ambition and funds are not enough without a proper plan. “When there is no strategy behind, or (not) the right strategy, money doesn’t work,” he said. “In this moment there is a centralisation of good players, of the best managers, also of the money, it is all here in the UK. And that makes a great competition, but also a tough and a hard competition. “And you have to do the right things and you can have money but you have to do it and spend it in a smart way and also you need a strategy behind it, because, otherwise, the money doesn’t work.” Read More Football rumours: Manchester United ‘launching £55million swoop’ for Mason Mount Gareth Southgate adamant Raheem Sterling has the mental toughness to bounce back Frank Lampard not surprised contract talks with Mason Mount are taking time

What the papers say Manchester United are “launching a £55 million swoop” for Chelsea forward Mason Mount, according to the Daily Mail. The 24-year-old is also being sought by Liverpool and Arsenal as he enters the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge with his future under increasing uncertainty. The Independent reports Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, 25, in the summer. The Foxes could also lose attacker James Maddison, 26, after a tough season for the struggling club. West Ham are looking increasingly like they will keep David Moyes on as manager despite constant chatter all season that he would be moved on, The Guardian says. The 60-year-old may now be given another season after reaching the Europa Conference League final and winning their fight against relegation. And Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is considering allowing attacker Emile Smith Rowe, 22, to leave in order to make room for Maddison. According to the Daily Mirror, despite Smith Rowe being one of the most popular players among fans, he could be shown the door after failing to start a single game in all competitions this season. Social media round-up Players to watch Antonio Sanabria: The Mail reports via La Repubblica the Gunners are interested in adding the 26-year-old Torino and Paraguay forward in a deal worth £21.6m. Victor Osimhen: The Mirror reports via Il Mattino that Manchester United have been told they must pay £140m if they want to sign the 24-year-old Napoli striker. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live

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The Florida Panthers swept the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday to advance to their second Stanley Cup Final in franchise history and first since 1996.

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Cubs international prospect Josefrailin Alcántara is reportedly wanted by Dominican National Police as he's accused of a shooting death.There's some news that no one ever wants to see, and such is the case for a Chicago Cubs international prospect, Josefrailin Alcántara....

Browns new addition Za'Darius Smith has hopped over to a new conference and a new team, but he's wasted no time in making new friends.Za'Darius Smith has made his fair share of enemies in the NFC. After a tumultuous final season on the Green Bay Packers and his desire to force his...

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James Harden returning to the Rockets in free agency has been a buzzy item among NBA rumors in recent weeks, but is it all a leverage ploy for the 76ers?One of the biggest NBA rumors concerning free agency before we've even reached the offseason has been regarding former MVP and beard icon ...

Russell Wilson who? The Seahawks have been progressing forward since the Russell Wilson era and just took the next step in moving on from the veteran.Quarterback Russell Wilson gave a decade of solid performances to the Seattle Seahawks. Some years were better than others, but there's no do...

The Braves No. 3 overall prospect JR Ritchie is undergoing Tommy John surgery, but what does that mean for Atlanta and the development of the 19-year-old?The number of pitching injuries for the Atlanta Braves is getting absurd at this point. Max Fried and Kyle Wright remain out for another month...