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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F19%2Fmatthijs-de-ligt.jpg "Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt celebrates after putting his side a goal in front against Tottenham Hotspur on May 8, 2019")
Ajax skipper Matthijs de Ligt: 'There is no agreement with Barcelona'
Frenkie de Jong says that "there is still no agreement" in place for him to join Barcelona from Ajax this summer.May 13, 17:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea vs. Man Utd: Champions League final revisited
Liverpool and Tottenham will do battle in Madrid next month, 11 years after domestic rivals Chelsea and United fought for the Champions League title.May 9, 11:34
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Edwin van der Sar 'to snub Manchester United return'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar will reportedly turn down the chance to return to the club as technical director in favour of staying at Ajax.May 5, 09:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F18%2Frio-ferdinand.jpg "Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand pictured in April 2019")
Rio Ferdinand 'in talks over Manchester United sporting director role'
Rio Ferdinand is the latest ex-Manchester United player to be linked with a backroom position at Old Trafford, having reportedly been asked to become sporting director.Apr 30, 13:00
Manchester United want Edwin van der Sar to lead squad overhaul?
Edwin van der Sar, currently employed as Ajax's technical director, is reportedly wanted by Manchester United to lead their squad overhaul this summer.Apr 18, 18:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F16%2Fjuvaja_2.jpg "Matthijs de Ligt celebrates Ajax's second goal against Juventus on April 16, 2019")
Five reasons behind Ajax's stunning Champions League run
The Dutch side have knocked out Real Madrid and Juventus in this season's Champions League.Apr 17, 13:47
Edwin van der Sar open to Manchester United return as director of football
Edwin van der Sar is open to the possibility of returning to Manchester United in a boardroom role, but not until he has finished his project with current employers Ajax.Apr 7, 18:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F11%2Fbayliv_1.jpg "Virgil van Dijk celebrates with Roberto Firmino after scoring Liverpool's second goal against Bayern Munich on March 13, 2019")
Premier League clubs match Champions League record
Liverpool have joined Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City in the last eight.Mar 13, 22:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F04%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp gets emotional on January 19, 2019")
Over to you Liverpool - Premier League clubs could match Champions League record
Victory for Liverpool over Bayern Munich would make it four English sides in the last eight of the competition.Mar 12, 23:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F01%2Fmncliv.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaks to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp during their Premier League clash at Anfield on October 7, 2018")
Premier League clubs have chance to match Champions League record
Manchester City and Liverpool could join Manchester United and Tottenham in the last eight of the competition this week.Mar 12, 12:39
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Eric Cantona emerges as favourite for Manchester United role
Eric Cantona is the bookies' favourite to take over as Manchester United's director of football, despite not being involved in the game for more than two decades.Feb 15, 13:54
Edwin van der Sar set for Manchester United role?
Manchester United are reportedly considering former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar in their search for a new director of football.Jan 22, 21:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F33%2Fpetr-cech.jpg "Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech claps supporters after his side's Premier League defeat to Manchester City on August 12, 2018")
Petr Cech takes his place among the Premier League goalkeeper greats
The Arsenal keeper holds the record for the highest number of Premier League clean sheets with 202.Jan 15, 15:29
Edwin van der Sar not interested in Manchester United return
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar rules himself out of the running to take over as the club's director of football.Sep 9, 08:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley")
Campos 'leading candidate for director of football role at Manchester United'
A report claims that Luis Campos, who has worked closely with Jose Mourinho in the past, is a strong contender to become Manchester United's new director of football.Aug 15, 15:10
Edwin van der Sar being considered for Manchester United role?
Manchester United reportedly line up four candidates, including club legend Edwin van der Sar, to become their first ever director of football.Aug 13, 18:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fdaley-blind.jpg "Daley Blind in action for Manchester United on October 31, 2017")
Edwin van der Sar hails Daley Blind as Ajax move draws closer
Ajax general manager Edwin van der Sar brands Daley Blind "a fantastic player" as the Dutch giants reportedly close in on a deal for the Manchester United midfielder.Jul 15, 21:21
Edwin van der Sar: 'Jose Mourinho must entertain supporters'
Edwin van der Sar is hopeful that Jose Mourinho can bring entertaining football back to Manchester United with his summer signings.Jun 9, 17:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F09%2Farsene-wenger-steve-bould.jpg "Arsene Wenger and Steve Bould watch on during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal on March 4, 2018")
Report: Arsenal monitoring young Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring teenage Ajax and Netherlands defender Mathijs de Ligt with a view to a potential summer bid.Apr 1, 08:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F40%2Fpetr-cech.jpg "Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Petr Cech can emulate Edwin van der Sar'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger backs Gunners goalkeeper Petr Cech to emulate former Manchester United stopper Edwin van der Sar and play until he is 40 years old.Nov 29, 17:06
Edwin van der Sar: 'I rejected Liverpool for a bigger challenge at Juventus'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar reveals that he rejected the chance to join Liverpool as he desired a "bigger challenge" at Juventus.Oct 14, 11:19
Edwin van der Sar: 'There are no divided loyalties in Europa League final'
Former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar - now CEO at Ajax - says there will be no divided loyalties when the Dutch club face Manchester United in the Europa League final. May 22, 17:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmichael-carrick.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Manchester United announce plans for Michael Carrick testimonial
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is among the names confirmed to take part in Michael Carrick's Old Trafford testimonial later this year.Mar 2, 14:35
Edwin van der Sar coming out of retirement
Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar answers a plea from his first club VV Noordwijk to ease their injury problems between the posts.Mar 10, 10:54
Edwin van der Sar urges Manchester United to keep faith with Louis van Gaal
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar hails Louis van Gaal as the best coach he has ever worked under and urges the club to keep faith with the manager.Mar 3, 20:12
Manchester United's David de Gea wants legendary status
David de Gea is aiming to become a Manchester United legend, just like fellow goalkeepers Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar.Jan 17, 11:34
On this day: Wayne Rooney at the double against Sheffield United
Nine years ago today, Wayne Rooney scored both goals as Manchester United came from behind to beat Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.Nov 18, 06:00
OTD: Ton up for Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United score five
On this day in 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Stoke City to break the 100-goal barrier at Manchester United in his final season at the club.Nov 15, 10:00
Vicente del Bosque backs David de Gea
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque backs Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to enjoy a long and successful career in the La Roja goal.Nov 11, 14:05
Five of the best consolation goals
Following Olivier Giroud's goal against Bayern Munich, Sports Mole picks out five of the best consolation goals.Nov 5, 12:50
On this day: Southampton's James Beattie nets hat-trick against Fulham
Thirteen years ago today, James Beattie scored a hat-trick as Southampton came back from two goals down to beat Fulham.Oct 27, 06:00
Igor Akifeev keen to avoid "horrible memories" of playing Manchester United
CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev hopes to avoid another "horrible" evening against Manchester United after drawing 3-3 in their last game against the English side.Oct 20, 20:16
Gary Neville: 'David de Gea is a match-winner'
Gary Neville says that David de Gea is a "match-winning goalkeeper" after his return to the Manchester United starting XI.Sep 13, 18:13
Ray Parlour: Arsenal's signing of Petr Cech "superb"
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour hails the club's signing of Petr Cech, saying that the goalkeeper can be as important to the Gunners as former keepers Seaman and Lehmann.Aug 8, 10:54
Arsene Wenger: 'Petr Cech can be like Edwin van der Sar'
Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech can emulate the legendary Edwin van der Sar as far as longevity goes.Jul 31, 22:19
Manchester United legends win six-goal thriller
Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke are among the goalscorers as Manchester United legends defeat Bayern Munich legends 4-2 at Old Trafford.Jun 14, 15:30
Edwin van der Sar coy on Petr Cech, Hugo Lloris suitability
Edwin van der Sar talks to Sports Mole about the goalkeeping situation at Manchester United, but refuses to favour either Petr Cech or Hugo Lloris.Jun 14, 14:51
Edwin van der Sar: David de Gea is not "irreplaceable"
Edwin van der Sar insists that Manchester United would be able to find a replacement for David de Gea should he leave the club to join Real Madrid this summer.Jun 14, 14:38
On this day: Manchester United finally replace Peter Schmeichel
Ten years ago today, Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar completed his move from Fulham to Manchester United.Jun 6, 07:00
On this day: Fabien Barthez joins Manchester United
Fifteen years ago today, Manchester United completed the signing of World Cup-winning goalkeeper Fabien Barthez.May 31, 07:00
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