Football rumours: England looking to add Henrique Hilario to backroom staff

Nov 12, 2024 2 min read
Chelsea goalkeeper coach Henrique Hilario is wanted by England (Joe Giddens/PA)
Chelsea goalkeeper coach Henrique Hilario is wanted by England (Joe Giddens/PA)

What the papers say

The FA is poised to hold more talks about seeking to add Chelsea goalkeeping coach Henrique Hilario to incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel’s backroom staff, writes the Telegraph.

Soccer – UEFA Champions League – Round of 16 – Second Leg – Juventus v Celtic – Juventus Stadium
Paul Pogba could be set for a new club (Nick Potts/PA)

France midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, is inching closer to signing on the dotted line for another club as a free agent once his doping ban concludes, terminating his contract with Juventus, as per Sky Sports.

Frank Lampard is understood to be a candidate for the vacant manager’s job at Coventry, Sky Sports reports.

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Players to watch

Cristian Romero: Tottenham are set to knock back Real Madrid’s renewed interest in the 26-year-old defender, reports Football Insider.

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham’s Cristian Romero has been linked with a move (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Joshua Zirkzee: Manchester United are considering moving the 23-year-old Netherlands striker on as Serie A clubs continue to monitor his developments, according to Italian publication Calciomercato.

Mohammed Kudus: Arsenal are ready to spend £83 million on the West Ham star, with the 24-year-old Ghana forward interested in joining the Gunners to play European football, according to Spanish publication Fichajes.

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