Former Newcastle defender Beye takes over at Marseille
Former Newcastle and Aston Villa full-back Habib Beye has been appointed as Marseille's new head coach, replacing Roberto De Zerbi.
Beye played for Marseille for four years and was captain the latter two years, before moving to England to join Newcastle.
He spent two years at Newcastle between 2007 and 2009, including in the 2008/09 season when they were relegated from the Premier League.
Beye went on to to spend three years at Aston Villa but featured just 18 times.
He ended his playing career in 2012 after a short spell at Doncaster Rovers.
The 48-year-old played 45 times for Senegal. He has had managerial spells in France with Red Star and most recently at Rennes, who sacked him earlier in February.
Van Dijk backs Szoboszlai as future leader for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk believes midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has all the qualities to one day succeed him as Liverpool captain having led by example this season.
Szoboszlai has been the teams most consistent performer in a so-far underwhelming campaign of ups and downs despite being asked to play a number of different roles, most significantly standing in at right-back.
The 25-year-old, hailed by Mohamed Salah last weekend as one of the best players in the world right now, reached 10 goals for the season against Brighton and has already surpassed his best return for the club.
He is closing in on his career-best 12 he scored for RB Salzburg in 2019-20 but it is not just goals which have seen him stand out this season as he has been the driving force of the side.
Andy Robertson, 32 next month, is currently vice-captain but is out of contract in the summer and his future remains in doubt.
Thats all on the manager I think. I dont know. Yeah, was Van Dijks response when asked whether Szoboszlai could eventually inherit the armband.
Obviously he has been very good. Also a player who I think can still make the next step in terms of being a leader for this team.
It starts by leading by example and thats something he has done so far this season.
But also everything around it; there is still progress to be made and thats a good thing in my opinion so hopefully he will be very important for the years to come at Liverpool.
Talks are continuing over a new contract for the midfielder, who is still on the original deal he signed after his 60 million move in the summer of 2023 and has already been linked to Real Madrid.
However, his agent Matyas Esterhazy said this week they were not looking outside or elsewhere.
Leicester in advanced Rowett talks
Latest from Your Site News reporter Mark McAdam:
Leicester City are in advanced talks with Gary Rowett over their vacant managerial position.
Leicester have been without a permanent manager since sacking Marti Cifuentes in January.
Coach Andy King was placed in interim charge following the departure of Cifuentes and has led the first team for their last four matches.
Former Foxes midfielder Rowett has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Cifuentes long term, with discussions ongoing.
Rowett has been out of work since leaving Oxford United in December.
Paper Talk: Maguire linked with Saudi as future remains uncertain at Man Utd
Right, let's kick things off this morning with a quick roundup of some of the biggest stories making today's back pages, with Harry Maguire reportedly keen to extend his stay at Old Trafford - but he is now wanted by his former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers at Al-Qadsiah.
VOTE: Who is the best player in the Premier League?
After Bukayo Saka signed a new contract with Arsenal, making him the club's best-paid player, where does he rank among the best in the Premier League?
Saka's previous deal had been due to expire in June 2027, but he has now committed his future to the Gunners until 2031.
But in terms of the best of the best, what about Premier League top goalscorer Erling Haaland? Or is Saka's Arsenal team-mate Declan Rice, the Gunners' most expensive ever signing, worth more?
We've compiled a list of those and others in the mix - but there is an option if you think someone else deserves the top spot too. Let us know!
Diaz: Leaving Liverpool a 'good decision'
Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz speaking to Sky in Germany about leaving Liverpool:
"When FC Bayern approached me, it was clear from the very first moment that I wanted to go through with this transfer. It filled me with pride because I had known the club for a long time and basically understood what to expect there.
It was a good decision a decision for an incredible and outstanding team. And when you arrive somewhere new, you naturally want to give your very best, to give 100 per cent and to feel comfortable where you are. Being happy is the most important thing for a player and for his family as well. It was exactly the right move to come here.
I knew I would be joining an incredibly strong group of footballers and a club with excellent infrastructure and top-class training facilities. I had no doubts about that. The most difficult part for me and my family certainly was and still is the language but I knew I would fit in very well here and that I would contribute my part to the teams success just as I did previously in Liverpool. FC Bayern placed their trust in me, and I am trying to repay that trust on the pitch."
Man Utd have no intention of negotiating Rashford fee
Manchester United have no intention of re-negotiating a transfer fee for Marcus Rashford with Barcelona, according to the Daily Mail.
As part of the deal Barcelona agreed to pay 26million to make the deal permanent at the end of the season and they are also covering the entirety of Rashfords 315,000-a-week wages, the report states.
However, there have been stories emerging in the Spanish press that have claimed Barcelona are looking to negotiate a lower fee for Rashford.
Saka firmly among Premier League's best
Analysis by Your Site' Nick Wright:
Arsenal spent close to 300m on new signings during the summer transfer window, but securing Bukayo Saka's future might be their most significant piece of business this season.
The 24-year-old academy product has become a talismanic figure for the club. He captains the side in the absence of Martin Odegaard and continues to be crucial to their attack, with Arsenal consistently looking to him to unlock games from their right flank.
No player can claim to have been more influential under Arteta. In addition to making more Premier League appearances than any of his team-mates under the Spaniard, he ranks top for goals, assists, shots and chances created, underlining his all-round threat.
There is no doubting his status among the Premier League's elite. Since the start of the 2021/22 campaign, only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, and Ollie Watkins have contributed more goal involvements.
His groin injury was a significant factor in Arsenal's drop-off last season, but he has reached the halfway point of the new campaign having returned to top form.
The squad is deeper for the summer recruitment, but Saka remains vital, his future at the club assured.
Saka signs new Arsenal deal
Your Site News understands Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Arsenal until 2031.
Sakas previous deal was due to expire in the summer of 2027.
Your Site News reported last month that he and Arsenal had agreed on an extension in principle.
Saka has now put pen to paper though Arsenal have yet to officially confirm his new agreement.
Man Utd not willing to re-negotiate Rashford's Barca permanent fee
Latest from Your Site News' Danyal Khan:
Your Site News understands Manchester United are not and will not re-negotiate with Barcelona over the option fee for Marcus Rashford for his loan move to become permanent.
This comes amid a report that talks have been under way between the two clubs, with Barca wanting to pay less than the current option, which stands at around 26m (30m).
However, Your Site News understands that is not the case and from Uniteds point of view, the situation remains unchanged.
Rashford has scored 10 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish giants this season.
