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SERGIO ROMERO has set his sights on being Manchester United’s No 1 goalkeeper after helping to win the Europa League. The Argentinian was picked by manager Jose Mourinho for all but three of their matches in Europe and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday’s final victory over Ajax. With David De Gea still linked with a move to Real Madrid, Romero said: ‘I chose to come here because of what the club is. I’ve been able to show I’m a

goalkeeper that can play for this club. I could be the No 1 or 2 (next season), it all depends on hard work and I do work hard. My intention is to stay.’ United full back Antonio Valencia has signed a new contract until 2019.

÷WATFORD have opened discussions with Marco Silva about their vacant manager’s job. Silva, 39, who left Hull earlier this week after failing to keep them in the Premier

League, has met Watford officials following the departure of Italian Walter Mazzarri after one season. The Portuguese had been in discussions over a move back to his home country with Porto’s but talks have stalled.

÷SWANSEA assistant manager Claude Makelele, 44, has

signed a new contract.

SEVILLA have agreed to release Jorge Sampaoli to become Argentina coach

SPURS beat Hong Kong champions Kitchee 4-1 in a friendly with goals from Son Heung-min, Vincent Janssen, Harry Kane and Kazaiah Sterling.

ENGLAND sealed top spot in Group A as they beat hosts South Korea 1-0 in the Under 20 World Cup in Suwon.