Marcelo Gallardo has no contact with AC Milan so far
🚨❌ Marcelo #Gallardo has NOT had contact with #ACMilan so far.
— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) May 16, 2024
‼️ At the moment, it's not expected any type of approach from the 🔴⚫ toward the 🇦🇷 coach also in the next few days. 🐓⚽ #Transfers @valentinfurlan_ pic.twitter.com/sPsg2Y5Jwl
Tuchel wants Fernandes! Bayern coach makes transfer demand
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is set to sign a new contract with the Bavarians, however, he has two demands that may be deal-breakers.
As reported by The Independent, the former Chelsea boss has asked the club to undertake the signing of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. There have been reports of the Portuguese attacking midfielder being unsettled at Old Trafford this season, and that would play very well for Bayern as they may lose Jamal Musiala in the near future with Manchester City very interested in the German's services.
Lautaro Martinez in talks with Inter over extension
⚫️🔵🇦🇷 Lautaro Martínez on his deal due to expire in June 2026: “We are still in talks with the club to extend the contract”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 16, 2024
“I hope to reach an agreement with Inter as soon as possible”, told Sky. pic.twitter.com/Fy3bxFjjkc
Man Utd prepared to bring in new left-back this summer
🔴🆕 Manchester United plan, already clear since March — club prepared to bring in new left back in the summer transfer window. https://t.co/DlpPwHo72L
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 16, 2024
Nashville announce departure of Gary Smith
Nashville SC announced today the departure of Head Coach Gary Smith and Assistant Coach Steve Guppy from the Club.
— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) May 16, 2024
Former player and current Player Development Coach Rumba Munthali will step up as Interim Head Coach while the club conducts the search for the next head coach.
Chelsea set to make new bid for Estevao 'Messinho' Willian
🔵🇧🇷 Chelsea’s new bid for Estevão will be in excess of €55m release clause.#CFC will proceed like that to get better payment terms + more than 40% of the potential final fee in add-ons.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 16, 2024
Chelsea already did the same with Nico Jackson’s release clause last summer. pic.twitter.com/qUTPoYKLMA
Revealed: Why Bologna star Zirkzee is available for just £34m
Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee is available for a bargain price this summer due to the rather unique state of his contract.
Despite the Serie A side wanting much more for the in-form 22-year-old, he is in line to be snapped up for as little as £34 million (€39m/$43m). As reported by Gazzetta, that is the fixed price for the striker which has been agreed between his entourage and Bologna. The figure was a release clause for previous club Bayern Munich, but is now the amount also set for the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United - with the Bundesliga outfit holding the first-choice option.
Madrid lose interest in Davies as new full-back plans revealed
Real Madrid have reportedly lost interest in Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies and are now targeting Girona star Miguel Gutierrez instead.
The 14-time Champions League winners are always on the hunt for new signings to keep strengthening their squad and have been linked with a move for Bayern's Davies. However, according to Cope, that is not the case anymore as they have an eye on Gutierrez, who has shone with Girona this season.
Juventus present proposal to Bologna boss Thiago Motta
⚪️⚫️🆕 Juventus contract proposal to Thiago Motta to become their new head coach for next season is three year deal, valid until June 2027.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 16, 2024
Thiago Motta did an excellent job as Bologna manager qualifying to UCL… and he will inform the club about his final decision soon. pic.twitter.com/BBzngnfPVk
Dortmund keen to sign Jobe Bellingham
Borussia Dortmund are now eyeing Jobe Bellingham, for a potential move to the Bundesliga, according to Football Insider.
Bellingham, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder, made the switch from Birmingham City to Sunderland for a modest fee of £1.5 million last June. Since then, he has showcased his talent on the pitch, notably scoring seven goals in 47 appearances for Sunderland.
With Sunderland looking to balance their financial books by offloading some players, Dortmund sees an opportunity to swoop in and offer Jobe a chance to make his mark in one of Europe's top leagues. The success of Jude Bellingham at Dortmund likely adds to the allure of the move, as it demonstrates the club's ability to nurture young talent and provide them with a platform to thrive.
Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership tab...
Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had som...
Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan D...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow to ...
Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged Mil...
Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in hand....
Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unbea...
Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success at...
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The Un...
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Jota has a chance of starting against Bayern Munich after scoring and impressing in a 3-0 victory over Dundee United.Jota earned the club’s man-of-the-match award after cutting in from the left and curling home from 18 yards to double the lead given to the hosts by another impressive finish from Callum McGregor.The Portuguese winger has now started two gam...
