Man Utd closing in on signing Simons
Manchester United are being considered favourites to sign Netherlands and RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons in the summer. With Mohamed Salah all set to extend his Liverpool stay, the Reds will likely end their pursuit of Simons, which puts the Red Devils in an advantageous position in the transfer race, as per BILD journalist Christian Falk, who told Caughtoffside.
Arsenal set to offer new long-term contract to Nwaneri
Per BBC, Arsenal are planning to hold talks with young forward Ethan Nwaneri as they look to offer the player a new long-term contract. While the club are yet to table a formal offer, they are in contact with the player's representatives. Signing the new deal will see a significant rise in the striker's salary.
Liverpool determined to sign Barcelona star in the summer
Per Fichajes, Liverpool are showing strong interest in signing Barcelona's star defender Ronald Araujo in the summer and are reportedly ready to offer a massive €100m as a transfer fee as they have identified the Uruguayan as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.
Brazil close in on new candidate amid Ancelotti link
Dorival Jr was sacked late last month following Brazil's thumping loss to Argentina, leading to reports that Carlo Ancelotti was being sounded out by the country's football federation. However, UOL claims the Selecao are pursuing Al-Hilal manager Jorge Jesus instead.
How Chelsea's salary structure is hampering striker search
Chelsea are in the market to sign a new striker this summer, but competition for the top targets is intense as the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham are all looking to strengthen in attack, too.
The London club are at a disadvantage when it comes to negotiating with targets, though, due to the low salaries they are putting on the table in comparison to their rivals, instead offering to compensate players by including big incentives in their contracts. According to the Daily Mail, one striker has already knocked Chelsea back as other clubs offered higher wages, including one from the bottom half of the Premier League.
Delap's cut-price Ipswich relegation release clause revealed
According to The Guardian, should Ipswich Town be relegated from the Premier League this season, Liam Delap's release clause will drop from a reported £40 million ($51m) to £30m ($38m). This news will have put suitors like Chelsea and Manchester United on high alert as both look to sign the 22-year-old forward in the upcoming transfer window.
Postecoglou admits fans expect him to get the sack
Ange Postecoglou admitted that many fans expect him to leave Tottenham even if they win the Europa League ahead of their clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.
Liverpool closing in on Salah & Van Dijk contract renewals
Mohamed Salah is close to an agreement with Liverpool over an extension, the Daily Mail reports, with a two-year deal expected to be announced. Virgil van Dijk, meanwhile, said recently that "progress" has been made in talks with the Premier League leaders and is expected to commit his future to the club.
Ancelotti set to be sacked by Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti's days at Real Madrid appear to be numbered as the coach faces the sack following the losses to Valencia and Arsenal.
The legendary coach can still guide the Spanish giants to a treble of trophies this term, but Relevo reports his fate is all but sealed as the club's board are not pleased with his handling of the team. It would take a repeat of last season's 'miracle' to rescue his job.
Juventus turn attention from Osimhen to Lookman
According to a report from Tuttosport, Juventus are no longer pursuing a summer transfer for wantaway Napoli man Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, and have instead turned their attention towards Atalanta talisman Ademola Lookman.
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