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.
The 29-year-old, who has made a string of gaffes this season, must now act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushed.Police pulled over Andre Onana's Lamborghini Urus on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was at the wheel in Gtr ManchesterOnana, above in the Lambo another time, must act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushedPolice pulled over the vehicle at ...
Manchester United have held talks with Victor Osimhen's entourage regarding a summer transfer, according to journalist Santi Aouna.The Red Devils are preparing for a busy summer transfer window, and they are expected to pursue a marquee striker, given the lack of firepower upfront.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have been the regular strikers this campaign, but the duo have netted just six Premi...
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Barcelona came back to beat last-place Valladolid. Real Madrid: Arsenal had beaten Bournemouth all eight times they played at the Emirates. Until losing 2-1 on Saturday. Four days before a Champions League semifinal at PSG Bayern hold off winning the league for another week so Harry Kane can be part of a potential title-clincher if Leverkusen win on Sunday Fir...
Villa eye Porto star as possible Rashford replacementAston Villa are scouting Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as they look to strengthen in attack this summer.There are doubts over the club's desire to trigger the option to buy Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins has been linked with a move away, so Samu could be the solution to their problems.McKennie set for bumper pay rise at Juventus?Weston McKennie...
Ruben Amorim felt Manchester United’s fighting spirit helped mask their weaknesses as Mason Mount inspired a comeback victory against Athletic Bilbao to help set up an “all or nothing” Europa League final against Tottenham.The Red Devils overcame a slow start to win 3-0 at a stunned San Mames and did so again having stuttered in Thursday’s semi-final second leg at Old Traff...
Ange Postecoglou launched an impassioned rant against Tottenham’s critics after a 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt sent them through to the Europa League final to keep the club on course to end their 17-year trophy drought.Spurs have not celebrated winning silverware since their 2008 League Cup success but set up an all-English final with Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21 with second-half goals b...
Chris Wilder and Liam Manning disagreed over the red card for Rob Dickie that proved the turning point in Sheffield United’s 3-0 play-off win at Bristol City.The Blades took a huge step towards the Sky Bet Championship play-off final as Harrison Burrows – converting from the spot after Dickie had felled Kieffer Moore – and second-half substitutes Andre Brooks and Callum O’H...
Manchester United will face Tottenham in an all-or-nothing Europa League final after substitute Mason Mount’s magical brace helped secure a 4-1 comeback win against battling Athletic Bilbao.Last week’s fantastic 3-0 semi-final first-leg win at San Mames put the Red Devils within touching distance of a return to Bilbao for the May 21 showpiece, but Ruben Amorim’s side rarely do th...
Sheffield United seized control of their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final by beating 10-man Bristol City 3-0 at Ashton Gate.Harrison Burrows gave the Blades the lead from the penalty spot just before the break and substitutes Andre Brooks and Callum O’Hare punished tiring hosts in the final quarter.The tie’s defining moment came in first-half stoppage time with a huge dollop of...
Tottenham remain on course to end their 17-year trophy drought and to win silverware in Ange Postecoglou’s second season after a 2-0 win in Bodo/Glimt sent them through to the Europa League final.Spurs held a two-goal lead after last week’s first leg in north London, but had been warned to expect a stern examination on Bodo’s notoriously difficult artificial surface in the Arctic...
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- 3 Kevin Schade’s double proves decisive as Brentford see off Manchester United
- 4 Ruben Amorim believes fighting spirit carried Man Utd to Europa League final
- 5 Daily Laugh - Finally. Good job Kane.
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