Nkunku informs Chelsea of desire to leave amid Bayern interest

Christopher Nkunku wants to leave Chelsea, having struggled for minutes under Enzo Maresca this season, but his hope of joining Bayern Munich could hinge on Mathys Tel's future.

Bayern showed interest in Nkunku during the January transfer window before ending their pursuit, but a back-up striker to Harry Kane is still on their wishlist and German journalist Christian Falk told CF Bayern Insider the attacker is still an option.

Ancelotti has already informed Madrid players of summer departure

According to The Athletic, Carlo Ancelotti has already informed members of the Madrid dressing room of his intention to depart the club. The report adds that the Italian is expected to finish this season before taking up his new position with Brazil in June.

Hummels may make shock return to BVB despite announcing retirement

Dortmund director Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted the German club could look to sign Hummels in an emergency deal for the summer's Club World Cup, despite the 2014 World Cup winner announcing his retirement earlier in April.

Watzke said on ZDF: "But there are currently a few players at the front, and those who have won the games in the last few weeks, they are not going to leave voluntarily and say, now we're going to sit on the bench because Mats is here for five weeks. We've actually agreed: If one of our defensive players is injured and can't participate in the Club World Cup, then Mats is our first alternative."

Gakpo opens up on Trent's future

Trent Alexander-Arnold is all set to exit Anfield at the end of the 2024-25 campaign as he is close to joining Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.

While Alexander-Arnold's departure is all but confirmed, his Reds teammate Cody Gakpo has urged him to continue at the English. After winning the Premier League title on Sunday, the Dutch forward told LFCTV: "Now with Mo and Virgil staying – and hopefully Trent as well – then you can keep building on that team for many years to come."

Barcelona identify Lewandowski's replacement

Per Marca, Barcelona have already started looking for a long-term replacement of Robert Lewandowski and are reportedly keen on launching a shock move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The former Manchester City star, who moved to Madrid last summer, have caught the eyes of Barca recruiters, who are plotting an ambitious move for the Argentine forward.

Man Utd could rekindle their interest in Bayern star

Premier League giants Manchester United reportedly tried to sign South Korean centre-back Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich last summer, but the German giants did not agree to release the player. But according to BILD's Christian Falk (via TEAMtalk), the Red Devils are once again expected to approach the player as they look to bolster their squad this summer.

Man City line up €50m offer for Atalanta star Ederson

According to TuttoAtalanta, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has "no doubts" over his desire for Ederson, who has developed into a fearsome midfielder in Italy's Serie A. The Brazil international was a key figure in Atalanta's Europa League triumph last season and has attracted the interest of some of Europe's biggest clubs, though any team looking to sign the 25-year-old may have to fork out as much as €50 million (£43m/$57m).

Man Utd submit contract offer for Cunha

Per TEAMtalk, Manchester United are determined to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves in the summer and have reportedly submitted a contract offer to the player. United are offering a five-year contract to the Brazilian forward. The parties are, however, yet to finalise on the player's wages.

Chelsea ready to offload Man Utd loanee Sancho

Chelsea signed Jadon Sancho on a loan deal last summer from Manchester United, with an obligation to permanently sign the winger this summer for a fee of £25 million ($33.2m). The Blues also have the option of walking back on the deal with a payout of £5 million ($6.6m), but have ultimately decided to keep the England international at Stamford Bridge over the summer.

Now, GiveMeSport reports that the West London club will go through with the obligation to buy Sancho from United this summer, before trying to flip it into a profit by potentially selling the England international to Dortmund.

Brazil 'confident' of prizing Ancelotti away from Real Madrid

The Brazilian federation are reportedly confident that they can sign Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager this summer.

Fabrizio Romano has now reported that CBF are confident that they can complete the signing of Ancelotti this summer. Spanish publication Relevo has also revealed that CBF delegates have already travelled to Spain to meet the Italian coach and potentially thrash out a deal.

Three English clubs show interest in Palace's Guehi

Per Fabrizio Romano, three Premier League clubs, Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle, are keen on signing England international defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in the summer. The journalist further claimed that there is a possibility that Guehi might exit Selhurst Park for free in June 2026.

Why Ronaldo never played in Germany explained

Ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann spoke glowingly about Cristiano Ronaldo's career, and lamented the fact that the Portuguese star never turned out in the Bundesliga. The Bavarian giants were linked with the attacker before his world record move to Real Madrid in 2009.

Hamann told Instant Casino: "Cristiano Ronaldo was linked to Bayern Munich when he left Manchester United and I would've loved to have seen him playing in the Bundesliga. He played and won two of the best leagues in the Premier League and La Liga, for German clubs it was always a question over the wages and the transfer fee. It would've been great to see how he did in the Bundesliga, but you can have no complaints over his career."

Mourinho backed to make stunning Premier League return

Jose Mourinho has been backed to make a stunning Premier League return as Joe Cole revealed secrets on the 'Special One's adoration of London.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Cole said: "Genuinely, I think he's a genius. I really do hope we see him in the Premier League again. He still's got it and I would love to have him back on these shows. He loves England. He loves London. Whichever club he comes in, will get a real bounce. I think Jose will stay for the next five, 10 years. But three-four years, you are going to win something, he's your man."