Press (Football) Gossip

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23 January 2026

Mohamed Salah and Vinicius Jr prime targets for Saudi Pro League, Crystal Palace hold talks with Wolves over move for Jorgen Strand Larsen and Chelsea consider loan deal for Douglas Luiz.

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 33, and Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, 25, will be the two prime transfer targets for the Saudi Pro League this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Meanwhile, Salah will leave Liverpool this summer, Saudi Pro League insiders believe. (i Paper - subscription required), external

Tottenham's Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, is interesting Inter Milan as they line up a replacement for Switzerland international Yann Sommer, 37. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Crystal Palace have held talks with Wolves regarding a potential move for 25-year-old Norway striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Talksport), external

Manchester United are ready to open contract talks with 20-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. (Sky Sports), external

Chelsea are considering a loan move to sign 27-year-old Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, for the rest of the season. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC are interested in England Under-21 international midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, who is on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool. (Sky Sports), external

Leeds and Sunderland are both set to miss out on a move for Norwich City striker Josh Sargent. The 25-year-old USA international is keen on a move back to Major League Soccer with Toronto FC his preferred option. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are looking into signing 16-year-old defender Iago Machado from Brazilian side Corinthians. (Globo - in Portuguese), external

Roma and several other clubs are still in the race for Manchester United and Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24. (Florian Plettenberg)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Powerful figures in Saudi Arabian football are increasingly confident Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window - Daily Mirror.

Salah and Vinicius Jr will be the two prime transfer targets for the Saudi Pro League this summer - The Telegraph.

Virgil van Dijk said the way Arne Slot is talked about is "very disrespectful" to the Liverpool head coach - The Telegraph.

Tottenham have no appetite to sell Micky van de Ven amid speculation that Liverpool are avid admirers of the talented Netherlands international and could move for him at the end of the season - Daily Mirror.

Chelsea great Marcel Desailly believes Cole Palmer could hand in a transfer request if he doesn't think the Blues can claim Premier League glory inside the next two years - Daily Mirror.

Chelsea are also considering a loan move for Douglas Luiz to boost their injury-hit midfield - The Times.

Crystal Palace are in the market for a striker in the January window, whatever happens regarding Jean-Philippe Mateta's uncertain future - The i Paper.

Palace have held talks with Wolves regarding a potential move for 25-year-old Norway striker Jorgen Strand Larsen - TalkSPORT.

Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund had scouts present in Sweden On Thursday to cast an eye over Red Star Belgrade's 17-year-old midfield prospect Vasilije Kostov in the Europa League against Malmo - Daily Mirror.

The Premier League will launch a new campaign to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in football in February, having previously ended its long-standing partnership with Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign - The Athletic.

Former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou lavished praise on Arsenal following his first scouting mission in his new role with UEFA - The Express.


WORLD CUP

The Football Supporters' Association has told FIFA president Gianni Infantino to 'concentrate on making cheap tickets' after his remark about the lack of arrests at 2022 World Cup in Qatar - The Times.

SCOTLAND

Rangers are exploring a move for Sheffield Wednesday star Yan Valery - Scottish Sun.

 

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24th January


Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been told to find a new club this summer,
Arsenal eye summer move for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez,
while Liverpool are set to battle Bayern Munich for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.

England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been told to leave Real Madrid, despite reports in Spain suggesting new manager Alvaro Arbeloa has urged the 27-year-old to find a new club this summer. (Mail), external

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of launching a summer move for 25-year-old Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez. (ESPN), external

Bayern Munich will have competition from Liverpool in the race to sign Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, 19, from RB Leipzig. (Bild - in German), external

Liverpool's English defender Joe Gomez, 28, is wanted by AC Milan. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

West Ham have rejected a bid worth £32.9m plus £3m in add-ons from Flamengo for 28-year-old Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, and Brighton and Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, have emerged as more realistic targets for Manchester United than Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, who they believe will join Manchester City. (The I - subscription required), external

Liverpool are looking to bring Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas, 29, back from his loan at Roma. (Talksport), external

Chelsea have made initial approach to Juventus to discuss a loan deal for 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Rennes will target Toulouse's English centre-back Charlie Cresswell, 23, should 20-year-old French defender Jeremy Jacquet leave them for Chelsea. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Barcelona will attempt to ward off interest in attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez by offering the 22-year-old Spaniard a new contract. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Brighton have made 19-year-old English winger Tommy Watson available for loan, with several clubs in the Championship and one in the Premier League interested. (Sky Sports)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been told to leave Real Madrid, despite talk of new manager Alvaro Arbeloa urging him to find a new club this summer - Daily Mail.

Manchester United believe Elliot Anderson is set to join Manchester City this summer - The I

Arsenal are plotting a shock summer swoop for Atletico Madrid hitman Julian Alvarez - The Sun

Everton fear Jack Grealish may need surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot and could miss the rest of the season - Daily Mail


EUROPEAN

Barcelona will attempt to ward off interest in attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez by him a new contract - Sport

Rennes will target Toulouse's English centre-back Charlie Cresswell should French defender Jeremy Jacquet leave them for Chelsea - Sky in Germany

 

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25th January

Tottenham and Liverpool discussing £5m deal for Andy Robertson,
Bournemouth close to signing Christos Mandas on loan
and Arsenal will have to spend £80m for Julian Alvarez.

Tottenham and Liverpool are discussing a £5m package in the deal for Scotland captain Andy Robertson, 31. (Mail), external

Meanwhile, the Reds have renewed their interest in 28-year-old Fulham and United States left-back Antonee Robinson. (Teamtalk), external

Bournemouth are close to completing the loan signing of Lazio and Greece goalkeeper Christos Mandas, 24, for £2.6m. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Arsenal will have to spend £80m to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 25, this summer. (Football Insider), external

Sunderland have made contact with Borussia Monchengladbach regarding a potential move for Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, 32. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany), external

Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, 29, is still in talks with Arsenal over the terms of his exit to Ajax on a permanent deal. (Sky Sports), external

Crystal Palace are aiming to bring in a short-term replacement for Manchester City and England centre-back Marc Guehi, 25, before the transfer window closes. (Givemesport), external

Lazio are keen on a January deal to sign Everton's 22-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. (Gianluca Di Marzio - in Italian), external

Chelsea and Aston Villa are closely monitoring 18-year-old Paris St-Germain and Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham and Liverpool are discussing a £5m package in the deal for Andy Robertson - Daily Mail

Aston Villa have included Liverpool-loanee Harvey Elliott in their squad for Sunday's game at Newcastle - Daily Telegraph

Sunderland have made contact with Borussia Monchengladbach regarding a potential move for Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin - Sky in Germany

Chelsea and Aston Villa are closely monitoring 18-year-old Paris St-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye - Sky in Germany


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Ipswich Town chiefs are pushing hard to pip Rangers for Sunderland star Dan Neil - Daily Record

 

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26th January

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold
while Liverpool get positive response after approaching Xabi Alonso.

Manchester City are actively keeping tabs on England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty continues to grow over the 27-year-old's future at Real Madrid. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool have contacted ex-Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso's representatives to enquire about the Spaniard's availability, with the 44-year-old reportedly giving a positive response to his former club's approach. (AS - in Spanish), external

Bournemouth are close to completing the signing of Vasco da Gama's Brazilian forward Rayan, 19, on a permanent deal. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Lazio have submitted an offer worth up to £15m for Everton's 22-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking Rennes' 18-year-old French striker Mohamed Kader Meite. (Caughtoffside), external

Meanwhile, Ligue 1 side Rennes have rejected Chelsea's January approach for France Under-21 centre-back Jeremy Jacquet but the Blues remain keen on a summer deal for the 20-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Borussia Monchengladbach and Switzerland goalkeeper Jonas Omlin, 32, who was a target for Sunderland, has joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany)

 

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26th January - Part 2


PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal cyborgs malfunction - The Guardian

Arsenal overcautious and over-emotional: This was the worst version of themselves - The Telegraph

Dancing Michael Carrick has made Manchester United free again - Daily Mail

Chelsea say it is "impossible" to sell 19-year-old Josh Acheampong this winter, despite interest from both Crystal Palace and Bayern Munich - Daily Mail

Marc Guehi was lying in an MRI machine with his Liverpool medical almost complete when he was told his summer Deadline Day move to Liverpool was off - Daily Mail

Flamengo are in advanced talks to sign Lucas Paqueta from West Ham - The Athletic

Chelsea have activated a recall option for Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund - The Athletic

Fulham are back in talks for PSV's Ricardo Pepi after a second £38m bid - The Athletic

Rennes have rejected Chelsea's Jeremy Jacquet approach - Fabrizio Romano

John Terry has rubbed salt in Arsenal's wounds by highlighting they can no longer break Chelsea's record for fewest goals conceded in a Premier League season - Daily Mail


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Danny Rohl says his Rangers players are relishing their task of hunting down leaders Hearts in the Scottish title race - Daily Mail

Celtic are in the race to sign Norway international Felix Horn Myhre - Scottish Sun

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Former Manchester United winger Nani has signed for Kazakhstani club FC Aktobe - The Sun

 

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27th January 2026


Nottingham Forest make a £35m bid for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta,
Juventus are considering a move for Everton's Beto,
and Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes will decide on his future at the end of the season.

Nottingham Forest have made a £35m bid for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the Eagles want a £40m package and will only let the 28-year-old Frenchman leave if that price is met and they are able to bring in a replacement. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Everton and Guinea-Bissau forward Beto, 27, is one of the options Juventus are considering as they look to bring in a striker during the winter transfer window. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Juventus are also interested in Liverpool's Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 28, and 24-year-old Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, who is at Manchester United. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

France striker Randal Kolo Muani, 27, is on a season-long at Tottenham from Paris St-Germain and is another option Juventus have asked about. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is set to wait until the end of the season before deciding on his future, with the 31-year-old's current deal running until 2027 and having the option of a further year. (Mirror), external

Atletico Madrid are set to hold talks with Atalanta about signing 26-year-old Brazil midfielder Ederson from the Italian side. (AS - in Spanish), external

Everton have rejected an offer from Lazio for 22-year-old English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Newcastle United's English defender Jamal Lascelles, 32, has been told he can leave the club if the right deal is found. (Chronicle), external

Wolves have rejected a £6.9m bid from Roma for 23-year-old Norway left-back David Moller Wolfe. (Sky Sports), external

Former Southampton and Rangers manager Russell Martin is among the candidates to take over as Leicester City manager following the sacking of Marti Cifuentes. (Football Insider), external

Former Leicester City player Gary Rowett and Hearts manager Derek McInnes are also being considered by the Foxes. (Mail)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Bruno Fernandes is once again understood to be considering his Manchester United future - Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink analyse Manchester United's late winner against Arsenal

Chelsea's Cole Palmer would be open to a sensational transfer to Manchester United and is unsettled living in London - The Sun

Lewis Dunk is a target for Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche despite signing a new deal with Brighton only last month - Daily Mail

Food health inspectors have handed out a five-star health rating to Manchester United after two years of misery when it came to food operation cleanliness at Old Trafford - Daily Mail


EFL

Alexandre Pato has held talks over buying League Two side Colchester United - Daily Mirror

Gary Rowett is among the early candidates for the vacant manager's job at Leicester City, who fired Marti Cifuentes after only six months in charge - Daily Mail

Premier League cult hero Fabio Borini is extending his stay at Salford City until at least the end of the season - The Sun

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Rangers have received a £2m bid from Cypriot Champions League outfit Pafos for misfit striker Danilo - The Scottish Sun

Rangers have offered around £2.6m to land towering striker Ryan Naderi - The Scottish Sun

Celtic have been told John Beaton had no right to get involved and suggest an upgrade to Auston Trusty's yellow card at Tynecastle on Sunday by a former top SFA ref - Daily Record

WORLD CUP

Thomas Tuchel and the England coaching staff have earmarked MLS side Sporting Kansas City's youth facility at the Swope Soccer Village as their preferred centre of operations at the World Cup - Daily Mail

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Former Spain head coach Roberto Moreno is believed to have been sacked from his most recent coaching role at Russian club FC Sochi after an over-reliance on AI programme ChatGPT led to him 'ignoring common sense' - Daily Mail

 

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28th January 2026


Brighton have turned down an approach from Nottingham Forest for Lewis Dunk,
Chelsea consider Cole Palmer to be "untouchable"
and Raheem Sterling is expected to leave the Stamford Bridge club.

Brighton have turned down an approach from Nottingham Forest for 34-year-old England defender Lewis Dunk. (Sky Sports), external

Chelsea consider playmaker Cole Palmer, 23, "untouchable" amid links with Manchester United and regard the England international, who is contracted until 2033, a key player in the club's future. (Sky Sports), external

But Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is expected to leave before the winter transfer window closes, with both parties in talks about securing an exit for the 31-year-old former England international. (Fabrizio Romano), external

West Ham are looking at loan deals for Tottenham's Czech keeper Antonin Kinsky, 22, and Chelsea's French defender Axel Disasi, 27, but the Hammers will have to send Brazilian defender Igor Julio, 27, back to Brighton to help make both deals happens. (Guardian), external

The representatives of 29-year-old Manchester United keeper Andre Onana, who is on loan at Trabzonspor, have held talks about the Cameroon international returning to former club Inter Milan in the summer. (Mail), external

Wolves are in talks to sign 25-year-old England midfielder Angel Gomes on loan from French club Marseille. (Talksport), external

Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko is another target for Wolves, with Championship clubs Coventry City and Middlesbrough also interested in the 26-year-old Mali international. (Football Insider), external

Burnley are in talks with West Ham over signing 31-year-old English midfielder James Ward-Prowse on loan. (Telegraph), external

Sunderland have played down reports 20-year-old Spanish forward Eliezer Mayenda could be allowed to move to Paris FC. (The I paper - subscription required)



PREMIER LEAGUE

Andre Onana could be handed the opportunity to return to Inter Milan from Manchester United this summer after his agents held talks with the Serie A club - Daily Mail

Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to have his loan deal with Nottingham Forest cancelled within the next 24 hours - Daily Mail

Youri Tielemans has undergone a second assessment on the ankle injury that has forced Aston Villa to revive their interest in former midfielder Douglas Luiz - Daily Mail

Manchester United can expect to bank over £175 million from a 10-year sponsorship deal on the new Old Trafford, according to fresh industry research - The Sun


EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Real Madrid have secured the future of wonderkid Enzo Alves after he signed his first professional contract - The Sun

Barcelona have confirmed the departure of talented young midfielder Dro Fernández to Paris Saint-Germain with the club president, Joan Laporta, describing the situation around his move as "unpleasant" - The Guardian

US national team defender Alex Freeman is set to move from Orlando City to Villarreal in Spain's La Liga - The Athletic

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Rangers have rejected a £23m transfer windfall for Djeidi Gassama and Youssef Chermiti - Scottish Sun

Celtic have been told they'll need to stump up close to £7m to land striker Kasper Hog - Daily Record

WORLD CUP

Pubs will be allowed to stay open as late as 2am during the World Cup, the Government has confirmed - The Sun

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal are heading to Mexico's party capital for the World Cup. That is despite Portugal having no matches in the country - The Sun


WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Players aged under 23 in Women's Super League 2 are not guaranteed to be paid the equivalent of the national living wage for a typical full-time worker annually - The Guardian

 

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29th Jamuary 2026


Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani and Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee are attracting interest from Juventus,
Luis Enrique's stint as Paris St-Germain manager may be extended
and Harry Maguire is waiting for talks over his Manchester United future.

Juventus are stepping up their efforts to sign 27-year-old France striker Randal Kolo Muani, who is on loan at Tottenham from Paris St-Germain, and Spurs could look to replace him with Crystal Palace's France forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, if he leaves. (Mail), external

Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee is also an option for Juventus, with Manchester United now open to the 24-year-old leaving them on loan. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Manchester United are also considering what to do with England international Harry Maguire. The club have not held substantive talks with the 32-year-old defender who is out of contract at the end of the season. Teams in Italy and Turkey have been in touch with his agent. (Athletic - subscription required), external

The Saudi Pro League is planning a move for Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele, 28, after this summer's World Cup. (Sky Sports), external

PSG have started talks to extend the contract of manager Luis Enrique, whose current deal with the Champions League holders runs out in 2027. (Le Parisien - in French), external

Turkey attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz, 20, has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs but is close to extending his contract with Juventus. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Atletico Madrid want to sign Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, who is out of contract at Bayern Munich in the summer, and the 30-year-old is considering the offer. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Serie A strugglers Fiorentina have contacted West Ham about signing England defender Kyle Walker-Peters, 28, and French midfielder Soungoutou Magassa, 22, from the Hammers. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Football Italia), external

Jesse Lingard, 33, is in talks with English and Italian clubs. The former Manchester United midfielder, who has 32 England caps, is a free agent after leaving FC Seoul in December. (Mail+ - subscription required), external

River Plate have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old Chelsea and Ecuador attacking midfielder Kendry Paez, who has spent the first half of this season at Strasbourg on loan. (Fabrizio Romano), external

AC Milan are on the lookout for a defender and could target Radu Dragusin of Tottenham. The 23-year-old Romania international is also of interest to Roma and Napoli. (Calciomercato)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United have not held substantive talks with Harry Maguire and are unsure what to do with the defender who is out of contract at the end of the season - The Athletic

PSV's Ricardo Pepi has turned down West Ham as he waits for Fulham to submit a third bid for him - The Sun

Liverpool currently have no plans to bring back Kostas Tsimikas from his loan at Roma - Daily Mail

Bournemouth are in talks with Inter Milan winger Luis Henrique - TalkSPORT


EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Jesse Lingard is in advanced talks to join an unnamed Serie A club despite having talks with various Premier League clubs since becoming a free agent - The Sun

Brighton have given permission to centre back Diego Coppola to join Paris FC on loan - Daily Mail

PSG have began talks with manager Luis Enrique to extend his contract amid reported interest from Manchester United - Le Parisien


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Celtic's Reo Hatate is the source of interest from several English clubs - Scottish Sun

 

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30th January 2026



Raheem Sterling's representatives in talks with seven Champions League level clubs,
Tottenham and Burnley also interested in England winger,
and Cole Palmer out of Manchester United's price range.

The representatives of England winger Raheem Sterling, 31, who left Chelsea by mutual consent earlier this week, are in talks with seven Champions League level clubs who want to sign him. (Sky Sports), external

Tottenham are seriously considering signing Sterling, who is now a free agent, and manager Thomas Frank is "on board" with the move. (Teamtalk), external

Burnley, along with Italian Serie A sides Juventus and Napoli, are also interested in Sterling. (Mail), external

Manchester United will not be signing Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, 23, this summer, as bosses know the England international is out of the club's price range. (Mirror), external

Chelsea are planning on spending 150m euros (£129m) on Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 22, this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Ajax are set to sign Ukraine midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko, 29, who is on loan at Nottingham Forest from Arsenal, on a permanent deal for about 1.5m euros (£1.3m), plus add-ons dependant on the Dutch side qualifying for the Champions League. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is on Real Madrid's shortlist to become their new manager this summer. (Sky Germany), external

Chelsea remain in talks with Rennes to sign 20-year-old French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet before the January transfer window closes. (Givemesport), external

Real Madrid want to sign Manchester United and Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, because of their defensive weaknesses. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester City have agreed a deal to send 17-year-old English defender Stephen Mfuni on loan to Watford until the end of the season. (Fabrizio Romano)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham are exploring a move for former Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby as they look to boost their attacking options before the January transfer deadline - The Independent

Tottenham Hotspur are one of a number of clubs weighing up the availability of Raheem Sterling as a free agent - Daily Mail

Arsenal are exploring a possible summer move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez - Daily Mail

Axel Disasi is close to joining West Ham on loan from Chelsea - Fabrizio Romano

Newcastle are still hopeful of signing a defender during the final days of the window - Daily Mail

Nottingham Forest have had further offers turned down for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta - Daily Mail

Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to fly to Amsterdam to join Ajax on a permanent deal - Fabrizio Romano

The FA has written to Crystal Palace and Macclesfield to stop the Premier League side from handing their share of FA Cup gate receipts to the non-League club - The Times

Werder Bremen have approached Hjalmar Ekdal from Burnley over a potential transfer - Fabrizio Romano

 

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31st January 2026


Liverpool's Curtis Jones is attracting interest from Serie A side Inter Milan,
while Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli could be on their way to La Liga
Joshua Zirkzee looks like he may now stay in the Premier League.

Inter Milan are in talks with Liverpool over a loan switch for midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, with an option to buy the England midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Arsenal could offer Brazil forwards Gabriel Jesus, 28, and Gabriel Martinelli, 24, as part of the deal to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 25. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are also close to selling defender Oleksandr Zinchenko to Ajax. The 29-year-old Ukraine international joined Nottingham Forest on loan last summer but has only made four Premier League starts. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are exploring a deal to sign Manchester City's 33-year-old German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, whose contract expires in the summer. (Florian Plettenberg - Sky Germany), external

Everton midfielder Dwight McNeil, 26, is another option for Nottingham Forest, but the Toffees' struggle to source a replacement for the Englishman may make a deal tricky. (Sky Sports), external

Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 24, wants to stay at Manchester United for the rest of the season, having been repeatedly linked with a move back to Italy with Roma interested. (Sun), external

Argentine centre-half Lautaro Rivero, of River Plate, is being monitored by Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Strasbourg. The 22-year-old reportedly has an £86m release clause. (El Crack Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Real Madrid are ready to cash in on France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, with Arsenal and Liverpool keen on signing the 23-year-old. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Aston Villa have received a loan bid from Hoffenheim for their Scotland Under-21 striker Rory Wilson, 20. (Sky Sports), external

Wolves are interested in signing Scotland striker Che Adams, with the 29-year-old at Italian side Torino since leaving Southampton on a free transfer in the summer of 2024. (Talksport), external

Karim Benzema is considering a return to Europe or finding a club in Major League Soccer after discussions over a new deal in Saudi Arabia turned sour. The 38-year-old former Real Madrid and France forward will be out of contract at Al-Ittihad in June. (ESPN), external

Manchester City are considering bringing back Norway midfielder Sverre Nypan, 19, who is on loan at Middlesbrough, into their squad for the rest of the season. (Manchester Evening News), external

Barcelona are planning a summer bid for 28-year-old Manchester United and Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez. (Fichajes - in Spanish)


PREMIER LEAGUE

There is a growing conviction among Premier League managers that this will be Pep Guardiola's final season at Manchester City even though his contract runs until 2027 - The Times

Everton will continue to pay Jack Grealish's wages for the remainder of his loan from Manchester City, despite the winger requiring surgery that will end his season - The Times

West Ham have banned a season-ticket holder who held up a banner calling for the club's owners to sell up - The Guardian

Jose Mourinho could land himself a return to Real Madrid this summer with the Spanish giants eyeing up their next permanent boss - Daily Mirror

Tottenham are considering a move for Raheem Sterling after seeing his Chelsea contract mutually bought to a premature end - giving him the scope to explore the market - Daily Mirror


SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP

Celtic and Frosinone remain far apart in their valuation of star winger Fares Ghedjemis, according to a report - Scottish Sun

Shaun Maloney insists there's no chance he'll be Celtic manager next season - Daily Record

 

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1st February 2026


Jean-Philippe Mateta agrees contract with AC Milan until 2030,
Fulham have £20m offer for Joe Willock rejected by Newcastle,
and Michael Carrick wants Marcus Rashford back at Manchester United if he stays as head coach.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has agreed a contract with AC Milan until 2030, but Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will not let the 28-year-old France striker leave unless they have a ready-made replacement. (Times - subscription), external

Mateta is waiting for permission to fly to AC Milan for a medical, but the final decision over any deal is with Crystal Palace. (Kaveh Solhekol), external

Fulham have had a £20m offer for Joe Willock rejected by Newcastle United, who will not sanction a move for the 26-year-old English midfielder unless they find a replacement. (Talksport), external

If Michael Carrick is retained as Manchester United head coach beyond this season, he wants England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, back from his loan spell at Barcelona. (Telegraph - subscription), external

Sunderland and Everton are showing an interest in Chelsea's 19-year-old England Under-21 forward Tyrique George. Clubs in Spain, France and Italy are also following him. (Sky Sports), external

Sunderland have offered 25-year-old French forward Wilson Isidor to Napoli. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Tottenham and Leeds United are among the Premier League clubs to have been offered the opportunity to sign 22-year-old Colombia striker Jhon Duran, who is on loan at Fenerbahce from Al-Nassr. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool and Chelsea are in talks with Rennes to sign 20-year-old French defender Jeremy Jacquet, but he will only move in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Chelsea are considering recalling 20-year-old Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr from his loan at sister club Strasbourg. (Sky Sports), external

Auxerre want to sign 23-year-old Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward David Datro Fofana. (L'Equipe)

Premier League​

Michael Carrick wants to bring Marcus Rashford back to Manchester United if he is retained as head coach beyond this season - Daily Telegraph

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is being touted for a potential exit from Anfield as the January transfer window enters its final days - Daily Mirror

Liverpool have entered the race for Jeremy Jacquet - talkSPORT

EFL
Leicester City have been in contact with former promotion-winning boss Enzo Maresca over a shock return to the King Power Stadium - Daily Mirror

Scotland​

Rangers are in pole position to strike a loan deal for Cameron Archer before Monday's transfer deadline - Daily Record

Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou bluntly assessed Celtic's chances of landing Tawanda Maswanhise, admitting he IS for sale, just not this month - Daily Record

 

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2nd February 2026

Juventus want Everton's Beto,
Marcus Rashford's future may be out of Manchester United's control,
and Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles could be heading for the Championship.

Juventus have made an enquiry about Everton's Beto, but the Toffees are reluctant to let the Guinea-Bissau striker, 28, leave because he is one of only two senior forwards in the squad. (Talksport), external

Juventus are close to a deal for Manchester City's 19-year-old English striker Justin Oboavwoduo. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian), external

Tottenham, Leeds United and Sunderland are monitoring Real Madrid's 19-year-old Brazil forward Endrick, who is impressing on loan at Lyon. (Fichajes), external

Manchester United will not be able to prevent 28-year-old England striker Marcus Rashford from staying at Barcelona if the Spanish club offer 30m euros (£26m), under the terms of his loan deal. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Nottingham Forest are looking at other targets as their approach for Inter Milan's Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi, 26, is unlikely to succeed. (Sky Sports), external

Celtic have rejected a £14m offer from Nottingham Forest for 22-year-old Belgium midfielder Arne Engels. (Mail), external

Liverpool are interested in Inter Milan's 29-year-old Netherlands wing-back Denzel Dumfries. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Liverpool's Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 25, says his future is not in his hands as talks continue over a new contract. (Athletic - subscription), external

Chelsea are monitoring Nantes' 18-year-old French defender Tylel Tati. (L'Equipe), external

Leicester City and Birmingham City are two of six Championship clubs who have contacted Newcastle United about 32-year-old English defender Jamaal Lascelles. (Sky Sports), external

Brighton are in negotiations with Marseille over a return for 25-year-old on-loan Denmark midfielder Matt O'Riley. (Athletic - subscription)

Premier League​

Arsenal are weighing up making a Deadline Day signing after Mikel Merino's injury setback - talkSPORT

Dominik Szoboszlai says his future "is not in my hands" as talks continue with Liverpool over a new contract - The Athletic

Juventus have made an enquiry over Everton striker Beto - talkSPORT

Fulham have reached PSV's asking price with a third and final offer for Ricardo Pepi - The Sun

Chelsea made an offer of €30m (£26m) for Nantes defender Tylel Tati. FC Nantes rejected the initial approach - L'Equipe

SCOTLAND

Hansa Rostock sporting director Amir Shapourzadeh has sensationally quashed any talk of striker Ryan Naderi joining Rangers before Monday's transfer deadline - Scottish Sun

WSL

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor said she would be "happy to go" if the club's hierarchy believed she was not capable of correcting the team's poor form after their 5-1 Women's Super League defeat to Manchester City on Sunday -The Athletic


OTHER

Jude Bellingham will be out injured for approximately a month. That means he'll miss the tie against Benfica and at least four league matches - Marca

Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican side Club America by mutual consent after claiming that his children were the victims of racist abuse - The Independent

Saudi dealmakers are considering a surprise transfer that would see Karim Benzema move from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal - talkSPORT

 

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Marcus Rashford eyeing permanent Barcelona switch,
Raheem Sterling rejects Bundesliga move,
and Tottenham miss out on Maghnes Akliouche.

Marcus Rashford, 28, does not want to return to Manchester United when his loan deal at Barcelona expires and the England striker is prepared to take a pay cut to stay. (Mirror), external

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is expected to feature on a three-man shortlist of potential successors to Pep Guardiola amid growing belief that this will be the Manchester City head coach's final season in charge. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

France centre-back Dayot Upamecano, 27, is set to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester United's Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia, 26, is angry with the club's director of football Jason Wilcox for blocking a deadline-day move away from Old Trafford. (Mirror), external

Malacia was about to board a plane bound for Turkey before completing a move to Besiktas only for Wilcox to tell the left-back he must stay with Manchester United. (Talksport), external

Former Chelsea and England forward Raheem Sterling, 31, was offered to Bundesliga club Union Berlin in the past few days but they opted not to pursue a deal. (Florian Plettenberg), external

France striker Karim Benzema, 38, is set to leave Al-Ittihad for fellow Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Benzema joined Al-Ittihad on a three-year deal upon leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2023. (The Athletic), external

Tottenham were unable to finalise a deal with Monaco for Maghnes Akliouche, 23, but might go back in for the France midfielder in the summer. (Teamtalk)

PREMIER LEAGUE​

Xabi Alonso is expected to feature on a three-man shortlist of potential successors to Pep Guardiola - along with Enzo Maresca and Cesc Fabregas - amid growing belief that this will be the Manchester City head coach's final season in charge at the Etihad - Daily Telegraph

Newcastle are gearing up for a Sandro Tonali transfer tug-of-war, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City all keen this summer - The Sun

Marcus Rashford has no intention of returning to Manchester United from Barcelona this summer - Daily Mirror

Tyrell Malacia is thought to be fuming with Manchester United after Jason Wilcox blocked a deadline day move away from Old Trafford - Daily Mirror

Aston Villa and Liverpool are set to hold talks over the terms of Harvey Elliott's season-long loan move at Villa Park - Daily Mail


WORLD FOOTBALL

Cristiano Ronaldo is on an extraordinary collision course with the Saudi Pro League after Karim Benzema was allowed to switch to his club's closest title rivals - Daily Telegraph

 

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4th February 2026



Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid eye Adam Wharton deal,
Manchester United could move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Sandro Tonali,
Leeds keeper Illan Meslier looks to be heading to Turkey.

Liverpool could rival Manchester United and Real Madrid for the £80m signing of Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, in the summer. (Mirror), external

Manchester United could make a move for long-term striker target Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, in the summer after the Frenchman's proposed deadline-day transfer from Crystal Palace to AC Milan fell through. (Mirror), external

AC Milan, Chelsea and Newcastle are all interested in Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic, 26, on a summer free transfer, even though he has recently returned to Juventus to complete his rehabilitation from an abductor injury. (Football Italia), external

Manchester United are also looking to bolster their midfield and Newcastle's Italy international Sandro Tonali, 25, is of interest. (Metro), external

Everton will be open to new offers for English winger Dwight McNeil, 26, after his deadline-day move to Crystal Palace collapsed. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle will resurrect a move for highly rated Reims' Ivorian midfielder Patrick Zabi, 19, in the coming months. (The i - subscription required), external

Leeds United's French goalkeeper Illan Meslier, 25, could be set for a move away from Elland Road, with Turkish club Besiktas holding talks. (Teamtalk), external

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, 30, who is out of contract at Bayern Munich in the summer, could be on his way to Arsenal on a free transfer. (Bayern Insider), external

West Ham can dismiss head coach Nuno Espirito Santo without paying compensation if they are relegated to the Championship. (Athletic - subscription required)

FOOTBALL​

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in the summer, with a return to Europe or a move to the MLS considered potential options - Daily Mail

Two failed Spurs bidders are joining forces to try to buy Daniel Levy's stake in Tottenham - The Sun

Football's lawmakers will vote later this month on whether to bring in countdowns to prevent timewasting and on the introduction of a 10-second substitute rule - Daily Mail

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has spoken candidly about his relationship with head coach Arne Slot - and is "absolutely convinced" that their big-money signings will pay off - Daily Mirror

Liverpool won a race against Chelsea to secure the £60m signing of Jeremy Jacquet on Deadline Day, but the deal has failed to impress former France international Christophe Dugarry who has accused the Reds of "losing their minds" - Daily Mail

The FA has proposed significant and controversial changes to the Women's FA Cup, such as keeping the Women's Super League top four apart until the semi-finals and removing the draw after the round of 32 - The Times



SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Manager Jim Goodwin has slammed the decision to boot out both of Dundee United's red-card appeals - Scottish Sun

 

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5th February 2026


Cristiano Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr in June,
Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson is top of Manchester United's list of midfield targets,
Atletico Madrid are planning a move for Tottenham's Cristian Romero.

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who will turn 41 on Thursday, is set to boycott a second match for Al-Nassr, despite posting a picture of himself training, and might ask to leave the Saudi Pro League club in June. (ESPN), external

If Ronaldo leaves Al-Nassr, his most likely move would be a return to his first club Sporting Lisbon. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Nottingham Forest's England international Elliot Anderson, 23, tops Manchester United's list of midfield targets, which also includes his Three Lions team-mate Adam Wharton, 21, of Crystal Palace, and Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon player Carlos Baleba, 22. (The Athletic - subscription required, external)

Atletico Madrid are ready to move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, 27, following the Argentine's latest social media post appearing to criticise the club. (Sun), external

Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson says he has "no idea" if Sandro Tonali's agent offered the 25-year-old to Arsenal following rumours linking the Italy midfielder to the Gunners on transfer deadline day. (Talksport), external

Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 28, who was linked with a January move to Manchester United among other clubs, has signed a contract extension at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal until June 2029. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are interested in signing Sunderland's Netherlands goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the club expecting offers above £50m for the 23 year-old. (Football insider), external

Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy are exploring ways to sign 33-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who will leave Manchester United this summer. (Mail - subscription required), external

France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, is ready to sign a new deal at Bayern Munich that will keep him at the Bundesliga champions until June 2030. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Wolves have accepted Palmeiras' offer of £21.6m for Colombia winger Jhon Arias, and the 28 year-old is already discussing personal terms with the Brazilian side. (UOL - in Portuguese), external

West Ham had agreed a £27m deal for Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 26, in the transfer window before an injury to the player ended the move. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Robbie Savage is emerging as a leading contender for the vacant Blackburn Rovers manager's job. The former Wales midfielder is understood to fit the profile the Ewood Park hierarchy are after. (Footballer Insider), external

Out-of-favour Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has agreed personal terms for a move to Turkish side Besiktas, with the deal expected to be done in the next 48 hours. (Teamtalk)


FOOTBALL

Cristian Romero is back on Atletico Madrid's radar in the wake of his outburst against the Tottenham hierarchy - The Sun

Lionel Messi is being eyed for a return to boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after confirming his dream to play for the club - Daily Mirror

Crystal Palace had agreed a £27m deal in principle to sell Eddie Nketiah to West Ham United, only for injury to pull the plug on the move - The Sun

Feyenoord are among the clubs to have made contact over free agent former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard - Daily Mail

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has suffered another blow after his return to football. The Frenchman has been left out of Monaco's squad for the knockout stages of the Champions League - Daily Mirror

Manchester United had five of their youngsters - including striker JJ Gabriel - involved in training ahead of their clash with Tottenham on Saturday - Daily Mirror


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly edging closer to agreeing a deal with Celtic - Scottish Sun

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirms he has held talks with former Arsenal and Liverpool player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is a free agent.

 

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6th February 2026


Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus,
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract
and Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay's contract.

Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, is Serie A side Juventus' top transfer target for the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Barcelona are considering offering 37-year-old Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, whose deal with them runs out in the summer, a contract extension for another season but on reduced wages. (ESPN), external

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is in doubt and the 41-year-old has a £44m release clause in his contract with the Saudi Pro League club. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Scotland international Scott McTominay and Napoli are set to hold talks about extending the 29-year-old's contract beyond 2028, with the Serie A club keen to secure the midfielder to a new deal until 2030. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Colombia striker Jhon Duran, 22, is set to join Zenit St Petersburg on loan after ending his season-long stint at Fenerbahce from Al-Nassr. (Talksport), external

Feyenoord are among the clubs to have explored a move for England forward Jesse Lingard, who is available on a free transfer after leaving FC Seoul. The 33-year-old's former Manchester United team-mate Robin van Persie is in charge of the Dutch club. (Mail), external

Leeds United are reportedly targeting a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. It is understood Daniel Farke has been underwhelmed by Brazilian signing Lucas Perri, 28, who arrived at Elland Road in July 2025 for £13.9m. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham's 22-year-old Argentine striker Alejo Veliz, who is on loan at Rosario Central, is set to join Brazilian club Bahia in the summer in a deal worth 9m euros (£7.8m) plus add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Atletico Madrid showed an interest in Spain's 23-year-old attacking midfielder Gabri Veiga in the last couple of days of the winter transfer window but Porto rejected the La Liga club's approach. (Fabrizio Romano)

 

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7th February 2026


Saudi Pro League is ready to offload Cristiano Ronaldo for £43m,
Chelsea set to rival Tottenham for Dusan Vlahovic
and Sergio Ramos offers his services to Marseille.

The Saudi Pro League is ready to offload Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo for £43m, but Manchester United are not interested in bringing the 41-year-old to the club for a third time as it stands. (The i paper - subscription required), external

Chelsea are set to rival Tottenham for Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 26, who is out of contract at Juventus at the end of the season. (Football Insider), external

Free agent Sergio Ramos, 39, has offered his services to Marseille after boyhood club Sevilla rejected the chance to sign the former Spain defender. (Radio Marca - in Spanish), external

Fulham have returned to the negotiating table with PSV and are hopeful of completing a deal for 23-year-old USA striker Ricardo Pepi in the summer. (Teamtalk), external

Chelsea are willing to let Benoit Badiashile, 24, depart in the summer with AC Milan, Juventus and Marseille keeping tabs on the France defender. (Caughtoffside), external

Manchester City are lining up Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, Brentford's Italy Under-21 right-back Michael Kayode, 21, and Feyenoord and Netherlands Under-21 right-back Givairo Read, 19, amid confidence that manager Pep Guardiola will stay at the club for another year. (The i paper - subscription required), external

Arsenal will compete with AC Milan for 31-year-old Leon Goretzka after Bayern Munich confirmed the Germany midfielder will leave in the summer on a free transfer. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

The agent of Newcastle and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, who is a summer transfer target for Arsenal, says a decision about the 25-year-old's future will be made at the end of the season. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Newcastle are keeping tabs on Liverpool's Curtis Jones, 25, as a potential replacement for Tonali, but Tottenham and Aston Villa are also tracking the England midfielder. (Teamtalk), external

Napoli remain interested in free agent Raheem Sterling, 31, but will only sign the England winger if he substantially reduces his 19m euros (£16.4m) salary. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Liverpool and Manchester United are the latest Premier League clubs to register an interest in RB Leipzig's 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea have set their sights on Porto's Samu Aghehowa, 21, but face competition from Tottenham and Newcastle for the Spain forward. (Teamtalk)

 

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8th February 2026


Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri,
Arsenal among clubs keen on Leon Goretzka
and Manchester United and Newcastle target Michael Kayode.

Real Madrid are stepping up their interest in 29-year-old Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the Spain international having less than 18 months left on his contract. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are keen to bring Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in on a free transfer in the summer, with the Gunners having reportedly tried to sign the 31-year-old Germany international in January. (Mirror), external

Juventus have not held any contract talks with striker Dusan Vlahovic since last summer and, with the Serbia international's deal running out in the summer, Chelsea, Tottenham, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Roma are interested in the 26-year-old. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique has been linked with taking over at Manchester United but the Spaniard does not believe it is the right project for him and is set to sign a new contract with the French club. (Mirror), external

Manchester United and Newcastle have joined the growing list of clubs tracking Brentford and Italy Under-21 right‑back Michael Kayode, 21. (Teamtalk), external

Inter Milan are set to offer manager Cristian Chivu a one-year contract extension, which will run until 2028, and a pay rise at the end of the season. (Corriere dello Sport, via Football Italia), external

Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 32, and Italy attacking midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, 29, will have to take pay cuts if they want to stay at Roma, with the contracts of both players running out in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, could demand a move away from Newcastle if the Magpies fail to qualify for the Champions League next season. (Football Insider), external

But Newcastle are also looking at Lyon's 23-year-old English midfielder Tyler Morton as a possible replacement for Tonali, while Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are also interested in the former Liverpool player. (Caughtoffside), external

Barcelona have decided to make 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United permanent. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

 

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Sandro Tonali high on Manchester United's shortlist to replace Casrmiro,
Liverpool open to letting Federico Chiesa leave
and Tottenham do not intend to turn Randal Kolo Muani's loan move permanent.

Newcastle and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, is high on Manchester United's shortlist to replace Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Liverpool are open to allowing Italy forward Federico Chiesa to leave and want about 25-30m euros (£21.7m-£26m) for the 28-year-old, with Juventus, Napoli and Roma possible destinations. (Caughtoffside), external

Tottenham do not intend to turn 27-year-old France striker Randal Kolo Muani's loan move from Paris St-Germain into a permanent switch. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool could be about to re-sign 23-year-old England centre-back Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen next year. (Football Insider), external

Alex Jimenez is set to complete a 19.5m euros (£16.9m) move from AC Milan to Bournemouth on a five-and-a-half year contract after the 20-year-old Spanish full-back's latest appearance for the Cherries activated an obligation to buy in his loan deal. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester City are interested in signing Everton's 27-year-old English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for about £40m. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

 

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Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return in Saudi Arabia,
a change in Barcelona's boardroom might determine whether Marcus Rashford stays in Spain,
and Zinedene Zidane may be heading back to Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to end his strike at Al-Nassr and play again for the Saudi Pro League club on Saturday. The 41-year-old Portugal forward has missed two games because he is unhappy with the way the club are run. (Sky Sports), external

England international Marcus Rashford's Barcelona future hangs on the club's presidential election next month. A £26m deal for the on-loan Manchester United forward, 28, is the centrepiece of Joan Laporta's re-election bid. (Times - subscription required), external

Manchester United will target Everton's 25-year-old Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye if Rashford moves to Barcelona in a permanent deal. (Caught Offside), external

Bournemouth are planning to offer 19-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi a lucrative new contract in a bid to ward off interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Sun), external

Manchester City are preparing a £100m summer move for Nottingham Forest's 23-year-old England midfielder Elliot Anderson. (Teamtalk), external

Bayern Munich are not looking at Atletico Madrid's Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, boosting Arsenal's hopes of signing the 26-year-old. (Christian Falk), external

AC Milan are confident Fulham will exercise a £21m option-to-buy for 26-year-old Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, who is on loan at the Cottagers. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Manchester United are keen on Borussia Monchengladbach's 23-year-old German midfielder Rocco Reitz, who is valued at about £35m. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Another Manchester United midfield target, Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United, is likely to have a price tag of up to £100m. The 25-year-old Italy midfielder is also attracting attention from Arsenal, Manchester City and Juventus. (Talksport), external

The managerial merry-go-round might bring changes at a number of major clubs in the coming months, but Spaniard Luis Enrique says he is "so happy" at Ligue 1 PSG. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Among those looking for a big name are Real Madrid, who may make an approach for German Jurgen Klopp. France World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane is more likely to return for a third spell in the dugout though. (ESPN), external

The Liverpool board will consider the future of Dutch manager Arne Slot if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League this season. (Football Insider), external

Daichi Kamada, 29, is set to leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season. The Japan midfielder's contract expires in the summer and there are no extension talks. (Sky Sports)

 

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United still planning for future without on-loan Barcelona forward​

Man Utd putting a mid-season friendly in the Middle East on the backburner;
Bournemouth are plotting a blockbuster new contract for Eli Junior Kroupi;
Sean Dyche is under mounting pressure at Nottingham Forest ahead of a must-win home clash against Wolves


PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United are still planning for the future without Marcus Rashford, who is on a season-long loan at Barcelona, with the Spanish giants holding a £26m option to buy him - The Sun

Tentative plans for Manchester United to play a mid-season friendly in the Middle East have been put on the backburner - The Times

Michael Carrick was asked about 'The United Strand' during his press conference ahead of Manchester United's match against West Ham

Bournemouth are plotting a blockbuster new contract for Eli Junior Kroupi, with the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool all tracking the 19-year-old - The Sun

Sean Dyche is under mounting pressure at Nottingham Forest, and his position will come under scrutiny if Forest fail to beat Wolves on Wednesday at home - The Telegraph

Brighton accepted an offer from Nottingham Forest for Lewis Dunk, but the Seagulls captain refused to entertain a move - Daily Mail

Erling Haaland has said there are no excuses for his dip in form and vowed to do everything he can to get back to his best and aid Manchester City's title push - The Times


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Celtic's hopes of landing Austria star Xaver Schlager appear to be dwindling as a European giant moves ahead in the race for his signature - The Scottish Sun
Celtic are looking to claim at least the entire Broomloan Stand for next month's Old Firm Scottish Cup showdown at Ibrox - Daily Record

 

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Aston Villa might move for Morgan Gibbs-White,
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is a target for one of the Saudi Pro League's top clubs,
and Sandro Tonali's wages could be an obstacle for any Serie A side looking for a deal.

Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White might be heading for the exit door this summer and Aston Villa view the 26-year-old England international as an excellent fit. (Teamtalk), external

England defender Harry Maguire, 32, looks increasingly likely to sign a new contract with Manchester United. (Mail - subscription required), external

Real Madrid are looking for a centre-back and Tottenham skipper Cristian Romero has emerged as a target. The 27-year-old Argentine has also been linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Al-Ittihad want to sign Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah this summer and the 33-year-old is open to the move. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Bayern Munich have started talks with England forward Harry Kane over a new contract and are confident the 32-year-old will re-sign. (Sky Sports), external

Liverpool are at the front of clubs who are eyeing a summer move for Bournemouth's 19-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi. (Caught Offside), external

Leeds are plotting a £30m summer move for Manchester City's 23-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford. (Teamtalk), external

Brighton accepted an offer from Nottingham Forest in January for 34-year-old England defender Lewis Dunk but he wanted to stay. (Sky Sports), external

Crystal Palace may lower their £30m valuation of France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer, with Manchester United showing interest in the 28-year-old. (Football Insider)

Manchester United and Chelsea are considering a move for Tromso's 19-year-old Gambia defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh. (Mail), external

Juventus and any other Serie A club would struggle to meet the salary of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. The 25-year-old Italy international is also interesting Manchester United and Arsenal. (The Athletic)

 

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12th February 2026

Bayern Munich and Chelsea will target Bart Verbruggen this summer,
John Stones looks set to leave Manchester City when his contract expires,
while Atletico Madrid are plotting a move for Marc Cucurella.

Bayern Munich are targeting a move for Brighton's 23-year-old goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen in the summer. (Talksport), external

Chelsea are set to rival Bayern for Verbruggen and will match Brighton's £50m valuation for the Netherlands international. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City's England defender John Stones looks set to leave the club this summer when his contract expires, with Bayern Munich showing interest in the 31-year-old. (Caught Offside), external

Atletico Madrid are exploring a move for Chelsea's 27-year-old Spain defender Marc Cucurella. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Aston Villa are interested in Nottingham Forest's England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, but Forest could command a fee of £65m for the 26-year-old. (TeamTalk), external

Borussia Dortmund are keen to tie Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck to a new contract amid interest from Real Madrid in the 26-year-old. (Bild - in German), external

Tottenham have identified Real Madrid's 32-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger as a replacement for 27-year-old Argentina defender Cristian Romero if he moves to the Bernabeu. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Former Marseille manager Roberto de Zerbi could be open to taking charge of Tottenham, despite his initial preference to hold out for the Manchester United job. (TeamTalk), external

Nottingham Forest will make another move for Celtic's 22-year-old Belgium midfielder Arne Engels in the summer after failing to sign him in January. (Football Insider), external

Juventus and Inter Milan are set to go head to head for the signing of Tottenham's 29-year-old Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario this summer. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Manchester United are the frontrunners among a number of clubs who will try to sign Everton's 25-year-old Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United are likely to target Roma's Italy midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, 29, as they look set to lose 25-year-old Italy international Sandro Tonali in the summer. (Football Insider)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal's Kai Havertz has sustained a muscular injury and is set for a spell out of the team. The forward is now expected to miss the north London derby on February 22 - The Athletic

Jack Grealish has been hit with six points and a £1,000 bill after his Lamborghini ran a red light - The Sun

TOTTENHAM LATEST

Tottenham Hotspur are working through a list of potential successors to Thomas Frank, which is believed to include Roberto De Zerbi, Mauricio Pochettino and Robbie Keane - The Telegraph

After Thomas Frank's sacking from Spurs, O'Hara, Dawson, Sherwood & MORE give their opinion on who Tottenham Hotspur should appoint

John Heitinga, who was added to Thomas Frank's coaching staff last month, days before a defeat at home to West Ham, is thought to be among the leading candidates as a short-term solution for Spurs' next manager - Daily Mail

Tottenham are exploring their options after sacking Thomas Frank on Wednesday morning, with Roberto De Zerbi and one of their current coaches, John Heitinga, in the conversation - The Guardian

Tottenham are braced for bad news with concerns that Wilson Odobert may have torn his anterior cruciate ligament when he hobbled off against Newcastle on Tuesday - Daily Mail

WORLD FOOTBALL

Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Al Nassr starting line-up this weekend after ending his strike - Daily Mirror

 

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Tottenham are showing interest in Christian Pulisic,
Paris St-Germain are preparing a £100m bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba,
and Newcastle United will target a new striker in the summer.

Tottenham have registered their interest in USA and former Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, 27, who is open to a return to England from AC Milan this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Spurs are attempting to find a short-term managerial appointment before seeking to reappoint USA boss Mauricio Pochettino following this summer's World Cup. (Sun), external

Paris St-Germain are prepared to rival Premier League clubs Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham with a £100m bid for Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester United are increasingly confident England defender Harry Maguire, 32, will extend his Old Trafford contract beyond the end of this season. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United will prioritise the signing of a striker in the summer transfer window, with the club already looking to sell Germany 23-year-old Nick Woltemade following his club-record move in August. (Football Insider), external

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 37, will wait to decide his future after the club's presidential elections in March, amid offers from AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Chicago Fire, Fenerbahce and Saudi Arabia. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Bologna have tied Argentine forward Santiago Castro, 21, to a new four-year-and-a-half year contract, with Chelsea, Everton and Aston Villa among his suitors. (Football Italia), external

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are among the Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Club Brugge and Serbia midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, 20. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are expected to send club representatives to watch Juventus' 25-year-old France defender Pierre Kalulu when his side face Inter Milan on Saturday. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Manchester United are tracking Gambia and Tromso defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, 19, and Valencia's Spanish centre-back Hugo Fernandez, 18. (Mail - subscription required)

 

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Man City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have interest in Igor Thiago,
defender Dayot Upamecano dashes Real Madrid & Liverpool hopes,
while Real Madrid want to keep Endrick at the club next season.

Manchester City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich remain interested in Brazilian forward Igor Thiago, 24, despite him signing a new contract with Brentford. (Teamtalk), external

France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27 has dashed Liverpool and Real Madrid's hopes of signing him this summer after signing a new deal with Bayern Munich. (Sports Illustrated), external

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have been told Brazil striker Endrick will not be available this summer. Real Madrid say the 19-year-old, who is on a season-long loan to Lyon, will return to the Bernabeu as part of their first‑team squad next season. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United will look to sell goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer. The 29-year-old Cameroon international is on loan at Trabzonspor having lost his place at Old Trafford. (Sun), external

Inter Milan plan to use a buy-back clause to secure the services of midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, despite facing competition from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham. They sold the Serbian, 20, to Club Brugge last summer but can get him back for 23m euros (£20m). (Fabrizio Romano), external

Real Madrid will activate their buy-back clause to sign Argentina midfielder Nico Paz, 21, from Como in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Tottenham have left the door open for United States boss Mauricio Pochettino, 53, to return to the club in the summer, with the Argentine having previously guided the club to a Champions League final. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester City are prepared to offer around 50m euros (£43.4m) to sign Brazil right-back Wesley Franca, 22, from Roma in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Newcastle, Tottenham, and Aston Villa have joined Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United in chasing Bournemouth's French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 19. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United have held talks to sign rivals Manchester City's 16-year-old English defender Kasen Brown. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are keen to lower the £26m transfer option previously agreed for on-loan England striker Marcus Rashford, 28, but Manchester United are holding firm. (Express), external

Barcelona have identified Sporting's Portugal centre-back Gonçalo Inacio, 24, as their top target to strengthen their defence, but would need to pay 70m euros (£60m). (Fichajes - in Spanish)

 

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Anthony Gordon could be heading back to Merseyside as Mohamed Salah looks set to leave Liverpool,
Arsenal target Castello Lukeba,
while Manchester United watch duo in Serie A match.

Liverpool are the frontrunners in a race with Manchester City and Arsenal to sign Newcastle United's former Everton winger Anthony Gordon, 24, but the England international will cost £95m. (Caughtoffside), external

The move comes as Mohamed Salah, 33, looks set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with the Saudi Pro League planning to push ahead with plans to land the Egyptian forward. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool are also in another battle, this time with Manchester United, for Wolves' 18-year-old forward Mateus Mane this summer. The Portuguese-born England youth international is valued at £50m by his club. (Fichajes), external

Tottenham rebuffed enquiries from Aston Villa and Chelsea last month for their Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall, 20. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign France centre-back Castello Lukeba, 23, from RB Leipzig, with the German club prepared to sell him for £52.1m. (Sports Boom via Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are also scouting RB Leipzig's 20-year-old Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa, who is valued at between 50-60m euros (£43m-£52m). (Fussball Daten - in German), external

Aston Villa have lined up Manchester City's England goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez should the 33-year-old Argentina number one leave this summer. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United scouts were at the San Siro on Saturday to watch Inter Milan's 28-year-old Italy left-back Federico Dimarco and France centre-back Pierre Kalulu, 25, of Juventus. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

The "one dream" of Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 25, is to play for Real Madrid, says the Hungary captain's national team coach Marco Rossi. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Enzo Maresca remains the leading candidate to replace Pep Guardiola when he eventually leaves Manchester City and has not held talks with Tottenham over their permanent manager's job following Thomas Frank's departure. (Fabrizio Romano)


PREMIER LEAGUE

Harry Maguire’s team-mates want Manchester United to offer him a new contract - The Sun

Chelsea and Aston Villa reportedly made surprise enquiries for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall during the January transfer window - Daily Mail

The head coach of the Hungarian national team has claimed that Dominik Szoboszlai has always 'dreamed' of playing for Real Madrid amid fresh transfer speculation over the Liverpool midfielder - Sunday Mirror

West Ham fans staged a protest against the club’s ownership before and during the extra-time win over Burton Albion - Sunday Mirror

EFL

A multinational group led by Robbie Earle has made a bid for a minority stake in AFC Wimbledon, the south London-based club that was born in 2002 after Earle's former team Wimbledon FC moved to Milton Keynes - The Atheltic


SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has gushed about his connection to Scotland amid links with the Celtic manager post - Mail on Sunday

Danilo has lifted the lid on the chaotic final days of the winter transfer window as he closed in on a move away from Ibrox - Scottish Sun

A Scottish football club has vowed to come down hard on one of its own fans for making an “abhorrent” comment towards their former manager - Scottish Sun

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Como manager Cesc Fabregas brutally suggested one of his big-name stars - Alvaro Morata - should stop playing football after his red card against Fiorentina - Daily Mail

WORLD CUP

World Cup group games for England and Scotland are under threat - because the stadium has yet to be granted a licence - The Sun

 

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Murillo has suitors in London and on Merseyside,
his Nottingham Forest team-mate Morgan Gibbs-White could be heading to Manchester City,
and Everton remain keen on Fulham's Harry Wilson.

Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is set to leave the club this summer with Chelsea showing firm interest and Liverpool also considering making a move for the 23-year-old Brazilian. (Teamtalk), external

Napoli have opened talks with the representatives of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, about extending his stay in Italy to 2030. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Manchester City have been told they will have to pay £60-70m to prise England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 26, away from Nottingham Forest in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in signing Bayern Munich's South Korean centre-back Kim Min-jae, 29. (CFBayernInsider), external

RB Leipzig's Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, 19, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, says the Anfield outfit are his father's favourite club. (Bild via Goal), external

But Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is keen for the Bundesliga leaders to beat Premier League rivals to Diomande's signing in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Everton plan to make another move for Wales winger Harry Wilson, 28, in the summer having had an approach rebuffed by Fulham in the January transfer window. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in bringing AC Milan and United States forward Christian Pulisic, 27, back to the Premier League, with Tottenham also in the mix. The former Chelsea man would be available for 70m-80m euros (£61m-£70m). (Caught Offside), external

Real Madrid are considering selling Brazil striker Endrick, 19, when he returns from his loan spell with Lyon amid interest from several Premier League clubs. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Juventus would like United States midfielder Weston McKennie, 27, to sign a new contract, but negotiations have stalled because he wants to double his wages, currently between 2.5m-3m euros (£2.18m-£2.6m) per season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, has reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle United following speculation linking him with Arsenal. The Italian said he raced over to manager Eddie Howe after scoring in the FA Cup against Aston Villa on Saturday because he wanted to show their relationship remains strong. (ChronicleLive)

 

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Man Utd consider swoop for Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister,
Man City not keen on James Trafford sale,
Nicolas Jackson to return to Chelsea from Bayern Munich.

Manchester United are considering a move to sign Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, 27, from Liverpool with the World Cup winner potentially set to leave Anfield this summer. (Star), external

Manchester City would prefer to send English goalkeeper James Trafford out on loan rather then sell him this summer with Leeds, Aston Villa and Newcastle all interested in the 23-year-old. (Teamtalk), external

Nicolas Jackson, 24, is expected to return to Chelsea this summer because his lack of game time at Bayern Munich means the Bundesliga club are unlikely to trigger an obligation-to-buy clause in the Senegal forward's loan agreement. (Times - subscription required), external

Arsenal have been told by intermediaries that Spain winger Nico Williams, 23, is ready to consider a summer exit from Athletic Bilbao. (Teamtalk), external

Brighton have made Said El Mala, 19, a dream summer target and have submitted a written offer to Cologne for the Germany Under-21 winger. (Sky Germany), external

Napoli have made it their top priority to keep Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, out of the clutches of several Premier League clubs this summer by offering him a lucrative new deal. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Manchester United have denied making contact with Jurgen Klopp's agent after he said the club made an enquiry about the 58-year-old former Liverpool manager taking over at Old Trafford. (Sky Sports), external

Real Madrid are thought to be in pole position to sign Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, from Borussia Dortmund this summer with Barcelona also vying for his signature in a 50m euros (£43.4m) deal. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester United will continue to monitor Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, 23, before the summer transfer window, with Leeds, Tottenham and Everton also interested in the Englishman. (Teamtalk), external

Galatasaray are keen on a summer move for Inter Milan and Turkey midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 32. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick wants to reinforce his defence with the signing of Borussia Dortmund and Norway full-back Julian Ryerson, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

 

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Ivan Toney leaves the door open for a move back to the Premier League,
Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai,
but Nick Woltemade keen for a move back to the Bundesliga.

Al-Ahli's 29-year-old England striker Ivan Toney has left the door open for a move back to the Premier League. (Sky Sports), external

Liverpool have no plans to sell Dominik Szoboszlai despite speculation linking the Hungary midfielder with Real Madrid, with talks progressing over a new contract for the 25-year-old. (Teamtalk), external

Germany striker Nick Woltemade is unhappy at Newcastle and the 24-year-old would welcome a move back to Stuttgart or Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German), external

Manchester United have no intention of lowering their £26m asking price for 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford, who is on loan at Barcelona. (Mail), external

Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea will evaluate their options in the summer with Bayern Munich not expected to trigger an obligation to buy the 24-year-old Senegal striker during his season-long loan in Germany. (Mail - subscription required), external

Sunderland will try to sign a new striker this summer to replace 25-year-old French forward Wilson Isidor, who wants to leave the club. (Football Insider), external

Atletico Madrid want Argentina striker Julian Alvarez to sign a new contract but the 26-year-old's preferred destination is Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Tottenham, Crystal Palace and West Ham are among the clubs keen on signing Real Madrid's 32-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Nottingham Forest's 23-year-old Brazil defender Murillo has emerged as a key target for Chelsea but the Reds' asking price is around £70m. (Caught Offside), external

Everton are set to reject any approach for 27-year-old English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer amid interest from Tottenham. (Football Insider), external

Former England forward Jesse Lingard, 33, is on the verge of joining Brazilian side Remo after leaving FC Seoul in January. (Sun)

 

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PREMIER LEAGUE​

Harry Maguire is keen to extend his stay at Old Trafford - but he is now wanted by his former Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers at Al-Qadsiah - The Sun

Manchester United will undergo a full recruitment process for their next manager and consider all available options, despite Michael Carrick's stunning start in the job putting him in the frame for the role - Daily Telegraph

Wayne Rooney has claimed that Liverpool boss Arne Slot lacks the requisite aura to successfully lead the Anfield club, despite the Dutchman winning the Premier League title last season - Daily Mirror

Manchester United have no intention of re-negotiating a transfer fee for Marcus Rashford with Barcelona - Daily Mirror

Rafa Benitez is facing early dismissal as Panathinaikos manager after a hapless start in Greece that has seen tensions rise in the dressing room - The Sun

WOMENS FOOTBALL​

Birmingham City have sold their women's team to their ownership group, Shelby Companies Limited and ex-England and Strictly Come Dancing champion Karen Carney and former tennis world No 1 Kim Clijsters have joined as minority investors - Daily Telegraph

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL​

Rangers have stepped up their interest in Dundee defender Luke Graham - Scottish Sun

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill could consider staying around to help the Hoops retain their title should he lead them to another Scottish Premiership title - Scottish Sun

 

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Manchester United have regrets over Marcus Rashford's Barcelona deal,
Marcos Senesi wants to join Barcelona,
while Liam Delap could leave Chelsea this summer.

Manchester United are regretting their decision to agree to sell England forward Marcus Rashford to Barcelona for £26m because they believe the 28-year-old is now worth around £50m. (Star), external

Bournemouth's Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, 28, wants to join Barcelona this summer after deciding he will not sign a new contract with the Cherries. (Teamtalk), external

English striker Liam Delap, 23, is likely to leave Chelsea this summer, sparking interest from clubs including Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton. (Caughtoffside), external

Manchester United are prepared to let 25-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho leave for free at the end of the season. (Sun), external

West Ham are leading the race to sign 24-year-old Canada striker Promise David from Union Saint-Gilloise. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham could spend big this summer with a potential move for Aston Villa's 23-year-old England midfielder Morgan Rogers on the cards. (Football Insider), external

But Tottenham striker Richarlison could leave the club, with Flamengo and Atletico Madrid showing interest in the 28-year-old Brazil international. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Bayer Leverkusen want to sign Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich this summer, but the 31-year-old would prefer a move to England, with Arsenal showing interest. (Bild - in German), external

AC Milan are growing confident 40-year-old Croatia midfielder Luka Modric will sign a one-year contract extension at the end of the season. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

 

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Paris St-Germain are showing interest in Erling Haaland,
several European clubs want Bernardo Silva
and Carlo Ancelotti intends to extend his stay as Brazil boss.

Paris St‑Germain have enquired about Norway striker Erling Haaland's long‑term situation at Manchester City, although the 25-year-old's most likely destination is Spain, if he chooses to move. (Teamtalk), external

Aston Villa want to sign Wales midfielder Harry Wilson on a free transfer from Fulham this summer, with the 28-year-old also said to be a target for Everton. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Tottenham's 27-year-old Argentina defender Cristian Romero and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 26, are among those who would almost certainly leave Spurs this summer if they are relegated. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, whose Manchester City contract expires this summer, while Juventus and Monaco are also looking at the 31-year-old. (Teamtalk), external

Carlo Ancelotti intends to sign a four-year contract extension as Brazil boss. (Movistar via AS - in Spanish), external

France's all-time leading scorer Olivier Giroud, now 39, is at a crossroads in his future at Lille with the striker having suffered a dip in form. (L'Equipe - in French - subscription required), external

Newcastle's England winger Anthony Gordon, 24, says he will not let transfer speculation affect him after being linked with Liverpool and Arsenal. (Sun), external

Manchester City's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, is prioritising a move to Aston Villa over Newcastle United this summer. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona have strengthened the release clauses for their young players after Paris St-Germain signed 18-year-old Spanish midfielder Dro Fernandez last month for just 8.2m euros (£7.1m). (RMC Sport - in French), external

LA Galaxy are closely monitoring Philippe Coutinho's situation with the 33-year-old now a free agent after Vasco da Gama agreed to terminate the former Brazil midfielder's contract. (AS - in Spanish)

PREMIER LEAGUE​

Crystal Palace fans turned on Oliver Glasner after they were held to a 1-1 draw by HSK Zrinjski Mostar in the first leg of their Conference League knockout play-off and called for his sacking - Telegraph.

Tottenham Hotspur have lost a key sponsor worth millions to the club as they face up to the damage of a Premier League relegation fight and missing out on big-name players - Telegraph.

Nottingham Forest's global head of football Edu Gaspar is under huge pressure to retain his job - Telegraph.

Matheus Cunha has credited Ruben Amorim for Manchester United's recent upturn in form under Michael Carrick - Mail.

Newcastle United are planning a significant departure from their traditional black and white stripes for their home kit next season - Times.

WORLD FOOTBALL​

Former Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has turned down the chance to take over from Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille over concerns the club is "too chaotic" - RMC Sport (French).

Jose Mourinho has banned all mention of Real Madrid among his Benfica squad following the Champions League tie that was overshadowed by allegations of racism - Mail.
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Frustration is growing among clubs globally at the extended wait for £185m of solidarity payments promised by FIFA on the back of last summer's Club World Cup - The Guardian.

LA Galaxy are closely monitoring Philippe Coutinho's situation with the 33-year-old now a free agent after Vasco da Gama agreed to terminate the former Brazil midfielder's contract - AS (Spanish).

 

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Wolves teenager Mateus Mane looks certain to leave Molineux,
Liam Delap is wanted on Merseyside
and Casemiro has interest from Europe as well as North and South America.

Wolves are resigned to losing Mateus Mane this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal keen on the 18-year-old England Youth international. (Caughtoffside), external

Everton have made Chelsea striker Liam Delap their top summer target. The 23-year-old Englishman only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer from Ipswich Town. (Football Insider), external

Robbie Keane, currently managing Hungary's Ferencvaros, is a contender to replace Oliver Glasner as Crystal Palace boss. (Talksport), external

As he prepares to leave Manchester United at the end of the season, Brazil international midfielder Casemiro, 33, has drawn interest from Inter Miami, Porto and Sao Paulo. (Sun), external

Aston Villa's £35m obligation to buy midfielder Harvey Elliott from Liverpool following his season-long loan can only be triggered by Premier League appearances. The 22-year-old Englishman has played four times in the league so far. (Sky Sports), external

Meanwhile, Aston Villa's chances of keeping hold of English forward Morgan Rogers, 23, will not depend on them qualifying for the Champions League. (Football Insider), external

Lennart Karl will sign a new deal with Bayern Munich when he turns 18 this Sunday, heading off interest in the Germany Under-21 international from Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Teamtalk), external

Xavier Vilajoana has initiated contact over the possible signing of Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane, 32, should he win Barcelona's presidential candidate election next month. (ESPN), external

Argentine attacker Tadeo Allende, 27, is committed to Inter Miami, having established himself alongside compatriots forwards Lionel Messi, 38, and 39-year-old Luis Suárez, and midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, 31. (Goal.com)

 

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Tottenham and Newcastle want to bring Darwin Nunez back to the Premier League,
Joe Gomez might leave Liverpool this summer,
Roma and Juventus join the race for Marcos Senesi.

Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on bringing Al-Hilal's 26-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez - formerly of Liverpool - back to the Premier League. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham and Aston Villa are among the clubs monitoring Lyon's 25-year-old Czech Republic midfielder Pavel Sulc. (Mail), external

England defender Joe Gomez looks set to leave Liverpool this summer with AC Milan and Bayern Munich admirers of the 28-year-old. (Caught Offside), external

Roma and Juventus have joined the race to sign Bournemouth's 28-year-old Argentina defender Marcos Senesi at the end of the season. (Corriere Dello Sport - in Italian), external

Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund's Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, but Barcelona are also keen on the 26-year-old. (AS - in Spanish), external

Newcastle are interested in signing 23-year-old Spanish defender Hugo Bueno from Wolves this summer. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool are preparing an £83m bid for Newcastle's 24-year-old England winger Anthony Gordon if Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 33, leaves the club this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Everton are set to launch a £30m bid for Chelsea's 23-year-old English striker Liam Delap this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Crystal Palace are trying to persuade Gareth Southgate to take over from Oliver Glasner on an interim manager basis until the end of the season. (Football Insider)

 

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Real Madrid and Barcelona will try to tempt Rodri from Manchester City,
Liverpool's hopes of signing Zeki Celik are boosted,
while Arsenal and Chelsea want Julian Alvarez.

Manchester City will face a fight to keep hold of Spain midfielder Rodri this summer, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona keen on the 29-year-old. (Bild - in German), external

Liverpool's hopes of signing Roma defender Zeki Celik have been boosted after his agent dismissed the prospect of the 29-year-old Turkey international joining Juventus. (Mirror), external

Arsenal and Chelsea are pushing Barcelona hard in the chase for Atletico Madrid's 26-year-old Argentina forward Julian Alvarez. (Teamtalk), external

Juventus have identified Tottenham's 29-year-old Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as a top target this summer, but will face competition from Inter Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Newcastle will only sell Germany striker Nick Woltemade this summer if the 24-year-old demands a move away from the club. (Football Insider), external

Arsenal are in front of Manchester City and Newcastle in the race to sign Sporting's 21-year-old Spanish defender Ivan Fresneda. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Fresneda's arrival could see 28-year-old England defender Ben White leave Arsenal. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United and Arsenal are favourites to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old Germany defender Nathaniel Brown this summer. (Caughtoffside), external

Chelsea could allow 26-year-old England defender Trevoh Chalobah to join Aston Villa this summer if the Blues can sign a replacement. (Football Insider)

 

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Manchester United are considering bringing Scott McTominay back to Old Trafford,
Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Micky van de Ven's contract situation,
while Brighton hope to complete a deal for Said El Mala.

Manchester United are considering re-signing Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay for 80m euros (£70m) in the summer, with Napoli willing to cash in on the 29-year-old just two years after he joined the Italian club from Old Trafford. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Real Madrid are closely monitoring the situation of Tottenham's 24-year-old centre-back Micky van de Ven, with the Netherlands international not close to agreeing a new deal with the Premier League club. (Teamtalk), external

Brighton hope to get a deal for Cologne's 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala over the line by also signing his older brother, 20-year-old striker Malek. (Times - subscription required), external

Manchester United have been impressed by Nottingham Forest's Ivory Coast midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, 28, in their search for a replacement for Brazil international Casemiro, 34. (GiveMeSport), external

Casemiro will have the option of moving to the United States when his Manchester United contract expires, with the midfielder open to joining a Major League Soccer club. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Liverpool could consider a swap deal with Real Madrid which would bring Brazil winger Rodrygo, 25, to Anfield and allow Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 25, to join the Spanish giants. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Former France forward Antoine Griezmann, 34, is in advanced talks to join Orlando City from Atletico Madrid. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is reluctant to let 23-year-old English striker Liam Delap leave this summer, amid interest from fellow Premier League club Everton. (Football Insider), external

Crystal Palace will allow Austrian manager Oliver Glasner to continue to lead the team until the end of the season. (Football Insider), external

Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Wolves are among the clubs interested in signing Scotland left-back Andy Robertson, should the 31-year-old leave Liverpool this summer. (Caught Offside), external

Nottingham Forest could be open to offers for Brazil striker Igor Jesus, 24, at the end of the season. (Football Insider)

 

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Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in Nottingham Forest duo Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson,
while Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso are targets for top Premier League clubs.

Manchester United are interested in signing Nottingham Forest's England midfielders Morgan Gibbs-White, 26, and Elliot Anderson, 23, but rivals Manchester City are also monitoring both players. (Mail - subscription required), external

Borussia Dortmund will demand a fee of around 70m euros (£61m) for 25-year-old Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha, who is wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea. (Bild - in German), external

Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in RB Leipzig's Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande - but a deal could be complicated by a dispute over who currently represents the 19-year-old. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid are closely monitoring Juventus' 26-year-old Italy full-back Andrea Cambiaso. (Caughtoffside), external

Barcelona are set to open talks with Manchester United over the permanent signing of England froward Marcus Rashford but will attempt to negotiate down from the £26m purchase option for the 28-year-old. (Sport, via Mirror), external

Rashford is happy in Barcelona and has no desire to return to Manchester United - although he wants a more prominent role in the starting 11. (Marca - in Spanish), external

An Old Trafford return for Napoli's Scotland international Scott McTominay, 29, has not been discussed during Manchester United's search for midfield reinforcements this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona are currently the favourites to sign Bournemouth's Argentina centre-back Marcos Senesi, 28, on a free transfer this summer. (Football Insider), external

Arsenal are preparing to make 24-year-old Ecuador centre-back Piero Hincapie's loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen permanent for £45m. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham's owners are planning to rip up the club's rigid wage structure before a major overhaul of the squad this summer if the team avoid relegation. (Guardian), external

Juventus have opened discussion with Tottenham's Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, but the Serie A club are also interested in Liverpool's 33-year-old Brazil international Alisson. (Gazzetta, via Standard), external

Aston Villa could allow England midfielder Morgan Rogers to leave the club this summer, but would demand up to £100m for the 23-year-old. (GiveMeSport), external

Bournemouth are growing increasingly confident that they can persuade head coach Andoni Iraola to commit his future to the club with a new contract. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United have no plans to cash in on in-form England winger Anthony Gordon, 25, this summer. (Talksport), external

Celtic are willing to consider a big offer for Sweden midfielder Benjamin Nygren, 24, in the summer amid increasing interest from Premier League clubs. (Football Insider)

 

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Mohamed Salah would be happy to stay at Liverpool until 2027,
there are six Premier League clubs interested in Eintracht Frankfurt's Nnamdi Collins,
while Casemiro wants to keep playing in Europe.

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 33, is happy to see out the remainder of his Liverpool contract, which runs up to the end of next season, should a move to the Saudi Pro League not materialise this summer. (Football Insider), external

Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old Germany defender Nnamdi Collins is the subject of interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, Brighton and Brentford. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United's Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 34, wants to continue his career in Europe when his contract ends at Old Trafford in the summer, and Italy is a possible next destination. (Sun), external

German agent Volker Struth, who has worked with Florian Wirtz in the past, says he offered the Germany midfielder to Real Madrid last summer before his £116m move from
Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool. (Phrasenmaher via Mirror), external

Manchester United plan to sell Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, this summer, but expect to receive significantly less than the £50m they paid Inter Milan to sign him in 2023. (Talksport), external

However, Onana wants to fight to re-establish himself as Manchester United's number one when his loan spell at Trabzonspor finishes in May - and believes he will be given a chance to do so. (Guardian), external

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are closely monitoring the development of Ajax's 18-year-old Dutch midfielder Sean Steur. (Teamtalk), external

Sunderland's hopes of signing Algerian midfielder Yacine Titraoui from Belgian side Charleroi have received a boost as the 22-year-old's representatives are reluctant to sanction a move to Premier League rivals Wolves because of the likelihood of the club being relegated. (Sunderland Echo), external

Manchester United are yet to formally reopen contract talks with England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20. (Sun), external

Major League Soccer side Orlando City have offered Antoine Griezmann a three-year deal - the 34-year-old France forward will hold talks with current club Atletico Madrid before deciding whether to accept. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Victor Osimhen's value has doubled since the 27-year-old Nigeria striker's 75m euro (£65.4m) transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray, according to the Super Lig leader's vice-president Abdullah Kavukcu. (Goal), external

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sell their reserve goalkeeper, Turkey's Altay Bayindir, 27, to Super Lig side Besiktas for £4.3m in the summer. (Fanatik via Metro)

Premier League​

Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama reportedly want Ruben Amorim to become their next head coach - The Sun

Manchester United are yet to formally reopen contract talks with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo - The Sun

Casemiro is keen to continue his career in Europe after he leaves Manchester United in the summer - The Sun

Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has blasted the Blues for taking "five steps backwards" by sacking Enzo Maresca - The Sun

Manchester United plan to sell Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer but expect to receive significantly less than the £50m they paid Inter Milan to sign him in 2023 - Talksport

German agent Volker Struth wants Liverpool star Florian Wirtz to play for Real Madrid one day after he failed to engineer a move last summer - Daily Mirror
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John Terry has admitted that he was left "frustrated" after being overlooked for a role assisting Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane during his brief stint in the dugout last month and questioned whether the club's ownership or sporting directors had ruled him out deliberately - Daily Mail

Europe​

Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings after a fan was caught on camera allegedly performing a Nazi salute before their Champions League tie against Benfica - The Athletic

Football internationals​

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui's position is in serious doubt just four months before the World Cup - The Athletic

Women's football​

Mary Earps said she has "learned some tough lessons" and understands why there was such strong condemnation of comments made in her autobiography last year - The Guardian

 

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Speculation around Jurgen Klopp's role with Red Bull is dismissed,
Chelsea remain in pole position to land Murillo
and Wolves' asking price for Mateus Mane is putting off Liverpool and Manchester United.

Reports that Jurgen Klopp will leave his role as head of global soccer at the Red Bull organisation are "complete nonsense and totally unfounded", says CEO Oliver Mintzlaff. (Sky Sports Germany - in German), external

Liverpool are firmly in the frame for Nottingham Forest's 23-year-old Brazil defender Murillo, although Chelsea still lead the pursuit. (Teamtalk), external

Serbia international Dusan Vlahovic favours a switch to Barcelona when his Juventus contract ends this summer, although Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea remain in the hunt to sign the 26-year-old forward. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal and Manchester City are considering bids of £30m for Atalanta left-back Honest Ahanor. Chelsea are also interested in the 18-year-old Nigerian. (Caught Offside), external

Liverpool and Manchester United will not pay Wolves' £50m asking price for 18-year-old England youth international Mateus Mane this summer as they consider the midfielder too raw. (Football Insider), external

Former Brentford striker Ivan Toney is targeting silverware in Saudi Arabia with current club Al-Ahli, but the Englishman, 29, is not ruling out a return to the Premier League. (Talksport), external

Forward Nicolas Jackson is set to return to Chelsea. The 24-year-old Senegal international moved to Bayern Munich on loan last summer, but the Bundesliga champions are not keen on a permanent switch. (CFBayernInsider), external

Newcastle United are looking at Brighton's Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and Manchester City's English stopper James Trafford, both 23, as they target finding a long-term successor for England international Nick Pope, 33. (The i Newspaper - subscription required), external

Newcastle United are also watching Union Saint-Gilloise winger Anan Khalaili. The 21-year-old Israel international has scored three times in the Champions League this season. (Mail+ - subscription required), external

Liverpool's 19-year-old winger Trent Kone-Doherty, from Northern Ireland, might soon leave to join Norwegian club Molde despite being offered a new contract at Anfield. (Football Insider), external

Napoli inserted a clause in the deal of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen's switch to Galatasaray which means the Turkish club will have to pay them up to £60m if they sell the 27-year-old to an Italian club. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

 

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Manchester City and Manchester United want Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson,
Inter Milan could revisit interest in Liverpool's Curtis Jones
and Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone unsure about Antoine Griezmann future.

Manchester City and Manchester United will battle it out to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest as both clubs have made the 23-year-old one of their main summer transfer targets. (Mirror), external

Inter Milan showed an interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, in January and, with the England international close to entering the final year of his Reds deal, the Italian club could try to make a move for him in the summer. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Aston Villa are leading the chase for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, with Leeds United, Newcastle United, Tottenham and West Ham also monitoring the 23-year-old England stopper's situation. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has hinted that 32-year-old England defender Harry Maguire, whose contract runs out in the summer, will be offered a new deal. (Guardian), external

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone says he does not "know what's going to happen" with France forward Antoine Griezmann's future, with the 34-year-old being linked with a move to Orlando City. (ESPN), external

Barcelona sporting director Deco says no talks over a move have taken place with 26-year-old Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, who has also been linked with Arsenal. (Mirror), external

Liverpool do not intend to sell Brazil keeper Alisson in the summer, despite Italian club Juventus said to be keen on the 33-year-old. (Football Insider), external

Norwich City defender Kellen Fisher, 21, is on the radar of a host of Premier League clubs with Everton among the Englishman's leading suitors. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento could be interested in a summer move if a top club come in for him. The 23-year-old, who has also played for England, has been linked with Manchester City. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Chelsea are confident that England forward Cole Palmer, 23, and other star players will not have to be sold, despite the club making a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25. (Standard)

Premier League​

Manchester City and Manchester United will battle it out to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest as both clubs have made the 23-year-old one of their main summer transfer targets - Daily Mirror

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has hinted that 32-year-old England defender Harry Maguire, whose contract runs out in the summer, will be offered a new deal - The Guardian

Inter Milan showed an interest in Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, in January and with the England international close to entering the final year of his Reds deal, the Italian club could try to make a move for him in the summer - Corriere dello Sport

Chelsea are confident that England forward Cole Palmer, 23, and other star players will not have to be sold, despite the club making a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - Evening Standard

Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento could be interested in a summer move if a top club come in for him - Daily Telegraph

Barcelona have reportedly agreed to buy Marcus Rashford in a permanent deal - The Sun

Andre Onana remains determined to fight for his place at Manchester United, despite seeing his replacement shine after he was sent out on loan - Daily Mirror

Igor Tudor says his Tottenham players are not fit enough and has questioned their desire to put in the hard yards without the ball - The Guardian

West Ham United have warned of the "serious and severe" financial consequences if they are relegated from the Premier League this season after announcing a loss of £104.2m - The Times

Scotland​

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill branded the comments of rival Danny Rohl as "extraordinary" and insisted the German sounds more like a Rangers fan than a manager - Daily Record

Defiant Callum McGregor has told his team-mates to ignore the outside noise - insisting everyone is out to break Celtic - Daily Record

European football​

Robin van Persie has hit out at the 'inappropriate' criticism of Raheem Sterling after the former Chelsea star struggled to hit the ground running on his Feyenoord debut - Daily Mirror

Barcelona sporting director Deco says no talks over a move have taken place with 26-year-old Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, who has also been linked with Arsenal - Daily Mirror