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Today’s top stories:

• Liverpool close to first summer signing.

• Carrick opens up on Bruno Fernandes’ future.

• What Enzo Fernandez wants next!

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Arsenal

• Arsenal may have been given an early boost ahead of next weekend’s Champions League final, with fresh doubts emerging over Achraf Hakimi’s fitness for Paris Saint-Germain. (L’Equipe)

Atletico Madrid

• Atletico Madrid inform Barcelona of record Julian Alvarez asking price. Full Story here!

Barcelona

• La Liga star holding out for Barcelona move after turning down €30m offer. More details!

Chelsea

• Enzo Fernández’s Chelsea future has suddenly become one of the biggest talking points around Stamford Bridge after a gesture to the travelling supporters following the defeat to Sunderland. Read more!

• Second Premier League team joins Man City in chase for Enzo Fernandez. Read more!

Crystal Palace

• Crystal Palace are reportedly keeping a close eye on Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis as they look to strengthen their back line following Marc Guéhi’s move to Manchester City. (TEAMtalk)

  

Juventus

• Italian giants Juventus have launched a shock, late attempt to hijack Tottenham’s long-pursued move for outgoing Liverpool legend Andy Robertson. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool

• Liverpool have reportedly entered the race to sign highly-rated Hertha BSC teenager Kennet Eichhorn. (Florian Plettenberg)

• Samuel Martinez to Liverpool is a done deal, with the teenager set to undergo a medical before putting pen to paper on a five-year contract at Anfield. (Florian Plettenberg)

• ‘Agreement in place’ – Journalist hints why Robertson could yet be back at Anfield next season. Read more!

Manchester United

• Manchester United appear to be preparing for another major midfield shake-up, with Manuel Ugarte now expected to leave the club this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Michael Carrick appears confident that Bruno Fernandes will remain at Manchester United this summer, and honestly, it is easy to see why the club will be desperate to keep him. (Sky Sports)

• Club Brugge sensation Christos Tzolis has explicitly given the green light to a potential move to Old Trafford. (Het Nieuwsblad)

• Man United flop could be offloaded for as low as €20 million this summer. Full Story here!

• Man United get green light to make a move for Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall. (Caught Offside)

• Man Utd fan favourite offered to two Euro giants who tried to sign him in the past. More details!

Newcastle United

• Newcastle United star has gentleman agreement to leave the club. More details!

• Newcastle United have reportedly been given encouragement to move for Juventus striker Jonathan David this summer. (TEAMtalk)

  

• Anthony Gordon’s future at Newcastle United is looking more uncertain than ever after Eddie Howe admitted he does not know whether the winger has already played his final game for the club. Read more!

Real Madrid

• Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is keen to seal Real Madrid move in the summer. (Ben Jacobs)

West Ham United

• Nuno Espírito Santo’s time at West Ham United looks like it could be coming to an abrupt end after the club’s relegation from the Premier League. (Times)
  

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Good morning folks and welcome to another Daily Briefing, brought to you ad-free and straight to your inbox as always! Thanks for reading, and enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Liverpool player moving to rival club.

• Chelsea star wants Champions League football.

• Update on defender Ibrahima Konate’s future.

Arsenal end their season on a high

Arsenal marked their first Premier League title triumph in 22 years by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.

Gabriel Jesus opened the scoring in the 41st minute, before Noni Madueke gave Arsenal a two-goal cushion just after half-time.

Jean-Philippe Mateta pulled one back late on for Palace, and the hosts thought they had grabbed a dramatic equaliser through Yeremy Pino in stoppage time, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.

FT Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal [Pictures from Sky Sports]

Aston Villa ruin Guardiola’s farewell

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City farewell did not end with the perfect send-off, as his side were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.

City had taken the lead through Antoine Semenyo, who scored his 11th goal since joining from Bournemouth in January. But Villa fought back in the heat, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice to spoil Guardiola’s final afternoon in charge.

The match carried a huge emotional weight, with Guardiola managing City for the 593rd and final time after a remarkable 10-year spell that delivered 20 trophies.

FT Man City 1-2 Aston Villa [Pictures from Sky Sports]

Tottenham avoid relegation on final day

João Palhinha’s goal just before half-time proved decisive as Tottenham secured Premier League survival with a 1-0 win over Everton at home.

After losing to Chelsea on Tuesday, Spurs knew they needed at least a point to make sure their top-flight status was safe. Palhinha’s 43rd-minute strike gave them all three, meaning West Ham’s result against Leeds no longer mattered in the relegation battle.

FT Tottenham 1-0 Everton [Pictures from Sky Sports]

Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record

Brighton had to settle for Conference League qualification after Manchester United spoiled their final-day hopes with a dominant 3-0 win in Michael Carrick’s first game as permanent manager.

Brighton started the day in control of the Europa League race, but United took charge when Bruno Fernandes assisted Patrick Dorgu’s opener, breaking the Premier League assist record with 21.

Bryan Mbeumo made it 2-0 before half-time, before Fernandes capped off his Player of the Season campaign by scoring United’s third after the break.

In short: United won 3-0, Fernandes broke the assist record and scored, while Brighton dropped into the Conference League.

FT Brighton 0-3 Man United [Pictures from Sky Sports]

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Atletico Madrid

• Revealed: Why Atletico Madrid Sporting Director is willing to consider Julian Alvarez sale. Full Story here!

Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich’s defensive search has taken an interesting turn, with Manchester City centre-back Josko Gvardiol now being discussed as a possible option. (Christian Falk)

Chelsea

• Chelsea could be preparing an emotional reunion with Thiago Silva, but not necessarily as a player this time. (ESPN Brasil)

• Chelsea in trouble as journalist states key player wants Champions League football. Full Story here!

Crystal Palace

• Maxence Lacroix is already preparing to leave Crystal Palace this summer. Read more!

  

Liverpool

• Arne Slot’s position at Liverpool has come under serious scrutiny after reports claimed there is growing unrest inside the dressing room. (Football Insider)

• A decision on Ibrahima Konate is expected imminently, with there still being no update for now on whether or not the France international will be signing a new contract or leaving on a free transfer this summer. (Ben Jacobs)

• Liverpool legend Andy Robertson is set to join Tottenham as a free agent after saying farewell to Anfield. (Ben Jacobs)

• ‘Here we go’ – Fabrizio Romano reveals Liverpool ‘agreement’ for South American prodigy. More details!

Manchester United

• Michael Carrick has given a clear idea of what he wants from Manchester United’s midfield moving forward. Read more!

• Manchester United could have an interesting transfer opportunity on their hands this summer, with West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen reportedly emerging as a target. (Football Insider)

• Manchester United’s summer midfield rebuild could include a move for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Shaun Connolly)

• Manager hints at Man United interest in 26-year-old consistent Serie A performer. Full Story here!

• Man United midfielder rejected a move to Chelsea in January. More details!

• Ederson has reportedly verbally agreed a five-year deal with Manchester United. (Ben Jacobs)

Newcastle United

• Newcastle United are already looking at possible midfield replacements in case Sandro Tonali leaves this summer, and one name now being linked is Aleksandar Stankovic. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

• Newcastle United are reportedly ready to shut down any attempts to sign William Osula this summer, despite growing interest from Aston Villa. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid

• Real Madrid ready to raid Premier League club for Mourinho’s first summer signing. More details!

Tottenham

• Tottenham are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Paulo Dybala’s situation at Roma, with the Argentine forward facing an uncertain future heading into the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)

  

West Ham United

• Jarrod Bowen appears to decide West Ham future after relegation amid transfer links. Full Story here!
  

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Today’s top stories:

• Liverpool’s ambitious €100m move.

• Chelsea midfielder wants move to rivals.

• Carrick’s first signing at Man United.

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Aston Villa

• Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are interested in 20-year-old midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic of Bayern Munich. (TEAMtalk)

Atletico Madrid

• Atletico Madrid facing Xabi Alonso obstacle in bid to sign Chelsea defender. More details!

• Bernardo Silva wants a move to Atletico Madrid over Juventus. (Marca)

Barcelona

• Barcelona set sights on surprise move for former Arsenal defender. Full Story here!

Chelsea

• Chelsea star ready for reunion with former manager in stunning transfer twist. More details!

• Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season, and Real Madrid is hoping to secure his signature. (Fichajes)

  

• “What they decide” – Fabrizio Romano has interesting update on new Chelsea signing. More details!

Liverpool

• €120m star with 23 goal contributions eager to join Liverpool this summer. Read more!

• Liverpool move is something that Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven would choose over Manchester United. (TEAMtalk)

• Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that both Liverpool and Arsenal have an interest in Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. More details!

• David Ornstein hints Liverpool are leading PSG in €100m Yan Diomande transfer battle. Full Story here!

• Liverpool have “serious” interest in signing Chelsea star who’s “open” to the move. Read more!

• Alisson is convinced with the project at Juventus and wants to make summer move. (Gazetta dello Sport)

Manchester City

• Manchester City’s summer rebuild under Enzo Maresca could include a huge move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. (Florian Plettenberg)

Manchester United

• Manchester United appear to be moving quickly in their search for a new midfielder, with Atalanta’s Ederson now reportedly close to completing a move to Old Trafford. (Matteo Moretto)

• Manchester United are still keeping an eye on Neco Williams of Nottimgham Forest. (Caught Offside)

• Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for the Sporting CP defender Maxi Araujo. (SportWitness)

• “Such a massive club with so much history. It would be hard to say no to that.” - Attacker confirms he would be open to Man United move. More details!

• Man United want future defensive leader from Chelsea after Champions League qualification. Full Story here!

• Manchester United are interested in signing Rafael Leao from AC Milan during the summer transfer window. (Gazetta dello Sport)

  

• Manchester United are interested in signing Leicester City attacker Jeremy Monga during the summer transfer window. (Fichajes)

• INEOS targeting “amazing” 22-year-old to reshape Manchester United midfield. More details!

Real Madrid

• Real Madrid ready to rival Barcelona in controversial move for Man United attacker. Full Story here!

Tottenham

• Tottenham eye “amazing” £60m Premier League ace who is a boyhood Spurs fan. More details!
  

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Good morning folks and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing! Thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Pep Guardiola has confirmed his exit from Manchester City

• Michael Carrick will stay on as Manchester United manager

• Christian Falk’s latest Bayern Insider column has dropped!

• Thomas Tuchel has announced his England World Cup squad

Arsenal

• Arsenal are among the clubs in the race for Morgan Rogers, who can leave Aston Villa for a transfer fee of just £80m this summer. The likes of Manchester United and Chelsea are also contenders for the 23-year-old’s signature. (Ben Jacobs)

Barcelona

• Julian Alvarez is prioritising Barcelona over other options this summer as he looks set to leave Atletico Madrid. (Matteo Moretto)

• Barcelona and Andreas Christensen have reached an agreement over a new two-year contract in a surprise development. (Mundo Deportivo)

• Barcelona face competition from Real Madrid to sign Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, who will cost €70m this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

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Bayer Leverkusen

• Bayer Leverkusen are emerging as contenders to appoint Andoni Iraola as manager once he leaves Bournemouth at the end of his contract this summer, though Crystal Palace are also still chasing this ambitious move. (Telegraph)

Bayern Munich

• It is not true that there are doubts over Harry Kane signing a new Bayern Munich contract, as those talks have not started yet but all parties are relaxed about the situation. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• There is also no truth to Bayern Munich links with Manchester City defender John Stones as things stand. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

Chelsea

• Morgan Rogers can leave Aston Villa for just £80m this summer, sparking interest from Chelsea and other top clubs. (Ben Jacobs)

• Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Valentin Barco from fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is a target for Manchester City and there have been initial talks over this potential transfer deal. (Florian Plettenberg)

• Liam Delap is unlikely to stay at Chelsea this summer once Xabi Alonso comes in as manager, with Everton tipped as his most likely next destination. (Football Insider)

Liverpool

• Liverpool are not progressing in contract talks with Curtis Jones, who remains a target for Inter Milan, as well as for Tottenham and Aston Villa. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)

• Liverpool chief Richard Hughes has made contact with those close to Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola over replacing Arne Slot at Anfield. (Foot Mercato)

• Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign attacking midfield wonderkid Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional, beating Borussia Dortmund to the 17-year-old’s signature. He’ll complete his move to Anfield when he turns 18. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Bayern Munich would reject a Liverpool bid for Michael Olise, even if the Reds were willing to pay as much as £147m for the French winger. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Yan Diomande is a dream target for Bayern Munich, but Liverpool could get a boost as the Bundesliga club’s current focus is on negotiations over signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Liverpool are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao, who has a €60m release clause. (Record)

Manchester City

• Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed he will be stepping down as Manchester City manager at the end of this season, with the club paying tribute by naming a stand at the Etihad Stadium after him and making plans to build a statue of him - full story here!

• It was Guardiola’s decision to leave and he was eager to keep it a secret for as long as possible, having witnessed how Liverpool struggled after Jurgen Klopp announced his departure in the middle of the 2023/24 season. (Guillem Balague)

• Real Madrid are ramping up their interest in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, whose future could be in doubt now that Pep Guardiola has confirmed he’s stepping down as manager. (Radio Marca)

Manchester United

• Michael Carrick has been confirmed as taking the Manchester United manager’s job permanently, with director Jason Wilcox explaining why he was chosen - full story here!

• Manchester United are expected to be one of the clubs in the mix for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, who will be allowed to leave the club for just £80m this summer. (Ben Jacobs)

Newcastle United

• Newcastle United have made checks on Osasuna winger Victor Munoz as a potential replacement for Bayern Munich target Anthony Gordon. (Daily Mirror)

• Jonathan David could be leaving Juventus after just one season, with Newcastle among the Premier League clubs showing an interest in the Canada international. (TEAMtalk)

• Newcastle have been scouting this 21-year-old Brazilian talent who has a €50m release clause - full story here!

Real Madrid

• Real Madrid are ramping up their interest in signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, whose future could be in doubt now that Pep Guardiola has confirmed he’s stepping down as manager. (Radio Marca)

• Real Madrid will rival Barcelona for the signing of Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, who will cost €70m this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

• Real Madrid have announced the departures of some experienced players - full story here!

Tottenham

• Tottenham are one of the clubs ready to pounce if Curtis Jones ends up leaving Liverpool this summer, with the Reds no closer to agreeing a new contract with the England international. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)

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We will likely see changes to this struggling Liverpool squad over the summer, and there’s every chance of some high-profile outgoings as well as new additions potentially coming in.

One particular saga seems to be hotting up, according to information from my sources, with Liverpool possibly set to lose a first-team player to a Premier League rival.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has officially announced his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America.

See below for the full squad, with some big calls made by Tuchel as there’s no room for proven big names such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer, as well as players who’ve been in fine form in the Premier League this season such as Morgan Gibbs-White and Adam Wharton…

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)

Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Harry Maguire unhappy with England snub

One of the most high-profile snubs is for Harry Maguire, with the Manchester United defender seemingly finding out the news last night and hitting out at Tuchel on social media.

“I was confident I could of played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision,” the 33-year-old said in a statement on X.

“I’ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players, all the best this summer.”

What are your thoughts on the England squad? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy Friday everyone and welcome to another Daily Briefing - all your essential football headlines in one place, delivered to your inbox seven days a week, all completely ad-free. Enjoy! :-)

Today’s top stories:

• England’s World Cup squad is set to be confirmed

• Man Utd & Bayern battling to sign Premier League star

• Cristian Romero to leave Tottenham? Plus much more!

World Cup 2026

• Thomas Tuchel is set to announce his England squad later, but much of that squad has already been leaked, with Harry Maguire expressing his disappointment at missing out, while other big names like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are also set to be snubbed. (BBC Sport)

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Arsenal

• Sandro Tonali is one of Arsenal’s top transfer targets as he sees his future away from Newcastle United this summer, though other clubs are also keen and he could prioritise a return to Serie A. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

• Arsenal are planning new contracts for manager Mikel Arteta and star duo Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice, while there are also expected to be major ins and outs in the summer transfer window. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)

• Conversations are ongoing for important new deals at Arsenal, but for now the full focus is on preparing for the Champions League final. (Fabrizio Romano, CaughtOffside)

• Julian Alvarez remains a top target for Arsenal, but they’ll face competition from PSG for the Atletico Madrid striker, who will cost at least £100m. (TEAMtalk)

• Arsenal could make a surprise transfer raid on rivals Manchester City for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders after his lack of playing time recently. (TEAMtalk)

• Mikel Arteta was unsure about William Saliba early on in his Arsenal career, but quickly changed his mind when he realised his immense potential. (Independent)

• There’s positive injury news for Arsenal ahead of the Champions League final as Mikel Merino is now back in first-team training. (Hand of Arsenal)

Barcelona

• Harry Kane is emerging as an ambitious summer transfer window target for Barcelona as they look for a top class Robert Lewandowski replacement. (Mundo Deportivo)

• Barcelona look set to test Tottenham’s resolve over Cristian Romero as they line up a potential €60m summer transfer for the Argentine. (Sport)

• Barcelona players reportedly want the club to sign Marcus Rashford permanently after his successful loan spell from Manchester United. (Sport)

• Hansi Flick wants to add a new fitness coach to his Barcelona staff this summer. (Radio Catalunya)

Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich could rival Manchester United and other Premier League clubs for the signing of Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall. (TEAMtalk)

Chelsea

• Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has already been speaking with Marc Cucurella about the Spanish left-back joining him at Manchester City. (Simon Phillips)

• Although Cucurella wants to leave, it is thought that new manager Xabi Alonso really wants to keep him and will push to persuade him. (Simon Phillips)

• Chelsea could also be serious contenders for Jarrod Bowen, with the England international looking to stay in London even if he’s set to leave West Ham if they get relegated. (Simon Phillips)

• Chelsea look ready to rival Arsenal for the transfer of in-form Bournemouth wonderkid Eli Junior Kroupi, though the Cherries insist he’s not for sale. (Daily Mail)

• Chelsea striker Liam Delap is being tipped for a move to Everton as he’s unlikely to survive under incoming new manager Xabi Alonso. (Football Insider)

Liverpool

• Bazoumana Toure remains a top target in attack for Liverpool this summer, which likely spells bad news for Cody Gakpo’s future at Anfield. (TEAMtalk)

• Liverpool could now miss out on this top transfer target because of developments with Jose Mourinho - full info here!

Manchester City

• Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has already been speaking with Marc Cucurella about the Spanish left-back joining him at Manchester City. (Simon Phillips)

• Sandro Tonali is one of Manchester City’s top midfield targets, but the Newcastle midfielder could prioritise a return to Italy. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

Manchester United

• Manchester United chief Jason Wilcox is a big fan of Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall and is looking into a deal for the £55m-rated defender. (Dean Jones, Flashscore)

• Morten Hjulmand is a target for both Manchester United and Arsenal as he could realistically leave Sporting Lisbon this summer. (Correio da Manha)

• Manchester United could pounce on the chaos at Southampton by poaching one of their top young players - full story here!

• Jadon Sancho could surprisingly end up being given a one-year extension to his Manchester United contract as a return to Borussia Dortmund now looks increasingly unlikely. (Sport Bild)

Newcastle United

• Sandro Tonali remains keen to leave Newcastle United this summer, with interest from Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

• Newcastle have been urged to sign this in-form Premier League star this summer - full story here!

PSG

• Julian Alvarez is a top target for PSG this summer, but Arsenal are also interested and he will cost at least £100m to sign from Atletico Madrid. (TEAMtalk)

Real Madrid

• Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga could end up staying at the club after all, as he’s seen as a key part of incoming manager Jose Mourinho’s plans. (Fichajes)

• Alternatively, the plan could still be to sell Camavinga as long as they receive offers in the region of €80m - more info here!

Tottenham

• Barcelona look set to test Tottenham’s resolve over Cristian Romero as they line up a potential €60m summer transfer for the Argentine. (Sport)

West Ham United

• Jarrod Bowen looks likely to leave West Ham United this summer, but wants to stay in London for his next club. (Simon Phillips)

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The FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and already people are thinking about the end. Who will win? And most importantly, which player will be awarded the Golden Boot? It’s such an exciting time. So many teams, so many players, so much effort, so much training, years and years of dedication and all of this comes to a final tally to award a player the Golden Boot. Who will win it this year? What are your speculations? There are a few players who are rumoured to be key favorites. Keep reading to learn more.

If you’ve heard of the Golden Boot for the FIFA World Cup before but are unsure of what exactly it is, you have come to the right place. There are two massive players who are said to be in the fight for it, namely Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland but there are also some young rising stars who might take everyone by surprise. It’s such a meaningful award for every player and seeing that it’s only awarded every four years, it’s even more precious.

What Is The Golden Boot and Why Does it Matter So Much?

The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals during the FIFA World Cup tournament. It is one of the most respected individual honors in international football. It’s a worldwide stage achievement, that’s for sure.

But the tricky thing about it is that it’s not easy to earn. Not only because you need the most goals but because scoring goals at a World Cup is not easy. Players face elite defenders, massive pressure and the expectations of entire nations watching every match. That is why the Golden Boot carries so much prestige. They’re paying with so much pressure, their whole country is behind them, so they don’t want to mess things up. This is what makes this boot so special.

The award has been won by some of football’s most iconic names over the years. Players like Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo Nazário, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé all became part of World Cup history through their goal-scoring performances. They each scored between 5 and 8 goals in the title, so these are the figures people are looking for. And this is the kind of knowledge that is particularly important for fans who want to place bets on outcomes.

You see, knowing the ins and outs of past performance, probable chance and what things might look like down the line is vital in sports betting. Whether you’re betting on the FIFA World Cup or on pre-match betting Ireland markets, having a strong understanding of past behaviour, future prognosis and general player information is key. It doesn’t matter how small or big the league or the title, research is key for any bettor.

Kylian Mbappé Remains One Of The Biggest Favorites

When discussing Golden Boot favorites, Kylian Mbappé immediately stands out. He already has an incredible World Cup scoring record and consistently performs well in high-pressure matches. He won the last one in 2022 with 8 goals.

What separates Mbappé from many forwards is his ability to create goals completely on his own. He does not always need perfect service from teammates because he can beat defenders individually and create scoring chances through raw speed and technical skill.

France is also expected to remain one of the strongest national teams entering the tournament. Strong teams naturally help Golden Boot candidates because deeper tournament runs usually create more opportunities to score.

Erling Haaland Could Dominate The Tournament

Another major contender is Erling Haaland. Haaland has developed a reputation as one of the most clinical strikers in modern football. His physical strength, positioning, finishing accuracy and instinct inside the penalty area make him a real problem for defenders. He has never won it before, though, so this would be his first.

One of the biggest questions surrounding his Golden Boot chances depends on how far Norway advances in the tournament. Individual awards often rely heavily on team success. The more matches a player competes in, the more chances they have to score.

Still, Haaland’s ability to score multiple goals in a single game makes him extremely dangerous in any tournament format.

Younger Stars Could Surprise Everyone

Finally, you can’t forget the younger players. Players like Vinícius Júnior, Jamal Musiala, Lamine Yamal and Jude Bellingham may not all be traditional center-forwards but they might still be in the race. These are more wild cards but still good to research and know about.

The only thing that might be missing for them is confidence, because it plays a huge role in Golden Boot races. Football tournaments are heavily emotional and confidence can completely change how a player performs from one match to the next.

Regardless of who wins, it will be fascinating to watch the players battle it out.

Arsenal are not standing still after winning the Premier League title, with some big-name transfer targets in mind for the summer, and some key contracts set to be sorted out.

The aim is that one major deal could be completed even before the start of this summer’s 2026 World Cup, with talks already at an advanced stage.

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The football transfer market is almost an entire sport of its own, with so much going on behind the scenes before we eventually see multimillion pound signings take to the pitch.

While modern coaches are coming up with increasingly complex game plans and set-piece routines to try to squeeze even the smallest extra percentage out of games, there is also plenty of ingenuity at board level that helps clubs get the best deals and keeps them financially competitive.

A deal between two clubs is rarely as straightforward as it can sound - no one is just turning up with a bag of cash and coming away with a player. Here’s a look at some of the interesting clauses that can be crucial for the survival of smaller clubs in particular as they look to compete with financial juggernauts like Manchester City and PSG…

Lengthy contracts

Something Chelsea in particular have been good at is signing players on lengthy contracts so as to spread their often considerable transfer fees over a longer period of time, as we’ve seen with the likes of Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez joining on contracts as long as eight years, rather than the usual four or five.

This is not necessarily widely known among many football fans, but if a club signs a player for £100m on a five-year contract, that amounts to them spending £20m a year on that player, but if you in theory gave them a ten-year contract, it would only be £10m a year.

This means the Blues can avoid committing to spending too much straight away, and can help keep them on the right side of Financial Fair Play regulations.

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Sell-on clause

It was recently reported that if Bayern Munich sell Michael Olise for a big fee this summer, his former club Crystal Palace could land themselves as much as £26m.

So, while Eagles fans will no doubt have been gutted to see this top talent leaving them, there’s still potential for his world class performances to keep earning them significant money, with his old club insisting on receiving 15% of any future sale made by Bayern.

Other notable examples of sell-on clauses that were received include £4m to Birmingham City when Borussia Dortmund sold Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid, £8m to QPR when Liverpool sold Raheem Sterling to Manchester City, and £10m to Chelsea when Kevin De Bruyne moved to City from Wolfsburg.

Buy-back clause

This is something Real Madrid have utilised particularly well, with exciting young talents like Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon, both at Como, having cheap buy-back clauses in their contracts that put Los Blancos completely in control of their futures.

We’ve also seen some of these in the Premier League, with Chelsea often inserting buy-back clauses when they let promising young players go, while Manchester City had one with Douglas Luiz when he joined Aston Villa and Manchester United had one with Alvaro Carreras when letting him leave for Benfica.

These can be huge for clubs if they’re worried about losing a young player whose value might increase in years to come, as it allows them the chance to re-sign them for below market value, either as a low-cost way to strengthen their squad, or ahead of selling them on again for a significant profit.

Loan first, buy later

Occasionally clubs will also make use of the loan market even if they very much intend to sign the players in question permanently.

Two good recent examples of this come from Arsenal, who brought in David Raya on loan from Brentford with an obligation to buy - there was never any realistic expectation that he would go back to his parent club, and the same was true with Piero Hincapie, who joined on loan from Bayer Leverkusen this season, but whose move is already set to become permanent in the summer.

For accounting purposes, this is important, as it allows Arsenal to push those costs further down the line and to avoid compromising PSR regulations by spending too much on permanent transfers in one window. It also doesn’t really hurt the selling clubs as they know they’re guaranteed a fee for these players eventually, even if it won’t come straight away.

In fact, you could even argue that it benefits Brentford and Leverkusen to do a deal of this nature sooner, because it means that fee is already agreed a year in advance, rather than when those players would be closer to being out of contract, with their valuation therefore going down.

Good morning folks, and welcome to the latest Daily Briefing! Thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy today’s post :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Mohamed Salah linked with surprise transfer!

• Unai Emery wins his fifth Europa League title

• Plus Levi Colwill could leave Chelsea, and more!

Europa League

Aston Villa beat Freiburg as Unai Emery lifts Europa League trophy for fifth time

Aston Villa won the Europa League final against Freiburg in some style last night, while Unai Emery also helped himself to the trophy for a remarkable fifth time in his career.

Youri Tielemans opened the scoring with a superb volley from a clever corner routine, before Emi Buendia curled in a beauty to make it 2-0 just before half time.

Morgan Rogers added a third from another well-worked Villa move, and it guided the club to their first piece of silverware for 30 years, while Emery added to his personal collection after also winning this trophy three times with Sevilla and once with Villarreal.

FT Aston Villa 3-0 Freiburg (Pictures from TNT Sports)

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Arsenal

• Sandro Tonali is now Mikel Arteta’s number one target as he looks to strengthen Arsenal even further after their Premier League title win. (TuttoJuve)

• How Arsenal’s lost moment accidentally started their recovery and led to Premier League glory - full story here!

• Eberechi Eze’s special request in a meeting with Mikel Arteta ended up being crucial in Arsenal’s title run-in. (Independent)

• Arsenal have an interest in Eli Junior Kroupi after he scored for Bournemouth to help the Gunners win the Premier League title - more info here!

Barcelona

• Barcelona’s top two targets to replace Robert Lewandowski this summer are Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez and Chelsea’s Joao Pedro. (Mundo Deportivo)

• Barcelona retain an interest in Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, though their priority for now seems to be on attacking players such as Julian Alvarez, as well as a final decision on the future of Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford. (Sky Sports)

• Marcus Rashford may finally be getting closer to completing a permanent transfer to Barcelona, but it’s not a done deal yet, with Manchester United’s asking price still thought to be an issue. (Sport)

Chelsea

• Enzo Fernandez wants Cristian Romero to join Chelsea from rivals Tottenham this summer. (Simon Phillips)

• Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella remains a long-term target for both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. (Sky Sports)

• Chelsea have a surprise interest in snapping up Bernardo Silva on a free transfer this summer as he closes in on an exit from Manchester City. (Marca)

• Meanwhile, Levi Colwill’s future is in doubt as both Real Madrid and Barcelona are keeping an eye on the Chelsea defender. (Marca)

• Chelsea are stepping up their interest in Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and could be prepared to try a swap deal for him this summer. (Sports Boom)

Liverpool

• Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool but could stay in Europe as he’s opened the door to a surprise potential transfer to Fenerbahce, despite a long list of Saudi clubs also still being interested. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)

• Liverpool are set to rival Manchester United for the potential signing of Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as his future is in doubt this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

• Alisson Becker remains keen to leave Liverpool for Juventus this summer if the Reds will allow it, as he’s eager for the move regardless of Champions League football. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

• Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is keen to leave Anfield after a falling-out with manager Arne Slot, with Inter Milan possibly set to try again for the England international. (Tuttosport)

• Liverpool surely need to take this opportunity to hire Andoni Iraola after Chelsea and Manchester United ultimately decided to look elsewhere - full piece here!

Manchester City

• Manchester City midfielder Rodri remains a target for Real Madrid and a transfer could now be more likely as it looks like Pep Guardiola will be leaving the club. (Marca)

• John Stones is a summer transfer window target for Bayern Munich as he nears the end of his Manchester City contract, and the England international is tempted by a move to the Allianz Arena. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United

• Manchester United are up against Liverpool for the potential signing of Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as his future is in doubt this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

• Manchester United have made contact over the potential signing of highly-rated Botafogo midfielder Danilo. (ESPN Brasil)

• Marcus Rashford may finally be getting closer to completing a permanent transfer to Barcelona, but it’s not a done deal yet, with Manchester United’s asking price still thought to be an issue. (Sport)

• Andre Onana is eyeing a surprise return to Manchester United this summer as he hopes to fight for his place again after his loan spell at Trabzonspor. (Sky Sports)

• Manchester United have made a bid for this talented wide-man who’ll cost around £69m - full story here!

• Manchester United could be set to rival Barcelona for the ambitious transfer of Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni. (Fichajes)

Real Madrid

• Manchester City midfielder Rodri remains a target for Real Madrid and a transfer could now be more likely as it looks like Pep Guardiola will be leaving the club. (Marca)

• Real Madrid could be surprise suitors for Chelsea central defender Levi Colwill this summer. (Marca)

• Jose Mourinho has a surprise target in mind to strengthen Real Madrid’s attack if he becomes manager next season - full story here!

Tottenham

• Tottenham are one of the clubs eyeing up a potential transfer move for Lutsharel Geertruida this summer as his future looks unclear after a spell on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig. (Sports Boom)

• Roberto De Zerbi could also be set to raid his old club Brighton for an exciting summer signing for Tottenham - full story here!

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Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing! Thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy today’s post :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Arsenal have won the Premier League title!

• Pep Guardiola is set to take a year out of football

• Chelsea have ambitious summer transfer targets

• Plus Liverpool manager target and more!

Premier League round-up

Arsenal confirmed as champions as Bournemouth hold Man City

Bournemouth got a deserved 1-1 draw with Manchester City to confirm European football for next season, whilst also helping Arsenal end their 22-year title drought.

Eli Junior Kroupi fired in a superb opening goal in the first half, while Erling Haaland’s equaliser ultimately came too late to save Pep Guardiola’s side.

A win for City would have taken the title race to the final day, but Arsenal can now rest easy and look forward to lifting the Premier League trophy at Selhurst Park.

FT Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City [Pictures from Sky Sports]

Chelsea dent Tottenham’s survival hopes

Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to ensure the relegation battle will now go to the final day of the season.

Enzo Fernandez scored a superb opening goal from long range, while Andrey Santos added a well-worked second to put Spurs in serious trouble.

Richarlison pulled one back but Tottenham couldn’t get the result they needed to put meaningful distance between themselves and West Ham.

FT Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham [Pictures from Sky Sports]

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Arsenal

• Eli Junior Kroupi to Arsenal? The Bournemouth star helped the Gunners with his goal against Manchester City last night, but could he now also be on his way to the Emirates Stadium?

• Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in signing Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge this summer. (TEAMtalk)

• Arsenal players were out celebrating with fans at the Emirates Stadium in the early hours of the morning after their title win - watch videos here!

Barcelona

• Barcelona have apparently turned down the opportunity to sign Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva on a free transfer this summer as they’re happy with their midfield options. (Cadena SER)

Chelsea

• Chelsea want some major new signings to come in under new manager Xabi Alonso, including Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. (CaughtOffside)

• Chelsea are also looking at other goalkeepers this summer, with Bart Verbruggen, Robin Roefs, Jordan Pickford, Marco Carnesecchi, and Diogo Costa all on the club’s radar. (TEAMtalk)

• Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in signing Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge this summer. (TEAMtalk)

• Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella is a top target for Atletico Madrid this summer. (Marca)

• Joao Pedro is set to communicate to Chelsea that he wants to be allowed a transfer to Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)

• Chelsea are already open to letting Liam Delap go after just one season, with Premier League clubs on alert to his availability. (TEAMtalk)

Crystal Palace

• Crystal Palace have reportedly already agreed a transfer deal for this Premier League forward - full story here!

Liverpool

• Luis Enrique is emerging as a top target for Liverpool in case they decide to replace Arne Slot as manager. (TEAMtalk)

• Liverpool have held exploratory talks over the potential transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson, who would likely cost around €80m. (Fussball Daten)

• Liverpool are also considering a move for this big-name right-back after being offered his services by his agents - full story here!

Manchester City

• Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City and take a year-long sabbatical from football management. (Sport)

Manchester United

• Manchester United are reportedly looking at Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson as they plan their defensive options for the summer. (Sky Germany)

• Manchester United are on alert as this 21 G/A Premier League attacker is likely to be available this summer - full story here!

• Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in signing Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge this summer. (TEAMtalk)

Newcastle United

• Newcastle United are stepping up their interest in the potential transfer of Monaco midfielder and Liverpool target Lamine Camara. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham

• Tottenham Hotspur are set to rival Aston Villa for the signing Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica this summer. (Hooligan Soccer)

West Ham United

• Jarrod Bowen is likely to leave West Ham this summer if they’re relegated as they’ll need to raise £100m from player sales. There are also doubts over Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville. (Guardian)

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Today’s top stories:

• Man City identify Pep Guardiola replacement.

• Man United defender to leave.

• Spanish manager to Liverpool?

Arsenal are now 90 mins away from league title

Arsenal moved to the brink of ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title after beating Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal, heading in from a corner late in the first half.

The result sends Mikel Arteta’s side five points clear of Manchester City. City must now beat Bournemouth on Tuesday night to keep the title race alive until the final day.

If Pep Guardiola’s team fail to win at the Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth are unbeaten in eight matches since losing to Arsenal earlier in the year, the Gunners will be crowned champions with one game still to play.

FT Arsenal 1-0 Burnley [Pictures from Sky Sports]

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Aston Villa

• Youri Tielemans is believed to be happy at Villa Park and is not actively looking for a way out. (Football Insider)

Barcelona

• Barcelona forward gives club ultimatum over contract situation. Full Story here!

• Barcelona star Fermin Lopez will not be part of Spain’s squad this summer that heads to the United States, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. (Mundo Deportivo)

Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich are reportedly trying to put themselves in a strong position to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with Liverpool also watching the situation closely. (TEAMtalk)

Chelsea

• Chelsea’s star defender set to miss Tottenham clash after strong hints from caretaker coach. Full Story here!

• Alex Crook on Wesley Fofana and Liam Delap: “I am not convinced Wesley Fofana has a long term future at Chelsea. I am expecting Liam Delap to leave Chelsea this summer, with a more established striker coming in. I think both will be sold, personally.”

  

• Xabi Alonso targets elite no.9, experienced goalkeeper & ball-playing CB for Chelsea. Full Story here!

Crystal Palace

• Instead of waiting for offers to arrive, Crystal Palace are understood to be considering improved terms for Maxence Lacroix as they try to make him feel valued and protected from outside interest. (TEAMtalk)

• Evann Guessand’s short stay at Crystal Palace could become permanent this summer, with Aston Villa expected to agree a deal for the forward to remain at Selhurst Park. (Football Insider)

Leeds United

• Leeds United are moving closer to securing Ethan Ampadu’s long-term future. (Football Insider)

Liverpool

• Liverpool revive prior interest in modern-day Mascherano who’s set for summer exit. Read more!

• PSG manager Luis Enrique is the favourite to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool. (TEAMtalk)

Manchester City

• Manchester City could be heading towards the end of the Pep Guardiola era, with fresh reports suggesting the club are preparing for life after their legendary manager. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Manchester United

• OFFICIAL: Tyrell Malacia will leave Manchester United as a free agent this summer after the club confirmed his departure at the end of the 2025/26 season.

• Man United fans get excited after Bruno Fernandes was spotted with transfer target. More details!

• Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United has now been settled, with the former midfielder signing a new deal to remain in charge at Old Trafford. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement with Tom Heaton, who will soon sign a contract extension. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Altay Bayindir is poised to be one of Manchester United’s first sales of the summer. (Samuel Luckhurst)

• Benjamin Sesko is poised to miss Manchester United’s final game of 2025/2026 through injury. (Samuel Luckhurst)

Nottingham Forest

• Nottingham Forest are increasingly confident they can keep Morgan Gibbs-White at the City Ground this summer, despite long-running interest from Manchester United. (TEAMtalk)

  

RB Leipzig

• RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande on speculation over his future: “I’m not thinking about that right now. I’m at Leipzig and I enjoy playing here. In the end, it’s always the statistics that count. It’s been a fantastic year for me.”

Real Madrid

• OFFICIAL: Real Madrid have announced the departure of Dani Carvajal, whose 13-year stint in the first team will come to an end at the end of the season.

Tottenham

• Tottenham target Maxence Lacroix could cost around £50 million. (TEAMtalk)

• Tottenham are hoping to sign the Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga at the end of the season. (Fichajes)
  

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Today’s top stories:

• Arsenal step up interest in young winger.

• Chelsea announce Xabi Alonso appointment.

• Man City star wants Real Madrid move.

Man United win as Bruno equals assist record

Bruno Fernandes matched the Premier League single-season assist record with his 20th assist as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 to secure third place.

Fernandes set up Bryan Mbeumo, joining Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry in the record books.

Luke Shaw and Matheus Cunha also scored for United, while Morato and Morgan Gibbs-White replied for Forest.

The win capped a strong season for United, who return to the Champions League, while Michael Carrick is expected to stay as head coach.

FT Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest [Pictures from Sky Sports]

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Arsenal

• Arsenal are making a serious move to sign Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga, with the club presenting what has been described as a strong offer to the player’s camp. (HandofArsenal)

Chelsea

• OFFICIAL: Chelsea have officially confirmed Xabi Alonso as the new manager of the men’s first team, with the Spaniard set to begin work on July 1, 2026.

• Chelsea keen to sign former player as potential first team star. Read more!

Coventry City

• Coventry City are considering a surprise move for Georginio Wijnaldum as they prepare for life back in the Premier League. (Football Insider)

Crystal Palace

• Crystal Palace have made manager Andoni Iraola their priority target to replace Oliver Glasner. (Sky Sports)

Liverpool

• Adrian Durham on Mo Salah’s social media post: “Truly unbelievable from Mo Salah. And people will say, ‘Yeah, it’s his agent’. This is in Mo Salah’s name. I don’t care if it’s the agent posting it or not, it’s in Mo Salah’s name. I think it’s an absolute disgrace. It’s basically currying favour with the Liverpool fans and turning them against Arne Slot.”

  

• Liverpool willing to let winger leave for just €25 million with two European giants interested. More details!

• Premier League winner with Liverpool could make sensational return to English top flight. Read more!

Manchester City

• Manchester City defender offers himself to Real Madrid. More here!

Manchester United

• Man United see first summer transfer completed in €44m deal after Champions League qualification. Full Story here!

• Man United boss Michael Carrick on Elliot Anderson: “He’s done well. I think he’s a big part of their team. I think he offers so much. “You can see obviously he is important part of their team.”

• Man United are closely monitoring Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams. (BBC Sport)

• Rafael Leão is attracting attention from top clubs and Manchester United are one of the strongest contenders to sign him. (Caught Offside)

• Decision made: Man Utd release statement confirming player who made today’s matchday squad will be leaving this summer. Read more!

Newcastle United

• Newcastle United want more than £80 million if any club tries to sign Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali at the end of the season. (Football Insider)

  

Real Madrid

• Jose Mourinho is pushing for Real Madrid to make the Manchester City midfielder Rodri the first major signing of his second spell at the Bernabeu. (Football Insider)

Tottenham

• Tottenham are hoping to sign the Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga at the end of the season. (Fichajes)

• Nicolo Fagioli has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks. (Firenze Viola)
  

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Today’s top stories:

• Arsenal attacker edging closer to exit.

• Chelsea set to appoint Xabi Alonso.

• Liverpool enter race for Premier League midfielder.

Man City add more silverware by beating Chelsea

Manchester City completed a domestic cup double, following up their Carabao Cup triumph by beating Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Antoine Semenyo was the match-winner at Wembley on Saturday, scoring with a brilliant back-heel midway through the second half to settle a tight contest.

City’s 1-0 victory handed Pep Guardiola his 20th trophy in English football, in what may yet prove to be his final campaign at the Etihad Stadium.

FT Man City 1-0 Chelsea [Pictures from Emirates FA Cup]

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Arsenal

• Gabriel Jesus’ future at Arsenal is starting to look increasingly uncertain, and this summer may finally be the point where both sides accept that a separation makes sense. (Caught Offside)

• Arsenal targeting Bundesliga powerhouse but Liverpool could scupper their plans. More details!

Atletico Madrid

• Atletico Madrid are interested in a move for Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade. (BILD)

Barcelona

• Barcelona consider Julian Alvarez signing “practically impossible”. Full Story here!

Bournemouth

• Bournemouth chief executive Tiago Pinto on Eli Junior Kroupi: “We will not sell Kroupi even if Barcelona or Liverpool offer 100 million euros. That is completely out of the question”.

  

Brentford

• Brentford are interested in signing the West Ham United striker Pablo Felipe during the summer transfer window. (SportsBoom)

Chelsea

• Chelsea have now agreed on a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager. (David Ornstein)

• Chelsea are preparing a transfer move for Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki. (Fichajes)

FC Porto

• Victor Froholdt after being linked with Arsenal and Liverpool: “In football you can never promise anything, you can never predict the market. But what I want is to stay here. That is the plan. I love being here and I would love to play in the UEFA Champions League with this badge. I am very happy here and I would love to play next season here. Surely I will be at the Dragão next season.”

Liverpool

• Liverpool dressing room tensions exposed as Mo Salah speaks out after latest defeat. Read more!

• Liverpool and Barcelona are interested in signing PSG winger Bradley Barcola. (Fichajes)

• Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in the potential transfer of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (TEAMtalk)

Manchester United

• Manchester United battling for £40m attacking sensation. Full Story here!

• Manchester United are interested in signing the Club Brugge attacker Christos Tzolis. (Sport Witness)

• Manchester United face Tottenham competition to sign Morgan Gibbs-White. (TEAMtalk)

  

• Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is not looking for a return to former loan club Aston Villa this summer. (TEAMtalk)

• Man United eye £70m missing-piece, Bruno Fernandes could help seal move. Full Story here!

Newcastle United

• Newcastle United want around £75 million for Anthony Gordon, while Bayern are still roughly £20 million short of that valuation. (The Times)

Tottenham

• Tottenham Hotspur are still firmly interested in Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche. (Football Insider)
  

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Today’s top stories:

• Don’t miss Christian Falk’s latest exclusive column!

• Omar Marmoush is on Barcelona’s radar this summer

• Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing this Prem GK

• Plus Arsenal star’s asking price revealed, and much more!

Aston Villa thrash Liverpool to confirm CL football

Aston Villa put in a superb performance to beat Liverpool 4-2 last night and confirm Champions League football for next season.

Morgan Rogers got the ball rolling with a beautifully-taken opening goal, though Virgil van Dijk headed in a free-kick to equalise just a few minutes into the second half.

Villa quickly reasserted their dominance, though, with Ollie Watkins punishing a slip by Dominik Szoboszlai, while John McGinn added some gloss to the score-line with another sublime curling finish.

Van Dijk got another goal back for Liverpool, but it was mere consolation and their Champions League hopes could now be in some doubt if they slip up again on the final day.

FT Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool [Pictures from Sky Sports]

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Arsenal

• Arsenal and Manchester United are competing for the signing of Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand. (Correio da Manha)

• Arsenal have set a €50m asking price for Gabriel Martinelli this summer as Barcelona remain interested in the Brazilian winger. (Fichajes)

Barcelona

• Barcelona are leading the race to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush this summer as the Premier League giants have set their asking price for the Egypt international. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

• Barcelona director Deco is in London for a closer look at Chelsea’s Joao Pedro as they step up their interest in signing the Brazil international. (Sport)

Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich’s board have approved Max Eberl’s plans to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, but want him to negotiate the price tag down. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Bayern are really keen to bring in Givairo Read this summer, but they’re not desperate to do a deal if it will eat into their budget too much. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

Bournemouth

• Marcos Senesi’s exit from Bournemouth has been confirmed, with Tottenham having an agreement in place to sign him if they stay up, while Manchester United and Liverpool are also keen. (Ben Jacobs)

Chelsea

• Barcelona director Deco is in London for a closer look at Chelsea’s Joao Pedro as they step up their interest in signing the Brazil international. (Sport)

• Odds have been slashed on Xabi Alonso being named the next Chelsea manager - full story here!

• Chelsea are preparing to make a bid of €80m to win the race for this exciting winger transfer - full story here!

Inter Milan

• Denzel Dumfries will have a €25m release clause in his Inter Milan contract in July, though no clubs came in for him when he had the same clause last summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Liverpool

• Liverpool are understood to be accelerating efforts to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, who is also a target for Chelsea. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

• Another goalkeeper on Liverpool’s radar is Brighton shot-stopper Bart Verbruggen, who is also wanted by Tottenham and Bayern Munich. (TEAMtalk)

• Antonio Nusa is emerging as another transfer target for Liverpool from RB Leipzig, with the 21-year-old perhaps a cheap alternative to Yan Diomande. (iNews)

• Liverpool remain one of the clubs positioning themselves for the transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as he’s likely to be available this summer. (TEAMtalk)

Manchester City

• Barcelona are leading the race to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush this summer as the Premier League giants have set their asking price for the Egypt international. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

• Manchester City have a plan in place to sign German wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn and then send him on loan to Bayer Leverkusen. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

Manchester United

• Michael Carrick is set to stay as Manchester United manager permanently, with talks now at the final stages over a new contract for two years plus the option of a third one. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Manchester United and Arsenal are competing for the signing of Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand. (Correio da Manha)

• Marcos Senesi is set to be available on a free transfer this summer and Manchester United may have the edge in the race for his signature due to Champions League football. (Cesar Luis Merlo)

• Manchester United are one of the clubs positioning themselves for the transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as he’s likely to be available this summer. (TEAMtalk)

• Manchester United are ready to spend £35m on this in-demand wide-man who’s also on the radar of their rivals - full story here!

Newcastle United

• Newcastle are stepping up their efforts to sign €50m-rated Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara this summer. (Foot Mercato)

Real Madrid

• Federico Valverde has returned to Real Madrid training after the head injury he received from his fight with Aurelien Tchouameni. (Football Espana)

Tottenham

• Tottenham want to offer Luka Vuskovic a new contract after his superb loan spell at Hamburg, which has attracted interest from Bayern Munich and other big clubs. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Marcos Senesi’s exit from Bournemouth has been confirmed, with Tottenham having an agreement in place to sign him if they stay up, while Manchester United and Liverpool are also keen. (Ben Jacobs)

• Tottenham have identified Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret as an ideal candidate to replace Guglielmo Vicario next season. (Area Napoli)

• Tottenham have made an enquiry about this bargain €25m signing - full story here!

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Manchester City are considering the future of one of their numerous attacking players, with Barcelona emerging as a strong candidate for a move this summer.

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Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing! Thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Alisson Becker could leave Liverpool for Juventus

• Arsenal are interested in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes

• Chelsea have revived their bid for Mike Maignan

• Plus Federico Valverde to Man City, and much more!

Arsenal

• Arsenal are interested in a summer transfer window move for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, while Christian Norgaard is expected to leave. (Times)

• Arsenal are said to be working ‘tirelessly’ to convince this big-name Real Madrid star to join them this summer - full story here!

Barcelona

• Robert Lewandowski is on the verge of officially announcing his exit from Barcelona, though Porto have played down their chances of being able to sign the veteran Poland striker. (Sport)

• Barcelona are willing to listen to offers for defender Ronald Araujo this summer, with the Uruguay international also considering his own future at the Nou Camp. (AS)

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Chelsea

• Chelsea are gathering information on Mike Maignan as the French goalkeeper’s future at AC Milan looks in some doubt again ahead of the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

• Joao Pedro has been linked with Barcelona but for now the feeling is that Chelsea have zero intention of letting the Brazilian forward go this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

• Chelsea look prepared to sell Marc Guiu this summer, with the young Spanish striker attracting interest from newly-promoted Premier League side Coventry City. (Sports Boom)

• Chelsea and Manchester United could be set to compete for the signing of AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic this summer, with the 24-year-old expected to cost around €35m. (Calciomercato)

• Chelsea and Manchester United are also two of the main clubs being linked with a move for £50m-rated Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. (TEAMtalk)

Juventus

• Juventus have made an approach to Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, but a deal has not yet been fully agreed and the Reds don’t want to sell. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

Liverpool

• Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is tempted by interest from Juventus, but the Reds would rather not sell. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

• Liverpool are looking to add more quality on the flanks and they have identified 22-year-old Palmeiras attacker Allan Elias as a target. (ESPN)

• Liverpool are no closer to resolving Ibrahima Konate’s future in a saga that has been described as “mind boggling”. (Lewis Steele)

• Harvey Elliott will be coming back to Liverpool this summer after his loan spell with Aston Villa comes to an end, according to Arne Slot. (Press conference)

Manchester City

• Pep Guardiola could still leave his position as Manchester City manager this summer, but a leaked video at the Etihad Stadium is understood to be a farewell to Bernardo Silva, not Guardiola. (Ben Jacobs)

• Manchester City could be set to go back in for Federico Valverde as his transfer situation has changed and he could now be available for a fee of around €120m. (AS)

• Rodri is closer to signing a new contract with Manchester City in a blow to Real Madrid’s transfer plans. (Matteo Moretto)

Manchester United

• Manchester United and Chelsea could be set to compete for the signing of AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic this summer, with the 24-year-old expected to cost around €35m. (Calciomercato)

• Manchester United and Chelsea are also two of the main clubs being linked with a move for £50m-rated Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. (TEAMtalk)

• Goncalo Ramos looks set to be available this summer, with Manchester United one of the clubs on alert for the PSG striker. (Ekrem Konur)

Newcastle United

• Nick Woltemade could look to leave Newcastle after just one season, with Atletico Madrid showing an interest in the unsettled German forward. (Bild)

• Newcastle are showing an interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as they look to make changes up front this summer. (Tuttosport)

• PSG are the latest club to hold talks over a potential transfer swoop for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. (TEAMtalk)

PSG

• Goncalo Ramos looks set to be available this summer, with Manchester United one of the clubs on alert for the PSG striker. (Ekrem Konur)

• PSG are the latest club to hold talks over a potential transfer swoop for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. (TEAMtalk)

Real Madrid

• Kylian Mbappe has responded to jeers from the Real Madrid fans last night with a dig at manager Alvaro Arbeloa - full quotes here!

Tottenham

• Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Nicolo Fagioli from Fiorentina at the end of the season. (Corriere dello Sport)

West Ham United

• Mateus Fernandes is likely to leave West Ham United this summer, with Arsenal showing a strong interest in signing him to replace Christian Norgaard. (Times)

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