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May 13, 2024

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Today’s top stories:

Ask Me Anything with Fabrizio Romano in this week’s video Q&A!
Trossard scores as Arsenal win 1-0 away to Manchester United
When will Arne Slot to Liverpool be announced?
Plus more from Chelsea, Barcelona and Mbappe’s PSG farewell

Arsenal

Leandro Trossard punished awful defending by Casemiro to give Arsenal a crucial winning goal away to Manchester United. The result guarantees the title race goes to the final day! FT Man United 0-1 Arsenal [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Mikel Arteta: “It’s 27 wins in the Premier League, it’s the most in the history of this football club in 130 years. That’s not progress, that’s HISTORY.”
Kai Havertz on Spurs’ game against Manchester City: “I'm going to biggest fan of Tottenham ever on Tuesday. We all are going to be!”
Jorrel Hato to Arsenal? Fabrizio Romano has a key update in his exclusive column today.
The Gunners also 100% want a new backup goalkeeper, but could we see Wojciech Szczesny return to the Emirates Stadium?
Arteta on why he decided to bring in David Raya: “We wanted to get better in this position, to bring other qualities into a goalkeeping position. We understood reaction, yes… but if you want to get better you have to elevate the level and make decision!”
Benjamin Sesko’s agent Elvis Basanovic was in attendance at Old Trafford for Manchester United-Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window.

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Atletico Madrid

What a strike this was by Rodrigo De Paul to win the game late on! FT Atletico Madrid 1-0 Celta Vigo [Pictures from Premier Sports]

Barcelona

Xavi Simons back to Barcelona? Matteo Moretto with the latest in his exclusive column.
Robert Lewandowski’s agent Pini Zahavi on reports about Barcelona exit: “It’s nonsense, fake news. Lewandowski is 100% staying at Barca next season.”
Xavi: “We trust our own young players. I’m very happy with Pau Cubarsi signing new deal, it’s an excellent news.”
Xavi: “Yes, I like Zubimendi as I already said last year but it’s not only him…Take Kubo is also excellent, and they have a top coach like Imanol. Credits to Real Sociedad.”
Xavi on Ansu Fati’s future: “Don’t ask me more about planning for players who are not here. It will depend on the end of the season and the situation we are in.”

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen made it 50 games unbeaten in all competitions with a 5-0 thrashing of Bochum. They’ve scored 141 goals during that run and are now only three games away from winning the treble without losing a single game!

Bayern Munich

Eric Choupo-Moting is leaving Bayern Munich as a free agent this summer, but where could he go next? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his exclusive column.

Bologna

59 years later, Italian side Bologna are back in the Champions League after a fantastic season in Serie A! Excellent work by Thiago Motta, club, board and this wonderful team.

Brentford

Josh Dasilva is set to sign new deal at Brentford as club want him to feel total confidence after ACL injury. Negotiations are advancing to the final stages in order to get the new contract signed soon.

Chelsea

Emiliano Martinez to Chelsea? Fabrizio Romano takes a look at the story in his exclusive column.
Chelsea are very happy with Andrey Santos and his development on loan as he scored a key goal in injury time vs Metz. He’s also been voted POTM for April after his performances at Strasbourg. A new loan to the BlueCo club will be discussed with player and agents soon.
Mauricio Pochettino: “I never said I wasn't happy at Chelsea. I never said that. I said maybe I’m happy, maybe I'm not happy. But it’s a normal headline. Sometimes it's too much honesty speaking. It’s not a problem. I have one year left on my contract.”

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace consider Oliver Glasner absolutely untouchable. No way to let him leave in the summer. Steve Parish would never give the green light, Glasner is very happy at the club and he’s already planning for summer transfers, including new CB.

Gent

Belgian side Gent make contact with Andri Gudjohnsen to sign 22-year-old striker who’s top scorer in Denmark this season. Gent are keen on signing Gudjohnsen and talks will follow to advance on this possible deal.

Juventus

Wojciech Szczesny to Arsenal? The Juventus goalkeeper will clarify his future soon, says Fabrizio Romano in today’s exclusive column.

Liverpool

Arne Slot to Liverpool is a done deal, so when’s the announcement?
Plus what kind of transfer budget could Slot be working with at Anfield?

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Manchester United

There wasn’t much to celebrate for Manchester United yesterday, but this was a great save by Andre Onana to prevent Arsenal getting a second. FT Man United 0-1 Arsenal [Pictures from Sky Sports]
This was Man United’s NINTH defeat at Old Trafford in all competitions this season. They have never before lost more at home in a single campaign, also losing nine times in 1920-21, 1930-31, 1933-34, 1962-63, and 1973-74.
Denzel Dumfries to Man Utd in a swap deal? Fabrizio Romano has taken a look at the story…
Aaron Wan-Bissaka transfer could be one to watch this summer as there’s interest in the United defender, according to Fabrizio Romano in today’s column.
Donny van de Beek’s agent has provided a major clue about his future this summer…
Benjamin Sesko’s agent Elvis Basanovic was in attendance at Old Trafford for Manchester United-Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window.
Ten Hag: “I haven’t changed at all, I am still the same. Of course there have been different experiences and I really like the ones I have had, I love the English football culture. I appreciate it all and am really happy to be here, but I have not changed at all.”
Ten Hag: “Manchester United is a massive club and you only realise that when you first come in, the things you have to face. But I wanted to take on this challenge and have NOT had one second when I regret that decision. I am really happy to be here.”
Gareth Southgate’s future has been discussed amid links with the Man United job…

PSG

Kylian Mbappe scored a superb goal in his goodbye match with Paris Saint-Germain! FT PSG 1-3 Toulouse [Pictures from TNT sports]
How much PSG will save from Kylian Mbappe transfer exit - revealed.
PSG want four or five signings this summer - full details in Fabrizio Romano’s column.
Luis Enrique: “It’s been a pleasure to train Kylian Mbappe. He has always been perfect, he’s a role model. I have zero negative things to say about Kylian. I’ve nothing against him. He’s been really perfect, his behaviour has been excellent.”
Manuel Ugarte on his future: “Next season still at PSG? I hope so, I’d love to stay here. We will see what’s gonna happen.” PSG have no intention to accept loan proposals for Ugarte, this is current club’s stance.

Real Madrid

Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid? Matteo Moretto addresses the rumours in his exclusive column.
Luka Modric: “Staying at Real? We will see what happens. I want to finish the season well, then we will see.”
Nothing signed or sealed yet for both Modric and for Toni Kroos despite pacts from months ago - their future will be decided very soon, after meeting with Florentino Perez.

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