🚨 Lewandowski scores in Barca win, Man Utd screamer is goal of the season, plus latest on Ten Hag's future, next Chelsea manager, & more
Today's round-up, featuring Man United, Chelsea, Barcelona and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Arsenal
Alexander Isak to Arsenal transfer may be financially out of reach and the player has accepted he could stay at Newcastle this summer.
Ferdi Kadioglu to Arsenal rumours keep coming up, but what’s the truth? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his exclusive column.
Could Fabio Vieira leave Arsenal this summer? Fabrizio Romano has the latest details in his exclusive column.
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Atalanta
Gianluca Scamacca with a superb goal as Atalanta picked up another win following their Europa League final heroics. FT Atalanta 3-0 Torino [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Barcelona
A typical finish from Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona won away to Sevilla last night. FT Sevilla 1-2 Barcelona [Pictures from Premier Sports]
Barcelona and Hansi Flick’s camp have approved all documents for his two-year deal as new head coach. It will be signed and announced next week.
Sofyan Amrabat to Barcelona - interest has been there in the Manchester United midfielder, but what next after his loan from Fiorentina?
Xavi to Chelsea could be one to watch after his departure from Barcelona.
Xavi: “Do I feel relieved? No because I wanted to stay but I’ve been told that I couldn’t. It seems like from day one all my words have generated an earthquake. I don’t really know why.”
Xavi’s message to the club’s next manager: “Make him understand that it is a difficult situation, Barca is already difficult but the situation is even more. He will have to work hard because it is not easy.”
Bayern Munich
Bayern have all documents ready for Vincent Kompany to sign and become new head coach. Burnley will receive €12m compensation fee and Kompany’s lawyers already gave green light to three year contract until June 2027. The announcement is expected for next week.
Official: Harry Kane is the 2023/24 European Golden Shoe winner. 44 goals in 45 games in all competitions, including 36 in 32 Bundesliga games in his first season in the competition.
Benfica
Benfica confirm Alvaro Fernandez is joining the club on a permanent deal from Man United. €6m to Man United plus buy back clause, matching rights and also sell-on clause.
Brentford
Brentford have agreed deal to sign US youth goalkeeper Julian Eyestone. 18 year old GK will join Brentford this summer, it’s all done. FC Dallas academy graduate and Duke University talent will travel to England soon
Brighton
Compensation needed for Roberto de Zerbi is less than €10m, after the agreement reached to leave Brighton. His release clause was €15m but reduced after decision to part ways with Brighton. “I’d love to work in Premier League again one day,” De Zerbi said recently.
Brighton want an answer from Kieran McKenna this week as talks advance to key stages. McKenna no longer looks to be a candidate for Chelsea, so he’ll decide on his future soon amid interest from Brighton.
Chelsea
Thomas Frank has had multiple rounds of talks with Chelsea, according to Christian Falk in this exclusive piece.
Enzo Maresca favours the Premier League over any other league despite approaches from Sevilla, which have already been rejected. He’s waiting for Chelsea’s decision after talks in the recent days - his release clause at Leicester City is around €10m after getting promoted.
More on Maresca to Chelsea and other manager candidates in Fabrizio Romano’s latest exclusive column.
Xavi to Chelsea could reportedly be another option the Blues are considering…
Fenerbahce
Leonardo Bonucci is leaving Fenerbahce and he’s set to announce his decision about retirement as soon as he returns in Italy, next week.
Getafe
Mason Greenwood says goodbye to Getafe: “Incredibly grateful to the Getafe family and fans for an amazing season. It was a pleasure to play for you, I wish you all the best.”
Inter Milan
Lautaro Martinez contract concern for Inter Milan? Matteo Moretto takes a look at the situation in his exclusive column.
Leicester City
Enzo Maresca favours the Premier League over any other league despite approaches from Sevilla, which have already been rejected. He’s waiting for Chelsea’s decision after talks in the recent days - his release clause at Leicester City is around €10m after getting promoted.
Who could be Leicester’s Maresca replacement? Fabrizio Romano with the latest on this saga in today’s exclusive column.
Liverpool
Leny Yoro to Liverpool? The Reds have been scouting the talented young French centre-back, but his future could depend on Lille’s asking price and demands. More info in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
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Manchester City
What next for Yan Couto at Manchester City? Matteo Moretto takes a look in his exclusive column.
Pep Guardiola: “Jack Grealish will be back. He’s struggled this season. Jack will be back at the level of last season – I’m pretty sure.”
Manchester United
This sublime strike by Alejandro Garnacho has been named the Budweiser Goal of the Season! FT Everton 0-3 Man Utd [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Sofyan Amrabat transfer - what’s really going on with Manchester United’s on-loan midfielder after he seemed to hint he could stay at Old Trafford? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his exclusive column.
Thomas Frank to Manchester United could be an option after talks, but Chelsea have also had multiple meetings with the Brentford manager.
Manchester United’s board are set to hold a review this week in order to decide on Erik ten Hag’s future. Contacts with representatives of other managers have already taken place in order to be ready - it’s up to directors and INEOS now. Internal talks start today, crucial days and hours ahead.
Erik ten Hag on INEOS planning to rebuild with him: “Do I have to repeat myself 20 times... they don't have to tell me every week, they tell me so often! United talking to other managers? I don’t know. I can’t answer this question.”
Benfica confirm Alvaro Fernandez is joining the club on a permanent deal from Man United. €6m to Man United plus buy back clause, matching rights and also sell-on clause.
📰 Manchester United are waiting until after the summer transfer window to sort out Kobbie Mainoo’s new contract (Telegraph)
Napoli
Antonio Conte to Napoli is getting closer to completion - full info in Matteo Moretto’s exclusive column.
Newcastle United
Newcastle are closing in on transfer deals for both Tosin Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly, while plans are also being put in place for Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes.
PSG
Leny Yoro to PSG remains a possibility - latest details on the defender’s future in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on deal to sign Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar! PSG believe he’s a huge talent and talks are at the final stages on €20m package, add-ons included. There are still final details to clarify and then seal the deal.
A new loan move was and remains the most likely solution for Xavi Simons this summer. There will be more talks with PSG and a decision to follow soon, but a loan move remains the priority.
Luis Enrique on how PSG will replace Kylian Mbappe: “There’s no similar player to Kylian, so we will sign a different one. We will sign four, five or six players… we will do our best for sure.”
Real Madrid
Leny Yoro to Real Madrid - Los Blancos are still very much in the race, but Lille’s asking price could be crucial. More info in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
Carlo Ancelotti on Real Madrid’s plans to sign replacement for Toni Kroos: “It’s very difficult to find a players with his qualities.” Real keep monitoring Franco Mastantuono from River Plate as a talent for the future.
Southampton
Adam Armstrong scored this clinical finish with what proved to be the winner as Southampton secured their return to the Premier League! FT Leeds 0-1 Southampton [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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