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Arsenal
Arsenal remain keen on Morten Hjulmand after recently asking Sporting Lisbon about the midfielder’s availability this summer. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Arsenal face growing competition from PSG to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are one of the clubs eyeing up Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, but Real Madrid have the advantage due to a buy-back clause in his contract. (Sports Boom)
This Arsenal star may have played his last game for the club - full story here!
Boost for Arsenal as Riccardo Calafiori is expected to return to action for the game against Burnley despite an injury concern. (Football Italia)
Barcelona
Barcelona are considering legal action following controversial comments made yesterday by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez - full story here!
Hansi Flick has appeared to confirm reports that he’s agreed a new contract to stay on as Barcelona manager. (Press conference)
Barcelona really like Chelsea striker Joao Pedro, but the Blues insist he’s an important part of their project. (Fabrizio Romano)
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Chelsea
Chelsea have held positive talks with Xabi Alonso over becoming their new manager, with the Spanish tactician open to taking the Blues job. (Give Me Sport)
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has changed agents, which could lead to some concern over his future from Blues fans. (Ben Jacobs)
Barcelona really like Chelsea striker Joao Pedro, but the Blues insist he’s an important part of their project. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea are one of the clubs eyeing up Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, but Real Madrid have the advantage due to a buy-back clause in his contract. (Sports Boom)
Liverpool
Yan Diomande remains the ‘stand-out’ target for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah and rebuild their attack this summer, though he’ll cost at least €100m. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is unlikely to be able to save his job and there is an “obvious” choice to replace him - full story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City are showing an interest in Roma full-back Wesley this summer, though he’ll cost at least €40m, if not more. (CaughtOffside)
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford has admitted it’s been a difficult season for him due to not playing as much as he expected. (Shields Gazette)
Manchester United
Manchester United are interested in Morten Hjulmand as Sporting Lisbon have signalled that he’ll be available for the right price this summer. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Manchester United are increasingly keen on West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with the Red Devils still keen to bring in two new names in that position this summer. (Sky Sports)
Atalanta star Ederson is also a top Manchester United midfield target, though reports that they’ve already reached an agreement with the player are wide of the mark. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United are also being linked with a sensational move to sign unsettled Real Madrid star Federico Valverde following his fight with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United are working to beat a host of European clubs to the signing of this incredible 15-year-old wonderkid - full story here!
Manchester United are looking to sign AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Newcastle United
Newcastle are alongside Manchester City and other Premier League clubs in keeping a close eye on Roma full-back Wesley as a summer transfer window target. (CaughtOffside)
Newcastle look to have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, who is unsettled after a difficult season of limited playing time. (Shields Gazette)
Newcastle’s Lewis Hall has aimed a possible dig at Eddie Howe amid some uncertainty over his future - full story here!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed that the club’s players hitting each other is nothing new, and has happened every other year that he’s been at the club. (Press conference)
Perez has also come under fire for making sexist comments during yesterday’s controversial press conference. (Football Espana)
Tottenham
Tottenham could compete with other Premier League clubs for the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy as long as they stay up this season. (Fussball Daten)