🚨 ADVANCED Elliot Anderson talks, Chelsea star hits out at board, Pep & Arteta drop cup final selection hints, Man Utd held by Bournemouth, & more
Today's transfer headlines and a look ahead at the Carabao Cup final!
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Today’s top stories:
Manchester United and Liverpool are battling for this left-back
Plus latest on Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson leaving Chelsea
Manchester United held in dramatic late draw with Bournemouth
Four goals in the space of 20 minutes saw Bournemouth hold Manchester United to a 2-2 draw in Friday night’s Premier League clash.
Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot to give the Red Devils the lead on the hour-mark, but the home side responded quickly through Ryan Christie.
An own goal quickly restored United’s lead, but once again the Cherries hit back with another equaliser as Eli Junior Kroupi put away his penalty in the 81st minute.
FT Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester United [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Arsenal
Arsenal are interested in Newcastle United duo Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento this summer. (iNews)
Arsenal are intensifying efforts to sign highly-rated young Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane. (Fichajes)
England manager Thomas Tuchel has dropped a surprise hint that Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman could make his 2026 World Cup squad - full story here!
Arsenal are described as being “calm” and in a “better mood” than Manchester City are ahead of their showdown in tomorrow’s Carabao Cup final. (Miguel Delaney)
Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm which one of David Raya or Kepa Arrizabalaga will start in goal for Arsenal against City tomorrow. (Press conference)
Barcelona
Kees Smit has been linked with Barcelona, with the Dutch wonderkid finally breaking his silence on his future - full story here!
Bayern Munich
Michael Olise to Real Madrid could be a genuine possibility as club president Florentino Perez is driving the club’s interest in the Bayern Munich and France winger. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba has been linked with Bayern, but a move to the Premier League could be more realistic. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
It is NOT true that Bayern are one of the clubs in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
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Chelsea
Chelsea are ready to rival Europe’s elite clubs for the potential €45m transfer of 18-year-old Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas, who has caught the eye with a stunning 17 assists so far this season. (HLN)
Chelsea duo Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap are attracting interest from Newcastle United as they look for new strikers this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea would reportedly ask for £40m to let Liam Delap go. (talkSPORT)
Chelsea are set to sign this superb 22-year-old talent, according to a leading journalist - full story here!
Enzo Fernandez’s Chelsea future could be in some doubt, with Liam Rosenior breaking his silence on the speculation - full details here!
Meanwhile, Fernandez has gone rogue with public comments criticising the club for sacking Enzo Maresca in the middle of the season - read more here!
Liverpool
Liverpool are considering a summer transfer window move for Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson as he’s set to be available for around £30-40m. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Mohamed Salah and Richard Hughes could both leave Liverpool for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal this summer. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool have released a statement regarding racist abuse aimed at Reds defender Ibrahima Konate - read more here.
Manchester City
Manchester City are one of the potential transfer suitors for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer, with other Premier League clubs also keen, while Juventus could be priced out of a move. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester City have also held advanced conversations with the agents of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, though nothing has been agreed yet and Manchester United remain attentive to his situation. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that James Trafford will start in goal over Gianluigi Donnarumma in this weekend’s Carabao Cup final. (Press conference)
Manchester United
Manchester United are considering a summer transfer window move for Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson as he’s set to be available for around £30-40m. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Talks are advanced for new contracts for Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
Casemiro is pushing for Manchester United to replace him with his fellow Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes. (ESPN)
Manchester United are also looking at Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in that position, but could face competition from Aston Villa for the former Chelsea man. (Sports Boom)
Meanwhile, Manchester United are also said to have made calls to explore Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali as another option in midfield, with no final decision on the kind of profile they want yet. (Fabrizio Romano)
Joshua Zirkzee would “welcome” a transfer away from Manchester United this summer, with Premier League clubs making calls about the player, and with Serie A also an option for him. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is on Manchester United’s radar as his future at the Allianz Arena becomes slightly uncertain ahead of this summer. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Manchester United are looking at Brentford’s Nathan Collins as an option to strengthen their defence this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Napoli
Napoli player ratings as Scott McTominay shines again in an important win!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are plotting an ambitious move for one of Inter Milan’s best players - full story here!
Newcastle are also said to be keen on a potential double raid on Chelsea for both Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap, who could be available this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea would reportedly ask for £40m to let Liam Delap go, with the player having already spoken with Eddie Howe. (talkSPORT)
Real Madrid
Michael Olise to Real Madrid could be a genuine possibility as club president Florentino Perez is driving the club’s interest in the Bayern Munich and France winger. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Tottenham
Tottenham have been dealt a major injury blow that could further derail their season as they enter a crucial period in their fight against relegation - more info here!
West Ham United
West Ham have reportedly been quoted a huge asking price if they want to make Axel Disasi’s move from Chelsea permanent this summer - full story here!