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Today's transfer headlines and a round-up of last night's Premier League and Champions League action.
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Today’s top stories:
Plus UCL round-up & more
Last night’s Premier League & Champions League action
Arsenal stunned by late Wolves comeback
Arsenal’s title hopes took a major blow as they let a 2-0 lead slip away to the Premier League’s bottom side Wolves last night.
Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie had given the Gunners what looked like a comfortable lead, but Wolves hit back late on to take a point.
Arsenal’s lead at the top is now five points, but that can be cut to just two points if Manchester City win their game in hand.
FT Wolves 2-2 Arsenal [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Newcastle thrash Qarabag to take control of UCL tie
Newcastle ran riot with an emphatic 6-1 victory away to Qarabag in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie.
Anthony Gordon hit a hat-trick on a memorable night where everything went right for the Magpies, who can now surely take it easy for the second leg and start preparing for the knockout stages of the competition.
FT Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Other scores:
Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan
Club Brugge 3-3 Atletico Madrid
Olympiacos 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen
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Arsenal
Riccardo Calafiori’s Arsenal future could already be in some doubt after concern over his two injury-hit seasons at the Emirates Stadium. (Football Insider)
Leon Goretzka continues to attract interest from both Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of his Bayern Munich contract expiring this summer. (CF Bayern Insider)
Arsenal are the favourites over their Premier League rivals to sign this experienced star this summer - full story here!
Aston Villa
Amadou Onana could leave Aston Villa in a surprise move this summer - full details here!
Barcelona
A Barcelona presidential candidate has unveiled a banner in the city with a picture of Lionel Messi and the caption “can’t wait to see you again”. (Mundo Deportivo)
Julian Alvarez favours a move to Barcelona this summer despite links with Premier League clubs, while Atletico Madrid want him to sign a new contract. (Sport)
Barcelona are keen to tie Marc Casado down to a new contract amid transfer interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League. (Sport)
Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for this Barca star - full story here!
Bayern Munich
Leon Goretzka continues to attract interest from both Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of his Bayern Munich contract expiring this summer. (CF Bayern Insider)
Benfica
Benfica have released a statement about the Vinicius Junior incident as they defend Gianluca Prestianni, while Jose Mourinho has been heavily criticised for his handling of the situation - more here!
Chelsea
Liam Delap could be leaving Chelsea on loan or permanently this summer, with Manchester United among the clubs still interested in the former Ipswich Town striker. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Liverpool
Yan Diomande continues to be linked with Liverpool and his asking price could drop to £80m or even lower this summer if RB Leipzig don’t qualify for the Champions League. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool are confident of agreeing a new contract for Dominik Szoboszlai despite links with Real Madrid. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are keen to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle this summer as they anticipate needing to replace Mohamed Salah out side. (Football Insider)
Joshua Abe is yet to accept Liverpool’s contract offer as Premier League clubs hover for the highly-rated 15-year-old winger. (James Pearce, the Athletic)
Manchester City
Newcastle could be ready to rescue James Trafford from his nightmare spell at Manchester City. (talkSPORT)
Manchester United
Liam Delap could be leaving Chelsea on loan or permanently this summer, with Manchester United among the clubs still interested in the former Ipswich Town striker. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester United regret their agreement with Barcelona for Marcus Rashford as they now believe his market value has increased since his time on loan at the Nou Camp. (Daily Star)
Manchester United are ready to switch their transfer strategy this summer after the success of two particular recent deals - full story here!
Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for this Barca star - full story here!
Michael Carrick is now the odds-on favourite to be named Manchester United manager on a permanent basis - more info here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are considering a surprise move to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer. (Football Insider)
Newcastle could be ready to rescue James Trafford from his nightmare spell at Manchester City. (talkSPORT)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of highly-rated Spanish wonderkid Aimar Garcia from rivals Atletico Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham
Tottenham are being backed to launch an ambitious move for £100m-rated Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. (Football Insider)
Leon Goretzka continues to attract interest from both Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of his Bayern Munich contract expiring this summer. (CF Bayern Insider)
Tottenham had been keen on signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer, but Everton have already made it clear that he’s not for sale. (Football Insider)