🚨 Arsenal's nervy win, Guardiola leaving Man City, Spanish manager to replace Slot, Alonso wants world class striker, Bruno spotted with Man United target & more.
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Arsenal are now 90 mins away from league title
Arsenal moved to the brink of ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title after beating Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal, heading in from a corner late in the first half.
The result sends Mikel Arteta’s side five points clear of Manchester City. City must now beat Bournemouth on Tuesday night to keep the title race alive until the final day.
If Pep Guardiola’s team fail to win at the Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth are unbeaten in eight matches since losing to Arsenal earlier in the year, the Gunners will be crowned champions with one game still to play.
FT Arsenal 1-0 Burnley [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Aston Villa
Youri Tielemans is believed to be happy at Villa Park and is not actively looking for a way out. (Football Insider)
Barcelona
Barcelona forward gives club ultimatum over contract situation. Full Story here!
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez will not be part of Spain’s squad this summer that heads to the United States, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. (Mundo Deportivo)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are reportedly trying to put themselves in a strong position to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with Liverpool also watching the situation closely. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea
Chelsea’s star defender set to miss Tottenham clash after strong hints from caretaker coach. Full Story here!
Alex Crook on Wesley Fofana and Liam Delap: “I am not convinced Wesley Fofana has a long term future at Chelsea. I am expecting Liam Delap to leave Chelsea this summer, with a more established striker coming in. I think both will be sold, personally.”
(Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Xabi Alonso targets elite no.9, experienced goalkeeper & ball-playing CB for Chelsea. Full Story here!
Crystal Palace
Instead of waiting for offers to arrive, Crystal Palace are understood to be considering improved terms for Maxence Lacroix as they try to make him feel valued and protected from outside interest. (TEAMtalk)
Evann Guessand’s short stay at Crystal Palace could become permanent this summer, with Aston Villa expected to agree a deal for the forward to remain at Selhurst Park. (Football Insider)
Leeds United
Leeds United are moving closer to securing Ethan Ampadu’s long-term future. (Football Insider)
Liverpool
Liverpool revive prior interest in modern-day Mascherano who’s set for summer exit. Read more!
PSG manager Luis Enrique is the favourite to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City
Manchester City could be heading towards the end of the Pep Guardiola era, with fresh reports suggesting the club are preparing for life after their legendary manager. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Manchester United
OFFICIAL: Tyrell Malacia will leave Manchester United as a free agent this summer after the club confirmed his departure at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Man United fans get excited after Bruno Fernandes was spotted with transfer target. More details!
Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United has now been settled, with the former midfielder signing a new deal to remain in charge at Old Trafford. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement with Tom Heaton, who will soon sign a contract extension. (Fabrizio Romano)
Altay Bayindir is poised to be one of Manchester United’s first sales of the summer. (Samuel Luckhurst)
Benjamin Sesko is poised to miss Manchester United’s final game of 2025/2026 through injury. (Samuel Luckhurst)
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are increasingly confident they can keep Morgan Gibbs-White at the City Ground this summer, despite long-running interest from Manchester United. (TEAMtalk)
(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande on speculation over his future: “I’m not thinking about that right now. I’m at Leipzig and I enjoy playing here. In the end, it’s always the statistics that count. It’s been a fantastic year for me.”
Real Madrid
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid have announced the departure of Dani Carvajal, whose 13-year stint in the first team will come to an end at the end of the season.