🚨 Bayern 'aware' of Olise interest, major Man City contract update, Arsenal duo could leave, Spurs in talks with new manager AGAIN, & more

Today's round-up as Michael Olise to Liverpool talk intensifies and Arsenal duo could leave...

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Today’s top stories:

• Don’t miss Christian Falk’s latest exclusive column

• What makes a great signing? Transfer Fit rating system explained

• Major Arsenal exits in store this summer, & more

FA Cup

Liverpool score superb goals in win at Wolves

Liverpool scored some superb goals in an impressive 3-1 win away to Wolves last night as they progressed through to the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Andrew Robertson scored from long range to open the scoring, before Mohamed Salah finished a delightful flowing team move just two minutes later.

Curtis Jones added a third with a fine solo effort, and Wolves then pulled one back late on but it was mere consolation.

FT Wolves 1-3 Liverpool [Pictures from TNT Sports]

Today’s fixtures

Mansfield Town vs Arsenal 12.15pm
Wrexham vs Chelsea 5.45pm
Newcastle vs Manchester City 8pm

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Arsenal

• Arsenal are open to some major sales this summer, with Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Ben White the most likely to leave if good offers come in. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)

• Leon Goretzka has his heart set on joining Arsenal this summer once his Bayern Munich contract expires, though Tottenham and Atletico Madrid are also very interested in the German midfielder. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Kennet Eichhorn could be another midfield target to watch for Arsenal, though Manchester United are also keen on the 16-year-old German wonderkid. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United both look set to compete for the potential transfer of Fulham wonderkid Samuel Amissah. (Telegraph)

• Arsenal are looking to strengthen their attack with the signing of 20-year-old in-form Como star Jesus Rodriguez this summer. (Sports Boom)

Aston Villa

• Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been linked with a move away from the club, and they are keeping tabs on RB Leipzig striker Romulo Cardoso as a potential replacement. (Sports Boom)

Atletico Madrid

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• Jurgen Klopp’s name has been mentioned as a surprise potential candidate for the Atletico Madrid manager’s job if Diego Simeone ends up leaving. (El Chiringuito)

Barcelona

• Barcelona are keen on Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli, who could both be available if big-money offers come in this summer. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)

• Barcelona are ready to offer Andreas Christensen a new two-year contract, but it would include a significant wage cut, with the defender also set to explore other options. (Mundo Deportivo)

• Hansi Flick’s future as Barcelona manager could be in genuine doubt in a surprise development - full details here!

Bayern Munich

• Bayern Munich are ‘aware’ of Michael Olise transfer interest from Liverpool and Manchester City but they currently don’t seem in any major hurry to tie the French winger down to a new contract. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Manuel Neuer is set to be offered a new Bayern contract despite recent injuries and the fact that he’ll soon be turning 40. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

Chelsea

• Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United both look set to compete for the potential transfer of Fulham wonderkid Samuel Amissah. (Telegraph)

Juventus

• Luciano Spalletti on his future as Juventus manager: “What matters is what the team is doing, the desire the team will show in these matches. Results matter too, but so does planning for the future. My contract has already been discussed with the club because we are close. In fact, I’m about to move into the same building as Comolli, so we’ll run into each other when we go downstairs.” (Football Italia)

Liverpool

• Bayern Munich are ‘aware’ of Michael Olise transfer interest from Liverpool and Manchester City but they currently don’t seem in any major hurry to tie the French winger down to a new contract. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• However, there is no truth to transfer gossip linking Liverpool with a move for Bayern midfielder Konrad Laimer. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

• Liverpool are targeting the signing of Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck as Ibrahima Konate has decided he will leave Anfield at the end of his contract this summer. (Bild)

• Liverpool are set to join the race for in-form Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams this summer, with other top clubs also keen on the USA international. (Fichajes)

• Liverpool have been advised to make an audacious move to sign this important Real Madrid star - find out more here!

Manchester City

• Phil Foden should still get a new contract from Manchester City but his poor form raises some question-marks over his future with the club, and his England role at the upcoming World Cup. (The Athletic)

• Bayern Munich are ‘aware’ of Michael Olise transfer interest from Liverpool and Manchester City but they currently don’t seem in any major hurry to tie the French winger down to a new contract. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)

Manchester United

• Roberto Martinez could be a name to watch for the Manchester United job as they continue to assess candidates for the permanent role this summer. (Ben Jacobs)

• Andre Onana’s potential permanent transfer to Trabzonspor now looks in doubt due to Manchester United’s surprisingly high asking price for the Cameroon goalkeeper. (Manchester Evening News)

• Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United both look set to compete for the potential transfer of Fulham wonderkid Samuel Amissah. (Telegraph)

• Khephren Thuram to Manchester United could be one to watch for the summer as the Red Devils have made him one of their top targets to replace Casemiro, though Juventus don’t want to sell. (Calciomercato)

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• Manchester United also want this Premier League defender whose value has skyrocketed in recent times - full story here!

Newcastle United

• Could Nick Woltemade already be set to leave Newcastle for a move to former suitors Bayern Munich? Full details here!

Real Madrid

• Real Madrid player ratings after a dramatic late win over Celta Vigo!

• AC Milan are ready to offer Massimiliano Allegri a new contract in order to end speculation linking him with the Real Madrid job. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Tottenham

• Roberto De Zerbi has already been contacted by Tottenham after three defeats in three games for new interim manager Igor Tudor. (Telegraph)

• This former Tottenham manager has strongly hinted he could return to save the club from relegation, and it’s NOT Mauricio Pochettino! Full story here!

West Ham United

• West Ham have reportedly already agreed a surprise deal to sign this highly-rated Arsenal youngster - full story here!