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Premier League round-up
Man United edge closer to UCL qualification
Manchester United moved closer to Champions League qualification with a 2–1 win over Brentford, as Bruno Fernandes recorded his 19th assist of the season.
Casemiro opened the scoring before Benjamin Šeško added a second, while Brentford threatened late on, but United held firm to secure a crucial victory.
FT Man United 2-1 Brentford [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. (Fichajes)
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Madrid attacker Endrick who has impressed on his loan spell at Lyon. (Mundo Deportivo)
Arsenal closely monitoring 14 G/A star who’s available for €40m. Full Story here!
Arsenal and Chelsea scouts were present to watch Ajax winger Mika Godts. (TEAMtalk)
Why Wayne Rooney is backing Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. Read more!
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been spotted attending a Galatasaray game for reported talks over Victor Osimhen.(Serkan Korkmaz)
Barcelona
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is keen for his move to Barcelona to become permanent in this summer’s transfer window. (Matteo Moretto)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has spoken out on the Michael Olise transfer saga and more or less completely ruled out selling him for any price. (T-Online)
Burnley
Burnley are lining up a move for Steven Gerrard as their next manager as they prepare for life in the Championship. (Sun)
Chelsea
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is the frontrunner to get the Chelsea job at the end of the season. (Caught Offside)
(Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Paul Merson urges Chelsea to hire Premier League coach who’ll be in-demand. More details!
Chelsea will contact Porto manager Francesco Farioli again to try to change his mind about taking the job at Stamford Bridge. (Simon Phillips)
The reasons Chelsea have “made contact” with Andoni Iraola ahead of other manager options. Read more!
Liverpool
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is attracting interest from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. (Daily Record)
Craig Burley on the future of manager Arne Slot: “I don’t think they’ll run with him next year, I don’t. I think there’s too many questions from up above about spending money again and letting him [spend it].”
Jamie Carragher on Alexander Isak: “It might work in the future because I don’t think you can judge every signing in the first year. But I’ve said this before; my experience as a Liverpool player, every player who came to the club, I can’t remember one who didn’t really do much in his first season, and then was a revelation afterwards. Isak hasn’t got going. He obviously got the injury, but he didn’t look great to start with.”
Fabrizio Romano drops big update on Alisson Becker future amid Juventus interest. More details!
Manchester City
Manchester City director Hugo Viana has met with Eli Junior Kroupi’s agent. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants the club to consider former England boss Gareth Southgate for the Manchester United job. (talkSPORT)
Manchester United ready to take advantage of Tottenham uncertainty by targeting midfielder. Full Story here!
Manchester United are ready to make an offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba but this time they are likely to face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea. (Nicolo Schira)
Fabrizio Romano drops late-night Man Utd midfielder update with three targets addressed. More details!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are targeting a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson who is set to return from his loan spell at Bayern Munich. (talkSPORT)
(Photo by Sona Maleterova/Getty Images)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid makes final decision on future of Arsenal target. Read more!
Real Madrid are said to be open to selling Gonzalo Garcia this summer. However, they will only do so if an offer of €60m is received. (Diario Sport)
Tottenham
Tottenham have confirmed that Xavi Simons has a serious injury that has ended his season and will keep him out of the 2026 World Cup this summer. (Ben Jacobs)
Tottenham have a strong interest in a potential transfer move for Marcus Rashford as long as they stay up. (Matteo Moretto)
Tottenham plot surprise move for Englishman with 144 goals & 148 assists but deal hinges on relegation. More details!