🚨 Endrick to Arsenal? Latest on Tottenham's manager search, Man United eyeing Inter star, Chelsea determined to sign PL attacker, & more
Today's headlines all in one handy round-up!
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Today’s top stories:
Endrick eyed by Arsenal, & much more
Chelsea thrash Hull in FA Cup fourth round
Chelsea made easy work of Hull City as they won 4-0 away from home to progress through the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Pedro Neto hit a hat-trick and Estevao was also on the score sheet, while Liam Delap also went viral for a shocking miss.
FT Hull City 0-4 Chelsea [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Arsenal
What’s gone wrong for Eberechi Eze at Arsenal? The Gunners playmaker produced some dire statistics before being subbed off at half time in the draw against Brentford - full details here!
Leon Goretzka to Arsenal could still be on this summer after his message to the Gunners when they approached him in January. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Arsenal are keen on Endrick after his fine form on loan at Lyon, but parent club Real Madrid have made it clear they have no plans to sell the Brazilian striker. (TEAMtalk)
Inter Milan youngster Pio Esposito is a top target for Arsenal, with Andrea Berta already entering into early talks over a potential deal. (Football Transfers)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are set to enter into a tug-of-war with Newcastle and Barcelona for this exciting La Liga talent - full story here!
Barcelona
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was reportedly angrier than he’s ever been during his time at the club after the embarrassing 4-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. (Sport)
Bayern Munich
Nick Woltemade to Bayern Munich could be one to watch again after their interest in the Newcastle striker last summer. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
There has not yet been any contract offer from Bayern to veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer but talks are planned for later this season. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Kees Smit is not currently a concrete target for Bayern Munich, with these Premier League clubs more likely to sign him instead - full story here!
Chelsea
Chelsea remain determined to sign Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer even though he’s just signed a new contract, while Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also among the Brazilian’s admirers. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea are also continuing to be linked strongly with Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez as another striker target for this summer. (Fichajes)
Inter Milan
Inter Milan are planning to trigger their buy-back clause for Aleksandar Stankovic this summer, with the 20-year-old looking set to return to the San Siro for €23m. (Fabrizio Romano)
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Liverpool
Liverpool are seemingly still leading the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande despite growing interest from other elite clubs in recent weeks. (Fichajes)
Liverpool could look again at strengthening at right-back this summer, with Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries on their radar. (Fichajes)
Manchester City
Manchester City are still targeting Igor Thiago this summer despite him just signing a new contract with Brentford, while Chelsea and Bayern could also be in the race. (TEAMtalk)
Rodri has been charged by the Football Association for comments made about referees after Manchester City’s recent 2-2 draw with Tottenham. He has a week to respond and could face a potential ban. (BBC Sport)
Manchester United
Manchester United have already met with the representatives of RB Leipzig’s rising star Yan Diomande to discuss a summer transfer. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Manchester United are emerging as one of the favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund left-back Julian Ryerson this summer. (Sports Boom)
Another full-back Manchester United are monitoring closely is Inter Milan’s in-form star Federico Dimarco, with the Red Devils planning a scouting mission to watch him in action. (Tuttosport)
Manchester United are looking to strengthen their midfield with the potential signing of Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, who would likely cost around €40m. (Fichajes)
Newcastle United
Newcastle are already prepared to sell Nick Woltemade after just one season, with the club looking to make a top striker a priority for the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)
This Newcastle star has made a big decision over which national team he wants to represent ahead of the 2026 World Cup this summer - full story here!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are facing huge interest in this promising young player but they’re refusing to let him go - full story here!
Tottenham
Igor Tudor has reached an agreement to take over as interim manager of Tottenham until the end of the season - full story here!
Why Spurs should be wary of hiring Tudor. (Football Italia)
Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca remains in the frame to be the next Tottenham manager on a permanent basis this summer. (Calciomercato)
Marco Rose to Tottenham could also be one to watch, with no contacts yet over hiring Mauricio Pochettino or Roberto De Zerbi. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Tottenham are leading the race to sign AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic as intermediaries have held talks with Spurs and other top Premier League clubs ahead of the summer. (TEAMtalk)