🚨 Eze scores SCREAMER in Arsenal win, Chelsea eye Premier League defender, surprise Man United exit, Alonso's Liverpool targets, & more
Today's headlines and UCL news clips!
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Today’s top stories:
Eberechi Eze scores goal of the season contender vs Leverkusen
Surprise Manchester United exit, and much more!
Champions League round-up
Eberechi Eze scores screamer in Arsenal victory
Arsenal are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 2-0 win at home to Bayer Leverkusen.
Eberechi Eze stole the show with a glorious strike in the first half, turning and volleying a powerful strike into the back of the net.
Declan Rice then finished well to double the Gunners’ advantage in the second half as they now prepare to take on Sporting Lisbon in the next round.
FT Arsenal 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen (3-1 on aggregate) [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Chelsea booed off after PSG thrashing
Chelsea fans booed their team off after suffering another hammering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain last night.
After losing 5-2 in the first leg, PSG raced into a 2-0 lead in the early stages of the second fixture at Stamford Bridge, and went on to win 3-0 on the night and 8-2 on aggregate.
Bradley Barcola scored the pick of the goals, but it was a really poor Chelsea display as they exited the Champions League.
FT Chelsea 0-3 PSG (2-8 on aggregate) [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Vinicius Junior double dumps Manchester City out
Manchester City were also sent packing from the Champions League in what was always going to be a challenging second leg against Real Madrid.
3-0 down from the first game, City went behind again in this one as Vinicius Junior slotted home the penalty, which was awarded after Bernardo Silva’s hand-ball on the line, which also reduced the home side to ten men.
Erling Haaland equalised but Vinicius ended up scoring again late on to finish what proved to be a pretty one-sided tie.
FT Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid (1-5 on aggregate) [Pictures from Prime Video Sports]
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Arsenal
Premier League clubs are showing an interest in Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly after his surprise lack of playing time for the Gunners this season. (CaughtOffside)
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keen to sign highly-rated Nordsjaelland youngster Caleb Yirenkyi. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are chasing one of Europe’s brightest wonderkids who’s already valued at €80m - full story here!
Which Arsenal stars are in contention for player of the season?
Barcelona
Hansi Flick is set to earn a new Barcelona contract after Joan Laporta was re-elected as the club’s president. (RAC1)
Barcelona have also been handed a boost as one of their top targets has had his asking price reduced to just €50m - full story here!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is becoming a top target for Juventus as they look for cheap additions to their squad for this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Chelsea
Chelsea would be prepared to pay €70m to sign Brentford right-back Michael Kayode this summer. (Fichajes)
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keen to sign highly-rated Nordsjaelland youngster Caleb Yirenkyi. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool
Liverpool reportedly want to hire Xabi Alonso to replace Arne Slot as manager this summer, and they could spend £245m on three new signings for him - full story here!
Liverpool could face Manchester City competition to sign Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga this summer. (Sports Boom)
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keen to sign highly-rated Nordsjaelland youngster Caleb Yirenkyi. (TEAMtalk)
This Liverpool summer signing’s future is already in serious doubt - full story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City are ready to rival Liverpool for the transfer of Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as he becomes available this summer. (Sports Boom)
Savinho could be allowed to leave Manchester City this summer if they end up making signings elsewhere in their attack. (Football Insider)
Manchester United
As many as FOUR goalkeepers could leave Manchester United in a major clear-out this summer. (the Sun)
Manchester United are also planning for four new signings to come in as they eye a major revamp in midfield - full story here!
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keen to sign highly-rated Nordsjaelland youngster Caleb Yirenkyi. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United are intensifying talks to sign this top talent from La Liga - more info here!
Manchester United are interested in signing 20-year-old Ajax winger Mika Godts, who is highly rated and in demand all across Europe. (Sacha Tavolieri, Sky)
Newcastle United
Juventus have cooled their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, though they may still face Arsenal and Manchester United as suitors for the Italy international this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are considering a surprise move to sign Diogo Dalot from Manchester United as they look to replace the legendary Dani Carvajal at right-back. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid player ratings from last night’s 2-1 win away to Manchester City!
Tottenham
Manchester City would be prepared to let Tottenham transfer target Savinho leave this summer. (Football Insider)
Tottenham are eyeing Lazio defender Mario Gila as he could leave for a fee of just €30m this summer. (Fichajes)
Tottenham are also considering another raid on Serie A with a move for Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli. (AS Roma Live)
Tottenham have been in contact over an exciting new striker signing for the summer - full details here!