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Today's transfer headlines and Champions League news clips...
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Todayâs top stories:
Champions League round-up:
Atletico Madrid thrash Spurs as crisis continues under Igor Tudor
It was another terrible night for Tottenhamâs interim manager Igor Tudor as his side found themselves 4-0 down inside the first 22 minutes.
Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann were running riot for Atletico Madrid, with young Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky having a bit of a nightmare and finding himself subbed off after the third goal.
Pedro Porro and Dominic Solanke got consolation goals for Tottenham, but a slick counter-attack was finished off by Alvarez to clinch an emphatic 5-2 score-line for the home side.
FT Atletico Madrid 5-2 Tottenham [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Liverpool dealt first leg defeat at Galatasaray
Liverpool were not at their best as they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Galatasaray in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Mario Lemina headed in the only goal of the game, while Victor Osimhen also had a goal disallowed in the second half.
Liverpool didnât threaten much, though they also had a goal chalked off when it looked like Ibrahima Konate mightâve bundled in an equaliser.
FT Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Barcelona snatch late draw away to Newcastle
Lamine Yamal scored a penalty with the last kick of the game as Barcelona snatched a 1-1 draw against Newcastle at St Jamesâ Park.
The Magpies were unlucky not to come away with the victory after a good performance and a late goal of their own from Harvey Barnes.
However, they now face an uphill task to go through as they prepare for their second leg at the Nou Camp.
FT Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona [Pictures from Prime Video Sport]
Todayâs Champions League fixtures
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal 5.45pm
PSG vs Chelsea 8pm
Real Madrid vs Manchester City 8pm
Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon 8pm
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Arsenal
Arsenal are understood to have cooled their interest in signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as they may only have ÂŁ40m to spend this summer. (The Chronicle)
Arsenal will make Piero Hincapieâs loan move permanent this summer, with the Ecuador defender set to be the Gunnersâ first signing of the next transfer window. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Julian Brandt ahead of this summer, when heâll be out of contract with Borussia Dortmund. (Patrick Berger, Sky Germany)
Arsenal and Manchester United are both keen on signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, though he could cost as much as âŹ140m this summer. (Sports Boom)
Myles Lewis-Skellyâs future is in some doubt as Arsenal are weighing up sending the young left-back out on loan next season. (Football Insider)
Atletico Madrid
Julian Alvarez on his future: âWhat do I know? Maybe yes, maybe no, you never know. Iâm very happy here. Itâs a question that keeps coming up, but Iâm happy.â (AS)
Barcelona
Barcelona player ratings from that tense 1-1 draw away to Newcastle!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich player ratings from that emphatic 6-1 win away to Atalanta!
Chelsea
Igor Thiago is emerging as a top target for Chelsea as they look for a new striker this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea have made a decision on Liam Delapâs future as Manchester United hover for the striker - full details here!
Manchester United are being described as the âfrontrunnersâ to sign Andrey Santos as it seems increasingly likely that he could leave Chelsea this summer. (NT Vascainos)
Chelsea are the latest big club to be linked with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia amid some uncertainty over his PSG future. (Fichajes)
Liverpool
Liverpool are battling to keep hold of Ibrahima Konate as Real Madrid, PSG, and Inter Milan queue up to sign the France international as he edges closer to becoming a free agent. (CaughtOffside)
Liverpool are interested in signing talented young Atletico Madrid defender Marc Pubill at the end of the season. (Fichajes)
Manchester City
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is being monitored as an ambitious potential transfer target for Real Madrid this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)
Nathan Akeâs Manchester City future is also in some doubt, with AC Milan keen on signing the Dutchman as they weigh up bolstering their defensive options. (Calciomercato)
Manchester United
Manchester United have a concrete interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with their scouts watching the talented youngster closely in recent games. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United are being described as the âfrontrunnersâ to sign Andrey Santos as it seems increasingly likely that he could leave Chelsea this summer. (NT Vascainos)
Manchester United and Arsenal are both keen on signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, though he could cost as much as âŹ140m this summer. (Sports Boom)
Newcastle United
Arsenal are understood to have cooled their interest in signing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as they may only have ÂŁ40m to spend this summer. (The Chronicle)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are eyeing a surprise former Barcelona player as a candidate to be their next manager - full story here!
Los Blancos also have an ambitious transfer target for the summer as theyâre keeping an eye on Rodriâs situation at Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham
Tottenham have joined the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool in chasing this brilliant ÂŁ50m-rated talent - more info here!
Tottenham youngster Archie Gray wants to stay at the club despite rumoured interest from Real Madrid. (Sports Boom)