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Today’s top stories:
What’s really going on with Joshua Kimmich’s future?
Plus more from Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea
Arsenal
Joshua Kimmich could leave Bayern if his new contract isn’t sorted by the summer, but what’s the truth behind links with Arsenal and Liverpool?
Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer seems to be emerging as a priority for the Gunners, and they’re ahead of Chelsea in the running.
Arsenal ‘Invincible’ Gilberto Silva has given his thoughts on Declan Rice’s impact since joining the Gunners in this exclusive interview!
Arsenal to agree to sell Eddie Nketiah to this Premier League club?
Thomas Partey has not been included in the Ghana squad for the upcoming games as he “asked to be excused from the game to gain full fitness following recent injuries”. Arsenal appreciated that as they want Partey to be 100% fit for the final two months of the season.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has withdrawn from the Brazil squad due to injury, the Brazilian Federation have announced. Juventus defender Gleison Bremer replaces Gabriel as decided by coach Dorival Junior.
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Atletico Madrid
Mason Greenwood to Atletico Madrid? Initial discussions have reportedly taken place.
Joao Felix: “Atletico fans do not know the things that happened here during the time I’ve been here. The fans don’t know what happened here inside, I understand them but I shouldn’t be seen as the bad guy. Even my relationship with Atleti players is very good.”
More here from Fabrizio Romano on what really went wrong for Joao Felix at Atletico Madrid.
Official: Antoine Griezmann is out for France’s two friendly matches. It means the end to his incredible run of playing at least a minute in the last 84 games of the French national team.
Barcelona
Joao Felix: “Atletico fans do not know the things that happened here during the time I’ve been here. The fans don't know what happened here inside, I understand them but I shouldn’t be seen as the bad guy. Even my relationship with Atleti players is very good.”
Joao Cancelo: “Pepe once said I was a player for Real Madrid, but I said I was for Barcelona. I’m where I always wanted to be. I’m delighted to be at Barcelona, it’s the club I always wanted to be at. After Benfica, it’s the club I always liked.”
Could Barcelona sign Amadou Onana this summer? It would require a player sale first…
Bayern Munich
Joshua Kimmich could leave Bayern if his new contract isn’t sorted by the summer, but what’s the truth behind links with Arsenal and Liverpool?
Chelsea
Rayan Ait-Nouri to Chelsea? Fabrizio Romano has an update on the Blues’ search for a new left-back in today’s exclusive column.
Mauricio Pochettino: “People should understand that we are building new Chelsea. Now look, 9 months here... we go to Wembley two times in two different competitions. We need to enjoy and we need to trust more.”
Clubs are registering an interest in this forgotten Chelsea player…
Fulham
Fulham first team coach Luis Boa Morte will leave the club at the end of the season to take up a position as Head Coach of Guinea-Bissau.
Granada
Jose Ramon Sandoval signs in today as the new Granada head coach, decision confirmed. He will replace Medina who was sacked on Monday.
Inter Miami
Official: Lionel Messi is out from Argentina’s upcoming games against El Salvador and Costa Rica. A statement confirmed: “The captain Lionel Messi, will not be able to be in the squad for the friendlies in USA due to a minor injury he suffered in his team's match against Nashville.”
Lazio
Igor Tudor has been in Italy today in order to sign the contract as new Lazio manager until June 2025 with the option for a further season.
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Liverpool
Joshua Kimmich could leave Bayern if his new contract isn’t sorted by the summer, but what’s the truth behind links with Arsenal and Liverpool?
Confirmed: Darwin Nunez is out of Uruguay’s squad for their upcoming games. He will be back for Copa America, but now his full focus is on recovering his best form as he’s staying in Liverpool.
Manchester United
Jonny Evans has singled out Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo for special praise in an interview with Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand. [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Marcus Rashford to PSG transfer stories being firmly played down now, according to some Old Trafford sources.
Mason Greenwood to Atletico Madrid? Initial discussions have reportedly taken place.
Amad Diallo could’ve left Manchester United in January, but Fabrizio Romano has explained how Erik ten Hag persuaded the youngster to stay.
Leny Yoro considers Real Madrid transfer a ‘fantastic’ option, but what about Manchester United? Fabrizio Romano has the latest in his column.
Bruno Fernandes on Joao Neves being linked with Manchester United: “I don’t know if United rumours are true, but I know he is ready for that big jump. He is an excellent player, he’s with the National team... that’s also why the big clubs are after him.”
Erik ten Hag: “I’m convinced that we have a team for the future that is very good, we have top talents. Coming up, players are developing and impressing... just look at Dalot, Kobbie and all the others.”
Napoli
Victor Osimhen is out of Nigeria’s latest squad for upcoming international games because of a flare-up of an old injury.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have just received a four-point deduction for breaching Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. They are currently considering an appeal after four-point deduction. The decision is up to the club and their lawyers.
PSG
Leny Yoro considers Real Madrid transfer a ‘fantastic’ option, but what about PSG? Fabrizio Romano has the latest in his column.
Real Madrid
Leny Yoro considers Real Madrid transfer a ‘fantastic’ option, but what about Manchester United and PSG? Fabrizio Romano has the latest in his column.
Real Madrid have announced that they have filed a complaint against referee Juan Martinez Munuera. “This collegiate omitted, voluntarily and deliberately, the insults and vexatious screams repeatedly directed at our player Vini Jr, despite being insistently warned by our players at the same time when they were taking place.”
River Plate
River Plate have agreed new deal with top talent Franco Mastantuono (2007). Top European clubs are already following him but the new deal is 100% done until December 2026. Release clause: €45m, up to €50m just ten days before end of the window.