🚨 Liverpool in TALKS to sign £55m star, shock Reds exit, Chelsea keen to re-sign former player, plus UCL round-up as Arsenal & Bayern win
Some major Liverpool transfer news and news clips from last night's UCL action...
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Champions League round-up
Kai Havertz gives Arsenal win vs Sporting
A late goal from Kai Havertz was enough to give Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Sporting Lisbon.
The Gunners survived an early scare as Maximiliano Araujo’s effort crashed against the bar, while David Raya was in fine form with some important saves throughout the game.
Deep into stoppage time, however, Gabriel Martinelli beat his man and produced a clever pass into the penalty area, with Havertz making no mistake with a great touch and finish from close range.
FT Sporting Lisbon 0-1 Arsenal [Pictures from Prime Video Sport/TNT Sports]
Bayern Munich earn deserved win at Real Madrid
Bayern Munich continued their superb form this season with a well-deserved 2-1 win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Luis Diaz opened the scoring towards the end of the first half, before Harry Kane doubled Bayern’s lead with a lovely finish almost straight from the second half kick-off.
Kylian Mbappe pulled one back for Real Madrid but they’ve got it all to do in the second leg at the Allianz Arena.
FT Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Martin Odegaard’s fitness after the Arsenal captain was taken off in the win over Sporting Lisbon - full details here!
Arsenal are eyeing up a stunning potential €60m transfer raid on Barcelona this summer for Dani Olmo. (Fichajes)
Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has instructed his agent to get him a transfer to a new club this summer, with Barca director Deco aware of the situation. (Cadena SER)
Joao Cancelo has spoken out on his Barcelona future - full quotes here!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich player ratings from a memorable win over Real Madrid!
Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez is ready to hand in a transfer request in order to get out of Chelsea this summer as he eyes Real Madrid as his preferred next destination. (El Chiringuito)
Cole Palmer is also being tipped to leave Chelsea amid links with Manchester United - full story here!
PSG are preparing a surprise €100m bid for Chelsea winger Estevao Willian this summer. (Fichajes)
Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is emerging as a target for his former club Chelsea as they look to replace Marc Cucurella this summer. (Fichajes)
Chelsea and Tottenham are among the clubs looking to strengthen their attacking units by signing Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani in the summer. (Bild)
Chelsea scouted one of the impressive players in Sporting Lisbon’s team against Arsenal last night - more info here!
Juventus
Juventus are in talks to beat Chelsea to the signing of Al Hilal striker Darwin Nunez as he looks to leave the Saudi Pro League for a return to Europe. (Fichajes)
Liverpool
Liverpool have held talks with the Gestifute agency over a potential £55m transfer move for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Liverpool are also eyeing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and are seemingly leading the race for his signature at the moment. (L’Equipe)
Liverpool are keeping close tabs on highly-rated Brazilian wonderkid Erick Bele and hope to sign him for below Palmeiras’ €40m asking price. (ESPN)
Alisson Becker continues to be linked with a surprise transfer to Juventus - full details here!
Is it time for Liverpool to sack Arne Slot? Analysis here!
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Manchester City
Manchester City now believe they’re in pole position to sign Elliot Anderson, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder choosing them over Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United
Harry Maguire has signed a new Manchester United contract - full story here!
Manchester United are likely to sign TWO new midfielders this summer as they prepare to lose Casemiro and probably also Manuel Ugarte. (Fabrizio Romano)
Amad Diallo has urged the Manchester United board to keep Michael Carrick as manager permanently, saying: “Obviously, it’s not for us as players to decide his future but he’s been great. He knows the club, he played for the club, he has great experience to manage this club. His relationship with every player is very good and sometimes you need this kind of manager to bring the club to where they belong.” (beIN Sports)
Joshua Zirkzee is likely to return to Serie A this summer but also has interest from Bundesliga clubs as Manchester United prepare to let the Dutch forward go. (TEAMtalk)
Napoli
Napoli have identified Thiago Motta as their ideal replacement for Antonio Conte if he leaves the club to return as manager of the Italian national team. (Football Italia)
Newcastle United
Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is emerging as a target for his former club Chelsea as they look to replace Marc Cucurella this summer. (Fichajes)
PSG
PSG are preparing a surprise €100m bid for Chelsea winger Estevao Willian this summer. (Fichajes)
Real Madrid
Enzo Fernandez is ready to hand in a transfer request in order to get out of Chelsea this summer as he eyes Real Madrid as his preferred next destination. (El Chiringuito)
Eduardo Camavinga is not in Real Madrid’s plans for next season, but his personal preference is to stay at the club. (Fichajes)
Tottenham
Tottenham are up against rivals Chelsea for the potential summer signing of Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani as he’s given a €30m asking price. (Bild)
Tottenham want to sign one of Argentina’s biggest prospects in the form of Ian Subiabre, but he may already cost as much as €100m. (El Transingiente)
Cristian Romero can leave Tottenham this summer, with the Argentine having “serious chances” to be sold as long as clubs pay his £43.5m asking price. (Fichajes)