🚨 Man United find Bruno Fernandes replacement, Chelsea target move for Real Madrid star, Liverpool star's shock exit, Arsenal targeting young defender, Barca sign English winger & more.
Plus Champions League Round-up and latest transfer updates.
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Today’s top stories:
Champions League play-offs round-up:
VinÃcius inspires Real Madrid against Benfica
VinÃcius Júnior once again proved decisive as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 to reach the Champions League last 16, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win.
After Rafa Silva briefly threatened an upset by scoring early but Aurélien Tchouaméni’s goal soon after put Real Madrid back in control.
However, a late goal from VinÃcius Júnior ensured Real Madrid’s progress to the next round.
FT Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica [Pictures from CBS Sports Golazo]
PSG avoid Champions League scare against Monaco
AS Monaco were eliminated from the Champions League after a 2-2 draw at PSG, losing 5-4 on aggregate following Mamadou Coulibaly’s costly red card.
With Monaco leading and the tie level after Maghnes Akliouche’s goal, Coulibaly was sent off in the second half, shifting momentum.
Marquinhos quickly equalised from the resulting free kick, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead soon after. Although Jordan Teze scored late, it was not enough, as PSG advanced to face either Chelsea or Barcelona in the last 16.
FT PSG 2-2 Monaco [Pictures from CBS Sports Golazo]
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Arsenal
Arsenal are ready to compete with rivals Chelsea for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. (Caught Offside)
Arsenal could move for €250k-a-week Bundesliga star on Tottenham wishlist. More details!
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are understood to be monitoring the situation of Trevoh Chalobah closely, viewing the 26-year-old as a strong addition to Unai Emery’s defensive unit. (Football Insider)
Barcelona
Barcelona are already laying the groundwork for a decisive summer rebuild, with reports in Spain suggesting that Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has emerged as a serious attacking target. (Sport)
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Barcelona finalise signing of highly-rated English winger. More details!
Xavi Hernandez is a leading candidate to take over Morocco job for World Cup. (Marca)
Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho is open to a move back to Borussia Dortmund to revive his career. (Football Insider)
Chelsea
Chelsea and Tottenham ready to dump first-team stars for £50m Premier League sensation. Full Story here!
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, and they could look to make a move in the future. (GiveMeSport)
Chelsea are interested in signing Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid at the end of the season. (Fichajes)
€70m price set for midfielder as Chelsea and Man United step up interest. More details!
Leeds United
Leeds United closing in on the capture of Manchester United prodigy. More details!
Liverpool
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso. (Fichajes)
Journalist suggests summer exit is inevitable for Liverpool star. More details!
Manchester United
Manchester United and Manchester City are tracking Nottingham Forest midfielders Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson. (Mail)
Manchester United target Carlos Baleba is expected to cost £70 million in the summer transfer window. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United are looking to sign Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. (Fichajes)
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) ‘Special’ attacking midfielder is being targeted to replace Bruno Fernandes at Man United. More details!
Man United may have to pay £61m if they want to sign 25-year-old Casemiro replacement. Full Story here!
Manchester United have already finalised the sale of goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. (Fanatik)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have no intention of selling Anthony Gordon this summer, despite growing speculation linking the winger with a move to Liverpool. (talkSPORT)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa clarifies Kylian Mbappe situation after latest injury setback. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their attacking unit at the end of the season, and they have identified Flaco Lopez as a target. (Diego Firmino)