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Arsenal
Arsenal are standing firm over the future of Riccardo Calafiori, with the club having no plans to sell the Italian defender despite growing interest from several major Serie A sides. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are considering a loan move for young defender Myles Lewis-Skelly to help him continue his development. (Caught Offside)
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber will miss Arsenal’s crucial Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Bayer Leverkusen. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal could be handed unexpected financial boost as European giants plot £30m transfer. Full Story here!
Arsenal keeping a close watch on Club Brugge forward Nicolò Tresoldi, as the young striker continues to attract interest from several of Europe’s top clubs. (Bild)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa and Everton are closely monitoring Jack Grealish’s situation at Manchester City, where the attacking midfielder is expected to evaluate his options at the end of the season. (SportsBoom)
Barcelona
Barcelona preparing summer offer for Benfica forward after successful scouting mission. Full Story here!
Barcelona have added Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall to their summer shopping list. (Caught Offside)
(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Chelsea
Chelsea are considering accelerating their plans for Rayane Messi, the highly rated teenage winger currently owned by Strasbourg, as interest from several European heavyweights intensifies. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea have been handed significant sanctions following the conclusion of a Premier League investigation into historical financial breaches dating back to the ownership era of Roman Abramovich. An independent commission has imposed a £10.75 million fine, along with additional sporting penalties related to transfer activity and academy recruitment. (Ben Jacobs)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace willing to sell best player for £70m amid increasing interest. More details!
Liverpool
Top candidate for the Liverpool job revealed as Arne Slot sack claim made. More details!
Injury blow for Liverpool as attacker with 33 goals suffers potential season ending injury. Full Story here!
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is attracting interest from Inter Milan and Tottenham. (Athletic)
Manchester United
Jamie Carragher says one Utd star has been a ‘revelation’ under Carrick, his whole game is on ‘another level’. More details!
Fabrizio Romano on JJ Gabriel: “They are absolutely buzzing with JJ Gabriel. This boy, 15 years old, fantastic talent. I have already mentioned him on my channel as one of the best talents in Europe, and probably in the world. He is seen at Manchester United by people at the club as absolutely the next big thing”.
Man Utd risk losing £26m stalwart as Real Madrid see him as ideal replacement for 444-app legend. Full Story here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of bringing Elliot Anderson back to the club this summer, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder emerging as a potential priority target in the upcoming transfer window. (TEAMtalk)
(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are preparing an ambitious move to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise during the upcoming summer transfer window. (Bild)
Tottenham
Tottenham have decided to keep Igor Tudor as interim head coach for the time being, following a spirited 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield. (Times)
Tottenham contact agent of “untouchable” 23-G/A star over €80m move. More details!