🚨 Mo Salah's next move, Chelsea in talks with manager, PL attacker wants Barca move, Man United told to pay £84 million by rivals, Arsenal targeting full-back & more.
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Premier League League round-up
Tottenham held at home by Leeds United
Relegation-threatened Tottenham missed a big opportunity to create breathing space after being held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds.
Mathys Tel gave Spurs the lead in the 50th minute with a brilliant finish, but his evening turned sour when he later conceded a penalty. Dominic Calvert-Lewin stepped up to equalise for Leeds and deny Tottenham a crucial win.
The result leaves Spurs still under serious pressure, with a difficult trip to Chelsea next.
FT Tottenham 1-1 Leeds United [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal and Manchester United are both positioning themselves to secure the signature of the 26-year-old Italian international Andrea Cambiaso. (TEAMtalk)
Jamie Redknapp praises Arsenal player who he feels is ‘maybe the best’ in the world. Read more!
Barcelona
Eli Junior Kroupi’s preference would be to join Barcelona, if it transpires that he ends up leaving Bournemouth in the summer. (Sport)
“Barcelona are going to intensify the negotiations” for Chelsea player this summer. Full Story here!
Chelsea
Chelsea are working behind the scenes to appoint manager Andoni Iraola at the end of the season. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Chelsea begin talks with Xabi Alonso over managerial vacancy. Read more!
Fabrizio Romano on Chelsea’s links with Xabi Alonso: “Xabi Alonso is open to a new chapter in the Premier League. He would also be open to Chelsea! Chelsea are yet to decide who they want and are being careful in the process during internal talks. Discussions ongoing. They want the right man.”
Liverpool
Francisco Trincão is a name on Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Mohamed Salah at the club this summer. (Caught Offside)
(Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images) Fabrizio Romano issues update on Arne Slot: “At the moment, the feeling at Liverpool, I can confirm that it is absolutely in the direction that they want to continue with Slot. Why? Because so far, and it’s May now, it’s no longer February, March, or April. In May, Liverpool have not made contact with any other manager.”
Liverpool are stepping up their efforts to search for a successor of Mohamed Salah. AS Monaco’s highly coveted playmaker Maghnes Akliouche is one of their targets. (L’Equipe)
Kaveh Solhekol claimed that the Saudi Pro League has already set aside funds to help acquire Mohamed Salah. (Sky Sports)
Liverpool timeline opens door for Andoni Iraola twist as future plan emerges. More details!
Liverpool’s transfer shortlist is ‘likely to include’ Bradley Barcola, who had reportedly given strong consideration to a rumoured approach from the Reds last year. (Le10 Sport)
Manchester United
Man United ready to battle Premier League rivals for €40 million defender. More here!
Man United target Mateus Fernandes, who plays for West Ham, is going to cost them a whopping £84 million. (Football Insider)
Man United have moved swiftly and decisively to shut down any speculation regarding the future of Amad Diallo. (TEAMtalk)
Man United are making concrete moves for Newcastle United star and it’s not Sandro Tonali. Read more!
Ian Wright thinks Harry Maguire is now a shoo-in for Thomas Tuchel’s final World Cup squad, which is set to be announced towards the end of the month. (Stick to Football)
(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) ‘Well-built central midfielder’ is being eyed by Man United to solve midfield issues. More details!
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain’s electric winger Bradley Barcola is open to a move to Liverpool. (Le10Sport)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder involved in recent controversy is on the radar of Manchester United. More here!
Real Madrid dressing room heavyweights request exit of star midfielder. More details!
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign the Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong. (Fichajes)