🚨 Olise shines as Palace thrash Man Utd, Nunez deletes ALL Liverpool posts, Bayern manager search, why Gyokeres is ideal for Arsenal, & more
Today's round-up, featuring Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
AC Milan
Benjamin Sesko to AC Milan? He’s now their top target, but can they win the race for his signature against so much competition?
Arsenal
Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal? Fabrizio Romano provides an update on the Gunners’ plans up front and names his personal pick on who they should sign in that position.
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Aston Villa
Mario Hermoso to Aston Villa? They’re leading the race for the left-back’s signature, but there’s plenty of interest…
Barcelona
Vitor Roque’s agent Andre Cury: “Loan this summer? No, it’s dangerous for a young player. In that case, it has to be a permanent move. The best option would be to stay at Barca and play. But if Barca don’t let him play, we will need to look for another club.”
Full details from Fabrizio Romano’s column about Vitor Roque’s Barcelona future after his agent’s sensational outburst.
Ansu Fati to leave Barcelona? Fabrizio Romano with the latest on the youngster amid links with Saudi Pro League clubs.
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Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have made an inquiry for Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia as potential summer targets. There’s nothing close yet but he’s one of several names on Levrkusen’s list. Barcelona were showing an interest in January but there are no fresh talks as of now.
Bayern Munich
Pep Guardiola’s camp denies all rumours about the Bayern Munich job: “Pep still has Bayern in his heart, but he doesn't want to leave Manchester City this summer. He’s very happy and has a contract until 2025, so returning to Bayern is not an option.”
Next Bayern Munich manager - why are they struggling to land their targets? Fabrizio Romano examines a few reasons in his exclusive column.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund are closing in on a deal to sign Ecuadorian talent Justin Lerma (16). There are several clubs interested but BVB are prepared to close the deal. The total package will be less than €9m, with details being finalised.
Erik ten Hag on Jadon Sancho: “Apology from Sancho? There was a conflict but let’s first finish the season. So stay away from this issue now. Our delegation had a visit with him and we will keep going with this process. We will continually be in contact and communicate with Jadon.”
Chelsea
Could we see Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku swap places this summer? Fabrizio Romano responds to the rumours in today’s column.
Crystal Palace
What a goal and what a performance by Michael Olise last night in a memorable win for Crystal Palace - surely they won’t be able to keep hold of him this summer? FT Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Oliver Glasner has made it five wins, three draws and three defeats since he signed in as new Crystal Palace manager. An excellent job by the former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach.
Michael Olise to Newcastle? Reports suggest the Magpies are the latest to show an interest…
Girona
Girona manager Michel: “When I saw Savio on first training session I said: we’re gonna play in Europe next season, he’s special. He’s the best player I’ve ever had.”
Bayer Leverkusen have made an inquiry for Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia as potential summer targets. There’s nothing close yet but he’s one of several names on Levrkusen’s list. Barcelona were showing an interest in January but there are no fresh talks as of now.
Liverpool
Darwin Nunez has deleted ALL mentions of Liverpool on his Instagram - what does it mean? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in today’s exclusive column.
Virgil van Dijk: “New deal? No news on that, the club is busy now. But I am very happy here, I love the club and you can see that as well. There will be a big transition and I am part of that.”
Teun Koopmeiners to Liverpool? A move to another Serie A club may be more likely, according to Matteo Moretto in his exclusive column.
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Lyon
A superbly-worked goal by Lyon here, with former Arsenal duo Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Alexandre Lacazette combining! FT Lille 3-4 Lyon [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s camp denies all rumours about the Bayern Munich job: “Pep still has Bayern in his heart, but he doesn't want to leave Manchester City this summer. He’s very happy and has a contract until 2025, so returning to Bayern is not an option.”
Bernardo Silva to Barcelona latest - the Manchester City star has reportedly set a deadline for a decision on his future…
Manchester United
Jamie Carragher did not hold back on Casemiro after the thrashing at Crystal Palace. FT Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Man United have now conceded 81 goals - their highest total in the club’s history since 1976-77. It’s also the first time Manchester United have lost 13 games in a single Premier League season.
Erik ten Hag on Bruno Fernandes’ future: “His quotes were taken out of context. He is Manchester United and is happy to be here. Bruno is a real fighter. He is always available, never misses a game and always play in a good level. He loves to be at Man United.”
Ten Hag to Bayern Munich? He’s appreciated, but could it happen? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his latest column.
Ten Hag: “As Manchester United, we should perform better. The players who were available should do better. It’s a deserved defeat. The performance wasn’t what we expected.”
Ten Hag on Jadon Sancho: “Apology from Sancho? There was a conflict but let’s first finish the season. So stay away from this issue now. Our delegation had a visit with him and we will keep going with this process. We will continually be in contact and communicate with Jadon.”
Latest details on Jadon Sancho’s future in Fabrizio Romano’s column.
Napoli
A typical Victor Osimhen goal here - what a header! FT Udinese 1-1 Napoli [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Newcastle United
Newcastle are advancing in talks to appoint Dougie Freedman as new Director of Football, negotiations ongoing. It’s up to Freedman as he’s doing excellent job at Crystal Palace and now frontrunner for role at St James’ Park.
Real Betis
Sergi Altimira could be one to watch in the summer transfer window as he’s not having expected game time at Real Betis. There are several clubs waiting to see what’s going to happen with Altimira in the summer.
Sporting Lisbon
Viktor Gyokeres on his future: “I love being at Sporting. We will see what happens, I can't promise anything right now...I’m very happy here at Sporting, I’m under contract but things in football are always happening fast, we need to adapt.”
Ruben Amorim on his future: “I’m staying at Sporting. I’m under contract and it’s a special moment for me, for the club. Now we will try to win the third title together. Let’s try to make it happen.”
Union Berlin
Union Berlin have sacked their manager Nenad Bjelica after the team’s most recent defeat - the decision has been made.
West Ham United
Official: David Moyes will leave West Ham at the end of the season on mutual agreement with the club. Julen Lopetegui has agreed terms to become the new West Ham manager, as revealed yesterday.
Mohammed Kudus transfer latest - does he have a release clause and is there anyone interested in triggering it? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his column.
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