🚨 PSG win Champions League, Arne Slot sacked, Liverpool find Slot's replacement, Man United's five attacking targets, Klopp's next job & more.
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UEFA Champions League
Arsenal’s Champions League dream ended in heartbreak as PSG beat them 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal an early lead, but Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the spot.
In the shootout, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed, allowing PSG to retain the trophy.
The French club win the competition back to back while the Gunners are still waiting for their first success in the Champions League.
FT: PSG 1-1 Arsenal (PSG won 4-3 on penalties) [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad are reportedly interested in making Jürgen Klopp their next major managerial appointment, but for now, it looks more like a dream than a realistic plan. (Ben Jacobs)
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has revealed that Gabriel Magalhães personally asked to take Arsenal’s decisive fifth penalty in their Champions League final shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Read more!
Steven Gerrard on Eberechi Eze’s penalty: “Penalties are hard enough. Think about the magnitude of the game, the stadium, the atmosphere, it’s hard enough without any of that nonsense. Put your foot through it, back your technique.”
Arsenal tracking highly-rated goalkeeper despite David Raya’s brilliance. Full Story here!
Arsenal may have to pay over £80 million to sign 23-year-old England international. More details!
Barcelona
Barcelona are reportedly giving serious thought to signing Bernardo Silva this summer. (ESPN)
Barcelona are reportedly looking at Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié as they search for a new left-sided centre-back this summer. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea
Chelsea mock Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat with brutal social media post. Full Story here!
Chelsea are reportedly ready to demand around £120 million if Enzo Fernández pushes to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. (ESPN)
Chelsea are interested in signing the Danish attacking prodigy Mikkel Bro Hansen. (Tipsbladet)
Ashley Cole names what Xabi Alonso needs to do “first” to succeed in his time at Chelsea. Read more!
Liverpool
OFFICIAL: Liverpool have officially confirmed that Arne Slot has left his role as head coach with immediate effect, bringing an unexpectedly short but eventful chapter at Anfield to an end.
Liverpool are reportedly trying to move quickly in their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City also keeping a close eye on the 19-year-old. (Florian Plettenberg)
(Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Curtis Jones has been linked with a move away from Liverpool at the end of the season. Italian champions Inter Milan are looking to sign the 25-year-old. (Sport Witness)
Liverpool’s search for a new head coach is already gathering pace, and Andoni Iraola has quickly emerged as the clear favourite. Liverpool may still speak to other candidates, including Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness and Lens manager Pierre Sage, but Iraola is currently the leading name. (David Ornstein)
Liverpool can solve right-back problems in July due to release clause condition. Full Story here!
3 signings Liverpool must make this summer to become Premier League title contenders once more. Read here!
Manchester United
Spaniard soon to have a €500 million release clause targeted by Man United. More details!
Manchester United are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton during the summer transfer window. (BILD)
26-year-old forward open to Man United move despite interest from elsewhere. Full Story here!
Manchester United have five attackers on their radar this summer. (Caught Offside)
Manchester United weighing up summer move for 13-goal “generational talent”. Read more!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez lines up three transfers if he is re-elected. Full Story here!
Tottenham
Tottenham are looking to add more quality in the middle of the park, and they have identified the AS Roma playmaker Niccolo Pisilli as a target. (SportsBoom)
Roberto De Zerbi eyes £100m powerhouse as major Tottenham overhaul begins. More details!