🚨 SHOCK Arsenal sale, Man City deal already AGREED, hint over midfielder's future, Chelsea's new striker target, Spurs implode vs Palace, & more
There could be a major sale at Arsenal while Tottenham's season goes from bad to worse...
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Tottenham implode at home to Crystal Palace
Tottenham suffered another hugely worrying result as they’re dragged further into a relegation battle.
Despite going 1-0 up through Dominic Solanke, Spurs went down to ten men and conceded three quickfire goals before half time against Crystal Palace.
Micky van de Ven’s red card came as he conceded the penalty that sent Spurs spiralling, and the result leaves them just a point above West Ham in 18th place in the table.
FT Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace [Pictures from TNT Sports]
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Arsenal
Arsenal may have to make a major sale this summer, with Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly named as five main candidates. (Telegraph)
Arsenal are one of the clubs eyeing up highly-rated Fulham wonderkid Samuel Amissah as a target for this summer, with the versatile defender and defensive midfielder also on the radar of top clubs around Europe. (Telegraph)
Barcelona
Barcelona have opened talks over signing one of the most highly-rated young defenders in Europe this season - full story here!
Barcelona could also turn their attention towards a more experienced option in that position as they eye up Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi. (Matteo Moretto)
Bayern Munich
Aleksandar Pavlovic is attracting interest but Bayern Munich want to keep him and he’s also happy at the Allianz Arena. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Chelsea
Chelsea are expected to make formal contact over a potential transfer move for Aleksandar Pavlovic, though Bayern Munich are determined to keep the talented young midfielder. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Chelsea are back in for a Premier League star that they’ve tried to sign before - full story here!
Chelsea could be prepared to pay as much as €50m for the transfer of 21-year-old Palmeiras striker Vitor Roque, while Barcelona have a sell-on clause for the young Brazilian. (BolaVip)
Chelsea are one of the clubs eyeing up highly-rated Fulham wonderkid Samuel Amissah as a target for this summer, with the versatile defender and defensive midfielder also on the radar of top clubs around Europe. (Telegraph)
Liverpool
Liverpool are increasingly looking ready to offload Mohamed Salah this summer after a significant dip in his performances this season. (Football Insider)
Liverpool are one of the clubs eyeing up Bournemouth’s versatile star Tyler Adams, though his future won’t be resolved until after the 2026 World Cup. (Daily Mail)
Andrew Robertson is emerging as a surprise target for Wrexham as he looks set to leave Liverpool when his contract expires this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City
Manchester City have registered their interest in this elite young talent, but they face competition for his signature - full story here!
Manchester City have a strong interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson due to uncertainty over Rodri’s future at the Etihad Stadium. (The Sun)
Elliot Anderson’s transfer to Manchester City is already considered a done deal by some sources in the industry. (TEAMtalk)
Nico O’Reilly is emerging as an ambitious target for Real Madrid ahead of this summer. (Fichajes)
Manchester United
Manchester United have decided that they don’t want to sell Mason Mount this summer and that they will commit to giving the former Chelsea star more time to turn his Old Trafford career around. (Football Insider)
Gareth Bale has revealed that he spoke with Manchester United about a transfer, but that he always had his heart set on joining Real Madrid instead. (The Overlap)
Manchester United are one of the clubs eyeing up Bournemouth’s versatile star Tyler Adams, though his future won’t be resolved until after the 2026 World Cup. (Daily Mail)
Bruno Fernandes has shown he needs to stay at Manchester United this summer as he closes in on a superb David Beckham record - more here!
Manchester United are one of the clubs eyeing up highly-rated Fulham wonderkid Samuel Amissah as a target for this summer, with the versatile defender and defensive midfielder also on the radar of top clubs around Europe. (Telegraph)
Newcastle United
Sandro Tonali has discussed moving into Newcastle United’s leadership group for next season, hinting that he plans to stay at the club this summer. (beIN Sports)
Real Madrid
Gareth Bale named this former Real Madrid teammate as the worst trainer he ever played alongside in his career - full details here!
Real Madrid are showing an interest in an ambitious move for impressive Manchester City wonderkid Nico O’Reilly. (Fichajes)
Tottenham
Tottenham have held talks with intermediaries over a potential summer transfer window move for Juventus striker Jonathan David. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham have made enquiries about signing highly-rated young Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders, but the Blues do not seem keen to engage in discussions over a deal. (TEAMtalk)
West Ham United
Michail Antonio has hit out at this former West Ham figure over the way his exit from the club was handled - full story here!