🚨Trent Alexander-Arnold being watched by Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe speaks about his future, Premier League stars score for Argentina, & more
Today's round-up, featuring Liverpool, Man United, Tottenham, Real Madrid, and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Real Madrid monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation at Liverpool
Why are Tottenham not triggering Timo Werner’s buy option clause now?
Plus more from Man United, Chelsea and Barcelona
Arsenal
There is a real possibility that Eddie Nketiah will leave Arsenal this summer. Fabrizio Romano has the latest on this story.
📰 Sporting CP are planning to offer Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres a new contract, which will see his release clause rise to £102m from £86m. (A Bola)
Barcelona
"Xavi insists on saying he won't change his mind and he's going to leave in June but... we will see,” Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said.
Joan Laporta: "I like Luis Enrique, he's very good but we didn't speak to him or any other coach as we respect Xavi.”
“I’m so confident to keep Ronald Araújo at the club,” Joan Laporta has said. “Bayern bid? Many people think that Barça are in a difficult financial situation but it’s getting way better.”
📰 Chelsea are interested in Barcelona winger Ferran Torres. (Fichajes)
Bayer Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso remains silent about his future but it is becoming less likely that he will choose Liverpool. Christian Falk has the full story here.
Bayern Munich
There are more than four candidates on Max Eberl’s list to become the next Bayern Munich manager. Find out who they are by clicking here.
“I still have over a year left on my contract, so I'm relaxed about it,” Joshua Kimmich has said about his Bayern Munich future. “It’s very interesting and important to know who will be the new coach.”
“When I don't play, then a link is immediately made saying that I would not be happy and would want to leave,” Matthijs de Ligt has said. “I wanted to play some games of course but I have no reason to complain. I'm still having a great time at Bayern.”
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Borussia Dortmund
It is possible that a swap deal could be used to bring Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund. German football expert explains here.
Chelsea
Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez got on the scoresheet during Argentina’s friendly win over El Salvador on Friday night. FT: Argentina 3-0 El Salvador [Pictures from CBS Sports]
📰 Chelsea are interested in Barcelona winger Ferran Torres. (Fichajes)
📰 Scouts from Chelsea were in attendance for Portugal’s match with Sweden on Thursday night to watch Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres. (Record)
England
England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Harry Kane hasn’t recovered from his injury yet and will miss the match with Brazil on Saturday.
Southgate: “Harry will miss tomorrow’s game and he’s also a major doubt for the next one”.
Gareth Southgate: “Man United links? They have a manager and it’d be extremely disrespectful to talk about that.”
Gareth Southgate on Kobbie Mainoo: “We are extremely happy with Kobbie Mainoo as he has integrated perfectly into the squad.”
Former Man United defender Axel Tuanzebe, who is currently playing for Ipswich Town, has switched his allegiance from England to DR Congo.
France
Kylian Mbappé: “I always wanted to play at the Olympics and my desire has not changed.”
Germany
Manuel Neuer will be Germany’s starting goalkeeper at Euro 2024 confirmed manager Julian Nagelsmann. “We have made the decision,” the German coach has said.
Liverpool
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz produced an incredible assist for Daniel Munoz’s winner as Colombia beat Spain at the London Stadium on Friday night. FT: Spain 0-1 Colombia [Pictures from Viaplay Sports]
Real Madrid are monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation at Liverpool. Fabrizio Romano has all the details of this story here.
Thiago Alcantara has not decided on his future yet. Fabrizio Romano will tell you why here.
Xabi Alonso remains silent about his future but it is becoming less likely that he will choose Liverpool. Christian Falk has the full story here.
Wataru Endo is returning to Liverpool earlier than expected as Japan’s second match of this international break has been cancelled. (Asian Football Confederation)
📰 Serie A duo Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara. (Fichajes)
Manchester City
Man City’s Oscar Bobb scored a wonderful solo goal in Norway’s friendly with the Czech Republic on Friday. FT: Norway 1-2 Czech Republic [Pictures from Viaplay Sports]
Manchester City has sent scouts to watch PSV Eindhoven’s Johan Bakayoko. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Manchester United
It is possible that a swap deal could be used to bring Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund. German football expert explains here.
Gareth Southgate: “Man United links? They have a manager and it’d be extremely disrespectful to talk about that.”
Gareth Southgate on Kobbie Mainoo: “We are extremely happy with Kobbie Mainoo as he has integrated perfectly into the squad.”
📰 Three German clubs are interested in Erik ten Hag if Man United sack him before next season. (Daily Star)
📰 Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has emerged as a target for Manchester United. (90min)
Newcastle United
Newcastle have made a key decision following Sven Botman's knee injury. Fabrizio Romano has more here.
Nottingham Forest
Tottenham are interested in signing Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White this summer. (GIVEMESPORT)
Paris Saint-Germain
“I have still not announced anything on my future as I’ve nothing to announce,” Kylian Mbappé has said. “I've always said that when I have something to announce, I'll do it as a man.”
Kylian Mbappé on when he will decide his future: “I think my future will be resolved before the Euros.”
Kylian Mbappé: “I always wanted to play at the Olympics and my desire has not changed.”
Portugal
Bernardo Silva, Rúben Dias, João Palhinha, Nélson Semedo, Toti Gomes, Rafael Leão, Bruno Fernandes and Gonçalo Ramos won’t play the second game of this international break for Portugal. These players have been allowed to return to their clubs.
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RB Leipzig
Timo Werner is happy at Tottenham and is open to staying at the club beyond this season, but why are Tottenham not triggering his buy option clause now? Fabrizio Romano has the answer in his latest column.
Tottenham have until 14 June to trigger the option to buy clause in Timo Werner’s contract. Christian Falk has more info here.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation at Liverpool. Fabrizio Romano has all the details of this story here.
“I have still not announced anything on my future as I’ve nothing to announce,” Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappé has said. “I've always said that when I have something to announce, I'll do it as a man.”
Kylian Mbappé on when he will decide his future: “I think my future will be resolved before the Euros.”
Endrick's agent Federico Pena: “Real Madrid decided that they were never going to miss another talent like Vini or Endrick after Neymar moved to Barcelona.”
Tottenham
Cristian Romero headed home the opener in Argentina’s friendly win over El Salvador on Friday night. FT: Argentina 3-0 El Salvador [Pictures from CBS Sports]
Timo Werner is happy at Tottenham and is open to staying at the club beyond this season, but why are Tottenham not triggering his buy option clause now? Fabrizio Romano has the answer in his latest column.
Tottenham have until 14 June to trigger the option to buy clause in Timo Werner’s contract. Christian Falk has more info here.
Tottenham are interested in signing Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White this summer. (GIVEMESPORT)
Tottenham are increasingly likely to make a move for Atalanta’s Ederson at the end of the season. (SportsLens)