🚨 TWO suitors for Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal eyeing €100m winger, surprise Morgan Rogers update, Chelsea star discussing exit, & more
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European round-up
Nottingham Forest earn superb win at Fenerbahce
Nottingham Forest put in a superb performance to beat Fenerbahce away from home in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.
Murillo drove forward brilliantly to power home the opening goal, before Igor Jesus added a second, plus a slightly bizarre goal celebration!
Morgan Gibbs-White then made sure of the victory with a well-worked third goal in the second half to give Vitor Pereira’s side a huge advantage in the tie.
FT Fenerbahce 0-3 Nottingham Forest [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Crystal Palace held to frustrating draw
Crystal Palace had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Zrinjski.
Ismaila Sarr gave the Eagles the lead in the first half with a lovely finish into the bottom corner, but the home side hit back in the second half with a well-worked goal of their own.
FT Zrinjski 1-1 Crystal Palace [Pictures from TNT Sports]
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Arsenal
Bukayo Saka’s new Arsenal contract has been made official, with the England winger saying: “I think it’s a fantastic moment for my family and for me. I feel immense joy to continue my journey at this club. For me, it was an easy commitment and I just hope to win everything here.” (Arsenal.com)
FIVE reasons Arsenal’s title challenge has crumbed in the last few weeks, including some serious questions about David Raya - full story here!
Arsenal and Manchester United are showing ‘significant’ interest in highly-rated Levante attacker Karl Etta Eyong, who could be available this summer. (Ben Jacobs)
Leon Goretzka is said to favour a move to Arsenal after they approached him in January, despite other clubs also being in the race to snap him up as a free agent. (Bild)
Arsenal remain interested in Nico Williams, who has a €100m release clause in his contract at Athletic Bilbao. (Fichajes)
Could this “incredible” young manager replace Mikel Arteta, with the Arsenal manager tipped to take over at Barcelona? Full story here!
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are one of the clubs on alert as Nicolas Jackson is already in talks over leaving Chelsea this summer once his loan spell at Bayern Munich comes to an end. (TEAMtalk)
James Trafford is keen to leave Manchester City this summer and Aston Villa would be his preferred move due to Unai Emery. (Football Insider)
Barcelona
Barcelona have approached Atletico Madrid over Julian Alvarez, but have been quoted a staggering asking price of €200m. (Cadena SER)
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been tipped as a future manager of Barcelona - full story here!
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado is a €40m target for Saudi Pro League clubs ahead of this summer. (Sport)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are one of the main suitors for Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United could be tempted to listen to big offers for the Portuguese midfielder this summer. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Leon Goretzka will be leaving Bayern on a free transfer and has interest from the likes of Atletico Madrid and AC Milan, though he has not signed anything with Manchester United or any other club. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea
Cole Palmer’s friend has made it clear he’s going to try to talk him into joining Manchester United as he believes the Chelsea star grew up supporting the Red Devils - full story here!
Aston Villa are one of the clubs on alert as Nicolas Jackson is already in talks over leaving Chelsea this summer once his loan spell at Bayern Munich comes to an end. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea and Bayern could also be set to do business for Kim Min-jae as the Blues look for an experienced central defender for this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea generally seem more open to a change in approach to their transfers this summer - full story here!
Como
Cesc Fabregas could be in huge trouble over an incident during a recent clash with AC Milan - full story here!
Juventus
SIX Juventus players are facing uncertain futures this summer as they’re not in Luciano Spalletti’s plans. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Liverpool
Liverpool are still in talks to try to keep highly-rated youngster Joshua Abe, but there is the growing risk of him leaving in the summer as Arsenal and other Premier League clubs are showing a strong interest. (the Athletic)
Liverpool are in pole position to sign this exciting young talent from Brazil - full story here!
Arne Slot says Alexander Isak could be back in action by late March or early April and that he expects him to look like a “different player” once he puts his injury woes behind him. (Press conference)
Manchester City
James Trafford is unhappy at Manchester City, with the England Under-21 goalkeeper open to a summer move to West Ham. (Sports Boom)
Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes could leave Manchester United for the right price this summer, with Bayern Munich, PSG and Saudi Pro League clubs keen on the Portugal international. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Cole Palmer’s friend has made it clear he’s going to try to talk him into joining Manchester United as he believes the Chelsea star grew up supporting the Red Devils - full story here!
Anthony Gordon to Manchester United could be one to watch as the Red Devils have discussed him internally due to the potential for Newcastle to have to make one ‘major’ sale this summer if they miss out on Champions League qualification. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United and Arsenal are showing ‘significant’ interest in highly-rated Levante attacker Karl Etta Eyong, who could be available this summer. (Ben Jacobs)
Man United could move for another top La Liga talent who’d cost around €40m - full story here!
Man Utd now look ready to let Jadon Sancho leave on a free transfer this summer once his loan spell with Aston Villa comes to an end. (Sun)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are interested in signing Roma defender Saud Abdulhamid in the summer, having scouted him during his loan at Lens. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are showing a strong interest in signing highly-rated Tottenham wonderkid Luka Vuskovic for around €40m. (Fichajes)
Tottenham
Tottenham may already be in early discussions over bringing Mauricio Pochettino back as manager this summer. (Football Insider)
Tottenham are also being tipped to pursue someone like Morgan Rogers as a much-needed ‘marquee’ signing for this summer. (Football Insider)
Lorenzo Pellegrini could be a Spurs target as interim manager Igor Tudor is a big fan of the midfielder, whose Roma future is in serious doubt as he nears the end of his contract and is tempted by a move abroad. (Calciomercato)
Real Madrid are showing a strong interest in signing highly-rated Tottenham wonderkid Luka Vuskovic for around €40m. (Fichajes)
West Ham United
James Trafford is unhappy at Manchester City, with the England Under-21 goalkeeper open to a summer move to West Ham. (Sports Boom)