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Today’s top stories:
Ask Me Anything with Fabrizio Romano in this week’s video Q&A!
Was there really a row between Kylian Mbappe and Nasser Al-Khelaifi?
Could these two Manchester United stars leave for Saudi Arabia?
Plus more from Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham
AC Milan
It’s all official: Olivier Giroud has said goodbye to AC Milan fans and then he’s set to be unveiled as a new LAFC player on free transfer, joining MLS until December 2025.
“I’m proud for what I did here at Milan, I’ll play my final games and then I’ll move to MLS,” Giroud confirmed.
AC Milan have approached Marcelo Gallardo to become their next manager as he’s set to leave Al Ittihad.
Adana Demirspor
Luis Nani has left Adana Demirspor as his contract has been terminated with immediate effect. Nani is now available as a free agent again.
Ajax
Steven Bergwijn transfer interest from the Premier League looks like one to watch this summer - more info in Fabrizio Romano’s latest exclusive column.
Arsenal
Ousmane Diomande to Arsenal? He’s reportedly one of their main targets.
54% of Spurs fans polled by Sky Sports said they would rather LOSE against Man City tonight rather than see Arsenal win the league!
Arsenal fans were loving this Martin Odegaard skill video in the win over Man United!
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Aston Villa
Jhon Duran with a fine strike here as his late brace earned a dramatic draw with Liverpool! FT Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Barcelona
Lamine Yamal scored to complete this lovely Barcelona team move - he’s now on 7 goals and 9 assists this season, at just 16 years of age! FT Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad [Pictures from Premier Sports]
Xavi has approved Guido Rodriguez as a new Barcelona signing for the next season. The manager has already told Deco that Guido could be a good solution, a player who can be needed for Barcelona’s plan next season. Two year deal + option agreed, still waiting to sign.
What’s the latest on Vitor Roque’s Barcelona future? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in today’s exclusive column.
Plus there’s more on the Vitor Roque transfer saga in Matteo Moretto’s exclusive column.
Barcelona to sign a striker this summer?
Xavi on Vitor Roque: “Vitor was in doubt until the last minute because yesterday he suffered a very strong blow to his ankle…About his future, it will be seen at the end of the season. I don’t have to talk now.”
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich offered €18m to Crystal Palace for manager Oliver Glasner, but Crystal Palace demanded €100m after the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss’ superb start at Selhurst Park.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have signed 16-year-old Ecuadorian talent Justin Lerma. Lerma will join BVB in 2026, as soon as he turns 18 — deal sealed. Several clubs wanted Lerma - two clubs from Spain were also pushing but Dortmund were able to move faster. Sebastian Kehl has been working on this deal for months and Lerma decided to accept BVB. He believes it’s the best club possible for a young talent.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola has signed a two-year contract extension as Bournemouth manager. Bournemouth chairman William P. Foley: “The players have clearly bought into his footballing philosophy and our supporters have really taken to him. We look forward to continuing to work with Andoni.”
Canada
Jesse Marsch has been appointed as new Canada national team head coach. Former Leeds United manager has signed in as contracts are completed. Marsch will be in charge until 2026, after the World Cup.
Chelsea
Ronald Araujo to Chelsea? The Blues have reportedly joined Man Utd in the race for the Barcelona defender.
Enzo Fernandez on his struggles: “I was playing with pain and injections for eight months. I had to make the decision to have surgery, it was the best. I was harming the team and didn’t want to expose myself.”
Enzo Fernandez on Mauricio Pochettino: “When I arrived at Chelsea, it was a mess, there were many players…Mauricio brought order and identity to the team, the work ethic is different. It changed everything and it's positive, the group is hardworking now.”
Crystal Palace
Bayern Munich offered €18m to Crystal Palace for manager Oliver Glasner, but Crystal Palace demanded €100m after the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss’ superb start at Selhurst Park.
Fiorentina
What a superb solo goal this was by Arthur Melo! FT Fiorentina 2-1 Monza [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Fiorentina are not triggering €20m buy option for Arthur Melo, the decision was already made weeks ago and he’s set to return to Juventus. “I’m very happy at Fiorentina, I feel at home here. I’d love to stay but doesn’t depend on me,” Arthur said.
Juventus
Federico Chiesa contract talks with Juventus are ongoing - latest details in Matteo Moretto’s column.
LAFC
It’s all set for Olivier Giroud to say goodbye to AC Milan fans in the next hours… …and then he will be unveiled as new LAFC player on free transfer, joining MLS until December 2025.
Liverpool
What a header this was by Jarell Quansah as Liverpool looked like they were surely heading for the win at Villa Park last night. FT Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid is ‘still on the table’, according to Matteo Moretto in his exclusive column.
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Manchester City
Pep Guardiola: “It’s obvious. We have one option; win the game. If we don’t beat Tottenham, we are not gonna win the Premier League.”
Spurs vs Man City - Fabrizio Romano on what we can expect in this ‘fantastic’ game…
Florian Wirtz to Manchester City? The Leverkusen maestro could be being lined up as a dream replacement for Kevin De Bruyne.
Manchester United
Casemiro to Saudi looks a concrete possibility for this summer - more details in Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.
Bruno Fernandes transfer speculation has also emerged again, but what’s the truth? Fabrizio Romano reveals his info in his exclusive column.
Erik ten Hag: “We have problems, the problems cost us results. But I don't know where we should be when we have all the players on board. If you have the players on board, you get more points. Especially in the backline, we concede a lot of chances and a lot of goals. Last season, we had the most clean sheets in the Premier League.”
Gareth Southgate on potential Man United interest in him to replace Ten Hag: “It’s complete irrelevance. There have been no conversations, I’ve got one thing to focus on — and that’s having as successful a tournament with England as possible.”
Newcastle United
Newcastle are planning to sign Lloyd Kelly regardless of the timing for their new director to join the club - he’s a priority target already approved by Eddie Howe. Howe also wants Tosin Adarabioyo and Newcastle are optimistic of getting both deals done early in the summer window.
PSG
Kylian Mbappe and Nasser Al-Khelaifi were reported to have had a big row before PSG’s game on Sunday - latest details from Fabrizio Romano’s column.
Mbappe was crowned the Best Player of the Season in Ligue 1. “I thank all the people of the club, and the president. I will miss it. I’m leaving with my head held high. My next chapter will be very exciting. I’m going to discover new things — that makes me very happy. My father wanted me to make history in Ligue 1 before leaving. It’s been a long journey and I'm very happy to have done it.”
Renato Sanches’ situation will not change as reported two weeks ago, he’s set to leave AS Roma after his loan spell there. Sanches will return to PSG, with the club ready to sell him in the summer transfer window - he’s out of their project.
Layvin Kurzawa has confirmed that he’s set to leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. Kurzawa is now open to new chapter in the summer.
Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid is ‘still on the table’, according to Matteo Moretto in his exclusive column.
What would Kylian Mbappe and Endrick arrivals mean for Joselu? Matteo Moretto discusses his latest info in his exclusive column.
Kylian Mbappe on announcing his new club: “Everything has its own time. For now, I’m just leaving PSG. For the rest, maybe now is not the right time. It’s not the subject now.”
Real Madrid are planning to advance in the final stages of talks to extend Lucas Vazquez’s contract soon. Vazquez and Lunin extensions are two important topics on Real Madrid’s table.
Nacho has received proposals from MLS and Saudi clubs in order to join at the end of the season. He’s still expected to leave Real as free agent but no intention to stay in Europe, for sure not in Spain. MLS and Saudi, options being considered.
Carlo Ancelotti on Rafa Marin: “For sure he did very well did season, he’s been very good. I can say the same Antonio Blanco and Miguel Gutierrez, having minutes outside is very important for a possible future at Real Madrid.”
Stuttgart
Stuttgart have triggered the €2m buy option for Leonidas Stergiou to stay at the club on a permanent transfer. Stergiou has signed until June 2028.
Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou on tonight’s game vs Man City: “If you’re going by social media then 99% of them want Spurs to lose but please don’t tell me that’s your world. If it is you need counselling. I understand rivalry but I’ll never understand anyone wanting their own team to lose.”
Spurs vs Man City - Fabrizio Romano on what we can expect in this ‘fantastic’ game…
54% of Spurs fans polled by Sky Sports said they would rather LOSE against Man City tonight rather than see Arsenal win the league!
There’s a new injury blow for Tottenham, with the season over for Yves Bissouma. Ange Postecoglou: “Unfortunately, Biss picked up a knee injury in the last game and will miss the last two.”
West Ham United
Steven Bergwijn to West Ham? The Ajax forward is available for just £20m and has suitors in the Premier League, says Fabrizio Romano in today’s column.
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