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Today's round-up, featuring Chelsea, Man Utd, City, Liverpool and more...
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Today’s top stories:
The latest on Kylian Mbappe’s future and an enquiry from Liverpool
Watch Nicolas Jackson’s winner as Chelsea beat Nottingham Forest
Could this Tottenham star be heading to Saudi this summer?
Plus more from Arsenal, Man City and Man United
AC Milan
What a well-worked goal by Christian Pulisic, who continues his fine form since joining AC Milan! FT AC Milan 5-1 Cagliari [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Theo Hernandez to Bayern Munich? Fabrizio Romano discusses the rumours in his exclusive column.
Arsenal
Nico Williams to Arsenal could be one to watch this summer, but is the deal going to be too expensive?
Mikel Arteta on Gabriel Jesus: “He has played a lot here and he’s always been important for me. When he hasn’t played, it was first because something has happened and he has lost his momentum, and then the team has jumped and that must also be respected.”
Real Sociedad manager Imanol: “Martin Zubimendi wants to stay here and for sure he will stay with us at Real Sociedad next season. I have no doubts, he’s staying with us.”
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Barcelona
Nico Williams to Barcelona? Fabrizio Romano provides an exclusive update on the winger’s future in today’s column.
Bayern Munich
Theo Hernandez to Bayern Munich? Fabrizio Romano discusses the rumours in his exclusive column.
Thomas Tuchel on rumours about Man United and Chelsea: “There's been no discussions with other clubs. My future? I have no idea. I'll think about things in peace. Things have been clear since February. I'll take my time.”
Bayern will have a buy back clause valid from June 2026 for Malik Tillman and the amount is around €35m. PSV Eindhoven have signed Tillman for a €12m fee.
Benfica
Rafa Silva leaves Benfica as free agent at the end of the season. Decision made as he’s ready for new chapter with several proposals on the table. “It’s time to give Rafa the best farewell possible,” says Benfica manager Roger Schmidt.
Burnley
Official: Burnley have been relegated from Premier League. With Sheffield United already relegated as well, that’s two teams that have come up from the Championship who have gone straight back down.
Chelsea
What a move and finish by Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea completed a thrilling turnaround against Nottingham Forest! FT Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Mason Greenwood to Chelsea? Fabrizio Romano discusses the rumours in his latest column.
Mauricio Pochettino: “They can sack me yes... but it’s not only up to them. They might want me to stay, but… also if I don’t want to stay, we need to have an agreement.”
Pochettino: “To clarify, if the owner is happy with my job, we can continue. I am always a coach who is thinking long term. I still have one more year in my contract and I am thinking to be here.”
Liverpool
Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool - how close was this to ever actually happening? Fabrizio Romano provides some insight in his latest column.
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Manchester City
What a team move by Manchester City and how good has Josko Gvardiol been recently? It’s looking less and less likely that Arsenal can catch Pep Guardiola’s side…FT Fulham 0-4 Man City [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Guardiola on Josko Gvardiol: “The first goal… we signed the best winger in the planet! After Wolves, three days off, he was the only one who went to the training centre for his recovery. We make an incredible signing for many, many years to come.”
Manchester United
Mason Greenwood to Chelsea? Fabrizio Romano discusses the rumours in his latest column.
Swap deal with Barca on the cards for Man Utd?
Erik ten Hag: “It’s a minor issue for Mason Mount. He is definitely not out for the season – a couple of days, and then he will return. Maybe Newcastle is too short, but I think he can be available for Brighton.”
Ten Hag on people asking for him to be sacked: “I see some comments... either they don’t have any knowledge of football or they don't have any knowledge about managing a football team. I think there are many people who see the problems and they are patient.”
Napoli
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to get a new contract with a release clause? Fabrizio Romano has the latest on the Napoli star’s future in today’s column.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest signed Callum Hudson-Odoi for £3.5m plus add-ons from Chelsea - yesterday he scored this superb goal against them and celebrated! FT Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Porto
Sergio Conceicao on his future: “I’ve nothing to clarify, respect that. I extended my contract at Porto for 3 times in the last 7 years. The president’s opinion is that I already deserved a new deal long time ago… as we did a good job in a difficult situation with FFP.”
PSG
PSG enquired about Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - Fabrizio Romano has the latest on the Napoli playmaker’s future in his latest column.
Luis Enrique: “We all knew that Kylian Mbappe was gonna leave PSG. No changes, it’s all the same for us. I wish Mbappe all the best. I remain convinced that next season we will be stronger. Mark my words. PSG will be stronger next season.”
Enrique: “Xavi Simons to stay or leave? No comment. He’s on loan and I’m not gonna comment on players who’re not part of the current squad. I keep following my idea on that.”
Keylor Navas will leave PSG as free agent at the end of the season, the decision has been made. “I’m grateful for the recent years together at this club,” the goalkeeper said.
PSV
Bayern will have a buy back clause valid from June 2026 for Malik Tillman and the amount is around €35m. PSV Eindhoven have signed Tillman for a €12m fee.
Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe never wanted to advance in talks with Premier League clubs in the last two years. He also rejected €200m/season salary from Saudi last summer. The reason: only wanted Real Madrid move and not to disappoint president Florentino Perez again after June 2022.
Carlo Ancelotti is ready to recreate that iconic photograph!
Luka Modric’s agent Vlado Lemic: “So far there’s nothing decided for Luka’s future at Real Madrid — but it will be clear next week. Real Madrid remains Modric’s place so we will decide together what’s the best solution.”
Carlo Ancelotti: “Brahim Diaz has been great as all the new signings, he helped us a lot and I’m very happy.” Brahim has now made it 12 goals this season in all competitions for Real Madrid.
Ancelotti: “Kylian Mbappe? I’m not thinking about that topic at the moment. We have more important things to focus on right now.”
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad manager Imanol: “Martin Zubimendi wants to stay here and for sure he will stay with us at Real Sociedad next season. I have no doubts, he’s staying with us.”
Tottenham
Richarlison transfer latest - could a move to Saudi be back on again? Fabrizio Romano has some info in his exclusive column.
Ange Postecoglou confirms: “Richarlison has picked up, in the last action of training yesterday, a calf injury. He’s gone for a scan so we'll wait and see what the outcome is, but not available for today.”
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