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Today’s top stories:
Bellingham tried to put Kane off before his penalty! [Pictures from TNT Sports]
What a move this was as Vinicius Junior scored at the Allianz Arena
Plus more on Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United
Arsenal
Jorginho is in advanced talks over a new contract with Arsenal, but what about those Juventus links? Fabrizio Romano has more info in his exclusive column.
Chido Obi-Martin is attracting interest after impressing for Arsenal at youth level - Ben Jacobs has the latest on his future in his exclusive column.
Gabriel Magalhaes contract update - Charles Watts has the latest info in his exclusive column.
Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal could be ideal, but is it realistic? Charles Watts takes a look in his exclusive column.
Charlie Patino Arsenal exit looks likely this summer, says Charles Watts in his exclusive column.
Barcelona
Pau Cubarsi’s new contract at Barcelona will include a release clause worth €1bn. Deco has already negotiated terms with Cubarsi’s agents two weeks ago. Final details are being sorted but Barca count on Cubarsi to sign new deal soon as key part of present/future project.
Sergi Roberto is in talks to extend his contract at Barca as Xavi wants to keep him. Sergi hints at potential extension: “We are very happy with Xavi staying. With him and this team, we will be able to compete for every single title.”
Xavi on Robert Lewandowski’s future: “I’m super happy with Lewandowski. I’m not gonna speak about future moves of any player, but his contribution is just excellent. I’m very, very happy with Robert.”
Bayern Munich
What a goal this was by Leroy Sane in yesterday’s thrilling encounter with Real Madrid! FT Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Harry Kane later scored from the penalty spot, meaning the England striker now has 43 goals in 43 games this season for Bayern, including 8 goals in 11 Champions League games.
Thomas Tuchel on Kim Min-jae’s performance: “He was too ‘greedy’ twice. He made the first move too early against Vinicius in the first goal and got caught by Toni Kroos’ pass. He speculated and was too aggressive. In the second goal, unfortunately it was another mistake.”
Bryan Zaragoza: “I’m not planning to leave Bayern on loan. I appreciate the interest that some clubs have shown in me, but I'm not considering a loan. I am committed to the club and focused on continuing to grow and develop in Munich.”
Bayern director Max Eberl: “We have not received any proposal for Alphonso Davies. Real Madrid bid? Nothing at all.”
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund want to keep Ian Maatsen at the club beyond this season. Similarly to the Jadon Sancho situation, it’s not easy but BVB will try to make it happen as soon as they know their summer budget. Maatsen is very happy at BVB.
Could this Arsenal forward leave the club for a move to Borussia Dortmund?
Brentford
Brentford trigger buy option to sign Nigerian talented defender Benjamin Frederick (18). Brentford decided to activate the option and sign him from Kaduna based Simoiben Academy, sources from Nigeria confirm. The contract will be valid until 2028.
Chelsea
Raheem Sterling is not looking to leave Chelsea this summer - more info from Ben Jacobs’ exclusive column.
Romelu Lukaku to Saudi could, however, be an option, according to Ben Jacobs in his latest column.
Borussia Dortmund want to keep on-loan Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen at the club beyond this season. It’s not easy but BVB will try to make it happen as soon as they know their summer budget. Maatsen is very happy at Dortmund.
Maatsen won’t return to Chelsea - confirmed in Fabrizio Romano’s latest column.
Jack Grealish to Chelsea? Fabrizio Romano responds to the rumours in his column.
Juventus
Juventus talent Paolo Ceppi is set to sign his first pro deal at the club valid until June 2027. The agreement has been reached and it will be signed soon, all done. Ceppi is considered one of the best talents in the Juventus academy.
Jorginho is in advanced talks over a new contract with Arsenal, but what about those Juventus links? Fabrizio Romano has more info in his exclusive column.
Juventus plans to lower their wage bill revealed with four players set to be cut.
Leicester City
With Leicester promoted, Abdul Fatawu will join from Sporting for €17m. Bargain fee for the 20-year-old, who has six goals and 13 assists in the Championship this season.
Liverpool
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool for Saudi transfer in 2025? Ben Jacobs reveals his latest information in his exclusive column.
Has Willian Pacho hinted at Liverpool transfer interest on social media? Fabrizio Romano takes a look in his exclusive column.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Liverpool reports emerge - could he replace Salah?
Manchester United
Marcus Rashford to Arsenal? Charles Watts weighs in on the speculation in his exclusive column.
Manchester United position, still the same and clear: planning to cash in on Mason Greenwood this summer as priority. Final decision to be made at the end of the season but Man Utd are open to permanent move for Greenwood. Funds would be key for FFP also to be re-invested.
Man United confirm that Patrick Stewart, interim Chief Executive Officer, and Cliff Baty, Chief Financial Officer, have decided to leave at the end of the season. Patrick will be replaced as CEO by Jean-Claude Blanc until the arrival of Omar Berrada on 13 July.
Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal could be ideal, but is it realistic? Charles Watts takes a look in his exclusive column.
PSG
Xavi Simons will decide his future with Paris Saint-Germain before the Euros. RB Leipzig would be happy to keep Xavi on loan but all possibilities are open including staying at PSG. Everything is open now.
Could Xavi Simons really be an option for Arsenal and Chelsea? Ben Jacobs takes a look in his exclusive column.
Luis Enrique wants Vitinha to sign new deal at PSG: “He’s among the best in the world in his position. He’s doing great, his season has been incredible. Vitinha can score goals but also, he improved a lot on defending and he’s one of the best players we have.”
Paris Saint-Germain have a very clear stance about Manuel Ugarte: no chance for loan move in the summer. Despite reports, Ugarte won’t leave PSG on loan with the current plan decided internally.
RB Leipzig
Xavi Simons will decide his future with Paris Saint-Germain before the Euros. RB Leipzig would be happy to keep Xavi on loan but all possibilities are open including staying at PSG. Everything is open now.
Real Madrid
What a pass by Toni Kroos for this goal by Vinicius Junior in last night’s Champions League semi-final! FT Bayern 2-2 Real Madrid [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Carlo Ancelotti: “Jude Bellingham was not at the best level tonight, but same for the entire team. Bellingham got cramps after 60 mins so I had to sub him off.”
Ancelotti: “Toni Kroos… no words for him. He’s a top player. He’s crucial for us, the timing, the passes…His pass is not for everyone, absolutely. But also Vini’s movement was smart, excellent.”
Vinicius: “It was a gift from Toni Kroos, he made it easy for me to score that goal! It’s now time for a magic night at the Bernabeu.”
Bayern director Max Eberl: “We have not received any proposal for Alphonso Davies. Real Madrid bid? Nothing at all.”
Arda Guler: “I can’t call him Luka, I can’t call him Toni, they are older...I learned this in my family. I feel like I’m disrespecting them. I call Toni brother and Modric brother. That’s why they started calling me brother.”
Luka Modric has become the oldest player to play a Champions League game with Real Madrid. 38 years and 234 days, surpassing Ferenc Puskas’ record.
Southampton
Armel Bella-Kotchap is likely to leave Southampton at the end of the season with several clubs interested in him from Germany, Italy and England. The price tag will be around €20m.
Tottenham
Tosin Adarabioyo to Tottenham transfer could be one to watch for this summer, but Manchester United are also among the clubs monitoring his situation as he prepares to leave Fulham as a free agent.
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