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Rashford swap deals with AC Milan and Barcelona emerge as United weigh summer options
Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford ahead of the summer window. One would bring Rafael Leão to Old Trafford from AC Milan, while another centres on Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado.
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Salah told Redknapp he had more attacking freedom under Slot than Klopp
Jamie Redknapp has revealed that Mohamed Salah privately told him playing under Arne Slot suited him more than Jurgen Klopp, because the Dutchman gave him licence to focus on attacking rather than tracking back defensively.
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Arsenal target Julian Alvarez in £100m move to solve Premier League title goalscoring problem
Arsenal, newly crowned Premier League champions for the first time since 2004, are weighing a £100 million move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez as they look to address a goalscoring shortfall that nearly cost them the title.
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PSG's 13-day rest advantage over Arsenal heading into Budapest Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain will have had 13 days to prepare for the Champions League final in Budapest, compared to just six for Arsenal, who rounded off their Premier League title-winning campaign on Sunday against Crystal Palace.
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Liverpool weigh Iraola as Slot replacement while Hughes flies to Monaco over Curtis Jones sale
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as a potential successor to Arne Slot, whose future at Anfield remains uncertain after a fifth-place Premier League finish. Sporting director Richard Hughes also travelled to Monte Carlo to discuss a possible move for midfielder Curtis Jones with Inter Milan.
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Dyche warns Man City and United that Anderson still has plenty to learn
Former Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has assessed Elliot Anderson's strengths and limitations as Manchester City lead the race to sign the 23-year-old midfielder, reportedly valued at £100 million.
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Six backroom allies Enzo Maresca could bring with him to Manchester City
Enzo Maresca is set to be confirmed as Manchester City's new manager, with several trusted staff members from his time at Leicester City and Chelsea expected to follow him to the Etihad after a sweeping clear-out of Pep Guardiola's backroom team.
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How Chelsea's attack could look under Xabi Alonso with Bowen, Kroupi and a Garnacho exit
Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea tenure on July 1 with the club finishing 10th in the Premier League and missing European football. Jarrod Bowen, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and already-agreed arrivals Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha are among the names shaping a potential summer overhaul.
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Alvarez exit doubts grow as Arsenal target Rogers ahead of Champions League final
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente has cast doubt on Julian Alvarez's future at the club, boosting Arsenal's hopes of signing the Argentina striker. The Gunners are also being linked with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as they prepare for Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest.
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United face two Rashford swap proposals as Barcelona weigh permanent deal
Manchester United have been presented with two potential swap deals involving Marcus Rashford, including an exchange with AC Milan for Rafael Leão. Meanwhile, Barcelona are yet to trigger their £26m purchase option as negotiations over the fee continue.
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Inigo Perez praises Rayo Vallecano fans after Conference League final defeat to Crystal Palace
Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez delivered an emotional press conference after his side's 1-0 Conference League final loss to Crystal Palace, crediting the club's supporters as the driving force behind their run while admitting the sight of fans in tears left him devastated.
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United close in on Ederson and target Tonali as Carrick rebuilds midfield
Manchester United are nearing a deal worth up to £38m for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and are reportedly ready to go 'all in' for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, as the club looks to overhaul its midfield under Michael Carrick this summer.
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Jacquet acknowledges £60m Liverpool fee 'adds pressure' ahead of summer arrival
French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, signed by Liverpool for an initial £55m with £5m in add-ons in January, has admitted his price tag brings heavy expectations as he prepares to join the club this summer at the age of 21.
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Mateta's second-half strike seals Conference League glory for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace claimed their first European trophy with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the decisive goal as departing manager Oliver Glasner ends his tenure with a third major honour.
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Crystal Palace win UEFA Conference League to complete trophy double under Glasner
Crystal Palace claimed the UEFA Conference League title with victory over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, giving departing manager Oliver Glasner a second major trophy after last season's FA Cup triumph.
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Crystal Palace win Conference League title as Glasner departs with historic trophy
Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in Leipzig to claim the UEFA Conference League, with Jean-Philippe Mateta's second-half rebound settling the final. It is the first major European trophy in the club's history and Oliver Glasner's last act as manager.
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Barcelona's £69m Gordon deal leaves Rashford's Man Utd future in limbo
Newcastle United have agreed to sell Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £69.3 million plus add-ons, a move that complicates Manchester United's hopes of a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at the Catalan club.
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Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano final paused by medical emergency in the stands
Crystal Palace's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig was halted in the 36th minute on Wednesday after a medical emergency among the Spanish club's supporters. Play resumed after a four-minute stoppage, with the score still 0-0.
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Haaland pays tribute to Guardiola after City manager's decade-long reign ends
Erling Haaland has posted a farewell message to departing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, crediting the Catalan coach with changing both the club and the striker personally across four trophy-laden years together.
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Barcelona agree £70m deal to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign Anthony Gordon for around £70m plus bonuses, ending months of speculation over the England winger's future at St James' Park.
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