Bukayo Saka will become Arsenal’s biggest earner as he closes to £15m a season when he finally signs his new contract.
Erling Haaland has returned to Manchester City to continue rehabilitation on a groin injury picked up last week.
Daniel Levy will start work on finding Tottenham Hotspur‘s next permanent manager immediately with Julian Nagelsmann at the top of his list of targets, but the club’s chairman faces more problems and the threat of further fan anger.
Liverpool have yet to open contract talks with former England midfielder James Milner despite Jurgen Klopp wanting to keep the 37-year-old for another year.
Tottenham are among a number of Premier League clubs interested in Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 18.
Newcastle are reportedly weighing up a move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is eager to seek a new challenge after just one year at the Etihad Stadium.
Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, could move to the MLS this summer – with each of the 29 clubs in the league contributing to his salary.
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Jose Mourinho‘s Roma future appears to still be up in the air after it emerged that the club’s chief decision-makers are still yet to hold talks with the Portuguese coach.
Borussia Dortmund want to sign 19-year-old Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles from Manchester City.
Barcelona will have to sign at least three to four players on a free transfer this summer and work within a tight salary budget.
Chelsea face having to raise substantial amounts of money by selling off players this summer to avoid breaching the Premier League’s financial rules next year.
Bayern Munich‘s squad has split into two factions over the decision to sack German manager Julian Nagelsmann, 35.
Leeds United striker Rodrigo, 32, will likely have to take a pay cut if he is to sign a new contract at the club. The Spain international’s current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2024.
West Ham United are open to buying the London Stadium after the venue’s owner admitted that it would remain a burden on the capital’s taxpayers even if a naming-rights deal was secured.
Folarin Balogun has fuelled speculation he could leave Arsenal by revealing he would be open to returning to Stade Reims.
Everton’s alleged breach of Premier League profit and sustainability rules is likely to centre on the costs related to their new £500m stadium and the impact of Covid-19.
Arsenal will prioritise another attempt to sign Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, in the summer.
Aston Villa, Newcastle and Brighton are interested in signing England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, whose contract at Liverpool expires at the end of the season.
Chelsea are in discussions with France midfielder N’Golo Kante, 31, over a new two-year contract, with the option of a further year at Stamford Bridge.
Ukraine supporters took aim at Vladimir Putin, both in song and symbolically, as their national team took on England at Wembley on Sunday.
Chelsea have received an approach from Bayern Munich for highly-rated coach Anthony Barry, but the club are disappointed with their former head coach Thomas Tuchel for making his interest public.
Newcastle are interested in signing Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 28.
Barcelona have ruled themselves out of signing Portugal and Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, 26, this summer.
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Manchester United will consider Brentford’s Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, 27, as an alternative to his compatriot David de Gea, 32, who is yet to agree a new contract.
Tottenham could have competition in the race for Julian Nagelsmann as it emerges that Real Madrid are reportedly big admirers of the boss.
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has been spotted wearing an Everton kit at a keep-fit kick-about in Colombia.
Manchester United are set to rival Arsenal in the race to sign striker Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.
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Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton’s Republic of Ireland international striker Evan Ferguson, 18.
Manchester City are ready to offer Norway striker Erling Haaland, 22, a new contract worth £500,000 per week in a bid to stave off interest from Real Madrid.
Leeds United are interested in re-signing England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, this summer despite him only joining Manchester City last year.
Brighton will not allow manager Roberto de Zerbi, 43, to leave if Tottenham Hotspur want him to replace their current boss, 53-year-old fellow Italian Antonio Conte.
Juventus have put a £9.7m price tag on young winger Samuel Iling-Junior, according to reports.
Aleksandar Mitrovic may have cost himself a move to Manchester United with his red-card rage at Old Trafford.
Manchester United hoped to sign Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid, but The Sun claims that the French international midfielder will likely sign fresh terms in Spain, and set up a huge release clause.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is “touch and go” to face Liverpool after the international break, according to his father Alfie.
West Ham‘s Brazil international midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 25, will leave in the summer if the Hammers are relegated.
PSV Eindhoven are open to selling Ivory Coast midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, 25, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all showing an interest.
Barcelona are hopeful Uefa will not decide to ban the club from European competition amid an ongoing investigation into the club’s alleged bribing of Spanish referees.
Bayern moved quickly to appoint Tuchel due to fears that he may be approached by Real Madrid or Tottenham.
Tuchel will also attempt to sign Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 31, and Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 28, from former club Chelsea.
Manchester United have joined Manchester City and Liverpool in exploring a deal for Chelsea’s Kovacic.
Everton could face a worrying points deduction after the Premier League confirmed they had been charged with breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
Tottenham Hotspur have made 35-year-old German Julian Nagelsmann – sacked as Bayern Munich manager – the number one candidate to replace Italian Antonio Conte, 53, as their new boss.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has provisionally agreed to host an all-star fundraising match at Stamford Bridge in August in partnership with the Football for Ukraine charity.
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Arsenal record signing Nicolas Pepe is one of seven players who could be in line for a summer exit.
Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester City‘s Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, and those involved in negotiations over his future believe a move to Spain is likely.
Newcastle United have held talks with the representatives of Borussia Monchengladbach and France striker Marcus Thuram as they prepare to rival Inter Milan for the 25-year-old’s signature.
West Ham‘s Brazil international midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 25, will leave in the summer if the Hammers are relegated.
Marcus Rashford has put his contract negotiations with Manchester United on hold until there is further clarity regarding the ownership of the club.
Thomas Tuchel is set to return to management with Bayern Munich after the German champions reportedly parted ways with Julian Nagelsmann.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United are considering a summer move for Juventus’ 19-year-old English winger Samuel Iling-Junior.
Arsenal have joined Leeds,AC Milan and Sevilla in the race for Barcelona and Spain Under-19 international Ilias Akhomach, 18.
Chelsea owner ToddBoehly has blamed the previous Blues regime for sanctioning the change to a tribute for club legend Ray Wilkins which featured in an episode of Ted Lasso and supporters labelled ‘disrespectful’.
Liverpool have been handed a significant blow in their pursuit of recruitment expert Paul Mitchell, as they may face competition from Manchester United to secure his services.
Real Madrid have reactivated ‘Operation Haaland’ with the intention of signing prolific Norway striker Erling Haaland, 22, from Manchester City in 2024, when a release clause in his contract of up to 240m euros (£212m) becomes active.
Barcelona could be banned from European football next season after Uefa opened an investigation into payments made to a former vice-president of Spain’s referees’ committee.
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Manchester United‘s Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 28, will make a decision on his future at the end of the season.
Tottenham could turn to Nagelsmann as a replacement for Italian Antonio Conte, 53, who looks set to leave the Premier League club.
Huddersfield Town is to be bought by an American consortium after agreeing an 11th-hour takeover to avoid entering administration and being condemned to relegation.
Antonio Conte could miss out on the prospect of a £15million payday by leaving Tottenham before the end of the season. Tottenham are expected to agree Conte’s exit after the Italian criticised the club’s players following the 3-3 draw with Southampton in which Spurs let a 3-1 lead slip.
Arsenal were turned down in January when they attempted to sign Martin Zubimendi from La Liga outfit Real Socieddad, and the 24-year-old Spaniard has suggested that he is no hurry to leave the club.
Liverpool’s forgotten man Arthur Melo is set to leave the club without playing a single Premier League minute. That is despite him declaring it was a “dream” to join the Reds last summer.
Premier League players are being urged to tone down their celebrations, in case their goal is cancelled by VAR.
Tottenham risk missing out on former manager Mauricio Pochettino in the summer with the Argentine high on Real Madrid‘s wish list if current boss Carlo Ancelotti leaves.
Chelsea have accepted they will need to take a sizeable loss if they are to sell Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 29, in the summer.
Eintracht Frankfurt‘s France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 24, who is a £105m target for Manchester United, has suggested he is open to a move this summer.
Barcelona are interested in signing Monaco’s 21-year-old Brazilian defender Vanderson.
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Several clubs have shown interest in signing English left-back Brandon Williams, 22, from Manchester United.
Juventus’ France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 27, has hinted he may be interested in a summer move to Liverpool.
Manchester City have reignited their interest in Bayer Leverkusen‘s 19-year-old Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz.
Dele Alli has not gone absent without leave at Besiktas as has been claimed by outspoken coach Senol Gunes but is in London after the Turkish club agreed to allow him to attend a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday.
Brighton have confirmed that Chelsea paid £21.5m in compensation for prising away head coach Graham Potter and his backroom team last September.
Tottenham attacker Dejan Kulusevski has voiced his respect for “important man” Antonio Conte despite the uncertainty over his club manager’s future.
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has said he is hopeful Chelsea will be able to sign Joao Felix this summer – and even suggested two players they might look to offload to help them in their pursuit.
Chelsea and Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, could return to Barcelona as a low-cost option just 12 months after his move to Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham are unlikely to exercise the option to sign on-loan France centre-back Clement Lenglet, 27, permanently from Barcelona.
England fans have been warned not to wear belts in Naples ahead of the Three Lions’ trip to Italy on Thursday, amid fears of violent clashes with Italian ultras.
Napoli will demand £150million for their star striker Victor Osimhen this summer, according to reports, with Manchester United and Chelsea chasing his signature.
Manchester United have stepped up their interested in Monaco’s France international centre-back Axel Disasi, 25.
James Milner, 37, will be forced to take a pay cut if the midfielder is to sign a new contract with Liverpool.
Manchester City have suffered an injury scare after Erling Haaland withdrew from the Norway squad because of a groin injury, ahead of facing Liverpool in their first game back after the international break.
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Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has claimed John Obi Mikel once swung for him and screamed: “I want to break your legs.”
Real Madrid remain in talks with Croatia midfielder Luka Modric over a new contract for the 37-year-old, who has attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Man United and Liverpool lead Barcelona in the race to sign Wolves and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 26, this summer.
Tottenham players have been in contact with former manager Mauricio Pochettino about a potential return to the club.
Second bids for Manchester United have to be lodged by 9pm on Wednesday night – with the club set to be sold for a world-record fee of more than £5bn should the Glazers accept one of the offers.
Peterborough United will receive a bonus payment of around £1m from Brentford if Ivan Toney makes his England debut in this week’s European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine.
Chelsea are considering a move for Andreas Pereira as a possible replacement for Mason Mount, but could face competition from Atletico Madrid and PSG.
Motherwell defender Max Johnston is set to be offered a route to the English Premier League with Burnley.
Aston Villa‘s World Cup-winning keeper Emiliano Martinez insists he is planning to stay at the club, despite huge interest in the 30-year-old Argentina international.
Arsenal are ready to offer Norway playmaker Martin Odegaard, 24, a new deal to keep him at the club until 2030.
Newcastle United are targeting Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay this summer and the 26-year-old Scotland international is believed to be open to the move.
Tottenham have reportedly made contact with Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Oliver Glasner as uncertainty surrounding Antonio Conte‘s future goes on.
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Kaoru Mitoma, The Sun reports, with the Japan international a revelation for Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi this season and further proof of their eye for talent.
Brighton CEO Paul Barber has played down talks of winger Karou Mitoma leaving the club in the next transfer window.
Juventus’ hopes of signing N’Golo Kante, 31, for free in the summer have been dashed, with the France midfielder set to agree a new two-year deal with Chelsea.
Kylian Mbappe will be France’s new captain following Hugo Lloris’ international retirement.
Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham have looked at Red Bull Salzburg striker Noah Okafor, with the 22-year-old Switzerland international’s contract ending in summer 2024.
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to agree the departure of their Italian manager Antonio Conte, 53, this week, with former player and English first-team coach Ryan Mason, 31, likely to take charge until the end of the season.
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Manchester City are growing confident they can land England’s Jude Bellingham, 19, in the summer, but Real Madrid remain in the race for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
Manchester United bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he doesn’t want to pay a “stupid price” for the club.
The Football Association have been urged to ban Aleksandar Mitrovic for a minimum of six matches and have been warned that a soft approach to the growing abuse of match officials will lead to a referee being murdered.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has continued his ruthless overhaul of the club’s backroom staff by sacking head groundsman Jason Griffin after over 30 years of service.
Manchester United and Liverpool could be set to rival each other for the signing of Ruben Neves in the summer.
Besiktas are preparing to trigger the purchase option in their loan deal for West Ham’s Congo defender Arthur Masuaku, 29.
Chelsea and Newcastle are both monitoring former Manchester City forward Brahim Diaz. The 23-year-old Spaniard is currently on loan at AC Milan from Real Madrid but could become available at the end of the season.
Tottenham and Antonio Conte have held crisis talks following a stunning verbal assault on his players with chairman Daniel Levy set to gauge opinion before deciding his head coach’s future.
Germany attacking midfielder Marco Reus, 33, wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund, where he is captain, until the end of his career.
Tottenham could reignite their interest in Napoli and South Korea centre-back Kim Min-jae, 26, this summer.
Everton will move for West Ham‘s Jamaica striker Michail Antonio, 32, in the summer, if they avoid relegation.
Aston Villa are considering a move for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 29, who is currently on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea.
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Chelsea and Newcastle are both monitoring former Manchester City forward Brahim Diaz. The 23-year-old Spaniard is currently on loan at AC Milan from Real Madrid but could become available at the end of the season.
Arsenal want to sign Galatasaray’s French right-back Sacha Boey, 22.
Bayern Munich plan to send Joao Cancelo back to Manchester City at the end of the season.
Former Everton boss Frank Lampard is ready for his next managerial role, nearly two months since he was sacked by the Toffees.
Manchester United are prepared to sell club captain and England centre-back Harry Maguire, 30, and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 28, this summer.
Everton will make an ambitious move for West Ham striker Michail Antonio if they beat the drop.
Senegal firstchoice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been told he can leave Chelsea this summer as the revamp of Graham Potter‘s squad continues.
Ghana forward Mohammed Kudos is concentrating on helping Ajax defend the Dutch title, rather than rumours of a move to Manchester United, and says he will enter talks over a contract extension “when the time is right”.
Chelsea are considering building a new stadium at Stamford Bridge that could cost up to £2bn and would involve them playing at another stadium for four years, with Craven Cottage, Twickenham and Wembley potential temporary venues.
Wolves will listen to offers for Ruben Neves this summer with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Liverpool keen on the 26-year-old Portugal midfielder.
Liverpool will not offer Guinea midfielder Naby Keita a new contract when his current deal expires at the end of the season with Inter Milan interested in the 28-year-old.
Eder Militao is ‘the best centre-back in the world’ according to his Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti – but believes the Brazilian can improve.
Julian Nagelsmann has hit out at a ‘mole in the dressing room’ after Bayern Munich‘s tactical plans were published by German media.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is in line to be given an extension to his three-year contract, despite ongoing negotiations over the possible sale of the club.
Borussia Monchengladbach are resigned to losing midfielder Manu Kone in the summer with Chelsea among the clubs interested in the 21-year-old Frenchman.
Former France and Arsenal team-mates Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry could be set to battle it out for the vacant role as United States men’s national team coach.
Paris St-Germain are willing to pay up to 180m euros (£159m) for Napoli and Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 22.
A summer departure from Manchester United appears to be on the cards for Anthony Martial.
Newcastle United have rekindled their interest in Bayer Leverkusen‘s France winger Moussa Diaby, 23, and Dutch left-back Mitchel Bakker, 22.
Diaby has long been a target of Arsenal, but the Premier League leaders may struggle to compete with Newcastle in their pursuit of the £62m-rated forward.
Tottenham are monitoring Watford winger Adrian Blake, 17, who is out of contract in the summer. The England-born teenager has been at the club’s academy since he was nine but is yet to make his league debut.
Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Anderlecht’s Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 20.