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Vinicius outlines Real Madrid contract wish amid Saudi links
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fvinicius-junior.jpg "Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior on February 11, 2025")
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has stated that he wants to sign a new deal "as soon as possible" despite being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
The Brazil international has over two years left to run on his current Real Madrid contract which will expire in the summer of 2027.
Vinicius has previously spoken of his desire to extend his successful association with the reigning European champions, although his future has still been the subject of speculation due to reported interest from Saudi Arabia.
Last month, it was reported that clubs from the Saudi Pro League are willing to offer Vinicius a monumental five-year contract worth €1bn (£830m).
'Dibling certainty stands out': Should Saints trust Juric with funds from sale?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Ftyler-dibling.jpg "Tyler Dibling of Southampton during his side's FA Cup match against Burnley, on February 8, 2025")
Southampton are reportedly set to entertain a bidding war for sensation Tyler Dibling in the summer transfer window, with Crystal Palace said to have entered the race for the teenager.
The Saints have endured a torrid season of football on the pitch, with the club last in 20th place in the Premier League, and with relegation looking almost certain speculation regarding the future of head coach Ivan Juric is rife.
However, the uncertainty that surrounds the manager also extends to several players on the pitch, with attacker Dibling a possible candidate to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window.
The 19-year-old's powerful dribbling ability has helped Southampton turn defence into attack, and he has been one of Saints' brightest sparks despite only starting 15 times in the league.
'The only club': Has Onana decided to leave or stay at United after criticism?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fandre-onana.jpg "Andre Onana of Manchester United during his side's match against Fulham, on March 2, 2025")
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has reportedly decided to stay at Old Trafford amidst speculation that boss Ruben Amorim wants a new shot-stopper.
The Red Devils were eliminated from the FA Cup by Fulham on Sunday, with Onana failing to save any of the Cottagers' penalties in the shootout after extra time.
Onana has been criticised for his form in goal this season and has faced significant scrutiny since replacing David de Gea, who left the club at the end of 2022-23.
Second-choice goalkeeper Altay Bayindir impressed during the Red Devils' victory against Arsenal in the FA Cup on January 12, but he has been absent for five games due to injury and has not made any matchday squad since February 2.
'Swap deal': Could Reds be about to sign one of Europe's most in-form forwards?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Farne-slot_1.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024")
Liverpool's attempt to complete a player-plus-cash deal involving Alexander Isak and Darwin Nunez has reportedly been rejected by Newcastle United.
The Reds and the Magpies are set to meet each other in the EFL Cup final on March 16, but the Merseysiders will feel confident of victory given their impressive campaign so far.
Liverpool are first in the Premier League - 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal - while Newcastle are sixth with 44 points, 23 behind the league leaders.
However, despite the Reds' success this season, question marks remain regarding a number of players such as Nunez, who has only started seven times in the Premier League.
"I'm not sure": Can Amorim survive as United boss without European football?
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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has questioned whether top targets would be willing to join the club given their difficulties on and off the pitch.
The Red Devils were dumped out of the FA Cup on Sunday by Fulham, compounding a poor domestic season, with the team in 14th place in the Premier League.
United's exit from the FA Cup was particularly damaging as the competition was one of two avenues for the Ruben Amorim's side to qualify for Europe, and they must now win the Europa League if they are to compete in any European competition next term.
Failure to do so could make it difficult for the club to sign their priority targets in the summer, a sentiment that Rooney shared with BBC Sport in the aftermath of the Red Devils' exit, saying: "If I'm a top player playing in a different country and Manchester United came to sign me now, I'd be thinking 'I'm not sure'.
The 650% deal: Liverpool full-back to overtake two stars with mammoth new contract?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fconrob.jpg "Liverpool's Conor Bradley and Andy Robertson pictured on March 14, 2024")
Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley is reportedly in talks over a new contract at Anfield that would see his wages skyrocket by 650%.
The Northern Ireland international is currently out of action with a hamstring injury, which is expected to sideline him until early April, but he has quickly become a well-valued member of the Reds' squad.
Bradley has risen through the ranks to become Trent Alexander-Arnold's trusted right-back deputy, providing two assists from 22 appearances this season, including one against Real Madrid in a 2-0 Champions League win.
The 21-year-old only signed his last extension with Liverpool as recently as December 2023 and is not due to become a free agent until 2027, but according to The Sun, discussions over a fresh deal have been opened.
Arsenal 'yet to begin contract talks' with key midfielder
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fthomas-partey.jpg "Arsenal's Thomas Partey pictured on September 22, 2024")
Arsenal are reportedly yet to commence contract negotiations with midfielder Thomas Partey.
The 31-year-old has been at the Emirates Stadium since 2020, making a total of 154 appearances in all competitions.
This campaign has proven to be one of Partey's most productive with 39 outings having been made, with the Ghana international sometimes used at right-back.
However, his future has remained up in the air throughout the season, a consequence of his contract being due to expire at the end of June.
Barcelona goalkeeper provides update on future, Ter Stegen competition
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Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has hinted that he may be prepared to remain at Camp Nou in the long term.
During the summer, the 34-year-old made the surprise decision to retire from professional football on the back of his exit from Juventus.
However, less than two months after that development, the former Poland international reversed that call to sign for Barcelona on a free transfer.
The Catalan giants were forced to act courtesy of a serious knee injury having been sustained by Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Szczesney initially being brought in to act as deputy to Inaki Pena.
Man United 'set to battle' Man City for Sporting Lisbon star
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Manchester United have reportedly identified Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao as a potential summer transfer target.
Ruben Amorim is known to be already assessing his options in the market on the back of his current United players struggling to adapt to his 3-4-3 system.
The Portuguese has delivered just 10 wins from his 24 matches in all competitions, United sitting down in 14th place in the Premier League table.
Acquiring players who are capable of being deployed in either wing-back position is of importance to Amorim, Patrick Dorgu having already been signed from Lecce.
Talks underway: Barcelona in 'contract negotiations' with key attacker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fraphinha.jpg "Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates with Lamine Yamal on October 26, 2024")
Barcelona have reportedly started negotiations with Raphinha over a new contract.
The Blaugrana have made an effort to tie down several players to new contracts since the turn of the year, including Gerard Martin, Ronald Araujo, Pedri and Gavi.
Defender Pau Cubarsi also signed a new deal last month, committing his future to the club until the summer of 2029.
They are also believed to be close to announcing a one-year extension for Inigo Martinez, whose current contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
Surprise swoop? Real Madrid 'send scouts' to watch Palace star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fadam-wharton.jpg "Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton with Chris Richards on February 22, 2025")
Real Madrid have reportedly sent scouts to report on Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.
The 21-year-old has adapted seamlessly to being a Premier League footballer since he joined the Eagles from Blackburn Rovers in January 2024.
Wharton impressed in his 16 top-flight appearances in the second half of last season, earning himself a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024.
The Palace man started eight of the first nine league games of the current season, before a groin injury forced him to spend nearly three months on the sidelines.
Liverpool 'among three PL clubs' ready to make £37m Lookman bid
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Liverpool are reportedly one of three Premier League clubs prepared to offer around €45m (£37m) to sign Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window.
Lookman has established himself as one of the best forwards in Serie A since joining Atalanta BC from RB Leipzig in August 2022.
The Nigeria international has scored 49 goals and provided 22 assists in 108 competitive appearances, including 26 goal contributions in 45 matches during the 2023-24 campaign, helping Atalanta win the Europa League, reach the Coppa Italia final and achieve a fourth-placed finish in Serie A.
Lookman has continued to play a starring role for Atalanta in the current campaign, having racked up 17 goals and seven assists across 30 matches in all competitions.
'My mentality has changed': Wolves man talks up productive Feyenoord loan spell
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fhugo-bueno.jpg "Hugo Bueno in action for Feyenoord on November 06, 2024")
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Hugo Bueno has revealed that his loan spell at Feyenoord has 'changed his mentality'.
Having been signed by Wolves in 2019, the 22-year-old has proven a valuable addition with 49 first-team appearances having been made for the Premier League outfit.
However, it was decided last summer that the Spain Under-21 international could benefit from regular game time elsewhere, leading to a high-profile transfer to Feyenoord.
Bueno has since gone on to make 22 outings for the Dutch giants, contributing four assists in a campaign where Feyenoord have reached the last 16 of the Champions League.
Spurs 'make £8.5m Werner decision' ahead of summer transfer window
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Ftimo-werner.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Timo Werner pictured on September 1, 2024")
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly reached a final decision over the long-term future of Timo Werner.
Since January 2023, the Germany international has been allowed to spend time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by his parent club RB Leipzig.
At the time, the deal worked for all parties, particularly the player who was interested in a return to London after his previous period with Chelsea as well as joining a club where he could earn more game time.
However, the versatile attacker has been able to contribute just three times and six assists from his 41 appearances in all competitions.
Saudi giants preparing big-money bid for Liverpool star?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fdominik-szoboszlai-mohamed-salah.jpg "Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with Mohamed Salah on February 23, 2025")
A Saudi Pro League club is reportedly preparing to make a lucrative approach for a Liverpool star man ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Merseyside giants are currently focused on getting over the line in the Premier League title race and lifting the EFL Cup and Champions League trophies.
Nevertheless, Arne Slot is aware that contractual decisions will soon need to be finalised with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah still on deals that expire in June.
Work remains ongoing in the background regarding those matters, yet Liverpool can expect offers for some of their other players given their exploits during 2024-25.
Man United 'eyeing summer move' for Arsenal-linked midfielder
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmartin-zubimendi.jpg "Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring on August 18, 2024")
Manchester United are reportedly toying with a potential approach for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The Red Devils are currently dealing with their latest disappointment having suffered an FA Cup fifth-round exit to Fulham on penalties over the weekend.
As a result, Ruben Amorim is left to try to improve on the club's 14th-placed standing in the Premier League table, as well as win the Europa League with the club in the last 16.
Behind the scenes, though, plans are already being compiled regarding how United can strengthen their squad in the summer and acquire players who are more suited to Amorim's preferred 3-4-3 system.
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