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Wholesale departures: Man United targeting 10 summer exits?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Marcus Rashford in Manchester United training on January 22, 2025")
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to axe 10 players as part of Ruben Amorim's squad rebuild this summer.
The Red Devils are willing to make wholesale changes to their squad after experiencing a forgettable season on the domestic front.
Man United are languishing in 13th place in the Premier League table, while they were eliminated in the semi-finals and fifth-round in the EFL Cup and FA Cup respectively.
As it stands, the Europa League is the only competition preventing the season from being regarded as a complete failure.
Deal agreed: Alexander-Arnold makes major decision over future?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold_1.jpg "Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on March 11, 2025")
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed personal terms with Spanish giants with Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold is one of three Liverpool stars who is out of contract at the end of the season, along with captain Virgil van Dijk and key forward Mohamed Salah.
Having entered the final six months of their respective deals, all three players are allowed to speak to overseas clubs about signing a pre-contract agreement.
Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, who are keen to bolster their current right-back options.
Kluivert drops Huijsen transfer bombshell amid Real Madrid links
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fdean-huijsen.jpg "Spain defender Dean Huijsen on March 20, 2025")
Justin Kluivert has claimed that he does not expect his Bournemouth teammate Dean Huijsen to still be at the club next season amid interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Kluivert and Huijsen have been on opposing teams during the international break for the UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash between Netherlands and Spain.
The winger started both legs against Luis de la Fuente's side, while Huijsen was given his first international start for Sunday's home fixture after coming off the bench to make his Spain debut in Thursday's 2-2 draw in Rotterdam.
Huijsen came out on the winning side as Spain held their nerve in a penalty shootout to progress to set up a semi-final tie against France.
Liverpool, Man United-linked defender opens door to summer move?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fjarrad-branthwaite.jpg "Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite on February 26, 2025")
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is reportedly prepared to consider his future with the Toffees after being overlooked for a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad.
Manchester United tabled at least a couple of bids to sign Branthwaite last summer, but Everton ultimately decided to rebuff those attempts in favour of keeping one of their prized assets at Goodison Park.
After struggling with injury towards the start of the season, the 22-year-old has gone on to make 19 consecutive starts for the Toffees, demonstrating his importance to the Merseyside club.
However, there appears to be some doubt as to whether he will still be with the club for the start of their new era at the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium.
"Step backwards": What Reds need to do in summer to avoid regressing under Slot
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Liverpool's ability to avoid regression next season is heavily dependent on how many stars they can renew, Reds expert David Lynch has argued.
Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all set to leave the club for free at the end of 2024-25 given their contracts expire in the summer.
The trio have been pivotal to their side's push towards the Premier League title, but the Merseysiders would undoubtedly be significantly impacted by their departures.
Lynch claimed that Liverpool's future under boss Arne Slot is almost entirely dependent on the outcome of contract negotiations, telling Sports Mole: "How far of a step backwards they take [depends on] if they do keep Van Dijk and Salah at a minimum. Everything goes back to that. What level of team we are going to see next season hinges on what happens with those contracts.
Man United 'reignite interest' in PL midfielder after failed £50m transfer
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Manchester United have reportedly reignited their interest in Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff ahead of the summer transfer window.
Former Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was allegedly keen to lure Longstaff to Old Trafford in the summer of 2019 as one his first signings as permanent manager of the club.
Steve Bruce was in charge of Newcastle at the time when "a big-money move to Manchester United was on the cards" for Longstaff, and he has claimed that the Magpies rejected a "colossal" offer from the Premier League giants.
It is understood that Man United were put off by Newcastle's £50m asking price for Longstaff and instead splashed the cash on the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the same summer.
The Messi effect: Pogba's arrival at new club to be made official in 'coming weeks'
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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly on the verge of joining Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami.
The 31-year-old has been on the lookout for a new club since his contract at Juventus was terminated in November last year following a high-profile doping scandal.
Pogba was found to have abnormal levels of testosterone in two separate samples at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, and the Frenchman was initially given a four-year ban from football which could have spelled the end of his career.
However, the 2018 World Cup winner was successful with his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and his suspension was reduced to 18 months, allowing him to return to football at the beginning of March this year.
Man United suffer blow as PL rival emerge as 'favourites' to sign Kane this summer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fharry-kane_2.jpg "England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on September 10, 2024")
A Premier League giant have reportedly emerges as the frontrunners to sign Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane in the summer transfer window.
Kane ended his 19-year association with Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored a club-record 280 goals in 435 games, in order to complete a €100m move to Bayern in August 2023.
The 31-year-old has been at his prolific best for the German giants, recording 76 goals and 23 assists in 82 appearances across all competitions, including 32 goals and 11 assists in 37 outings so far this season.
Kane is on course to win his second consecutive Bundesliga Golden Boot as well as the first major trophy of his career, as Bayern currently sit six points clear of reigning top-flight champions Bayer Leverkusen with eight games left to play - Bayern have also advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Welcome to the Slot machine: Liverpool beat Real Madrid to Bundesliga star?
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Liverpool are reportedly set to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong.
The 24-year-old has spent the past week on international duty with Netherlands, who were knocked out of the UEFA Nations League by Spain at the quarter-final stage.
Frimpong burst onto the world scene last season as part of an invincible Leverkusen outfit who smashed Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga title race.
Across all competitions, the exciting Dutchman bagged 14 goals and 10 assists, providing a constant threat from a wing-back position on the right flank.
Which Premier League star wants to end Robertson's reign at Anfield?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fandy-robertson.jpg "Liverpool's Andy Robertson looks dejected on December 14, 2024")
Liverpool target Milos Kerkez has reportedly informed friends of his desire for an Anfield switch during the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old has spent the past week away from Bournemouth on international duty, with Hungary unable to retain their spot in League A of the UEFA Nations League after losing to Turkey over two legs.
Focusing on club matters, Liverpool are on the lookout for a refresh in the left-back department this summer, when the Reds could dip into the La Liga market for a wideman.
There is also interest in Kerkez, who has started all 29 of the Cherries' Premier League matches during 2024-25 as they hunt down an unlikely Champions League berth.
Sancho replacement? Chelsea 'join race' for Spain international
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Chelsea have reportedly joined the race for Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams ahead of the summer window.
The 22-year-old has recently been plying his trade on the international stage for Spain, who advanced into the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League.
His nation required penalty kicks to squeeze past the final-eight attentions of Netherlands on Sunday night, three days after Williams found the net during the first leg.
The winger has enjoyed a modest campaign for Bilbao this season, featuring in 24 La Liga matches, scoring four goals and providing five assists.
'Still thinking': Wolves star reveals stance on future amid transfer speculation
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Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Nelson Semedo has insisted that he is 'still thinking' about his future at Molineux.
In his near-five years at the Premier League outfit, the Portugal international has made 173 appearances in all competitions, contributing three goals and 10 assists.
Semedo has also recently been handed the captaincy by two different head coaches in Gary O'Neil and Vitor Pereira, with the right wing-back particularly making an impact since the appointment of his compatriot.
Nevertheless, uncertainty remains ahead of the summer transfer window with the 31-year-old's contract due to expire in June.
Liverpool forward Chiesa makes decision over Anfield future?
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Liverpool attacker Federico Chiesa has been told that he is "doing great" at Anfield by his father and former footballer Enrico.
Much was made of Liverpool securing a deal that was perceived to be value for money when they signed Chiesa from Juventus for £12.5m last summer.
However, the Italy international has endured a miserable campaign from an individual perspective, making just three starts and eight substitute outings in all competitions.
The second of his two goals came during the EFL Cup final against Newcastle United earlier this month, Arne Slot deciding to introduce the 27-year-old having left him on the substitutes' bench for more than a month.
Moving on from Guimaraes? Barcelona 'hold interest' in different Newcastle midfielder
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Barcelona are reportedly giving consideration to approaching Newcastle United over the availability of one of their midfielders.
The Magpies are still savouring their famous EFL Cup triumph against Liverpool, ending their long wait to lift another piece of silverware.
However, upon the resumption of action after the international break, Eddie Howe's side will be focused on trying to deliver Champions League qualification through their position in the Premier League table.
In order to bolster where they currently sit with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules, Newcastle ideally need a seat at European football's top table to reduce the need to cash in on any of their star men.
Liverpool 'willing to offload' 19-year-old prospect in swap deal for Bournemouth star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Frychr.jpg "Bournemouth's Ryan Christie celebrates scoring with Antoine Semenyo on February 15, 2025")
Liverpool are reportedly willing to part ways with one of their prospects to bolster their chances of signing Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo.
Sitting 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, Arne Slot can be delighted with how Liverpool's top-flight season has panned out.
However, the Merseyside giants have ran out of steam in recent games, being eliminated from the Champions League at the last-16 stage and losing the EFL Cup final prior to the international break.
With three star men currently out of contract and other squad members potentially departing Anfield, Slot will need to suitably strengthen his squad during the summer transfer window.
Should Blues back out of Sancho deal with united after 'penalty' revealed?
Chelsea will reportedly have to pay a penalty price of £5m if they renege on their obligation to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window.
Sancho fell out with previous United boss Erik ten Hag in 2023-24 and was sent out on loan to Borussia Dortmund in the January window of 2024 before signing for the Blues on loan in the summer of last year.
Enzo Maresca's side have an obligation to buy the 24-year-old for a fee of £25m, but the Englishman has failed to impress in recent months.
His poor form has led to speculation that Chelsea could back out of their obligation to sign the winger, but The Athletic claims that doing so would entail the Blues paying a penalty sum of £5m.
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