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"Two strikers": What the Gunners need to do to close Premier League gap to Reds
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fray-parlour-and-mikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal may need to sign two strikers to win the Premier League title")
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour exclusively told Sports Mole that the Gunners could need up to two strikers in order to win the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta will lead his side out at the Emirates against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, but his side are 11 points behind league-leaders Liverpool.
The Reds have scored 72 goals in the top flight this season - the best return of any team - and have found the back of the net 16 more times than the Gunners have managed so far.
Speaking to Sports Mole, Parlour argued that the Londoners may need to look to sign two strikers to close the gap to Liverpool next season, saying: "[Mikel Merino] has come in, and he's a midfielder more, but he got his goal [against Real Madrid]. He seems to be knocking the goals in a little bit like Havertz did when he went up front.
City go right-back to square one as possible Walker replacement 'signs new deal'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fkyle-walker.jpg "AC Milan's Kyle Walker during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan, on February 2, 2025")
Manchester City's Kyle Walker replacement mission has reportedly suffered a setback, as rumoured target Daniel Munoz has put pen to paper on a new deal with Crystal Palace.
The Citizens were rumoured to have been keeping an eye on the Colombia international as a potential successor to Walker, whose time at the Etihad Stadium is seemingly reaching its natural conclusion.
The veteran right-back was loaned to Italian giants AC Milan in the January transfer window with a view to a permanent move in the summer, although he may now miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on an elbow injury.
There are now growing doubts about whether Milan will sign Walker permanently at the end of the season following his injury blow, and the 34-year-old could therefore still return to the Etihad this summer.
'Showdown talks' scheduled as Amorim plans to 'clear the air' with Man Utd attacker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fsanrass.jpg "Manchester United's Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford on February 26, 2023")
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim will supposedly hold 'showdown talks' with Marcus Rashford if the Englishman returns from his loan spell at Aston Villa this summer.
The 27-year-old has come good under Unai Emery since temporarily leaving his boyhood club in January, registering three goals and five assists in 13 appearances for the Lions.
Rashford was involved in the build-up to Morgan Rogers's goal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, although his side still fell to a painful 3-1 defeat at the Parc des Princes.
While Villa are facing an uphill task in Europe, they have a golden chance to reach the FA Cup final ahead of their semi with Crystal Palace on April 26, while they are still in with a shot of UCL qualification via the Premier League as they sit seventh in the table.
Ange's angel? Tottenham 'considering' permanent signing of loanee
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fange-postecoglou.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou on March 16, 2025")
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel on a permanent deal this summer.
The 19-year-old is currently on a temporary deal in North London and featured for 10 minutes during the Europa League quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night.
Frankfurt went ahead in the contest early on courtesy of a strike from Hugo Ekitike, however right-back Pedro Porro equalised for Spurs soon after.
Ange Postecoglou's men now return to top-flight action on Sunday, when a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers is on the agenda in the Premier League.
Flick failure: Liverpool handed boost as Barca move for defender 'impossible'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fhansi-flick.jpg "Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick on November 10, 2024")
Barcelona have reportedly cooled their interest in Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah.
The 29-year-old is also said to be wanted by Liverpool, who sorted out a significant piece of transfer business ahead of the summer trading point.
On Friday morning, Liverpool confirmed that Mohamed Salah has signed a new deal at Anfield, keeping him at the club past the conclusion of this term.
Breaking numerous records in the English top flight this term, the Egyptian king is now ready to continue his legacy as a great on Merseyside.
Onana replacement: Man United 'step up scouting' of £40m goalkeeper
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2Fandre-onana.jpg "Manchester United's Andre Onana pictured on March 9, 2025")
Manchester United have stepped up their scouting for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
The Red Devils are still reeling from late heartbreak on Thursday night, when the Premier League club drew 2-2 at Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Man United were leading heading into the final seconds of the contest, before an Andre Onana error led to a dramatic equaliser for the hosts.
As a result, the Red Devils have plenty of work to do in order to make into the semi-finals, looking to ultimately secure a spot in next season's Champions League.
'Injuries a challenge, not a disaster': Pep's Man City ready for Champions League fight
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fpep-guardiola_3.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024")
Pep Guardiola has insisted that his Manchester City side are ready for the challenge of trying to secure Champions League football for next season despite enduring an injury-hit campaign.
After winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, Man City find themselves sitting a whopping 21 points behind champions-elect Liverpool at the summit, with a disappointing drop-off in form and several fitness issues contributing to their decline.
After playing out a dull goalless stalemate with rivals Manchester United last weekend, City's Champions League hopes remain in the balance, but they are one of a number of clubs who have been boosted by the news that finishing fifth in the Premier League will secure a place at Europe's top table next season.
Man City head into Saturday lunchtime's clash with Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium sitting in sixth spot and one point behind both Chelsea in fourth and Newcastle United in fifth, the latter of whom have a game in hand.
Forest 'slap nine-figure price tag' on Man City-linked Gibbs-White
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Nottingham Forest will reportedly demand a nine-figure fee for Manchester City-linked midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
It was recently reported that the 25-year-old is one of multiple candidates who has been identified by Pep Guardiola's side as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who will be leaving the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz is also on Man City's radar and he, along with Gibbs-White, are expected to feature in the Citizens' transfer deliberations this summer.
The Citizens intend to prioritise transfer targets as soon as new sporting director Hugo Viana is fully embedded into his role at the Etihad, with the Portuguese to initially work alongside outgoing chief Txiki Begiristain during a transition period.
Deco's 'preferred choice' for new Barcelona goalkeeper revealed
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Barcelona director of football Deco has reportedly established who he would like to join the club's goalkeeping department in the future.
The current focus of the Catalan giants is on the pitch with Hansi Flick still able to deliver the quadruple in his first season in charge.
That is despite Barcelona being without first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen since September due to a serious knee injury.
Wojciech Szczesny, signed on a free transfer shortly afterwards, came out of retirement to become Barcelona's number one in recent months, playing a key role in their recent success.
Premier League club make Cunha 'top target', ready to rival Man United, Arsenal
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fmatheus-cunha.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha in December 2024.")
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has allegedly been identified as the 'top target' of a Premier League club ahead of the summer transfer window.
Since his arrival in January 2023, Cunha has developed into one of the best players in the club's history and helped Wolves attract a higher level of player.
A total of 31 goals and 13 assists have come from 85 appearances in all competitions, the Brazil international also aiding the club's efforts to sign the likes of compatriots Joao Gomes and Andre.
However, despite penning a new contract in February, it has been widely reported that Cunha can leave Molineux if a £62.5m release clause is activated later this year.
Gravenberch agent backtracks on Real Madrid comments
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fryan-gravenberch.jpg "Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch pictured on October 2, 2024")
The agent of Ryan Gravenberch has backtracked on suggestions the Liverpool midfielder may want to sign for Real Madrid.
Earlier this week, representative Jose Rodriguez claimed that the Spanish giants held a long-standing interest in the midfielder from the age of 16.
That was when Gravenberch was at Ajax, and it has since taken a move to Liverpool from Bayern Munich to kick-start his career after a frustrating stint at the Allianz Arena.
Gravenberch has become a vital cog in Arne Slot's midfield this campaign, starting 40 matches in the Premier League and Champions League.
"I knew" - Slot reacts to Salah renewal and delivers Van Dijk latest
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Farne-slot.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024")
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has offered his immediate reaction to the news that Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with the Reds until the end of the 2026-27 season.
The Premier League leaders confirmed on Friday morning that the 32-year-old had put pen to paper on fresh terms, ending a long-running saga that had partially overshadowed Slot's first season at the club.
Slot had to bat away questions about Salah's future almost every week in his press conferences, as the ex-Chelsea and Roma man could have originally walked out of the door for nothing at the end of the season.
However, speaking to journalists in Friday's press conference shortly after Salah's deal was confirmed, the Dutchman revealed that he knew negotiations were heading in the right direction for a while, saying: "For the fans, it's a relief.
Will Shearer be surpassed? The maths behind Salah's pursuit of all-time records
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fmohamed-salah_2.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on March 8, 2025")
Mohamed Salah has signed a new Liverpool contract.
Eight words that the Kop have been dying to hear for months on end, but any lingering fears of the Egyptian king swapping Merseyside for the Middle East have now been laid to rest following Friday's announcement.
Indeed, the Premier League leaders confirmed at 8am that Salah had put pen to paper on a new deal, and the 32-year-old suggested that his renewal will run for another two seasons until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
Salah will be approaching his 35th birthday by the time his current contract runs out, and leaving after 10 years of service may be the natural end to a golden era, but the former Chelsea and Roma man is far from finished at Anfield.
No deal: Barca 'make transfer stance clear' amid Man United 'interest' in midfield star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2Fgavi-fermin-lopez.jpg "Barcelona's Gavi and Fermin Lopez on October 20, 2024")
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has reportedly made it clear that he does not want Fermin Lopez to be sold this summer.
The 21-year-old has featured on 34 occasions for Barcelona during the 2024-25 campaign, and he has impressive numbers for the Catalan team, scoring five goals and registering eight assists in the process.
There has recently been speculation surrounding Fermin's future, and it is believed that Manchester United are huge admirers of the Spaniard, who has the potential to operate as one of the number 10s in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are said to have approached Barcelona during the January market to register their interest in the midfielder, with a verbal offer of €70m (£61m) believed to have been made.
Mo-numental! Salah signs new Liverpool contract as deal length revealed
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Fmohamed-salah.jpeg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on December 22, 2024")
Liverpool have confirmed that Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract at the club, and the Egyptian attacker has also revealed the length of his new terms.
Salah was due to become a free agent at the end of the 2024-25 season and remained a prime target for the Saudi Pro League following Al-Ittihad's failed £150m offer in the summer of 2023.
The former Chelsea and Roma man repeatedly added fuel to the fire surrounding his situation, stating several times that he was playing this season as if it was his last at Liverpool and also claiming that he was "more out than in" of the club in late 2024.
However, both Liverpool and Salah were keen to continue their partnership for a little while longer, and a few days after a breakthrough was said to have been reached, the Reds have confirmed the attacker's extension.
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