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Chelsea make 'key decision' over Veiga's Stamford Bridge future
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Frenato-veiga.jpg "Juventus's Renato Veiga in action on April 12, 2025")
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to listen to offers for defender Renato Veiga, who is currently on loan at Italian giants Juventus.
The Portugal international joined Chelsea in a €14m (£12m) deal from FC Basel last summer, signing a long-term deal until the summer of 2031.
However, Veiga struggled for regular playing time in the first half of the season, starting just one of his six Premier League appearances for Enzo Maresca's side.
Veiga was at least given starting opportunities in the Conference League, but he still left to complete a loan switch to Juventus in the winter transfer window.
Iraola addresses Huijsen transfer rumours amid Chelsea, Liverpool links
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fdean-huijsen.jpg "Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen in action on April 14, 2025")
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has insisted that Dean Huijsen has not been affected by the speculation surrounding his future.
The Cherries have a fight on their hands to keep Huijsen beyond the end of the season, despite only signing the defender from Juventus last summer.
Huijsen is garnering plenty of interest after impressing in his 27 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth this term.
The centre-back was rewarded with a call-up to Luis de la Fuente's Spain squad last month, before he went on to make his debut in the UEFA Nations League quarter-final tie against Netherlands.
Ange answers back to Romero bombshell as Spurs 'make key contract decision'
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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly intend to sit down and hold talks with Cristian Romero over a new contract following his admission that he would "love" to play in La Liga one day.
The World Cup winner has been unable to prevent Spurs' dramatic decline under Ange Postecoglou, which has left the Lilywhites in an embarrassing 16th place in the Premier League table.
However, Spurs' season could still be salvaged with Europa League success, as they prepare to meet Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals before a possible date with Athletic Bilbao or Manchester United with the trophy on the line.
Winning Europe's secondary competition would earn Spurs a ticket to the Champions League, but failure to triumph would see Postecoglou's men condemned to a season without continental football next term.
Man United ignore INEOS philosophy by 'expressing desire' for 30-year-old lynchpin
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Manchester United have supposedly 'expressed a desire' to beat Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain to the signature of Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka this summer.
The Red Devils' 3-4-3 shape under Ruben Amorim only allows for two out-and-out central midfielders, although two of Ruben Amorim's current engine-room enforcers could soon be on the way out.
The ageing Casemiro is only contracted to the club for another 12 months, although Amorim has suggested that the former Real Madrid man could have a part to play next season despite links with a move to Saudi Arabia.
However, Christian Eriksen's deal is up this summer, and the Denmark international is not expected to receive an extension offer ahead of a likely free transfer at the end of the season.
Chelsea step up Sanchez replacement mission as 'contact initiated' with 27-year-old
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fgregor-kobel.jpg "Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel pictured on December 12, 2024")
Chelsea have supposedly accelerated their pursuit of highly-rated Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel by making contact to sign the Switzerland international.
The Blues are said to have registered their interest in a deal for Kobel amid a tricky campaign for Robert Sanchez, who has come under fire for a string of error-strewn displays this season.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion man has made five mistakes directly leading to a goal in the current Premier League campaign, the joint-most in the division alongside Arijanet Muric and Bart Verbruggen.
Number two Filip Jorgensen has also struggled to convince when given a shot in between the posts, although Enzo Maresca has kept faith in Sanchez for the time being.
Set to stay? Amorim drops hint over key player's Man United future
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has suggested that Casemiro could remain with the club next season despite being heavily linked with a move away from the Red Devils.
Casemiro initially struggled to earn minutes under Amorim following the Portuguese's arrival at Old Trafford, and the Man United head coach claimed earlier this year that the midfielder did not have the required "characteristics" to thrive in his system.
"He has to have the characteristics and then I have to choose the player with the characteristics on how I see the game," Amorim said back in January.
"It is just like that and I have to make some choices, I want to play a game that is sometimes different from other coaches and I have to choose based on that. That's all."
Cunha heading to Man United? Amorim addresses transfer speculation regarding Wolves ace
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fmatheus-cunha_1.jpg "Matheus Cunha for Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 9, 2024")
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has refused to be drawn on suggestions that his team are actively working on a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha.
The 25-year-old has been in impressive form for Wolves during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 16 goals and registering four assists in 31 appearances in all competitions, including 14 goals and four assists in 28 Premier League matches.
Cunha is believed to be Man United's leading target for the summer transfer window, with the Red Devils expected to meet with Wolves next week in the hope of getting a deal in place before the market opens.
There is a £62.5m release clause in the Brazil international's contract, and Man United are believed to be willing to activate it with staggered payments.
"We need to manage them": Maresca speaks on Chelsea starlets, reveals change of plan
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has suggested that Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George were in line to be loaned out last summer.
Much has been made of Chelsea's approach to homegrown talent since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital purchased the club in 2022, Conor Gallagher among the academy graduates that have been sold to make pure profit with the relevant financial regulations.
The Blues began the campaign with Reece James and Levi Colwill as their solitary homegrown talent, with Trevoh Chalobah loaned out to Crystal Palace prior to his January return.
However, Acheampong and George have since been promoted to the senior setup and secured a permanent place in the dressing room on the back of their successful transition from the academy.
Slot addresses Nunez Benfica clause rumours ahead of Spurs fixture
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has dismissed suggestions that Darwin Nunez is not starting Premier League fixtures due to financial reasons.
The Merseyside giants are currently preparing for Sunday's encounter with Tottenham Hotspur knowing that avoiding defeat will ensure that they win the Premier League title.
However, Slot is no stranger to off-the-pitch speculation being discussed in press conferences having frequently had to answer questions on the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
However, ahead of this weekend's contest, Nunez was the topic of conversation with a report earlier this week suggesting that another top-flight start for the Uruguay international would result in Liverpool paying Benfica a fee of €5m (£4.3m).
Chelsea 'make decision' over Anselmino future ahead of summer window
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Chelsea have reportedly already decided how they plan to handle the future of one of their many prospects ahead of the summer transfer window.
While the Blues are currently focused on trying to finish in the top five of the Premier League table and win the Conference League, plans are already being formulated ahead of the market reopening in June.
Earlier this week, it is was claimed that Enzo Maresca is eager to secure the signature of a new centre-back, Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen among the players at the top of the club's shortlist.
Whether that comes to fruition remains to be seen, but the arrival of a fresh face for the middle of the backline will have ramifications for current squad members.
Man United loanee Rashford 'attracting interest' from London club
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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is allegedly attracting interest from a London club ahead of the summer transfer window.
Having failed to impress Ruben Amorim prior to the turn of the year, Rashford was loaned out to Aston Villa in a bid to kick-start his career.
As it stands, the temporary switch has proven to be a success, the England international contributing four goals and six assists from his 17 appearances in all competitions.
Although Villa are focused on finishing in the top five of the Premier League table and winning the FA Cup, club officials will already be contemplating whether to activate the £40m buy option that they possess for Rashford.
Brazilian contingency plan: Wolves 'identify' Flamengo man as possible addition
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly put a contingency plan in place in the event that Joao Gomes is sold during the summer transfer window.
The West Midlands outfit are currently on their best-ever run of victories in the Premier League, prevailing five times in a row to guarantee top-flight survival for 2024-25.
However, Vitor Pereira will be aware that changes to his squad are highly likely with Matheus Cunha already said to be on the brink of agreeing a transfer to Manchester United.
While the Portuguese will hope that no other big-name players will depart Molineux, Wolves will be anticipating interest from high-profile clubs over the coming months.
Man City 'considering summer swoop' for £256m-rated PSG superstar
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fousmane-dembele-desire-doue.jpg "Paris Saint-Germain duo Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue on January 29, 2025")
Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain attacker Desire Doue this summer.
The 19-year-old has been in outstanding form for PSG this season following his arrival from Rennes in August 2024, scoring 13 goals and registering 12 assists in 46 appearances for the French giants in all competitions.
Doue has three goals and three assists in the Champions League this season, with Luis Enrique's side in the semi-finals of the competition, preparing to battle Arsenal for a spot in the final against Barcelona or Inter Milan.
According to Fichajes, Man City are huge admirers of Doue, with the English club's head coach Pep Guardiola determined to bring him to the Etihad Stadium during this summer's transfer window.
"He's got to work harder" - Giggs issues Rashford verdict as forward 'delays decision' on future
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Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs is not expecting Marcus Rashford to turn out for the Red Devils again, claiming that it would be best for both parties if their relationship ended this summer.
The breakdown of Rashford's relationship with Man United head coach Ruben Amorim led to the England international leaving Old Trafford in January, making the move to Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 27-year-old has scored four goals and registered six assists in 17 appearances for Villa, and Unai Emery's side have the chance to sign him on a permanent basis for £40m during this summer's transfer window.
Rashford will allegedly not rush a decision on his future, with the Englishman still believed to be hopeful that either Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain will make a move for him at the end of the campaign.
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