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"Gentleman's agreement": Reds could take advantage and sign Palace star Wharton
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Liverpool could look to take advantage of a rumoured agreement between Crystal Palace and midfielder Adam Wharton that he can leave for a modest fee, Reds transfer expert David Lynch has claimed.
The Merseysiders' will finally lift the Premier League title on Sunday at Anfield when they play Crystal Palace in their final match of the 2024-25 season.
Palace won the FA Cup last Saturday when they beat Manchester City at Wembley, with the midfielder playing a starring role for the Eagles.
Speaking to Sports Mole, Lynch talked of an agreement between Palace and Wharton that would ensure he is able to leave for a reasonable price, saying: "I know he was liked by Liverpool when he was at Blackburn. They were in the mix and considered it before he moved to Crystal Palace. Everything they will have seen of him since in the Crystal Palace shirt will not have put them off.
Arteta's attack: Gunners to battle City for Guardiola's 'De Bruyne replacement'
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Arsenal are said to be prepared to fight for Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest, despite strong interest from Manchester City, who want to replace Kevin De Bruyne.
The Londoners will take on Southampton in their final Premier League game of 2024-25, with the Gunners all but assured of a third consecutive second-placed finish.
Manager Mikel Arteta has faced more scrutiny this campaign for his failure to deliver a trophy, though he has been let down by the performances of his attacking players.
Their tally of 67 goals in the top flight this term is 18 fewer than champions Liverpool, and they have also scored fewer goals than Manchester City (70) and Newcastle United (68).
De Bruyne decision: City legend to 'finalise' transfer to next club imminently
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fkevin-de-bruyne.jpg "Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025")
Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne has reportedly decided to join Serie A side Napoli when his contract expires.
City are set to face Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday in their final game of the season, and it will also be De Bruyne's final match for the club.
The Belgian has enjoyed a trophy laden spell in Manchester - winning six league titles and one Champions League - but he will depart upon the expiry of his contract in the summer.
De Bruyne had expressed his desire to remain playing at a competitive level, suggesting that he would even be open to joining another English side.
'Preparing an offer': United's resolve to be tested as club circles star player
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Manchester United are braced for Al-Hilal to bid £80m for Bruno Fernandes amid suggestions that they will need to sell stars to raise funds.
The Red Devils' 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday could have serious consequences for the club given they have now missed out on the revenue that would come with being in the Champions League.
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has repeatedly stressed to fans that United are in poor financial health, with reports suggesting he could soon make up to 200 staff redundant.
Sales from the first team will almost certainly have to be considered if boss Ruben Amorim is to be given funds to improve the squad in the summer.
Grealish may have played last game for Man City as Fulham team news update emerges
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Jack Grealish has reportedly been left out of Manchester City's matchday squad for their final Premier League fixture of the season against Fulham on Sunday afternoon.
The Citizens' trip to Craven Cottage is important in their pursuit of Champions League football as they need to claim at least one point to secure a top-five finish.
Man City secured a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday night to climb up to third in the Premier League table, a game in which Grealish made a brief appearance as a substitute in second-half stoppage time.
Pep Guardiola has recently been working with a first-team squad almost at full complement and has reluctantly been forced to leave out some senior stars in the last few matches - Savinho, James McAtee and Rico Lewis were three unfortunate ones to miss out in midweek.
Rodrygo or Rodry-no-go? 'Worries' emerge over attacker's Arsenal move
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Arsenal are reportedly concerned that Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo might have reservations about joining the club during the summer transfer window.
Over the past few days, it has been claimed that the Gunners are seriously considering a blockbuster move for the Brazil international, who might be surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu this summer.
Arsenal may have to make Rodrygo either their most expensive or second most expensive signing of all time, but they have been told to pay over the odds for a player of his calibre if he becomes available.
The Gunners can offer the 24-year-old Champions League football and potentially regular starts on the left-hand side, where he would compete with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard should the pair both stay.
Spurs could aid Man City mission as new £25m defensive target 'emerges'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fvanderson.jpg "Brazil and Monaco's Vanderson pictured on October 13, 2024")
Tottenham Hotspur have apparently emerged as contenders to sign Monaco right-back Vanderson in a move that could potentially help out Manchester City.
The Lilywhites have become an attractive transfer destination for prospective arrivals thanks to their momentous 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final, which punched their ticket to next season's Champions League.
Even though Spurs could finish as low as 17th in the Premier League table, conquering Europe's second-tier tournament also brings huge financial benefits, allowing the club to strengthen significantly this summer.
Whether Ange Postecoglou will still be around to oversee operations in the transfer market is the topic of much uncertainty, but the Tottenham hierarchy are already shortlisting prime transfer targets.
"I believe in him 100%" - Flick rules out summer exit for Barca ace
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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has firmly denied suggestions that Ronald Araujo could be sold during this summer's transfer window, with the centre-back struggling to show his best form during the 2024-25 campaign.
Araujo has only made 24 appearances for Barcelona this season, with just 11 of those coming in Spain's top flight.
The Uruguay international missed the opening months of the campaign due to a serious hamstring injury, but he struggled to secure a regular starting role upon his return to fitness due to the form of Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez.
Araujo signed a new contract with Barcelona in January 2025, but there has recently been speculation surrounding his future, with the Catalan giants thought to be willing to sell him for the right price this summer.
Garnacho decision made: Amorim 'communicates major call' to Man United forward
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has allegedly told Alejandro Garnacho to find a new club, with the Argentina international not featuring in the plans of the Portuguese for the 2025-26 campaign.
Garnacho, 20, has scored 11 goals and registered 10 assists in 58 appearances for the Red Devils this season, but he was named on the bench for the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.
The forward was introduced in the 71st minute, with Man United immediately carrying a greater attacking threat, but the 20-time English champions were unable to find a leveller, ultimately losing 1-0 to the North London club.
After the match, Garnacho's brother and agent Roberto Garnacho took to social media to question Amorim's decision.
"Fantastic players" - Flick confirms Barca's interest in Premier League duo
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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has branded Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford "fantastic players", with the German confirming that he is in favour of one of the duo arriving this summer.
Last week, Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed that his club were considering a move for Diaz or Rashford during this summer's transfer window.
"Talking about players who have contracts with other clubs is complicated out of respect. We like Luis [Diaz], we like [Marcus] Rashford, and we like other players. When we go to the market, there are names that we know and that could improve the team," Deco told RAC1.
Flick was asked about the duo during his press conference on Saturday, and the Barcelona head coach confirmed that Diaz and Rashford were both regarded as targets, as the Catalan giants look to bring in a new winger.
Bayern chief confirms Wirtz transfer stance amid Liverpool links
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fflorian-wirtz.jpg "Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates on November 16, 2024")
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has admitted that Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is on course to join Liverpool this summer.
Wirtz has been gaining plenty of transfer interest after establishing a reputation as one of Europe's best playmakers during his time at Leverkusen.
The Germany international played a key role in the club's double-winning campaign in 2023-24, racking up 18 goals and 20 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.
While Leverkusen failed to win silverware in 2024-25, Wirtz still showcased his attacking talent with 16 goals and 15 assists in 45 competitive matches.
"We know what we want to do" - Amorim reveals Man United's summer transfer plans
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said that the club 'know what they want to do' during this summer's transfer window following a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.
The Red Devils are down in 16th spot in the Premier League table, only picking up 39 points from 37 matches, while they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.
Man United are planning to be active during the summer transfer market, with Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha and Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap leading targets for the club.
There will also be a host of outgoings, with Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund potentially all leaving Old Trafford.
Amorim addresses Fernandes, Garnacho comments after European heartbreak
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has addressed the comments that Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes made following Wednesday's loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
The Red Devils suffered European heartache in Spain, going down 1-0 to Tottenham, with the 20-time English champions therefore missing out on Champions League football for the 2025-26 campaign.
Garnacho showed his frustration after the match that he had only been introduced as a late substitute, while his agent and brother also posted a strong message on social media following the clash in Spain.
"Working as no one else, helping every round, coming from two goals in the last two finals, just to be on the pitch for 19 mins and get thrown under the bus. Wowe hahahahahaha," Roberto Garnacho wrote on Instagram.
"Football's gone crazy" - Arsenal sent Dibling transfer message before Saints clash
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Arsenal should not be in the market for Southampton's Tyler Dibling this summer ahead of Sunday's final-day Premier League encounter at St Mary's, expert Charles Watts believes.
Southampton's demotion from the Premier League is likely to trigger a few high-profile exits from St Mary's this summer, and 19-year-old Dibling - the jewel in the Saints' crown - could be at the centre of a multi-club transfer tussle.
The teenager's emergence has been a rare positive in a season full of negatives for Southampton, as he has contributed four goals and three assists from 38 games, but the Saints have apparently slapped an astonishing £100m price tag on his head.
There has been no real talk of Arsenal showing interest in Dibling, even though the Gunners will be pursuing a new winger this summer, and Watts has baulked at Southampton's apparent £100m demands for the teenager.
Fabulous free kicks and first-time screamers: Trent's five best goals for Liverpool
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold_1.jpg "Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during his side's Premier League match against Leicester City, on April 20, 2025")
Whether he makes it into the field or not is another question entirely, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be part of a Liverpool matchday squad for the final time when the Reds host Crystal Palace in Sunday's Premier League gameweek 38 encounter.
The Real Madrid-bound right-back has already burned bridges with many members of the Anfield faithful due to his decision to run down his contract and jump ship for the Bernabeu, an unforgivable betrayal in the eyes of some.
Those fans made their feelings abundantly clear against Arsenal, booing Alexander-Arnold's introduction in that 2-2 draw, which former manager Jurgen Klopp recently expressed his disappointment at.
Arne Slot elected not to send him onto the field for Monday's defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, and it remains to be seen if he will make a 354th and final appearance for the club on Sunday, but his first 353 games have delivered several stunning strikes.
Villa, Leeds among clubs 'eyeing move' for Southampton starlet in summer
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Aston Villa are reportedly among the clubs who are monitoring any developments with the future of Southampton playmaker Matheus Fernandes.
The West Midlands are currently preparing for their final Premier League game of the season knowing that victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford may lead to Champions League qualification.
However, with some sort of European football secured for 2025-26, Unai Emery and the club's recruitment team can afford to start assessing options in the market.
With several young talent likely to leave the three relegated teams, interest is expected to increase in players of that profile over the coming weeks.
'Rightly rewarded': EFL Cup hero signs Newcastle contract extension
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Newcastle United have announced that defender Dan Burn has extended his contract at the club.
The 33-year-old was due to see his previous deal expire at the end of this season, but he has now put pen to paper on a new contract that runs until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
Burn has elevated his game to new heights since joining the Magpies from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2022 and has established himself as an important first-team player under manager Eddie Howe.
The 6ft 7in Blyth-born defender has made a total of 148 appearances for Newcastle, including 45 appearances across all competitions this season, missing just one of the club's 37 Premier League matches.
Man United handed Delap obstacle as ex-Red Devils boss confirms talks
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Everton manager David Moyes has revealed that the club have held talks with Manchester United target Liam Delap, who is expected to leave Ipswich Town this summer.
Delap has been one of Ipswich's standout performers this season, scoring 12 goals in 36 Premier League appearances since joining the club from Manchester City last summer.
However, the striker's goals could not prevent Kieran McKenna's side from suffering an immediate return to the second tier.
The club's relegation has activated a £30m release clause in Delap's contract, altering a number of his potential suitors ahead of the summer transfer window.
Al-Hilal 'set deadline' for Fernandes to make Man United exit decision
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has reportedly been given a deadline to make a final decision over a potential move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.
The Red Devils are still reeling from Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, ending their hopes of playing European football next season.
Fernandes appeared to open the door to a summer exit following the loss in Bilbao, explaining that he could depart if the club "want to do some cashing in" this summer.
The midfielder's comments were delivered amid speculation over a big-money transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, who are keen to recruit a high-profile player ahead of the Club World Cup in the USA.
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