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"I don't know": Amorim admits uncertainty regarding future of United star
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Ruben Amorim has admitted that he does not know where the future of Alejandro Garnacho lies amid speculation that he will leave Manchester United.
The Red Devils emerged as 2-0 victors against Aston Villa in controversial circumstances on Sunday, though fans will be relieved that the team managed to win their final Premier League match of the season.
United finished 15th in the league with just 42 points, their lowest ever points tally and placement in the competition's history.
While the club will need to make additions in the summer in order to improve their fortunes next term, they are reportedly strained financially and may be forced to sell players first.
Gunners' Rodrygo alternative: Premier League winger added to summer 'list'
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Arsenal have reportedly added Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma to their transfer list, with Mikel Arteta keen to find a starting attacker in the summer.
The Gunners narrowly beat Southampton 2-1 in their final Premier League game of the season on Sunday, finishing second for a third consecutive campaign.
However, the Londoners only claimed all three points thanks to a winner from Martin Odegaard in the closing stages of the match, and the nature of the team's win has reignited calls for offensive reinforcements.
Arsenal's tally of 69 goals was 16 fewer than champions Liverpool, and it would not be surprising if Arteta strengthened in attack considering his side have been routinely linked with forward players.
Man United confirm squad for post-season tour as Garnacho, Onana decisions are made
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has named a 32-man squad for the post-season trip to Asia.
The Red Devils concluded their 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-0 success over Aston Villa on Sunday, with the team putting in one of their best performances since Amorim's arrival as head coach.
Man United are now preparing to face ASEAN All-Stars and Hong Kong, China in two post-season friendlies next week, and the squad for the fixtures has been confirmed.
Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof have not been included, with the duo leaving Man United on free transfers this summer.
Kerkez drops Bournemouth exit hint amid Liverpool links
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Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez has opened the door to a summer exit amid links with Premier League champions Liverpool.
Arne Slot's side may have lifted the Premier League trophy on Sunday, but plans are well underway for the 2025-26 season.
Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong is said to be on the verge of joining the Reds after recently passing his medical with the club.
Liverpool are believed to be in pole position to sign Frimpong's Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz, who is favouring a move to Anfield over a transfer to Bayern Munich.
'The doors are open': Arteta delivers Tierney tribute and talks Arsenal transfers
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta paid a special tribute to Kieran Tierney following the Scotsman's final goal for the Gunners on his final appearance against Southampton.
Arteta's side made absolutely sure of a second-placed finish in the Premier League table by sinking the Saints 2-1 at St Mary's, where Tierney started a top-flight game for just the second time this season.
The 27-year-old found himself in an unfamiliar centre-back role due to the absence of Riccardo Calafiori, partnering Ben White in an experimental starting XI from his manager.
However, Tierney swapped a centre-back role for a centre-forward's spot towards the end of the first half, getting on the end of White's cross and firing home a delightful first-time finish.
The clear-out begins: Man United confirm the exits of three first-team players
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Manchester United have confirmed that Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans and Christian Eriksen are leaving the club on free transfers.
All three were involved in Sunday's Premier League clash against Aston Villa, with Lindelof playing the full 90 minutes of what proved to be a 2-0 victory, while both Evans and Eriksen featured off the bench at Old Trafford.
Eriksen made it a memorable finish to his Man United career, as he scored from the penalty spot late on, and the Denmark international revealed shortly after the match that he would be leaving on a free transfer at the end of June.
"It's the best way possible with the season in mind. It was good to finish off with a bit of a smile on people's face and give something back to the fans," the experienced midfielder told BBC Sport.
"Not in the squad today" - Amorim speaks out on Garnacho future after snub against Villa
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed that Alejandro Garnacho will be travelling with the Red Devils squad for their post-season tour of Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.
The 20-time English champions will conclude their 2024-25 Premier League season at home to Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, before facing ASEAN All Stars on May 28 and Hong Kong, China on May 30.
Garnacho has allegedly been told that he can leave the 20-time English champions this summer, and he is not in the squad for the game with Villa, further adding to the speculation surrounding his future.
However, Amorim has said that the Argentina international will be involved in the team's post-season fixtures.
Sporting director to 'surveyor' as Berta identifies two new targets for Arsenal
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Arsenal have reportedly identified two new attacking targets for the summer transfer window, including AC Milan's Rafael Leao and a Premier League option.
Adding another wide man to their ranks is thought to be a priority of Arsenal's for the upcoming market, as well as a new striker, goalkeeper and defensive midfielder.
In recent days, speculation has heated up surrounding a possible blockbuster move for Real Madrid's Rodrygo, although it has now been alleged that there are internal 'worries' about a move for the Brazilian.
Instead, the Gunners could trigger the £48m release clause in the contract of Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, although they will not be the only club trying to secure the Spain international's services.
Garnacho future becomes clear as Amorim confirms Man United team for Villa battle
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed his starting XI and substitutes for Sunday's Premier League contest with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, and there is no Alejandro Garnacho in the squad.
Garnacho has allegedly been told that he is free to leave Old Trafford this summer following a fall-out after the Europa League final.
The 20-year-old was named on the bench for the clash with Tottenham Hotspur, which Man United lost 1-0, and he was not introduced until the 71st minute of the contest in Spain.
On Saturday, Amorim allegedly told Garnacho to find a new club this summer, with the player's agent and brother Roberto Garnacho hitting out at the Red Devils head coach following the European contest.
Garnacho favourite 'emerges' as Man United 'tell £60m star to leave'
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Napoli are reportedly emerging as the favourites for Alejandro Garnacho, with Manchester United willing to let the Argentina international leave Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.
Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim has allegedly told Garnacho to find a new club this summer, with the 20-year-old not featuring in the plans of the Portuguese moving forward.
Garnacho has been a regular this season, making 58 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and registering 10 assists in the process, but there has been a fall-out following the Europa League final.
The attacker was named on the bench for the clash with Tottenham Hotspur last week, and his brother and agent Roberto Garnacho hit out at Amorim's decision after the clash in Spain.
Real Madrid confirm Alonso arrival: How many signings will Los Blancos make this summer?
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Real Madrid have confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, with the Spaniard replacing Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.
Ancelotti managed Real Madrid for the final time on Saturday afternoon, guiding Los Blancos to a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in their final fixture of the 2024-25 campaign, with Kylian Mbappe coming up with a brace.
On Friday, Ancelotti said that Alonso would be replacing him at Bernabeu, and official confirmation has now arrived from Real Madrid, with the Spaniard set to pen a contract with the capital team until the summer of 2028.
"Real Madrid C. F. confirms that Xabi Alonso will be the Real Madrid coach for the next three seasons, from 1 June 2025, until 30 June 2028," read a statement from the Spanish giants. "Tomorrow, 26 May, at 12:30 pm CEST, Xabi Alonso will be unveiled as the new Real Madrid coach at an event held at Real Madrid City.
Grealish categorically rules out Aston Villa return amid Man City uncertainty
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Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish has categorically ruled out a return to boyhood club Aston Villa, Sports Mole understands.
The 29-year-old is facing an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium, with both himself and the Citizens open to a parting of ways in the summer transfer window.
Man City would prefer to send Grealish out on loan, but they are reluctant to let him join a fellow Premier League club who could rival them for a Champions League spot.
However, Grealish's £300,000-a-week wages would be an issue towards any potential move away, as English teams who are not challenging for a top-five finish would struggle to stump up enough of that cash.
Best of Bosman: The greatest free transfers in football history
/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")
Two Premier League phenoms will soon leave the glitz and glamour of English football behind, one to a rousing reception from his current fanbase and other to more unsavoury reactions.
Liverpool local lad Trent Alexander-Arnold confirmed the worst-kept secret a few weeks ago, announcing that he would be departing his boyhood club at the end of his contract ahead of an expected free transfer to Real Madrid.
While Liverpool fought tooth and nail to keep Alexander-Arnold, the Manchester City hierarchy decided that Kevin De Bruyne had outlived his usefulness at the Etihad, opting not to offer the Belgian playmaker a new contract.
As a result, De Bruyne will soon close his 10-year-long Citizens chapter, and the ex-Chelsea starlet is now believed to be on the verge of signing for newly-crowned Serie A champions Napoli, having been able to resist the pull of MLS and Saudi Arabia for now.
'Fresh twist' in Eze saga as European heavyweight 'join the race' for 40-goal star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Feberechi-eze_1.jpg "Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Tottenham Hotspur, on May 11, 2025")
Bayern Munich are reportedly considering making a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze during this summer's transfer window.
The 26-year-old has been in excellent form for Palace during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 14 goals and registering 11 assists in 42 appearances in all competitions, including eight goals and eight assists in 33 Premier League outings.
Eze is set to leave Selhurst Park during the summer market, with a number of clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, believed to be keen on his services.
According to The Mirror, there is also significant interest from Bayern, with the German champions viewing the England international as a potential alternative to Florian Wirtz.
Man United's dressing room 'make feelings clear' on potential Fernandes departure
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Manchester United players have reportedly begged Bruno Fernandes not to leave during this summer's transfer window.
The 30-year-old has had an excellent 2024-25 campaign for the Red Devils, scoring 19 goals and registering 19 assists in 56 appearances in all competitions, but he could not help his side triumph in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.
Fernandes admitted after his team's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur that he could leave this summer, with Al-Hilal seemingly in the driving seat when it comes to a potential deal for the Portugal international.
"I have always been honest. I've always said I will be here until the club says to me that it's time to go," Fernandes told reporters.
'Decision made' with Man United centre-back 'set to leave Old Trafford'
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Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof is reportedly set to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer at the end of June.
The Sweden international made the move to the Red Devils from Benfica in June 2017, and he has represented the 20-time English champions on 283 occasions in all competitions, scoring four goals and registering seven assists in the process.
Lindelof has featured on 24 occasions for Man United this season, including 15 outings in the Premier League, with the 30-year-old proving to be an important player in the second half of the campaign due to the team's injury issues.
However, the defender only has a contract at Old Trafford until June 30, and according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, both parties have agreed to go their separate ways.
"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.
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