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"You better pray": Amorim 'slams' Garnacho in heated outburst 'in front of Man United squad'
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Details of the strong words used by Ruben Amorim towards Alejandro Garnacho following their falling out last week have reportedly been leaked.
Garnacho publicly voiced his displeasure at only being given 20 minutes in the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Wednesday, stirring up rumours that he will leave the club in the summer.
Post-match, the winger told the press: "Up until the final, I played every round helping the team, and today I play 20 minutes, I don't know."
"The [Europa League] final will influence [my decision], but the whole season, the situation of the club [will too], I'm going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens afterwards."
Breakdown of Cunha's Man United move: What do the Red Devils owe Wolves?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fmatheus-cunha.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha on April 26, 2025")
The finer details regarding the finances of Matheus Cunha's impending move to Manchester United have reportedly been agreed between the Red Devils and his parent club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Speculation has been rife for many months that Cunha will be moving to Old Trafford this summer, and the Brazilian is set to become Ruben Amorim's first high-profile signing at the club.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed another excellent season at Molineux, hitting 17 goals in all competitions for Wolves, following on from the 14 he managed during 2023-24.
Missing out on European football does mean Man United may have to be slightly cautious with their pursestrings this summer, though, and they have been unable to lowball Wolves into accepting a more favourable arrangement for themselves.
Man City 'reach agreement in principle' with £25.2m Arsenal, Barcelona target
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Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia over a summer transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens have been tipped to recruit a new goalkeeper ahead of next season as the long-term future of first-choice shot-stopper Ederson is believed to be uncertain.
Ederson will soon be entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and the 31-year-old been heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Meanwhile, backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega does not appear to be viewed as a long-term option between the sticks and is understood to have caught the attention of clubs in his native Germany, including Bayer Leverkusen.
Bournemouth fail with 'first offer' for Ligue 1 midfielder
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Bournemouth have reportedly had a bid rejected for Auxerre midfielder Kevin Danois.
The Cherries recently wrapped up a successful campaign with a 2-0 victory over relegated Leicester City at the Vitality Stadium.
Semenyo's brace moved Bournemouth into ninth place, equaling the club's best-ever Premier League finish, while they also achieved their highest-ever top-flight points tally, reaching 56 from 38 games to surpass last season's total of 49.
Bournemouth will be proud of their efforts in the 2024-25 campaign, but they will be hungry to improve their squad this summer so that they can push on next season.
Leeds among clubs 'circling' for Sheffield United star after playoff defeat
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Leeds United are reportedly one of the clubs who are looking to take advantage of Sheffield United's failed promotion bid.
On Saturday afternoon, the Blades were leading Sunderland in the Championship playoff final before succumbing to a 2-1 defeat at Wembley Stadium.
Despite retaining many of their key players after relegation from the Premier League in 2023-24, it is expected to be a different story this time around.
As a result, offers are expected to be presented to the Yorkshire outfit in due course and they face a battle to restrict the upheaval to their squad.
Iconic jersey up for grabs: Shirt numbers available to Cunha, Delap at Man United
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Manchester United are keen to swiftly move on from a disastrous 2024-25 campaign and they appear to be prioritising to addition of two exciting attackers heading into the summer transfer window.
Ruben Amorim's first signing of the summer could be Matheus Cunha as the Red Devils have allegedly reached a full verbal agreement to sign the 26-year-old forward from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Man United have decided to activate Cunha's £62.5m release clause and the full fee is set to be paid in three instalments during a two-year period, while the player himself is said to have agreed a five-year contract at Old Trafford until 2030, with an option until the summer of 2031.
Another highly-rated Premier League forward who could be heading to the red side of Manchester is 22-year-old Liam Delap, as Amorim's side have reportedly agreed the framework of a deal with Ipswich Town to sign the former Man City man for £30m.
Bayern react to Wirtz disappointment by 'making contact' for Liverpool star
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Bayern Munich have reportedly identified a Liverpool attacker as a potential summer transfer target.
The Bundesliga champions have recently been in the hunt for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, rivalling at least two Premier League sides in the race for his signature.
However, it has since become apparent that Liverpool are the clear favourites to eventually get a deal for the Germany international over the line.
Wirtz is expected to complement several of the attackers already available to Arne Slot at Anfield, yet it is highly likely that at least one of the current contingent in the final third will leave Merseyside.
How Man United could line up with Cunha, Delap
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Manchester United are glad to see the back of a disastrous 2024-25 campaign and an important summer transfer window awaits head coach Ruben Amorim, as he endeavours to bring back the glory days to Old Trafford.
It has been reported that the Red Devils' spending power might be heavily restricted as they will only have a budget of around £100m without player sales.
Despite that, Man United are understood to have reached a full verbal agreement to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matheus Cunha and have decided to activate the 26-year-old's £62.5m release clause.
The Red Devils will pay the full fee in three instalments over a two-year period, while Cunha is said to have given the green light to sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford until 2030, with an option until the summer of 2031.
"We can control the squad better": Amorim makes Man United transfer plan claim
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has suggested that he is taking the positives from the club missing out on Champions League football.
Having produced their worst-ever Premier League campaign, it has long been known that United would need to win silverware to keep European football on their calendar for 2025-26.
Defeat in last week's Europa League final meant that the Red Devils would not be competing on the continent next season, something that will also drastically reduce the transfer funds available to the Portuguese.
Reports maintain that Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha is on the brink of completing a move from Molineux to Old Trafford.
"We must continue" - Atletico Madrid-linked Romero drops huge Spurs hint
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has dropped a major hint regarding his future in North London.
The 27-year-old has been marred by injuries this season, managing just 18 Premier League appearances for Spurs as they finished in a lowly 17th position.
Nevertheless, the 2024-25 term will be remembered for all the right reasons in the future, with Ange Postecoglou's side lifting the Europa League.
A solitary strike from Brennan Johnson in the continental final versus Manchester United ended the Lilywhites' 17-year wait for a major trophy.
Alonso has 'clear desire' to make PSG star the latest Real Madrid galactico
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Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves this summer.
Los Blancos are now preparing for next month's Club World Cup in the United States of America following the conclusion of their La Liga term.
The Spanish giants rounded off a disappointing 2024-25 campaign with a 2-0 success over Real Sociedad on the weekend, waving goodbye to head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
With the veteran boss now preparing to take the reins of Brazil's national side, Xabi Alonso has moved from Bayer Leverkusen to fulfil the vacant role at the Bernabeu.
Asensio drops Aston Villa transfer hint with emotional statement
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fmarco-asensio_1.jpg "Marco Asensio of Aston Villa celebrates scoring against Club Brugge, on March 12, 2025")
Marco Asensio has seemingly not ruled out a return to Aston Villa ahead of his return to parent club Paris Saint-Germain.
During the latter stages of the winter transfer window, Villa pulled off the coup of agreeing a loan deal for the Spain international.
Having dropped down the pecking order at Parc des Princes, Asensio was provided with 12 starts and nine substitute outings during his time in the West Midlands.
With a total of eight goals and one assist during that period, Unai Emery is likely to be in favour of keeping his compatriot at the club for next season and beyond.
Arteta keeping his promise as Arsenal 'table £62m formal offer' for striker
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Arsenal have reportedly launched a £62m bid for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners concluded their campaign in 2024-25 with a last-minute success at the base of Championship-bound Southampton on Sunday afternoon.
Arsenal required a late strike from Martin Odegaard to snatch three points from a Saints side who are one of the worst in the division's history.
Mikel Arteta's men are targeting a big summer transfer window, with a number of Premier League stars and Real Madrid's Rodrygo linked to the club.
England vs. Scotland: Leicester, Celtic to battle for PL-winning defender?
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Celtic have reportedly joined Leicester City in the race for Crystal Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp.
The 32-year-old is currently on loan at the Scottish giants, who lost the Scottish Cup final to Aberdeen on penalties at Hampden Park on Saturday afternoon.
Schlupp spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign at Celtic Park after struggling for opportunities at the base of Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner.
The left-back missed out on being part of the Eagles' first-ever major triumph, beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final earlier this month.
Tierney was Arsenal's "beacon of light", but a new deal was "never going to happen"
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Departing Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney would have been able to offer something to Mikel Arteta next season, but it would have been too difficult trying to convince the Scotsman to stay, Charles Watts believes.
The 27-year-old marked his final Gunners appearance with the opening goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Southampton, his last contribution before he returns to Celtic on a free transfer this summer.
Celtic confirmed in their January financial accounts that an agreement had been reached to re-sign their former academy graduate, who is one of the last few survivors of the Unai Emery era at Arsenal.
Tierney unexpectedly forced his way back into Arteta's ranks this season after a loan at Real Sociedad and serious hamstring injury at Euro 2024, but when asked by Sports Mole whether there was the argument to keep him, Watts insisted that his Emirates chapter was closed.
'Bargain' signing becomes 'live possibility' for Man City after Wirtz transfer blow
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Frayan-cherki.jpg "Lyon's Rayan Cherki celebrates on April 5, 2025")
Manchester City are exploring a move for Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki this summer, according to a report.
The Citizens are believed to be prioritising the addition of at least four new players ahead of next season as part of a major squad rebuild under new sporting director Hugo Viana.
Midfield reinforcements are expected with Kevin De Bruyne leaving upon the expiration of his contract in the summer, while the long-term futures of Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan are thought to be uncertain.
Sports Mole understands that Grealish and Man City are open to parting ways this summer, while Bernardo has regularly expressed a desire to return to boyhood Benfica before he retires.
Amorim's attacker: Man United 'agree framework' of £30m striker deal
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fruben-amorim_1.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on May 9, 2025")
Manchester United have reportedly agreed the framework of a deal for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
The Tractor Boys head coach Kieran McKenna recently revealed that the striker had opened discussions with the Red Devils over a switch to Old Trafford this summer.
With an off-season switch imminent, Delap has played a bit-part role for Ipswich during the final moments of the Premier League term as they prepare for life in the Championship.
The 22-year-old has featured for just 20 minutes in each of his side's last two contests, both ending in defeats at the hands Leicester City and West Ham United.
Latest transfer news, rumours: Bellingham 'visits' German club, Monaco 'want' De Gea
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fjobe-bellingham.jpg "Jobe Bellingham of Sunderland applauds fans after his side's match against Bristol City, on December 10, 2024")
Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham has reportedly made the trip to a German club ahead of a potential move to the Bundesliga.
On Saturday afternoon, the England Under-21 international played his part in helping the Black Cats achieve promotion to the Premier League courtesy of victory over Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final.
However, 19-year-old - younger sibling of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham - has been heavily linked with a transfer to a bigger club, regardless of his current team returning to the top flight.
Several German clubs have been credited with an interest and Sky Sport Deutschland journalist Florian Plettenberg has claimed that Bellingham has been given permission to visit Eintracht Frankfurt.
'Suited to Spain' - La Liga giant 'emerges as shock suitor' for free agent Vardy
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fjamie-vardy_1.jpg "Leicester City's Jamie Vardy in action on April 26, 2025")
Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy is reportedly wanted by La Liga side Valencia this summer.
The 38-year-old played his 500th and final match for the Foxes earlier this month, scoring his 200th goal for the club during the 2-0 success over Ipswich Town.
Vardy is arguably Leicester's greatest-ever player, helping the East Midlands outfit to Premier League and FA Cup glory over a 13-year spell at Filbert Way.
The veteran performed admirably during his last season at the club, scoring nine goals and providing four assists across 35 league appearances.
Hudson-Odoi to Napoli, Wilson to Leeds: Latest transfer news and rumours
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fcallum-hudson-odoi.jpg "Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on March 8, 2025")
Serie A champions Napoli have reportedly identified Nottingham Forest winger Callun Hudson-Odoi as a potential summer target.
The Partenopei have been heavily linked with a move for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, but TEAMtalk claims that they have also 'gathered early information' about a possible deal for Hudson-Odoi.
The 24-year-old chipped in with five goals and three assists in 31 Premier League appearances in 2024-25 and impressed for a Forest side who secured a seventh-placed finish and Conference League football for next season.
Hudson-Odoi will soon be entering the final year of his contract at the City Ground and it is understood that the winger could be tempted by a move to Napoli, although talks between both parties are yet to take place.
Man United 'open door' to signing second Wolves star after Cunha
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Fruben-amorim_1.jpg "Manchester United's Ruben Amorim on April 20, 2025")
Manchester United are reportedly giving consideration to trying to acquire a second Wolverhampton Wanderers player during the summer transfer window.
As per widespread reports, United are closing in on a £62.5m deal to sign Matheus Cunha from the West Midlands outfit as they bid to strengthen in attack.
However, having missed out on Champions League qualification, Ruben Amorim will not be in a position to attract many - if any - other players in that price bracket.
Therefore, as well as generating funds through player sales such as involving Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford, United will also have to look for value-for-money deals.
Chelsea planning 'potential pre-agreement' for 14-goal Ligue 1 striker
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Chelsea are reportedly contemplating their options regarding the future signing of Strasbourg forward Emanuel Emegha.
The Blues are currently celebrating qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in three years and preparing for Wednesday's Conference League final with Real Betis.
However, as a result of the former, they have become a more attractive option in the transfer market, while also in a position to allocate more funds to strengthening the first-team squad.
As it stands, the priority will be adding experience and proven quality to the squad, particularly in the final third with Chelsea's recruitment eager to acquire the services of a frontman to compete and potentially replace Nicolas Jackson.
Arsenal receive transfer boost as £25.2m target 'rejects' Barcelona
Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia this summer, according to a report.
Mikel Arteta's side are believed to be in the market for a new backup goalkeeper to provide support for first-choice star David Raya, as on-loan shot-stopper Neto will return to parent club Bournemouth.
Neto was considered as a stop-gap by the Gunners and they are now expected to find a permanent replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, who was sold to Southampton almost 12 months ago.
One name who has been regularly linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium is 24-year-old Garcia, who has caught the eye of several European clubs after an impressive campaign for Espanyol between the sticks.
Goodbye message? Man United-bound Cunha issues Wolves statement
Matheus Cunha has thanked Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters after the "best season" of his life ahead of his anticipated transfer to Manchester United.
The 26-year-old was voted as the club's Players' Player of the Season after scoring a team-high 17 goals and providing six assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.
Cunha scored 15 goals in the Premier League, becoming only the third Brazilian in the division's history after Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Martinelli to reach that landmark in a single season.
On February 1, the versatile forward extended his contract at Wolves until June 2029, but he is now expected to leave the club this summer after two-and-a-half years at Molineux.
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