New Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi is already making bold moves behind the scenes, with reports claiming he has offered Alessandro Nesta the role of assistant manager.

According to Tuttosport, the former Italy international is seriously considering the proposal.

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De Zerbi, who has signed a long-term contract in North London, is keen to build an elite backroom team as he begins a high-pressure rebuild at Spurs.

The potential addition of Nesta is viewed as a strategic move to address Tottenham’s biggest weakness this season, their defence.

Alessandro Nesta could bring winning mentality to Tottenham

Few defenders in modern football boast a resume like Alessandro Nesta.

A legend of AC Milan, Nesta won the Champions League twice (in 2003 and 2007) and was a key figure in Italy’s triumph at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Since transitioning into management, Nesta has taken charge of clubs including Miami FC, Perugia, Frosinone, Reggiana, and most recently Monza.

His time at Monza proved turbulent, with the club eventually relegated from Serie A.

However, his defensive expertise remains highly regarded, making him an ideal complement to De Zerbi’s attacking philosophy.

Premier League survival is the top priority for Roberto De Zerbi

The potential arrival of Nesta highlights the urgency of Tottenham’s current predicament.

With only seven games remaining and the club sitting just a single point above the drop zone, De Zerbi knows that high-octane De Zerbi-ball must be balanced with defensive steel.

Tottenham have conceded 50 goals this campaign, and while Spurs have two world-class centre-backs in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, the hope is that Nesta can bring the best out of both.

If Nesta accepts the role, he will be thrust immediately into the fire, with his first task being to organise a defence capable of keeping a clean sheet against Sunderland on April 12.

For Spurs, the calculation is simple: Nesta’s experience might be the difference between a narrow escape and a catastrophic fall to the Championship.

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Liverpool are interested in signing the Carlisle United goalkeeper William Atherton at the end of the season.

They will face competition from Everton and Manchester City. The 15-year-old goalkeeper is highly rated in England, and he has a bright future. The Premier League sides are scouting him and monitoring his development, according to Football Insider.

He has been linked with elite clubs like Manchester City and Liverpool, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. Atherton needs to focus on his development for now. He needs regular gametime in order to continue his development. Joining a big club will be attractive for him, but he must choose the right project for himself. He should look to join a club with a clear pathway to the first team, and he will get opportunities to express himself in the near future.

Liverpool has done well to nurture young players in the past, and there is no doubt that they could help a 15-year-old fulfil his potential as well. Similarly, Manchester City has an impressive youth set-up. They have groomed promising young players in recent years.

Everton is also keeping tabs on his development, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for the player. Competing with Manchester City or Liverpool could be difficult for them, but they could provide the Young goalkeeper with the ideal environment for his growth. He might get first-team chances sooner with them.

It will be interesting to see where the 15-year-old ends up. The 6-foot-2-inch goalkeeper is highly regarded, and he could develop into a future star with the right guidance.

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Chelsea are looking to sign the talented young defender, Karim Coulibaly from Werder Breman at the end of the season.

The 18-year-old is highly rated in the Bundesliga, and he has a big future ahead of himself. According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea have now held ‘serious talks’ to sign the player, and they will face competition from Aston Villa and Newcastle United as well.

The German under-21 international has been an important first-team player for Bremen this season, regularly starting for them. The opportunity to move to England could be tempting for him.

Chelsea needs more defenders at their disposal, but they might not be able to provide him with regular opportunities right now. He is a young player who needs mentoring. He will need time to adapt to English football before he can start for a club like Chelsea. It remains to be seen whether the 18-year-old is prepared to join the London club without assurance of regular opportunities.

Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be attractive. However, Coulibaly needs regular gametime in order to continue his development.

Aston Villa and Newcastle are looking to build for the long term and are prepared to invest in promising young players. The German youth international has the quality to develop into a reliable Premier League defender with the right guidance.

Meanwhile, he has a contract with Aman until 2029, and they are under no pressure to sanction his departure. The defender does not have a release clause in his contract, either, which suggests that the German outfit could demand a premium for him.

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Manchester United have been linked with a surprise move for the Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski at the end of the season.

According to Sports Boom, Manchester United would be prepared to offer him a one-year contract. The 37-year-old will be a free agent when his contract expires with Barcelona at the end of the season. It remains to be seen whether the player is prepared to take on a new challenge in the Premier League.

Manchester United have invested substantial sums in Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko at the start of the season. They are now looking to bring in someone with extensive experience and the ability to mentor the club’s young players. They believe that an experienced, polished international could be the ideal acquisition.

Lewandowski is undoubtedly one of the finest goal scorers of his generation. He could be the ideal mentor for someone like Sesko. The Slovenian is a young player with a lot of potential, and he needs more guidance to fulfil it. He could learn a lot from the Barcelona striker if he ends up joining Manchester United.

Manchester United are expected to sell Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee at the end of the season as well. Add more depth to the attacking unit would be ideal..

Lewandowski has won two league titles with Barcelona, scoring 117 goals in 184 matches. Prior to that, he had an exceptional scoring record at Bayern Munich, scoring 344 times in 375 matches. He was a phenomenon at Borussia Dortmund as well. There is no doubt that he would transform Manchester United in the short term.

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as the club’s new manager.

The 46-year-old Italian manager has signed a long-term contract with the London club and has been entrusted with the responsibility of helping them bounce back strongly and secure safety in the Premier League. Tottenham is fighting the relegation battle this season, and they need a managerial change after the results under Igor Tudor.

De Zerbi is highly rated across Europe, and Tottenham will hope that he can get the team firing once again. However, his appointment has been met with an explosive reaction from the Tottenham Hotspur supporters’ trust. The Italian manager’s prior comments backing Mason Greenwood have not gone down well with Tottenham fans, who believe the appointment is deeply concerning.

They also believe that Tottenham should have made an interim appointment until the end of the season and looked at other options in the summer. Such comments reflect their lack of respect and support towards the newly appointed manager. It remains to be seen how the Italian reacts to the situation.

The THST released a statement claiming: “De Zerbi’s comments about Mason Greenwood were unnecessary, ill-judged, and deeply offensive to a significant number of supporters and, without doubt, will have left victims of male violence alarmed. We believe these statements, left unchecked, will create a divide among supporters at a time when we all need to be pulling together to back the team. It is concerning that the Club would put us in this position right when the team needs fans the most. 

“The Club must reassert its commitment to the values that fans hold dear—chief among them equality, respect, and integrity. Any perceived sympathy toward alleged perpetrators of physical or sexual violence against women fundamentally undermines trust in the custodianship of this Club.

“With this appointment, communications from the Club and from Mr De Zerbi must clearly and unequivocally reaffirm these values. Furthermore, those words must be backed by meaningful action, including visible and sustained support for women’s charities and organisations working to combat violence against women.”

Tottenham are in a precarious situation right now, and they need the fans, the players and the manager pulling together in the same direction in order to secure safety and finish the season strongly. A divide between the fans and the club hierarchy because of the new manager is unlikely to end well.

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Tottenham Hotspur have completed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager.

The 46-year-old takes over after Igor Tudor’s departure and will be expected to make an immediate impact. The London club is currently struggling to survive, and they need immediate results to secure safety in the Premier League.

The Italian has signed a long-term contract with the club.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as our new Men’s Head Coach on a long-term contract, subject to work permit.

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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 31, 2026

The Italian manager has proven himself across multiple teams, and he is expected to guide them to safety.

De Zerbi has revealed his delight at joining one of the best clubs around, and he is focused on the short-term goal of guiding Tottenham to safety.

He said (h/t Fabrizio Romano): “I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world.

“In all my discussions with the Club’s leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements, and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition and have signed a long-term contract to give everything to deliver it.

“Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season. I’m looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that”.

The Italian is highly rated across Europe, and he could prove to be an inspired appointment for Tottenham. They have quality players at their disposal, and the last two managers failed to get the best out of them. They will hope that the Italian can deliver the results now.

De Zerbi has excelled in the Premier League with Brighton. He helped them secure a place in European football and finish in the top six despite limited resources. He is expected to be handed a lot more money at Tottenham, and it remains to be seen whether he can help them grow into a competitive team.

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Chelsea are interested in signing the highly talented Bayern Munich defender Cassiano Kiala.

The 17-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he is highly rated at the German club. He joined the German champions in the summer of 2024, and he has been a key player for their Academy. Manchester City are also keeping tabs on his development, and a report from TEAMtalk claims that the player’s father recently travelled to London for private discussions with the two Premier League clubs.

It will be interesting to see if Chelsea follows up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the talented young defender. The German youth International has the potential to develop into a quality player for Chelsea in the long-term. Bayern Munich will not want to lose a talented player like him, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.

The 17-year-old will be hoping for first-team opportunities soon, and Chelsea will need to provide him with assurances of game time if they want to convince him. There is no doubt that they are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be attractive for most young players.

Similarly, Manchester City will be an attractive destination. Working with Pep Guardiola could bring out the best in the youngster.

Both Chelsea and Manchester City have the financial resources to get the deal done. However, the young defender needs to choose his next destination carefully. He should join a club with a clear pathway to the first team. He will also need a defined role on the team.

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Luka Vuskovic is currently on loan at Hamburg from Tottenham Hotspur.

The 19-year-old Croatian has been excellent for the German club during his loan, and his impressive displays have attracted the attention of multiple clubs.

According to a report from SportBILD, Liverpool are now seriously considering signing the player at the end of the season. The 19-year-old joined Tottenham for a fee of £12 million in 2023, and the move was completed in the summer of 2025. Tottenham were unable to provide him with regular playing time and decided to send him out on loan. The decision has worked wonders for the player, but Tottenham are now in serious danger of losing one of their best young prospects.

The player has been described as a ‘mega talent’ (h/t TEAMtalk), and clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea are interested in the player as well. He is valued at £52 million, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool is prepared to break the bank for him.

They might lose Ibrahima Konaté in the summer. The French International will be out of contract soon, and he has not yet signed an extension with the club. Joe Gomez is expected to leave the club as well. Vuskovic would be an exceptional long-term investment for the club.

Liverpool have already signed players like Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni. Signing Vuskovic could sort out their defence for the foreseeable future. The opportunity to join Liverpool could be exciting for the 19-year-old. It would be a step up for him, and he would get to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Liverpool have the financial muscle to pay £52 million for him as well, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Chelsea have looked vulnerable at the back this season and need to improve in that area. The 19-year-old defender could be a solid long-term acquisition. Similarly, Barcelona are looking to build a team capable of dominating European football and signing. One of the best young players in the world would be a step in the right direction.

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Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Newcastle United defensive midfielder Sandro Tonali at the end of the season.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has now added his support to the pursuit of the Italian International. The player could cost around £80 million, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can get the deal done.

Tonali has been excellent for Newcastle since moving to the Premier League, and he is currently one of the finest defensive midfielders in the league. Manchester United need to replace Casemiro, and the 25-year-old Italian International would be ideal.

He is entering the peak years of his career, and this is the right time for him to take the next step and join a bigger club. Manchester United is likely to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they will be hoping to fight for major trophies as well. Tonali could be attracted to the idea of joining them. Manchester United have the financial muscle to pay a premium as well.

The fact that they have the approval of one of their best players will only serve as added encouragement for Manchester United, and it remains to be seen whether they can wrap up the move in the coming months. Convincing the Italian to join the club will not be difficult, but they will need to agree to a reasonable deal with Newcastle. The Magpies are looking to build a formidable team, and they will not want to lose a key player, especially to a rival.

The player has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester City. It remains to be seen where he ends up.

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Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler continues to be linked with a move away from the Spanish club at the end of the season.

According to a report from TeamTalk, Arsenal and Chelsea are now preparing moves for the Turkish International at the end of the season. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid is open to sanctioning his departure.

The report claims that Liverpool have also held a strong interest in the Turkish playmaker. They have been in regular contact with the player’s representatives for quite some time.

The 20-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. He was thriving under Xabi Alonso before Alonso’s departure. Alonso is now expected to take over at Liverpool, and it is no surprise that Guler is being linked with a move to the Premier League club.

Furthermore, Real Madrid is expected to sign Nico Paz and Victor Munoz in the summer. That could eat into Guler’s playing time.

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea have also expressed interest in the player. They would be prepared to make an official move for him if Real Madrid indicates a willingness to negotiate.

The midfielder has registered 16 goals and 24 assists in 106 appearances for Real Madrid. The Spanish outfit could demand a premium for him in the summer. It remains to be seen which of the three clubs can get the deal done.

Guler is an attacking midfielder who can also operate on the flanks. He will help create opportunities for his teammates in the final third and score goals. He has all the attributes to develop into a star in future.

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Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has named two Brazilian clubs he’d love to play for at some point in the future.

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The 28-year-old has been a star performer at St James’ Park for the last few years, and there have recently been some transfer rumours linking him with Manchester United.

Although it’s not clear how concrete or advanced this move to Man Utd might be, Fabrizio Romano did confirm in a YouTube post that the Red Devils met with Guimaraes’ agent recently.

Still, for now Guimaraes doesn’t seem to be closing in on a departure from Newcastle, and he’s only hinted at being keen to return to Brazil at some point later in his career.

Bruno Guimaraes hints at future transfer

Guimaraes has admitted he’d love to play for either one of Athletico Paranaense or Vasco da Gama one day.

Speaking in the video clip below, as cited by Shields Gazette, Guimaraes was asked about having a Vasco shirt in his home, to which he responded: “Vasco gave me this one [shirt]. A gift.

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That’s a pretty clear hint about Guimaraes’ long-term plans, but it doesn’t necessarily tell us much about what he could do this summer.

A move to United would surely be tempting for him, but Newcastle are also surely unlikely to make it easy for any suitors.

Guimaraes has been hugely important to NUFC and they’ll need to avoid another saga like last year when they were dealt the blow of losing star player Alexander Isak to Liverpool.

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Everton are reportedly keeping close tabs on Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as a summer transfer window target.

It seems the Toffees are keen on Watkins as an option to strengthen up front in case he becomes available after a slightly below-par season at Villa Park.

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That’s according to a report from Football Insider, which also cites former Premier League scout Mick Brown describing Watkins as a potentially “outstanding” addition to David Moyes’ squad.

Everton are having a fine season and a good summer could really help establish themselves as a more genuine top four contender, with Watkins perhaps a signing that could propel them up a level.

Ollie Watkins to Everton transfer would be “outstanding”, says Mick Brown

Speaking to Football Insider about the Watkins to Everton links, Brown said: “Ollie Watkins would be an outstanding option for Everton.

He added: “I think he’s still a great option for Aston Villa as well, but it seems they might be looking to sell him at the end of the season because of their financial issues.

“Watkins is one of those strikers who is always working hard, running the channels, getting in behind defenders and causing problems.

“He might not be the most consistent in front of goal, his first touch isn’t always perfect, but he gives you something a lot of strikers don’t these days.

“Plus, he’s got bags of experience in the Premier League and he’s shown over a number of years that he can score goals at the highest level.

“So for Everton, they’re still not convinced by the strikers they’ve got, and Watkins is definitely an upgrade on them.”

What next for Ollie Watkins?

Watkins has previously been linked with bigger clubs, but it seems that chance has probably gone now.

The 30-year-old has been a terrific servant to Villa, and at his peak he surely could have been a useful option for suitors such as Arsenal and Manchester United.

Watkins scored 17 goals in all competitions last season, but he’s now down to just 10 so far this term, so it seems age is catching up with him a bit.

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One underrated midfielder is likely to be a name to watch in this summer’s transfer market, as I’ve again been informed of a long list of big clubs monitoring him.

That player is Wolves’ Joao Gomes, who I last received information on back in November and reported on in this exclusive piece here.

The Brazilian is, I’m told, “highly likely” to be on the move this summer after a disappointing season in which Wolves are now near-certain to get relegated from the Premier League.

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This drop to the Championship is expected to weaken Wolves’ negotiating position, likely meaning a significant drop in his asking price.

Joao Gomes transfer opportunity alerts Man United and Chelsea

Gomes has long been appreciated by the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, and other big names are now also in frequent contact to keep themselves informed of his situation.

“Man United have a long-standing interest in Gomes and he’s someone they’ll consider depending on how other midfield targets work out,” one source said. “What’s attractive in this case is that there’s an informal understanding that Wolves getting relegated means his asking price drops from €60m to more like €40-45m.”

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Sources close to Wolves have played this down, but there is a growing confidence among top clubs that there could be a bargain deal to be done for the 25-year-old, who will likely push hard to leave Molineux.

“United will be a name to watch, but Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Napoli have all asked about him as well,” my source added.

Joao Gomes among the midfield transfers to watch

Gomes will be just one of a long list of midfielders on the move this summer, with Chelsea’s interest unsurprising as they’re also monitoring Monaco’s Lamine Camara, as I reported here yesterday.

The Blues will also be looking at a host of other names as there’s the growing sense that Enzo Fernandez is unsettled and could look to move on.

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Newcastle’s interest is also likely due to fears over being able to keep Sandro Tonali, whose agent is working on getting his client a move to one of Arsenal, Man United, or Man City.

Tottenham, meanwhile, could do well to land Gomes but much of what they can do in the transfer market will depend on whether they can stay up instead of joining Wolves in the Championship next season.

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Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella has taken the extraordinary step of publicly criticising the club for their transfer strategy and for the exit of previous manager Enzo Maresca.

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Cucurella has been a key player for Chelsea but seems very obviously frustrated with life at Stamford Bridge right now.

The Spain international feels the international break will be good for Chelsea’s players, who have suffered some awful recent results.

The Blues were thrashed by Paris Saint-Germain to be dumped out of the Champions League, and this has clearly left a bad taste in the mouth of several of the team’s players.

Cucurella acknowledged that Enzo Fernandez was also clearly not happy after the PSG defeat, and he’s now given some explosive quotes of his own in an interview with the Athletic.

Marc Cucurella on Chelsea signing too many young players

Under this ownership, CFC have focused on signing players for the future, but Cucurella seems unconvinced that it will be enough to help the west London giants succeed on the pitch.

“I understand this is part of the club’s policy, and that they want to take this direction — signing young players and looking to the future. But, for all of us who are still here and want to win big things, moments like this make you feel discouraged,” the 27-year-old said.

“We have a good core of players. The foundations are there. But to fight for major trophies such as the Premier League or the Champions League, you need more. Signing young players only might complicate achieving those goals. Against PSG, we lacked players that had gone through situations like that.

“You need time as well, and I know the young players are the ones that will have the experience in the future. But you need to find the balance between both worlds.”

Marc Cucurella on impact of Enzo Maresca departure

Discussing the decision to replace Maresca with Liam Rosenior, Cucurella added: “The moment Maresca left, it had a big impact on us.

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“These are decisions taken by the club. If you asked me, I would not have made this decision. To make a change like that, the best thing is to wait until the end of the season. You would give everyone, the players and the new manager, time to get ready, have a full pre-season…

“The instability around the club comes from this, in a nutshell. We had a caretaker (former under-21s coach Calum McFarlane) first, then a new manager, with new ideas and no time to work on them. It is what it is.”

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Manchester United and Real Madrid are reportedly both interested in a potential summer transfer window swoop for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.

The England international has established himself as one of the top young players in the Premier League and it seems only a matter of time before he earns himself a move to a major European club.

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According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid could rival Man Utd for the signing of Wharton, who is expected to be available for a fee in the region of €100m (£86m) this summer.

That’s a lot of money to pay for someone relatively inexperienced, but Wharton also looks like he surely has a big future in the game, so it could end up being a worthwhile investment.

Previously described as an “incredible player” by former Palace teammate Eberechi Eze, as per BBC Sport, this could surely be the Eagles’ next major sale.

Adam Wharton transfer looks vital for Manchester United

With United set to lose Casemiro at the end of his contract and with Manuel Ugarte being linked with Juventus by Gazzetta dello Sport, there is surely a need for the Red Devils to invest in their midfield this summer.

Wharton looks an ideal candidate, but one imagines Palace might favour selling the 22-year-old abroad if possible, so as to avoid losing him to a Premier League rival.

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Still, MUFC surely need to do what they can to land Wharton, who we ranked second on their list of midfield targets, behind only Elliot Anderson.

See below as we scored the deal a 19/25 fit with our Transfer Fit rating system – find out more here about how these are calculated.

Wharton is someone United could build around for many years to come, so it’s surely an investment that would pay off, even if the deal clearly wouldn’t be cheap.

It’s also easy to imagine the England international being good enough to dictate the play in Real Madrid’s midfield, with the Spanish giants lacking a midfielder of that profile.

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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly making Manchester United attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes a top transfer target for this summer.

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The Portugal international has been a star performer for Man Utd again this season with eight goals and 16 assists in the Premier League, and he has just a year left on his contract at Old Trafford.

Fernandes also has a release clause in his contract for European clubs, which has been reported by BBC Sport and which ESPN state he negotiated himself.

Now a report from Fichajes states that PSG have become aware of this option and manager Luis Enrique would be keen to get this deal done.

Bruno Fernandes could leave Manchester United for PSG

While Fichajes also mentions interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, it’s easy to imagine Fernandes himself leaning towards a club like PSG.

The 31-year-old has under-achieved in terms of major trophy wins during his time at United, who are not the force they once were.

Fernandes’ recent form shows he is still a world class performer at the highest level, so he might not be ready to leave Europe just yet, especially as he could surely play for a club more likely to offer him trophies.

PSG seems like a good fit for Fernandes, with Enrique said to be keen to bring him in to play alongside his other Portuguese midfield talents Vitinha and Joao Neves.

Bruno Fernandes to PSG Transfer Fit rating

See the table above as we’ve scored Fernandes to PSG a fairly medium 14/25 with our Transfer Fit rating – find out more about the system here.

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Overall, Fernandes is obviously an impressive player who wouldn’t be that expensive, but there’s also an argument that PSG would be paying a lot for someone who doesn’t have that long left at the top level, and who they arguably don’t even need that much.

This would be a luxury signing for PSG, which is fine, but there might be smarter business they could do this summer.

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There is a “tension” about the future of Chelsea central midfielder Enzo Fernandez amid links with Real Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano admitted that the Fernandez to Real Madrid talk has to be taken seriously, with the player himself hinting at an interest in living in the Spanish capital.

The Argentina international spoke in the interview below about how much he’d love to live in Madrid as it reminds him of his home town Buenos Aires…

Enzo Fernández dijo que quiere volver y le gustaría volver a River en un futuro pero estando bien. Y cuando le preguntaron qué lugar le gusta para vivir dijo que le gusta Madrid

Lo que sería verlo a Enzo en el mediocampo del Real Madrid, me vuelvo loco si se da pic.twitter.com/IksxmptUAs

— SpiderCARP ???? (@SpiderCarp23) March 29, 2026

“I’d like to live in Madrid. It’s a beautiful city, reminds me of Buenos Aires,” Fernandez said.

Enzo Fernandez recent transfer rumours

Fernandez’s future has dominated headlines recently, with a summary below of how this saga has played out…

• 18th March – sources describe Fernandez as 99% likely to look to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of this season, according to Simon Phillips.
• 19th March – our exclusive info confirms that Fernandez’s Chelsea future has been in doubt for some time, with the Blues already preparing to move for Elliot Anderson to replace him.
• 21st March – Fernandez criticises the decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca, admitting his departure unsettled the Chelsea squad.
• 23rd March – Fernandez refuses to rule out leaving Chelsea, simply saying “we’ll see” when asked about what could happen with him this summer.
• 23rd March – Fernandez linked with Real Madrid as talkSPORT claim he sees it as a career-defining step.

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Real Madrid could do with a midfielder like Fernandez, and it might also suit Chelsea to cash in on him at this point.

Even if the 25-year-old can be a top player on his day, he hasn’t quite been consistent enough for CFC and it’s possible that they could make big money from his sale and replace him with someone better.

Elliot Anderson is understood to be on Chelsea’s radar as they consider potential replacements for Fernandez.

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Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is reportedly emerging as a transfer target for Juventus ahead of the summer.

The Uruguay international has fallen out of favour after struggling to impress at Man Utd, and it makes sense that his future is now in serious doubt.

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According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Ugarte is now being eyed by Juventus, with the Turin giants set to watch him closely in today’s match between Uruguay and Algeria.

Ugarte should be in action for his country in this international friendly, and Juve are expected to have officials present to run the rule over the former Paris Saint-Germain man.

Manuel Ugarte to leave Manchester United in midfield reshuffle

We could see a lot of changes in midfield for United this summer, with Ugarte clearly not in their plans and likely to leave.

On top of that, Casemiro is coming towards the end of his contract at Old Trafford, so will be departing as a free agent.

That’s two defensive midfielders leaving in quick succession, which perhaps isn’t ideal, though we’ve seen plenty of names being linked with MUFC who could fill those gaps.

Manchester United’s midfield targets

There has been a lot of speculation about who United are making their priority in midfield, with a recent report from the Daily Mail suggesting Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali is the man they really want for that role.

Still, that report also mentioned the likes of Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, so we’ll have to see how this all pans out in the weeks and months ahead.

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Cashing in on Ugarte could be useful, though, as United will need to have a lot of money to spend if they want to land a truly world class name for that area of their squad.

Juventus could also be an interesting opportunity for Ugarte to get back to his best after a difficult few years since his impressive spell at Sporting Lisbon.

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Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson insists he’s only focusing on the 2026 World Cup despite plenty of transfer rumours about his future.

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The 23-year-old is enjoying a superb season for Forest and now looks certain to be a starter for England at the World Cup this summer.

Still, a big move could also be in store for Anderson, who has interest from Manchester United, according to Sky Sports and others, while we’ve also received information about Chelsea and Arsenal being keen on him.

For now, however, it seems Anderson is keen to play down speculation and focus on England while he’s with the squad for these pre-World Cup preparations.

Elliot Anderson responds to questions on his future

When asked about the ongoing transfer talk, Anderson refused to get too drawn into it, instead shifting the focus onto England and the World Cup.

“We’ve obviously got the World Cup this summer, so all my eyes are on that and playing for England,” he said in a press conference, as quoted by the Daily Mirror.

“I’ve obviously got the badge on now, so that’s what I’m thinking about at the moment.”

Anderson will surely be keen to have a strong tournament for the Three Lions as it will likely only enhance his reputation even further.

Where next for Elliot Anderson?

It seems we’re still going to have to wait a while longer to know for sure where Anderson is going to end up, and it’s not surprising that the player himself isn’t keen to give us any clues.

The England international could do well to choose a winning project like Arsenal, though it also looks like Man Utd are making progress as they close in on Champions League qualification.

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Anderson could also surely get a key role at Chelsea, who have shown they’re willing to build around elite young players.

Still, BBC Sport have claimed that Man City are currently the frontrunners for Anderson, and that would be another fine move to help him play at the highest level and compete for the biggest trophies.

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Manchester City defender Nathan Ake could reportedly be eyeing a transfer back to Chelsea as he’s building a house near their training ground.

Documents have emerged showing plans for Ake to build a mansion near Cobham, in what could be a hint about his future plans, according to the Sun.

Ake joined Chelsea as a youngster but only ended up playing 17 first-team games for the Blues before impressing in a spell at Bournemouth.

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The Netherlands international’s fine form there earned him a move to Man City in the summer of 2020, and he’s gone on to play172 games for the club, winning four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and numerous other major honours.

Time is right for Nathan Ake to leave Manchester City

Still, Ake now has just over a year remaining on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium, so it could make sense for him to plan a move away.

It remains to be seen if City would definitely sell the 31-year-old this summer, but he’s no longer an automatic starter in Pep Guardiola’s side, so there’s surely a decent chance he’d be available.

It would be surprising, however, if Chelsea were to make such a dramatic shift from their current policy of signing young players to bring Ake back to the club.

Should Chelsea sign Nathan Ake?

Some Chelsea fans will likely be keen to see the club’s owners show a bit more flexibility with their transfer strategy, as this squad could do with at least one or two more experienced figures.

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Ake is a proven winner who could be a great leader for these young players at CFC, so perhaps these housing plans are an early indication that this could be a story to watch out for this summer.

At the same time, however, it’s perfectly possible that Ake is simply looking into moving into property development as he nears the end of his playing career, and the location he’s chosen won’t end up being that relevant.

We’ve given this potential deal a 15/25 using our Transfer Fit rating system, as Ake could fill a key role at Chelsea, even if he wouldn’t be a long-term option.

The Dutchman likely wouldn’t cost a fortune, and would bring great experience whilst also strengthening an area of weakness in Liam Rosenior’s squad.

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AC Milan are weighing up a surprise move to sign Andy Robertson on a free transfer, with the Liverpool vice-captain entering the final months of his contract at Anfield.

According to reports from Calcio Mercato, the Serie A giants have identified the experienced left-back as a key target ahead of the summer transfer window, with his deal set to expire in June 2026.

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Milan are eager to add leadership and top-level experience to a defensive unit that has undergone major changes in recent months.

Following the departure of Theo Hernandez last summer, the Rossoneri brought in Pervis Estupiñán as a replacement.

However, the Ecuador international has struggled to find consistency in his debut season in Serie A, and is already being linked with a potential exit.

As a result, Robertson has emerged as one of the primary options to strengthen Milan’s left flank.

Andy Robertson will go down as a Liverpool legend

For Liverpool, the departure of Robertson would mark the end of an era.

Since arriving from Hull City in 2017, the Scotland international has cemented his status as a club legend, playing a vital role under Jurgen Klopp, helping the club win multiple trophies including the Champions League and Premier League,

However, Liverpool’s long-term planning is already underway. The club signed Milos Kerkez last summer, and the 22-year-old has largely taken over as the first-choice left-back this season.

Robertson has started just six Premier League matches this term, with Slot preferring Kerkez ahead of him.

A return to his boyhood club Celtic has been widely discussed, while interest from Atletico Madrid remains in the background.

Despite opportunities to leave in both the summer and January transfer windows, including interest from Tottenham, Robertson chose to remain at Anfield for the season.

Allowing a player of his experience and leadership to leave on a free transfer would be a significant blow, specially with Mohamed Salah also set to leave in the summer.

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Chelsea star Marc Cucurella has admitted that he would find it “difficult to refuse” a return to his boyhood club, Barcelona, sparking fresh speculation about his future at Stamford Bridge.

The Spanish left-back, who has enjoyed a dramatic redemption arc under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, made the comments while on international duty with Spain.

Speaking ahead of La Roja’s friendly clash against Egypt at the RCDE Stadium in Catalonia, the 27-year-old opened up about his emotional ties to his home region.

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Marc Cucurella on future move to Barcelona

Since joining Chelsea for £62m in 2022, Cucurella’s journey has been a quite a roller-coaster.

Despite initial struggles, he has now established himself as an undroppable fan favorite, starting every league game available.

However, the lure of the Nou Camp remains strong for the La Masia graduate.

While expressing his current happiness in London, where his family has settled well, he admitted that a move to Barcelona will be impossible to turn down.

Speaking to Marca, he said: “It would be difficult to refuse. It’s not just about me; I’d have to think about my family. If it happens, it happens, and we’ll see what decision is made.

“You always think about going back. I’m very happy there, and so is my family. I’ll leave it for a few years from now.”

Chelsea could use Cucurella to land Julian Alvarez

While Cucurella speaks of a return “years from now,” Chelsea’s board may have more immediate plans.

According to a report from Fichajes, the Blues are considering using the Spaniard as a heavyweight bargaining chip to land Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.

Chelsea are reportedly leading the pursuit for the Argentine World Cup winner but face a steep £85m valuation.

To lower the cash outlay, the West London club could offer Cucurella plus £35m to tempt Diego Simeone into selling his star attacker.

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Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has officially backed the club to appoint Roberto De Zerbi, labeling the Italian as the “perfect” candidate to lead the Lilywhites’ long-term rebuilding project.

The endorsement comes at a time of unprecedented crisis for Spurs, who are currently searching for their third manager of a chaotic 2025/26 campaign following the dismissal of Igor Tudor after just 44 days.

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Tim Sherwood on Roberto De Zerbi

Sherwood admitted he has long been an admirer of the former Brighton and Marseille boss, stating that he will be perfect for the club.

He highlighted De Zerbi’s uncompromising nature as both a strength and a potential friction point for the Tottenham hierarchy.

Sherwood told Sky Sports (via The Mirror):

“I love his personality and the way his teams play. But they can be open and can get hammered in some games – you can’t get hammered between now and the end of the season.

“We saw his Marseille team play against Liverpool with an open style. He opens up the pitch, it’s expansive the way he plays.

“We know how stubborn this man is. This man is hard to deal with, but I like him for that because he’s got his own mind and does it his way, so that’s my only reservation.

“I think if he can get them over the line, I think he’s a perfect manager for Tottenham to have taking them forward. The main priority is just to keep them in the league.”

De Zerbi’s excellent managerial record

The Italian has built a reputation as one of Europe’s top tacticians and is backed by a resume that features high-octane football across three major leagues.

During his tenure at Shakhtar, he achieved a remarkable 2.17 points per game.

He famously guided Brighton to European qualification for the first time in their history before a successful, albeit brief, stint at Marseille.

Most recently in France, he maintained a 1.81 points per game average before departing in February 2026.

Roberto De Zerbi’s stats via Transfermarkt

With only seven games remaining and Spurs sitting just one point above the relegation zone, the club is reportedly prepared to offer De Zerbi a lucrative long-term contract.

The hierarchy will hope that he can make an instant impact that can provide the spark needed to avoid a historic drop to the Championship.

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Manchester United’s top summer transfer target, Elliot Anderson, has revealed that he is actively shaping his game by learning from Arsenal star Declan Rice.

The 23-year-old Nottingham Forest star, who has enjoyed a stunning rise under Thomas Tuchel in the national setup, credited the Arsenal talisman for providing vital mentorship.

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Declan Rice has been mentoring Elliot Anderson

Anderson has established himself as a Premier League standout this season, but he admits that he has learned a lot from observing Rice during their time together with the Three Lions.

The duo have formed a formidable “hybrid” partnership in midfield, often alternating between the No. 6 and No. 8 roles to allow one another to drive forward.

He said (quotes via Fabrizio Romano): “Declan Rice has helped me on and off the pitch. Just little things on the training pitch, bits of advice, putting his arm around me and just building on the relationship in midfield. I’m trying to learn from him”.

???????? Elliot Anderson: “Declan Rice has helped me on and off the pitch”.

“Just little things on the training pitch, bits of advice, putting his arm around me and just building on the relationship in midfield. I'm trying to learn from him”. pic.twitter.com/Fo1IYZpisT

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 30, 2026

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Man United have made Anderson their top summer target

While Anderson is focused on international duties, his club future is the subject of intense speculation.

Reports indicate that Manchester United have made the former Newcastle man their top priority for the upcoming transfer window.

As per reports, Man United are prepared to build the team around Anderson, viewing him as the ideal replacement for the aging Casemiro.

Despite strong interest from Manchester City, United are said to be willing to meet Nottingham Forest’s valuation, rumored to be in the region of £100m, to ensure they land the phenomenal midfielder.

Arsenal also interested in Elliot Anderson

Man City are leading the race to land him while Man United are refusing to give up on the England international, but there is one more Premier League giant interested in Anderson.

As reported by the Daily Briefing, Arsenal also ‘sense an opportunity’ to sign the highly-rated midfielder.

“Don’t rule out Arsenal just yet. Man City have had talks, they’re feeling positive about their position, but nothing’s done yet.

“What I’m hearing is that Arsenal sense an opportunity to get something done. We’ll have to see if they’re right, as other clubs have done more work on this as of now.”

If Arsenal make a serious push to sign him, the prospect of partnering with Rice on club level could be a tempting factor for the midfielder.

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Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Tottenham has not approached him regarding a sensational return to the club, but the former Spurs boss notably refused to rule out a move back to North London in the future.

Speaking ahead of the United States Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) friendly against Portugal, Pochettino addressed the swirling speculation linking him with the the Tottenham job.

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Mauricio Pochettino on Tottenham links

Pochettino in his latest interview was asked about the links with Tottenham and Real Madrid, to which he admitted that there have been no contact with either club.

Emphasising on his commitment with the American national team, he said (quotes via Ben Jacobs):

“No talks. We are very, very focused here on the World Cup. Everyone knows that I have a commitment with the national team here. It’s not the point to talk about the future. No one approached me. But who knows what is going to happen?”

While he maintained his professional stance, his admission that “who knows” what the future holds, coupled with the fact that his current contract expires after this summer’s World Cup, has kept the door open.

Interestingly, he also signaled a willingness to extend his stay in international management, adding, “We are open [to staying with the USMNT], why not if the federation is happy?”

?? Mauricio Pochettino asked on links with Spurs and Real Madrid.

“No talks. We are very very focused here on the World Cup.

“Everyone knows that I have a commitment with the national team here. It’s not the point to talk about the future.

“No one approached me. But who knows…

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) March 30, 2026

Spurs moving in fast for De Zerbi

Pochettino’s lack of contact with Spurs suggests the club hierarchy is looking elsewhere for an immediate solution to their crisis.

Following the Igor Tudor’s exit after just 44 days, Tottenham are reportedly moving at pace to secure former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.

With Premier League survival on the line, Spurs are said to have gone big to convince De Zerbi to take the role immediately.

Appointing De Zerbi now on a permanent deal would end the story of a fairytale return of Pochettino, at least for the near future.

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German striker Nicolo Tresoldi is a target for Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal have now made an enquiry for the 21-year-old striker, and he could cost around €30 million. Multiple clubs across Germany and Italy are keen on the player, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal can win the race for his signature.

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Arsenal keen on Nicolo Tresoldi

They are yet to follow up on their enquiry with an official offer for the player. Meanwhile, Tottenham are monitoring his situation as well. The 21-year-old German is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future. He could develop into an important player for Arsenal or Tottenham.

The Club Brugge attacker has 17 goals and five assists this season.

It is no secret that Arsenal need more quality in the attack. They spent a substantial amount of money on Viktor Gyokeres at the start of the season, but the Swedish International has not been prolific enough in the Premier League (11 goals in 29 matches). They need more depth in the attacking unit, and signing the young German would be a solid future investment.

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Spurs could use Tresoldi

Meanwhile, Tottenham are keeping tabs on the young attacker, and they could use a quality striker as well. Randal Kolo Muani will leave the club at the end of the season, and they need to replace him.

Tresoldi could compete with Dominic Solanke for the starting spot next season. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for him. He has the physicality and technical attributes for English football, and he could be a very handy option for both London clubs. They could be attractive destinations for the young attacker, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks.

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Manchester United are looking to strengthen the defensive unit by signing Evan Ndicka from AS Roma.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on the player as well, and clubs like Liverpool and Barcelona are also monitoring his situation. According to Solo La Roma, Tottenham have been leading the negotiations since last summer, but Manchester United are now expected to leapfrog competition with an immediate bid to sign the player.

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Evan Ndicka asking price revealed

The Ivorian defender will cost around €45 million (£39m), and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can get the deal done. They need more depth in the defensive unit, and Ndicka could be a superb addition.

He has done quite well in Italy, and he is capable of succeeding in English football as well.

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Man United could use Ndicka

Manchester United have struggled at the back, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch. They need a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire. Players like Matthijs De Ligt have struggled with persistent injury problems, and Manchester United need players with greater availability. Ndicka wrote his name in the history books by playing every minute of every league game with AS Roma last season. He is clearly a player with an outstanding fitness record, and he could be the ideal acquisition for Manchester United.

The asking price seems reasonable for a player of his quality and experience in today’s market.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Tottenham need to tighten up at the back as well. Ibrahima Konaté will leave the club at the end of the season, and Liverpool need to replace him. As for Tottenham, Cristian Romero is expected to move on in the summer. It remains to be seen which of the three clubs can get the deal done.

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Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for Cole Palmer at the end of the season.

The Chelsea attacker is a boyhood Manchester United fan, and the Red Devils are now actively exploring a summer move for him. The 23-year-old has been exceptional since joining Chelsea and has developed into one of the league’s best attacking players.

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Cole Palmer would be a superb signing

Palmer has 53 goals and 32 assists in 122 appearances for Chelsea.

According to a report from Team Talk, Bayern Munich and PSG are also interested in the player.

Manchester United’s sporting director, Jason Wilcox and head of recruitment, Christopher Vivell, want to bring in a versatile forward in the summer, and they have identified the Chelsea star as a potential target. It remains to be seen whether they follow up on their interest with an official offer to close the deal.

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Can Man United afford Palmer?

Chelsea could demand around £150 million to sell the England international, and it would be a difficult deal to pull off. Manchester United need to improve multiple areas of their squad, and they cannot afford to splurge their entire budget on one player.

There is no doubt that Palmer would be a world-class signing for them. He is a young player who is already one of the best in his position in the league. He will improve further with coaching and experience. There is no doubt that he has all the tools to develop into a future superstar and to transform Manchester United’s attack. However, any move might have to wait for the future.

Manchester United are still in a period of rebuilding, and they need to add more depth to the team.

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Newcastle United are closing in on the capture of Ecuadorian attacker Johan Martinez. 

According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle have already agreed a deal and principal with his club Independiente del Valle, and the transfer will go through in 2027 when the player turns 18.

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Johan Martinez set to join Newcastle

The South American is a promising young player with a bright future, and several clubs were interested in him. Newcastle have done well to secure a verbal agreement with his club to sign the player. The official documents are likely to be exchanged later this week.

Martinez is one for the future, and he could develop into an important player for Newcastle with the right guidance. Newcastle are looking to build a quality team for the future, and they need to build sustainably. Investing in top young talent is the right way forward for them.

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Martinez could be a future asset

Newcastle have agreed deal in principle to sign Independiente del Valle winger Johan Martinez, here we go!

Ecuadorian 2009 born talent will join as soon as he turns 18, after verbal agreement in place.

Clubs hope to sign all documents this week. pic.twitter.com/iPm1YL4w9S

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 30, 2026

Martinez has the technical attributes for English football, and he will help Newcastle improve going forward. The player will be delighted to have sorted out his long-term future, and he will focus on continuing his development with regular football at Independiente.

It is no secret that Newcastle need more quality in the attacking unit. They should also look to invest in a reliable striker. It has been a mediocre season for them, and they will look to finish strongly. They were expected to push for Champions League qualification this season, but things have not gone according to plan. Signing the right players in the summer could help them bounce back next year.

Martinez will certainly hope to fight for trophies with Newcastle and compete in Europe and football with them in the near future.

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Liverpool may reportedly have been handed a major transfer boost with regards to keeping hold of Ibrahima Konate despite his contract being due to expire this summer.

The France international is close to becoming a free agent, but so too were Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk before they penned new deals late on last season.

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There’s still time for Konate to put pen to paper on a new contract with Liverpool, and it may in fact be increasingly likely due to the lack of other options out there for him.

While fans’ focus for now will be on how to buy Manchester City vs Liverpool FA Cup tickets for after the international break, there’ll also be plenty of Reds supporters keen to keep up with transfer news and rumours ahead of the summer.

And now it looks like there’s good cause for optimism about Konate’s situation despite no recent updates on him possibly agreeing a new contract at Anfield.

Other clubs have agreed defender deals

Not only have Real Madrid decided against signing Konate, with the Spanish giants informing LFC of their decision, but it’s clear other clubs are thinking the same.

Bayern Munich have recently agreed a new deal for Dayot Upamecano, meaning they’re not in the market for a centre-back this summer.

Barcelona, meanwhile, had also been linked with Konate but are now making Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni a priority instead.

This increasingly means Konate is going to struggle to find suitors, as we also already know that Paris Saint-Germain don’t seem to be in the race, while it then becomes hard to know who else can afford the 26-year-old.

Liverpool’s potential defensive targets

There’s not yet a clear picture of who Liverpool could sign to replace Konate, but one option is gone as Nico Schlotterbeck has agreed a new Borussia Dortmund contract.

One name being linked increasingly strongly is Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix, but they’ve just lost Marc Guehi to Manchester City, which could make them less likely to sell another key centre-back for anything other than huge money.

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That doesn’t give Liverpool a lot of options to work with either, so it could well be ideal for both parties if they can finally come to an agreement over a new contract.

What do you think? Will Konate end up staying at Liverpool after all? Give us your predictions in the comments!

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Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.

He has a contract with the Premier League club until 2027, and naturally, he’s being linked with a move away in the summer. He could be available for a reasonable fee, and Leeds would be prepared to cash in on an offer of around £30 million.

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Multiple clubs are interested in Pascal Struijk

According to Sports Boom, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are interested in the 26-year-old defender.

Tottenham need more depth in the defence, especially with players like Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven linked with moves away. On the other hand, Aston Villa would be prepared to pay £20 million to sign the player.

Newcastle are looking to add more depth to the defensive unit as well, and they believe that the Leeds star could be the ideal option for them. The 26-year-old has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he could be attracted to the idea of taking on a new challenge.

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Struijk could fancy a move

All three clubs could be exciting destinations for him. Tottenham and Newcastle have exciting projects, and the Dutchman will be able to fight for trophies with them in future. On the other hand, Aston Villa is pushing for Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.

The £30 million asking price seems expensive for a player who will enter the final year of his contract in the summer. Any interested club will look to sign him for a more reasonable fee in the coming weeks.

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Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has been linked with a move away from the Italian club at the end of the season.

According to a report from Calciomercato.It, Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United are interested in the French midfielder. The player is also attracting interest from PSG and Inter Milan.

He would cost €60 million in the summer, and it will be interesting to see if the Premier League clubs are willing to pay up. The 25-year-old has proven himself in Italy, and he has previously impressed in France as well. He has the physicality and technical attributes for English football, and he could be a very useful acquisition for all three clubs.

Newcastle are looking at potential alternatives to Sandro Tonali, who has been linked with an exit.

On the other hand, Manchester United will need to replace Casemiro when he moves on. Although the 25-year-old French midfielder is not a direct replacement for the Brazilian, he will add physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park.

It is no secret that Liverpool needs more depth in the midfield as well. The 25-year-old has the qualities to do well in English football, and it remains to be seen whether the three clubs are prepared to break the Bank for him.

Meanwhile, Juventus are looking to offer the player a contract renewal, and they will only sanction his departure if a substantial offer of around €60 million is presented.

The midfielder is entering the peak years of his career, and he could be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League. Clubs like Manchester United and Liverpool will be tempting destinations for him.

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Leon Goretzka has been heavily linked with a move away from Bayern Munich at the end of the season.

His contract with the German champions expires in June, and Manchester United are interested in securing his signature. They will compete with Arsenal for the 31-year-old German International, according to reports from SportWitness.

Goretzka has been a reliable performer for club and country in recent seasons, and there is no doubt he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League. He will add defensive cover, physicality and drive in the middle of the park. Manchester United need someone of his quality and experience, especially with Casemiro leaving the club in the summer.

Signing a player of his quality on a free transfer could be a masterstroke from Manchester United. It remains to be seen whether they can beat Arsenal to his signature. Goretzka has six league titles and one Champions League trophy to his name.

The midfielder will demand wages of around €7 million per season, and Manchester United certainly have the financial muscle to afford him. Meanwhile, Arsenal could use more depth in the middle of the park, and the German International would be an upgrade on Christian Norgaard.

Arsenal are favourites to win the Premier League title, and they will be an attractive destination for top players in the summer.

On the other hand, Manchester United is still in the midst of a rebuilding period. It will be interesting to see if the Bayern Munich star is prepared to join them instead of Arsenal.

Manchester United need to improve the engine room if they want to fight for major trophies next season. Apart from the 31-year-old German, they should look to invest in a midfield controller as well, who will help them dominate contests in the middle of the park.

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Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold has revealed that Spurs are closing in on a deal to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach.

The North London club, currently embroiled in a dire relegation scrap, are moving swiftly following the departure of Igor Tudor, who left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days and zero Premier League wins.

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Alasdair Gold gives update on Roberto De Zerbi

Writing on X, Gold shared that the “feeling within Spurs” is one of growing confidence that they have found their man in the former Brighton and Marseille boss.

The Italian’s expansive, possession-based philosophy is seen as a perfect stylistic match for the club’s identity, a “high risk, high reward” approach that Spurs missed under Thomas Frank.

Gold noted internal “question marks” regarding how quickly De Zerbi can implement his complex tactical demands with only seven games remaining to save the club’s top-flight status.

Furthermore, the reporter highlighted potential friction with the fanbase following De Zerbi’s controversial comments regarding Mason Greenwood when he signed him for Marseille.

While Spurs are reportedly offering a lucrative five-year deal to lure the 46-year-old, Gold pointed out that the Italian’s track record doesn’t scream long term.

Gold stated: “Feeling within Spurs is they’re closing in on their man in Roberto De Zerbi. His football matches how club want to play. Question marks over how quickly he can implement it & reaction to his Greenwood comments. Track record doesn’t scream long term but Spurs rarely do long term.”

Feeling within Spurs is they're closing in on their man in Roberto De Zerbi. His football matches how club want to play. Question marks over how quickly he can implement it & reaction to his Greenwood comments. Track record doesn't scream long term but Spurs rarely do long term.

— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) March 30, 2026

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Belgian midfielder Mandela Keita has been linked with a move away from Parma at the end of the season and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on him.

The North London club have scouted him extensively and they are prepared to make a move in the summer. It remains to be seen whether the Italian club is prepared to sell the 23 year-old at the end of the season. The defensive midfielder has been a key player for them, and his departure would be a blow.

However, the opportunity to join a Premier league club will be hard to turn down for the Belgian. It would be a massive opportunity for him, and he will look to take the next step in his career. Tottenham need a quality defensive midfielder like him who can help them protect the back four and control games.

As per reports via SportWitness, Aston Villa are interested in the player as well. They need more quality and depth in the team if they want to build a side capable of competing in Europe regularly.

The midfielder has a contract with Parma until 2029, and they are under no pressure to sell him in the summer. Tottenham and Aston Villa will have to come forward with an outrageous offer in order to convince them.

The 23 year-old has the physical and technical attributes for Premier League football and he could establish himself as a key player for either club. Even though they might have to pay a premium right now, the Belgian might be able to justify the investment in future.

Aston Villa are currently pushing for Champions League qualification. On the other hand, Tottenham are fighting for survival in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see where the 23 year-old ends up.

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Manchester United need more quality in the final third, and they are interested in signing the Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres.

The 26-year-old Spanish International has been a useful player for Barcelona, and he has attracted the attention of the English club. They would be prepared to pay €60 million in order to get the deal done, according to reports from Spain.

Barcelona would be prepared to sell the player for the right price, and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can finalise an agreement. Barcelona are facing financial difficulties and need to improve multiple areas of the squad. Selling the 26-year-old could fund multiple moves for them.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have already done well to improve the attacking unit this season with the signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. However, they need more depth and experience in the final third.

Torres is capable of operating as a centre forward as well as on the flanks. He could be the dynamic attacker. They are looking for. He will add goals and creativity to the team. He has played in England before with Manchester City, and he should be able to adapt quickly and make an immediate impact. The 26-year-old has 16 goals to his name this season. 

The opportunity to return to the Premier League could be an exciting one for him. Manchester United have shown significant improvement in recent months and are likely to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season. They could be an attractive destination for players.

Torres is at the peak of his career, and he could be handed a key role at Manchester United if he joins the club. The move could be ideal for all parties.

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Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move away from Inter Milan in recent months.

The 29-year-old full-back is reportedly a target for Manchester United and Liverpool. According to a report from Italian publication L’Interista, the Italian outfit is hoping to agree on a new contract with him.

They are impressed with his performances, and they do not want to lose the player. Inter Milan is reportedly prepared to offer him a deal with €5 million per season until 2029. The defender had previously secured a verbal agreement with the Italian outfit on a renewal, but he wanted a €25 million release clause included in the deal. Inter are hoping to agree on an extension with the defender without the release clause. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

The defender wants the buyout clause to be inserted in the deal so that he can move if there is a suitable opportunity on the table. Manchester United and Liverpool could certainly afford him with the release clause, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Manchester United could use more depth at right back. The experienced Netherlands International could compete with Diogo Dalot for the starting spot. He can operate as a right back as well as a wing back. He will contribute at both ends of the pitch and help Manchester United improve. Dumfries has 25 goals and 26 assists for Inter Milan.

Similarly, Liverpool need more depth at right back. Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley have struggled with injury problems this season. They need more options in that area, and signing the Netherlands international could be a wise decision. He has the quality and experience to make an immediate impact. Liverpool have a strong Dutch contingent at the club, and that could give them an edge in the transfer race.

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Adi Hutter has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur.

The London club is looking to bring in a new manager after parting ways with Igor Tudor. It appears that the 56-year-old Austrian manager is on their radar. However, Hutter has now confirmed that he is not looking to return to management until the end of the season. He was relieved of his duties by AS Monaco earlier this season.

The Austrian is an experienced manager who has done reasonably well across multiple leagues. He could be an interesting option for Tottenham. They have also been linked with Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian is currently unemployed, and he would be an excellent addition.

The comments from Hutter more or less rule out any potential move to Tottenham for now. The London club is unlikely to wait for him until the end of the season, and they are set to move on to the target.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Hutter said, “In recent days and weeks, I have been increasingly linked with various clubs.

“However, as I already stated immediately after my time at Monaco, I would prefer not to work as a head coach again until the start of the new season at the earliest.

“My position on that matter has not changed since then.”

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can bring in a quality manager who will help them secure safety in the Premier League and bounce back strongly next season. They have quality players at their disposal, and they need someone who can get the best out of them.

The opportunity to manage in the Premier League can be quite exciting, but Hutter is content with a break for now.

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Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento at the end of the season.

According to Football Insider, the 23-year-old is a target for Manchester City as well. Livramento has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the league, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Arsenal.

Ben White has been linked with an exit, and Arsenal need to replace him properly. The Newcastle star could be the ideal acquisition. He will help Arsenal tighten up defensively, and he will help them going forward as well.

The young right back has the attributes to develop into a top-class player, and joining an elite club could bring out the best in him. Arsenal have a formidable team, and they are pushing for major trophies. They are the favourites to win the Premier League title this season, and the defender could be attracted to the idea of joining them.

Newcastle do not want to lose the player and are hoping to agree a new deal with him, but nothing has been agreed yet.

Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider: “Livramento is a top player, obviously he’s had his injury problems this season as well, but when he has played, he’s one of the best full-backs in the Premier League.

“So it’s no surprise that there’s interest from Arsenal, obviously we know Manchester City are long-term admirers of Livramento and see him as a potential player who can come in and slot in at right back for them.

“He’s under contract until 2028. There has been talks over a new deal but nothing agreed as yet.

“Newcastle, they don’t want to lose their top players, but I think obviously as those contract talks drag on and they find themselves out of European football for next season, they’re probably bracing themselves for interest for the likes of Livramento and others.”

It remains to be seen whether Arsenal follow up on their interest with an official proposal for the 23-year-old in the summer.

The former Chelsea Academy graduate is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an immediate impact at the London club. However, convincing Newcastle will not be easy, and they could demand a substantial fee for the defender.

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Manchester United are looking to improve the defensive unit in the summer with the signing of Charlie Cresswell. 

The 23-year-old central defender has done quite well for Toulouse, and the opportunity to return to England could be exciting for him. Manchester United have been linked with multiple players, and journalist Ben Jacobs has now claimed that they are keeping tabs on the former Leeds United player as well.

Manchester United have to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official offer for the English defender in the summer. They need a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire, and Cresswell would be a superb investment for them. He has shown his ability in the French league, and he has the quality to succeed in England as well.

Ben Jacobs confirmed to Leeds United News: “One player they really like that’s a new name that I can bring to the mix, is Charlie Cresswell, who used to be at Leeds United, England U21 international.

“Wolfsburg came very close to signing him in January. But they were not able to meet the Toulouse valuation, so he’s still there.

“He’s playing every week in Ligue 1, and along with a few other names, he’s one of the profiles that Man United are looking at”.

The 23-year-old is a promising player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a Manchester United player with the right guidance. They have done well to groom young players in the past, and they could play a key role in his development. If they can sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could prove to be a masterstroke in future.

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Tottenham Hotspur are now closing in on Roberto De Zerbi as the next manager.

Igor Tudor has been shown the door, and Tottenham are looking at a quality replacement. The 46-year-old Italian has been identified as the next manager of the club, and he is expected to sign a five-year contract with the North London outfit.

Apparently, Tottenham held talks with the Italian manager last week, and he wanted to wait until the summer before deciding on a move. However, Ben Jacobs has now claimed that an agreement is close, and the Italian has performed a U-turn on his decision. The lucrative contract from Tottenham has changed his mind.

He is a quality manager, and Tottenham would do well to get the deal done. They need a top-quality manager to turn things around. They have had a disastrous season, and they are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League. A club of stature should be pushing for trophies and competing regularly in the UEFA Champions League.

The Italian has shown his quality in the Premier League with Brighton, helping them secure a top-six finish during his time with the Seagulls. There is no doubt that he has the quality to transform Tottenham. His attacking approach could be a good fit for the current players at the North London club. Appointing a quality manager like him will help them attract quality players in the summer as well.

They have been linked with multiple managers in the last few weeks, but it seems that they have now finalised the Italian as their next boss. He will be expected to make an immediate impact and help Tottenham secure Premier League safety.

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Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the RB Leipzig attacker Yan Diomande in recent months.

The 19-year-old has done quite well for the German club, and he is a top target for Liverpool in the summer. According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Philipp Hinze, the German club believes it will be “extremely difficult” to keep the player beyond this season, and he could be on the move soon.

A report from TEAMtalk further claims that former manager Jurgen Klopp could play a crucial role in Liverpool securing his signature. He is currently employed in a senior role within the Red Bull network, and he has a strong influence at the club. It will be interesting to see if he can help Liverpool get across the line.

It is no secret that they need more quality on the flanks. Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave the club in the summer, and they need to replace him properly.

Diomande has 16 goal contributions this season, and he will add explosive pace and flair to the Liverpool attack. They need more unpredictability going forward, and the 19-year-old would be the ideal acquisition. The player is reportedly very keen on a move to Liverpool.

The Premier League side has dealt with RB Leipzig multiple times in the past (during the signings of Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate, and Naby Keita), and the relationship is amicable. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get the deal across the line. Meanwhile, the player is likely to command a premium, and Liverpool will have to spend around €100 million to get the deal done.

The German club is hoping to keep the attacker for another season, but they are not optimistic about succeeding in their efforts.

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Former Tottenham player and manager Tim Sherwood has fired a warning to his old club about the risks of hiring Roberto De Zerbi at this stage of the season.

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The north Londoners now look to be closing in on appointing De Zerbi as their replacement for Igor Tudor, who left his role as interim manager yesterday.

De Zerbi has previously impressed at Brighton and Marseille and Sherwood says he’s a big fan of the Italian tactician, though he also insisted the deal is not one without its risks.

Watch below as the pundit shares his mixed views on the news that De Zerbi could now be set to take the Tottenham job at this late stage of the season…

"This is far from a safe pair of hands" ??

Tim Sherwood on the repots that Roberto de Zerbi would be interested in joining Tottenham Hotspur ?? #skysportsfc pic.twitter.com/YT7VAYJ5cD

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 30, 2026

Sherwood feels it might have made more sense to hire De Zerbi earlier, as his expansive style of play could leave the team too open in their crucial upcoming fixtures.

While there’s a time and a place for a manager like De Zerbi to build a side like that, it’s perhaps not an ideal experiment to be trying with not that many games left and with the club in very real danger of relegation.

Tottenham now confident of hiring Roberto De Zerbi

According to journalist Nicolo Schira, THFC are now said to be confident of hiring De Zerbi straight away, when it had previously been reported that he’d prefer to wait until the start of next season…

#Tottenham are confident to appoint Roberto #DeZerbi as new manager in the next hours. Ready a contract until 2030 for the italian coach. #transfers #THFC https://t.co/QDhUzR1Qmq

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) March 30, 2026

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Spurs fans will just have to hope De Zerbi can have an immediate impact and find success with his methods.

Tottenham are just a point above the relegation zone at the moment, going 13 Premier League games in a row without a win, losing eight of those.

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Manchester United are reportedly not giving up on beating Manchester City to the transfer of Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson.

The England international remains Man Utd’s dream target in the middle of the park, despite the feeling being that Man City are seen as the current frontrunners for his signature.

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Still, it seems the Red Devils won’t give up, with the Sun reporting that they’re making Anderson a priority in that position.

Elliot Anderson transfer saga timeline

This follows plenty of recent speculation around Anderson, with a summary below of some recent reports on this saga…

• 19th March – City described as frontrunners, but with United still determined to win the race for Anderson, who’d likely cost around £80m, according to BBC Sport.
• 21st March – City described as being in advanced talks to sign Anderson, according to an update from Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel.
• 25th March – United looking at Anderson as an ideal no.8 signing, and keen to get a deal done before the World Cup, according to Sky Sports.
• 26th March – However, Sandro Tonali reported as being above Anderson on United’s list of targets in midfield, according to the Daily Mail.
• 28th March – Our exclusive info is that Arsenal sense an opportunity to move for Anderson, as nothing is done with City yet.

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So, overall, a real mixed picture is emerging with regards to MUFC and their midfield targets for the summer.

The most consistent line seems to be that City are in fact leading the race for the 23-year-old, but that United and other clubs are not entirely out of the running yet.

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It may be, however, that Anderson is not necessarily seen as the priority for the Old Trafford club, though, as there’s a lot of talk about Tonali as well.

It will be interesting to see how this pans out, and whose information proved most accurate, and we’ll aim to give you the clearest possible transfer news insight here throughout the summer.

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Former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi may now be open to taking over as Tottenham manager straight away.

The Italian tactician is out of work at the moment after leaving Marseille earlier this season, and has long been regarded as one of the top coaches in the game.

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Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel yesterday that De Zerbi was Spurs’ top target, but that his preference was to take over in the summer.

Still, Romano added that Tottenham were pushing to convince De Zerbi to take the job now, and it seems they may have made some progress in persuading him to change his mind.

Roberto De Zerbi evaluating five-year Tottenham contract

See below as reliable Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims that De Zerbi is now open to joining THFC this season on a five-year contract…

Apertura di De Zerbi a valutare l'offerta del Tottenham, che propone 5 anni di contratto: prossime ore decisive per il sì

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) March 30, 2026

It seems the coming hours will be decisive, with Spurs possibly closing in on their ideal managerial appointment.

If the north Londoners can get this through then it surely boosts their chances of avoiding relegation this season.

Roberto De Zerbi’s impressive record

De Zerbi is yet to take charge of a truly elite European club, but he’s become well known for over-achieving with his teams and getting them to play an attractive brand of football.

Things didn’t go entirely to plan for him at Marseille, but he still left with a decent record, and Tottenham will know all about his Premier League credentials after the job he did at Brighton.

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Igor Tudor’s exit from Spurs was officially announced yesterday and it looks like the right call after his awful record since taking over on an interim basis.

It won’t necessarily be easy for any manager to get Tottenham out of danger of relegation, but De Zerbi seems like the best possible bet for the club at this stage.

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Lamine Camara is fast emerging as one of the most talked-about names ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window, standing out as one of Monaco’s most valuable players.

The Ligue 1 giants have a history of cashing in on their best players when bigger clubs come calling, and my understanding is that they’re expecting Camara to be their big sale this summer.

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The 22-year-old Senegalese talent has established himself as the heartbeat of this Monaco side thanks to his consistency, maturity, physical resilience, and ability to maintain a high tempo. These qualities have caught the attention of several Premier League giants, and Monaco’s traditional “develop and sell high” policy is now being applied to Camara.

I’m told that Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs closely monitoring him, having scouted him for some time. Chelsea are keen to rejuvenate their midfield, while Liverpool’s tactical approach continues to rely on high-energy midfielders, making Camara an attractive target.

“Chelsea have explored the French market a lot in recent times and they’re big admirers of Camara’s profile,” one source said. “It’s not clear yet if he’d be a priority, but he’s on their radar, while Liverpool and Newcastle will likely be there too.”

Lamine Camara transfer won’t come cheap as Monaco set their stance

From Monaco’s perspective, the club would not be opposed to selling Camara but they’re also in no rush. With a stable financial position, I’m told they’re confident they can afford to wait for an “astronomical” offer.

Camara’s current contract runs until 2029, with no release clause, giving Monaco full control over negotiations. “Monaco are open to doing business, but unless someone comes in with an offer in the €65–75 million range, which Premier League clubs are capable of paying, they’ll say no. There’s no pressure on them to sell, and they’d rather keep him as his value could rise even further.”

Lamine Camara one of many midfielders set to move

It’s already well-established that this summer could see a lot of money changing hands for top class midfield players.

In the Premier League alone, we can expect movement for the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, Adam Wharton, and possibly other big names like Enzo Fernandez, Mateus Fernandes, and Joao Gomes.

With the likes of Anderson and Tonali likely to cost upwards of £100m, Camara stands out as a potentially cheaper option on the market, but with just as much quality. Despite Monaco’s resistance to being bullied into selling on the cheap, the financial power of Premier League clubs could ultimately bring this saga to an end in England.

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Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the Sandro Tonali situation as he reports that the Newcastle midfielder is “open” to joining Manchester United.

The Italy international has shone in the Premier League and looks like he could be ready to move up to the next level, with Man Utd joined by Arsenal and Manchester City as admirers.

That’s according to Romano in his latest post on X, formerly Twitter, as he also provided some fresh insight into the situation of Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who is also of interest to some of the same clubs…

? Manchester United have Sandro Tonali very high on their shortlist for June, as reported. The player would be open to the move.

Elliot Anderson, another name on shortlist but Manchester City are still ahead — with very serious interest.

Man City and Arsenal, both also… pic.twitter.com/B9MVRrWljP

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 30, 2026

“Manchester United have Sandro Tonali very high on their shortlist for June, as reported. The player would be open to the move,” Romano said.

“Elliot Anderson, another name on shortlist but Manchester City are still ahead — with very serious interest.

“Man City and Arsenal, both also informed on Tonali situation.”

Sandro Tonali transfer saga timeline

• 6th March – Arsenal chief Andrea Berta working on a deal for Tonali, according to Tuttosport.
• 12th March – Tonali part of three-man list of midfield targets for Man Utd, according to the Sun.
• 19th March – United have made calls to ask about Tonali‘s situation, according to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel.
• 24th March – Tonali wanted by both United and Man City but prefers a return to Serie A, according to talkSPORT.
• 29th March – United have made Tonali their top target, with the 25-year-old likely to cost £100m, according to Matteo Moretto.

Sandro Tonali not the best option out there for Man United

Our view is that Tonali would likely be too expensive to represent an ideal signing for United.

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Even if the former AC Milan man has performed well for Newcastle and could give MUFC an upgrade on their current midfielders, someone like Anderson is younger, has a higher potential, and would cost a similar price.

See below for a comparison of the duo’s stats this season…

That’s why we previously gave Tonali a XXXX score on our Transfer Fit rating system, which takes various factors into account in assessing how successful a signing could be – read more about how it works here.

Do you agree with our rating or would you like to see Tonali move to Old Trafford? Let us know in the comments!

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Tottenham are reportedly considering hiring a manager with a completely different tactical approach in the form of Xavi Hernandez.

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Spurs have just parted ways with Igor Tudor after a disastrous spell as interim manager, which ended up lasting just 44 days.

According to Fichajes, Tottenham are considering a few options, and among those is former Barcelona boss Xavi.

The Spanish tactician has been out of work for some time, but previously impressed in a spell at Barca, winning La Liga to add to a long list of trophies he collected during his playing career.

Xavi also looks like he could still have a fine career in management, with Fichajes noting his possession-based and high-pressing game.

Tottenham eyeing another new manager as relegation threat looms

Tottenham had to make a change from Tudor after such an awful start, with the Croatian tactician somehow managing to take the team even lower than they were under Thomas Frank.

Relegation is now a very real threat for the north London side, so it could be tricky convincing a big name to take the job at this stage of the season.

Xavi is someone who would surely rather wait and see if Spurs are still in the Premier League next season, while he’d also benefit from having a full pre-season with the squad.

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Taking over now would really represent being thrown in at the deep end, even for the best manager, so it looks like it might be tricky for THFC to convince their top targets to take the job.

Former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi is a leading candidate, according to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, but Spurs are facing precisely that problem with him as he’d prefer to wait until the summer to choose his next club.

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Former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is getting increasingly close to the Liverpool job and wants Arda Guler as one of his first signings.

Guler has shown himself to be a hugely exciting young talent during his time at the Bernabeu, and it seems he left a real impression on Alonso.

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The Spanish tactician ended up being sacked after just 34 games in charge of Real Madrid this season, but his fine work at previous club Bayer Leverkusen and his ties with Liverpool from his playing days look like making him a strong candidate for the Reds.

And if he is to replace the struggling Arne Slot, it seems he’d be eager to bring Guler with him to Anfield, according to Fichajes.

What Xabi Alonso has said about Arda Guler in the past

Alonso was full of praise for Guler’s “quality” earlier this season as he discussed how the Turkey international reminded him of a cross between Mesut Ozil and Guti.

“Not just because of his origins, but because of his quality. He’s a mix between Ozil and Guti, because Guti could also play close to the crease while also providing that final pass,” Alonso said, as quoted by Goal.

“The more we find Arda, the better we do. We have to keep pushing him to improve his game, but I’m happy.”

Would Arda Guler strengthen Liverpool?

It could make sense for Guler to work under Alonso again, and LFC will surely be looking to make changes in the attacking midfield department this summer.

With four goals and 12 assists for Real this season, the 21-year-old looks like the kind of creative talent who could take the burden off Florian Wirtz in that area of the pitch, and provide more ammunition for the likes of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike to thrive.

See the table above as we’ve scored Guler to Liverpool as 17/25, the higher end of medium, using our Transfer Fit rating system, which you can find out more about here.

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Guler would surely not come cheap as he’s performed well for Madrid, but it could be a good investment in a top young talent.

There might be more proven options out there, but few fans would be complaining if Guler ended up joining and forming part of a new-look side under Alonso.

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England legend Gary Lineker has named two teams that he thinks are ahead of Thomas Tuchel’s side as favourites for the 2026 World Cup this summer.

Speaking on his podcast, The Rest Is Football, Lineker made it clear that he rates Spain as the favourites for the tournament.

Spain won Euro 2024, beating England in the final, and they’re currently top of the FIFA World Rankings, so their status as the team to beat makes sense.

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Lineker is currently backing Spain, and has France as his second favourites for the trophy, with England in third.

The pundit also mentioned current World Cup holders Argentina as one to watch, as well as five-time winners Brazil.

Gary Lineker on 2026 World Cup favourites

“The World Cup is getting very close now,” Lineker said.

“I know Spain are actually the bookies’ favourites, closely followed by England, France, Argentina and Brazil. I think they’re the big five.

“France have got a hell of a squad, haven’t they? They have an amazing squad, but I’m going to go with Spain.

“I think they could do a repeat of what they did a decade or so ago and win consecutive tournaments. I mean, they’ve got some players, Spain.

“I think Spain have to be the team to beat, Obviously, we’d all love England to win. Portugal could be a decent outside bet as well.

“They will have to control the narrative around [Cristiano] Ronaldo and manage his minutes and see if he accepts that. That will be important for them.

“But they have got some cracking players. I think it’s a good outside bet, Portugal. Also, don’t rule out Argentina and even Brazil.

“But I’m going with Spain. England are definitely one of the frontrunners but I think Spain have to be favourites ahead of us, personally I think France too.

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“I think in recent tournaments, the English team has progressed sufficiently to have a chance of winning it. But I can’t remember any of us actually predicting England to win a tournament for a while.”

Can England win the World Cup?

England made great progress under previous manager Gareth Southgate, reaching the World Cup semi-finals back in 2018, and then two European Championship finals.

Still, the Three Lions are without a trophy since the 1966 World Cup, and there’s a lot of world class competition heading into this year’s tournament.

It will be interesting to see what kind of impact Tuchel can have now that he’s replaced Southgate as manager, with the German tactician overseeing a very strong qualifying campaign.

Tuchel has also won major trophies at club level, including the Champions League with Chelsea, and league titles with both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Barcelona could reportedly be prepared to offer veteran striker Robert Lewandowski a surprise one-year contract on certain conditions.

The Poland international, who will turn 38 this summer, remains a key first-team player for Barca, but it’s hard to imagine he has that much longer left at the very highest level.

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According to Sport, Barcelona would be prepared to extend Lewandowski’s stay by a further year as long as he accepts a pay cut and a deal with more performance-related bonuses.

It remains to be seen if Lewandowski will accept this kind of proposal, with a decision likely to come later, while the former Bayern Munich man will also surely have other opportunities to explore.

Robert Lewandowski to Juventus could be an option

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Lewandowski is also a target for Juventus, so that might be another option for the 37-year-old to remain in a major European league.

With a total of 16 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season, Lewandowski has shown he can still be useful to Barcelona, though those numbers are undoubtedly below what he would have contributed at his peak.

Even last season Lewandowski was still far more prolific, scoring an impressive 42 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions.

It will be interesting to see if he can manage one more year at the Nou Camp, and if not, it also remains to be seen if he’ll even continue playing in Europe or go down the MLS or Saudi route that most ageing players take.

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Robert Lewandowski has had a phenomenal career

If we are winding down towards the end of Lewandowski’s career at the top level, then it’s important to pay tribute to one of the best strikers of the modern era.

Lewandowski has been remarkably consistent as one of the most prolific forwards in world football ever since his Borussia Dortmund days, winning multiple major honours, including the Champions League.

See the table above for Lewandowski’s remarkable scoring numbers down the years for club and country, during which time he won 12 league titles across spells with Dortmund, Bayern, and Barca.

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Liverpool are reportedly battling the likes of Chelsea and Aston Villa for the potential transfer of Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix.

The France international has impressed in the Premier League in recent times, and could be ideal for the Reds right now as they look to strengthen at the back.

It’s been a difficult season for Arne Slot’s side, who have conceded a lot of goals and who don’t look guaranteed to finish in the top four as a result.

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Ibrahima Konate is also nearing the end of his contract so could need replacing this summer, and Lacroix is being linked as a Liverpool target by TEAMtalk.

This is not the first time the 25-year-old has been mentioned as being on LFC’s radar, as the Daily Mail also said similar earlier this season.

Maxence Lacroix to leave Crystal Palace?

Lacroix is supposedly being monitored closely by Liverpool, but also by Chelsea and Villa, in what could be an intriguing battle for his signature this summer.

We’ve seen that the Eagles tend to sell their star names if the price is right, with Eberechi Eze leaving for Arsenal last summer, while Marc Guehi was sold to Manchester City this January.

Lacroix could be another talent they struggle to keep hold of, and he could be ideal to help Liverpool replace Konate if he leaves, as well as giving them a potential long-term successor to the ageing Virgil van Dijk.

Chelsea also have issues at the back, however, with Lacroix looking like he could well be an upgrade on inconsistent performers like Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Wesley Fofana.

For now, however, it could even be that Villa have the advantage in this transfer battle as they look more likely to be able to offer Champions League football next season.

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Unai Emery’s side are currently in fourth spot in the Premier League table, five points above Liverpool and six points above Chelsea.

Lacroix is competing for a place in France’s World Cup squad, so that will surely have given him a taste for playing at the highest level, and moving to a Champions League club would surely help him get into the Les Bleus team more in the future.

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Chelsea central midfielder Enzo Fernandez has hinted he’d welcome a transfer to Real Madrid as he admitted he’d love to live in the Spanish capital.

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The Argentina international has been linked several times with a move away from Chelsea recently, with the player himself playing some part in fuelling that speculation.

See below for his latest comments in a video interview with Spider CARP as he confessed to being a big fan of Madrid, which he says reminds him of Buenos Aires, where the 25-year-old was born…

Enzo Fernández dijo que quiere volver y le gustaría volver a River en un futuro pero estando bien. Y cuando le preguntaron qué lugar le gusta para vivir dijo que le gusta Madrid

Lo que sería verlo a Enzo en el mediocampo del Real Madrid, me vuelvo loco si se da pic.twitter.com/IksxmptUAs

— SpiderCARP ???? (@SpiderCarp23) March 29, 2026

“I’d like to live in Madrid. It’s a beautiful city, reminds me of Buenos Aires,” Fernandez said.

Enzo Fernandez to leave Chelsea?

Here’s a summary of some of the recent Fernandez stories that suggest his Chelsea future is in major doubt this summer:

• 18th March – sources describe Fernandez as 99% likely to look to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of this season, according to Simon Phillips.
• 19th March – our exclusive info confirms that Fernandez’s Chelsea future has been in doubt for some time, with the Blues already preparing to move for Elliot Anderson to replace him.
• 21st March – Fernandez criticises the decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca, admitting his departure unsettled the Chelsea squad.
• 23rd March – Fernandez refuses to rule out leaving Chelsea, simply saying “we’ll see” when asked about what could happen with him this summer.
• 23rd March – Fernandez linked with Real Madrid as talkSPORT claim he sees it as a career-defining step.

How important is Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea?

Fernandez cost huge money to sign from Benfica back in 2023, with BBC Sport reporting at the time that his transfer fee was £107m.

It’s hard to live up to that kind of price tag, but Fernandez has mostly performed well for Chelsea, and links with other big clubs show just how highly he’s regarded in the game.

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The South American has eight goals and three assists in the Premier League this season, with stats specialists WhoScored giving him an overall ranking of 6.95/10 for the campaign so far, making him the fourth highest rated player in the CFC squad.

Overall, Chelsea could probably make big money from Fernandez’s sale, and though he wouldn’t necessarily be easy to replace, bringing in someone like Anderson from Nottingham Forest would potentially be an upgrade.

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Liverpool have reportedly accelerated their interest in Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez as they begin the daunting task of planning for life without Mohamed Salah.

According to the latest reports from Correio da Manhã, the Reds are prepared to fight hard to secure the Colombian international, who has emerged as one of the most prolific finishers in European football this season.

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With Salah officially set to leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, the club’s recruitment team has identified the 28-year-old as a prime candidate to replenish their attacking output.

However, the Merseyside giants are not alone in their admiration, setting the stage for a high-stakes Premier League bidding war.

Liverpool face stiff competition from Newcastle for Luis Suarez

While Liverpool view Suarez as a strong option for their attack, Newcastle United have also placed the striker at the very top of their summer wishlist.

The Magpies are reportedly considering Suarez as a vital upgrade to their attacking rotation.

As per the report, the primary obstacle for both clubs remains Suarez’s hefty €80 million (£69m) release clause.

Reports suggest that neither Liverpool nor Newcastle are currently willing to trigger that full amount given the striker’s age.

Instead, both clubs are expected to test Sporting’s resolve with opening offers in the region of €60m, hoping to negotiate a lower fee before the summer window officially opens.

Luis Suarez has been one of Europe’s most prolific strikers

The intense interest in Suarez is no surprise after a truly remarkable debut season in Lisbon.

Since joining Sporting as a replacement for Viktor Gyökeres last summer, the former Almería man has been in unstoppable form.

In the 2025/26 campaign, he has already racked up a staggering 33 goals and 7 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.

Luis Suarez stats across various clubs via Transfermarkt

His league form is particularly impressive, with 24 goals in just 25 Liga Portugal matches.

Suarez has also proven himself on the elite stage, scoring five goals in eight starts in the Champions League.

His goalscoring form in Sporting is no fluke. He produced similar numbers during his time at Almeria, scoring 41 goals and assisting 13 in 79 games across all competitions.

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Tottenham defender Ben Davies has emerged as a serious option to take over as interim player-manager.

Following Spurs’ second managerial sacking of the season, The Telegraph reports that the Spurs hierarchy is considering the veteran Welshman as part of a seven-man shortlist to lead the club through its relegation battle.

Tottenham currently sit in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone, and are remarkably the only team in the Premier League without a single win in 2026.

With the club winless in 13 league matches, the board is reportedly open to another short-term appointment if they fail to convince Roberto De Zerbi to join immediately.

Tottenham defender Ben Davies considered for interim role

While the idea of a current player taking the reins in a relegation dogfight is rare, Davies is uniquely prepared for the transition.

The 32-year-old, who has been a fixture at the club since 2014, has been quietly preparing for a career in the dugout for years.

In March 2024, Davies was officially awarded his UEFA A and Elite Youth A Licence, having balanced his playing duties with coaching at the Tottenham Hotspur Academy.

Despite currently being sidelined with a fractured ankle suffered in January, Davies remains the longest-serving member of the squad and is viewed as a unifying figure who understands the club.

If Davies is appointed, he would join an elite list of figures who have juggled playing and managing in the Premier League.

High-profile examples include Sir Kenny Dalglish, who famously led Liverpool to a Double as player-manager, and Ryan Giggs, who took interim charge of Manchester United in 2014 while still making appearances.

However, with the Premier League survival on the line, the stakes for Davies would be arguably higher than anyone else.

With Spurs facing their lowest points tally since 1915, the board is also considering experienced “firefighters” like Sean Dyche and former managers Harry Redknapp and Glenn Hoddle.

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Manchester United legend David Beckham has thrown his full support behind Michael Carrick to become the club’s next permanent manager, claiming the interim boss has brought a level of stability not seen in a decade.

Carrick, who took over from Ruben Amorim in January 2026, has overseen a dramatic transformation in form that has propelled United from sixth to third in the Premier League table.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Beckham admitted that watching his former club has become a much more enjoyable experience since Carrick’s appointment.

Beckham hails Michael Carrick as best Man United manager in 10 years

Beckham’s endorsement was emphatic, suggesting that the “calmness” Carrick has instilled is the club’s greatest asset as they push for Champions League qualification.

When asked about the transformation under the former midfielder, he stated:

“Yeah, I must admit, the last few months have been a lot more comfortable than the last 10 years, to be honest. It’s been tough over that time.

“But I think Michael’s got experience. I think he’s got a calmness about him that he’s brought into the club. He knows the club. He knows the players. He knows the way Man United play and the way Man United should play.”

“I’ve always liked Michael as a coach. When you look at him, there’s a calmness. There’s, on the side of the pitch, there’s, I don’t want to say elegance because I’m not sure that’s the right thing to say, but there’s an elegance in the way he is, whether it’s the way he celebrates, whether it’s the way he gets angry.

“You know, all of those things are important in a manager. And I think that the way he’s got the team and brought the team together has been, has been incredible. And I think as a United fan, it’s exactly what we needed.”

Michael Carrick’s excellent record as manager

The statistics since the managerial change on January 13 back up Beckham’s glowing assessment.

In his 10 Premier League matches in charge, Carrick has secured seven wins and two draws, suffering just a single defeat.

This run has seen United amass 23 points from a possible 30, a sharp contrast to the inconsistency that plagued the first half of the campaign.

Man United results under Michael Carrick

Under Carrick’s guidance, United have averaged 2.30 points per game, and the club now holds a six-point cushion over fifth-placed Liverpool.

While the United hierarchy initially planned to wait until the summer to appoint a permanent successor, Carrick is making a strong case for himself to become the club’s next permanent manager.

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Tottenham legend Jermain Defoe has been officially named the new manager of National League side Woking Football Club.

The appointment, confirmed by the club, marks Defoe’s first permanent step into senior management after building his coaching credentials within the Tottenham academy and serving as a player-coach at Rangers under Steven Gerrard.

Woking Football Club is pleased to confirm the appointment of Jermain Defoe as the club’s new Manager. ??

— Woking Football Club (@wokingfc) March 29, 2026

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Jermain Defoe has previously revealed dream to manage Tottenham

While Defoe is fully committed to the task at hand in Surrey, he has never hidden his ultimate coaching ambitions.

Speaking previously to the Daily Mail, the prolific former striker admitted that returning to his beloved Spurs in a managerial capacity would be ‘amazing’.

He said: “It would be amazing to manage Tottenham. And the crazy thing about football is you never know. An opportunity could be around the corner.”

Defoe remains one of the most beloved figures in Tottenham’s modern history.

Over two spells at White Hart Lane, he netted 143 goals, making him the sixth-highest goalscorer in the club’s history.

While he could still land his dream role later on in his career, for now, the task in hand is a promotion push with the Cardinals, where he will look to prove he has what it takes to become a top class manager.

Spurs managerial search continues after Igor Tudor exit

The news of Defoe’s appointment comes at a chaotic time for his former club.

Tottenham are currently scouring the market for their third manager of the season following the departure of Igor Tudor on Sunday.

With Spurs sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone, the vacancy is seen as one of the most high-pressure roles in European football.

Roberto De Zerbi is their top target, with Spurs reportedly pushing hard to secure him immediately.

Sean Dyche, Glen Hoddle and some other names remain short-term candidates if Roberto De Zerbi is not convinced for the role at this stage.

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Tottenham to opt for another short-term manager if they fail to land De Zerbi

If Tottenham fail to convince De Zerbi to join a relegation dogfight immediately, the club is prepared to turn to another short-term manager for now.

As per Romano, Sean Dyche has been discussed for the role as well as some other managers.

The former Everton and Burnley boss has the experience of these high-pressure relegation battles.

For the permanent role, if De Zerbi doesn’t join, Mauricio Pochettino remains a romantic option for a permanent return.

Currently in charge of the USMNT, Pochettino is reportedly open to returning to North London regardless of their league status, but he would only be available after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup this summer.

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Tottenham have officially confirmed that head coach Igor Tudor has left the club by mutual agreement, ending a disastrous 44-day tenure that has pushed the North London giants to the brink of relegation.

The announcement, made on Sunday evening, also confirmed the departures of goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic and physical coach Riccardo Ragnacci.

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Tudor’s brief reign will go down as one of the most difficult periods in the club’s modern history.

Tasked with steadying the ship after replacing Thomas Frank in February, the Croatian managed to win just one of his seven games in charge, a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid that was ultimately insufficient to prevent a 5-7 aggregate exit.

We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect.

Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach.

We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their… pic.twitter.com/I6HUdLdewL

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 29, 2026

Alex Crook: Igor Tudor leaves without a payoff

According to talkSPORT’s Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook, the parting of ways was exceptionally clean from a financial perspective.

As per the journalist, Tudor has agreed to walk away from Tottenham without a termination payoff.

Sources close to Igor Tudor have told @talkSPORT he walks away from #THFC without a pay off.

— Alex Crook ??? (@alex_crook) March 29, 2026

The decision to waive a severance package suggests a mutual recognition that the appointment simply hadn’t worked.

Under Tudor, Spurs failed to win any of their five Premier League fixtures, picking up just a single point in a -1-1 draw against Liverpool while conceding 20 goals across all competitions.

While the results on the pitch were undeniably poor, the sudden nature of the decision has also been linked to a significant personal tragedy.

Tudor reportedly learned of the passing of his father, Mario, immediately following the humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on March 22.

The club’s official statement noted the “bereavement that Igor has recently suffered,” sending their support to him and his family.

The loss of his father, coupled with the “toxic” atmosphere following the Forest debacle, is believed to have been a major factor in Tudor’s desire to step away during the international break.

What’s next for Tottenham?

With only seven games remaining, each game is a cup final for the club as they sit just one point above the relegation zone in 17th place.

Tottenham now face an emergency search for a new manager. Firefighter manager Sean Dyche has already revealed that there have been no talks with Spurs as yet.

Others linked with the role include former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, with the club strongly interested in him.

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It’s considered likely that Cole Palmer could look for a transfer out of Chelsea this summer amid links with Manchester United.

That’s the view of journalist Julien Laurens, speaking on Sky Sports, as he and others discussed the transfer strategy at Stamford Bridge.

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It seems like Palmer and others have been signed by Chelsea with the primary focus being on making a profit.

This could mean the Blues would listen to offers for the England international, though Laurens can’t see anyone paying as much as £150m for him, as has been suggested would be his asking price…

''It's likely that he'd want to leave Chelsea for sure''

The Sunday Supplement assess Chelsea's project and its potential impact on Cole Palmer's future at the club ? pic.twitter.com/JBlxxb1K3q

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 29, 2026

“It’s likely that he’d want to leave Chelsea, for sure,” Laurens said.

“I think the project worked for him when he arrived, in terms of having that game time in the Premier League … but now the Chelsea project is not really going in the right direction.”

Could Cole Palmer leave Chelsea for a transfer to Manchester United?

Palmer started his career at Manchester City and it may be that he’s keen to move back up north at some point.

The Sun have reported again that the 23-year-old is unsettled at CFC, linking him mainly with Man United, as well as other big names in Europe such as Real Madrid.

Still, there’s no doubt Palmer has gone off the boil a little in recent months, and one imagines there won’t be too many teams out there who’d pay crazy money for him.

Given that Palmer has a Chelsea contract until 2033, there’s no pressure on them to accept offers they’re not happy with, so that could make it tricky for him even if he does want to leave.

Chelsea facing important summer

Chelsea’s project doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, and it perhaps makes sense that we’re seeing reports of players wanting out.

As well as speculation about Palmer, there’s also growing talk of Enzo Fernandez possibly pushing for an exit, as reported by Simon Phillips and others.

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It’s surely vital for Chelsea to keep players like Palmer and Fernandez, who have mostly performed very well since joining the club.

Most of their other signings in the BlueCo era have not been as successful, so this project surely cannot go anywhere if those two end up moving on.

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There has been yet another Arsenal player withdrawing from international duty as Piero Hincapie joins Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Noni Madueke as fitness concerns for the Gunners.

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Mikel Arteta’s side have been plagued with injuries for much of the season, with big names like Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz missing large chunks of the campaign.

Meanwhile, other key players like Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori have had spells out, while Eberechi Eze missed the Carabao Cup final through injury and might not be returning that soon.

According to James Benge, Hincapie now has an unspecified issue after “medical tests” and has left the Ecuador squad…

Following medical tests, Piero Hincapie has withdrawn from the Ecuador squad ahead of their friendly against the Netherlands.

— James Benge (@jamesbenge) March 29, 2026

Arsenal fans will hope this isn’t too serious and that both clubs and national teams are just being careful at this late stage of the season, with so many big games coming up between now and May, while there’s then also the World Cup in the summer.

Arsenal injuries – what we know so far

Arsenal can’t afford to lose so many players at once as they look to keep their lead at the top of the Premier League table, and it certainly seems far from ideal that Madueke had to go off in England’s game against Uruguay.

According to the Evening Standard, the injury to Madueke looks like a more serious concern than the likes of Rice and Saka.

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Their report suggests that Rice and Saka withdrawing from England duty was more of a precaution, with the pair expected back for either the upcoming FA Cup tie against Southampton, or the Champions League quarter-final clash with Sporting Lisbon a few days afterwards.

There is similar optimism on William Saliba, who withdrew from the France squad, but it’s less clear how serious Gabriel’s latest setback is after he was missing from Brazil duty.

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Chelsea and Arsenal registered an interest in the transfer of Nico Paz, but he always intended to return to Real Madrid after his spell at Como, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing.

Los Blancos will activate their buy-back clause for the 21-year-old this summer, despite other top clubs also asking about his situation.

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Real Madrid now plan to build around someone they believe will be one of the game’s next big things next season after seeing off competition from the Premier League.

Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City all enquired about this superb talent, only to be told in no uncertain terms that his only intention was to return to Real Madrid.

Sources close to Real Madrid tell me that “Paz only ever wanted to come back to Real Madrid. He’s been promised a key first-team role. They believe he’s the next superstar of world football.”

Nico Paz Premier League transfer snub revealed by sources

I’m also told that Paz had interest from other big clubs, with the 21-year-old having been firmly on Chelsea’s radar for some time.

I first reported here back in September that Chelsea were expected to push for Paz, and I’m told that an enquiry was indeed made, but was unsuccessful.

Sources in the industry have since informed me that Chelsea were not alone, with Arsenal and Manchester City also looking into Paz’s situation and also being turned down by the Argentina international.

“Chelsea were really keen to sign Paz, he’s just the kind of profile they’re looking for,” my source said. “Arsenal and Man City have also watched him and been very impressed. Real Madrid have done really well to secure his future.”

What next for Nico Paz?

Paz initially looked like struggling to break into the Real Madrid team in his first spell at the Bernabeu, but the club always felt there was a big chance he could raise his game with more experience.

With time, that’s precisely what’s happened with the talented young playmaker during his time in Serie A, and the €9m buy-back clause looks like an absolute bargain for a player many in the game feel will soon be worth €100m or more.

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Paz has 17 goals in 68 games in all competitions in his two seasons with Como, drawing comparisons with Barcelona midfield gem Pedri.

It’s not been the best season for Real Madrid this term, so they’ll hope that Paz can come back and make a big impact, perhaps as an upgrade on the likes of Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler, who have not really performed consistently enough.

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Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up a surprise potential transfer raid on rivals Everton for in-form midfielder James Garner.

The England international has performed at a high level for the Toffees this term, and now looks likely to be involved with the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup this summer.

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It could also be that Garner will earn himself a big move, with Liverpool said to be determined to make a move for him, according to Fichajes.

It’s not often we see Liverpool and Everton doing business, so this deal would undoubtedly be hugely controversial if it were to go through.

The 25-year-old is also a former Manchester United player, and again it’s not often the case that players go on to represent them and Liverpool.

James Garner looks set for big summer transfer

Garner has three goals and six assists in all competitions this season, putting in some assured and well-rounded displays in midfield.

Stats site WhoScored has Garner as the highest rated player in the Everton squad, with an average rating of 7.23/10 for the 2025/26 season.

They also state that Garner has a lot of stand-out strengths, such as crossing, passing, tackling, and interceptions, while they also judge that he has no significant weaknesses to his game.

It makes sense that we’re now seeing Garner linked with a big move like LFC, with Arne Slot arguably in need of more quality in the middle of the park.

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Still, Everton have done well to tie Garner down to a new contract, which was recently confirmed on their official site.

Prior to that, the Daily Mail had also linked Garner with his former club Man Utd, who would also surely benefit from adding more midfielders this summer.

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