Thomas Tuchel is increasingly likely to be removed from his role as Bayern Munich manager in the summer, with the Bundesliga champions keen to jump ahead of Liverpool in the race to tempt Xabi Alonso away from Bayer Leverkusen.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have already sounded out potential investment partners at home and abroad as they seek funds to redevelop Manchester United’s historic Old Trafford stadium, with the group now leaning away from using a nearby site.
Jose Mourinho has revealed he rejected the chance to take over as England manager back in 2007, with a contract offer on the table, before Fabio Capello eventually took over.
Manchester United may not need a huge squad overhaul in the summer, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reported to have been impressed by four of their younger squad members – Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, and Diogo Dalot – that he can build around.
Manchester United’s players and staff could hear from Kenyan marathon runners and New Zealand rugby union stars as the club’s new investors seek to bring “marginal gains” into football after consistent success in cycling.
Brighton are drawing up contingency plans to make sure they are ready if head coach Roberto De Zerbi departs at the end of the season for one of a number of high-profile vacancies coming up.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli is, according to reports in Spain, one of five names on Barcelona’s summer shopping list alongside Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma and Everton’s Amadou Onana.
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Chelsea have made an offer to Brighton’s head of recruitment Sam Jewell just 18 months after poaching his predecessor Paul Winstanley.
Everton and 777 Partners are expecting contact from the Premier League this week as their directors and owners test finally comes close to a conclusion.
Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca has revealed Pep Guardiola called him to get as much information as possible about Huddersfield Town’s tactical approach and players before Man City met them in the FA Cup last month, such is his desire to win.
Lyon are expected to allow head coach Sonia Bompastor to have discussions with Chelsea over replacing US-bound Emma Hayes next season.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen features prominently on Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer shortlist after Kylian Mbappe informed the club of his intention to leave this summer.
Roy Hodgson will step aside as Crystal Palace manager, to be replaced by Oliver Glasner, but the official announcement has been delayed by Friday’s training ground drama which ended with the 76-year-old undergoing tests in hospital, Sky Sports reports.
Reports in Italy have claimed Lazio will make a double transfer raid on Sunderland this summer to sign Jack Clarke and Jobe Bellingham.
Arsenal target Jorrel Hato is set to sign a new four-year contract at Ajax next month.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is a summer transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain.
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