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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Arsenal are interested in signing West Ham United‘s Matthew Fernandes – The Times
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Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp debate David Raya’s ‘title-winning save’ against West Ham
Manchester United and Barcelona are set to reopen negotiations next week on Marcus Rashford’s future in the hope of constructing a deal – The Independent
Michael Carrick’s representatives have held talks at Carrington as he closes in on becoming Manchester United’s permanent head coach – The Sun
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Casemiro was appearing on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube Channel where he backed Michael Carrick for the Man Utd job
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is once again attracting interest from AC Milan and Besiktas as he considers his options this summer – Daily Mail
João Pedro is not for sale this summer and is considered one of Chelsea’s ‘untouchables’ – Daily Mail
Arsenal face a fight with Porto if they want to sign midfielder Victor Froholdt this summer – The Sun
Mason Mount is determined to stay at Manchester United next season despite limited playing time under Michael Carrick – The Sun
A popular Arsenal fan podcast is at the centre of a legal dispute over a claim that its founder has been cut out of its burgeoning £60,000-per-month earnings – Daily Telegraph
CHELSEA’S MANAGER SEARCH
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Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol takes a closer look at reports linking Xabi Alonso with the vacant managerial job at Chelsea. Is he their top target?
Chelsea are considering sticking with the favoured system of Xabi Alonso – one of the frontrunners for the club’s permanent head coach post – for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City – Daily Telegraph
Xabi Alonso is the frontrunner for the Chelsea job – but wants assurances before accepting the role at Stamford Bridge – The Times
Chelsea’s players believe Xabi Alonso is the ideal candidate to become their next head coach – The Guardian
SPYGATE
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EFL released a statement that suggests the ‘Spygate’ hearing could lead to ‘changes’ to the Championship Play-Off final
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert or technical director Johannes Spors could face a ban if found to have ordered the alleged undercover mission – The Sun
The independent hearing into ‘Spygate‘ will take place on Friday to decide the fate of Southampton’s promotion hopes – Daily Mirror
Middlesbrough are scheduled to return to training on Friday in order to be ready to contest a potential play-off final against Hull at Wembley on Saturday week – The Guardian
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Hearts boss Derek McInnes could yet be sanctioned for his comments in the aftermath of Celtic’s last-gasp victory away at Motherwellbut is cleared to be on the touchline at Parkhead on the final day – Daily Mail
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Hearts boss Derek McInnes was left disappointed by the decision to award Celtic a penalty for handball against Motherwell
Wilfried Nancy reckons his Celtic spell was such a disaster because the players refused to try different things – Scottish Sun
Falkirk have turned down a seven-figure bid from West Bromwich Albion for Barney Stewart – Daily Record
Stephen Robinson has admitted it is unlikely Aberdeen will sign Lyall Cameron on a permanent basis – Daily Record
