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Tom Weber|<\/span>Writer<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Man Utd reached a contract agreement with an unexpected player.<\/p>\n
Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\nPlus, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane inadvertently revealed the club’s summer business and Arsenal received a hugely encouraging update on a left-winger target. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n
Heaton agrees Man Utd extension <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Tom Heaton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMan Utd backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton will stay for another season despite not playing since 2023.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea to sell defenders <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Benoit Badiashile is expected to be sold this summer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nCalum McFarlane has confirmed that Chelsea have too many defenders and will need to offload some deadwood this summer.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Barcola pushed to Arsenal <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Bradley Barcola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLiverpool are pushing PSG superstar Bradley Barcola to Arsenal.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Flick stays at Barca <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Hansi Flick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHansi Flick has officially signed a new Barcelona contract.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Salah axed? <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Mohamed Salah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWayne Rooney believes that Mohamed Salah should be denied his Anfield farewell after his social media outburst at the weekend.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Mourinho picks Real Madrid <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Jose Mourinho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nJose Mourinho will become Real Madrid’s next manager after turning down a \u20ac15 million contract offer from elsewhere.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Anderson uncertainty <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Elliot Anderson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nNottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has admitted that “everything can happen” amid interest in star midfielder Elliot Anderson.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Tonali for sale <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Sandro Tonali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nNewcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is “up for sale” this summer.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Alonso’s job title <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Xabi Alonso<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nXabi Alonso will be Chelsea manager, not head coach, and this is an important distinction.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Man Utd won’t repeat Casemiro deal <\/h2>\n\n
\u00a9 IMAGO – Casemiro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMan Utd have moved beyond the kind of deals that saw them sign Casemiro in 2022 – and that’s a good thing.<\/p>\n
READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\nRelated stories:<\/h2>\n
Build The FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122: LEGO\u00a9 releases stunning football-inspired collection<\/b><\/p>\n
Arsenal Transfer News Today: Endrick update as Gunners present ‘compelling offer’<\/b><\/p>\n
Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen wanted as Alonso makes major call<\/b><\/p>\n
Man Utd Transfer News Today: Anderson message delivered as contract agreement confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n
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