{"id":8491,"date":"2026-05-14T20:19:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8491"},"modified":"2026-05-14T20:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T20:19:20","slug":"mateus-fernandes-arsenal-keen-on-signing-west-ham-midfielder-this-summer-paper-talk-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=8491","title":{"rendered":"Mateus Fernandes: Arsenal keen on signing West Ham midfielder this summer – Paper Talk | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…<\/p>\n

PREMIER LEAGUE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arsenal <\/strong>are interested in signing West Ham United<\/strong>‘s Matthew Fernandes<\/strong> – The Times<\/p>\n

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Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp debate David Raya’s ‘title-winning save’ against West Ham<\/span>
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Manchester United<\/strong> and Barcelona <\/strong>are set to reopen negotiations next week on Marcus Rashford’s<\/strong> future in the hope of constructing a deal – The Independent<\/p>\n

Michael Carrick’s <\/strong>representatives have held talks at Carrington as he closes in on becoming Manchester United’s<\/strong> permanent head coach – The Sun<\/p>\n

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Casemiro was appearing on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube Channel where he backed Michael Carrick for the Man Utd job<\/span>
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Liverpool<\/strong> defender Joe Gomez <\/strong>is once again attracting interest from AC Milan<\/strong> and Besiktas <\/strong>as he considers his options this summer – Daily Mail<\/p>\n

Jo\u00e3o Pedro<\/strong> is not for sale this summer and is considered one of Chelsea’s<\/strong> ‘untouchables’ – Daily Mail<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/strong> face a fight with Porto <\/strong>if they want to sign midfielder Victor Froholdt<\/strong> this summer – The Sun<\/p>\n

Mason Mount is determined to stay at Manchester United<\/strong> next season despite limited playing time under Michael Carrick – The Sun<\/p>\n

A popular Arsenal <\/strong>fan podcast is at the centre of a legal dispute over a claim that its founder has been cut out of its burgeoning \u00a360,000-per-month earnings – Daily Telegraph<\/p>\n

CHELSEA’S MANAGER SEARCH<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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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?<\/span>
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Chelsea<\/strong> are considering sticking with the favoured system of Xabi Alonso<\/strong> – one of the frontrunners for the club’s permanent head coach post – for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City – Daily Telegraph<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso<\/strong> is the frontrunner for the Chelsea <\/strong>job – but wants assurances before accepting the role at Stamford Bridge – The Times<\/p>\n

Chelsea’s<\/strong> players believe Xabi Alonso<\/strong> is the ideal candidate to become their next head coach – The Guardian<\/p>\n

SPYGATE<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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EFL released a statement that suggests the ‘Spygate’ hearing could lead to ‘changes’ to the Championship Play-Off final<\/span>
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Southampton<\/strong> boss Tonda Eckert <\/strong>or technical director Johannes Spors<\/strong> could face a ban if found to have ordered the alleged undercover mission – The Sun<\/p>\n

The independent hearing into ‘Spygate<\/strong>‘ will take place on Friday to decide the fate of Southampton’s promotion hopes – Daily Mirror<\/p>\n

Middlesbrough <\/strong>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<\/p>\n

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SCOTTISH FOOTBALL<\/h3>\n

Hearts<\/strong> boss Derek McInnes <\/strong>could yet be sanctioned for his comments in the aftermath of Celtic’s last-gasp victory away at Motherwell<\/strong>but is cleared to be on the touchline at Parkhead on the final day – Daily Mail<\/p>\n

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Hearts boss Derek McInnes was left disappointed by the decision to award Celtic a penalty for handball against Motherwell<\/span>
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Wilfried Nancy <\/strong>reckons his Celtic <\/strong>spell was such a disaster because the players refused to try different things – Scottish Sun<\/p>\n

Falkirk <\/strong>have turned down a seven-figure bid from West Bromwich Albion<\/strong> for Barney Stewart<\/strong> – Daily Record<\/p>\n

Stephen Robinson<\/strong> has admitted it is unlikely Aberdeen <\/strong>will sign Lyall Cameron<\/strong> on a permanent basis – Daily Record<\/p>\n

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