Monday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
Daily Mail
Pep Guardiola is expected to bring an end to his unprecedented period of dominance at Manchester City next summer.
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After losing the FA Cup final to formidable Manchester United, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola took responsibility for the result and blamed it on his own tactics.
Ederson is considering ending his time at Premier League champions Manchester City and is targeting a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
Leeds United fans have come under fire after a video was posted on social media showing them singing vulgar chants aimed at Chancellor Rishi Sunak, a Southampton supporter, ahead of Sunday’s Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.
Crystal Palace could secure their first signing of the summer as early as Monday, with Real Betis defender Shadi Riad due to arrive in London for a medical.
Aston Villa are offering Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley a three-year contract in an attempt to entice him to stay in the Premier League.
Everton are interested in Newcastle United winger Yankuba Minteh, who impressed during the 2023-24 season on loan at Feyenoord.
With it unclear whether Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer, the manager reportedly has the backing of several key figures at the club.
Chelsea insiders have said that former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is the front-runner to take over as Chelsea manager as he ticks all the boxes the club are looking for.
Independent
Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi have emerged as the favourites to become Chelsea’s next manager, but there are concerns that Kieran McKenna may not yet be ready for such a high-profile role.
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Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy has explained when a decision regarding Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United could be made.
In Manchester United’s new football hierarchy, manager Erik ten Hag still retains the backing of senior officials and there are concerns that removing him from his role would not be well received by supporters.
The Daily Telegraph
Manchester United officials are continuing to consider their managerial options ahead of this week’s season review and have met with representatives of both Thomas Frank and Mauricio Pochettino.
Manchester United will wait for the summer transfer window to close before turning their attention to securing the future of teenage sensation Koby Mainu.
Times
Manchester United’s board will review the season before deciding on manager Erik ten Hag’s future.
Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City’s summer transfer plans are on track and is considering shuffling his squad, with the Saudi Arabian club keen to sign Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva open to offers of more than £50m.
Sun
Manchester United have a transfer policy of buying young players from other clubs and are open to signing 16-year-old striker Igor Tillon from Blackburn Rovers.
Philippe Coutinho is set to leave Aston Villa this summer to return to one of his former clubs, Vasco da Gama.
Jack Grealish is fighting for Euro 2024 qualification with four players above him in the table after a nightmare end to the season.
Daily Mirror
England fans are furious after being told it will cost £556 to stay at the team’s official training camp in Gelsenkirchen, where the team will play Serbia on June 16, for a minimum two-night stay.
Sofiane Amrabat is unsure whether his loan move to Manchester United will become permanent, but says staying at Old Trafford is “definitely an option”.
Barcelona are trying to poach Luis Diaz from Liverpool this summer, with sporting director Deco reportedly already in talks with his agent.
Following his release from Manchester United, Mason Greenwood has said farewell to the Getafe fans, thanking them for “welcoming me as one of them”.
Daily Express
Mason Greenwood has thanked Getafe for his loan move to Spain this season but has made no mention of his long-term future outside Manchester United.
Liverpool and Chelsea could both be in talks to sign Leeds United winger Crisencio Somerville after the English club missed out on promotion to the Premier League on Sunday.
Chelsea are attempting to hijack Newcastle United’s bid to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.
Jack Grealish nearly fell off Manchester City’s open-top bus twice during the parade before two team-mates rushed to his rescue.
Athletic
The futures of four Real Madrid players – Nacho, Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez and Joselu – remain unclear after negotiations on new contracts were postponed due to the club’s run to the Champions League final.
Daily Star
PDC darts stars have been warned about sneaking alcohol onto tournament grounds.
Parents
Manager Russell Martin has stressed after their Championship play-off final victory that Southampton will not change their style on their return to the Premier League and has vowed to prove the doubters wrong.
Daily Record
Rangers should benefit from Atalanta finishing the season strongly, securing a seeding for the Champions League third qualifying round and play-offs, but it also means Hearts will have to win the Europa League play-offs rather than qualify for the group stage.
