Liverpool ‘transfer priority lies’ with top Man Utd target as they ‘end interest’ in Leeds star

Liverpool have ended their interest in Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville and are turning their attention to Man Utd target Michael Olise, according to reports.

The Reds are set for a summer of change after Jurgen Klopp left the club at the end of the season .

Michael Edwards has returned to as FSG s CEO of football, while Richard Hughes has been appointed as the Premier League club s new sporting director.

Slot will work with the players as the new head coach with Edwards and Hughes likely to make a lot of transfer decisions ahead of the new campaign.

There has already been speculation that Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk s futures could be up in the air after Klopp s decision to leave, with all of their contracts up for renewal.<…

Bayern Munich star ‘not active’ in contract talks amid Real Madrid, Man City links

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has once again refused to be drawn on his long-term future amid links to the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Kimmich, 29, arrived at the German giants from RB Leipzig in 2015 has become a crucial member of their squad, but he has just one year remaining on his contract and has so far not seen a deal brokered for him to continue at the Allianz Arena.

Kimmich s Bayern future unclear

Last season was a disappointing one for Bayern. They missed out on the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2012, and ended the campaign in third behind both champions Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart. They ended the season without silverware after missing out on the German Cup and being knocked out of the Champions League by Madrid.

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Real Madrid lead Arsenal in race to sign £50m England star in shock Premier League raid

According to reports, Arsenal face competition from several elite European clubs in the race to sign Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi this summer.

Many expected to be a weak link for England at Euro 2024 as he replaced injured Manchester United star Harry Maguire in Gareth Southgate s starting XI alongside John Stones.

But the Palace star has massively surpassed expectations at Euro 2024 and has arguably been England s best player while most of his teammates have underdelivered.

Guehi provided a brilliant assist for Jude Bellinham s overhead kick to save in the round of 16 against Slovakia as the Palace defender produced another brilliant performance.

Unfortunately for England, Guehi will miss their quarter-final tie against Switzerland after r…

England ‘willing to wait’ for Man City boss as they draw up incredible plan to ‘coax’ Guardiola

The Football Association are prepared to wait a year to land Man City boss Pep Guardiola as their replacement for Gareth Southgate as England manager, according to reports.

after their .

It was their second European Championship final defeat in a row with Southgate criticised throughout the tournament for his team selection and tactics by fans and pundits.

But Southgate can leave with his head held high after leading the Three Lions to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final over their last four major tournaments.

The FA had been keen for Southgate to stay on beyond his existing contract, which ran until December, but now must identify someone to build on Southgate’s impressive tenure as boss.

FA chief executive Mark Bulli…

Man Utd: Ratcliffe’s Ten Hag decision ‘surprises’ Neville as Keane delivers sack warning

Gary Neville has admitted that he was surprised Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave head coach Erik ten Hag a new contract.

was under pressure for most of the 2023/24 campaign as Man Utd struggled en route to finishing eighth in the Premier League.

s season ended on a high as they beat arch-rivals Man City at Wembley to win the FA Cup, but Ten Hag was still expected to be replaced in the summer.

Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Gareth Southgate and Kieran McKenna were mooted as potential replacements, but co-owner Ratcliffe and his recruitment team eventually opted to stand by Ten Hag, who has extended his contract until 2026.

if Man Utd have a poor start to the season and his recent contract extension surprised Neville.

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Liverpool: Zubimendi ‘final doubts’ threaten ‘triple transfer move’ with Slot eyeing ‘shrewd’ signing

According to reports, Real Sociedad and Spain star Martin Zubimendi is yet to give a definitive yes to Liverpool as he has final doubts about a move.

has emerged as Liverpool s priority target as new head coach Arne Slot wants the Premier League giants to sign a new no.6.

The talented midfielder has been heavily linked with several Premier League clubs in recent months and

are yet to make a signing this summer but they are looking to complete a couple of deals before the transfer window closes,

Zubimendi has a £51m release clause in his contract and he s yet to decide on a move to Liverpool. A new report from journalist Matteo Moretto claims he has final doubts about leaving Real Sociedad .

Next week will be important for both of Real Sociedad…

Arsenal have ‘not ruled out’ attempt to ‘lure’ second star Spaniard to club after Merino

Arsenal have reportedly not ruled out the potential of signing Nico Williams after that of fellow Spaniard Mikel Merino, which is set to become official today.

The Gunners have added to their squad with the quality of Riccardo Calafiori already this season. He starred for Italy in Euro 2024, and another player who had a good Euros is soon to sign.

Arsenal have had sights on Merino, who won the tournament with Spain he scored the winner in the quarter-final for a while, and it was reported of late that they had .

, Merino is expected to officially sign today (August 23), and his manager, Imanol Alguacil, has stated he is proud to see him making this step .

Arsenal could follow the signing of one Euro 2024-winning Spaniard to another, as it seems they coul…

Ten Hag hits out at reporter in fiery exchange as six Man Utd ‘mistakes’ are pointed out

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag had a fiery exchange with a reporter following their 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool on Sunday.

The Red Devils were second best all match against their arch-rivals as a brace from Luis Diaz and another goal from Mohamed Salah .

Ten Hag was under pressure at the end of last season after could only finish eighth in the Premier League but secured European football by winning the FA Cup.

Performances were extremely underwhelming with many expecting the Dutchman to lose his job at the end of the season but INEOS decided to stick with Ten Hag as they look to change the club s fortunes on the pitch.

And Ten Hag is now back under pressure after their result against Man Utd and it was on show as the Red Devils boss showed his spiky side…

Newcastle: Bemused Howe asked to rate ‘bromance’ with Mitchell as he admits ‘fall out’

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has launched a staunch defence of his transfer spending amid suggestions that the club’s former recruitment set-up had not been fit for purpose.

New sporting director Paul Mitchell last week claimed the policy he had inherited from predecessor Dan Ashworth needed a significant overhaul at the end of a difficult summer transfer window during which he was ultimately unable to land top target Marc Guehi after being parachuted into the club in July.

However Howe, who had presided over the signings of Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes in the midst of a relegation battle before Ashworth took office and then saw Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento arrive at St James’ Park as t…

Barcelona man out after ‘complete rupture’; ex-Real Madrid star ‘wants to join’ as replacement

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to be out for a while after suffering a complete rupture of a tendon in his right knee.

Ter Stegen was stretchered off during Barcelona s 5-1 win against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday.

Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen likely to miss rest of season

The German s right knee buckled when he fell awkwardly after going for a high cross and the Catalan giants confirmed on Monday that he has undergone surgery.

A statement read: First team player Marc Andre ter Stegen underwent successful surgery this afternoon on a patellar tendon injury in his right knee, performed by Dr Joan Carles Monllau under the supervision of the FC Barcelona Medical Services at the Hospital de Barcelona.

He will be unavailable for…