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In the end, Manchester United probably didn't have much other choice; after leading the club back into the Champions League during a remarkable interim tenure, Michael Carrick has been appointed head coach on a permanent basis. However, having already played down the achievement of returning to European football's top table, he will know the real work starts now.

Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has announced his retirement from professional football. The veteran defender shared an emotional farewell message after bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned 20 seasons across Europe.

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson has defended record signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz after difficult first seasons at Anfield. The departing left-back insists both players will become major successes despite criticism surrounding their huge transfer fees.

Jorge Jesus has confirmed his departure from Al-Nassr after winning the Saudi Pro League title and insisted Pep Guardiola should be “proud” to replace him amid rumours linking the Manchester City boss with the club. The Portuguese coach also opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in his move to Saudi Arabia.

Former England international Mark Hateley has lauded Harry Kane's foresight, claiming the prolific striker used his elite footballing intelligence to anticipate Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic downfall before completing his big-money move to Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old forward has found silverware and stability in Germany while his former side have fallen into a relegation battle.

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Barcelona have identified Cristian Romero as their leading defensive target this summer. Tottenham are demanding at least €60 million for the Argentina international, but Barca are hoping the defender’s desire to leave could reduce the fee.

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has broken his silence regarding his future as he prepares to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. The decorated Portuguese midfielder admitted he has a specific plan in mind for his next career move, heavily fuelling transfer speculation while confirming he would not be returning to Benfica.

As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.

Arsenal have received a significant fitness boost at the perfect time as Mikel Merino has officially returned to training. The Spanish midfielder has been sidelined since February, but his recovery provides Mikel Arteta with a major selection lift ahead of the new Premier League champions' final game of the domestic season and Champions League final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Djed Spence is prepared to soldier on despite suffering a painful broken jaw after a challenge from Liam Delap during Tottenham's Premier League defeat against Chelsea. As a result of the injury, the full-back is reportedly expected to feature in a custom-made protective mask for Spurs' final game of the season at home to Everton.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been criticised after opting to fly back to Argentina rather than support his team-mates in their final-day Premier League relegation decider against Everton. The injured defender is travelling home to watch his boyhood club, Belgrano, in a historic championship decider against River Plate on Sunday instead of sitting in the stands at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are reportedly set to miss out on England's 2026 World Cup squad, with Thomas Tuchel's final 26-man list being leaked ahead of Friday's official announcement. Luke Shaw is also expected to join Manchester United team-mate Harry Maguire in being omitted from the squad for the tournament in North America.

Barcelona winger Raphinha has opened up about his 2022 departure from Leeds United, revealing he turned down lucrative offers from London's premier clubs – widely understood to be Chelsea and Arsenal – to secure a move to the Camp Nou. In a new interview, the Brazil international labelled his choice as the greatest decision of his professional career.