Arne Slot has insisted he has no regrets regarding his management of Mohamed Salah this season, even after the Egyptian superstar officially confirmed his intention to leave Anfield. The tension between manager and star player reached boiling point in December after Salah was dropped from the starting XI for three consecutive matches.
Pep Guardiola has admitted he would not stand in Rodri’s way should the midfielder seek a move to Real Madrid. The Manchester City boss acknowledged the lure of the Spanish giants following the Ballon d'Or winner's recent hints about a return home.
Liverpool are facing a defining month in their bid to keep Ibrahima Konate having been informed that Real Madrid are not currently planning on offering a deal to the out-of-contract defender. The France international is approaching the final stages of his current deal, sparking a high-stakes standoff between the player's camp and the Reds' hierarchy.
Jermain Defoe experienced a rollercoaster introduction to life in the dugout as his Woking side fought back from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw against Eastleigh. The former England international saw his managerial debut nearly ruined by a defensive collapse before a spirited late rally saved a point at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.
Liverpool legend Vladimir Smicer believes it is only a matter of time before Jurgen Klopp makes a sensational return to the Anfield dugout. The German tactician, who called time on his historic Reds career in 2024, is being tipped to step back into the breach as pressure continues to mount on current boss Arne Slot.
Chelsea face brewing uncertainty in midfield as Moises Caicedo has become the latest star to address the possibility of a future move to Real Madrid. His comments come at a sensitive time for the Blues, arriving just as team-mate Enzo Fernandez was handed a club sanction for making similar remarks regarding his long-term ambitions away from west London.
Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi believes Cesc Fabregas would consider a move to Manchester United despite his Arsenal and Chelsea ties, while also backing Michael Carrick to lead the Red Devils to future success. Fabregas is currently the manager of Como and overseen tremendous project with the Italian club.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has leaped to the defence of Rayan Cherki after the Manchester City playmaker was accused of disrespecting the Gunners during the Carabao Cup final. The French youngster sparked controversy by performing keepy-uppies during the match and taking a selfie in front of the dejected Arsenal squad at full-time.
Aston Villa are facing a fight to keep hold of Morgan Rogers this summer as the England international prepares to weigh up his options. The versatile attacker has attracted serious interest from the Premier League's elite following another superb season of performances at Villa Park.
Mikel Arteta has admitted that Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup is "not good for football" as he prepares to help Riccardo Calafiori move on. The Arsenal boss is currently readying his squad for an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Southampton following a turbulent international break.
Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama has fired a message of support to his former club in their battle against Premier League relegation. The Kenyan, who became a cult hero in north London under Mauricio Pochettino, retired on Friday and is now turning his attention to coaching as he backs new Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi to navigate the club out of its current crisis.
Manchester United and Manchester City are preparing to go head-to-head in a massive transfer battle for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Both clubs are keen to wrap up a deal as soon as the Premier League season concludes to avoid a bidding war driven by the upcoming World Cup.
Enzo Fernandez's agent has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior and the club hierarchy, labelling the decision to drop the midfielder as "completely unfair." The Argentine World Cup winner has been sanctioned following public comments regarding his desire to one day live in Madrid amid links to Real.
Dominik Szoboszlai has reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool as the club enters talks to extend his stay at Anfield. Despite persistent speculation linking the Hungarian captain with European giants like Real Madrid, the midfielder has made it clear that his immediate future remains on Merseyside.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has moved to clarify his fitness situation following concerns that a recurring hamstring issue could jeopardise his participation at the upcoming World Cup. While head coach Arne Slot has confirmed the Brazilian will miss a crucial run of fixtures, the shot-stopper is adamant that he has not suffered a fresh injury setback in his recovery process.
