Friday’s top headlines and transfer rumors…
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Thomas Tuchel wants Bayern Munich to try and sign Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United if he plans to make a U-turn and commit his future to the German club.
Cole Palmer has backed Mauricio Pochettino to stay on as Chelsea manager next season.
Ange Postecoglou’s testy attitude after Tottenham Hotspur’s loss to Manchester City can be traced back to staff joking that they should field a youth team against the defending champions.
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Arsenal are reportedly in the lead to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Cesco.
Aston Villa are set to sell at least one of their stars this summer despite receiving a £50m Champions League bonus.
Paris Saint-Germain are keeping an eye on Jean-Philippe Mata – as Crystal Palace prepare to lose up to four key players this summer.
Harry Maguire wants VAR to be scrapped for penalties and red cards and only retained for offside.
Liam Roneyall has reportedly turned down the chance to return to Plymouth management immediately.
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Wolves have warned that the Premier League could be “irreparably damaged” if clubs do not abandon VAR and urged rivals to listen to their fans.
Premier League referees will make VAR announcements on-field and broadcast over stadium public address systems next season under new plans from Craig Pawson to make the process more transparent to fans watching matches.
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has revealed he is undergoing treatment after losing his love for football.
Exeter Chiefs have sent fans panicking over the future of England center Henry Slade after they posted an ambiguous video on the club’s social media labeling him “pathetic” over his contract extension.
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Luke Shaw’s inclusion in England’s Euros squad is in doubt after Eric Ten Hag revealed he is still battling a muscle problem.
Newcastle United will be based at the state-of-the-art adidas headquarters in Germany this summer.
PFL founder Donn Davis believes Francis Ngannou could one day fight Jon Jones and says the fight could take place in Saudi Arabia held.
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Mauricio Pochettino has been backed by Chelsea’s key figures ahead of an end-of-season review that will determine his future.
Lando Norris returns to racing after winning his first Formula One race, confident he and his McLaren team have what it takes to start challenging Max Verstappen for the world title.
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Kieran Trippier has criticized Newcastle United’s decision to travel to Australia to play two friendlies against Tottenham Hotspur and the A-League All-Stars three days after the end of the Premier League season, saying the timing was “not ideal”.
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Uncertainty abounds at United, with captain Bruno Fernandes and numerous first-team players reportedly “unhappy” with Ineos’ approach.
Former Premier League star Hatem Ben Arfa has excelled in the emerging sport of cricket after seemingly hanging up his boots.
Athletic
Brazilian striker Ndrick suffered a minor thigh injury after being taken off on a stretcher while playing for Palmeiras on Wednesday night.
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