BBC
Real Madrid have come to an agreement to sign Bayern Munich and Canada left-back Alphonso Davies, 23, and will look to complete the deal either this summer or in 2025, when he becomes a free agent. (Athletic - subscription required)
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino's future is uncertain after his side's Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool, with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim a potential replacement. (Mail)
Manchester United are expected to offload several players this summer with Brazil winger Antony, 24, among those they would be prepared to sell. (MEN)
Chelsea hope to sell defender Trevoh Chalobah, 24, and Albania forward Armando Broja, with the futures of England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, and Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 25, also in doubt as they look to make major changes this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal are in the race to sign Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28, in the summer. (Football Insider)
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne would prefer a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) over the Saudi Pro League. The Belgium international turns 33 this summer, when his contract enters its final year. (Athletic - subscription required)
Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, 51, is open to coaching in Italy, with the French great linked with a return to Juventus. (La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italian)
England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 25, is keen to leave Arsenal in the summer after losing his place to Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 28. (Football Insider)
Tottenham are leading the chase for in-demand Hull City sensation Jaden Philogene, 22, although Aston Villa have a buyback clause for the England Under-21s winger. (Teamtalk)
England youth international Omari Forson,19, could leave Manchester United this summer, with the attacking midfielder out of contract at Old Trafford. (Athletic - subscription required)
Celtic are eyeing a move for Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 25, as they search for a number one for next season. (Football Insider)
Nice and France centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 24, is interested in moving back to Barcelona despite interest from Manchester United. (90min)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United will listen to offers for Antony this summer as the Brazil winger's miserable Old Trafford career continues to fizzle out.
Mauricio Pochettino's long-term position as Chelsea head coach is uncertain, with qualification for European football emerging as a crucial factor in determining the Argentine's future.
Chelsea have a long-standing interest in Ruben Amorim at Sporting Lisbon, but the Portuguese is expected to have high-profile options who can offer him European football next season.
Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan is set to fly out to the States this week to meet with Reds owners Fenway Sports Group, with the topic of the next sporting director and Jurgen Klopp replacement surely on the agenda.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been issued with a two-match suspension after making an X-rated gesture at antagonising Al Shabab supporters over the weekend, according to reports.
Jon Rahm has revealed that Tiger Woods wasn't as accepting of his $500m move to LIV Golf as his friend and business partner Rory McIlroy.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea's Premier League rivals believe the club must make major sales by June 30 to avoid the threat of running into profit and sustainability trouble.
Liverpool's Carabao Cup success has opened the possibility of an end-of-season open top bus parade to invite hundreds of thousands of supporters to bid farewell to Jurgen Klopp.
Everton's 10-point deduction has been reduced to six while some frustrated Premier League clubs plot a push for a relaxation of spending rules.
Nottingham Forest will launch their defence against the Premier League charge for breaking financial rules next week.
Marcus Smith is poised to return to England's training squad and be in contention to face Ireland following his calf injury.
Wasps have secured a temporary stadium to play in while their long-term home is built in Kent as the club continue its rise back from financial oblivion.
THE SUN
Manchester United are reportedly planning a mass exodus this summer to save millions on wages.
Arsenal and Chelsea have reportedly been handed a boost in their pursuit of Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
Manchester United breakthrough ace Omari Forson could leave the club in June when his contract expires.
Amir Khan has revealed he is back training again with a big fight on his mind - but it will NOT be against Jake Paul.
DAILY MIRROR
Former Premier League title winner Shinji Okazaki has announced he will retire at the end of the season with his body 'falling apart'.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to sell 10 Manchester United stars as part of a major squad overhaul.
EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea have recruited Owen Eastwood to lead a project on history and identity, which will encompass the entire club.
THE ATHLETIC
Burnley have no plans to part ways with manager Vincent Kompany despite fears over relegation from the Premier League.
Real Madrid and Alphonso Davies have reached a verbal agreement for the Bayern Munich left-back to join in 2024 or 2025.
Salford City have announced that they are exploring new investment opportunities in the club.
Patrick O'Connor, a private pilot for British billionaire Joe Lewis, pleaded guilty to insider trading and conspiracy charges in federal court on Monday morning in Manhattan.
The Women's Super League (WSL) recorded the biggest growth worldwide in internet search for global sports leagues and competitions in 2023, research has revealed.
Argentina will play Ecuador and Guatemala in the United States in June as warm-up matches ahead of the Copa America.
DAILY EXPRESS
Philippe Coutinho believes that Jurgen Klopp has what it takes to be a successful Barcelona manager if he opts to head to the Camp Nou at the end of the season.
DAILY RECORD
Maik Nawrocki has left Celtic facing another defensive injury sweat.
St Johnstone have confirmed that striker Adama Sidibeh has been released from hospital following his collapse in the aftermath of Saturday's match against St Mirren.
Brighton are interested in Motherwell youngster Dylan Wells.
Kilmarnock have offered a new deal to teenage striker Zander Craik - in a bid to try and fend off growing English Premier League interest.
Guardian
Jarrod Bowen treble earns West Ham win to leave leaky Brentford in trouble
Jacob Steinberg at the London Stadium
Jarrod Bowen (right) holds up three fingers after completing his hat-trick in the second half. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images/Reuters
Nobody could accuse David Moyes of failing to lay on enough entertainment during this 4-2 win for West Ham. Only Brentford, perched five points above the bottom three after their fifth defeat in six games, wanted to look elsewhere. Thomas Frank will be focusing less on West Ham’s creative mojo returning and more on his defence’s meek attempt to deal with Jarrod Bowen hunting down his first hat-trick in claret and blue.
It promises to be a nervous few months if Brentford, who face Arsenal and Chelsea next, continue to ship goals at such an alarming rate. Although Ivan Toney’s brio in attack kept alive hopes of an unlikely comeback, the worries at the other end felt overwhelming long before full time. West Ham, who delighted in ending a slump that had revived complaints about Moyes’s style of play, could not have asked for more obliging opponents.
Their first league win over Brentford in five attempts owed much to Bowen’s elusive movement and devastating finishing. This was the forward at his most irrepressible, the return of his goalscoring touch welcome ahead of England naming their squad for the next international break, though it should not be overlooked that Lucas Paquetá’s return from a calf injury was key to West Ham reviving their hopes of qualifying for Europe.
“Maybe it is getting Paquetá back,” Moyes said after his side ended an eight-match winless run in all competitions. “It had an impact on the crowd and team. His ability to make key passes and retain possession helped us.”
The memory of West Ham’s capitulation against Arsenal in their previous home game hung in the air at kick-off. Yet if there was pressure on Moyes, whose hopes of a new deal remain in the balance, it was difficult to tell. This, after weeks of constipated football, was West Ham back to their counterpunching, aggressive best.
Brentford were vulnerable without Ethan Pinnock in defence. They escaped when Tomas Soucek fired over from close range in the fourth minute but they did not heed the warning. Frank Onyeka was too ponderous when a pass reached him in midfield. Edson Álvarez stepped in, James Ward-Prowse found Emerson Palmieri and the left-back teed up Bowen.
Everything felt purposeful. Bowen, who had not scored for seven games, took a touch and let fly. Mark Flekken, Brentford’s goalkeeper, had no chance of stopping the forward’s swerving drive. “We didn’t have a good level individual and collectively,” Frank said. “West Ham had a good level and Bowen was unplayable.”
Of less concern to Frank was the impact on Brentford of the reduction to Everton’s points deduction earlier in the day, even though it meant his side dropped a place before kicking a ball. “I’m just focused on a bad performance,” he said, perhaps thinking of Bowen doubling the lead after another turnover of possession in the seventh minute. Mohammed Kudus cruised through the middle and Vladimir Coufal stormed past Sergio Reguilón. West Ham’s right-back had ample time to cross for Bowen, joint-third in the Premier League’s goalscoring table this season, to convert.
Emerson Palmieri smashes his shot past Mark Flekken for West Ham’s fourth goal. Photograph: James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images
At least Brentford fought. They pounced when West Ham’s concentration dipped in the 13th minute. Kurt Zouma and Emerson blundered and Toney found the lively Keane Lewis-Potter, who released Neal Maupay. Konstantinos Mavropanos was not close enough to the striker when he scooped a shot past Alphonse Areola.
The game grew spiky. Brentford appealed for a penalty when Kudus shoved Reguilón. Paquetá missed two chances. Kevin Nolan, West Ham’s assistant coach, clashed with Maupay before the second half.
West Ham soon regained their composure. They pulled clear when Kudus resumed his torture of Reguilón. The winger twisted and turned before crossing for Bowen to head in his 14th league goal of the season, his best ever return in a single campaign.
Brentford tried to respond, Onyeka testing Areola at his near post, but their resistance was over. Their defence was all over the place after Ben Mee limped off. Frank, who could have done without losing another player to injury, could only wince as Emerson completed the rout by smashing in a stunning shot from 20 yards. Yoane Wissa’s late consolation meant little, even if the pragmatist in Moyes abhorred the defending.
Sport Witness
West Ham and Bournemouth ‘studying possible moves’ to sign same player – Offer battle may be ahead
West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth are chasing AS Roma’s Edoardo Bove ahead of the summer window.
The 21-year-old is a product of the Serie A side’s youth system and was promoted to their first team in 2021.
Bove’s playing time has gradually increased and he’s been a regular since the start of this season, making 32 appearances so far. His development has caught the attention of West Ham and Bournemouth.
That’s according to TuttoMercatoWeb, who explain that the Premier League duo have been tracking the midfielder this season. He’s maintained his place in the side even after Daniele De Rossi replaced José Mourinho earlier this year.
With regards to David Moyes’ side and the Cherries, it’s claimed they are ‘studying possible moves’ to secure the Italy U21 international’s services.
Last December, the midfielder signed a deal until 2028. TMW state the Giallorossi have no intention of parting ways with him, unless there’s an ‘indispensable’ offer. There’s no mention of the figure needed to please Roma.
For now, West Ham and Bournemouth are only ‘thinking about’ whether to make a move for Bove in the next window, and if they do, they’ll have to find a way to convince Roma.
Sport Witness
“Doesn’t fight” – Big doubts after big purchase from West Ham, signing more concerned with PlayStation
On the long list of failed West Ham strikers, Gianluca Scamacca probably doesn’t rank very highly, but he’s very much on there.
The Italian’s year-long spell at the London Stadium was a miserable one, to say the least, and he’s yet to bounce back from it at new club Atalanta, as Corriere della Sera detail today.
They cover the player and provide something of a character assassination of the West Ham man, who is not earning fans at the Italian club.
The say the striker, signed from West ham for €25m plus €5m in bonuses in the summer, ‘doesn’t fight’ and ‘doesn’t sacrifice himself’ for the team.
He seems to have decided against giving anything, ignoring criticism from Atalanta’s manager and even those from Italy coach Luciano Spalletti, and seemingly more focused on playing the PlayStation.
He’s reportedly addicted to the console, despite them being banned by the Italy coach, and it’s creating problems, particularly in terms of attitude.
His latest ‘inadequate performance’ came in the 1-1 draw with Milan, in which he appeared like a ‘foreign body’, refusing to use any of his abilities to his advantage and instead putting in lifeless, poor displays and ignoring ‘provocations’ from Gasperini and Spalletti alike.
He needs to ‘change his tune’ as his current career is on the slide, with the newspaper labelling him ‘over-tattooed for pleasure’ and ‘over-salaried to play’.
They believe he needs to choose what path he wants to take as he’s currently on the one that will see him ‘rolling into other worlds’ and away from the top clubs, where he certainly has the potential to play.
All in all, it seems West Ham got a good deal and might have done well to get rid for the price they did, with the striker very much not proving doubters wrong.
