Sunday News
Posted: 08 Mar 2026, 11:24
BBC
Manchester United have added Bournemouth's English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 26, to their list of targets. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external
Unai Emery looks increasingly likely to leave Aston Villa this summer as the Spanish head coach's frustrations grow over financial restrictions surrounding the club. (Football Insider), external
Newcastle United's search for a new number one goalkeeper will be critical for head coach Eddie Howe as Nick Pope's form has faltered and the Magpies do not want to make Aaron Ramsdale's loan move from Southampton permanent. (The Athletic - subscription required), external
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's representative says "what is being said about negotiations to coach Real Madrid are just rumours for now" and that "nobody has contacted us at this time". (Goal), external
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has vowed his team will be better next season, hinting at him honouring the final year of his contract following speculation this campaign could be the Spaniard's last. (Sky Sports), external
Edu will leave his role as head of global football at Nottingham Forest just eight months after he was appointed, with the Brazilian's exit terms being finalised. (Talksport), external
Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier are two other Newcastle players whose futures are uncertain as the club face the prospect of missing out on European competition next season. (ChronicleLive), external
Portugal international Bernardo Silva, 31, is expected to leave Manchester City in June as a free agent as there are no ongoing negotiations to renew the midfielder's contract. (Matteo Moretto - in Spanish), external
Manchester City are interested in re-signing Felix Nmecha as an alternative to Elliot Anderson. The 25-year-old Germany midfielder has impressed for Borussia Dortmund this season. (Football Insider), external
Liverpool are firming up their interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and believe £70m could secure the 23-year-old Brazilian's signature. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Arsenal are preparing to push for a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, while Manchester City and Manchester United are also interested in the 25-year-old Italy international. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Sky Paper Talk
Manchester United
Manchester United have added Bournemouth attacker Marcus Tavernier to their summer transfer window shortlist, just days after Michael Carrick confirmed the club's intention to sign a winger - Mail on Sunday
Manchester United have appointed Darren Hughes in a new role as the club's head of academy football development and methodology - The Athletic
Manchester United are lining up friendlies in five different European cities during their pre-season tour - The Sun on Sunday
Nottingham Forest
Edu is set to leave his position as Nottingham Forest's global head of football, just eight months after his arrival at the City Ground - The Athletic
MLS
Atletico Madrid football director Mateu Alemany has said that forward Antoine Griezmann 'will continue' with the club after talks were held over a transfer to MLS club Orlando City - The Athletic
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas said this week that Lionel Messi's compensation amounts to about $70m to $80m a year, when including his ownership share in the team - The Athletic
World football
CONCACAF are working with Jamaican team Mount Pleasant after 10 of its players were unable to obtain visas for the club's Champions Cup match against MLS team LA Galaxy on Wednesday - The Athletic
Manchester United have added Bournemouth's English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 26, to their list of targets. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external
Unai Emery looks increasingly likely to leave Aston Villa this summer as the Spanish head coach's frustrations grow over financial restrictions surrounding the club. (Football Insider), external
Newcastle United's search for a new number one goalkeeper will be critical for head coach Eddie Howe as Nick Pope's form has faltered and the Magpies do not want to make Aaron Ramsdale's loan move from Southampton permanent. (The Athletic - subscription required), external
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's representative says "what is being said about negotiations to coach Real Madrid are just rumours for now" and that "nobody has contacted us at this time". (Goal), external
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has vowed his team will be better next season, hinting at him honouring the final year of his contract following speculation this campaign could be the Spaniard's last. (Sky Sports), external
Edu will leave his role as head of global football at Nottingham Forest just eight months after he was appointed, with the Brazilian's exit terms being finalised. (Talksport), external
Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier are two other Newcastle players whose futures are uncertain as the club face the prospect of missing out on European competition next season. (ChronicleLive), external
Portugal international Bernardo Silva, 31, is expected to leave Manchester City in June as a free agent as there are no ongoing negotiations to renew the midfielder's contract. (Matteo Moretto - in Spanish), external
Manchester City are interested in re-signing Felix Nmecha as an alternative to Elliot Anderson. The 25-year-old Germany midfielder has impressed for Borussia Dortmund this season. (Football Insider), external
Liverpool are firming up their interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo and believe £70m could secure the 23-year-old Brazilian's signature. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Arsenal are preparing to push for a summer move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, while Manchester City and Manchester United are also interested in the 25-year-old Italy international. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Sky Paper Talk
Manchester United
Manchester United have added Bournemouth attacker Marcus Tavernier to their summer transfer window shortlist, just days after Michael Carrick confirmed the club's intention to sign a winger - Mail on Sunday
Manchester United have appointed Darren Hughes in a new role as the club's head of academy football development and methodology - The Athletic
Manchester United are lining up friendlies in five different European cities during their pre-season tour - The Sun on Sunday
Nottingham Forest
Edu is set to leave his position as Nottingham Forest's global head of football, just eight months after his arrival at the City Ground - The Athletic
MLS
Atletico Madrid football director Mateu Alemany has said that forward Antoine Griezmann 'will continue' with the club after talks were held over a transfer to MLS club Orlando City - The Athletic
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas said this week that Lionel Messi's compensation amounts to about $70m to $80m a year, when including his ownership share in the team - The Athletic
World football
CONCACAF are working with Jamaican team Mount Pleasant after 10 of its players were unable to obtain visas for the club's Champions Cup match against MLS team LA Galaxy on Wednesday - The Athletic