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"BBC Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, who has been linked with Brighton and Chelsea, will wait on former club Manchester United, where he previously worked as a coach, before deciding on his next move. (Times - subscription required), external Ipswich's majority shareholder Ed Schwartz has flown to the UK from the United States in a bid to convince McKenna to stay at the club. (Sky Sports), external Manchester United will sack manager Erik ten Hag whatever the outcome of the club's FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday. (Guardian), external Mauricio Pochettino would like to stay in the Premier League following his exit from Chelsea and is likely to be interested in the Manchester United job if they part ways with Ten Hag. (Standard), external Chelsea will interview Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca as they conduct their search for Pochettino's successor. (Standard), external Maresca's release clause in his Leicester contract is believed to be about ¬£7.5m. (Talksport), external Chelsea have also not ruled out a move for former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi, who left the Seagulls by mutual consent at the end of the season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external Chelsea will make a ¬£60m bid for Crystal Palace's French winger Michael Olise, 22, regardless of who the club's next manager is. (Mirror) Borussia Dortmund will hold talks about turning England winger Jadon Sancho‚Äôs loan deal into a permanent switch, but a deal for the 24-year-old is unlikely with Manchester United's asking price deemed too high. (Sky Sports Germany), external Bayern Munich are in the final phase of talks with Burnley for manager Vincent Kompany and will offer the Belgian a contract until 2027. (Sky Sports Germany) , external Gian Piero Gasperini is set to snub the chance to become Napoli boss and sign a new contract with Atalanta after winning the Europa League. (L'Eco di Bergamo via Football Italia), external Saudi Pro League clubs are willing to wait until next summer to try to sign Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 31, and Manchester City's Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 32, on free transfers. (Telegraph - subscription required), external AC Milan and Saudi clubs are monitoring Brazil defender Emerson Royal, with Tottenham looking to sell the 25-year-old. (Football Insider), external Veteran Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 38, will sign a one-year contract extension at Real Madrid after the Champions League final. (Relevo - in Spanish), external AC Milan and Juventus are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's Germany defender Mats Hummels, 35, on a free transfer. (Bild - in German) Sky Paper Talk DAILY MIRROR Chelsea will move for ¬£60m Michael Olise - regardless of who they make their new manager. The Football Association will offer assistance to England's squad at Euro 2024 should they wish to vote in July's General Election. THE GUARDIAN Manchester United have decided to sack Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Crystal Palace's co-owner John Textor has confirmed he is attempting to sell his stake in the club and would consider investing in Everton. DAILY MAIL Manchester City want Pep Guardiola to sign a new, long-term contract that would see him extend his trophy-laden stay at the Etihad Stadium beyond a decade. Wolves have told Premier League rivals that VAR is putting their players at greater risk of injury as they bid to have the controversial system scrapped in time for next season. Nottingham Forest know they have to sell players by June 30 if they are to comply with the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules this time around. THE SUN Erik ten Hag believes he will be sacked after Manchester United refused to back him ahead of the FA Cup Final. Chelsea have held talks with Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca as they step up their search for a new manager. THE TIMES Kieran McKenna will wait on Manchester United before making a decision on his next move, with Erik ten Hag expecting to be sacked after Saturday's FA Cup final. Rishi Sunak will be hoping that England do well at Euro 2024 because an early exit could be the final nail in the coffin of his dying government. DAILY TELEGRAPH Chelsea have not yet ruled out a move for Roberto De Zerbi as they work through the club's four-man shortlist of candidates to succeed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach. Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah will be Bosman free-transfer targets next season, with Saudi Arabian clubs willing to wait for two of the Premier League's biggest stars if they cannot land them this summer. Bruno Fernandes has insisted he does not want to leave Manchester United but wants to ensure the club share his ambitions after admitting his ""frustration"" at another troubled season. SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Bologna have joined Southampton in the pursuit of ¬£6m Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski. DAILY RECORD Fenerbahce flop Ryan Kent looks set to repeat his Rangers exit and become a free agent just 12 months after bringing the curtain down on his Ibrox career. SCOTTISH SUN Liam Kelly has broken his silence on his Motherwell exit as he closes in on a stunning Rangers return. Sport Witness Club still deciding when player will join West Ham ‚Äì Farewell match may be postponed despite injury concerns By Lucas Sposito Even though West Ham United and Flamengo are thought to be in very advanced talks for the transfer of Fabricio Bruno, it seems they‚Äôre still to make a decision on when the move will take place. Earlier this week, as soon as the agreement was announced, it had been claimed that the centre-back would only play two more games for his current club. That was Wednesday‚Äôs match against Amazonas, which he did feature in, and then Tuesday‚Äôs against Millionarios in Copa Libertadores. O Globo now features a story claiming that Flamengo are planning a farewell tribute for the player in the next match, but that may not be his final game before joining West Ham. The story states that even though the Rio de Janeiro side are afraid of him picking up an injury, it‚Äôs Fabricio Bruno‚Äôs desire that will dictate whether he‚Äôll play more or not. And he may be on the pitch another time. As Flamengo have a derby against Vasco da Gama on June 2nd, there‚Äôs a chance that could be his farewell match. That reportedly sounds ‚Äòappetising‚Äô for a goodbye before he moves to London and signs for West Ham. We‚Äôll see if the Hammers are fine with that situation, or if they‚Äôll request him to stop playing for Flamengo as soon as possible. This is starting to feel like Fabricio Bruno and his club testing their luck a little too much. C&H West Ham Face Fight for Le Havre Defender West Ham United‚Äòs transfer plans for defensive reinforcements have taken a turn, with French defender Etienne Kinkoue emerging as a target. Interestingly, their interest has been reignited after Marseille‚Äôs enquiry for the Le Havre player. The story behind Kinkoue takes a surprising turn. It appears West Ham nearly signed the 22-year-old on the January transfer deadline day but failed with a reported ¬£4.5 million bid. Le Havre, likely due to Kinkoue entering the final year of his contract, rejected the offer considering it too low. Despite the failed January attempt, West Ham haven‚Äôt forgotten about Kinkoue. Their search for defensive reinforcements continues, and Kinkoue remains a potential solution. This interest is further fueled by Le Havre‚Äôs newfound openness to selling Kinkoue due to his contract situation. The 6‚Äô5‚Ä? French youth international is a former Inter Milan academy product known for his imposing presence on the pitch. He excels at reading the game, making crucial interceptions, and even posing a threat during set pieces. While statistics suggest room for improvement in tackling and passing, his defensive contributions were instrumental in Le Havre‚Äôs Ligue 1 survival. West Ham‚Äôs interest has been alerted by Marseille‚Äôs approach for Kinkoue. The report doesn‚Äôt confirm whether West Ham will make a new bid, but the situation has created a potential transfer battle. Adding to Kinkoue‚Äôs appeal is his versatility. He can comfortably play both centre-back and defensive midfield, offering West Ham a valuable defensive option with tactical flexibility. With Marseille entering the picture, West Ham may need to act quickly to secure Kinkoue. His performance in the upcoming season could not only influence their decision but also attract further interest from other clubs."