Wednesday news (includes West ham)
Posted: 05 Mar 2025, 10:31
BBC
Liverpool are considering an approach for Portugal international Rafael Leao, 25, but the AC Milan forward is also wanted by Barcelona. (Teamtalk), external
Bayern Munich have reduced their asking price for Arsenal target Kingsley Coman, 28, as they look to offload the France forward in the summer. (Bild - in German), external
Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, told Liverpool he was unhappy and wanted to leave in January but a switch to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal was blocked. (Football Insider), external
Tottenham believe they are in the driving seat to sign English midfielder Tyler Dibling, 19, who is unhappy with the new contract offered by Southampton. (Talksport), external
Manchester City want to bring in Leicester City's Jeremy Monga but will have to go through a tribunal to agree a compensation fee for the 15-year-old English winger. (Sun), external
Pep Guardiola's side are also tracking 27-year-old AC Milan and France left-back Theo Hernandez. (Caught Offside)
Eric Dier, 31, would like to stay at Bayern Munich beyond the end of his contract this summer, but the former Tottenham and England defender is waiting for the club to make a decision. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Juventus are all interested in Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 31, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (Caught Offside), external
Manchester United and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 30, wants to leave the club this summer and return to former club Benfica. (Record - in Portuguese), external
England attacker Jack Grealish, 29, could leave Manchester City this summer. (Mail, external)
Milos Kerkez, 21, is expected to leave Bournemouth for a new challenge in the summer and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Hungary left-back. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Borussia Dortmund are preparing for the departure of English winger Jamie Gittens, 20, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all interested. (Sky Germany - in German), external
West Ham could challenge Newcastle for the signature of Strasbourg's 22-year-old Dutch forward Emanuel Emegha. (GiveMeSport), external
Southampton and England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, 23, wants to remain a Premier League player next season amid interest from Crystal Palace and West Ham. (Football Insider), external
Liverpool want Wolfsburg's Konstantinos Koulierakis, 21, but could face competition from Crystal Palace and Aston Villa for the Greece centre-back. (Caught Offside)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have held fresh talks with Kobbie Mainoo's representatives over a new contract, as Chelsea wait in the wings.
Antony has informed Real Betis that he wants to extend his stay with the Spanish side.
Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales has reminded potential suitors that star man Alexander Isak has a number of years left on his contract - with talks over an extension planned at the end of the season.
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are believed to be keeping tabs on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate amid their persistent interest in Reds star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.
Saba Kharebashvili, a 16-year-old wonderkid from Georgia, has attracted the interest of Liverpool after Barcelona and Real Madrid sent scouts to track his progress, according to reports in Spain.
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a fresh injury blow with key forward Dejan Kulusevski set to spend a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury.
Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge have urged Thomas Tuchel to call up Ethan Nwaneri following his stunning performance against PSV Eindhoven in Tuesday's first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Referee Michael Oliver will not be involved in any Premier League games this weekend - a week on from initially missing the straight red card for Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts which left Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta requiring 25 stitches.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Borthwick is considering dropping Marcus Smith for the Six Nations match against Italy, in one of the biggest selection calls of his tenure as England head coach.
Arsenal are preparing to raise their ticket prices again for next season, just weeks after their financial accounts revealed a pay rise of more than £630,000 for their highest-paid director.
Angry Manchester United fans are planning a major anti-Glazer protest march at Old Trafford on Sunday - and will wear black to mark how the club are "slowly dying".
Emma Raducanu has revealed that "I couldn't see the ball through the tears, I could barely breathe," in her first interview about her frightening stalking ordeal in Dubai a fortnight ago.
Eilish McColgan's mother, Liz, has called out "demeaning and abusive" comments aimed at her daughter's body on social media.
THE TIMES
Fabien Galthie has spiced up preparations for Saturday's potential Six Nations decider against Ireland by inviting into camp Thierry Henry, whose handball denied the Irish a place at the World Cup in 2010.
Victor Lindelof is a transfer target for Benfica, who want to re-sign the Sweden centre-back from Manchester United when his contract expires in the summer.
Real Madrid are looking to further expand the Bernabeu in order to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final.
A "concerned" WSL supporters' group has set up a petition opposing "the idea of no relegation" from the Women's Super League.
THE SUN
Joe Joyce will fight dangerous super-sub Filip Hrgovic on April 5. The 39-year-old Putney heavyweight was scheduled to face Dillian Whyte in Manchester.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been urged to snub interest from Saudi Arabia and focus on creating a lasting legacy at Liverpool, even if he wins the Premier League and Champions League this season.
Manchester City are ready to make a move for Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga who has already featured on the bench despite being just 15.
THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool fans groups have been reassured by French police that there will be no repeat of the chaotic scenes which marred the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
The Serie A commercial and marketing director Michele Ciccarese says the Italian top flight is seeking to bring regular-season matches to the United States, outlining an ambition to do so within three years.
THE GUARDIAN
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly made Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history after a dominant season in which he helped the team win the Super Bowl.
DAILY RECORD
The San Francisco 49ers-backed consortium are considering Rafa Benitez as Rangers' next permanent manager, it is understood.
Reo Hatate could clear the pathway to Celtic's midfield for Lennon Miller.
Leon Balogun and John Souttar are ready to defy sports science and have pledged to put their bodies on the line to help boss Barry Ferguson attempt to salvage Rangers' season in Istanbul.
SCOTTISH SUN
Ben Doak's agent - Celtic hero Jackie McNamara - has revealed Ange Postecoglou could have held onto him, if he guaranteed him a place in the first team.
Sacked former Rangers boss Philippe Clement looks set to lose out on a new job - because his former assistant manager is in line to be appointed instead.
The Hard Tackle
Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants Premier League stay amid exit links
Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants to remain in the Premier League beyond the summer transfer window amid his links with Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
According to a report by Football Insider, Taylor Harwood-Bellis will likely leave Southampton in the summer transfer window. Crystal Palace and West Ham United are keen on signing the English defender ahead of the 2025/26 season. The young centre-back has boosted the two London clubs’ prospects as he wants to remain in the Premier League beyond the summer.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis and his career so far
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has made gradual progress since joining Southampton from Manchester City. A native of Stockport, the Englishman spent his formative years with Manchester City, joining the Premier League champions as a six-year-old before progressing through the ranks at the club.
The 23-year-old broke into the first-team squad at Manchester City in the early days of the 2019/20 season but could not establish a foothold in the setup at the Etihad. Instead, he secured regular game time during his loan spells away from Manchester City before striking gold at Southampton FC.
The Saints initially signed the English defender on loan in September 2023 before completing a permanent move 12 months later. Harwood-Bellis has turned out 74 times thus far for his club while chipping in with five goals and four assists. However, with Southampton expected to suffer relegation from the Premier League, a summer departure might be on the cards. The situation has alerted several well-known clubs, including Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
London calling?
Crystal Palace’s interest in Taylor Harwood-Bellis is understandable. The Eagles are in a spot of bother over Marc Guehi’s long-term future, with the English international a target for several Premier League bigwigs. So, Harwood-Bellis has emerged as a viable target for Crystal Palace.
As for West Ham United, Jean-Clair Todibo might depart from the London Stadium after the 2024/25 season ends. So, the Hammers need a new centre-back in the summer transfer window, with Harwood-Bellis being an option worth considering. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old Englishman is keen on remaining in the Premier League beyond the summer transfer window.
With Southampton poised to suffer relegation from the Premier League, the latest update has boosted the prospects of Crystal Palace and West Ham United. It will be interesting to see where the English defender lands when he leaves the Saints in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool are considering an approach for Portugal international Rafael Leao, 25, but the AC Milan forward is also wanted by Barcelona. (Teamtalk), external
Bayern Munich have reduced their asking price for Arsenal target Kingsley Coman, 28, as they look to offload the France forward in the summer. (Bild - in German), external
Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, told Liverpool he was unhappy and wanted to leave in January but a switch to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal was blocked. (Football Insider), external
Tottenham believe they are in the driving seat to sign English midfielder Tyler Dibling, 19, who is unhappy with the new contract offered by Southampton. (Talksport), external
Manchester City want to bring in Leicester City's Jeremy Monga but will have to go through a tribunal to agree a compensation fee for the 15-year-old English winger. (Sun), external
Pep Guardiola's side are also tracking 27-year-old AC Milan and France left-back Theo Hernandez. (Caught Offside)
Eric Dier, 31, would like to stay at Bayern Munich beyond the end of his contract this summer, but the former Tottenham and England defender is waiting for the club to make a decision. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Juventus are all interested in Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 31, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (Caught Offside), external
Manchester United and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 30, wants to leave the club this summer and return to former club Benfica. (Record - in Portuguese), external
England attacker Jack Grealish, 29, could leave Manchester City this summer. (Mail, external)
Milos Kerkez, 21, is expected to leave Bournemouth for a new challenge in the summer and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Hungary left-back. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Borussia Dortmund are preparing for the departure of English winger Jamie Gittens, 20, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all interested. (Sky Germany - in German), external
West Ham could challenge Newcastle for the signature of Strasbourg's 22-year-old Dutch forward Emanuel Emegha. (GiveMeSport), external
Southampton and England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, 23, wants to remain a Premier League player next season amid interest from Crystal Palace and West Ham. (Football Insider), external
Liverpool want Wolfsburg's Konstantinos Koulierakis, 21, but could face competition from Crystal Palace and Aston Villa for the Greece centre-back. (Caught Offside)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have held fresh talks with Kobbie Mainoo's representatives over a new contract, as Chelsea wait in the wings.
Antony has informed Real Betis that he wants to extend his stay with the Spanish side.
Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales has reminded potential suitors that star man Alexander Isak has a number of years left on his contract - with talks over an extension planned at the end of the season.
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are believed to be keeping tabs on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate amid their persistent interest in Reds star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.
Saba Kharebashvili, a 16-year-old wonderkid from Georgia, has attracted the interest of Liverpool after Barcelona and Real Madrid sent scouts to track his progress, according to reports in Spain.
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a fresh injury blow with key forward Dejan Kulusevski set to spend a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury.
Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge have urged Thomas Tuchel to call up Ethan Nwaneri following his stunning performance against PSV Eindhoven in Tuesday's first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Referee Michael Oliver will not be involved in any Premier League games this weekend - a week on from initially missing the straight red card for Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts which left Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta requiring 25 stitches.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Borthwick is considering dropping Marcus Smith for the Six Nations match against Italy, in one of the biggest selection calls of his tenure as England head coach.
Arsenal are preparing to raise their ticket prices again for next season, just weeks after their financial accounts revealed a pay rise of more than £630,000 for their highest-paid director.
Angry Manchester United fans are planning a major anti-Glazer protest march at Old Trafford on Sunday - and will wear black to mark how the club are "slowly dying".
Emma Raducanu has revealed that "I couldn't see the ball through the tears, I could barely breathe," in her first interview about her frightening stalking ordeal in Dubai a fortnight ago.
Eilish McColgan's mother, Liz, has called out "demeaning and abusive" comments aimed at her daughter's body on social media.
THE TIMES
Fabien Galthie has spiced up preparations for Saturday's potential Six Nations decider against Ireland by inviting into camp Thierry Henry, whose handball denied the Irish a place at the World Cup in 2010.
Victor Lindelof is a transfer target for Benfica, who want to re-sign the Sweden centre-back from Manchester United when his contract expires in the summer.
Real Madrid are looking to further expand the Bernabeu in order to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final.
A "concerned" WSL supporters' group has set up a petition opposing "the idea of no relegation" from the Women's Super League.
THE SUN
Joe Joyce will fight dangerous super-sub Filip Hrgovic on April 5. The 39-year-old Putney heavyweight was scheduled to face Dillian Whyte in Manchester.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been urged to snub interest from Saudi Arabia and focus on creating a lasting legacy at Liverpool, even if he wins the Premier League and Champions League this season.
Manchester City are ready to make a move for Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga who has already featured on the bench despite being just 15.
THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool fans groups have been reassured by French police that there will be no repeat of the chaotic scenes which marred the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
The Serie A commercial and marketing director Michele Ciccarese says the Italian top flight is seeking to bring regular-season matches to the United States, outlining an ambition to do so within three years.
THE GUARDIAN
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly made Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history after a dominant season in which he helped the team win the Super Bowl.
DAILY RECORD
The San Francisco 49ers-backed consortium are considering Rafa Benitez as Rangers' next permanent manager, it is understood.
Reo Hatate could clear the pathway to Celtic's midfield for Lennon Miller.
Leon Balogun and John Souttar are ready to defy sports science and have pledged to put their bodies on the line to help boss Barry Ferguson attempt to salvage Rangers' season in Istanbul.
SCOTTISH SUN
Ben Doak's agent - Celtic hero Jackie McNamara - has revealed Ange Postecoglou could have held onto him, if he guaranteed him a place in the first team.
Sacked former Rangers boss Philippe Clement looks set to lose out on a new job - because his former assistant manager is in line to be appointed instead.
The Hard Tackle
Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants Premier League stay amid exit links
Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants to remain in the Premier League beyond the summer transfer window amid his links with Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
According to a report by Football Insider, Taylor Harwood-Bellis will likely leave Southampton in the summer transfer window. Crystal Palace and West Ham United are keen on signing the English defender ahead of the 2025/26 season. The young centre-back has boosted the two London clubs’ prospects as he wants to remain in the Premier League beyond the summer.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis and his career so far
Taylor Harwood-Bellis has made gradual progress since joining Southampton from Manchester City. A native of Stockport, the Englishman spent his formative years with Manchester City, joining the Premier League champions as a six-year-old before progressing through the ranks at the club.
The 23-year-old broke into the first-team squad at Manchester City in the early days of the 2019/20 season but could not establish a foothold in the setup at the Etihad. Instead, he secured regular game time during his loan spells away from Manchester City before striking gold at Southampton FC.
The Saints initially signed the English defender on loan in September 2023 before completing a permanent move 12 months later. Harwood-Bellis has turned out 74 times thus far for his club while chipping in with five goals and four assists. However, with Southampton expected to suffer relegation from the Premier League, a summer departure might be on the cards. The situation has alerted several well-known clubs, including Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
London calling?
Crystal Palace’s interest in Taylor Harwood-Bellis is understandable. The Eagles are in a spot of bother over Marc Guehi’s long-term future, with the English international a target for several Premier League bigwigs. So, Harwood-Bellis has emerged as a viable target for Crystal Palace.
As for West Ham United, Jean-Clair Todibo might depart from the London Stadium after the 2024/25 season ends. So, the Hammers need a new centre-back in the summer transfer window, with Harwood-Bellis being an option worth considering. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old Englishman is keen on remaining in the Premier League beyond the summer transfer window.
With Southampton poised to suffer relegation from the Premier League, the latest update has boosted the prospects of Crystal Palace and West Ham United. It will be interesting to see where the English defender lands when he leaves the Saints in the summer transfer window.