Wednesday news (includes West ham)
Posted: 19 Mar 2025, 11:32
BBC
Real Madrid will step up their bid to sign 19-year-old defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth this summer after he was promoted to Spain's senior squad. (Sun), external
Bournemouth are leading the race to sign Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, from Liverpool. (Talksport), external
Saudi club Al-Nassr are planning a summer bid for Arsenal's Brazil centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, 27. (GiveMeSport), external
Newcastle United are readying a new contract offer which would mean Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, nearly doubling his salary. (GiveMeSport), external
Napoli will try to secure a deal for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund this summer, but cannot afford to meet Manchester United's asking price of £50m. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Napoli's 26-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, might go to Manchester United as part of a deal for Hojlund. (Mirror)
Chelsea are considering paying a penalty fee to avoid a £25m obligation to buy Jadon Sancho this summer following the 24-year-old England winger's loan move from Manchester United. (the i paper - subscription required), external
Arsenal's prospective new sporting director Andrea Berta is keen on Wolves' 25-year-old Brazil striker Matheus Cunha, who has a release clause of £62.5m. (Teamtalk), external
France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22, is open to joining Manchester City this summer amid concerns about his place in the Real Madrid squad. (Football Insider), external
Head coach Unai Emery is pushing for Aston Villa to sign Spain forward Marco Asensio, 29, on a permanent basis following his loan switch from Paris St-Germain. (GiveMeSport), external
Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Leroy Sane's contract situation at Bayern Munich as the Germany winger, 29, could be available on a free transfer this summer. (Football Insider), external
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, is one of the players Manchester United are open to selling this summer to boost their transfer budget. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Portugal winger Bernardo Silva, 30, hopes to stay at Manchester City this summer and see out the final year of his contract. (Mirror), external
Tottenham are one of several clubs interested in Inter Miami's 20-year-old American midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, who Lionel Messi is understood to be a big admirer of. (Teamtalk), external
Barcelona want to sell Ansu Fati this summer, though the Spain winger, 22, rejected at least four approaches in January. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Manchester United are one of several Premier League clubs considering a move for Sunderland's 19-year-old midfielder Jobe Bellingham. (Teamtalk), external
Crystal Palace are plotting a move to sign 22-year-old English striker Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough this summer. (Football Insider)
Sky Paper Talk
THE MIRROR
Antonio Conte's Napoli are ready to offer Rasmus Hojlund a summer return to Serie A and Victor Osimhen could go to Manchester United as part of the deal.
Manchester United are set to watch two prospective new strikers during the international break, including Ipswich star Liam Delap.
Bernardo Silva hopes to stay at Manchester City this summer and see out his contract amid rumours he could leave as part of a squad overhaul.
Ruben Amorim has devised a plan to allow his players to rest during the international break.
THE SUN
Liverpool could wave goodbye to up to a whole team's worth of players in the busiest and most important transfer window in recent club history.
Fans are convinced Jeremie Frimpong is on his way to Liverpool after he hilariously attempted a Scouse accent. The Bayer Leverkusen right-back has been linked with replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield amid interest from Real Madrid.
Dan Burn is out to win England's first trophy since 1966, after ending Newcastle's long wait for silverware.
A family of international burglars is facing jail for raiding footballer Alexander Isak's home.
Mauricio Pochettino is among the bookies' favourites to replace Ange Postecoglou at Spurs in what would be a hugely emotional return.
DAILY MAIL
Kylian Mbappe has admitted his relationship with Antoine Griezmann is complicated, but insisted suggestions of an all-out rift are wide of the mark.
Chelsea youngster Omari Kellyman has been ruled out for the rest of the season after reinjuring his hamstring.
The Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf are stepping up plans for an audacious bid to buy Wentworth Golf Club.
THE TIMES
Arsenal's prize money and bonuses from the Champions League this season will top £100m should they overcome Real Madrid in the quarter-finals as the club seek to benefit from UEFA's new distribution model.
Newcastle Falcons risk losing their place in the Gallagher Premiership if they cannot find a new investor for next season.
After a remarkable Wembley performance, Newcastle defender Dan Burn insists he will call out team-mates as he looks to work his way into Thomas Tuchel's long-term England plans
Arsenal want to tie down England winger Bukayo Saka and France centre-back William Saliba, who is wanted by Real Madrid, along with academy graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
THE GUARDIAN
The Premier League has further delayed the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) after the record eight-minute video assistant referee check in the FA Cup fifth-round tie between Bournemouth and Wolves.
Sir Gareth Southgate has expressed his concern that "callous, manipulative and toxic influencers" are taking the place of traditional father figures in society and contributing to mental health issues among young men, speaking at the Dimbleby Lecture.
DAILY RECORD
It has been a tough start to life for Kyogo Furuhashi at Rennes since his £10m January switch from Celtic and reports in France suggest he might not be there much longer.
Vaclav Cerny has broken his silence on Rangers' water-squirting celebration as the star branded controversy "absurd."
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic are lining up a summer move for Guingamp midfield powerhouse Kalidou Sidibe, according to reports.
George Hirst last night pledged to do his grandad proud after landing an emotional Scotland callup.
John McGinn admits he's chasing the Scotland scoring record of Denis Law and Kenny Dalglish.
Nacionfutbol
Hold on, Edson Álvarez will strengthen this club in the Club World Cup, and he's not from Liga MX
However, FIFA will allow teams to reinforce themselves with up to six players solely for the duration of the tournament, opening up a world of incredible possibilities, including seeing players play with teams other than their own.
And since there are three clubs in Mexico representing CONCACAF, there has been talk of players like Edson Álvarez playing for Rayados del Monterrey, Tuzos del Pachuca, or Club León, who will represent Liga MX at the Club World Cup.
However, among the European teams, there is one club that has been pursuing the signing of Edson Álvarez for some time and could now sign him through this FIFA permit during the Club World Cup
Chelsea could seek Edson Álvarez as a reinforcement
Chelsea will be one of the participants in the Club World Cup, being placed in Group D, along with Club León, Flamengo, and Esperance. However, they could seek to reinforce Edson Álvarez, as they have been interested in the Mexican midfielder for several years, when "El Machín" played for Ajax. Therefore, Chelsea could "test" him as a reinforcement and, if they like him, they could finalize his purchase, thus luring him away from a West Ham United side that has been a dismal side in the current Premier League season. Will we see Edson with Chelsea in the new Club World Cup?
Real Madrid will step up their bid to sign 19-year-old defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth this summer after he was promoted to Spain's senior squad. (Sun), external
Bournemouth are leading the race to sign Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, from Liverpool. (Talksport), external
Saudi club Al-Nassr are planning a summer bid for Arsenal's Brazil centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, 27. (GiveMeSport), external
Newcastle United are readying a new contract offer which would mean Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, nearly doubling his salary. (GiveMeSport), external
Napoli will try to secure a deal for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund this summer, but cannot afford to meet Manchester United's asking price of £50m. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Napoli's 26-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, might go to Manchester United as part of a deal for Hojlund. (Mirror)
Chelsea are considering paying a penalty fee to avoid a £25m obligation to buy Jadon Sancho this summer following the 24-year-old England winger's loan move from Manchester United. (the i paper - subscription required), external
Arsenal's prospective new sporting director Andrea Berta is keen on Wolves' 25-year-old Brazil striker Matheus Cunha, who has a release clause of £62.5m. (Teamtalk), external
France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22, is open to joining Manchester City this summer amid concerns about his place in the Real Madrid squad. (Football Insider), external
Head coach Unai Emery is pushing for Aston Villa to sign Spain forward Marco Asensio, 29, on a permanent basis following his loan switch from Paris St-Germain. (GiveMeSport), external
Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Leroy Sane's contract situation at Bayern Munich as the Germany winger, 29, could be available on a free transfer this summer. (Football Insider), external
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, is one of the players Manchester United are open to selling this summer to boost their transfer budget. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Portugal winger Bernardo Silva, 30, hopes to stay at Manchester City this summer and see out the final year of his contract. (Mirror), external
Tottenham are one of several clubs interested in Inter Miami's 20-year-old American midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, who Lionel Messi is understood to be a big admirer of. (Teamtalk), external
Barcelona want to sell Ansu Fati this summer, though the Spain winger, 22, rejected at least four approaches in January. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Manchester United are one of several Premier League clubs considering a move for Sunderland's 19-year-old midfielder Jobe Bellingham. (Teamtalk), external
Crystal Palace are plotting a move to sign 22-year-old English striker Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough this summer. (Football Insider)
Sky Paper Talk
THE MIRROR
Antonio Conte's Napoli are ready to offer Rasmus Hojlund a summer return to Serie A and Victor Osimhen could go to Manchester United as part of the deal.
Manchester United are set to watch two prospective new strikers during the international break, including Ipswich star Liam Delap.
Bernardo Silva hopes to stay at Manchester City this summer and see out his contract amid rumours he could leave as part of a squad overhaul.
Ruben Amorim has devised a plan to allow his players to rest during the international break.
THE SUN
Liverpool could wave goodbye to up to a whole team's worth of players in the busiest and most important transfer window in recent club history.
Fans are convinced Jeremie Frimpong is on his way to Liverpool after he hilariously attempted a Scouse accent. The Bayer Leverkusen right-back has been linked with replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield amid interest from Real Madrid.
Dan Burn is out to win England's first trophy since 1966, after ending Newcastle's long wait for silverware.
A family of international burglars is facing jail for raiding footballer Alexander Isak's home.
Mauricio Pochettino is among the bookies' favourites to replace Ange Postecoglou at Spurs in what would be a hugely emotional return.
DAILY MAIL
Kylian Mbappe has admitted his relationship with Antoine Griezmann is complicated, but insisted suggestions of an all-out rift are wide of the mark.
Chelsea youngster Omari Kellyman has been ruled out for the rest of the season after reinjuring his hamstring.
The Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf are stepping up plans for an audacious bid to buy Wentworth Golf Club.
THE TIMES
Arsenal's prize money and bonuses from the Champions League this season will top £100m should they overcome Real Madrid in the quarter-finals as the club seek to benefit from UEFA's new distribution model.
Newcastle Falcons risk losing their place in the Gallagher Premiership if they cannot find a new investor for next season.
After a remarkable Wembley performance, Newcastle defender Dan Burn insists he will call out team-mates as he looks to work his way into Thomas Tuchel's long-term England plans
Arsenal want to tie down England winger Bukayo Saka and France centre-back William Saliba, who is wanted by Real Madrid, along with academy graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
THE GUARDIAN
The Premier League has further delayed the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) after the record eight-minute video assistant referee check in the FA Cup fifth-round tie between Bournemouth and Wolves.
Sir Gareth Southgate has expressed his concern that "callous, manipulative and toxic influencers" are taking the place of traditional father figures in society and contributing to mental health issues among young men, speaking at the Dimbleby Lecture.
DAILY RECORD
It has been a tough start to life for Kyogo Furuhashi at Rennes since his £10m January switch from Celtic and reports in France suggest he might not be there much longer.
Vaclav Cerny has broken his silence on Rangers' water-squirting celebration as the star branded controversy "absurd."
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic are lining up a summer move for Guingamp midfield powerhouse Kalidou Sidibe, according to reports.
George Hirst last night pledged to do his grandad proud after landing an emotional Scotland callup.
John McGinn admits he's chasing the Scotland scoring record of Denis Law and Kenny Dalglish.
Nacionfutbol
Hold on, Edson Álvarez will strengthen this club in the Club World Cup, and he's not from Liga MX
However, FIFA will allow teams to reinforce themselves with up to six players solely for the duration of the tournament, opening up a world of incredible possibilities, including seeing players play with teams other than their own.
And since there are three clubs in Mexico representing CONCACAF, there has been talk of players like Edson Álvarez playing for Rayados del Monterrey, Tuzos del Pachuca, or Club León, who will represent Liga MX at the Club World Cup.
However, among the European teams, there is one club that has been pursuing the signing of Edson Álvarez for some time and could now sign him through this FIFA permit during the Club World Cup
Chelsea could seek Edson Álvarez as a reinforcement
Chelsea will be one of the participants in the Club World Cup, being placed in Group D, along with Club León, Flamengo, and Esperance. However, they could seek to reinforce Edson Álvarez, as they have been interested in the Mexican midfielder for several years, when "El Machín" played for Ajax. Therefore, Chelsea could "test" him as a reinforcement and, if they like him, they could finalize his purchase, thus luring him away from a West Ham United side that has been a dismal side in the current Premier League season. Will we see Edson with Chelsea in the new Club World Cup?