Friday News (includes West Ham)
Posted: 11 Apr 2025, 11:02
BBC
Manchester City have added Tottenham and Italy left-back Destiny Udogie, 22, to a shortlist of potential signings as they look to strengthen at full-back this summer. (Fabrizio Romano, external)
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Spurs have met or had discussions with the representatives of Netherlands-born Spain defender Dean Huijsen, ahead of a decision being made on the 19-year-old Bournemouth player's future. (Athletic - subscription required, external)
Lens' Belgium-born English boss Will Still, 32, is among the contenders to become the new manager of Southampton following Ivan Juric's departure earlier this week. (Talksport, external)
West Ham are considering a summer move for Southampton and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 26. (Times - subscription required, external)
Real Betis are holding out for £35m as Chelsea step up their interest in highly rated Spanish winger Jesus Rodriguez, 19. (Mail, external)
Newcastle are readying an offer for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, and are keen on signing fellow Englishman Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 28, with the striker's contract at Everton expiring at the end of the season. (Football Insider, external)
Dutch club PSV Eindhoven are interested in a move for Ipswich's English winger Jack Clarke, 24, this summer. (Football Insider, external)
Atalanta will expect starting bids of above £51m (60m euros) for former Everton forward Ademola Lookman, 27, with the Nigeria international set to leave the Italian club at the end of the season. (Calciomercato - in Italian, external)
Barcelona have cooled their interest in Bayer Leverkusen and Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 29, who is out of contract with the Bundesliga club on 30 June. (Sport - in Spanish), external
Genoa boss Patrick Vieira is in the running to become Roma's new coach, with the former Arsenal and France midfielder on a four-man shortlist for the job. (Sky Sport Italia - in Italian), external
Barcelona director of football Deco has identified Real Sociedad's Spain international Alex Remiro, 30, to replace Germany's Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 32, as the club's goalkeeper. (Catalunya Radio via Football Espana)
Sky Paper Talk
THE ATHLETIC
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Spurs have met or had discussions with the representatives of Netherlands-born Spain defender Dean Huijsen, ahead of a decision being made on the 19-year-old Bournemouth player's future.
Relevent Sports has settled its antitrust lawsuit with the US Soccer Federation, likely clearing the way for the sports promoter to host foreign league matches on American soil.
THE TIMES
West Ham are considering a summer move for Southampton and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 26.
English football chiefs have introduced new rules on transgender players in women's matches that stop short of a blanket ban but allow the FA to intervene if it believes there are issues around safety or fairness of competition.
Kyle Walker said his "heart kicked in" when he tried to stop Dele Alli being sent off on his Como debut - but admitted he would not have done the same for any other opposition player.
THE TELEGRAPH
Manchester United face stiff competition for Liam Delap as a host of clubs chase the England Under 21 striker for a knockdown £30m in the event Ipswich Town are relegated.
Private schools are becoming a football talent factory.
DAILY MAIL
Newcastle are ready to make Matheus Cunha one of their top targets this summer.
Real Betis are holding out for £35m as Chelsea step up their interest in highly rated Spanish winger Jesus Rodriguez, 19.
Manchester United fans have accused French police of tear-gassing them in Lyon following their 2-2 Europa League draw.
THE GUARDIAN
Kylian Mbappe's legal team are going on the attack with multiple lawsuits to try to resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner and his former club Paris Saint-Germain.
Sport Witness
West Ham want €85m for player as PSG initiate contact – Tottenham, Arsenal also in picture
By Naveen Ullal
Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Gemain are all in the picture to sign West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.
That’s according to Africa Foot, who state PSG face competition from Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City in the summer window.
The West Ham star is said to have attracted interest from the north London duo, along with Chelsea and Manchester City.
Africa Foot explain the interest is growing as PSG have joined the battle for the 24-year-old. They are in a comfortable position to win the title and are in contention to win the Champions League.
Behind the scenes, the Ligue 1 winners have been working on signings for next season. The report states they have already made contact with Kudus’ entourage regarding a potential transfer in the next window.
The attacking midfielder has a contract until 2028, with an option for another year. West Ham are said to have set an €85m asking price.
Kudus’ profile has caught Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City attention. It’s not clear whether the Premier League quartet have made contacts to sign him.
Africa Foot don’t specify if any of the interested parties are willing to meet West Ham’s €85m asking price for the Ghana international.
Manchester City have added Tottenham and Italy left-back Destiny Udogie, 22, to a shortlist of potential signings as they look to strengthen at full-back this summer. (Fabrizio Romano, external)
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Spurs have met or had discussions with the representatives of Netherlands-born Spain defender Dean Huijsen, ahead of a decision being made on the 19-year-old Bournemouth player's future. (Athletic - subscription required, external)
Lens' Belgium-born English boss Will Still, 32, is among the contenders to become the new manager of Southampton following Ivan Juric's departure earlier this week. (Talksport, external)
West Ham are considering a summer move for Southampton and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 26. (Times - subscription required, external)
Real Betis are holding out for £35m as Chelsea step up their interest in highly rated Spanish winger Jesus Rodriguez, 19. (Mail, external)
Newcastle are readying an offer for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, and are keen on signing fellow Englishman Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 28, with the striker's contract at Everton expiring at the end of the season. (Football Insider, external)
Dutch club PSV Eindhoven are interested in a move for Ipswich's English winger Jack Clarke, 24, this summer. (Football Insider, external)
Atalanta will expect starting bids of above £51m (60m euros) for former Everton forward Ademola Lookman, 27, with the Nigeria international set to leave the Italian club at the end of the season. (Calciomercato - in Italian, external)
Barcelona have cooled their interest in Bayer Leverkusen and Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 29, who is out of contract with the Bundesliga club on 30 June. (Sport - in Spanish), external
Genoa boss Patrick Vieira is in the running to become Roma's new coach, with the former Arsenal and France midfielder on a four-man shortlist for the job. (Sky Sport Italia - in Italian), external
Barcelona director of football Deco has identified Real Sociedad's Spain international Alex Remiro, 30, to replace Germany's Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 32, as the club's goalkeeper. (Catalunya Radio via Football Espana)
Sky Paper Talk
THE ATHLETIC
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle and Spurs have met or had discussions with the representatives of Netherlands-born Spain defender Dean Huijsen, ahead of a decision being made on the 19-year-old Bournemouth player's future.
Relevent Sports has settled its antitrust lawsuit with the US Soccer Federation, likely clearing the way for the sports promoter to host foreign league matches on American soil.
THE TIMES
West Ham are considering a summer move for Southampton and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 26.
English football chiefs have introduced new rules on transgender players in women's matches that stop short of a blanket ban but allow the FA to intervene if it believes there are issues around safety or fairness of competition.
Kyle Walker said his "heart kicked in" when he tried to stop Dele Alli being sent off on his Como debut - but admitted he would not have done the same for any other opposition player.
THE TELEGRAPH
Manchester United face stiff competition for Liam Delap as a host of clubs chase the England Under 21 striker for a knockdown £30m in the event Ipswich Town are relegated.
Private schools are becoming a football talent factory.
DAILY MAIL
Newcastle are ready to make Matheus Cunha one of their top targets this summer.
Real Betis are holding out for £35m as Chelsea step up their interest in highly rated Spanish winger Jesus Rodriguez, 19.
Manchester United fans have accused French police of tear-gassing them in Lyon following their 2-2 Europa League draw.
THE GUARDIAN
Kylian Mbappe's legal team are going on the attack with multiple lawsuits to try to resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner and his former club Paris Saint-Germain.
Sport Witness
West Ham want €85m for player as PSG initiate contact – Tottenham, Arsenal also in picture
By Naveen Ullal
Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Gemain are all in the picture to sign West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus.
That’s according to Africa Foot, who state PSG face competition from Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City in the summer window.
The West Ham star is said to have attracted interest from the north London duo, along with Chelsea and Manchester City.
Africa Foot explain the interest is growing as PSG have joined the battle for the 24-year-old. They are in a comfortable position to win the title and are in contention to win the Champions League.
Behind the scenes, the Ligue 1 winners have been working on signings for next season. The report states they have already made contact with Kudus’ entourage regarding a potential transfer in the next window.
The attacking midfielder has a contract until 2028, with an option for another year. West Ham are said to have set an €85m asking price.
Kudus’ profile has caught Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City attention. It’s not clear whether the Premier League quartet have made contacts to sign him.
Africa Foot don’t specify if any of the interested parties are willing to meet West Ham’s €85m asking price for the Ghana international.