Tuesday News (includes West Ham)
Posted: 20 May 2025, 11:38
BBC
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is set to join Manchester United after the season ends this weekend with the Red Devils expected to trigger the 25-year-old Brazilian's £62.5m release clause. (Sky Sports), external
Manchester United have also held face-to-face talks with Ipswich Town and England striker Liam Delap, 22. (The Athletic), external
Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, 24, completed his Liverpool medical on Monday after the Netherlands defender flew into the UK on Sunday. (Sky Sports), external
Aston Villa are showing interest in Liverpool and Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, with Argentina's Emiliano Martinez, 32, set to leave Villa in the summer. (The Sun), external
Manchester United, Barcelona and Saudi Pro League clubs are among those understood to be monitoring Martinez's situation. (The Sun), external
Bayer Leverkusen have valued their Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, at £126m amid interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool after Manchester City withdrew from the race to sign him. (The Times - subscription required), external
Sheffield Wednesday's German manager Danny Rohl, 36, is understood to be a contender for the Southampton job along with English manager Will Still, 32, who recently left Lens, also in the running. (Sky Sports), external
Marseille say they do not want to sell former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, 23, but could be forced to by "economic reality". (RMC Sport), external
Sunderland are keen on signing Montpellier's Mali defender Modibo Sagnan, 26 - whether they win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs or remain in the Championship. (Sunderland Echo)
Sky Paper Talk
THE SUN
Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku is at the centre of a six-way transfer race this summer.
Aston Villa have joined the hunt for Caoimhin Kelleher - as major rivals eye Emi Martinez.
Former Manchester United wonderkid Angel Gomes has announced he is leaving Lille.
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United executives have held face-to-face talks with Liam Delap.
Leeds United's owners will issue around £120m worth of new shares in the club ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Chelsea Under-21 midfielder Leo Castledine is expected to leave the club on a permanent transfer this summer.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been told he will be part of the first team squad next season.
DAILY MAIL
Steven Gerrard could be poised to make a stunning return to Rangers as the club's search for a new manager reaches its final stages.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has called for his team-mates to step up next season and stop him winning the club's player of the season award for a third time in a row.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Liverpool have been left to fight it out with Bayern Munich for Bayer Leverkusen youngster Florian Wirtz after Manchester City pulled out of the race for his signature.
Amad Diallo believes he can become one of the best players in the world under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
THE GUARDIAN
The head of English football policing, chief constable Mark Roberts, has urged Tottenham and Manchester United fans not to travel to Bilbao if they do not have a ticket for the Europa League final on Wednesday.
The French champions Olympique Lyonnais Féminin have been renamed OL Lyonnes, as part of a series of announcements made by their owner, Michele Kang.
The site of the US Open will undergo an $800m transformation, the US Tennis Association said on Monday, with a "top-to-bottom" modernisation of the famed Arthur Ashe Stadium and a new player performance centre planned for the sprawling Queens campus.
THE TIMES
Michail Antonio, who broke his leg in a car crash in December, has been offered a short-term contract by West Ham United.
DAILY RECORD
Disappointed Aberdeen star Dimitar Mitov has revealed his family will miss the Scottish Cup Final because of red tape.
Rangers have vowed to defend any SFA charge of John Brown over his "corrupt" officials claim, insisting any action is "excessive, surprising and inconsistent".
SCOTTISH SUN
Matt O'Riley could leave Brighton after just one year with the Premier League club, according to a shock report.
Partick Thistle are set for talks with Brian Graham about their manager's job this week - with Dougie Imrie also in the frame.
Simo Valakari only wants to keep two of his relegated St Johnstone players.
Inside Futbol
Move To West Ham ‘On The Table’ For 20 Goal Contributions Attacker
A summer transfer window move to West Ham United is ‘on the table’ for an attacker who has had 20 goal contributions over the course of the season so far.
Graham Potter will be looking to strengthen over the course of the window and West Ham will want to do better business than they managed last term, with the likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville and Guilherme making limited contributions in the attacking third.
Plans are already being put into action and West Ham are interested in Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz.
The 24-year-old winger is having a tremendous season with Galatasaray, as he has already registered 20 goal contributions over the campaign.
Yilmaz, who is a left winger, has proved his versatile nature with his ability to play on the right wing as well and he is considered a key product of the Galatasaray squad.
West Ham this season have lacked creativity in the forward department and also struggled to find the back of the net.
Graham Potter is looking to add a winger who will be able to add quality and firepower and Galatasaray’s Yilmaz fits his profile.
The Turkish international is someone West Ham tried to sign during the winter transfer window but saw their approach rebuffed by Galatasaray.
West Ham have not given up on Yilmaz and they are in contact with the Turkish giants to find a solution to take him to England.
“Baris Alper Yilmaz’s transfer to West Ham is on the table”, Turkish journalist Sezgin Gelmez was quoted as saying by GS Gazete.
“Galatasaray expects €30m to €35 million from the sale of Baris.”
Yilmaz has two more years left on his contract at Galatasaray and he has been linked with a move to Aston Villa and Newcastle United as well.
The right winger has featured a total of 156 times for Galatasaray in his career, with 25 goals and 20 assists under his belt.
The summer transfer window is due to swing open for business next month.
C&H
Antonio Holding Out for Higher Wages as West Ham Stick to Short-Term Offer
West Ham forward Michail Antonio and his team of representatives are holding out for a deal with a higher basic wage, Claret & Hugh can reveal.
The Hammers’ Premier League all-time top goalscorer is still in the process of recovering from injury and has been in dialogue with the club over a new contract.
But as C&H exclusively reported yesterday afternoon, Antonio has only been offered a short-term deal based on appearances. This is because the club remain uncertain whether the player will return to peak fitness—but they are understood to be happy to review the situation should the 35-year-old make a full recovery from the injuries he sustained in a road traffic accident before Christmas.
The offer from West Ham remains on the table, and the club are willing to negotiate further. However, any chance of Antonio being offered anything comparable to his current wage of over £85k per week is not going to happen.
It is understood that the Hammers No.9’s representatives have let it be known—both publicly and directly to West Ham—that they have better offers on the table.
Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is set to join Manchester United after the season ends this weekend with the Red Devils expected to trigger the 25-year-old Brazilian's £62.5m release clause. (Sky Sports), external
Manchester United have also held face-to-face talks with Ipswich Town and England striker Liam Delap, 22. (The Athletic), external
Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, 24, completed his Liverpool medical on Monday after the Netherlands defender flew into the UK on Sunday. (Sky Sports), external
Aston Villa are showing interest in Liverpool and Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, with Argentina's Emiliano Martinez, 32, set to leave Villa in the summer. (The Sun), external
Manchester United, Barcelona and Saudi Pro League clubs are among those understood to be monitoring Martinez's situation. (The Sun), external
Bayer Leverkusen have valued their Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, at £126m amid interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool after Manchester City withdrew from the race to sign him. (The Times - subscription required), external
Sheffield Wednesday's German manager Danny Rohl, 36, is understood to be a contender for the Southampton job along with English manager Will Still, 32, who recently left Lens, also in the running. (Sky Sports), external
Marseille say they do not want to sell former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, 23, but could be forced to by "economic reality". (RMC Sport), external
Sunderland are keen on signing Montpellier's Mali defender Modibo Sagnan, 26 - whether they win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs or remain in the Championship. (Sunderland Echo)
Sky Paper Talk
THE SUN
Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku is at the centre of a six-way transfer race this summer.
Aston Villa have joined the hunt for Caoimhin Kelleher - as major rivals eye Emi Martinez.
Former Manchester United wonderkid Angel Gomes has announced he is leaving Lille.
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United executives have held face-to-face talks with Liam Delap.
Leeds United's owners will issue around £120m worth of new shares in the club ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Chelsea Under-21 midfielder Leo Castledine is expected to leave the club on a permanent transfer this summer.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been told he will be part of the first team squad next season.
DAILY MAIL
Steven Gerrard could be poised to make a stunning return to Rangers as the club's search for a new manager reaches its final stages.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has called for his team-mates to step up next season and stop him winning the club's player of the season award for a third time in a row.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Liverpool have been left to fight it out with Bayern Munich for Bayer Leverkusen youngster Florian Wirtz after Manchester City pulled out of the race for his signature.
Amad Diallo believes he can become one of the best players in the world under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
THE GUARDIAN
The head of English football policing, chief constable Mark Roberts, has urged Tottenham and Manchester United fans not to travel to Bilbao if they do not have a ticket for the Europa League final on Wednesday.
The French champions Olympique Lyonnais Féminin have been renamed OL Lyonnes, as part of a series of announcements made by their owner, Michele Kang.
The site of the US Open will undergo an $800m transformation, the US Tennis Association said on Monday, with a "top-to-bottom" modernisation of the famed Arthur Ashe Stadium and a new player performance centre planned for the sprawling Queens campus.
THE TIMES
Michail Antonio, who broke his leg in a car crash in December, has been offered a short-term contract by West Ham United.
DAILY RECORD
Disappointed Aberdeen star Dimitar Mitov has revealed his family will miss the Scottish Cup Final because of red tape.
Rangers have vowed to defend any SFA charge of John Brown over his "corrupt" officials claim, insisting any action is "excessive, surprising and inconsistent".
SCOTTISH SUN
Matt O'Riley could leave Brighton after just one year with the Premier League club, according to a shock report.
Partick Thistle are set for talks with Brian Graham about their manager's job this week - with Dougie Imrie also in the frame.
Simo Valakari only wants to keep two of his relegated St Johnstone players.
Inside Futbol
Move To West Ham ‘On The Table’ For 20 Goal Contributions Attacker
A summer transfer window move to West Ham United is ‘on the table’ for an attacker who has had 20 goal contributions over the course of the season so far.
Graham Potter will be looking to strengthen over the course of the window and West Ham will want to do better business than they managed last term, with the likes of Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville and Guilherme making limited contributions in the attacking third.
Plans are already being put into action and West Ham are interested in Galatasaray’s Baris Alper Yilmaz.
The 24-year-old winger is having a tremendous season with Galatasaray, as he has already registered 20 goal contributions over the campaign.
Yilmaz, who is a left winger, has proved his versatile nature with his ability to play on the right wing as well and he is considered a key product of the Galatasaray squad.
West Ham this season have lacked creativity in the forward department and also struggled to find the back of the net.
Graham Potter is looking to add a winger who will be able to add quality and firepower and Galatasaray’s Yilmaz fits his profile.
The Turkish international is someone West Ham tried to sign during the winter transfer window but saw their approach rebuffed by Galatasaray.
West Ham have not given up on Yilmaz and they are in contact with the Turkish giants to find a solution to take him to England.
“Baris Alper Yilmaz’s transfer to West Ham is on the table”, Turkish journalist Sezgin Gelmez was quoted as saying by GS Gazete.
“Galatasaray expects €30m to €35 million from the sale of Baris.”
Yilmaz has two more years left on his contract at Galatasaray and he has been linked with a move to Aston Villa and Newcastle United as well.
The right winger has featured a total of 156 times for Galatasaray in his career, with 25 goals and 20 assists under his belt.
The summer transfer window is due to swing open for business next month.
C&H
Antonio Holding Out for Higher Wages as West Ham Stick to Short-Term Offer
West Ham forward Michail Antonio and his team of representatives are holding out for a deal with a higher basic wage, Claret & Hugh can reveal.
The Hammers’ Premier League all-time top goalscorer is still in the process of recovering from injury and has been in dialogue with the club over a new contract.
But as C&H exclusively reported yesterday afternoon, Antonio has only been offered a short-term deal based on appearances. This is because the club remain uncertain whether the player will return to peak fitness—but they are understood to be happy to review the situation should the 35-year-old make a full recovery from the injuries he sustained in a road traffic accident before Christmas.
The offer from West Ham remains on the table, and the club are willing to negotiate further. However, any chance of Antonio being offered anything comparable to his current wage of over £85k per week is not going to happen.
It is understood that the Hammers No.9’s representatives have let it be known—both publicly and directly to West Ham—that they have better offers on the table.
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