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Christopher Nkunku will leave Chelsea this summer, talkSPORT understands.
Nkunku would welcome a move back to Germany to Bayern Munich and is also open to staying in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur have also enquired ahead of a potential shock move to keep him in London.
Bayern made an initial approach for Nkunku in January and the Frenchman was understood to be keen on a move.
However, the German side was put off by Chelsea demanding north of £50million for the winger.
Nkunku is believed to be open to joining the Bundesliga champions but is equally receptive to remaining in the Premier League.
The 27-year-old finished the 24/25 campaign with 14 goals and five assists from 42 appearances across all competitions.
Fer real?
Bruno Fernandes' agent Miguel Pinho has flown to Saudi Arabia to hold a meeting with Al Hilal, talkSPORT understands.
Pinho is expected to provide the Saudi Pro League club with a final answer as to whether Fernandes will accept their proposal.
The Portuguese superstar has been offered an eye-watering deal worth £65million-a-year.
Should Fernandes agree to the deal, it would instantly see him earn the third-highest salary in world football behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
And if Al-Hilal get the green light from Fernandes, the club will be ready to table a £100m offer.
Power Serge
Sergej Jakirovic is the number one candidate to take charge of Hull City, talkSPORT understands.
The Tigers are on the lookout for a new boss following the sacking of Ruben Selles at the end of the 2024/25 season.
And it is believed that Jakirovic is now the Yorkshire outfit's top target to fill the gap.
Jakirovic is currently in charge of Turkish side Kayserispor having been appointed in January.
His team sit 14th in the Super Lig table with one match left having managed to win seven of his 14 matches in all competitions.
Gunner get ya?
Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their interest in RB Leipzig striker Bejamin Sesko.
Sesko is high on Mikel Arteta's radar following an impressive season which saw him score 21 goals in all competitions.
The Gunners were keen on the 21-year-old last summer, but the Slovenia international decided to remain in Germany for another year to continue his development.
And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have now started concrete talks in their quest to sign him.
It is believed that Sesko will depart Leipzig this summer after the club failed to secure European football.
talkSPORT understands that Arsenal remain keen on landing Sporting Lisbon centre-forward Viktor Gyokeres.
Winging it
Chelsea aren't the only ones worried about finances surrounding Jadon Sancho.
The Blues loaned the England winger from Manchester United with an obligation to buy him for £25million at the end of the season.
Earlier reports claimed that Chelsea were becoming increasingly averse to keeping him around, but would have to pay £5m to send Sancho back to Manchester.
Now it seems more likely he will stay, but talkSPORT understands Sancho would have to take a pay cut to remain at Stamford Bridge.
Sancho joined the Red Devils in 2021 from Borussia Dortmund for £73million.
He reportedly signed a contract worth £300,000 per-week, which he'd have to now agree new terms on.
Ger off
Steven Gerrard won't be returning to Rangers for a second stint.
talkSPORT understands that the Liverpool legend is out of the running as the Scottish side have prioritised other candidates.
Those are former Southampton manager Russell Martin and Carlo Ancelotti's son and long time assistant Davide.
Gerrard coached Rangers from 2018 to 2021, winning the Scottish Premiership in '21, the clubs only league title in 14 years.
Yet his management career since has undermined that achievement as he struggled at both Aston Villa and Al Ettifaq.
Gerrard left the Saudi Pro League side by mutual consent in January with 19 wins, 16 draws and 20 defeats in 55 games.
It's Son
talkSPORT understands that Heung-min Son remains a target for Saudi Pro League clubs this summer.
The Tottenham star got his hands on the Europa League trophy as Spurs captain last week, and it could prove to be the end of his time in north London.
Saudi clubs have been keen on Son since 2023, with the league keen on signing players from all over the world.
This is because there is a new TV deal that is likely to involve selling the rights abroad.
However, Son has a year left on his deal and currently wants to remain at Tottenham.
Gone
Manchester City fans have been left baffled by the news Kevin De Bruyne's mural has gone.
A special painting dedicated to the Belgian was unveiled a few weeks ago ahead of his exit.
De Bruyne said goodbye to the Etihad faithful last week against Bournemouth before playing his final game in the 2-0 win over Fulham.
It brought to an end ten glorious years for one of the greatest Premier League players.
But the mural dedicated to the playmaker is gone because it was only ever planned to be a temporary one.
Going the other way
As Chelsea close in on a deal for Liam Delap to join them from Ipswich for £30 million, the Tractor Boys are eyeing a Blues players.
Kieran McKenna is looking to prepare his side for life back in the Championship, and Ipswich are keen on Marc Guiu.
The club have been watching the young striker for a while and are seeking a loan deal.
It's unclear whether the player himself would be open to the move, but any potential deal would be separate to Delap.
'Still in negotiations'
Cristiano Ronaldo's future has been the focus of much speculation in recent days and weeks.
This is because his contract at Al Nassr expires at the end of June.
The level of speculation stepped up when Ronaldo posted a tweet after the last game of the season that suggested he was leaving Al Nassr.
However, the club's sporting director, Fernando Hierro, has quashed any suggestion Ronaldo is definitely leaving.
He said: "We are still in negotiations with Cristiano. Hopefully we can find a solution on a renewal."
Clarified
Manchester United have confirmed that the picture of Amad Diallo flipping off the fans in Malaysia was an isolated incident.
The winger was seen raising his middle finger in the direction of fans in the airport after the 1-0 defeat to the Asian All Stars team.
However, the club have confirmed it was in response to some serious abuse directed at the winger.
But it should be stressed this isn't a reflection on the overall experience, with the vast majority of fans being positive towards the players.
'It's tough'
New quotes from Cristian Romero have emerged about life in England.
The Argentine was speaking to Gaston Edul in April before Tottenham's Europa League win, and was he was asked about his family.
The centre-back is an Atletico Madrid transfer target this summer, and these quotes could worry Spurs fans.
Romero indicated that life in the UK was hard on his family.
He said: “It’s tough, not so much for me because I love coming and training, but my family.
“It’s tough for them being locked up all the time because it’s raining, it’s freezing. They suffer a lot.”
Idol
After helping Napoli win Serie A, a shrine to Scott McTominay has appeared in Naples city centre.
The location for the picture of the Scotsman is a former religious site that has been converted to a permanent memorial to the midfielder.
McTominay's time in Italy has been a total success, with the Scottish international playing a huge role in Antonio Conte's side claiming league glory ahead of Inter Milan.
McTominay scored on the last day in a 2-0 home win over Cagliari, which sealed the title.
He has since been spotted on the open-top bus smoking and dancing with old Napoli fans.
He might have only been there a year, but he is already a hero.
Brutal
Chelsea's Twitter admin wasted no time in ripping into Real Betis after the Conference League final.
Ahead of the match, the Spanish club changed their badge to include a bird on it.
This is because, this season has been described as the 'Year of the Bird, given the Magpies, Eagles, Liverbirds and Cockerels all won something.
It wasn't to be for Betis, as they were crushed 4-1 by Chelsea in Poland.
And the admin has tweeted a picture of the Chelsea lion letting the Betis' bird leave, with the caption, 'the lion's always king'.
It's gone down very well with many Chelsea fans, with one supporter asking the club to give the admin a payrise.
History makers
Chelsea last night made a bit of European history that no team is ever likely to achieve.
Enzo Maresca's men added the trophy to the Champions League and Europa League titles they already have.
But they had to do it the hard way.
At half time, Chelsea trailed 1-0 to Real Betis, but in the second half, it was a Cole Palmer masterclass.
The England international turned the game on its head with two sublime assists for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson before Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo added some gloss to the scoreline.
It tops off a great week for the Blues, who qualified for the Champions League on Sunday and now have a trophy.
Howe emulates Shearer
Eddie Howe has been given Freedom of Newcastle status, the city's councillors have confirmed.
The Newcastle boss was nominated after guiding the club to Carabao Cup glory in March.
Their 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield secured a first major domestic trophy for 70 years.
Councillors have now voted in favour of handing Howe the highest civic honour the city can bestow.
He also follows in the footsteps of several Toon Army icons by receiving the honour.
Sir Bobby Charlton, Alan Shearer and Jackie Milburn were all also handed the freedom of the city.
Howe has been in charge at St. James' Park since November 2021 and signed a new three-year deal with the club in March.
During his time with Newcastle, he has twice qualified for the Champions League, including this season.
Ambitious United plans
Omar Berrada has revealed Manchester United will show 'ambition' in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are already set to complete the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Speaking ahead of United's first post-season friendly, CEO Berrada told MUTV: "I can’t talk about specifics, but I can say that we’ve been planning for many months now,
"We were ready for all the different scenarios, so now we know what we need to do.
"We have a very clear idea of where we need to invest in the squad to improve, so (technical director) Jason (Wilcox), his team, Ruben have been in talks for many months.
"Now it’s a question of executing that plan and doing it in a way that is prudent but at the same time with ambition."
Ruben Amorim's side were beaten by an ASEAN All-Stars XI in Malaysia on Wednesday.
It followed their 15th place finish in the Premier League as they missed out on European qualification for the first time in 11 years.
United beaten
Manchester United have been beaten in their first post-season friendly.
The Red Devils fell to a 1-0 defeat to an ASEAN All-Stars XI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Myanmar international Maung Maung Lwin scored the winning goal in the 71st minute.
The 29-year-old winger plays his club football in Thailand for Lamphun Warrior.
Despite dominating the match, United were unable to find a breakthrough.
Ruben Amorim's side had 65 per cent possession as well as 19 attempts on goal.
However, just four of those shots were on target as they failed to grab an equaliser.
Meanwhile, their opponents capitalised on a rare opportunity to counter attack to grab the only goal of the match.
United will be back in action on Friday against Hong Kong in their final fixture of the tour.
Chelsea fans sprayed with water
Chelsea fans have been floored with water cannons by Polish police in Wroclaw.
Shocking footage shows the moment supporters are sprayed ahead of tonight's Conference League final.
The Blues face Real Betis at the Wroclaw Stadium in their final match of the season.
Fans have gathered in the city prior to kick-off, with many supporters gathering in the centre despite rainy weather.
However, several fans could be seen being knocked to the floor by a water cannon on top of a police van.
It follows footage of a brawl breaking out between Chelsea and Betis supporters on Tuesday.
Police were forced to intervene with tear gas used after glasses and chairs were thrown.
Kick-off in Wroclaw is scheduled for 9pm local time (8pm BST).
Liverpool crash update
Police have been given more time to question the suspect in the Liverpool victory parade crash, which injured at least 79 people, police said.
In a statement on Wednesday, Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday May 26.
"As part of the ongoing investigation, we have also been able to identify more people who were injured, with 79 in total who we are now speaking with.
"A 53-year-old man from West Derby, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, remains in police custody.
"The investigation team have today been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow."
Kelleher approach
Brentford have launched a move to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, talkSPORT understands.
The Bees have made an approach over the possibility of signing the Republic of Ireland international.
Their interest comes as Mark Flekken edges closer to a move away from the club.
Flekken is set to complete a move to Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
The Dutch goalkeeper is understood to have turned down offers from elsewhere in England to work with compatriot Erik ten Hag.
Thomas Frank is now in the market for a new goalkeeper, with Kelleher identified as an option.
The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his deal at Anfield after winning a second Premier League title last term.
Kelleher kept four clean sheets across his four league appearances under Arne Slot.
City backroom overhaul
Manchester City have announced the departures of three members of Pep Guardiola's backroom team.
Assistant managers Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez will both leave the club when their contracts expire this summer.
Lillo has enjoyed two spells at City, most recently returning to the club in 2023, but is now set to return to Spain.
Dominguez also arrived at the Etihad Stadium alongside Lillo two years ago after working together at Al-Sadd in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Carlos Vicens has departed to become the new manager of Portuguese side Braga.
Prior to becoming one of Guardiola's assistants, Vicens worked with City's under-18 side, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2020.
The club have confirmed new assistant managers to succeed the trio will be announced in due course.