Transfer rumours & gossip – Man City are looking for two additional summer arrivals to complement Erling Haaland, with a left-back and another midfielder on their want list; Sevilla are planning a £20 million bid for Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks.
Tuesday 31 May 2022
All of Europe’s hottest stories and transfer rumours …
Transfer rumours & gossip
For the Champions League group stage draw in 2022-23, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham will all be in Pot 2, with only Manchester City making it into Pot 1 from the Premier League aspirants.
Despite spending big on Jadon Sancho last summer, Manchester United is said to be keeping an eye on Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma.
Nadine Kessler, UEFA’s head of women’s football, is overjoyed by ticket sales for the European Championships in England this summer, which she expects to be the most competitive in history.
Dean Hoyle is due to take complete control of Huddersfield Town from Phil Hodgkinson, and has promised Carlos Corberan money to spend in order to give the club a second chance at promotion.
Manchester City are keeping an eye on Leicester City’s teen centre-back Ben Nelson, as well as Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, as they aim to bolster their British talent.
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has set his sights on Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure this summer.
After failing to persuade Emma Hayes to leave Chelsea, Crawley are interested in hiring Arsenal U23 coach Kevin Betsy to fill their managerial position.
Emma Raducanu will compete in the Rothesay Open in Nottingham next week, marking her first appearance in the UK since winning the US Open.
Transfer rumours & gossip
The owners of Formula One are said to be furious with the sport’s governing body, the FIA, and in particular with its new president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Jurrien Timber is being courted by Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag keen to make the defender one of his first acquisitions.
After a chaotic finale to the season, the English Football League’s chief executive has advised supporters that pitch invasions “cannot continue.”
Transfer rumours & gossip
Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks has been told he would not feature in Antonio Conte’s first-team plans, prompting Sevilla to consider a £20 million bid for him.
Ralf Rangnick, the former manager of Watford, has suggested goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann to Manchester United.
Boris Becker has decided not to appeal his prison term for concealing £2.5 million in assets.
Transfer rumours & gossip-Robert Lewandowski
After Robert Lewandowski announced his departure from Bayern Munich, the club intensified their pursuit of Sadio Mane.
Newcastle has been invited to participate in the bidding for Reims’ Hugo Ekitike.
Mark Noble is considering a non-playing contract extension with West Ham.
Transfer rumours & gossip-Erling Haaland
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the chairman of Manchester City, has great hopes for Erling Haaland’s arrival, as well as revealing the club’s future intentions and how he felt on the dramatic final day of the season versus Aston Villa.
Manchester City are looking for two more summer signings to complement Erling Haaland, as well as a left-back and another midfielder to take Fernandinho’s place.
Ivan Perisic is expected to sign a £180,000-per-week agreement with Tottenham to join the Premier League.
Spain has presented evidence in their appeal against a second consecutive Rugby World Cup expulsion for fielding an unqualified player, including Ireland’s Bundee Aki and James Lowe, as well as Scotland’s Pierre Schoeman.
For the specifically dedicated Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Test between England and New Zealand, Lord’s is facing the embarrassment of thousands of vacant seats.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has indicated that Steve Cooper is in line for a new contract and has promised to give “ammunition” for a summer spending spree.
Transfer rumours & gossip-Romelu Lukaku
After officials accused the club and its fans for disruption during the Champions League final, Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has requested an apology from the French government.
As questions surrounding his future at Stamford Bridge continue to swirl, Romelu Lukaku is eager to meet with Chelsea’s new hierarchy.
If the pitch invasions that plagued the conclusion of the season continue, EFL clubs will face capacity constraints.
Transfer rumours & gossip
Lucas Moura, a forward for Tottenham Hotspur, has expressed a desire to return to his hometown of Sao Paulo in the future, but concedes that he may have to wait until the end of his career because they would be unable to afford his salaries.
According to rumours, Chelsea might use Romelu Lukaku’s desire to return to Inter Milan as leverage in a deal to bring Lautaro Martinez to Stamford Bridge.
Transfer rumours & gossip
As his brother Karamoko’s contract with Celtic expires, Bournemouth attacker Siriki Dembele believes it is fate for him to play alongside him.
Partick Thistle are interested in loaning Rangers’ Kai Kennedy and James Maxwell, and they might be part of a deal to bring Cameron Cooper to Ibrox.
Rangers youngster Josh McPake is being pursued by Crewe Alexandra, Crawley Town, and newly promoted Stockport County.
Transfer rumours & gossip
Should Scotland qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, they may be forced to sleep in portakabins because all available accommodation has been taken by fans from countries who have already qualified for the competition.
Christopher Jullien, who is valued at £7 million, does not have a future at Celtic, according to Frank McAvennie.
