Transfer news, rumours as they happened: Unai Emery set for Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and more
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The Premier League’s summer transfer window is open with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal set to be busier than ever.
For the first time in over two decades Arsenal will head into the off-season with a new manager at the helm. That man looks set to be Unai Emery, who has beaten Mikel Arteta to the job. At United Jose Mourinho looks set to spend big again as he targets reinforcements in his bid to haul in record-breaking Manchester City next season. A new left-back and central midfield player are high on his list.
Liverpool have enjoyed success in the Champions League this term and their quest to end their league title drought in 2019 will be bolstered by the arrival of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig – he will not be the last new face on Merseyside, however. Chelsea could well be looking for a new manager themselves with the future of Mauricio Pochettino across London at Tottenham Hotspur less certain than ever before.
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Paul Pogba has stressed that he “doesn’t have to be best friends” with Jose Mourinho and that he is unsure of his future at Manchester United, reinforcing the development of a rift emerging between the club’s record signing and the manager after a disappointing campaign.
Despite improving from sixth to second in the Premier League, United finished the season trophy-less after losing Saturday’s FA Cup final 1-0 to Chelsea, a result that has seen Mourinho face extra scrutiny for his methods.
The Portuguese clashed with Pogba earlier in the season when he dropped the France international from his starting XI, and although Pogba forced his way back into the side, he has not looked at the peak of his game in recent months at Old Trafford.
Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is being eyed up by a host of Premier League clubs following the Swans' relegation, with Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Watford and West Ham all interested in the Poland international, the Daily Mirror reports.
Andres Iniesta has bid an emotional farewell to Barcelona after 22 glittering years at the Nou Camp.
LaLiga champions Barca claimed a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad and it was a fitting finale for the 34-year-old, who lifted the trophy for a ninth time.
Addressing supporters on the pitch after the final whistle, Iniesta said he "leaves as a man", having spent so long playing for the Catalan giants.
"I will move on and carry you all in my heart forever," he said. "It's been a wonderful 22 years, full of pride, and it's been a pleasure to represent this club.
Arsenal have identified Borussia Dortmund's Sokratis Papastathopoulos as a potential summer target as they hope to bolster their defence over the summer, according to the Daily Mirror.
The club will also be looking to bring in West Brom captain Jonny Evans for around £3million the paper said.
Jorginho's agent believes Manchester City and Napoli will face no issues in reaching an agreement over the player's transfer to the English champions this summer.
The midfielder has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with both City and rivals United linked to the Brazil-born Italian international.
Jorginho, who moved to Naples from Hellas Verona in 2014, has two seasons left on his contract with the Italians and is yet to sign a new deal at the club.
Another potential arrival at Manchester United over the summer is Sime Vrsaljko, with the Daily Mail reporting the club are interested in signing the £30million man from Atletico Madrid.
Andre Silva is the number one target for newly-promoted Wolves over the summer and they will be expected to pay £33m, reports the Sun.
Maurizio Sarri appears ready to finally leave Napoli with a move to Chelsea looking closer than ever.
The 59-year-old coach has been linked with the Premier League side, with compatriot Antonio Conte set to leave Stamford Bridge despite winning the FA Cup this weekend.
Contract talks between Sarri and the club have stalled in recent weeks with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis saying this weekend that "time is up" for him to make a decision over his future at the Stadio San Paolo.
Thomas Tuchel says PSG must build their team around "artist" Neymar.
"I met Neymar last Sunday. It was an important meeting. He's an artist, one of the best players in the world, a key player to help us win our matches," said Tuchel, who last week signed a two-year deal to replace Unai Emery.
"If we find a way to build a structure around him, so he can show all his talent on the pitch, I think we have a key player to win our games."
Antoine Griezmann dismissed questions about his future after playing a leading role in Atletico Madrid‘s Europa League triumph on Wednesday night in Lyon.
Griezmann scored twice in the 3-0 over Marseille as Atletico overpowered their opponents to win their second Europa League and sixth major trophy under Diego Simeone.
Barcelona are interested in bringing the 27-year-old France forward to the Camp Nou, but he refused to confirm whether or not this was his final game in Atletico’s colours.
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