🚨 Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis to leave club at end of season. Highly-regarded former captain departing after 15yr association with #AFCB to explore new opportunities - interest from Al Hilal & other clubs but nothing signed

🚨 Eddie Howe set to remain Newcastle United boss. As things stand + barring unexpected turn of events 48yo will lead #NUFC into 26/27 - retains ownership/hierarchy support & keen to continue. All parties accept this season can’t be repeated

🚨 EXCL: Phil Foden reaches agreement in principle with Manchester City over new contract. Current #MCFC terms 2027 - fresh 4yr deal to June 2030 + 1yr option. Formalities still need to be completed. Handled for 25yo by agent Rafaela Pimenta

🚨 Federico Valverde & Aurelien Tchouameni in dressing-room fight at Real Madrid training ground. Valverde went to hospital with head injury. Follows altercation 24hrs earlier. #RMFC expected to take action.

Real Madrid talks with Jorge Mendes continue over potential appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. 63yo’s initial thoughts outlined to #RMFC while Florentino Perez ponders decision. Portuguese happy at Benfica but open to possibility

Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as next head coach. 44yo former #RMFC boss understood to be open to possibility, although nothing decided yet as process continues. Andoni Iraola also strong contender ahead of departing #AFCB

🚨 Arsenal defender Ben White expected to miss rest of season with knee ligament injury. 28yo England international suffered suspected MCL damage in #AFC victory at West Ham, although full extent yet to be established.

Nottingham Forest intend to hand Vitor Pereira new long-term contract. #NFFC hierarchy & players said to be happy with 57yo + talks planned over extension (current deal June 2027). Club also aim - as things stand - to keep all key players

Broad agreement in place for Michael Carrick to become permanent head coach of Manchester United. Work continues between all parties to finalise contracts for Englishman & backroom staff after 2+1yr deal offered to former #MUFC midfielder

EXCLUSIVE: Agreement complete for Xabi Alonso to become Chelsea manager. 44yo Spaniard visited London early last week & accepted opportunity; 4yr contract now finalised - announcement imminent. Primary target throughout + wanted #CFC move

Pep Guardiola to leave position as Manchester City manager at end of this season. 55yo Spaniard departing after trophy-laden decade & set to be replaced by Enzo Maresca. No official confirmation yet from #MCFC

Enzo Maresca already working on summer transfer activity & pre-season plans ahead of appointment by Manchester City. 46yo collaborating closely with #MCFC sporting director Hugo Viana in preparation for Pep Guardiola’s expected departure

BREAKING: Southampton lose appeal in attempt to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final for spying on opponents. #SaintsFC spot goes to Middlesbrough; #MFC to face Hull City at Wembley on Saturday.

🚨 Kobbie Mainoo set to be named in England squad for World Cup but Phil Foden misses out. Tino Livramento + Noni Madueke also expected to be included but no Levi Colwill despite injury return & anticipated Luke Shaw will not make #ENG group

Ivan Toney recalled to England squad for 2026 World Cup. 30yo Al Ahli striker rewarded for 42 goals + 11 assists in 37 #AlAhli appearances across all competitions this season. Former Brentford forward not involved for #ENG since last June

EXCL: Djed Spence suffered broken jaw during Tottenham Hotspur loss at Chelsea. 25yo right-back picked up injury in challenge with Liam Delap but expected to play for #THFC v Everton on last day of Premier League season in protective mask

Ollie Watkins returns to England squad for 2026 World Cup squad. 30yo Aston Villa striker up to 19 goals + 5 assists in helping #AVFC lift Europa League & qualify for Champions League. Strengthens #ENG forward options at #2026FIFAWorldCup

🚨 Trent Alexander-Arnold not named in England squad for 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid right-back absent from recent squads & misses out on #2026FIFAWorldCup. Djed Spence rewarded for Tottenham Hotspur & #ENG form with Tuchel Tuchel selection

Yan Diomande a leading target for Liverpool. #PSG also among suitors but #LFC firm contenders; strong position with 19yo RB Leipzig winger & if player deal looks doable club-to-club talks will follow. #RBLeipzig would seek €100m+ to sell

Barcelona make proposal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. Bid for 25yo #NUFC winger €80m + bonuses; no agreement yet as talks over England int’l continue. Interest of other clubs ongoing but #FCBarcelona + #FCBayern strongest

🚨 Barcelona reach agreement with Newcastle United to sign Anthony Gordon. #FCBarcelona deal for 25yo winger €80m + future sale % to #NUFC - personal terms fine. Bayern Munich pursed England int’l but #FCBayern unwilling to hit asking price