Football rumours: Arsenal and Manchester United to battle for Leroy Sane

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What the papers say

Manchester United could face competition from Arsenal as they prepare to battle it out for Leroy Sane next summer. The Daily Mirror reports the German star, who has played for Bayern Munich since 2020, has fallen down the pecking order in his homeland. The former Manchester City player is reportedly keen to stay in Germany, but his future is looking increasingly unclear.

Could Leroy Sane be heading back to the Premier League? (Martin Rickett/PA)

Meanwhile, United are also poised to renew their interest in 22-year-old Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, the Daily Mail reports.

Could Manchester United have interest in Jarrad Branthwaite? (Peter Byrne/PA)

Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff could be looking to move elsewhere unless the Magpies make him feel “valued” with a new contract. The Sun reports the 27-year-old is “not sure” whether an extension to his current contract, which expires in the summer, has been triggered. It comes on the back of several of his team-mates, including Anthony Gordon, receiving new deals.

Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff (Mike Egerton/PA)

Wolverhampton boss Gary O’Neil could face the end if his side do not beat Southampton this weekend, according to the Daily Telegraph. Wolves are sitting at the bottom of the table and have not won in the Premier League since April. Club bosses are reportedly reluctant to dismiss O’Neil, who they regard as having a bright future in professional football.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: The superstar has been linked to another blockbuster move to another Saudi Pro League Side. Spanish outlet SPORT reports that the 39-year-old, who joined Al-Nassr in 2022, has since been linked to a move to Al-Hilal as a potential replacement for Neymar.

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia in 2022 (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Cristian Romero: The Tottenham defender could make a move to Real Madrid over the summer, amid reports from GiveMeSport that the La Liga club could be increasing their interest in the 26-year-old.