What the papers say
Big changes could be in the pipeline at Chelsea on and off the pitch this summer, according to various reports. The Daily Mail says Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is a possible replacement for manager Mauricio Pochettino.
On the field, the club are looking to sell defender Trevoh Chalobah, 24, and Albania forward Armando Broja, 22, according to The Daily Telegraph. England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, and Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 25, could also leave in the summer.
Summer changes are also expected at Manchester United. The Manchester Evening News says Brazil winger Antony, 24, is among the players they would be prepared to sell.
Victor Osimhen is eyeing a move to the Premier League, according to The Sun. Arsenal and Chelsea are believed to be heading the race for the Napoli striker, 25, although Manchester United and Paris St Germain are also reportedly interested.
Social media round-up
🚨🇸🇦 Pep Guardiola on Kevin De Bruyne linked with Saudi move: “It’s a question for him”.
“I'd love that he stays, but I don’t know… I don’t know if he has an offer, I don’t know if Saudi Arabia wants him”.
“I would love for him to stay at City, of course”. pic.twitter.com/VA4Mj8JARo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2024
Luka Modric, 38, tipped for stunning Premier League return and would ‘easily’ start after leaving Real Madridhttps://t.co/9YqCu9x8wIhttps://t.co/9YqCu9x8wI
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) February 26, 2024
Players to watch
Alphonso Davies: Real Madrid have reached agreement to sign the Bayern Munich and Canada left-back, 23, in the summer or next year, according to The Athletic.
Joao Palhinha: Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal are chasing the Fulham and Portugal midfielder, 28, reports Football Insider.
