BBC
Arsenal will face competition from Juventus for the signature of Germany international Leon Goretzka with the 31-year-old midfielder set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
AC Milan are looking at Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott with the 24-year-old available for around £25m from AZ Alkmaar in the summer. (Independent), external
Brighton are keen to wrap up a deal with Cologne for 19-year-old German winger Said el Mala after the player changed agents. (Bild - in German - subscription required), external
Manchester City could let Brazilian winger Savinho, 21, leave in the summer with Tottenham possible suitors if they retain their Premier League status. (Football Insider, external)
Juventus will target Manchester City's Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, after cooling their interest in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, 25, because Manchester United and Arsenal are both keen on the Italy midfielder. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Fulham have reached a verbal agreement to sign 23-year-old United States forward Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven with personal terms also agreed. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Liverpool's Richard Hughes is on a three-strong shortlist to become the new sporting director at Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Xabi Alonso would target the signings of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, 26, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, and Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, if he were to replace Arne Slot at Anfield in the summer. (Teamtalk), external
Manchester United have made contact with Ajax to explore the potential terms of a deal for 20-year-old Belgium forward Mika Godts. (Sacha Tavolieri), external
Real Madrid and Barcelona are ahead of Premier League clubs in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar's 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit because he wants to move to Spain to live in sunnier weather. (AS - in Spanish), external
Manchester United and Liverpool are both stepping up their interest in Wolves and Portugal midfielder Joao Gomes, 25. (Teamtalk), external
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick will extend his contract until 2028 after Joan Laporta was re-elected as the club's president. (Florian Plettenberg)
Sky Paper Talk
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United have told Bruno Fernandes that the club will do everything in their power to keep him at the club this summer - Daily Mail.
Manchester United could let four goalkeepers leave the club this summer. United plan on selling Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, while the futures of Dermot Mee and Tom Heaton remain uncertain - The Sun.
Arsenal are monitoring Newcastle defender Tino Livramento and RB Leipzig centre back Castello Lukeba - The Times.
WORLD FOOTBALL
Real Madrid are planning a major overhaul this summer and could sell David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia. - Bild.
SCOTLAND
Rangers are facing a major injury setback for the title run-in amid concerns that Mohamed Diomande might be set for a stretch on the sidelines - Daily Record.
Czech Republic boss Miroslav Koubek launched a dig at Tomas Cvancara after snubbing him for the World Cup play-off squad - before the Celtic striker's agent hit back - The Scottish Sun.
Jim Goodwin is hoping Lachlan Rose arrives at Dundee United as a World Cup star - Daily Record.
Former SFA referee Steve Conroy reckons Rangers were denied a "clear" penalty against St Mirren - Daily Record.
Football Talk
Everton and West Ham now eyeing move for Myles Lewis-Skelly
by Max Akpan
Everton and West Ham United have joined the race to sign Arsenal left back Myles Lewis-Skelly next summer, according to CaughtOffside.
Lewis-Skelly, valued at £30m by Transfermarkt, earned his breakthrough during the 2024–25 season, seizing opportunities amid an injury-hit campaign.
However, he now finds himself struggling for game time just less than a year after starting the UEFA Champions League clash against 15-time holders Real Madrid.
While he has started six of Arsenal’s nine Champions League matches, featuring in notable victories against Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, and Inter Milan, he has played only 312 minutes of football in the Premier League this season. playing third fiddle in the pecking order.
As a result, CaughtOffside reports that Arsenal are considering a loan move for Lewis Skelly next summer to gain regular playing time and develop further, with the view of potentially returning to the Gunners’ squad.
Hence, several Premier League clubs are now looking to sign the England international ahead of next summer, according to the report.
Among the clubs vying for Lewis Skelly’s signature are Everton and West Ham, according to CaughtOffside, which claims that the Premier League duo are closely monitoring the 19-year-old’s situation as the summer window approaches.
Battle for Myles Lewis-Skelly
The Premier League table-toppers are open to his departure, with guarantees of regular playing time, and the Toffees, the Hammers, and Crystal Palace are also keen, according to the report.
With Everton and West Ham showing interest, it’ll be interesting to see how the transfer plays out, especially with other clubs expected to join the race as the summer approaches.