🚨 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 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

🚨 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 tabled to former #MUFC midfielder 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

🚨 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 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...

🚨 Arsenal defender Ben White expected to miss rest of season with knee ligament injury. 28yo England international suffered suspected MCL damage in #AFC West Ham win, although full extent yet to be established 🚨 W/ @gunnerblog.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

🚨 Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as next head coach. 44yo former #RMFC boss understood to be open to possibility - though nothing decided yet as process continues. Andoni Iraola also strong contender ahead of departing #AFCB 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

🚨 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 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

🚨 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 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

🚨 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 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

🚨 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 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

🚨 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 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

🚨 Jose Mourinho preferred candidate of Florentino Perez to become next Real Madrid head coach. Support not universal inside #RMFC but president driving process so 63yo strong contender. Time-sensitive ~€3m break clause in Benfica contract 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea part company with head coach Liam Rosenior. #CFC wanted to give 41yo much longer but results dictated otherwise. FA Cup + CL bid key factors. Calum McFarlane to take interim charge before permanent appointment in summer 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

🚨 John Stones exit from Manchester City this summer set to be announced next week. Mutual decision for 31yo centre-back to go as free agent when contract ends after trophy-laden decade at #MCFC. Interest expected from top European clubs 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...

🚨 Bournemouth reach agreement with Marco Rose to succeed Andoni Iraola as head coach this summer. 49yo to join #AFCB on 3yr deal; picked for playing style, European experience + familiarity managing likes of Haaland, Bellingham, Szoboszlai 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Marcos Senesi as free agent this summer subject to retaining PL place. Nothing finalised so still open + interest in 28yo #AFCB centre-back from elsewhere but #THFC leading contender at present 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth when contract ends this summer. #AFCB tried everything to keep head coach over months of negotiations but 43yo chose to exit + successor process under way; Kieran McKenna high among options 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

🚨 Newcastle United owners continue to support Eddie Howe, with all parties intending to evaluate manager situation in summer. Review + any contingency work seen by those involved as normal; no serious talks yet over #NUFC head coach change 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in pole position to sign Andy Robertson this summer, subject to retaining PL status. 32yo fully focused on #LFC so nothing finalised & also interest from Europe but #THFC lead contender to seal deal if relegation avoided @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...

🚨 Southampton will need special dispensation to wear shirt marking 50th anniversary of 1976 FA Cup win in this year’s SF. After QF clubs must use kit registered at start of season but FA open to giving #SaintsFC permission depending on draw @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur part company with Igor Tudor by mutual consent. 47yo & staff exit immediately after 44 days at helm, winning 1 point in 5 PL games to leave #THFC 17th + eliminated from #UCL. Croatian also grieving recent loss of father 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

🚨 EXCL: Man Utd close to agreement with Kobbie Mainoo + Harry Maguire over new contracts. Proposed deal would keep 20yo midfielder at #MUFC to 2031 on improved terms. 33yo defender offered 1+1yr deal. Work still needed but talks advanced 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur actively working on candidates to replace Igor Tudor if decision taken to make another head coach change after Liverpool trip. Unclear whether would be interim again or longer-term appointment but #THFC exploring options @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

🚨 EXCL: Reece James commits future to Chelsea by signing new 6yr contract. 26yo’s previous deal 2028; fresh agreement runs until June 2032. Deal aligns England right-back with #CFC incentivised wage structure 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur players face wage cuts if relegated from PL. Most contracts include clauses to lower salary (vast majority by ~50%) in event of demotion. Provision placed in all deals under Levy so #THFC have some financial protection 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed enquiries from rivals for Lucas Bergvall in January. Chelsea + Aston Villa made contact to check situation while looking to bolster midfield & amid 20yo’s reduced role but #THFC clear no plan to consider exit 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to sign #THFC contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

🚨 EXCL: Kristjaan Speakman leavs Sunderland. #SAFC decision to move forward without sporting director. DoF Ghisolfi led football set-up since July; key to building current team & operation. Club feel organic end to transition, not start 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

🚨 Kai Havertz set for spell on sidelines with muscular injury. Problem expected to keep 26yo Arsenal forward out of #AFC games vs Brentford + Tottenham Hotspur but hoped not to be serious issue for Germany int’l 🚨 W/ @gunnerblog.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 14th in Premier League; 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

🚨 EXCL: Liverpool to pay max £6.8m for signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. Tribunal rules #LFC owe #CFC initial £2.8m + £4m in potential bonuses relating to senior appearances, contracts, England honours. Also 20% of profit on future sale 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

🚨 Dwight McNeil move from Everton to Crystal Palace off. Deal sheet submitted in time + 26yo #EFC winger completed medical. But after Mateta sale collapsed #CPFC changed terms from £20m purchase to loan with buy obligation & then pulled out 🚨@theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing to happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Sheffield United reach full agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips. Deal in place between clubs for straight loan until end of season; no buy option. 30yo #MCFC midfielder undergoing medical before completing #SUFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

🚨 AC Milan conducting further medical checks on Jean-Philippe Mateta in London this morning ahead of potential switch from Crystal Palace. #ACMilan offer worth more than €30m accepted by #CPFC & Jorgen Strand Larsen lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Jeremy Jacquet flying to North West this morning for medical today as all parties work to complete summer move from Rennes to Liverpool. 20yo #StadeRennais defender joining #LFC on contract to June 2031 + 1 after clubs agreed £60m deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

🚨 Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expected to miss considerable period with suspected broken bone in foot. #AFC surveying market for potential loan as short-term cover for 29yo Spain intl; no guarantee anything materialises before deadline 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

🚨 Liverpool not proceeding with deal to sign Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance presented to #LFC, ready to advance + 25yo keen; but proved too complicated. Alternative not expected but contender for Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as summer recruit 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign Tyrique George. Deal for 19yo #CFC forward loan + buy option, pending #EFC ratification. England U21 int’l granted permission to travel for medical before completing switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

🚨 EXCL: Jean-Philippe Mateta undergoing medical ahead of proposed transfer from Crystal Palace to AC Milan. Agreement in place between clubs for 28yo France striker to join #ACMilan for price in excess of €30m to #CPFC. W/ @JamesHorncastle 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 EXCL: Crystal Palace submit bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Reduced £43m + £5m fee offered by #CPFC being discussed in talks via Jorge Mendes; strong chance #WWFC accept. AC Milan continue to pursue Jean-Philippe Mateta deal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 Liverpool exploring deal for Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance offered to #LFC & talks under way about taking over Sunderland loan of RB Leipzig defender. #SAFC assessing replacements in case Dutch int’l goes 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social after @fabrizioromano.yopro20.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

🚨 Crystal Palace in talks with Aston Villa to sign Evann Guessand on loan. 24yo winger also subject of strong interest from multiple European clubs but #CPFC regarded as favourites at present; pursued Ivory Coast int’l before #AVFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 Crystal Palace close to agreement for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Talks between #CPFC & Jorge Mendes on behalf of #WWFC advanced; £45m + £5m fee being discussed. Leeds United bids scaled £40m but #LUFC not currently going higher 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 BREAKING: Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea with immediate effect. Mutual agreement to part ways; settlement secures #CFC financial savings & enables 31yo winger to take next step on free transfer. Englishman departs 3.5yrs into 5yr contact 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

🚨 Douglas Luiz completing last parts of medical before signing for Aston Villa from Juventus. Agreement now finalised between clubs; 27yo #Juve midfielder ends Nottingham Forest spell to join #AVFC on loan with buy option at €25m + add-ons 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 James Ward-Prowse given permission to undergo medical before completing loan move from West Ham United to Burnley. Deal for 31yo midfielder sanctioned by #WHUFC head coach Nuno Espírito Santo & does not include buy option for #BurnleyFC 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

🚨 Aston Villa set to sign Douglas Luiz on loan + option to buy. Nottingham Forest season-long move will be broken & #AVFC close to fresh deal for Juventus midfielder. 27yo agreed with Unai Emery to reunite 🚨 W/ @jacobtanswell.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Leeds United only club to bid for Strand Larsen so far but Crystal Palace interest strengthening amid Nottingham Forest pursuit of Mateta 🚨 Aston Villa exploring re-signing Luiz - not done but in contact with Juventus ➕ More transfer news @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

🚨 Nottingham Forest offer Crystal Palace £35m for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Personal terms between 28yo striker & #NFFC no issue but #CPFC will only consider sale if get ~£40m package + replacement; Strand Larsen among options being considered 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...