What the papers say
Arsenal are about to open talks with West Ham over a £90million swoop for their captain Declan Rice, the Daily Mail says. The 24-year-old England midfielder is the Gunners’ priority and they are ready to break their transfer record for him.
Elsewhere, Newcastle are keen on Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his midfield this summer, the Mail writes. The 23-year-old England international is expected to be part of an extensive Stamford Bridge clear-out.
And the Manchester Evening News says Phil Jones, 31, and Axel Tuanzebe, 25, are expected to be among the Manchester United players released in the summer. The two centre-backs are rumoured to be among the five high-profile departures.
Social media round-up
Kim Min-Jae, on Manchester United list since December — but nothing is agreed or decided at this stage. ??? #MUFC
The release clause will only be valid in July, Man United are interested while Napoli are still offering Kim a new deal. https://t.co/i1ZItznfmE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 16, 2023
Roy Hodgson set to stay on as Crystal Palace manager as he closes in on deal | @davekidd_ https://t.co/ocxmxE9OGU pic.twitter.com/xVMNB5Ttva
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) May 15, 2023
Players to watch
Bernardo Silva: Le Parisien reports that the 28-year-old Manchester City midfielder is Paris St Germain’s top target as they look to bring him in to replace Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35.
Dominik Szoboszlai: Sky Sports Germany says Newcastle’s interest in the 22-year-old Hungary midfielder has intensified in recent weeks. He has a 70 million euro (£60.9m) release clause in his RB Leipzig contract.
