Igor Thiago
April 2026
Sam Allardyce has urged Manchester United to target Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer, arguing that the Brazilian’s scoring output already proves he is the right answer for United’s attack. Allardyce said Thiago’s Premier League goal return should end the search for a striker. He pointed to Thiago’s strong season at Brentford and framed him as a simpler and smarter option than riskier alternatives.
Alejandro Garnacho
April 2026
Chelsea are reportedly open to selling Alejandro Garnacho less than a year after signing him from Manchester United, with Liam Rosenior said to have reservations about the winger’s fit and consistency. Garnacho has struggled to establish himself under Rosenior, making only four Premier League starts since January. His limited output in league action has raised doubts about his long-term place in Chelsea’s plans.
Roberto De Zerbi
April 2026
Roberto De Zerbi has taken his Tottenham squad to an upscale team dinner in an attempt to repair morale and spark a survival push after the club slipped into the relegation zone. The move came shortly after his first match in charge ended in defeat to Sunderland. De Zerbi personally arranged the dinner at Bacchanalia in Mayfair as part of a wider effort to get the players talking more and rebuild confidence. He has said his first priority is mentality rather than imposing a detailed style immediately.
Julian Alvarez
April 2026
Arsenal are being linked with a major summer move for Julian Alvarez, with some transfer reports claiming Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus could be sacrificed to help fund it. This is still speculative and not backed by any confirmed club statement. Arsenal want a top-level striker and may need to cut wages and raise funds to make a serious bid for Alvarez. There is no sign yet that Atletico Madrid are negotiating, so this should be treated as early transfer noise rather than an advanced deal.
Julian Nagelsmann
April 2026
Julian Nagelsmann has apologised to Deniz Undav after publicly criticising the striker’s display despite Germany’s win over Ghana. The Germany coach admitted his wording was too blunt and said he contacted Undav directly the next day. Nagelsmann said the comment was unnecessary and made in frustration after repeated questions. He said Undav accepted the apology and that the relationship is fine ahead of the World Cup.
Marcos Senesi
April 2026
Liverpool are being reported as the leading contender to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who is expected to leave this summer after deciding against a new deal. This remains transfer reporting, not a confirmed agreement. Senesi’s camp has started exploring options after informing Bournemouth of his plan to move on. Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked, but Liverpool are described as the club in front at this stage.
Marco Palestra
April 2026
Arsenal and Manchester City are both tracking Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra, while Arsenal also remain interested in Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso. Current reporting points to growing Premier League pressure on Serie A defensive talent. Palestra’s breakout loan at Cagliari has turned him into a likely €40 million summer target, with both Arsenal and City watching closely. Arsenal’s earlier admiration for Cambiaso has also not gone away.
Kylian Mbappe
April 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich, taking his Champions League tally for the season to 15, but Madrid were eliminated after a 4-3 defeat on the night and a 6-4 aggregate loss. Reuters confirms the goal and the total for this campaign. Mbappe scored just before half-time in a wild second leg, but Bayern struck twice late through Luis Diaz and Michael Olise to seal progression.
Jose Mourinho
April 2026
Jose Mourinho has emerged as a serious candidate for the Newcastle job if Eddie Howe leaves this summer. Newcastle have not made a change, club’s Saudi-backed ownership is open to appointing a bigger-name figure for the next phase. Howe still has board support, but poor form and growing frustration around the club have increased outside speculation. Mourinho, now at Benfica, is being discussed alongside other options as Newcastle prepare for a potentially disruptive summer in the squad and dugout.
