Key Takeaways
- Arsenal have set their sights on 17-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga and want to win the race ahead of rival clubs.
- Liverpool are now monitoring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton after his impressive start in south London.
- Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal for Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi and also want Leeds keeper Karl Darlow.
Arsenal are leading the chase for Leicester City’s teenage flyer Jeremy Monga, according to Saturday’s papers. The Gunners hope to beat off competition from other top clubs for the 17-year-old, who has caught eyes in the Foxes academy.
Meantime, Liverpool have joined the list of admirers for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. The 20-year-old only moved from Blackburn in February but his calm performances in midfield have already drawn interest from Anfield.
Across north London, Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their summer plans. Spurs are in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, although the move depends on Tottenham staying in the Premier League. Reports also suggest the club are looking at Leeds United keeper Karl Darlow as they prepare to bring in a new number one.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford faces an uncertain few months. The on-loan star at Barcelona could return to Old Trafford, yet his huge wages may rise even higher if United qualify for the Champions League, leaving his future unclear before the next World Cup.
United’s defence is also in trouble ahead of their trip to Chelsea. Four of the club’s five senior centre-backs are injury doubts, piling pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
Elsewhere, Chelsea supporters have criticised chairman Todd Boehly after tickets for the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds appeared on a club-linked resale site for more than £1 000.
Crystal Palace could soon have a new manager. Ex-Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller is on the shortlist to replace Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park.
Saudi Arabia are set to sack head coach Hervé Renard just two months before the World Cup, with Greek trainer Georgios Donis lined up to take over.