April 17, 2026
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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…

Premier League

Chelsea are open to selling Alejandro Garnacho in the summer just months after his £40m transfer from Manchester United – The Sun

Having spent almost half a billion on transfers last year, Liverpool may be ready for a mass clearout this summer before re-entering the market with as many as NINE players heading for the Anfield exit – Daily Telegraph

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot explains the club’s transfer strategy since the departure of former boss Jurgen Klopp

Newcastle United and England winger Anthony Gordon is open to exploring options this summer amid interest from Bayern Munich – Daily Telegraph

However, Arsenal have a huge advantage in the race to land Gordon – The Sun

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Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie reflects on Eddie Howe’s press conference in which he was quizzed on speculation linking Anthony Gordon to Arsenal

Meanwhile, Newcastle are braced for a summer exodus – with SEVEN stars linked with moves away – The Sun

England defender Levi Colwill, 23, is set to follow Ecuadorian team-mate Moises Caicedo24, in signing a new long-term contract with Chelsea The Times

Barcelona are unsure whether to pay Manchester United the €30m (£21.1m) buyout clause to sign England forward Marcus Rashford28, on a permanent deal – Mark

Fulham’s plans for next season are cloaked in uncertainty with a number of key players yet to commit to the club until Marco Silva’s future is resolved – The i

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Europe

Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are contenders to be Real Madrid’s next manager if they decide to sack Alvaro Arbeloa – Daily Mail

AC Milan are interested in Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 26, whose contract at Juventus runs out in the summer – Gazzetta dello Sport

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