Arsenal Engage in Contract Discussions with Arteta

Key headlines and transfer rumors from Friday's newspapers include Arsenal initiating contract extension talks with Mikel Arteta, with discussions reportedly progressing in a positive direction. Arteta seeks assurances of continued support from the club. Meanwhile, Arsenal is open to offers for academy players Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri. Hamburg plans to negotiate a permanent deal for Fabio Vieira. The Back Pages podcast provides a review of sports headlines from national newspapers, available on Sky Sports News and as a podcast. Morgan Rogers is expected to be in high demand this summer, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain potentially involved in a near-£100m bidding war. Bayern Munich will also compete for Rogers. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have renewed their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers. Other news includes Eddie Howe receiving private assurances about his position as Newcastle United head coach, Liverpool owners believing Arne Slot will lead the club next season, and Harry Maguire expecting Manchester United to be active in the summer transfer market. Liverpool is considering options for a Mohamed Salah successor, including Yankuba Minteh. Nottingham Forest has not received formal bids for Elliot Anderson but anticipates offers before the 2026 World Cup, with Manchester City and Manchester United interested. Former Open champion Mark Calcavecchia was asked to leave Augusta National due to a mobile phone policy violation, and Stuart Hogg has been banned from contacting his former wife by a Scottish court.