Arsenal Engage in Contract Discussions with Arteta

Friday's newspaper headlines and transfer rumors include: Initial contract extension talks between Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are progressing positively, according to BBC Sport. The Daily Mirror reports that Arteta is seeking assurances of continued support from Arsenal. The club is open to listening to offers for academy players Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, as stated by BBC Sport. Hamburg plans to negotiate a permanent transfer for Fabio Vieira with Arsenal, as per The Sun. Back Pages, a sports headline review, airs on Sky Sports News from 10:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and is available as a podcast for missed episodes. The Telegraph mentions that 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 transfer race. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have renewed their interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, also reported by The Telegraph. Bayern Munich will compete with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United for Morgan Rogers, according to the Daily Mirror. talkSPORT reports that Morgan Rogers is likely to leave Aston Villa this summer, regardless of the team's Champions League qualification. The Times states that Eddie Howe has received private assurances about his position as Newcastle United head coach. Liverpool owners believe Arne Slot will lead the team next season, despite recent defeats, as reported by The Telegraph. Harry Maguire expects Manchester United to be active in the summer transfer market, according to the Daily Mail. The Daily Mirror mentions that Yankuba Minteh is among the attacking players Liverpool may target in the summer. Nottingham Forest has not received formal bids for Elliot Anderson but anticipates offers before the 2026 World Cup, with Manchester City and Manchester United showing interest, as per talkSPORT. The Telegraph reports that former Open champion Mark Calcavecchia was asked to leave Augusta National due to a mobile phone policy violation. Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been banned from contacting his former wife by a Scottish court, also reported by The Telegraph.