Arsenal Engage in Contract Discussions with Arteta

Key headlines and transfer rumors from Friday's newspapers include: Arsenal's initial contract extension talks with Mikel Arteta are progressing positively. Arteta seeks assurances of continued support from Arsenal as contract discussions unfold. The club is open to offers for academy players Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri. Hamburg plans to negotiate a permanent transfer for Fabio Vieira with Arsenal. The Back Pages podcast offers a weekly review of sports headlines. Morgan Rogers is anticipated to be in high demand this summer, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain competing for his signature. Bayern Munich will also contend for Rogers. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have renewed interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Despite recent defeats, Liverpool's owners believe Arne Slot will lead the team next season. Newcastle United's head coach Eddie Howe has received private assurances about his job security. Liverpool may pursue Yankuba Minteh as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah. Nottingham Forest expects bids for Elliot Anderson before the 2026 World Cup, with Manchester City and Manchester United showing interest. Former Open champion Mark Calcavecchia was asked to leave Augusta National due to a mobile phone policy violation. Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been banned from contacting his ex-wife by a Scottish court.