Transfer Updates: Arsenal and Liverpool Eye Young Talent
This weekend's top football stories and transfer rumors include Arsenal's interest in Leicester City's Jeremy Monga, with the club aiming to outbid rivals for his signature, as reported by The Telegraph. Meanwhile, Liverpool has joined the pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, according to talkSPORT. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford faces an uncertain future ahead of the World Cup, with Barcelona considering their options on the on-loan star, as noted by the Daily Mail. Rashford's Manchester United salary is set to increase by a third if the team secures a Champions League spot next season, The Times reports. Manchester United is also dealing with a defensive crisis, potentially missing four out of five centre-backs for their upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea, as stated by The Sun. Tottenham Hotspur is in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, pending their Premier League status, according to The Athletic. However, the club may have breached Premier League rules in their pursuit of Senesi, The Telegraph suggests. Tottenham is also tracking Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow, preparing to sign a new goalkeeper this summer. Chelsea fans have expressed discontent with Todd Boehly's Vivid Seats website for selling FA Cup semi-final tickets for over £1,000, The Sun reports. Former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmoller is a candidate for the vacant manager position at Crystal Palace, The Times notes. Saudi Arabia is expected to part ways with head coach Herve Renard just 59 days before their first World Cup game, with Georgios Donis set to take over, according to The Athletic. Saudi Arabia is also exploring an increased interest in cricket amid doubts over the future of its LIV Golf project, The Times states. England head coach Steve Borthwick will receive a boost as George Martin returns to the Leicester Tigers squad after 14 months, as reported by The Times. The 2023 Wimbledon champion, Marketa Vondrousova, is under investigation for refusing a doping test, which could result in a ban of up to four years, The Telegraph reports.