16 May 2026 21:07 BST | 6 min read
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Tom Weber
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Man Utd agreed a potentially transformative deal.
Plus, one of Chelsea's biggest recent mistakes was laid bare and Arsenal received a major boost in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Carrick agreement reached
Michael Carrick
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Man Utd have reached an agreement to appoint Michael Carrick as their next permanent head coach, and an announcement is imminent.
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Chelsea close in Alonso
Xabi Alonso
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Chelsea are accelerating their pursuit of Xabi Alonso.
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Alonso's first task
Nicolas Jackson
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The Spaniard's first order of business will be to find a solution for Nicolas Jackson, who has become the poster boy of Chelsea's error-strewn transfer business.
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Barca exit Alvarez race
Julian Alvarez
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Barcelona have withdrawn from the race to sign Julian Alvarez due to Atletico Madrid's asking price, leaving Arsenal and PSG in pole position.
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Chelsea make Diomande approach
Ousmane Diomande
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Chelsea have held talks with Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande.
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Fernandes price tag laughed off
Mateus Fernandes
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West Ham have been told that their asking price for Mateus Fernandes is ridiculous.
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Salah wants Slot gone
Mohamed Salah
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Mohamed Salah has taken a parting shot at Arne Slot ahead of his final game for Liverpool.
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Froholdt breaks silence
Victor Froholdt
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Porto star Victor Froholdt has unequivocally told Arsenal where he will play next season.
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Coulibaly "movement"
Clemens Fritz
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Werder Bremen director Clemens Fritz has confirmed that there is "movement" around Chelsea target Karim Coulibaly.
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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho
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Benfica boss Jose Mourinho will be Real Madrid's next manager.
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Onana not welcome
Andre Onana
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Man Utd have told loaned-out goalkeeper Andre Onana that he will not be allowed to compete for the No.1 role next season.
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Riera's Frankfurt disaster
Albert Riera
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Ex-Liverpool winger Albert Riera is making the managerial mess at Chelsea look like child's play at Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Rashford agreement
Marcus Rashford
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Marcus Rashford has agreed to change his contract with Barcelona to make triggering his €30m buyout option more appealing.
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