Premier League rumours: Man Utd talisman's future could depend on teammate
It’s been arguably the most action-packed week in Premier League history, with the unfolding drama surrounding the announcement of the so-called European Super League and its rapid collapse sending shock waves through the footballing world.
Meanwhile, Spurs sacked their manager Jose Mourinho after a series of dire results and an apparent rift with some members of the squad making his position untenable.
On the transfer front, Premier League managers are already drawing up their transfer shortlists ahead of the summer window, and working out which players to move on ahead of next season.
Here’s a rundown of all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Premier League:
1. Man Utd turn attention to Varane
Following news of Real Madrid snapping up Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, Manchester United have been tipped to swoop for Los Blancos ace Raphael Varane this summer. However, they could face competition from Chelsea. (Manchester Evening News) Photo: Denis Doyle
2. West Ham could spend big on striker
Reports from Spain have claimed that West Ham United are willing to spend an eye-watering £40m on Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri this summer. The 23-year-old, who is also on Juventus' radar, has scored 17 goals in La Liga so far this season. (Sport Witness) Photo: Lars Baron
3. Pundit makes bold Bielsa suggestion
Pundit Jamie O'Hara has controversially claimed that ex-European Super League side Spurs are a "bigger club" than Leeds United, and urged Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa to take the vacant role of Tottenham manager following Jose Mourinho's exit. (talkSPORT) Photo: IAN WALTON
4. Perez fires ESL warning shot
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has insisted that the European Super League is still "on standby" despite nine of the twelve founding teams, including all six from England, announcing their withdrawal following a mass public outcry. (BBC Sport) Photo: Eric Alonso