Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus future in doubt, Kane told to quit Spurs, Sancho latest, Arsenal, Man City transfer news

ZAK TO SQUARE ONE

Arsenal are chasing Borussia Monchengladbach’s Denis Zakaria for a summer transfer, it has been claimed.

According to 90min, the midfielder wants to leave ahead of his contract expiring in 2022.

And the Gunners are reckoned to be in the running for his signature.

EXCLUSIVE

Neil Taylor is wanted by Championship duo Stoke and QPR as well as two Turkish clubs, writes Phil Cadden.

The Aston Villa left-back, 32, is out of contract with Dean Smith’s side this summer.

Both Stoke and QPR have expressed their interest in the Wales 43-cap defender.

But the EFL clubs face competition from Istanbul Basaksehir and Trabzonspor in Turkey for his services on a free transfer.

Taylor has made just one Premier League appearance for Villa this season, a 15-minute substitute appearance in the 2-0 away defeat to Manchester City in January.

QUINN IT TO WIN IT

Even when recalling his historic hat-trick against Arsenal, Mick Quinn can’t help but brings in odds.

You could say he was always destined to go into racing.

Check out our feature on the former striker’s journey from the pitch to the stable here.

ROO THE DAY

Derby have been plunged back to the brink after the EFL won its appeal to find the Rams guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play rules.

Just three days after the comeback draw against Sheffield Wednesday that kept Derby in the Championship, they are again staring at a potential points deduction that would consign them to League One.

The final decision will be made by an independent panel, which will rule whether any punishment should be imposed for this season or next term.

But while the possibility of the panel imposing its penalty immediately is a real one, it is more likely that doing so after the season has finished will be deemed unfair to Derby, the club’s fans and supporters.

TROUBLE BRU-ING

Steve Bruce has hinted the returning Toon Army could force him to leave Newcastle.

The manager remains deeply unpopular among the Newcastle fan-base, who will be back at St James’ Park for next week’s clash against Sheffield United.

Asked about facing angry supporters, he said: “We are always one dip away from that situation, and it’s something I’ve really got to think long and hard about.

“It then becomes damaging to the football club and the players.

“We try and keep them away from all these situations, but if it hampers them then that’s one thing I’ve got to look at.”

And Bruce, 60, cast further doubt over his future when asked directly on talkSPORT if he will be at the helm beyond the summer.

The Magpies boss added: “It is for others to decide.

“Most clubs will have big discussions and review the season. I am a football person and it is still too early to retire yet.

“But those conversations will happen over the next couple of weeks, I am sure.”

RASH OF BLOOD

Wayne Rooney guided Derby to Championship safety on the final day of the season – and he used Marcus Rashford’s success story to help him do that.

The 35-year-old explained: “Marcus’ story from getting in the first team I actually used it a couple of weeks ago.

“We’ve had injuries at Derby, and I put a few of the young lads on the bench who hadn’t even trained with us so I used Marcus’ story from that.

“Marcus came in from nowhere, didn’t really train with us, come in, and impact and look where’s he’s gone on from that.

“So for those players to try and follow in those footsteps when you get that chance, it’s up to you then to take it, and he’s certainly done that.”

SAD STATE

Sadio Mane has claimed he is enduring his worst-ever season with Liverpool set to miss out on Champions League football.

He told Canal Plus: “This is the worst season of my career. I have to admit it.

“If you ask me what is wrong I will struggle to give you an answer. Personally I don’t know.

“I have always tried to be positive, whether things are going well or badly. I question myself all the time.

“I even underwent a test to take a look at my body. Am I eating the right foods, or has everything changed?

“But they checked the test results, and everything is fine.

“I need to understand that in life there are ups and downs.

“I will keep on working hard – and perhaps in time this situation will pass.”

LEAGUE ONEDERERS

Bolton being promoted looked unlikely all season – but perhaps with their record, it was actually IanEvattable.

Wanderers, under boss Ian Evatt, went up for the 14th time, moving level with Birmingham at the top of the charts for most promotions in English league history.

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JUVE COULD BE KICKED OUT OF SERIE A

Things are going from bad to worse for Juventus.

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina has threatened to kick the club out of Serie A.

Gravina told Naples radio station Kiss Kiss: “The rules are clear. If Juventus is still part of the Super League when it enters next season, it can’t participate in Serie A.”

It is believed the Italian giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona are still committed to the doomed project.

JUVE MILAN HIGHLIGHTS

And here is why Juventus are in such trouble…

JUVE BLOWN IT

Juventus face a desperate battle to get into next year’s Champions League.

The Italian giants were thumped 3-0 at home by AC Milan at the weekend, a result that sees them OUT of the top four.

Those places qualify for the Champions League, with fifth-place Juve in the Europa League spot currently.

Missing out on playing in Europe’s premier competition next season would be a bitter blow for Cristiano Ronaldo and team-mates.

And it could well end up costing Juve boss Andrea Pirlo his job.

Juventus are one point off fourth-placed Napoli, both having played the same amount of games on 35.

The Old Lady are five clear of Lazio in sixth, though played a game more.

BREAKING NEWS – CAVANI SIGNS NEW DEAL

Edinson Cavani has signed a new deal at Manchester United, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The contract, which runs until June 2022, is expected to be announced in the next few days.

It is believed Boca Juniors had offered the Uruguayan the chance to return to South America.

FANCY SINGING, GARETH?

It’s 34 days to go before England’s Euro 2020 campaign kicks off against Croatia.

Here’s a video of Bobby Robson and the England players singing ahead of Euro ’88 to get you in the mood!

Will we see a tune from Gareth Southgate this summer?

JU BLEW IT

Cristiano Ronaldo was targeted by the Italian press after ‘one of his worst games EVER’ against AC Milan – with his Juventus future now in doubt.

Andrea Pirlo’s side crashed out of the Serie A top-four after being humiliated 3-0 at home to AC Milan on Sunday.

The defeat leaves the Old Lady’s Champions League fate out of their own hands, now one point adrift of fourth-placed Napoli with three games to go.

And that could spell disaster for Juventus, with Ronaldo potentially set to quit – with former clubs Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United keen on a reunion.

Paris Saint-Germain are also rumoured to be monitoring the situation.

Gazzetta dello Sport gave him a team-low match rating of four out of ten and raged: “In the first half [Ronaldo] did not even touch a ball in the area.

“He wandered a lot around the field without ever finding the position.

“The most disappointing performance in the most important night.”

SQUAD OVERHAUL

Arsenal are planning a major squad overhaul this summer, according to football.london

Reports claim the Gunners are hoping to raise £60million in player sales as Mikel Arteta looks to build a squad capable of competing again.

Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is believed to be top of their wish list.

The 18-year-old has made three appearances for France’s senior team and has been linked with a move to several European giants.

Arsenal are also believed to be interested in Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma.

Rumours suggest Arteta will allow Bernd Leno, Hector Bellerin, Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Sead Kolasinac to leave the club.

MCBURNIE SCANDAL

Here is the video of Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie allegedly attacking a man…

LOCKED DOWN

Manchester United have tightened up their security around Old Trafford by erecting steel barriers following furious fan protests.

Angry supporters stormed inside the Theatre of Dreams last week during heated protests against the club’s owners which forced their clash against Liverpool to be postponed.

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FOREST DUMP

Nottingham Forest are set for a drastic rebuild this summer with 14 players leaving, according to reports.

On top of that, six new transfers are wanted as well as a major overhaul off the field with staff and boardroom personnel.

According to The Telegraph, however, Chris Hughton’s job is safe and the club want him to be in charge to oversee the changes.

He will fly to Athens this week to sit down with owner Evangelos Marinakas and discuss the City Ground road map.

Forest finished this season 17th in the Championship, nine points clear of the relegation zone but scoring just 37 goals in 46 matches – only Derby scored fewer.

After defeat at home to Preston on the final day, Hughton admitted there was an ‘uncomfortable, busy summer’ ahead.

Seven players’ contracts end in June.

DAVE DESPAIR

David Moyes has questioned the ‘integrity’ of the Premier League as Manchester United play two of West Ham’s Champions League rivals within 48 hours.

The Hammers are battling to finish inside the top four and are currently fifth, five points off Leicester and one clear of Liverpool who have a game in hand.

Moyes said: “It was really interesting when we were coming back [from the coronavirus lockdown], a lot was made about integrity.

“Ole can do what he likes with his team, but I don’t know if there was a better way to sort the fixtures out.

“Manchester United can always put out a strong team.”

MCBURNIE SHOCK

Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie faces a potential police probe after a video of him allegedly attacking a man in the street went viral.

The £20million ace, 24, is seen to march up to the man as he videos him on his phone.

He appears to knock the phone out of his hand before a confrontation ensued.

It is believed the victim was allegedly attacked after he made fun of McBurnie for getting relegated.

His Sheffield United side have endured a woeful season – winning just five games while scoring only 18 goals.

The row with McBurnie is said to have been around 8.30pm on Saturday in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

It is understood the man was left shaken and with cuts to his face and a swollen, black eye.

He did not need hospital treatment and is still deciding whether to report it to the police.

GUNNED DOWN

Martin Keown has blasted Arsenal AGAIN as he backed protests against their owners and said the club is ‘going backwards’.

Keown said on BT Sport: “The fans need to have their say. The club is becoming stagnated. There’s a lack of investment.

“The Kroenkes – do they really love the club? They need to spend massively. Leno won’t sign a new contract. Luiz is leaving.

“Bellerin isn’t signing a new contract. There’s a remarkable amount of players that are uncertain of their futures.

“Arteta needs to take some responsibility. He’s outsmarted himself. He needs to keep it simple.

“I do believe he’s an outstanding coach, he needs to prove he’s an outstanding manager. It’s going to be difficult to back him if he loses again.

“It’s about results. He’s been here 18 months and he’s won an FA Cup, but when we look at league form it’s fallen away.

“The football club is going backwards and they have to arrest that slide.

“How much of the problem is about the manager and how much is about the squad?

“The manager is concerning me because he always blames the players. Massive expenditure is needed. New owners could be the catalyst.”

ONE AND LEONLY

More than a dozen players have been dubbed the ‘Next Messi’ over the years.

But none have ever reached the heights scaled by Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi… not even close.

Click here to find out what happened to the promising talents.

MAUR TO COME

Maurizio Sarri could be in line for a shock return to England with either Arsenal or Tottenham, it’s claimed.

The Italian has been out of work since being given the boot by Juventus last August – despite guiding the Old Lady to their 36th Scudetto.

Sarri is said to be eager to get back in the dugout next season, with Italian journalist Carlo Laudisa claiming the 62-year-old could very well return to the Premier League.

During an appearance on Radio Punto Nuovo, he said: “Sarri could go to England.

“The Tottenham solution being the most plausible, but the Arsenal bench could also become free, as [Mikel] Arteta has missed all the Gunners’ season goals.”

FINAL STRAW

Alan Shearer has urged Harry Kane to QUIT Tottenham and finally get his hands on some well-earned silverware – with Manchester United strongly linked.

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker asked: “Does this sort of lacklustre display make any difference to the sort of decision Harry Kane will have to make at the end of this season?

“Put yourself in Harry Kane’s shoes – Alan, you ended up at Newcastle, although it’s a different order and he started at his hometown club, but what do you think?”

Shearer replied: “When I left Blackburn, I had a season after we won the title and we were nowhere near winning the title.

“That sort of made my mind up as I then wanted to go on and try and do things.

“So if Harry wants an excuse, then Tottenham and that team are giving him one.”

RENNES 1 PSG 1

Neymar celebrated his new contract by scoring a penalty but it was not enough to earn ten-man Paris Saint-Germain a win in a major dent to their title challenge.

Serhou Guirassy equalised for Rennes with a header 20 minutes from time before Presnel Kimpembe saw red late as the Ligue 1 race remains out of the champions’ hands.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side sit second on 76 points, three adrift of leaders Lille with two games to go.

Lille thrashed RC Lens 3-0 on Friday and now need four points from their last two matches against mid-table Saint-Etienne and Angers to guarantee their first Ligue 1 title since 2011.