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Leeds United are considering appointing former West Ham and Everton boss Sam Allardyce, who had one game in charge of England, to succeed Javi Gracia as the club’s manager. (Athletic – subscription required)external-link

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to hold talks with West Ham’s England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, as soon as the season ends. (Mirror)external-link

The Gunners are also considering a move for Crystal Palace’s England defender Marc Guehi, 22. (Mail) external-link

Chelsea are moving closer to appointing former Tottenham and Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s next permanent manager. (90min)external-link

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for a majority stake in Manchester United includes him wanting immediate control of transfers if a deal is agreed. (Telegraph – subscription required) external-link

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Roma striker Tammy Abraham, 25, last weekend as the club considers alternatives to Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29. (Mirror)external-link

However, Aston Villa are confident of agreeing a deal to sign England international Abraham from Roma – despite interest from several top European clubs. (90min) external-link

Aston Villa have opened talks with England striker Ollie Watkins about extending the 27-year-old’s contract with the club. (Athletic – subscription required)external-link

The agent of Barcelona’s Spain forward Ansu Fati has reassured the Spanish club he will secure an offer of 70m euros (£61.5m) for the 20-year-old this summer – and he expects it to come from a Premier League club. (Sport – in Spanish)external-link

Manchester United are pushing to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s France forward Kolo Muani as they attempt to beat Bayern Munich in the race to sign the 24-year-old. (Sky Germany – in German)external-link

Feyenoord boss Arne Slot has emerged as a serious contender, alongside Julian Nagelsmann, to become Tottenham’s next permanent manager. (ESPN)external-link

Tottenham and Newcastle United are among the clubs waiting to see what price Southampton will set for England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 28, should they be relegated. (Mail) external-link

Manchester City will not deny Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, a move away from the club if he decides he wants to leave in the summer. (90min)external-link

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes Eagles chairman Steve Parish should be worried about clubs being interested in French winger Michael Olise, 21, this summer. (Evening Standard) external-link

Arsenal’s 19-year-old English midfielder Charlie Patino, who has spent this season on loan at Championship side Blackpool, is expected to leave the club this summer. (Athletic – subscription required)external-link

Chelsea academy staff could quit the club if several homegrown players are sold this summer. (Times – subscription required)external-link

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