What the papers say
Despite being consigned to the fringes by Thomas Tuchel in recent months, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has no interest in joining AC Milan or Newcastle – the latter of which are one of the few teams able to afford his salary and transfer fee. The Evening Standard reports that the 28-year-old is frustrated over his lack of opportunities at the Blues but will knock back offers from the two clubs.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Erik ten Hag is planning a huge overhaul of Manchester United. The paper says the Dutchman is hoping to “revitalise the flagging career” of centre-back Harry Maguire, 29, while weighing up whether to sell striker Marcus Rashford, 24.
The same paper carries the story that Fulham attacker Fabio Carvalho has agreed to join Liverpool in the summer, quoting Tony Khan as saying a deal has been reached for the 19-year-old to leave the club – despite the player denying the claim.
Social media round-up
Newcastle ‘in pole position to land AC Milan star Rafael Leao and willing to QUADRUPLE wages’https://t.co/wt1hzuJ42R
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) May 3, 2022
Erik ten Hag has simple solution to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd next seasonhttps://t.co/cxO4RPK4o8 pic.twitter.com/2FUZlz2w7S
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 4, 2022
Players to watch
Eddie Nketiah: The Daily Mail writes that Arsenal will make one final attempt to hold on to the English striker. The 22-year-old’s contract expires at the end of June and he is attracting interest from clubs in England, France and Germany.
