Real Madrid chase Raheem Sterling after Kylian Mbappe snub
What the papers say
Raheem Sterling is being chased by Real Madrid, according to the Daily Star. The 27-year-old Manchester City and England forward has come to interest for the club following a rejection from Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.
The Premier League champions could also lose striker Gabriel Jesus as the Daily Telegraph reports Tottenham are planning to challenge Arsenal in competing for the 25-year-old Brazil international.
The same paper reports that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans. The 25-year-old Belgium international could be one of the Gunners’ leading targets this summer.
And, according to the The Sun, it could be a big one for Arsenal, with the paper writing they will try to sell as many as seven first-term players during the transfer window. The report says 27-year-old full-back Hector Bellerin and 30-year-old goalkeeper Bernd Leno are two the team are looking to move on.
Social media round-up
Tottenham stars want club to back Antonio Conte with Gabriel Jesus and Christian Eriksen among top transfer targets | @TomBarclay_https://t.co/ycOJektEQB
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) May 23, 2022
Tottenham will activate £40m obligation to buy clause in the coming days for Cristian Romero. "Signing of the season", according to Jamie Carragher. ⚪️ #THFC
Fabio Paratici wanted him as key player and Romero will be part of the project - he has already signed until June 2026. pic.twitter.com/9aZlve7saa— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2022
Players to watch
James Tarkowski: 90 Min reports that Everton and Leicester have joined those interested in the 29-year-old Burnley centre-back.
Andreas Christensen: Spanish publication AS reports the 26-year-old Chelsea defender will announce a move to Barcelona in coming days.
