This week’s news roundup features updates on the destinations of departing players and the latest transfer gossip. Naby Keita has officially joined Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on a three-year deal, taking a wage cut in the process. Meanwhile, outgoing Lyon scout Bruno Cheyrou wanted to sign Roberto Firmino, but the Brazilian looks set to move elsewhere.
John Arne Riise has come out of retirement at the age of 42, playing and scoring in his comeback game in the Norwegian fifth tier. Meanwhile, Aksam have reported that Liverpool and Barcelona are interested in Fenerbahce winger Arda Guler.
Arsenal are said to be frontrunners in the race to sign Declan Rice, with the midfielder valued at £92 million according to the Telegraph. The Gunners are also reportedly interested in signing Chelsea’s Kai Havertz, who is currently valued at around £70 million.
Pep Guardiola has hailed new Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as an “exceptional” manager, possibly because he managed to win a treble without cheating.
Alexis Mac Allister will join Liverpool next month, and a great clip has been released explaining where he will fit into the system. The Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan will take place tomorrow at 8pm BST. Those without a BT subscription can watch all the action on BT Sport’s YouTube channel free of charge.