Leeds United are reportedly considering appointing former West Ham and Everton manager Sam Allardyce, who had one game in charge of England, to succeed Javi Gracia as the club’s manager. Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to hold talks with West Ham’s England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, as soon as the season ends. The Gunners are also said to be considering a move for Crystal Palace’s England defender Marc Guehi, 22. Chelsea are moving closer to appointing former Tottenham and Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s next permanent manager. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for a majority stake in Manchester United includes him wanting immediate control of transfers if a deal is agreed. 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. However, Aston Villa are confident of agreeing a deal to sign England international Abraham from Roma – despite interest from several top European clubs. Aston Villa have also opened talks with England striker Ollie Watkins about extending the 27-year-old’s contract with the club. 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. 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. Feyenoord boss Arne Slot has emerged as a serious contender, alongside Julian Nagelsmann, to become Tottenham’s next permanent manager. 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. 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. 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. 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. Finally, Chelsea academy staff could quit the club if several homegrown players are sold this summer.
Leeds United are reportedly considering appointing former West Ham and Everton manager Sam Allardyce, who had one game in charge of England, to succeed Javi Gracia as the club’s manager. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to hold talks with West Ham’s England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, as soon as the season ends and is also considering a move for Crystal Palace’s England defender Marc Guehi, 22. Chelsea are moving closer to appointing former Tottenham and Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s next permanent manager. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid for a majority stake in Manchester United includes him wanting immediate control of transfers if a deal is agreed. 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. However, Aston Villa are confident of agreeing a deal to sign England international Abraham from Roma – despite interest from several top European clubs and have opened talks with England striker Ollie Watkins about extending his 27-year-old contract with the club. 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. 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. Feyenoord boss Arne Slot has emerged as a serious contender, alongside Julian Nagelsmann, to become Tottenham’s next permanent manager. 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. 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. 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. 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 and Chelsea academy staff could quit the club if several homegrown players are sold this summer.