Curtis Jones Open to Inter Move This Summer

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is open to a move to Inter Milan this summer. Jones, whose contract runs until 2027, has shown enthusiasm for playing in Serie A, prompting Inter to keep him in their sights. albergomalica.it

Liverpool now faces the challenge of balancing valuation, timing and squad competition. With the club’s midfield crowded, Jones’s desire for regular football could influence Anfield’s decision on his future.

Liverpool are heading for big changes.

It’s been a tough season for Arne Slot and his Premier League champions. The Reds won the title at a canter last year but have been unable to recapture their form this time around.

Following on from a £450m spending spree it was predicted that the Anfield club would improve further and go some way towards reclaiming their top-flight crown.

But it hasn’t worked out like that with big-money signings like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz flattering to deceive. A major overhaul is necessary in the off-season - with Arne Slot set to stay put as head coach.

Key to getting an improvement in Liverpool’s fortunes will be the upcoming shakeup of the playing squad.

Top talents like Yan Diomande and Sam Beukema are reportedly being targetted with the departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson already confirmed.

Paul Joyce says future of four is uncertain

And to the outbound group could be added as many as FOUR more key players as Slot and Richard Hughes ring in the changes.

That’s according to to trusted reporter Paul Joyce in the Times who suggests that a few current stars are hanging by a shaky nail.

“The futures of a number of players — Alisson, Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahima Konaté to name a few — remain uncertain before the need to strengthen a squad that has been found wanting is taken into consideration,” the report reads.

Alisson Becker, 33, is wanted by Juventus and has been reported to be intrigued about the prospect of a move back to Italy one year before his contract ends.

Jones, meanwhile, is also out of contract in 2027 and if no new deal is agreed then the sporting director could opt to cash in this summer.

Bayern Munich welcomes PSG in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday night at the Allianz Arena.

After a thrilling and highest-scoring match ever in a UCL semi-final last week, Vincent Kompany’s men will look to turn around their one-goal disadvantage in their favour and progress to the final in front of the home crowd.

Bayern Munich vs PSG – Match preview and team news

• Date: Wednesday, 6th May.
• Kick-off: 8pm BST.
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich.

Bayern Munich team news

Bayern Munich enters the second leg with a largely stable squad as Serge Gnabry (thigh) is the only player ruled out for this encounter.

On a positive note, the Bavarians are bolstered by the return of teenager Lennart Karl and midfielder Tom Bischof, both of whom are back in the matchday squad.

Raphael Guerreiro is also back in the squad. Kompany is expected to stick to his attacking 4-2-3-1 setup.

After resting multiple players in the match against Heidenheim, Bayern are set to start with their strong core team spearheaded by Harry Kane, with the creative trio of Musiala, Olise, and Diaz tasked with overturning the one-goal deficit.

The defensive partnership of Upamecano and Tah will be under immense pressure to tighten up after conceding five in the opening leg.

PSG team news

PSG arrives in Munich with a significant tactical headache following a major injury to a defensive pillar.

Star right-back Achraf Hakimi is officially out for several weeks due to a hamstring strain suffered in the first leg, forcing Luis Enrique to rethink his backline.

Warren Zaire-Emery is the likely candidate to drop into the right-back role, a move that opens up a spot for Fabián Ruiz to start in a midfield trio alongside Vitinha and Neves.

The Parisians are also without keeper Lucas Chevalier and Quentin Ndjantou. Despite the defensive reshuffle, PSG’s frontline remains frighteningly intact.

The duo of Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to be included in the starting XI after being rested over the weekend.

They, along with Desire Doue, will look to exploit Bayern’s high line on the counter-attack to protect their narrow one-goal lead and secure a place in the Champions League final.

Form

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is in prolific scoring form, having already secured its 35th Bundesliga title after finding the net 116 times in 32 games. However, their defensive vulnerability is a growing concern; they have conceded 16 goals in their last six matches, including a wild 3-3 draw against Heidenheim over the weekend where they rotated heavily. Despite the 5-4 first-leg loss in Paris, they remain confident at home, where they have scored 3+ goals in eight of their last nine games.

PSG

PSG arrives as the reigning Champions League holders and currently leads Ligue 1 by six points with three games remaining. Their recent form has been mixed; while they secured a thrilling 5-4 victory in the first leg, they followed it up with a 2-2 draw against Lorient after resting most of their starting XI. Offensively, they are a juggernaut, having attempted more shots (282) than any other side in the competition this season, though their away record in Munich is historically poor.

Predicted lineups

Bayern Munich: Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane

PSG: Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

How to watch Bayern Munich vs PSG?

In the UK, fans can watch the match on TNT Sports 1 and stream the same through the discovery+ app. It will also be available on HBO Max.

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Arsenal could make a surprising move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners are closely monitoring the 28-year-old’s situation ahead of the summer transfer window.

Arsenal are in the market for a left winger, with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard facing uncertainty over their futures at the Emirates Stadium.

Rashford joined Barcelona on loan last summer, and he has impressed with his displays in Spain.

The England international has bagged 13 goals and 14 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions.

The Catalan club can trigger his £26 million buy-out clause at the end of the season.

But they want to renegotiate that clause or even attempt to secure another loan move for him.

United have made it clear there will be no haggling over Rashford.

The Manchester titans are desperate to reduce their wage bill, and the forward’s salary is set to go above £300k-a-week that the club have secured Champions League qualification.

They would prefer to sell Rashford, who doesn’t look to have a long-term future at Old Trafford.

He is believed to be happy at Barcelona and is keen to extend his stay at the Camp Nou.

Manager Hansi Flick is also impressed with his performances, but Barca continue to explore possibilities to lower the £26m fee.

The La Liga club’s financial troubles are well known, and they need reinforcements in several areas.

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