Breaking: Agreement reached tonight between Liverpool and Feyenoord for Arne Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp. Story The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5446341/2024/0…

🚨 EXCL: Dan Ashworth taking Newcastle United to arbitration in bid to resolve Manchester United move. No agreement between #MUFC & #NUFC to break impasse so set to be decided by third party; expected to start in May + take a number of weeks The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5409164/2024/0…

🚨 This week’s live Q&A coming up shortly so if you’re a subscriber to The Athletic | Football and want to get involved, head to the page in the link below and get your questions sent over. I’ll be there from 3pm UK for around an hour to answer as many as possible👇theathletic.com/5444764/2024/0…

🚨 Liverpool negotiating with Feyenoord today having made Arne Slot preferred choice. #LFC keen to show Feyenoord total respect + also in contact with Slot - 45yo enthusiastic about potential move. Still other candidates but Slot main target The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5441134/2024/0…

Ruben Amorim may be one of the most wanted managers in Europe this summer, with Liverpool and West Ham both being touted as destinations.

But where will he end up?

David Ornstein tells us the latest.

Coming soon 👉 linktr.ee/sportsagentspod

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Unai Emery commits future to Aston Villa by extending contract as boss until 2027. Spaniard happy at #AVFC + club intend to sit down in summer to prolong deal further. Owners see 52yo becoming their version of Sir Alex Ferguson The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5438160/2024/0…

🚨 EXCL: West Ham in talks over ambitious move for Ruben Amorim if David Moyes goes. Julen Lopetegui also assessed but Amorim current top target. #WHUFC said to appeal but unclear where they sit among 39yo’s options. Liverpool looks unlikely The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5435225/2024/0…

🔴 Arsenal progressing despite CL exit
⚪️ April problems must be addressed
🔴 Arteta excelling but still developing
⚪️ Too reliant on core group of players?
🔴 Big summer approaching at #AFC
⚪️ Work needed on academy talent
🤝 W/ Art de Roché The Athletic | Football
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🚨 Another live Q&A coming up soon - get involved via the page in the link below. I’ll be in position from 1500 BST for roughly an hour so make sure you’re an The Athletic | Football subscriber, send over your questions and I’ll answer as many of them as possible ⬇️theathletic.com/5425574/2024/0…

🚨 EXCL: John Murtough has stepped down as Man Utd football director. 50yo to depart this week - set to be confirmed. Duties will be shared until Jason Wilcox starts as TD ( #MUFC hope in coming weeks) + Dan Ashworth as SD. W/ Laurie Whitwell The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5285674/2024/0…

🚨 EXCL: Everton given 2-point deduction for breach of PL PSR rules. Penalty for 3yr cycle to 22-23. Follows 6-point deduction for previous cycle. #EFC drop 1 spot to 16th, 2 points above relegation zone. 7 days to notify if intend to appeal The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5379096/2024/0…

🚨 Kai Havertz hits best goal tally since moving to PL. Arteta drove signing & despite #RMFC / #FCBayern interest, 24yo only wanted Arsenal. #AFC delighted with him all season + feel he is crucial to their hopes - as explained on The Athletic | Football pod in Nov👇pod.fo/e/205ec0

🚨 Time for another live Q&A - if you want to get involved send over your questions via the link below and I’ll be in position from 3pm UK for about an hour to answer as many of them as possible. Make sure you’re an The Athletic | Football subscriber and fire away👇theathletic.com/5390692/2024/0…

🔺 De Zerbi move unlikely
🔺 No standout candidate
🔺 Data playing key role in search

David Ornstein and Oliver Kay joined Ayo Akinwolere to discuss where Liverpool go now after Xabi Alonso opted to stay at Bayer Leverkusen...

🎙️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧

🚨 Pedro Marques appointment to key role in new FSG set-up close to being confirmed. Benfica technical director another recruit by Liverpool owners after Michael Edwards (CEO of football). 41yo has strong reputation + seen as big coup

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What happened with Xabi Alonso & #LFC — and what do they do now?

▪️ Contact made after Klopp exit revealed
▪️ No direct talks
▪️ Anfield execs unsurprised Alonso chose to stay at Bayer Leverkusen
▪️ Spaniard only wants to move when ready
▪️ Amorim admired but not clear favourite

🚨 Liverpool & Bayern Munich expect Xabi Alonso to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. #LFC under that impression for some time so no shock + plans being refined to appoint Klopp successor focus on other candidates The Athletic | Football after paul joyce #Bayer04 #FCBayern theathletic.com/5235774/2024/0…

🚨 Another live Q&A coming up shortly. Make sure you’re an The Athletic | Football subscriber + submit your questions using the page in the link below. I’ll be there from 1330 GMT for around an hour to answer as many of them as possible. Feel free to get involved ⬇️theathletic.com/5374877/2024/0…

▪️ $16m private jet paid for with others' money
▪️ Never spoke to ex- #DCFC owner Mel Morris or sent cash
▪️ Golf sponsorship bought credibility
▪️ Now convicted of wire fraud & money laundering

How Chris Kirchner almost bought an English football club

Philip Buckingham Daniel Taylor

🚨 EXCL: Los Angeles FC in talks to sign Olivier Giroud this summer. AC Milan contract ends in June + #LAFC working on deal to bring 37yo to #MLS . Not done or imminent + France striker has many options, including #ACMilan stay. W/ Tom Bogert The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5352142/2024/0…