The top stories from Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Tottenham, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United.
Transfer business remains on hold at Arsenal while the club deal with the small matter of replacing Arsene Wenger. Mikel Arteta remains the favourite for the job, with his chances seemingly enhanced following comments from Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri which suggest he does not intent on leaving the Bianconeri.
Things have also remained quiet on the Chelsea front as they prepare for their FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United on Saturday but the future of Michy Batshuayi has cropped up once again. The Mirror claim Borussia Dortmund’s attempts to sign the Belgium international have been swiftly knocked back by the Blues, with doubts lingering over Alvaro Morata’s future at the club.
Official confirmation of Keanan Bennetts’ move from Tottenham Hotspur to Borussia Monchengladbach has prompted some ire from Spurs fans, frustrated to see a highly-rated talent leave north London. He becomes the latest young prospect to seek out the Bundesliga for a quicker route into the first-team.
Fulham are counting down to their Championship play-off final with West Ham United and the cost of missing out could be huge for the Cottagers. Defeat will not only deny them their return to the Premier League but it will throw further doubt on the future of Ryan Sessegnon. The Evening Standard report Tottenham are interested in a deal to take him and twin brother Steven across the capital.
West Ham United’s pursuit of a new manager continues to dominate the news agenda in east London with former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini now the leading candidate for the role, according to Sky Sports. The Hammers are also keen on Rafa Benitez, although Newcastle United are now said to be confident of keeping hold of their man.
Meanwhile over at Queens Park Rangers, Steve McClaren has officially been announced as the new man in the dugout at Loftus Road.
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