Arbeloa vs Alonso on Monday
Alvaro Arbeloa begins his Fulham reign against you, and Xabi Alonso is in your dugout (1). Two former Liverpool teammates, now on opposite sides of a derby. Arbeloa called the occasion exciting and knows the importance of it. Kickoff Monday, 21:00 CEST at Fulham.
Your last two outings: a 2–1 home win over Tottenham on May 19, then a 2–1 away loss at Sunderland on May 24.
Transfer window chaos, outgoings first
Your squad is getting a shakeup. Benoit Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Mykhailo Mudryk, Morgan Rogers, Dastan Satpajev, Marcel Reguła and Maxence Lacroix are all mentioned as possible departures (3). This is a window of outgoings to balance the squad.
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Mudryk: Leeds want him, Chelsea say no
Leeds United tried a loan for Mykhailo Mudryk, and BBC reports you rejected it (4) (8). You are open to loaning him out, just not there. Commentator Adam Pope thinks Mudryk can imagine a Leeds move and would rather stay in the Premier League than go to Strasbourg (6). Mudryk said it himself: "They've been linked with several players. The name that's popped up the most recently is Mudryk at Chelsea" (6).
Jackson bid incoming
You could receive an offer for Nicolas Jackson (5). Liverpool have enquired about Endrick, and Victor Osimhen, Bruno Guimaraes and Myles Lewis-Skelly are all in the gossip columns this weekend (5). Lewis-Skelly is not leaving Arsenal despite interest from you and Manchester United (11).
Napoli want Guiu
Napoli have opened contacts for Guiu and put him at the top of their attacking list (2). A younger Premier League profile, and they want him.
The domino effect
Letting a striker join Atletico Madrid could indirectly help Arsenal land their dream target (9). Not your problem, but it is your window.
Other moves
Celtic are close to a loan for left-back Emenalo (10). Dário Essugo is also heading out on loan (7).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are already tracking the Strasbourg side of your business, with Deivid Washington's permanent move there confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. The mood around the squad is upbeat, with Rogers talking up how unknown this Premier League season feels with new coaches everywhere. Palmer even made a case for himself in FPL. Full thread
