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Arsenal are becoming increasingly likely to win the race for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, according to a recent report from the Daily Mail.

What's the latest news on Declan Rice to Arsenal?

Rice is likely to have offers from a number of Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window, although reports have indicated he favours a move to the Emirates Stadium, due to the prospect of playing under Mikel Arteta.

That said, it is unclear whether the Gunners will throw everything at the midfielder this summer, with it being reported they are unwilling to match the fee currently being quoted by West Ham, leaving Chelsea very much in the race.

One thing that is almost certain is that the Englishman will leave the Hammers this summer, with journalist Alex Crook recently confirming he is pushing for a summer move, potentially opening the door for a move to Arsenal.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, the 24-year-old making the switch to north London this summer is looking increasingly possible, as it would tick a lot of the boxes, in terms of what he wants from his next club.

The £60k-per-week central midfielder would be able to stay in London, while also competing in the Champions League, which could make a move to Arsenal a very attractive proposition compared to Chelsea, who are almost guaranteed not to be playing in Europe's elite competition.

The report also suggests the Gunners could sign the England international for a cut-price fee, with West Ham no longer in a position to demand £150m, which was being spoken about a year ago.

Should Arsenal sign Declan Rice?

The former Chelsea youth player has been a shining light for West Ham in a very poor season, averaging a 7.21 Sofascore rating in the Premier League, by far the best-performing player in the squad.

Lauded as an "absolute monster" by the media, the maestro is a very confident dribbler of the ball, ranking in the 88th percentile for progressive carries per 90 over the past year, while a total of 80 tackles last season ranked him eighth in the Premier League, highlighting his defensive acumen.

Arsenal are not in dire need of a new central midfielder, with Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka consistently performing well this season, but Rice would be an excellent addition to the squad, who would provide real depth ahead of a 2023/24 campaign, in which Arteta will want to be competing on all fronts.

Retired footballer Gareth Bale has responded online after the audacious offer from Rob McElhenney to join Wrexham for one season.

What’s the latest on Wrexham and Bale?

It’s been an incredible time for the Red Dragons of late as they recently secured promotion back into the Football League after dropping out 15 years ago.

Indeed, after totalling a massive 110 points after 45 games, the Welsh outfit pipped rivals Notts County to an automatic promotion spot up into League Two.

In light of that, some pretty wild rumours have emerged. For instance, there has even been some talk in the media that Lionel Messi could end up at Wrexham – though it would take a brave individual to place much money on those 250/1 odds.

What’s more, McElhenney recently took to Twitter to make a rather bold proposition to Bale. Indeed, he wrote: “Hey @GarethBale11 let’s play golf, where I totally won’t spend 4 hours trying to convince you to un-retire for one last magical season.”

Well it hasn’t taken long for the former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid star to reply, although it doesn’t sound as though his mind is on football.

The Welshman simply said on Twitter: “Depends what course…”

Would Bale come out of retirement?

Bale will of course be well-known to McElhenney and fellow co-owner Ryan Reynolds for his spell in America as he played for MLS outfit Los Angles FC before hanging up his boots.

And while the A-listers may have been able to convince goalkeeper Ben Foster to come out of retirement to play a key role in the club’s promotion, it sounds as though the Welsh winger isn’t quite so up for it.

That might not be the biggest surprise, seeing as Bale has always been well-known for preferring golf over football.

Of course, though, his love of Wales can’t be understated either – after all it’s always been “Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order” – and so maybe the idea of playing in Wrexham for one final spell could be something he seriously considers over the summer.

What’s more, he did say “depends what course” and the club’s home stadium is The Racecourse Ground. So, conspiracy theorists, maybe that was a little cryptic message…

Fans on Twitter certainly seem to think he could be up for it. Here are some of the best reactions…

Some just seemed in disbelief at it all.

While others noted the use of “course” in his response.

Arsenal are "following" Valencia's Yunus Musah, with the midfielder now expected to leave the La Liga side in the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Will Arsenal sign a central midfielder this summer?

With it recently being reported the Gunners are willing to listen to offers for Granit Xhaka in the upcoming window, there are indications Mikel Arteta is planning to revamp his midfield this summer.

Of course, West Ham United captain Declan Rice remains a major target, and Arteta is now becoming increasingly confident he can convince the England international to move to the Emirates Stadium this summer, despite their faltering title bid.

Other options in midfield include Lovro Majer, with the Daily Mail reporting Arsenal have taken a strong interest in the Rennes maestro, while journalist Ben Jacobs believes Moises Caicedo "could still end up" making the switch to north London.

The Gunners have reportedly had a bid turned down for Musah in the past, as detailed by FC Inter News back in December, but they are still considering a move for the midfielder this summer, as per a new update from Romano.

Speaking to CaughtOffside, the transfer guru said: “I’ve mentioned Arsenal and Chelsea’s interest in Yunus Musah and it is the case that they are following Musah since January; Inter as well,”

“At the moment it’s just scouting and not advanced yet, but Musah has good chances to move this summer.”

Should Arsenal sign Yunus Musah?

Football scout Jacek Kulig praised the American for his "excellent" performance with his national side against England at the World Cup, which indicates he would be mature enough to immediately challenge for a place in the starting XI, despite his age.

Kulig also claims the youngster has a "huge future ahead", and he is already making a name for himself at Valencia, having made 32 appearances in all competitions this season, during which time he has picked up two assists.

The 20-year-old's attacking output has not been overly impressive, but he is a threat going forward, ranking in the 90th percentile for successful take-ons per 90 in the past year, and in the 97th for progressive carries, indicating he is capable of working the ball into more promising areas of the pitch.

The £8.3k-per-week starlet would be a fantastic addition for Arsenal, considering the vast potential he possesses, however they still need to make sure they bring in a more proven option in midfield ahead of the Champions League next season, and Rice should be the priority target.

Fans online have been left in fits of laughter after Michail Antonio and Callum Wilson roasted Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison on their podcast.

What did Antonio and Wilson say about Richarlison?

The Brazilian had a great World Cup – his stunning scissor kick against Serbia was voted the best goal of the tournament – but back in England, things haven’t been going so well for him.

Indeed, despite netting three goals in four games over in Qatar, he’s not been anywhere near as prolific in the Premier League since his £60m move to north London from Everton in the summer.

This is highlighted by the fact that he has just one goal in his first 24 league outings for Tottenham – and has a total of only three in 32 across all competitions.

Evidently, it’s not been a good season for the £90k-per-week footballer and his misery has been compounded by the fact that he’s had three goals disallowed in the Premier League, and was then booked after each one for taking his shirt off in the initial celebration.

Speaking about this in a hilarious clip from the BBC’s The Footballer’s Football Podcast, West Ham’s Michail Antonio and Newcastle’s Callum Wilson couldn’t help but roast their fellow pro.

In footage shared on Twitter, Antonio begins: “He’s scored four times [in the Premier League] this season. Three of the times, he’s been offside. He has taken his top off four times this season…”

As the laughter begins to break out, Wilson then adds: “He’s got four yellows, he’s almost on a suspension,” with the pair left in hysterics.

How’s this even allowed 😭😭😂 pic.twitter.com/5IhjN5fpOc— Santi™ (@PeakSanti) May 9, 2023

It’s also important to remember that Richarlison’s goal that wasn’t disallowed also came late on against Liverpool when he looked to have netted an equaliser.

However, only moments after netting his first league goal for Spurs and getting booked in the celebration, Diogo Jota went up the other end and netted a winner for the Reds.

It seems Antonio and Wilson aren’t the only ones to be revelling in Richarlison’s misfortune and here are some of the more brutal online reactions…

Though some supporters didn’t think it was a great look…

Manchester United could now step up their pursuit of Amadou Onana, with Erik Ten Hag okaying a bid to sign the Everton man according to Football Insider.

What is the latest on Amadou Onana to Man United?

The Red Devils are currently sat in fourth place in the Premier League and will be desperate to bag themselves a spot in Europe again next season.

If they can hold on, then Champions League football will return to Old Trafford – and, with that, Ten Hag will need to ensure his squad have the depth and ability to compete on all fronts again next season. The manager has already identified the need to bring in at least two names to help them during the transfer window, with the former Ajax boss believing his side need another midfielder and striker.

One name that has recently cropped up in regards to signings in the centre of the field is that of Amadou Onana at Everton. Reports have previously suggested that United are weighing up a bid for the player after the way in which he has performed in the Premier League this campaign.

Now, Football Insider is reporting that the Red Devils could push ahead with a move to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford. Ten Hag feels the player could add just what he wants to the club's midfield according to the report and also fills a position of need at United. With the player ticking several boxes, it appears that he has now given the go-ahead for his board to push on and make a bid for the Everton man.

Should Man United add Onana to their ranks?

With the Red Devils desperate to add some midfield reinforcements during the summer transfer window, Onana could be just the type of player they need.

With a WhoScored rating of 6.71 for his Premier League performances this season, he has already shown that despite being just 21-years-old, he is well capable of cutting it with the more established and experienced names in the division. In fact, he has a higher rating than current Man United star Christian Eriksen.

Called "outstanding" for his sky high potential by members of the media, he's not afraid to get stuck in, with a rate of 2.63 tackles per 90, and he ranks amongst some of the best in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues for aerials won in his position too with 2.03 per 90.

Onana then is a young option with the potential to get better and could certainly buff up the midfield at Man United.

Newcastle United are interested in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this summer, according to a new transfer report.

Is De Paul having a good season?

The 28-year-old has enjoyed a memorable season, although it is for his international achievements that he has been most famed for. He played a massive role in Argentina tasting World Cup glory late last year, proving to be an influential box-to-box presence throughout the tournament.

De Paul started all seven of his country's matches on their way to glory, providing legs and fight in the middle of the park, and almost acting as a perfect foil for superstar teammate Lionel Messi. The £94,000-a-week ace has also scored twice and registered five assists in La Liga for Atletico this season, however, showing that has been effective at club level, too.

His current deal doesn't expire until the summer of 2026, but it could be that he leaves in the upcoming transfer window, having not always been a regular starter for Atletico this season, starting just 20 league games.

Could Newcastle sign De Paul this summer?

According to a report from Spain [via Caught Offside], Newcastle are eyeing up a move for De Paul once the current campaign reaches its conclusion. The Magpies are thought to be willing to pay €40m (£35m) for his signature, making him a key part of their midfield in the process.

This could be a fantastic signing for Newcastle ahead of next season, with De Paul someone who shone so much at the World Cup, averaging 1.6 tackles and one key pass per game. He could be a brilliant midfield partner for Bruno Guimaraes at St James' Park, complimenting the Brazilian's more attack-minded, aesthetically-pleasing style and giving Eddie Howe's side even more meanness alongside Joelinton.

At 28, De Paul now has a wealth of experience, having won 53 caps for Argentina and made 273 appearances in Serie A and La Liga combined, but he is also still young enough to potentially be at his best for another four or five more years. He has been described as a "great player" by former player Ricardo Giusti and he is someone who has all the attributes to help take Newcastle to that next step.

It goes without saying that a top-four finish is vital if the Magpies want to sign him, however, with the Atletico man surely wanting Champions League football if he leaves his current club.

Liverpool's disappointing campaign has meant that if the Reds start next season poorly, Jurgen Klopp's position at the club could be called into question, Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed.

What's going on with Liverpool?

A recent resurgence in form saw Liverpool enter the race for a top-four spot, but a draw at home to Aston Villa has meant that Champions League qualification looks unlikely.

Klopp's side challenged for a quadruple last season, but their level dropped massively this campaign, as they disappointed in the League and every cup competition.

Liverpool have won nearly every possible major trophy under Klopp in what has been a highly successful era, but Agbonlahor has controversially told TalkSPORT that he could see the German being dismissed if they do not perform well at the start of next season.

"Look at their season, it's been a bad season for Liverpool and if they start the season off badly next season, I wouldn't be surprised if Jurgen Klopp got the sack, because this season, Liverpool's level was not good enough," he stated.

Should Liverpool be worried?

Their recent resurgence before the draw with Villa saw Liverpool win seven league matches in a row, and the return of the injured Luis Diaz has allowed the Reds to start firing in attack again.

Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is reportedly nearing a move to Anfield, and with Roberto Firmino and James Milner among the players departing this summer, a busy window is expected for the club.

Failing to qualify for the Champions League could be a big blow, and navigating a fixture list with Europa League football can prove tricky for any side if they do not have strength in depth.

Given all he has achieved at the club since his arrival in 2015, it seems unlikely that Klopp would be sacked by Liverpool even if they start poorly next season, and the expectation should be to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the table again.

There may be some concern about the form of Virgil van Dijk this season. The Dutch defender has been criticised at times during the campaign, and Klopp may consider finding a successor to the 32-year-old.

A lot of work needs to be done in the transfer window, and the level of expenditure this summer will be down to the club, not Klopp. If Klopp lands his main transfer targets, Liverpool will almost certainly improve on what has been a difficult campaign.

Aston Villa are reportedly looking towards the summer transfer window, as a promising update has been made regarding a possible target.

The Villans are one win away from European football after a stellar season under Unai Emery, who has transformed the club’s fortunes since joining in October in his Premier League return.

With a reported hefty budget of £150m to spend in the upcoming window, the Spaniard will have the chance to implement his own style on the squad he inherited from Steven Gerrard.

The 51-year-old may not need to spend as much as expected for one star that has been linked with a potential move to Villa Park, as per the latest reports.

What’s the latest on Harvey Barnes to Aston Villa?

As reported by the Daily Mail, Leicester City could face the reality of letting their best-performing players go for lower prices if they are relegated.

Foxes forward Harvey Barnes is wanted by Aston Villa according to the report, giving Villa a boost in their hopes of securing his signature for a 'cut-price'.

Newcastle United are reportedly also interested in challenging for the Englishman’s signature.

What could Harvey Barnes bring to Aston Villa?

Despite being almost certainly relegation-bound, Barnes has found the net 12 times this season, as well as registering an assist to show his influence on the poor side.

The 25-year-old has imposed himself as a top performer in Europe this season, ranking in the top 11% of those in his position in terms of frequency of non-penalty goals, averaging 0.41 per 90 – as per FBref.

Occupying the left-wing, the right-footed forward could offer Emery an “unbelievable” talent to add to his attack, as lauded by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

Statistically, the winger has been likened to Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, in what has been a surprisingly impressive personal campaign in a woeful team that has looked detached and damned this term.

The Englishman could be Emery’s own answer to the United ace, through their similar game plans and directness on goal from the wide areas, with Barnes averaging 3.33 progressive carries to Rashford’s 2.78 per 90, via FBref, as a marker of their likeminded ability to beat a man.

Both are effective when it comes to supplying opportunities to their teammates with Barnes registering 2.68 progressive passes per 90 to the Man United flanker's 3.01. They can both influence play from deeper positions too, with just 0.1 separating the number of passes they make into the final third; 1.31 v 1.30 in favour of the Foxes star.

The four-time Europa League winner stated to Sky Sports in January that he desired to sign a “specialist winner”, which is what he could get in Barnes this summer, who has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.

Valued at £34m by FootballTransfers, the forward could be snatched for significantly less this summer should Leicester face the financial repercussions of relegation.

Fulham are reportedly eyeing Gil Vicente striker Fran Navarro this summer, despite there being no suggestion Aleksandar Mitrovic will leave.

Who could join Fulham this summer?

Whites boss Marco Silva has overseen a successful debut campaign back in the Premier League, with Fulham comfortably avoiding relegation and even finishing above west London rivals Chelsea.

The Craven Cottage side secured one of their highest ever league finishes last campaign with a top half place, and were even contending for European football over a period.

As such, Fulham's exploits haven't gone unnoticed, with Silva even sporadically linked to joining Tottenham Hotspur in the last few weeks.

As well as this, star midfielder Joao Palhinha has been attracting interest from top clubs, with Aston Villa, Tottenham, Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all targeting him.

While there could be outgoings at Fulham, the same can also be said for incomings, as they have been linked with a host of players recently.

FC Porto star Mateus Uribe has been mentioned in recent months, potentially as an alternative to Palhinha, with Man United duo Fred and Harry Maguire also rumoured to be on their radar.

Now, as per The Evening Standard and journalist Dom Smith, it appears Fulham have additions further forward in mind – despite there being no indication Mitrovic or Carlos Vinicius will leave.

Indeed, it is believed that Fulham are eyeing a move for Navarro from Gil Vicente as they monitor him, with the summer transfer window well and truly looming,

The 25-year-old has been in exceptional form in the Primeira Liga, potentially leading to Fulham's interest, and it will be imperative for them to build upon what has been a solid season.

Who is Fran Navarro?

The Spaniard graduated from Valencia's academy and scored a plethora of goals at youth level for them, but couldn't quite break into the first team, eventually moving on to Gil Vicente in Portugal.

He scored 21 goals in all competitions over 2022/2023, standing out as their star striker, and perhaps justifying why both Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly held an interest back in 2016.

The then-18-year-old was on Madrid and Jurgen Klopp's radar as a promising youngster back then, according to a report by SuperDeporte, but Navarro's stock has now risen significantly after a brilliant season.

There are little mentions of an asking price for the forward, but can you imagine it will be significant, as we can't envisage Gil Vicente will let him go easily.

Aston Villa could use the upcoming summer transfer to improve their squad as they prepare for European football in the 2023/24 campaign.

Unai Emery led the club to Europa Conference League football by finishing seventh in the Premier League and the Spaniard will now need to add more quality to his team in the coming months.

One player who could be moved on from in order to make way for new signings is Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore, who returned to Villa in January after a spell on loan at Istanbul Basaksehir.

The £63k-per-week forward only made eight appearances and started one game in the Premier League in the second half of the campaign, suggesting that Emery does not value him as a key member of the team.

Who could replace Bertrand Traore at Aston Villa?

Villa's head coach could ruthlessly ditch the 27-year-old winger by signing another left-footed wizard who plays out wide in English talent Jack Harrison.

talkSPORT recently reported that Villa and West Ham United are among the clubs interested in a deal to sign the Leeds United attacker.

The report claimed that he has a relegation release clause in his contract with the Yorkshire-based side, although it remains to be seen how much the £90k-per-week gem would cost exactly, and that a team could snap him up for a 'cut-price' fee.

Harrison's form in the Premier League in recent seasons suggests that the former New York City ace could be an excellent pick-up for the Villans and an upgrade on Traore.

The ex-Manchester City man plundered five goals and seven assists in 37 top-flight appearances in 22/23 in a struggling Whites team, who were eventually relegated from the division.

That came after the magician conjured 16 goals and created 13 'big chances' for his teammates in his first two years in the Premier League combined.

Former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch once heaped praise on the attacker's style of play, saying: "He can run all day, he is explosive, he's effective in 1-v-1s, he's dangerous, he's smart."

This comment from the American coach is backed up by Harrison's excellent aforementioned statistics as the Englishman has proven himself capable of providing a regular threat in the final third with his ability to score and create goals from a wide position.

Comparatively, Traore managed two goals and created zero 'big chances' in eight matches for Villa this term after he scored twice and provided just one 'big chance' in 12 Super Lig outings in the first half of the campaign.

Therefore, Emery could brutally ditch the ex-Chelsea man by signing Harrison to take his place in the squad, which could either lead to a reduced role or a departure from Villa Park for the 27-year-old.