Manchester United monitor Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of summer window – Paper Talk
Plus: Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid; Manchester United could miss out on Viktor Gyokeres; Everton decide not to activate option to extend Abdoulaye Doucoure’s contract; Newcastle scouring market for big-ticket strikers this summer
Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of the summer window.
Mason Greenwood has officially asked to switch allegiances from England to Jamaica.
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Manuel Neuer has been ruled out for the “foreseeable future” – after injuring his calf celebrating a goal.
Ruben Amorim admits the pressure is on next Thursday after Manchester United suffered more penalty woe against Real Sociedad.
Newcastle are still scouring the market for big-ticket strikers this summer, despite their determination to keep Alexander Isak.
Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will be the subject of major interest from Europe’s top sides this summer, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid both interested in signing the 19-year-old.
Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer have landed lead roles in a forthcoming documentary around England’s Euro 2024 campaign.
Manchester City are trying to seal a move for Leicester City’s highly rated Jeremy Monga, who has already been named on the Foxes bench this season despite being just 15.
Arsenal are still to make a final decision on the identity of their next sporting director, though the process is drawing to a close.
Paul Pogba has collaborated with humanitarian charity Pious Projects of America to provide aid to victims of the Gaza crisis.
The FA has been alerted to the blistering form of striker Mika Biereth, who has scored 10 goals in seven games since joining Monaco. Biereth has played for Denmark at the U19 and U21 levels but was born in England.
Newcastle will not take any risks with Sven Botman during the remainder of this season, and only after knee surgery will the extent of his absence be known.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario clashed with supporters after the club slipped to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in their Europa League last-16 tie.
Crystal Palace injury news: Adam Wharton update delivered by Oliver Glasner before FA Cup final
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has provided an update on the fitness of Adam Wharton following Monday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Nottingham Forest.
The Eagles were denied maximum points against their Champions League-chasing counterparts as Eberechi Eze‘s 60th-minute penalty was cancelled out just four minutes later by Murillo, with the points shared at Selhurst Park.
Watched on by new England head coach Thomas Tuchel in the stands, Wharton was arguably the standout player on show, but in between both goals, the midfielder was forced off after sustaining an ankle injury.
The 21-year-old was seen walking freely, albeit slowly, alongside the side of the pitch and straight down the tunnel with a member of Palace’s medical staff.
Speaking after that match about Wharton’s injury, Glasner was unable to provide a clear update, telling reporters: “Not really. I hope it’s not that serious. I spoke to him. He’s a little bit sore. He twisted his ankle a little bit.
“We will update you, but I hope that it’s not that serious. It looks like it’s not that serious. [The substitution] was more of a precaution.”
Palace hopeful Wharton will be fit for FA Cup final
Wharton has previously been sidelined for over two months between the end of October and the end January with a groin problem which required surgery.
The former Backburn Rovers man has subsequently been reduced to 20 Premier League appearances this season, but he has impressed on a consistent basis for the Eagles when called upon by Glasner.
Wharton has just over a week to recover from his ankle issue if he wishes to play for Palace in the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17.
The Eagles have only two more players in the treatment room, with defender Chadi Riad and midfielder Cheick Doucoure both sidelined for the rest of the season with long-term knee injuries.
Palace are now preparing for a trip to North London where they will face Tottenham Hotspur in their next Premier League fixture on Sunday – their final match before the FA Cup final.
It remains to be seen whether Wharton will be fit to return against Spurs, so Glasner could call upon Will Hughes, Daichi Kamada or Jefferson Lerma to operate in centre-midfield.
“I hope” – Crystal Palace boss provides immediate Adam Wharton injury update after Nottingham Forest draw
Oliver Glasner said Adam Wharton rolled his ankle in Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Monday.
However, the Eagles boss is hoping the injury the 21-year-old sustained is not too serious.
Wharton was substituted off in the 60th minute for Will Hughes and appeared to be moving gingerly in the moments leading up to his withdrawal.
The England midfielder, who had surgery on his groin earlier in the season and missed a chunk of games over November, December and January, was in discussion with the Palace manager when being taken off and headed straight down the tunnel.
Wharton played a key role in the Eagles’ 3-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa.
Palace face Manchester City in the FA Cup Final on May 17.
“Not really,” said Glasner when asked if he had an update on Wharton’s injury.
“I hope it’s not that serious. I spoke to him. He’s a little bit sore.
“He twisted his ankle a little bit.
“We will update you, but I hope that it’s not that serious. It looks like it’s not that serious.”
