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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract that will keep him at Liverpool until 2027, ending months of speculation over his future at the club.
Still on Mohamed Salah, Arne Slot has reiterated that he always believed Salah’s contract talks were “heading in the right direction.”
Liverpool and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk has agreed terms on a new contract with the club, which he is set to sign before the end of the current season.
Bayern Munich could miss out on €50million after Tottenham Hotspur decided against signing Mathys Tel on a permanent deal.
Manchester United will only consider offers of £52million (€60million) for Denmark striker Rasmus Højlund, with Juventus showing interest in the 22-year-old.
Manchester City will have to pay £100million if they want to sign Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 25, this summer.
Real Madrid are prepared to bide their time in the pursuit of Arsenal’s French defender William Saliba, 24, with plans to sign him on a cut-price deal in 2026 or on a free transfer when his contract expires in 2027.
Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim will hold ‘clear-the-air’ talks with England forward Marcus Rashford this summer – if the 27-year-old does not complete a permanent move to Aston Villa.
Manchester City are making progress in talks over a new deal for England Under-20 midfielder Nico O’Reilly, following Chelsea’s interest in the 20-year-old back in January.
Inter Miami are close to reaching an agreement with veteran Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 37, on a contract extension that would keep him at the MLS club.
Manchester United, Newcastle, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham are all in the race to sign Wolves and Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, 25.
Crystal Palace defender Daniel Muñoz has signed a new contract with the club.
Ghana’s football legend, Asamoah Gyan, has thrown his weight behind the CAF African Schools Football Championship.
Former Black Stars midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has shed light on why he decided against pursuing a career in management after his playing days.
Medeama SC put on a scintillating display to thrash Dreams FC 4-0 in their Ghana Premier League matchday 27 encounter at the TNA stadium on Friday.
Vision F.C. coach Nana Agyemang has expressed concern over his team’s inability to convert chances ahead of Sunday’s match against Accra Hearts of Oak.
Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has stated that his football agency, Rookie & Champ, aims to groom, guide, and mentally shape the next generation of stars.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly considering dropping goalkeeper Andre Onana after his poor display against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final encounter on Thursday night.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Kai Havertz could make a return before the end of the season.
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is once again under investigation as Italian authorities launch a fresh probe into alleged illegal betting activities involving 12 current and former Serie A players.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has stated that the club’s ideal striker signing this summer would be a player in the mould of Nicolas Jackson.
Still on Chelsea, Cole Palmer has been backed to return to top form and avoid a slump similar to those experienced by Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho at Manchester United.
Dele Alli has revealed that Mauricio Pochettino didn’t offer him any specific advice during their time at Tottenham Hotspur, but instead empowered him to be himself.
Unai Emery has outlined Aston Villa’s priorities for the remainder of the season, stating that securing a strong Premier League finish takes precedence over competing in other tournaments.
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