Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has reportedly emerged on Real Madrid’s transfer radar ahead of the summer window, with the European champions expected to sign a centre-back. Having not recruited a central defender since 2022, coupled with the departure of former club captain Nacho and major injuries to David Alaba (recovered) and Eder Militao (back next…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta downplayed concerns over a potential injury for Ethan Nwaneri, revealing that the teenage forward was taken off against West Ham United on Saturday with “fatigue”. Nwaneri lasted 81 minutes of a grim 1-0 defeat in front of a deflated Emirates Stadium. The Gunners limped into Saturday’s fixture without four first-choice forwards…

Lamine Yamal’s agent, the world-renowned Jorge Mendes, has been contacted by Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and a number of Europe’s other elite sides to enquire about the availability of the teenager, reports in Spain allege. Barcelona’s well-known financial difficulties have limited their ability to operate in the transfer market and they are expected to…