Arsenal’s striker decision, Romano’s Neymar truth and Alonso bombshell - FootballTransfers Recap

Robin Bairner

• 29 Mar 2024 23:00 GMT
• 4 min read

Friday was the calm before the storm as the final day of the international break is ready to give way to the return of top-level action around Europe.

It also marks the final day before the crazed sprint to the line in all of Europe’s major club competitions, with the big games coming thick and fast before the summer. This is the period in which heroes are made and careers shaped, for better or for worse.

Alonso: I’ll stay with Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he will remain with Bayer Leverkusen beyond the end of the season.There had been strong rumours linking him with the soon-to-be vacant posts at Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

Man Utd tracking Iling-Junior

Manchester United are keeping a close watch on Juventus and England U21 attacker Samuel Iling-Junior, FootballTransfers has been told. He was previously a teammate of Jadon Sancho’s at Borussia Dortmund.

Mount mistake repeat?

Man Utd have been warned that they face a repeat of their Mason Mount farce if they go through with signing a player deemed “unnecessary”.

Arsenal’s Biereth stance revealed

FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed that Arsenal have no intention of selling striker Mika Biereth this summer after his exceptional performances on loan for Motherwell and now Sturm Graz.

Ornstein reveals key details in Arsenal striker chase

David Ornstein has outlined where Arsenal currently find themselves in the lookout for a new striker. He specifically spoke about Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney with regards the Gunners.

Romano reveals Neymar truth

Fabrizio Romano has revealed exactly what is going on behind the rumours that have linked Neymar with a stunning return to Barcelona next summer.

Klopp’s last Liverpool wish?

Liverpool have been linked with a move to a Premier League star who Jurgen Klopp has described as his “favourite player”. A deal promises to be difficult to broker, though.