City crush Arsenal, Chelsea close in on Pochettino and Utd takeover news: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • 26 Apr 2023 16:56 CDT
  • 5 min read
Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022/23
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Arsenal 'bottle' the title race against Manchester City, Chelsea have found their new coach and Manchester United's takeover saga enters its decisive stage - and that's even before we talk about the Messi news!

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Today's FootballTransfers recap has something for fans of all teams, so let's jump right in.

Has Mikel Arteta bottled it?
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Man City demolish Arsenal

Though Arsenal still lead the Premier League table, Manchester City, who have two games in hand, well and truly have the wind in their sails now following their 4-1 demolition of the Gunners. Twitter had some choice words for Mikel Arteta and his men after the game.

Mauricio Pochettino
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Chelsea set date for Pochettino hire

Chelsea have found their man. Mauricio Pochettino looks set to be the Blues' new head coach next season, and Chelsea could announce his appointment as early as next week.

You want more Poch? Here's how we think his Chelsea side will line up.

And here's who would benefit the most from his appointment - and who would suffer.

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Ratcliffe makes takeover proposal

The latest twist in the Manchester United takeover saga sees Sir Jim Ratcliffe offer a deal that will see the much-maligned Glazers retain a 20 per cent stake in the club.

The deadline for offers is this Friday and Sheikh Jassim is determined not to let Ratcliffe beat him to the ownership of United.

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Messi agrees personal terms

Catalunya Radio claims that Lionel Messi has all but confirmed personal terms with Barcelona.

The Blaugrana meanwhile want to turn their La Masia headquarter into a Messi museum to make revenue that would help towards paying the Argentine's salary.

Cristiano Ronaldo
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Ronaldo slammed

Things are turning sour for Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, and now the 38-year-old has been heavily criticised for his arrogant behaviour.

Danilho Doekhi
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Transfer news

Finally, some transfer news. Several Premier League clubs are eyeing Dutch Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi.

Chelsea are making smart moves.

And Chelsea are making shocking moves.

Manchester United should look at Benfica star David Neres to replace struggling Antony.

And lastly, former Liverpool defender Ozan Kabak has exclusively told FootballTransfers which three Bundesliga wonderkids are good enough for the Reds.

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