Arsenal head of football insists he has ‘ammunition’ to convince targets to join
Arsenal have already started their summer recruitment plans and have enough “ammunition” to convince targets to join, according to head of football Raul Sanllehi.
Chelsea
If my future depends on Europa League final, then I want to go now – Sarri
Maurizio Sarri’s future at Chelsea may be up in the air, but the Italian insists it does not hinge on winning next week’s Europa League final.
Sarri to discuss Chelsea future after Europa League final
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri will discuss his future with the club following the Europa League final against Arsenal as he wants “to know if they are happy” with him.
Amnesty: Don’t let Azerbaijan hide its human rights abuses behind football
Amnesty International has increased the pressure on European football’s governing body UEFA by saying Azerbaijan must not be allowed to “sportswash its appalling human rights record” by staging high-profile football matches.
Pulisic hopes for chance to play alongside Hazard
Christian Pulisic hopes he can reach the same heights as Eden Hazard when he begins his Chelsea career this summer – and also wants to play alongside the Belgium international next season.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Liverpool have identified up to 12 players in case of the departure of striker Daniel Sturridge, according to the Daily Mail. Among the line-up are Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech and David Neres, and Lyon’s Bertrand Traore, who had a taste of the Premier League with Chelsea between 2014 and 2017.
Arsenal plan UEFA meeting over Henrikh Mkhitaryan absence in Europa League final
Arsenal plan to meet with UEFA to express their fury after Henrikh Mkhitaryan decided against playing in the Europa League final over security fears.
Petr Cech insists ‘sole focus’ is on trying to win the Europa League
Petr Cech maintains his “sole focus” is to help Arsenal win the Europa League following a report the goalkeeper was set to return to his former club Chelsea in a sporting director role.
Chelsea quiet on report of Petr Cech returning to club in sporting director role
Chelsea have declined to comment on a report former goalkeeper Petr Cech will return to the club in a sporting director role.
Emery respects Mkhitaryan decision but calls it ‘bad news’ for Arsenal
Unai Emery respects the “personal” nature of Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s decision not to play in the Europa League final but concedes it is “bad news” for his Arsenal side.
Chelsea Flower Show displays focus on health and power of nature
Gardens focusing on health, well-being and the power of nature, including an exhibit designed by the Duchess of Cambridge, feature at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.