Top Stories and Transfer Rumours from Thursday’s Newspapers: Pochettino’s Chelsea Future, Bernardo Silva to Barcelona, and More
In the world of sports, the top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers have been making waves across the football and Formula 1 world.
According to The Times, Mauricio Pochettino’s future at Chelsea is uncertain following a devastating 5-0 defeat by Arsenal. European qualification is said to be a deciding factor in whether he will remain as manager for the next season. In Formula 1 news, there are talks of increasing the number of drivers who earn points at each race from 10 to 12 to give less-successful teams a chance to compete.
The Daily Mirror reports that Bernardo Silva has made the decision to leave Manchester City and join Barcelona this summer. West Ham is in talks with former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui, while Erik ten Hag may face a pay cut at Manchester United if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League.
Chelsea is reportedly eyeing RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba after their defensive struggles against Arsenal, as per The Sun. The Telegraph reveals that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy could receive substantial equity for their loyalty to the PGA Tour.
In rugby news, Ronan O’Gara is open to coaching France in the future, and Jamie Overton’s T20 World Cup hopes are in jeopardy due to a back issue.
Xavi has decided to stay on as Barcelona’s head coach until 2025, as reported by The Athletic. Meanwhile, Rangers captain James Tavernier may be offered a move to the Saudi Pro League, and Cremonese midfielder Charles Pickel is eyeing a move to Celtic, according to the Daily Record.
With so much happening in the world of sports, fans are eagerly awaiting to see how these stories and rumors unfold in the coming days.