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Two players are set to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer in search of more playing time.

They are Kang-in Lee and Goncalo Ramos.

This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday night.

Romano, writing on his X account, claimed Atletico Madrid are interested in both forwards.

He tweeted: “Kang-in Lee and Gonçalo Ramos plan to leave Paris Saint-Germain in order to get more game time.

“Atlético Madrid asked for both already months ago, more options expected to follow.

“Chevalier situation also one to watch.”

Only Ramos featured off the bench as PSG beat Arsenal in last Saturday’s Champions League final.

Transfer: Two players to leave PSG after UCL final victory over Arsenal

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has declared his team ready for the international friendly against Poland, DAILY POST reports.

Chelle have 18 players in camp after some regular members of the team, including Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman pulled out of the game, and next week’s clash with Portugal.

The Malian said his team will go all out for a win despite the absence of some of the key stars.

“We have 18 players in camp now and we will work with that. Everybody must work hard and we will go into the match with the determination to win,” the 48-year-old told thenff.com.

Wednesday’s encounter will hold at the Stadion Miejski Wroclawiu in the city of Wroclaw on Wednesday.

They will be up against Portugal in another friendly next week Wednesday.

Friendly: Chelle declares Super Eagles ready for Poland showdown 

Former Paris Saint-Germain defender, Godwin Okpara, has advised Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen to join Manchester United this summer transfer window.

Okpara believes Man United is the best place for Osimhen, adding that the Nigerian international will enjoy his football at the Premier League club.

Speaking to Soccernet, Okpara said of Osimhen, “For me, I would prefer him to go to Manchester United.

“He has already played in Belgium, France and Italy. Now, what comes next? If he can’t go to Spain, why not England?.

“Manchester United is the best place for him because he will enjoy his football there.”

Meanwhile, the last Super Eagles player who played for Manchester United was Odion Ighalo.

Osimhen told to join Man Utd

Chelsea on Monday announced that Academy defender Justin Osagie has signed a new contract with the club.

The new deal will keep Osagie at the Premier League west London club until 2029.

Osagie joined Chelsea during the opening months of the 2025/26 season.

He has quickly established himself as an important part of the club’s Under-21s squad.

The 20-year-old centre-back made 11 appearances across all competitions in his debut campaign for Chelsea.

He is an Irish-Nigerian defender, meaning he is eligible to play for Nigeria’s senior national team and also for the Irish national team.

Chelsea announce deal for Osagie

England head coach, Thomas Tuchel, has given four Arsenal players in his World Cup squad an extra holiday.

According to Sky Sports, most of the England squad will arrive in Florida on Monday evening to begin their World Cup pre-tournament training preparation.

The report added that 21 of the 26 players on the England roster will gather from various locations to meet in Florida and begin their pre-tournament training camp.

However, the four Arsenal players who played in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain will join the main England squad a few days later.

Tuchel decided to give Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze extra vacation time to rest and recover after they all played in the Champions League final.

The four Arsenal players, along with Dean Henderson, who won the UEFA Europa Conference League with Crystal Palace, are likely to miss this week’s warm-up match against New Zealand.

But they should be ready to play against Costa Rica next week.

England World Cup squad: Tuchel gives four Arsenal players extra holiday

Shirts with the name of Arsenal defender Gabriel have seen sales increase by 350 per cent, according to The Athletic.

This comes despite Gabriel missing the crucial penalty for the Gunners in their Champions League final defeat on Saturday.

The 28-year-old centre-back stepped up to take the fifth kick during the shootout.

But he blazed his effort over the bar, and Paris Saint-Germain retained the trophy they won last year.

However, Arsenal fans have responded by buying Gabriel’s shirt massively.

The Brazil international has become the top-selling name since the weekend.

At one point, sales of the Brazil international’s shirt doubled those of any other shirt being sold.

UCL Final: Gabriel becomes highest selling Arsenal shirt after PSG defeat

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly considering moves for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding his future at Barcelona.

Rashford is eager to secure a permanent contract with Barcelona after making a significant impact during his season-long loan at the Nou Camp.

Former United manager Ruben Amorim approved Rashford’s transfer to Aston Villa last season and has reiterated that he is free to depart this summer.

Rashford played a crucial role in helping Barcelona clinch La Liga and advance deep into the Champions League, netting 14 goals and providing ten assists.

Barcelona officials have consistently lauded Rashford, indicating their interest in activating a clause that would allow them to sign him permanently for approximately £26 million.

However, this agreement is now in jeopardy following Barcelona’s acquisition of Rashford’s England teammate Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for £70 million.

While Barcelona is still thought to be open to negotiating a deal for Rashford, the signing of Gordon certainly diminishes the likelihood of that happening.

A return to Manchester United seems unlikely, despite Amorim’s departure and Michael Carrick’s reinstatement as manager at Old Trafford.

Should his desired move to Barcelona not materialize, Rashford will have plenty of alternatives, as numerous domestic and international clubs are known to admire the 28-year-old.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Rashford’s representatives believe that both Arsenal and Chelsea would be interested in a transfer if the terms are favorable.

Newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal are poised to support Mikel Arteta once more in this summer’s transfer window, with at least one new forward expected to join at the Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea is also preparing for a significant transfer window as they aim to support incoming manager Xabi Alonso following a lackluster season.

Transfer: Arsenal, Chelsea stance on signing Marcus Rashford revealed

Former Barcelona star, Gary Lineker, has ignored Arsenal as he names the three best teams in Europe this season.

He commended Gunners for their achievement in reaching the Champions League final, but insisted that PSG’s victory in the penalty shootout represented a ‘triumph for football’.

The Gunners were striving to secure their first Champions League title in Budapest on Saturday night, aiming to complete a remarkable double after winning the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta’s team took an early advantage with a goal from Kai Havertz, but a penalty from Ousmane Dembele in the second half led the Champions League final into extra time and subsequently to penalties.

PSG managed the pressure more effectively during the shootout, as both Eberechi Eze and Gabriel failed to score, resulting in a painful defeat for Arsenal.

There has been considerable discussion regarding Mikel Arteta’s defensive strategies, not only in the final but throughout the season, and Lineker contends that this approach was essential for Arsenal to compete against the back-to-back champions, PSG.

However, Lineker views the result as a ‘favourable outcome for football’ and asserts that PSG was one of three teams that performed at a higher level than Arsenal in Europe this season.

“It was certainly disappointing for Arsenal, but I believe the best team in the tournament has emerged victorious once more,” the former England striker stated on The Rest is Football podcast.

“From a fan’s perspective, without any personal stake in the game, I think Arsenal had to adopt that style of play, as they would not have been able to defeat PSG otherwise. Yet, I also believe that football has triumphed.

“I recognize that there are various styles of play, and there is nothing inherently wrong with a defensive approach. However, football is also about entertainment, and fans desire to witness teams that are positive, creative, and showcase their best players while playing beautiful football.

“In my opinion, this season, those three teams have been PSG, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona.”

UCL: Gary Lineker snubs Arsenal as he names three best teams in Europe

Key figures in Real Madrid’s recruitment team are urging the club to pursue a move for Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice.

They have been impressed with Rice’s performances since he joined the Gunners.

The 27-year-old England international’s leadership, physicality and technical qualities would also make him a good addition to any squad.

Rice was one of the standout players for Arsenal, as they ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League title.

In total, Rice contributed five goals and seven assists in the season that just ended.

It remains to be seen if Arsenal would be willing to sell one of their key players, whom they paid £100m for in 2023.

That transfer made him the joint-most-expensive English player in history.

Transfer: Real Madrid eye move for Declan Rice

Chelsea icon John Terry has conveyed a message of encouragement to Arsenal defender Gabriel following his missed penalty in Saturday’s Champions League final loss.

The Gunners fell short of achieving a historic double after pushing the reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain to the limit, only to succumb in the penalty shootout.

Just a week after celebrating their first Premier League title in 22 years, Mikel Arteta’s team faced a harsh reality in Budapest, with Gabriel, who delivered an outstanding performance to neutralize PSG’s attack, failing to convert the crucial penalty.

Terry could have reveled in Arsenal’s downfall, which ensured Chelsea remains the sole London club to have claimed Europe’s premier trophy, but instead, he extended his sympathies to a player who contributed significantly to bringing his team so close to victory.

The former Chelsea captain is no stranger to the heartbreak of a Champions League final, having missed a chance to secure the title under similar circumstances in 2008.

“Wow, a terrible way to lose,” Terry remarked in a video he posted on social media.

He himself missed the opportunity to clinch the tournament for Chelsea against Manchester United when he notoriously slipped in the rain in Moscow.

He continued, “I completely misjudged my predictions. I thought PSG played poorly, and Arsenal started strong with Havertz’s goal. But credit to Arsenal; they have been exceptional in both the Premier League and Champions League.

“Yet they narrowly miss out, and it’s a dreadful way to lose. I empathize with Gabriel; I’ve experienced it. Believe me, the next few days will be tough, and you will feel even worse.

“However, life goes on, and you will have another chance next season. I wish him the best; it’s a difficult way to lose and to miss that final penalty. As I mentioned, I’ve been there, and it’s an awful feeling.

“I wish him well; he has been outstanding this season, and I hope he recognizes how well he has performed. I wish him success for the upcoming season.”

UCL: ‘You’ll feel even worse’ – John Terry sends message to Arsenal’s Gabriel