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West Ham talks continue over Nuno future

Latest from Your Site News' Chris Reidy:

More meetings are scheduled to take place at West Ham today. 

They are 'end-of-season discussions' which will continue to review Nuno Esprito Santo's performance as head coach.

Palhinha wants to stay at Tottenham

Joao Palhinha has reiterated his desire to stay at Tottenham.

Palhinha was Spurs hero in their final-day relegation decider at home to Everton on Sunday with his 43rd-minute effort enough to secure a 1-0 win and clinch Premier League survival.

The all-action midfielder also struck the only goal in a vital victory at Wolves last month and Palhinha confessed he would love Tottenham to turn his loan from Bayern Munich into a permanent move.

Palhinha said: I always shared my thoughts. Since the first day I arrived, I feel at home. From the supporters, the crowd. Top club.

Who doesnt want to play for Tottenham and stay here? I have everything here, but this is like a marriage.

What I can say to you is I would really like to be here and I enjoy it a lot this season with this club even being a tough season.

Roberto De Zerbis arrival at the end of March proved crucial for Tottenham and Palhinha, who quickly established himself as a key figure under the Italian with telling contributions against Wolves, Aston Villa and lastly Everton.

De Zerbi again insisted he would 100 per cent want to keep Palhinha at the club on Sunday and Tottenhams option to buy the 31-year-old is 30 million euros (25.8m), Press Association understands.

I think the next season will hopefully be really different and I truly believe (it will), Palhinha insisted.

I think this season will help Tottenham for the future. Analyse the season, what we did wrong, what we did well and I think its a big improvement and a big relief after the season.

Baltimore pens Chelsea extension

Sandy Baltimore has signed a contract extension at Chelsea until the summer of 2030.

The 26-year-old joined the club in 2024 from PSG, and marked her 50th Blues appearance in February. 

She also has 50 caps for France and has scored 11 goals.

Upon signing her new deal, Baltimore said: "Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs. 

"We have a top quality team, and I want to compete with the best players in the world every day, that's why I chose to stay here. I want to keep improving and try to win every trophy possible."

The five PL clubs changing manager...and the others that could follow

Chelsea and Manchester United have already made big decisions over who will be in the dugout for them moving forward. Pep Guardiola has decided to leave Manchester City while there have been doubts around Liverpool boss Arne Slot this past season.

And that is not even the half of it. It is not often the Premier League approaches a summer with so much potential managerial change afoot. 

Here, Your Site analyses the situations of 13 clubs where there has been uncertainty around their head coach position...

Papers: Man Utd's Fernandes has 57m release clause in contract

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

Juventus rivalling Spurs for Liverpool's Robertson

Juventus have made a move for Andy Robertson in an attempt to rival Tottenham's interest, according to Sky in Italy.

The Italian club have registered their interest in signing the soon-to-be free agent, whose Liverpool deal expires on June 30.

Your Site News has already reported that Spurs are ready to sign Robertson now they have stayed up, having targeted him for a fee in January. 

Sky in Italy also report that Tottenham remain in pole position for Robertson, however. 

Your Site News has also reported that Juventus want to sign another Liverpool player - the goalkeeper Alisson - but he looks set to remain at Anfield as things stand.

Kroenke: Arsenal have begun transfer talks

Arsenal co-owner Josh Kroenke revealed the club have begun talks about how they retain their Premier League trophy in the transfer market.

The Gunners lifted the Premier League title on Sunday after sealing it last week, with Kroenke and his father Stan presenting the trophy to the players at Crystal Palace.

And when asked about the summer window, Kroenke told NBC:  "The business never stops. And so, right now there are other teams that are already trying to strengthen to come at us for next season. So we need to be aware of that. 

"Weve already had a few conversations about different areas that we think we can improve both on and off the pitch. We are looking forward to getting that going this summer. "

Benfica make Fulham's Silva top target

Latest from Your Site News' Vik Varange, Lyall Thomas, James Cole and Gary Cotterill:

Benficas top target for a new head coach is understood to be Marco Silva. 

Nothing has been decided or agreed yet - but the Portuguese club really want him. 

They are poised for talks if he decides to leave Fulham, and once Jose Mourinho's move to Real Madrid is ratified.

Mourinho is ready to be appointed at the Bernabeu but the spectre of a presidential election at the club may delay the move.

Meanwhile, Silva is expected to hold discussions with Fulham about his future this week, with his contract expiring next month. 

On Sunday, Silva did not rule out staying but said he had not yet decided, and discussions would need to take place. 

Fulham have offered him a new lucrative contract to stay at the helm which has been on the table for some time.

Silva steered them to an 11th-place finish following a final day win over Newcastle.

Your Site News reported last week that they would target either Silva or Ruben Amorim to replace Mourinho. 

Alisson set to stay at Liverpool

Your Site News' Vinny O'Connor:

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who is subject of interest from Juventus, is expected to remain a Liverpool player next season.

Your Site News revealed earlier this month that Juventus are looking to make the Brazil international their top summer transfer target.

Ibrahima Konate's future is still to be sorted out. He is yet to sign a new contract. An extension was said to be close a few weeks ago but nothing has emerged since then.

Remember that Jeremy Jacquet will become a Liverpool player this summer from Rennes - just before he turns 21 - in a 60m deal. He is the second-most expensive defender to join Liverpool.

But Jacquet himself has missed the back end of the season with a shoulder injury. Liverpool also have Geovanni Leoni to come back from his ACL injury.

Virgil van Dijk is still at Liverpool, as is Joe Gomez - who has just a year left on his contract. So there could be movement in that centre-back role.

Cover at left back may be needed with Andy Robertson saying his goodbyes - although they also have Kostas Tsimikas returning from his loan spell.

Slot set to get new coaching staff member

Your Site News' Vinny O'Connor:

Arne Slot will be able to bring in another trusted member of staff this summer, with Etienne Reijnen expected to join his backroom team.

It is another boost for the Dutchman, who is expected to remain at Liverpool this summer.

Reijnen was Slot's assistant at Feyenoord. Slot wanted to bring his fellow Dutchman with him to Liverpool in 2024 but the club could not get a work permit.

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