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With the top-flight title race and relegation spots long been confirmed, all eyes were on the race for the European places.

Chelsea secured their Champions League return with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, condemning the home side to UEFA's third tier.

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Newcastle looked as if they'd blown a top-five finish by losing 1-0 at home to Everton, but Aston Villa lost to Manchester United.

Champions League: Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham (Europa League winners).Europa League: Aston Villa and Crystal Palace (FA Cup winners).Conference League: Nottingham Forest.

Premier League Gameweek 38

Sunday, May 25

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18 minutes agoBy Jake Lambourne

Manchester United have held talks with Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, talkSPORT understands.

The Bees winger has enjoyed the most productive season of his career.

Featuring in all of Brentford's 38 Premier League matches, the 25-year-old chipped in with 20 goals and seven assists.

And the Red Devils are keen on securing his services as Ruben Amorim looks to assemble a squad capable of getting back into Europe.

Brentford value Mbeumo, who has one year left on his contract, around the £50million mark.

Admitting the player could depart the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford boss Thomas Frank recently admitted: "I can definitely understand the interest in him.

"There should be interest in him.

Full effort, no hesitation. But this situation has shown me that I need to take better care of myself.

“Poor lifestyle habits, lack of physical activity, and family predispositions, unfortunately, brought me here.  The good news is that I’m expected to make a full recovery, though I’m currently unable to carry out the demanding responsibilities of a sporting director.

“I’ll remain in touch with my colleagues as we’ve always operated as a team.” 

Rosicky spent ten years at the Emirates from 2006-2016 - scoring 28 goals in 247 matches in all competitions.

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Today, 11:38By Jake Lambourne

Jobe Bellingham is set to travel to Germany to hold talks with Eintracht Frankfurt, talkSPORT understands.

The 19-year-old could be on the move this summer following an impressive season where he helped Sunderland gain promotion to the Premier League.

And it is believed that Germany is considered an appealing avenue, given the success his brother Jude achieved at Borussia Dortmund.

While Jobe will speak with Frankfurt, who have secured Champions League football, it is understood that it is purely a fact-finding mission as he in no rush to make a decision over his future.

Bellingham could choose to remain at the Stadium of Light after they ended their eight-year spell out of the top-flight.

However, at this stage, should the teenager depart Sunderland, it is thought that Dortmund would be the favourites to secure his services.

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Today, 11:12By Jake Lambourne

Arsenal are expected to accelerate a move to sign either RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko or Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, talkSPORT understands.

The Gunners had been waiting to see if Newcastle failed to secure Champions League football, where they would have pressed ahead with a move for Alexander Isak.

But with Isak set to remain at St James' Park, Arsenal now have Sesko and Gyokeres in their sights, with a decision needing to be made on who they go after.

It is believed that Sesko has a performance-related clause set at around £67million.

Sesko, who is also on Chelsea and Liverpool's radar, was pitched Arsenal's project last summer and again in January.

As for Gyokeres, he is available for £60m, but may command higher wages and agent fees than Sesko.

Arsenal have competition from Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to secure Gyokeres' services.

Though both the Blues and the Red Devils are also battling each other to snap up Ipswich Town's Liam Delap.

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Today, 10:49By Jake Lambourne

Liam Delap is expected to make a decision on his future this week - with Chelsea hoping Champions League football will be enough to sign him, talkSPORT understands.

The 22-year-old is expected to depart relegated Ipswich this summer, with the striker boasting a £30million release clause.

Delap, who will shortly be departing for the Under-21 European Championship, has spoken to Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton.

United had thought they had done enough to secure his services following a string pitch, in addition to believing that Delap wanted a return to the north west.

But it appears that Chelsea are now leading the race, with boss Enzo Maresca knowing the player during his time as Manchester City's assistant manager.

Commenting on where Delap may end up, talkSPORT's chief football corresponding Alex Crook said on air: "My understanding was that he was leaning towards Manchester United because he wanted to go back and live in the north west.

But we're trying to get clarification."

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Today, 10:23By Jake Lambourne

Bayer Leverkusen have announced Erik ten Hag as their new manager.

The ex-Manchester United boss returns to the dugout - seven months after being axed at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag has penned a three-year deal with the German giants.

Leverkusen had been on the lookout for a new manager after Xabi Alonso stepped down to take charge of Real Madrid.

It had been thought that Ten Hag was closing in on a return to Ajax.

However he decided to embark upon a new adventure in Germany.

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Today, 10:11By Jake Lambourne

Gabby Agbonlahor has labelled referee Thomas Bramall's decision to disallow Morgan Rogers' goal against Manchester United an 'absolute disgrace'.

The Aston Villa star thought he had opened the deadlock at Old Trafford on Sunday after capitalising on goalkeeper Altay Bayindir's soft hands to poke the ball into the empty net.

Despite replays showing Bayindir never had two hands on the ball before Rogers kicked it away, Bramall blew his whistle for a foul before the ball struck the net, meaning VAR couldn't get involved.

Villa ultimately went on to lose the match 2-0, where they ended up missing out on Champions League football on goal difference.

And ex-Villa striker Agbonlahor has now vented his anger on the incident during the Sports Breakfast show.

He said: "I think the decision was an absolute disgrace.

So yeah, if anything is true, let’s see in the summer.”

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Today, 09:25By Jake Lambourne

Florian Wirtz has agreed personal terms with Liverpool as a move to Anfield edges closer, talkSPORT understands.

The Reds are in pole position to sign the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder with Manchester City and Bayern Munich out of the race.

Bayern have accepted defeat in the hunt for the talented Germany international after he told the Bundesliga champions he favours a move to Liverpool.

Meanwhile the Citizens have ended their interest in the midfielder due to the eye-watering costs involved in a transfer.

Instead, City are expected to pursue a move for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.

Reports have claimed on Monday that the Reds have formalised their interest with a first offer in excess of £84million.

Though talkSPORT understands that club-to-club negotiations will take place later today.

Leverkusen are thought to value Wirtz between £110m-£125m.

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Today, 09:06By Jake Lambourne

Al-Hilal haven't given up on hiring Inter boss Simone Inzaghi and consider the Italian their top choice to replace Jorge Jesu, talkSPORT understands.

However, suggestions he has already agreed to join are premature.

Hilal won't know Inzaghi's decision until after the Champions League Final, and are respectful of the fact his focus is currently elsewhere.

Inzaghi has not given any green light yet.

Marco Silva has already turned the role down, and has stated he'll remain at Fulham.

Andoni Iraola was also approached, but is expected to stay at Bournemouth.

Inzaghi has always been a leading contender for Al-Hilal, but they want a manager in time for the Club World Cup, which Inter have also qualified for.

Inter want to keep Inzaghi and have also made this clear to him.

Hilal will also push Bruno Fernandes for a final answer this week as they look for marquee names in time for the tournament in America.

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25th May 2025, 22:33By Jack Cunningham

Tottenham are unlikely to make an announcement on Ange Postecoglou's future before the Europa League winner goes on holiday tomorrow, talkSPORT understands.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is emerging as a strong contender to replace Postecoglou after Marco Silva publicly stated he will remain as Fulham manager next season.

However, chairman Daniel Levy is mulling over whether to proceed with plans to sack Postecoglou after Spurs' Europa League triumph over Manchester United last week.

Before that 1-0 win in Bilbao sources close to Postecoglou were convinced the Australian would definitely be axed. 

Frank has a hefty release clause in his Brentford contract, believed to be in the region of £9m.

The Dane also has a long-standing relationship with Spurs' technical director Johan Lange.

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25th May 2025, 22:10By Jack Cunningham

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is wasting no time in preparing his squad for next season.

The Toon boss has met club chairman Yasir Al-Rumayan this evening to emphasise the need for speed in the transfer market.

The Magpies failed to strengthen their squad in January or last summer, with the only arrivals ones who improve squad depth rather than genuine starters.

But the Toon are expected to be in a good PSR position and the noises from Tyneside suggest it will be a big summer.

However, if it is to be, the moves need to happen quickly.

Speaking after the Toon's 1-0 defeat to Everton, he said: "Speed is key for us & I have reiterated that many times internally.

It’s a selling point for us now, it’s an opportunity to sell that dream to future players that might be considering coming to us"

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25th May 2025, 21:34By Jack Cunningham

Aston Villa have confirmed they've made sent an official letter to the PGMOL over their decision to appoint Thomas Bramall.

Bramall sent Emiliano Martinez off and disallowed Morgan Rogers' goal in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Rogers scored with the game at 0-0, and it would have seen the Villand qualify for the Champions League.

Instead, they will be in the Europa League, which has big financial ramifications.

In a statement, they said: "Aston Villa can confirm the club has written to the PGMOL to raise concerns over the selection process of match officials following today’s game with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

"With such high stakes surrounding today’s fixture, the club believe a more experienced referee should have been appointed.

I've played hundreds of games for the club, but I have never felt so loved and so cared for than today.

"From the bottom of my heart, I hope that the fans and the supporters will be able to recognise the hard work and everything I've done for the team.

"There wasn't a day that I didn't think about the team.

"I have loved every single minute of it."

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25th May 2025, 18:50By Jack Cunningham

It's not just at Anfield where there are emotional goodbyes, as Callum Wilson looks to have played his final game for Newcastle United.

The striker joined the club in the summer of 2020 and his deal expires at the end of the season.

There has been no suggestion that he will be extending after failing to score a Premier League goal this year.

However, he's been a top signing for the Toon, scoring 49 goals in 130 games.

Wilson has been with Newcastle through the relegation battles and also the highs.

But injuries have taken their toll, and he received a sublime send-off from the St James' Park faithful.

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25th May 2025, 18:44By Jack Cunningham

Well, that is it for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

354 appearances, 23 goals, 92 assists, two Premier League titles and one Champions League.

But it's all over.

He is going to join Real Madrid, but before he goes, there is one more parting gift.

And it's clearly all getting a bit much for him.

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25th May 2025, 18:40By Jack Cunningham

Tottenham have finished the season in 17th place in the Premier League.

They have lost 22 games across the campaign, and that ended today with a 4-1 defeat, but equally, they did win a trophy.

Of course, you can't ignore the league form, but football is about winning things, and the Europa League is a top prize.

It means more to fans and players alike, and one man who definitely deserves the success is Heung-min Son.

The captain has been with Spurs for so long and has been a sublime player for them.

He has been revelling in the celebrations since Wednesday, and has ow had his own lap of honour with the trophy.

If anyone deserves that sort of treatment, it is Sonny.

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25th May 2025, 18:27By Jack Cunningham

Over at Anfield, Liverpool finally have their hands on the Premier League trophy!

The Reds have dominated the top-flight this year.

They were crowned champions about a month ago, so they have just been waiting for this moment, and what a moment!

There are also no boos for Trent Alexander-Arnold as he picks up his medal on his last Anfield appearance.

It ensures there is no sour end to his time on Merseyside, and there will be some party now.

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25th May 2025, 18:21By Jack Cunningham

Right, that is the 2024/25 Premier League season done.

It's been Liverpool's year, and they are now going to receive the Premier League trophy.

Below them, no one could match their consistency, but some teams have still had unforgettable seasons.

Newcastle United claimed Champions League football, and the Carabao Cup - ending their 70-year domestic trophy drought.

Crystal Palace won their first-ever trophy with the FA Cup.

Tottenham also ended their trophy drought by claiming the Europa League.

Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal will also be in the Champions League.

Aston Villa are in the Europa League, and Nottingham Forest will also be in Europe with the Europa Conference League.

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25th May 2025, 18:14By Jack Cunningham

Manchester City are in the Champions League.

It was a very comfortable win for the Citizens as they extended their ridiculous run over Fulham.

That is now 18 wins in a row against the Cottagers.

It's a good end to a disappointing season for City, who won nothing major.

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25th May 2025, 18:11By Joe Brophy

Champions League: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle, Tottenham (Europa League)

Europa League: Aston Villa, Crystal Palace (FA Cup)

Conference League: Nottingham Forest

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