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Barcelona are optimistic of signing Messi and Gundogan (Relevo)

According to Relevo, Barcelona are hoping to bring back Lionel Messi and sign free agent Ilkay Gundogan in the summer in a bid to boost their squad. The Blaugranas are growing increasingly confident of getting both the deals over the line.

Hutter tipped to replace Hodgson at Palace

Crystal Palace might appoint Austrian manager Adi Hutter to replace interim manager Roy Hodgson, according to reports via CaughtOffside.

Hutter has previously managed clubs like Red Bull Salzburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Young Boys and is a free agent since June 2022.

Arsenal send scouts to watch Zubimendi and Le Normand

Arsenal sent scouts to monitor Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi and Robin Le Normand, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Although no final decision has been taken on any of the players, it is believed that Le Normand has a release clause in his contract worth €50m and the La Liga outfit would demand the same.

Chelsea stars reconsidering future disillusioned over Boehly's running of the club

Several Chelsea players are unsure about their future at Stamford Bridge as the club is set to swing the axe to cut down a bloated squad along with pay cuts to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations amid the absence of Champions League football next season, according to Daily Mail.

Chelsea are currently in the 11th spot with 39 points, 17 points adrift of fourth-placed Newcastle United with seven games in hand.