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The back page of the Daily Star on Sunday The back page of the Sunday Express The Sunday Telegraph sports section 1 of 3 Martin Zubimendi verbally agrees to join Arsenal from Real Sociedad, Erik ten Hag and Cesc Fabregas in frame to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen and Cristiano Ronaldo future at Al-Nassr in doubt. Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has verbally agreed to join Arsenal and the Spain international intends to join the Gunners when his release clause of 60m euros (£50. 75m) is activated. (Talksport), external However, reports in Spain suggest Xabi Alonso has included Zubimendi on a list of transfer targets for when, as expected, the Bayer Leverkusen manager replaces Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss. (AS), external Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal are planning a third meeting with the representatives of Portugal international Bruno Fernandes as they try to convince the 30-year-old to join them, despite Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim saying he wants the midfielder to stay at Old Trafford. (Mirror), external Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and Como boss Cesc Fabregas are the contenders to take over from Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. (Kicker - in German), external Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on a deal to bring in a new striker, narrowing down his search to Sporting's Sweden star Viktor Gyokeres, 26, and RB Leipzig's Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko, 21. (TBR Football), external Belgium forward Leandro Trossard is also in talks with Arsenal about a new deal, amid the 30-year-old attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs. (Mail), external Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is in doubt, with a two-year contract extension for the 40-year-old being put on hold. (Marca), external Manchester United favour a move for Bournemouth's Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, over a potential deal for Brentford's Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25. They are also looking to sign Wolves' Brazil striker Matheus Cunha, 25, and Ipswich Town's 22-year-old English frontman Liam Delap. (Sky Sports, via Teamtalk), external Germany winger Leroy Sane is not satisfied with the new deal offered by Bayern Munich and could leave on a free transfer in the summer, with the 29-year-old linked to Arsenal, Chelsea or La Liga. (Sky Sport Germany), external Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, 29, has been linked with Bayern Munich and Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer and the Germany international says he will make a decision soon about his future. (Sport Bild - in German), external Marseille are considering 25-year-old Arsenal and Poland centre-back Jakub Kiwior as one of the summer options to strengthen their defence. (Foot Mercato - in French), external Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get the latest from your club Kane scores in comfortable win for champions Bayern 'Sorry if we got your hopes up' - Saints avoid unwanted record Sinner enjoys ‘amazing feeling’ in comeback win Watch the new series of Race Across the World now The ultimate crash course in interior design is back Detectives recount cases which shaped their careers The hilarious mind of a dry-witted, grief-riddled woman 'My body shut down - it was a life or death situation' 'The pretender replacing a legend - a new era dawns at Real Madrid' Match of the Day - your questions answered We're disappointed Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool - Slot. Video We're disappointed Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool - Slot 12 from Leinster, two from Wales - the Lions squad in numbers The Giro d'Italia's race for pink is anyone's guess Isak? Sesko? Gyokeres? Inside Arsenal's summer plans Five talking points from Lions squad announcement PSG beat Arsenal in Paris to reach Champions League final. Video PSG beat Arsenal in Paris to reach Champions League final 'Clock ticking on Arteta to prove he can be a winner' Where does Inter v Barca rank among best-ever semi-finals? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi? 'Two concussions in a month was scary and it's why I'm retiring' Is the risk that Mercedes took with Antonelli paying off? Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.