The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday: Michael Carricka and Manchester United are closely monitoring the progress of moving Kroupi and Senesi to the Red Devils.
Premier League
Man Utd are monitoring Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, ahead of the summer transfer window and Marcos Senesi, who is poised to leave the Cherries on a free transfer
Manchester United will face a tough task in trying to tempt Andoni Iraola to become their next long-term manager this summer
Crystal Palace hope to lure Iraola after the Spanish manager quit Bournemouth
Meanwhile, the Cherries want Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna to replace Iraola when he stands down at the end of the season.
Bournemouth are also considering Rayo Vallecano boss Inigo Perez and Coventry City manager Frank Lampar, as well as McKenna as they plan for life after Iraola.
German manager Marco Rose, whose last job was at RB Leipzig, is thought to be the leading contender to replace Iraola at Bournemouth.
Man Utd boss Michael Carrick is set to be well short of centre-backs as he takes his side to Chelsea this Saturday.
Jadon Sancho will have to accept a significant drop in wages if he wants to rejoin Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Bayern Munich have been monitoring Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, with a view to a potential summer move.
Aston Villa are the latest Premier League club to show an interest in England goalkeeper James Trafford.
Newcastle have confirmed the signing of highly-regarded Ecuadorian teenager Johan Martinez from Independiente del Valle. The 16-year-old will officially join the Magpies following his 18th birthday and will continue with Independiente del Valle in the meantime until the summer of 2027.
Scotland
Robbie Keane has insisted his focus remains on the title fight with Ferencvaros - despite throwing open the door to Celtic last week.
World football
Xavi lined up as replacement as Javier Mascherano leaves Inter Miami.
New Jersey's NJ Transit is currently planning to charge more than $100 for return rail tickets from New York's Pennsylvania Station to MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup games.
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker is leaving his role with immediate effect, less than two months before the 2026 World Cup, the federation announced Tuesday.