🚨 EXCL: Jorge Mendes confirms João Neves and Vitinha will not leave PSG.
“Vitinha and João were 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 an option for anyone. They are 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 for Paris Saint-Germain and they are very, very happy in PSG — they will continue collecting trophies”.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨
#MUFC, as reported for weeks, remain in advanced talks and negotiations for Mateus Fernandes.
Despite the £80m asking price reported by @FabrizioRomano, sources close to the situation indicate this figure was briefed out by #WHU as part of their negotiating strategy. It is common transfer practice for clubs to push higher valuations publicly and create the perception of multiple interested parties.
As reported consistently by myself and @SullyTalkz, Manchester United remain the ONLY club currently engaged in active negotiations with West Ham for the 21-year-old midfielder.
United have made it clear they will not pay more than £60m all-inclusive. Sources close to the player's camp remain confident a deal can be reached, with Fernandes keen on the move and prioritising Manchester United.
Let me also make something clear.
Both myself and @SullyTalkz are Manchester United supporters and correspondents. We are not interested in using Manchester United for clicks, engagement, or sensational headlines. Our objective has always been to provide the fanbase with the most accurate information available from our sources, even when it goes against the popular narrative.
United would never have entered advanced negotiations if West Ham's genuine expectation was £80m.
With financial pressure mounting at West Ham following relegation, increasing pressure on the wage bill, and a need to generate funds, there is a growing belief that a realistic compromise can be reached.
My information remains unchanged:
🔴 Manchester United are the only club negotiating.
🔴 Fernandes wants Manchester United.
🔴 United's valuation is around £60m all-in.
🔴 Negotiations are ongoing.
Ignore the noise. Watch the actions, not the headlines.
#MUFC #ManchesterUnited #WHUFC #Transfers
I have a confession to make. I am now a Temu addict. I see that I am spending about N100k a week on things that I didn’t know I needed. Don’t get me wrong, they are useful, but I didn’t know that I needed them.
An example is this thing that you put in your breast pocket to hold your pocket squares when you wear a suit or kaftan. I never knew it existed but it works a treat because it doesn’t let your pocket square fall into your breast pocket.
I have also bought this multi-port adaptor, which is very useful for a MacBook user to connect USBs, HDMIs and VGA projectors.
They only cost a little at a time but it all adds up. That is apart from all the dubious offers and promos that Temu bombards you with.
I need to control myself sha. When I didn’t have all these things, I didn’t die. 😀
🚨 José Mourinho has approved both Konaté and Dumfries deals for Real Madrid.
The Special One appreciates both and Real Madrid could try one more defensive signing if right opportunity appears on the market.
🎥 https://t.co/2Znubkw6dt
🚨 Manchester United reach agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson. Price for 26yo midfielder €40.5m fixed + €4.5m of potential bonuses. Personal terms in place on 4+1yr deal. Must still do medical & all parties plan to complete early July @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/OgkmPEYVg7
With midfield the clear priority, Manchester United are in advanced talks with Atalanta over Ederson.
Mateus Fernandes is another player of interest, with United having held talks over a potential fee and wages. West Ham United have little choice but to sell the 21-year-old following their relegation from the Premier League.
Alex Scott is also a potential target. The 22-year-old is in talks with Bournemouth over a new contract, with his deal set to run until 2028. As things stand, an extension is seen as unlikely. United have made inquiries as to the cost of a deal.
Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall is among the options being considered at left-back, raising the prospect of a move for a player whose path crossed with Christopher Vivell’s at Chelsea.
📝 @mjcritchley and @lauriewhitwell have all the details in the Transfer DealSheet ⬇️
https://t.co/8YAeaTEJbY
🚨 Florentino Pérez: “The locker room is wonderful. They're the same guys they've always been, and they're all friends”.
“But if one of them steps on another's foot during training and they get angry, we shouldn't blow it out of proportion”.
🚨 BREAKING: Ibrahima Konaté leaves Liverpool as free agent, decision made.
After advanced talks to stay with fresh deal and confirmation from the player in April, Konaté leaves as no final agreement has been found.
Negotiations over, as @TalkSport reports.
🚨 BREAKING: Barcelona reach an agreement in principle with Newcastle to sign Anthony Gordon. £70m plus bonuses.
Barcelona have pencilled in a medical for this week and anticipate the deal is formalised quickly.
Bayern expected to lose out despite also agreeing terms with Gordon.
Liverpool never made a move despite historical interest.
🤝 @alex_crook
🚨 Enzo Maresca has already signed a three year deal as Manchester City new manager.
Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.
Here we go, 100% confirmed. 💙🆕
Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year ✅
United Players' Player of the Year ✅
FWA Footballer of the Year ✅
Premier League Player of the Season ✅
That's our Bruno 🐐
🚨👀 Michael Carrick on what he wants from midfielders for Man United: “You need to have composure, poise and be positive”.
"You need to have the physical strength to deal with the quick transitions in the way we want to play and to create excitement”, told Sky Sports.
🚨🚨| BREAKING: Jorge Jesus has left his role as Al Nassr head coach after winning the Saudi Pro League title.
“I came here to help Cristiano and this club to win, we did an incredible job all together… now for me it’s time to go,” he said.
Fenerbahçe and the Portugal national team after the World Cup are both showing interest.
[@FabrizioRomano]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026.
Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School.
A Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining foundational experience in national admissions and data-driven institutional processes. These insights have shaped his ongoing contributions to examination reform and systems optimisation.
With over 15 years of post-graduation experience, Professor Aina operates at the intersection of technology, policy, and institutional transformation, advising federal and state governments on system design, digital transition, and operational reform. At 39, he became one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors and will now make history as JAMB’s youngest registrar.
He has served as a consultant to major examination bodies, including NECO, NABTEB, and various State Ministries of Education, providing expertise on ICT systems, examination integrity, and digital process optimisation.
Professor Aina is a member of several professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
President Tinubu expects Professor Aina to bring to bear his vast experience, knowledge and practical insight into the operations of the Board, to take the critical educational organisation beyond the laudable heights achieved by his predecessor.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
May 21, 2026
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🗣️ Unai Emery to TNT on what the future holds at Aston Villa. "I am ambitious and, of course, I need support [from] the owners and everyone that works in the club.
"And from the players, and they are following us. We are doing it together. But we must try to set our ambitions, being clear and realistic. Every step forward we are doing makes sense.
"Next year we will play in Champions League and this is the challenge. The Premier League is the most difficult league in the world. To be fighting for top seven, top five, top four, is something very difficult. Hopefully we can be close with teams like City and Arsenal. Congratulations to them [Arsenal] for their title.
"It's a huge challenge we have in Premier League. Why? In the beginning we are not contenders for top seven. There are top seven teams. Top six, and Newcastle is the seventh. And we are trying to get there...
"And getting this trophy we are adding experiences for us. And those experiences for the players are important. Because we can play next year trying as well to be in contention for trophies."