Morgan Rogers has completed a £117m transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea, signing a seven-year deal to become the club's record signing. The 23-year-old England international chose Chelsea over Arsenal, citing new manager Xabi Alonso as a key factor.
Liverpool's record signing Denise O'Sullivan is reportedly set to depart the club this summer, only six months after her January transfer. A return to the NWSL, with Gotham FC as favorites, is considered most likely for the Republic of Ireland international.
Sandro Tonali has moved from Newcastle to Tottenham for an initial £92.5m, a club record for Spurs. The Italian midfielder cited Roberto De Zerbi's "magic" sales pitch and a desire to relocate to London as key factors in his decision.
West Ham's tactical errors led to a 2-0 deficit against Newcastle, jeopardizing their Premier League status. Goals from Woltemade and Osula sealed the win for Newcastle, while West Ham's late efforts proved insufficient.
Mohamed Salah's injury at Anfield on Saturday raised fears it could be his final appearance for Liverpool, but manager Arne Slot confirmed on Friday the Egyptian is expected to return before season's end. With Salah missing this weekend's trip to Old Trafford where he has 13 goals in 16 Premier League games, the focus turns to £241m summer signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Both scored against Crystal Palace last Saturday but face a crucial fortnight against United, Chelsea and Aston Villa. Slot insisted he is "100% sure" Wirtz will deliver in bigger games, while Isak's confidence should improve after his first Premier League goal at Anfield.
Jorgen Strand Larsen's 84th-minute goal gave Crystal Palace a 3-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in Krakow, putting the Eagles on the brink of their first major European final. The Norwegian striker, Palace's record signing at £48m, scored his fourth goal for the club in a match where Ismaila Sarr's 21-second goal set a Conference League record. Oliver Glasner's side take a two-goal lead into the second leg at Selhurst Park on 7 May.
