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West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen is wanted by Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd - Paper Talk

Wednesday's top stories include: Michael Carrick wants to sign Sporting's Maxi Araujo; Man City maybe the subject of a legal claim from Chelsea if they appoint Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's replacement; Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is fighting to be fit for the Champions League final

Tuesday 19 May 2026 23:40, UK

Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

Premier League

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in England forward Jarrod Bowen, 29, as rival clubs prepare to capitalise on West Ham's financial problems if they are relegated by targeting their best players - The Guardian

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Jarrod Bowen says an inconsistent season has cost West Ham and feels it's 'just not good enough'.

Jamie Carragher has criticised Curtis Jones after the Liverpool midfielder responded to Mohamed Salah's recent social media post - Daily Mirror

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Following the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola remained coy on his future at the club and told Sky Sports that he will talk to the chairman at the end of the season.

Michael Carrick could be given the dream start to his permanent spell at Manchester United if the club finalise the £69m capture of Sporting CP's Maxi Araujo - Daily Express

Manchester City could be the subject of a legal claim from Chelsea if, as expected, they appoint Enzo Maresca as a replacement for Pep Guardiola - The Times

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Jarrod Bowen says an inconsistent season has cost West Ham and feels it's 'just not good enough'.

Champions League final

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is fighting to be fit for the Champions League final and World Cup.

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Spygate

Hull City consider legal action over Southampton 'spygate' chaos - The I

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Mark McAdam reveals the frustration of Southampton officials following their sanction for 'spygate'.

European football

Ruben Amorim is on the cusp of a return to management after being lined up to replace another former Manchester United manager in Jose Mourinho at Benfica - Daily Mirror

Antonio Conte is believed to be on the verge of leaving Napoli - with one eye on taking up the vacant role with the Italian national team, according to reports in his home country - Daily Mail

Scotland

Steve Clarke says a decision will be made on his Scotland future before he jets off to the World Cup - Scottish Sun

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