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Arsenal target move for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi after Cherries star helped seal Premier League title win - Paper Talk

Thursday's top stories include: Mikel Arteta set to become one of the Premier League's highest-paid managers with bumper new deal; Enzo Maresca has already begun work behind the scenes at Manchester City; Hansi Flick wants Marcus Rashford to stay

Wednesday 20 May 2026 22:35, UK

Paper Talk

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

Arsenal

Bournemouth star Eli Kroupi Junior is emerging as a transfer target for Arsenal after his goal helped the Gunners pip Manchester City to the Premier League. - Metro

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We pick out the top ten moments that defined Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years.

Arsenal are set to reward Mikel Arteta with a lucrative contract for ending the club's 22-year Premier League title drought, which would place him among the world's best-paid managers. - The Sun

Alongside a bumper new deal, Mikel Arteta is set to be handed a substantial transfer war chest this summer. - Express

Arsenal remain interested in PSG's Bradley Barcola, with Liverpool reportedly cooling interest following the emergence of Rio Ngumoha. - L'Equipe

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Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze were all spotted outside the Emirates Stadium in the early hours of the morning celebrating Arsenal's title win.

Premier League

Enzo Maresca has already begun preparations for next season at Manchester City behind the scenes, working closely with Director of Football Hugo Viana. - The Athletic

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Man City boss Pep Guardiola has remained coy on his future at the club

Insiders at Manchester City believe that a deal to sign Elliot Anderson is well advanced and Pep Guardiola's exit will not impact the transfer. - The I Paper

Manchester United could look to capitalise on Southampton's 'Spygate' scandal by launching a bid for Shea Charles - Express

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European football

Hansi Flick has told Marcus Rashford that he wants him to stay at Barcelona; it's up to the Catalan club to decide how they proceed on a deal with Manchester United. - COPE

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World Cup

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been narrowly backed to earn a place in the England squad for this summer's World Cup - Express

MLS

Inter Miami are closing in on a deal to sign Casemiro on a free transfer. - talkSPORT

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