David Ornstein

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Marcos Senesi as free agent this summer subject to retaining PL status. Nothing finalised so still open + interest in 28yo #AFCB centre-back from elsewhere but #THFC leading contender at present @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/69286…

"He's coaching his way into very strong contention. "He hasn't managed a Manchester United/Premier League transfer market — that's something they'll have to consider." @David_Ornstein discusses Michael Carrick's chances of being given the Manchester United job on a permanent basis. 🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

🚨 Live Q&A starting shortly - if you’re a subscriber to @TheAthleticFC head over to the page in the link below and submit your questions in the comments section. I’ll be there from 3pm UK for about an hour to answer as many of them possible. Get involved👇nytimes.com/athletic/71984…

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth when contract ends this summer. #AFCB did everything to keep head coach but 43yo chose to go + successor process under way - Kieran McKenna high among options. W/ @MarioCortegana @Dan_Sheldon_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/60910…

🚨 Newcastle United owners continue to support Eddie Howe, with all parties intending to evaluate manager situation in summer. Review + any contingency work seen by those involved as normal - no serious talks yet over #NUFC head coach change @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71923…

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in pole position to sign Andy Robertson this summer, subject to retaining PL status. 32yo fully focused on #LFC so nothing finalised & also interest from Europe but #THFC lead contender to seal deal if relegation avoided @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71859…

🚨 Southampton will need special dispensation to wear shirt marking 50th anniversary of 1976 FA Cup win in this year’s SF. After QF clubs must use kit registered at start of season but FA open to giving #SaintsFC permission depending on draw @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71732…

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur part company with Igor Tudor by mutual consent. 47yo & staff exit immediately after 44 days at helm - winning 1 point in 5 PL games to leave #THFC 17th + eliminated from #UCL. Croatian also grieving recent loss of father @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/70833…

🚨 EXCL: Man Utd close to agreement with Kobbie Mainoo + Harry Maguire over new contracts. Proposed deal would keep 20yo midfielder at #MUFC until 2031 on improved terms. 33yo defender offered 1+1yr deal. Work still needed but talks advanced @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71342…

🚨 England name Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Jason Steele in Thomas Tuchel squad for upcoming fixtures against Uruguay + Japan. Group enlarged to ~35 members in final camp before World Cup selection @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/live-…

🚨 Dominic Calvert-Lewin to be named in enlarged England squad for friendlies against Uruguay + Japan. 29yo Leeds United striker back in form with 10 goals in 27 PL games this season. Everton midfielder James Garner another included by #ENG @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/live-…

🚨 Kobbie Mainoo returns to England squad ahead of Uruguay & Japan friendlies. Lewis Hall rewarded for superb form with call-up + chance to become 1st choice left-back. Harry Maguire also back in group. Adam Wharton among those to keep place @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71334…

Chelsea have been handed a suspended one-year ban from signing first-team players and given a £10m ($13.7m; €11.6m) fine from the Premier League relating to alleged breaches of financial rules during Roman Abramovich’s time as owner. Full story from @David_Ornstein and @liam_twomey ⬇️ nytimes.com/athletic/70812…

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur actively working on candidates to replace Igor Tudor if decision taken to make another head coach change after Liverpool trip. Unclear whether would be interim again or longer-term appointment but #THFC exploring options @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71164…

🚨 EXCL: Reece James commits future to Chelsea by signing new 6yr contract. 26yo’s previous deal 2028; fresh agreement runs until June 2032. Deal aligns England right-back with #CFC incentivised wage structure. W/ @SJohnsonSport @reallycerys @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71118…

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur players face wage cuts if relegated from PL. Most contracts include clauses to lower salary (vast majority by ~50%) in event of going down. Provision placed in all deals under Levy so #THFC have some financial protection @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/70805…