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Jamie Spencer

Jamie Spencer

Marc Guehi is in demand! Bayern Munich hold talks with Crystal Palace star and aim to beat Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid in race to land defender on free transfer

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi saw a proposed summer transfer to Liverpool fall through at the 11th hour last month. But rather than simply resurrect a deal that would see him switch to Anfield by next summer at the latest, the England international looks set to have a number of other high profile clubs to choose from – including Bayern Munich as they make their own move.

Bayern Munich chief sends out strong warning on Michael Olise's future amid talk of €100m bids from Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has directly addressed ongoing transfer speculation about star winger Michael Olise. It comes after fresh rumours that several of the Premier League's leading clubs are hoping to take him back to England and would potentially offer the Bundesliga champions as much as nine figures for the France international.

'Antonio Conte is a top coach' – Rasmus Hojlund says Napoli boss is 'exactly what I need' after making switch from Man Utd

Rasmus Hojlund has lauded the impact Antonio Conte is having on him now that he is playing for Napoli. The Dane has a new lease of life back in Italy, having previously played in Serie A for Atalanta, and netted in his team's 2-1 win over Genoa at the weekend. Ex-Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay has been a similar beneficiary of the much-travelled coach.

Arsenal warned Barcelona will 'come knocking' for Mikel Arteta with Gunners boss backed to add more trophies to the Emirates cabinet

Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Mikel Arteta's record of achievement since being appointed by Arsenal in 2019 will give him his pick of jobs whenever he decides the time is right to leave the Emirates Stadium. One of those could be at Barcelona in the future, where Arteta made key strides in his formative years as a footballer.

VIDEO: Fara Williams breaks down in tears on live TV during emotional tribute to Matt Beard who 'will be missed'

Fara Williams spoke about Matt Beard from the heart during BBC Sport's WSL coverage of Manchester United vs Arsenal, after his sudden passing at the age of 47 rocked the women's football world. The Lionessses legend turned pundit knew the former Liverpool manager better than most after playing a central role in his greatest career triumphs.