Prison FC keen to buy Kyle Walker

Good Morning,

Bayern Munich and Milan both advance into the Champions League quarters, CBS is expanding is coverage of the beautiful game, MLS pushing for concussions subs, and Kyle Walker has entered talks with Prison FC.

Let’s get on with it.

Table Tops

Fixtures We’re Watching

• Sporting CP v Arsenal

• Man United v Real Betis

• Juventus v Freiburg

• Sevilla v Fenerbahçe

• Al Ittihad v Al Nassr

Full schedule + where to watch

Starting Lineup

• CBS announces 24/7 soccer channel, CBS Sports Golazo Network (WST)

• Real Madrid ‘considering move’ for Mikel Arteta despite Barcelona connection (TS)

• MLS pushes for temporary concussion substitutes (ESPN)

• Women's World Cup posters unveiled with stunning artwork for each host city (ESPN)

• 'Tata' sounds alarm on issues in Mexican game (ESPN)

• Liverpool owners demand strict rules to level playing field (CO)

• 'Absolutely false' - LaLiga hits back after report about possible financial collapse (FM)

• Exclusive: French football expert on how Arsenal and other PL clubs can link up with Ligue 1 (CO)

• Manuel Pellegrini compares La Liga and Premier League (FE)

• Conte contacted by Inter as Tottenham exit nears (FI)

Transfer Rumors

• Arsenal legend Wojciech Szczesny ‘rejects Tottenham transfer approach with Juventus star refusing to join bitter rivals’ (SUN)

• Newcastle eyeing up a move for 26-year-old Serie A ace, Dumfries (CO)

• Gavi could leave Barcelona for free this summer as La Liga registration appeal confirmed (FE)

• Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior reach impasse over new contract (FE)

• Moise Kean: Everton forward joins Juventus on permanent deal (BBC)

• Report: Bayern Munich feeling good on Lucas Hernández, Alphonso Davies contract extensions (BFW)

• Diogo Dalot closer to new Manchester United contract with Real Madrid and Barcelona interested (TS)

• PSV reach verbal agreement to extend Patrick van Aanholt’s contract (DS)

• Xabi Alonso set to help Liverpool sign the next Fernando Torres at the expense of Real Madrid (CO)

• 'I've heard' - Simon Phillips claims 'powerhouse' doesn't want to be at Chelsea next season (TT)

Data Based

• 10 impressive stats from Chelsea’s superb turnaround against Dortmund (PF)

• The players with the most goals & assists for club & country in 2022-23 (365)

Offsides

• Police investigating allegation Walker exposed himself in a bar (SKY)

• A potted history of footballers getting their c*cks out: Walker, Scholes, Van Gaal… (PF)

• Fan who assaulted Sevilla goalkeeper during PSV Europa League clash handed two-month jail sentence (TA)

On The Ball

• Matchday and Lionel Messi's Firm Raise Money to Invest in New Football Video Games (BR)

• Hearts handed highest UEFA status as Tynecastle door opens for hosting glamour matches (DR)

• Milan inspired by the revenue and underlying numbers behind the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (FI)

Fantasyland

• Who has the best FPL fixtures until Gameweek 31?

Throw Ins

• Ribery inspired to become a coach by Ancelotti at Bayern Munich (FI)

• Daryl Dike scores winner to continue strong goalscoring form (SBI)

• Club Brugge sack Scott Parker after Champions League thrashing (TG)

Meme Brace

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