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Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Yan Diomande talks, Eduardo Camavinga deal and £60m move backed

Good morning! Welcome to the Liverpool ECHO live transfer news blog. The football world's attention is widely fixed on World Cup 2026 as the tournament's knockout stages get underway. However, there are plenty of developments taking shape at Anfield following a fast start to this summer's business. Andoni Iraola's side acted quickly to secure the signing of £34.5million man Victor Munoz as the first official signing under the Spaniard. That's in addition to Jeremy Jacquet, who is poised to officially get started as a Liverpool player. This week will also officially mark the end of Mohamed Salah's nine-year tenure on Merseyside as his contract expires. There are, however, developments on new arrivals amid talks concerning Yan Diomande and Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga. Follow along for regular updates on all the latest news around Anfield and the biggest transfer headlines today.

2026-06-29

Man Utd transfer already in danger as arch-rivals look to block Real Madrid swap

Manchester United could receive an Aurelien Tchouameni transfer lift thanks to Real Madrid's pursuit of Manchester City star Rodri. At least one midfield acquisition is anticipated at Old Trafford this summer with Tchouameni the most recent prominent name to emerge. According to The Telegraph, the Frenchman is viewed as an interesting option given how he might become obtainable this summer. That is because Real president Florentino Perez is a huge admirer of Rodri with the midfielder also matching the type of acquisition he favours as the captain of Spain and Madrid-born. Despite representing Atletico Madrid, the 29-year-old stoked speculation of a potential switch to Los Blancos after declaring that "you can't turn down the best clubs in the world ". Rodri has just over one year remaining on his existing deal with City having already presented him an extension as they are reluctant to lose him. Nothing has been finalised as of yet though, which has provided Real with additional motivation to chase his signature. And United could gain significantly from any arrangement as it might pave the way for a Tchouameni departure. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page It has also been noted, however, that Real are more open to entertaining offers for Eduardo Camavinga, another midfielder who has been linked with a move to United. He has found himself in a reduced role over recent months, yet is not actively seeking an exit despite Real's position. Any pursuit of either Tchouameni or Camavinga would likely command a hefty price tag, which could prompt United to cast their net elsewhere, as they look set to bring in two midfielders ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. This is largely due to Casemiro's impending departure at the end of the current season, with Kobbie Mainoo's absence in the defeat to Leeds United earlier this month laying bare the lack of options in that area of the pitch. The England international returned to the starting line-up for the victory at Chelsea , delivering an impressive performance to help United close to within six points of securing Champions League qualification. Michael Carrick's side stretched their advantage over Chelsea to double figures last Saturday, though points picked up by Bournemouth , Brighton and Brentford allowed the chasing pack to narrow the gap United do retain some breathing space, however, and can further ease any anxieties with victory over the latter next Monday. A return to European football's premier club competition will almost certainly give United a boost in the forthcoming transfer window, with other midfield targets such as Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba previously valued by their respective clubs at around the £100million mark. Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are further names that fall into that bracket, with a disappointing season under Eddie Howe potentially paving the way for high-profile departures to be sanctioned. When it comes to more affordable alternatives for United, Wolves ' Joao Gomes and Matheus Fernandes could emerge as viable options, particularly if the latter is relegated with West Ham United. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're cur ious, you can read our Privacy Notice .

2026-04-21

Champions League review: cunning Kane, PSG click into form and a bloodied pundit

Going through Bayern Munich’s thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, which gave them a 6-4 victory on aggregate and set up a semi-final meeting with PSG, was a stone-cold classic. If either of the semis is as good as Real and Bayern’s quarter-final, this season will have been blessed. Arda Güler showed off his brilliance on Wednesday, first with his presence of mind after Manuel Neuer’s mistake led to the opening goal and again from a free-kick in the 29th minute. Güler’s goals gave Madrid hope, but Harry Kane made another difficult finish look routine before Luis Díaz and Michael Olise’s late goals settled the tie. Bayern’s wing wizards were crucial in defeating the 15-time champions. This game had it all. That includes controversy, with a post-match scuffle set off by Madrid players enraged by Eduardo Camavinga’s dismissal for two quickfire yellow cards. Neuer, the hero of the first leg, had his blushes saved by his Bayern teammates, though one save from Kylian Mbappé was him at his best, combining reflexes with brute strength. Fine margins decided a battle of the giants. Ousmane Dembélé has not quite hit the heights of last season but may be finding form at the right time. PSG’s leading man reflects a team finally where they wanted to be for so long: they are European champions and have a Ballon D’Or winner at his peak. If Liverpool gave their all at Anfield, it was not nearly good enough; Luis Enrique’s team eventually picked off Arne Slot’s on Tuesday thanks to two late Dembélé goals. Then again, the damage had been done in Paris in the first leg, and much of that damage was to Slot’s credibility as Liverpool manager. There has been ill fortune – Hugo Ekitike’s snapped achilles was the latest blow – though much of Liverpool’s fanbase have made their minds up. “The failure is big,” said Ryan Gravenberch, unhelpfully for his manager. PSG are making manful efforts to keep hold of Enrique, the manager who achieved the club’s dreams. He fully enjoyed his latest return to Anfield, having once stood on the Kop after being passed tickets by Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League winner Luis García. A summer of change in the elite coaching ranks fast approaches, with vacancies likely at Real Madrid and a host of Premier League clubs. Diego Simeone, linked with Inter in recent months, is likely to confirm he will stay at Atlético Madrid. “There will be Simeone for a while,” declared AS, the Spanish newspaper, last month. One reason for “Cholo” staying is Inter not being able to afford him, though another is the revival of Atléti, who completed the job on Barcelona. Tuesday’s game was another advert for La Liga, but not for the discipline or defending of Barcelona. They had gotten themselves level, with Lamine Yamal skillfully defying physics , only for Eric García to be sent off for a last-man foul on Alexander Sørloth. By then, Ademola Lookman’s goal already had Atléti back in the lead. This is the fourth semi-final for Simeone, three of which have come at Barcelona’s expense. “We’ve faced Messi’s Barça, Lamine Yamal’s Barça, and we’ve done it,” Simeone said. “The players have changed, we’ve started again so many times, and once again we’re among the four best teams in Europe.” Inter may one day tempt him, as may the Argentina job but Simeone’s maverick leadership continues with Atléti for the foreseeable future. Player of the week This is another difficult choice considering the quality of the games this week, but perhaps Harry Kane deserves more of a mention. Beyond that well-taken goal, his 50th of the season, he put in another display of supreme footballing intelligence, as a combination of playmaker and finisher. English football misses him, but his time in Germany has made him a yet better player. They said it “I’m on fire. That’s it, nothing else. I’m dreaming so much, I’ve done so much to be in this position because I know how this club was. I just see beauty, opportunity and I want to get it done for all the people who have been on this journey with us and because they deserve it, they’ve been unbelievable.” – Mikel Arteta talks self-immolation before Arsenal’s goalless draw with Sporting and a 1-0 aggregate win that delivered no spark whatsoever. The pundit’s chair “Barcelona will never win the Champions League with this team. With this defence and a striker like Ferran Torres, with all due respect … If you think about it, the same things have been happening with [Hansi] Flick for two years: the high line gets caught in the back, he doesn’t know how to correct. It’s right to stay high if you’re pressing, but if you don’t manage it, it’s too risky.” – Zvonimir Boban, a 1994 Champions League winner with Milan, didn’t hold back on Barça’s latest departure from a competition they last won in 2015. Boban’s ire was nothing on Paolo di Canio who, following Sky Italia’s broadcast of Bayern v Madrid, was asked when Italian football will reach such levels. After Di Canio butted the table, his fellow pundit Fabio Capello came to the rescue with a handkerchief to mop up the blood. Looking ahead Another blockbuster will surely follow when PSG travel to Bayern in the first leg of their semi-final, a meeting of champions against most obvious challengers. Bayern have taken the last three meetings between the teams in this competition, though PSG won their meeting at last summer’s Club World Cup. Vincent Kompany is banned from Bayern’s bench after protesting against Madrid’s third goal. “Since the beginning of the season we have dreamed of big things,” Kompany said after Wednesday’s game. A second successive semi-final for Arsenal, and a familiar opponent in Simeone’s Atléti. Few are expecting the aesthetics that are likely to be on display between Bayern and PSG. It may be left to Atlético to supply the pyrotechnics, with Arsenal so stodgy in recent weeks. When they visit the Metropolitano, the Gunners’ Premier League destiny will probably be in the balance. Arsenal’s 4-0 destruction of Atleti in October feels like a long time ago. The two have met in a previous European semi-final. In 2018, Simeone’s team prevailed 2-1 on aggregate in the Europa League, Antoine Griezmann scoring at the Emirates. That proved to be Arsène Wenger’s last stand: his departure had been announced ahead of the first leg.

2026-04-16

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid ends in chaos as star sent off after final whistle

Real Madrid star Arda Guler was sent off seconds after the Spanish side slipped to a dramatic Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich . The La Liga giants produced an all-time European classic alongside their German opposition, with the home side sealing a 4-3 victory, which saw them win 6-4 on aggregate. But the final scoreline was just the start of the drama. Turkish playmaker, Guler, who scored twice during the game, was shown a red card by the referee after the game ended. The 21-year-old was dismissed just moments after a host of Real players - including England's Jude Bellingham - had surrounded the referee to protest against the decision to send French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga off. Guler was among those strongly remonstrating with the officials. Camavinga was sent off late in the game, having picked up a second booking for walking off with the ball. His first caution came after a cynical foul on Jamal Musiala. Protests reportedly continued in the tunnel after the game. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page Real boss Alvaro Arbeloa hit out at the decision to send Camavinga off. Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “It’s unbelievable that you send a player off for this action, I can't believe that. It’s not possible in a play like that, in a match like that, that you're sent off for this. We feel really upset and angry and disappointed. All of this is really unfair.” Bayern took full advantage of his dismissal, with both Luis Diaz and Michael Olise netting late goals to see Bayern progress to the semi-finals, where they will take on reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. Before his red, the evening had actually started positively for Guler after he gave Real the lead within the opening minute by taking advantage of a woeful error from Manuel Neuer. Aleksandar Pavlovic drew Bayern level just four minutes later, with Guler, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe exchanging further strikes before half time. Diaz and Olise netted eye-catching goals late on to seal victory for Vincent Kompany's side. In the other semi-final, Arsenal are set to take on Atletico Madrid. The Gunners squeezed past Sporting Lisbon - their slender win in Portugal proving to be enough to progess. Atleti beat Spanish rivals Barcelona to book their spot in the last four. The first legs of the semi finals will take place across 28 and 29 April, with the return legs scheduled for May 5 and May 6. The final of this season's Champions League is due to take place on 30 May at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

2026-04-15

Díaz and Olise late show sends Bayern into semi-finals after Real Madrid classic

When the dust kicked up by an utterly scintillating two-legged struggle had settled, Bayern Munich could bathe in the glow of a win for the ages and linger dreamily on the prospect of a semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. It is the tie most neutrals wanted but the bar for entertainment has been raised sky high now. Real Madrid should curse themselves, and one of their number in particular, for letting things career out of their control at the death; the sadness for those with no skin in the game came from being deprived an additional half-hour of the near ceaseless thrills both teams were serving up here. Not that there was anything to scorn about the goals that meant Bayern, behind three times on the night and seemingly heading for extra time, finally shrugged off a flawed but occasionally brilliant Real challenge. Luis Díaz had been struggling to match his industry with a finish but, given space to have a crack by Jamal Musiala’s whip-smart backheel, took aim from 20 yards. His shot snicked off Éder Militão and ripped into the far corner, Michael Olise then weaving inside and wafting in a sublime clincher just before the close. It was the most fitting way for these 180 minutes to sign off but that did not prevent Real from seething. The end product of their rage was a red card for Arda Guler, who had been substituted earlier but confronted the referee Slavko Vincic on his way down the tunnel. What a shame that Guler’s night, hitherto notable for two goals that showcased his masterful technique, will now be remembered with an asterisk. It was of a piece with the indiscipline that ultimately cost Real, who had been pushing for a winner in a match that looked impossible to call. Their anger stemmed from the sending-off of Eduardo Camavinga, who had arrived as a substitute just before the hour, in the 86th minute when the aggregate score was deadlocked. Camavinga had already been booked when, after being penalised for fouling Harry Kane, he carried the ball away in his arms. He dropped it right under Vincic’s nose and, even if it was not the most egregious example of timewasting, his stupidity had forced the official into a decision. Vincic played it by the book with a second yellow card; Real were up against it now and Díaz turned the screw almost immediately. “It’s unbelievable that you can send off a player for this action in a match like this,” said the Real manager Álvaro Arbeloa. “We feel really upset, really angry, really disappointed. This felt like a defining game in our season.” It certainly was, which makes Camavinga’s deeply unserious display all the less excusable. Real will end the campaign empty handed but their prospects had looked markedly different when, with only 35 seconds played, Guler levelled a tie that had already delivered richly at the Bernabéu. He was gifted the chance by Manuel Neuer, who had received a backpass from Joshua Kimmich before returning the ball into empty space. Guler meted out instant punishment by finding the vacant goal from 40 yards; Bayern were pegged back but, not for the last time, found a clarity that counted. “The hardest thing when you concede a goal [at that point] in this kind of game is to press the reset button,” Vincent Kompany said. But they did, receiving assistance of their own when Andriy Lunin failed comically to deal with a Kimmich corner and allowed Aleksandar Pavlovic to nod in from near the line. Chances came and went regularly, Bayern dictating the tempo and working Lunin harder but frequently dealt warnings by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior on the break. It was Guler who struck another blow, bending a hotly disputed free-kick over the wall and seeing an off-key Neuer help his effort in with a glove. Kane quickly stroked his 12th Champions League goal of the season past Lunin after Dayot Upamecano had been allowed to wander forward and locate him. He has been in a foot race for the golden boot with Mbappé, who made it 15 before the interval when converting exhilaratingly on the run after Vinícius had shuttled down the left. Vinícius had just dipped a shot against the top of the bar; it had been an extraordinary, intensely captivating first half. Kompany had been booked for protesting about an apparent foul on Josip Stanisic in the buildup to Mbappé’s goal. He will be banned from the touchline for the first leg against PSG and made his dissatisfaction clear afterwards. But it was Real who gradually lost their heads after the interval while the near misses continued to flow, Neuer redeeming himself with a marvellous stop from Mbappé and Olise making Lunin tip over. An irascible Antonio Rüdiger was already treading a fine line before Camavinga crossed it and paid dearly.

2026-04-15

Díaz and Olise late show sends Bayern into semi-finals after Real Madrid classic

When the dust kicked up by an utterly scintillating two-legged struggle had settled, Bayern Munich could bathe in the glow of a win for the ages and linger dreamily on the prospect of a semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. It is the tie most neutrals wanted but the bar for entertainment has been raised sky high now. Real Madrid should curse themselves, and one of their number in particular, for letting things career out of their control at the death; the sadness for those with no skin in the game came from being deprived an additional half-hour of the near ceaseless thrills both teams were serving up here. Not that there was anything to scorn about the goals that meant Bayern, behind three times on the night and seemingly heading for extra time, finally shrugged off a flawed but occasionally brilliant Real challenge. Luis Díaz had been struggling to match his industry with a finish but, given space to have a crack by Jamal Musiala’s whip-smart backheel, took aim from 20 yards. His shot snicked off Éder Militão and ripped into the far corner, Michael Olise then weaving inside and wafting in a sublime clincher just before the close. It was the most fitting way for these 180 minutes to sign off but that did not prevent Real from seething. The end product of their rage was a red card for Arda Guler, who had been substituted earlier but confronted the referee Slavko Vincic on his way down the tunnel. What a shame that Guler’s night, hitherto notable for two goals that showcased his masterful technique, will now be remembered with an asterisk. It was of a piece with the indiscipline that ultimately cost Real, who had been pushing for a winner in a match that looked impossible to call. Their anger stemmed from the sending-off of Eduardo Camavinga, who had arrived as a substitute just before the hour, in the 86th minute when the aggregate score was deadlocked. Camavinga had already been booked when, after being penalised for fouling Harry Kane, he carried the ball away in his arms. He dropped it right under Vincic’s nose and, even if it was not the most egregious example of timewasting, his stupidity had forced the official into a decision. Vincic played it by the book with a second yellow card; Real were up against it now and Díaz turned the screw almost immediately. “It’s unbelievable that you can send off a player for this action in a match like this,” said the Real manager Álvaro Arbeloa. “We feel really upset, really angry, really disappointed. This felt like a defining game in our season.” It certainly was, which makes Camavinga’s deeply unserious display all the less excusable. Real will end the campaign empty handed but their prospects had looked markedly different when, with only 35 seconds played, Guler levelled a tie that had already delivered richly at the Bernabéu. He was gifted the chance by Manuel Neuer, who had received a backpass from Joshua Kimmich before returning the ball into empty space. Guler meted out instant punishment by finding the vacant goal from 40 yards; Bayern were pegged back but, not for the last time, found a clarity that counted. “The hardest thing when you concede a goal [at that point] in this kind of game is to press the reset button,” Vincent Kompany said. But they did, receiving assistance of their own when Andriy Lunin failed comically to deal with a Kimmich corner and allowed Aleksandar Pavlovic to nod in from near the line. Chances came and went regularly, Bayern dictating the tempo and working Lunin harder but frequently dealt warnings by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior on the break. It was Guler who struck another blow, bending a hotly disputed free-kick over the wall and seeing an off-key Neuer help his effort in with a glove. Kane quickly stroked his 12th Champions League goal of the season past Lunin after Dayot Upamecano had been allowed to wander forward and locate him. He has been in a foot race for the golden boot with Mbappé, who made it 15 before the interval when converting exhilaratingly on the run after Vinícius had shuttled down the left. Vinícius had just dipped a shot against the top of the bar; it had been an extraordinary, intensely captivating first half. Kompany had been booked for protesting about an apparent foul on Josip Stanisic in the buildup to Mbappé’s goal. He will be banned from the touchline for the first leg against PSG and made his dissatisfaction clear afterwards. But it was Real who gradually lost their heads after the interval while the near misses continued to flow, Neuer redeeming himself with a marvellous stop from Mbappé and Olise making Lunin tip over. An irascible Antonio Rüdiger was already treading a fine line before Camavinga crossed it and paid dearly.

2026-04-15

Díaz and Olise late show sends Bayern into semi-finals after Real Madrid classic

When the dust kicked up by an utterly scintillating two-legged struggle had settled, Bayern Munich could bathe in the glow of a win for the ages and linger dreamily on the prospect of a semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. It is the tie most neutrals wanted but the bar for entertainment has been raised sky high now. Real Madrid should curse themselves, and one of their number in particular, for letting things career out of their control at the death; the sadness for those with no skin in the game came from being deprived an additional half-hour of the near ceaseless thrills both teams were serving up here. Not that there was anything to scorn about the goals that meant Bayern, behind three times on the night and seemingly heading for extra time, finally shrugged off a flawed but occasionally brilliant Real challenge. Luis Díaz had been struggling to match his industry with a finish but, given space to have a crack by Jamal Musiala’s whip-smart backheel, took aim from 20 yards. His shot snicked off Éder Militão and ripped into the far corner, Michael Olise then weaving inside and wafting in a sublime clincher just before the close. It was the most fitting way for these 180 minutes to sign off but that did not prevent Real from seething. The end product of their rage was a red card for Arda Guler, who had been substituted earlier but confronted the referee Slavko Vincic on his way down the tunnel. What a shame that Guler’s night, hitherto notable for two goals that showcased his masterful technique, will now be remembered with an asterisk. It was of a piece with the indiscipline that ultimately cost Real, who had been pushing for a winner in a match that looked impossible to call. Their anger stemmed from the sending-off of Eduardo Camavinga, who had arrived as a substitute just before the hour, in the 86th minute when the aggregate score was deadlocked. Camavinga had already been booked when, after being penalised for fouling Harry Kane, he carried the ball away in his arms. He dropped it right under Vincic’s nose and, even if it was not the most egregious example of timewasting, his stupidity had forced the official into a decision. Vincic played it by the book with a second yellow card; Real were up against it now and Díaz turned the screw almost immediately. “It’s unbelievable that you can send off a player for this action in a match like this,” said the Real manager Álvaro Arbeloa. “We feel really upset, really angry, really disappointed. This felt like a defining game in our season.” It certainly was, which makes Camavinga’s deeply unserious display all the less excusable. Real will end the campaign empty handed but their prospects had looked markedly different when, with only 35 seconds played, Guler levelled a tie that had already delivered richly at the Bernabéu. He was gifted the chance by Manuel Neuer, who had received a backpass from Joshua Kimmich before returning the ball into empty space. Guler meted out instant punishment by finding the vacant goal from 40 yards; Bayern were pegged back but, not for the last time, found a clarity that counted. “The hardest thing when you concede a goal [at that point] in this kind of game is to press the reset button,” Vincent Kompany said. But they did, receiving assistance of their own when Andriy Lunin failed comically to deal with a Kimmich corner and allowed Aleksandar Pavlovic to nod in from near the line. Chances came and went regularly, Bayern dictating the tempo and working Lunin harder but frequently dealt warnings by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior on the break. It was Guler who struck another blow, bending a hotly disputed free-kick over the wall and seeing an off-key Neuer help his effort in with a glove. Kane quickly stroked his 12th Champions League goal of the season past Lunin after Dayot Upamecano had been allowed to wander forward and locate him. He has been in a foot race for the golden boot with Mbappé, who made it 15 before the interval when converting exhilaratingly on the run after Vinícius had shuttled down the left. Vinícius had just dipped a shot against the top of the bar; it had been an extraordinary, intensely captivating first half. Kompany had been booked for protesting about an apparent foul on Josip Stanisic in the buildup to Mbappé’s goal. He will be banned from the touchline for the first leg against PSG and made his dissatisfaction clear afterwards. But it was Real who gradually lost their heads after the interval while the near misses continued to flow, Neuer redeeming himself with a marvellous stop from Mbappé and Olise making Lunin tip over. An irascible Antonio Rüdiger was already treading a fine line before Camavinga crossed it and paid dearly.

2026-04-15

Díaz and Olise late show sends Bayern into semi-finals after Real Madrid classic

When the dust kicked up by an utterly scintillating two-legged struggle had settled, Bayern Munich could bathe in the glow of a win for the ages and linger dreamily on the prospect of a semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. It is the tie most neutrals wanted but the bar for entertainment has been raised sky high now. Real Madrid should curse themselves, and one of their number in particular, for letting things career out of their control at the death; the sadness for those with no skin in the game came from being deprived an additional half-hour of the near ceaseless thrills both teams were serving up here. Not that there was anything to scorn about the goals that meant Bayern, behind three times on the night and seemingly heading for extra time, finally shrugged off a flawed but occasionally brilliant Real challenge. Luis Díaz had been struggling to match his industry with a finish but, given space to have a crack by Jamal Musiala’s whip-smart backheel, took aim from 20 yards. His shot snicked off Éder Militão and ripped into the far corner, Michael Olise then weaving inside and wafting in a sublime clincher just before the close. It was the most fitting way for these 180 minutes to sign off but that did not prevent Real from seething. The end product of their rage was a red card for Arda Guler, who had been substituted earlier but confronted the referee Slavko Vincic on his way down the tunnel. What a shame that Guler’s night, hitherto notable for two goals that showcased his masterful technique, will now be remembered with an asterisk. It was of a piece with the indiscipline that ultimately cost Real, who had been pushing for a winner in a match that looked impossible to call. Their anger stemmed from the sending-off of Eduardo Camavinga, who had arrived as a substitute just before the hour, in the 86th minute when the aggregate score was deadlocked. Camavinga had already been booked when, after being penalised for fouling Harry Kane, he carried the ball away in his arms. He dropped it right under Vincic’s nose and, even if it was not the most egregious example of timewasting, his stupidity had forced the official into a decision. Vincic played it by the book with a second yellow card; Real were up against it now and Díaz turned the screw almost immediately. “It’s unbelievable that you can send off a player for this action in a match like this,” said the Real manager Álvaro Arbeloa. “We feel really upset, really angry, really disappointed. This felt like a defining game in our season.” It certainly was, which makes Camavinga’s deeply unserious display all the less excusable. Real will end the campaign empty handed but their prospects had looked markedly different when, with only 35 seconds played, Guler levelled a tie that had already delivered richly at the Bernabéu. He was gifted the chance by Manuel Neuer, who had received a backpass from Joshua Kimmich before returning the ball into empty space. Guler meted out instant punishment by finding the vacant goal from 40 yards; Bayern were pegged back but, not for the last time, found a clarity that counted. “The hardest thing when you concede a goal [at that point] in this kind of game is to press the reset button,” Vincent Kompany said. But they did, receiving assistance of their own when Andriy Lunin failed comically to deal with a Kimmich corner and allowed Aleksandar Pavlovic to nod in from near the line. Chances came and went regularly, Bayern dictating the tempo and working Lunin harder but frequently dealt warnings by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior on the break. It was Guler who struck another blow, bending a hotly disputed free-kick over the wall and seeing an off-key Neuer help his effort in with a glove. Kane quickly stroked his 12th Champions League goal of the season past Lunin after Dayot Upamecano had been allowed to wander forward and locate him. He has been in a foot race for the golden boot with Mbappé, who made it 15 before the interval when converting exhilaratingly on the run after Vinícius had shuttled down the left. Vinícius had just dipped a shot against the top of the bar; it had been an extraordinary, intensely captivating first half. Kompany had been booked for protesting about an apparent foul on Josip Stanisic in the buildup to Mbappé’s goal. He will be banned from the touchline for the first leg against PSG and made his dissatisfaction clear afterwards. But it was Real who gradually lost their heads after the interval while the near misses continued to flow, Neuer redeeming himself with a marvellous stop from Mbappé and Olise making Lunin tip over. An irascible Antonio Rüdiger was already treading a fine line before Camavinga crossed it and paid dearly.

2026-04-15

Arsenal news: Real Madrid ‘open’ to £70m transfer as David Raya addresses dilemma

Arsenal are in a crucial period of the season as the final run-in approaches. The Gunners remain in two competitions and will also be formulating their plans ahead of the summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta will already know which areas of the squad he wishes to strengthen. The club will want to act decisively in the transfer market to help Arsenal stay ahead of their rivals . Following a major recruitment drive last year, a new crop of names will be touted with high-profile moves to the Emirates Stadium. Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga is among those to have been linked with the Gunners ahead of the summer. The 23-year-old’s versatility has arguably prevented the France international from securing a regular space in the team, leading to reported interest from English clubs. Meanwhile, David Raya has discussed his reaction to Mikel Arteta’s recent decisions . Arsenal ’s number one was forced to watch on as Kepa Arrizabalaga played in the team’s Carabao Cup final defeat and FA Cup exit. Here, Mirror Football takes a look at some of the headlines surrounding the Gunners. FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling Eduardo Camavinga if presented with a convincing offer this summer. The France international was signed by Los Blancos from Rennes in 2021 and has made more than 200 appearances for the Spanish giants. Sky Sport CH reports that Real Madrid value Camavinga at around £70million. Primarily a centre midfielder, he has fulfilled several roles for the team but has made just 13 league starts so far this season. As a result, it is claimed that the player’s representatives have contacted Arsenal and Liverpool regarding a possible move to England, while Saudi Arabian sides are also monitoring Camavinga’s situation. The Gunners and Liverpool are described as being ‘best positioned’ to finalise a move for the Frenchman. However, in a blow to Arsenal’s transfer hopes, Sky Sport CH adds that Camavinga currently has no intention of leaving the Spanish club. The player’s stance contrasts with Real Madrid’s reported plans to promote Thiago Pitarch and potentially sign another midfielder. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has shared his thoughts about being on the bench for both of the team’s recent domestic cup defeats. Arteta decided to play second-choice Arrizabalaga for the Carabao Cup final, where his performance was unconvincing, and also stuck with him for the club’s shock FA Cup quarter-final loss to Southampton . Discussing the manager’s decision to name him as a substitute, Raya said: "It's part of football. Sometimes you get picked, sometimes you don’t. "You have to be there for your teammates and for Kepa in this example. The boss decides who plays and who doesn’t and we are used to those types of decisions." He continued: "After the Man City game, we went away, he stayed here. After Southampton there is not much you can say. "The team understands the standards that we set, so there are no conversations. You are just trying to be a good teammate like we are."

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Real Madrid will listen to offers for Eduardo Camavinga this summer - Paper talk and football transfer gossip

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