Football news: Man Utd take brutal transfer stance as Liverpool give Alexander-Arnold send off

It is a busy time in the Premier League, with the season close to reaching its conclusion while plans take shape for the and beyond.

There are now just three game weeks left in the top flight, with all eyes on the race for the European places after secured the title and the three promoted teams were confirmed as relegated. , and have opened up a gap to and for the , while and Brentford still harbour hopes of reaching the Conference League further down.

In the Champions League, this week brings the second legs of the semi-finals, with Inter Milan hosting on Tuesday night after their stunning 3-3 draw last week before attempt to overturn their 1-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

Thursday brings the semis, where hold a commanding 3-0 lead over Athletic Bilbao for their home leg, while could set up an all-English final due to their 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt last week. That is the back drop for today's news, which has a focus on transfers.

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Man Utd's transfer stance

United are this summer. Ruben Amorim's squad clearly needs an overhaul and the INEOS ownership are taking a pragmatic - and perhaps brutal - stance over the current crop of players.

and will not be sold, despite rumoured interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. Fernandes has once again been easily the best player for United this season and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not ready to sell off the crown jewels.

The Portuguese midfielder exists in a category alongside veteran defender , young attacker Amad and January signing Patrick Dorgu. But every single other player could be sold off to provide funds to be reinvested, with profit and sustainability rules a concern this summer.

Liverpool's farewell for Trent

Trent Alexander-Arnold on Monday, bringing to an end a season-long saga about his future. He is set to join on a six-year contract when his current contract expires at the end of June.

The 26-year-old has three more games in a Liverpool shirt to enjoy and on social media. Curtis Jones, and Andy Robertson all described him as a “legend” in posts, as they paid tribute publicly to the two-time winner. captain Robertson added: “Brother for life!! We’ve been through it all together!”

There doesn't appear to be any sour grapes in the dressing room. Harvey Elliott wrote: “Unbelievable player! Even better guy. Enjoy it brother. Thank you!"

Arsenal want three major signings

Arsenal's season hinges on the events at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night, when they face in the second leg of the semi-final. Win and they will look forward to a Champions League final in Munich later this month. Lose and their whole campaign will have a different feel to it.

New sporting director , to the summer transfer window, which opens for business on June 1. The Gunners are chasing three big signings this summer, with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi the first, arriving for a £51million buy-out clause.

Elsewhere, they want a top-class No.9 and a winger. Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres and targets than ’s Alexander Isak, while on the wing.

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