{"id":334720,"date":"2026-03-08T02:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T02:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/334720\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T02:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T02:29:19","slug":"football-gossip-marcus-tavernier-unai-emery-pep-guardiola-edu-bernardo-silva-jurgen-klopp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/334720\/","title":{"rendered":"Football gossip: Marcus Tavernier, Unai Emery, Pep Guardiola, Edu, Bernardo Silva, Jurgen Klopp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> have set their sights on one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/afc-bournemouth\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bournemouth<\/a>&#8216;s star players, while Unai Emery could be on his way out at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/aston-villa\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/newcastle-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United<\/a> need to target a new shot-stopper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> have added <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/afc-bournemouth\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bournemouth<\/a>&#8216;s English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 26, to their list of targets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-15623761\/Manchester-United-add-Bournemouth-attacker.html\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Mail Plus &#8211; subscription required), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Unai Emery looks increasingly likely to leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/aston-villa\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> this summer as the Spanish head coach&#8217;s frustrations grow over financial restrictions surrounding the club. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/exclusive-unai-emery-increasingly-likely-to-leave-aston-villa\/\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Football Insider), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/newcastle-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United<\/a>&#8216;s search for a new number one goalkeeper will be critical for head coach Eddie Howe as Nick Pope&#8217;s form has faltered and the Magpies do not want to make Aaron Ramsdale&#8217;s loan move from Southampton permanent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7086190\/2026\/03\/07\/pope-ramsdale-newcastle-premier-league-champions-league-fa-cup\/\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(The Athletic &#8211; subscription required), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/liverpool\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> manager Jurgen Klopp&#8217;s representative says &#8220;what is being said about negotiations to coach Real Madrid are just rumours for now&#8221; and that &#8220;nobody has contacted us at this time&#8221;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en-gb\/lists\/jurgen-klopp-s-agent-gives-definitive-answer-to-reports-he-wants-real-madrid-job\/blt8dea0d8ee0d81364\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Goal), external<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-city\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> boss Pep Guardiola has vowed his team will be better next season, hinting at him honouring the final year of his contract following speculation this campaign could be the Spaniard&#8217;s last. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/live-blog\/11095\/13025499\/man-city-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts?postid=11216409#liveblog-body\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Sky Sports), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Edu will leave his role as head of global football at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/nottingham-forest\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> just eight months after he was appointed, with the Brazilian&#8217;s exit terms being finalised. <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/4031690\/edu-nottingham-forest-evangelos-marinakis-premier-league\/\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Talksport), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier are two other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/newcastle-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle<\/a> players whose futures are uncertain as the club face the prospect of missing out on European competition next season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chroniclelive.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/newcastle-united-braced-financial-blow-33544387\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(ChronicleLive), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Portugal international Bernardo Silva, 31, is expected to leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-city\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> in June as a free agent as there are no ongoing negotiations to renew the midfielder&#8217;s contract. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MatteMoretto\/status\/2030246983428956288\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow\">(Matteo Moretto &#8211; in Spanish), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-city\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> are interested in re-signing Felix Nmecha as an alternative to Elliot Anderson. The 25-year-old Germany midfielder has impressed for Borussia Dortmund this season. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/sources-man-city-planning-to-re-sign-felix-nmecha-after-elliot-anderson-twist\/\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Football Insider), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/liverpool\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> are firming up their interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/nottingham-forest\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> defender Murillo and believe \u00a370m could secure the 23-year-old Brazilian&#8217;s signature. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fichajes.net\/noticias\/oferta-80-millones-liverpool-central-20260307.html\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Fichajes &#8211; in Spanish), external<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/arsenal\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal<\/a> are preparing to push for a summer move for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/newcastle-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United<\/a> midfielder Sandro Tonali, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-city\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/teams\/manchester-united\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> are also interested in the 25-year-old Italy international. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuttosport.com\/news\/calcio\/calciomercato\/2026\/03\/06-147071935\/tutti_vogliono_tonali_la_juve_lo_sogna_le_big_di_premier_si_muovono_e_spunta_anche_il_real\" class=\"ssrcss-18834jl-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(Tuttosport &#8211; in Italian), external<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Manchester United have set their sights on one of Bournemouth&#8216;s star players, while Unai Emery could be on&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":334721,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[61,60,112],"class_list":["post-334720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/334720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=334720"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/334720\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/334721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=334720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=334720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=334720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}