Manchester United are in close contact with Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi’s agents ahead of his contract expiry in June, according to reports in Italy.

The Old Trafford side are believed to be among a host of Premier League clubs interested in the Argentina international, who helped Bournemouth secure a statement 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.

Senesi is likely to become the next major name to leave Bournemouth this summer, following Antoine Semenyo’s move to Manchester City in January for £64m.

The Cherries parted ways with defenders Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen and Ilia Zabarnyi before the season, raking in a total of £147m in transfer fees.

According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, Senesi is nearing a decision over his future amid an impressive campaign at Bournemouth and is expected to choose his next club soon.

The Argentina international’s agents are reportedly in ‘close contact’ with Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United, with other potential suitors seen as outsiders in the transfer race at present.

Senesi joined Bournemouth from Feyenoord in the summer of 2022 and has been an important player for the Cherries since, registering 122 appearances in all competitions and scoring six goals.

Andoni Iraola’s side have been in impressive form lately, avoiding defeat in their last 12 Premier League games, including wins over Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal during that run.

Manchester United have not ruled out adding to their centre-back options ahead of a potential return to the Champions League next season.

The Red Devils have been without injured Matthijs de Ligt since November, while Lisandro Martínez has also struggled with a calf setback recently.

United have extended Harry Maguire’s contract this week, tying the 33-year-old to a new agreement until June 2027, with an option for a further year.

Midfield Remains Priority for Man Utd

After spending almost £200m on reinforcements up front, United are expected to prioritise signings in midfield this summer.

The Old Trafford side are preparing for Casemiro’s departure at the end of his contract in June and are eyeing Premier League-proven players as potential successors.

Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali are both on the shortlist, as is West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, seen as a potentially cost-effective option.

Manuel Ugarte’s exit could prompt United to bring in two new faces in the middle of the park, with the Uruguayan attracting interest from Italian clubs ahead of the summer.

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A top golfer may have to face an early withdrawal from The Masters due to illness. Reports say he struggled to leave the bathroom on Friday morning after feeling ‘weak and fuzzy.’

The golfer managed to complete 18 holes in round two despite warning reporters that he considered exiting the tournament as he’d been “living in the toilet.”

“I didn’t hit many balls on the driving range. I was feeling really bad. No energy, fuzzy, want to throw up something,” he said.

Even though he felt sick, he still rolled in a nine-foot putt on the 13th hole and hit a 150-yard approach to within inches on the 14th. The best part was his Houdini moment on 15. After missing the green, he made an amazing recovery through the trees to save a birdie.

Appearing in The Masters for the first time since 2019, and after several years struggling for form, Li Haotong has earned his way back via a stellar T4 finish at the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

The Chinese golfer has shown an awful lot of resilience. For someone who has fought so hard to return to Augusta, quitting due to a stomach bug would be a last resort scenario.

While the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau came into the prestigious tournament as favourites, the world No.84 is considered to be a dark horse if his current form is anything to go by.

Li sits at 4-under-par (T7) heading into Saturday, trailing leader Rory McIlroy by eight strokes. He is scheduled to tee off at 6:06pm British time, alongside Kristoffer Reitan. The Norwegian debutante is also sitting at 4-under-par, setting up a fascinating ‘underdog’ duo as they chase down the lead held by McIlroy.

What Li Haotong Has Said About His Masters So Far

Li Haotong is known as the first Chinese golfer to break into the top 50 of the official World Golf Ranking when he peaked at 32 in January 2018.

“I think the best moment was the 15th hole, the par-5,” the unlikely contender said. “I got the wind wrong. It was a super tough chip over there and I got something, like, incredibly up and down.”

He then completed the run by narrowly missing a hole-in-one on the par-three 16th.

“Especially after those four birdies, somehow I felt quite nice. The Major makes me feel good,” he joked after.

Cole Palmer’s meteoric rise has been a sight to behold, and he’s followed in the footsteps of several past and present stars in the English game by firing on all cylinders for Chelsea and the England national team. Manchester City‘s decision to sell the exciting young attacker for an initial £40 million in the summer of 2023 looks more ridiculous each time he puts in a Man of the Match performance.

The 23-year-old has been a revelation ever since arriving at Stamford Bridge, becoming the Blues’ talisman and getting fans off their feet with stunning displays. This includes a Man of the Match outing in the Club World Cup final, in which he bagged a brace and an assist in the 3-0 triumph. He’s also been making waves on the international scene, managing to score for England in their Euro 2024 final loss to Spain.

Palmer is ascending towards the top of English football, but he has a long way to go in catching the legendary forward, whom he claims is the best English talent to grace the sport.

Palmer in No Doubt About England’s Best-Ever Player

Palmer participated in a Q&A with GOAL regarding his opinion on several footballing topics, including who is the best English player in history, and the Chelsea star responded:

Wayne Rooney lit up English football during a trophy-laden career which saw him fire Manchester United to five Premier League titles, earning a reputation as, quite possibly, the greatest British player in English top-flight history. The ex-England captain became the Red Devils’ all-time top scorer with 253 goals in 559 games and was just as prolific on international duty, with 53 goals in 120 caps.

The legendary striker was named the FA’s England Player of the Year on four occasions, an honour Palmer picked up last year for his extraordinary exploits for club and country, and he’s made it no secret he grew up supporting United and idolised Rooney (via Sky Sports):

Rooney failed to win a major tournament with England, and that’s sometimes used against him in discussions over English football’s all-time greats. But his growth from a teenage prospect at Everton into a worldwide superstar at United was extraordinary to watch unfold, and it holds similarities to Palmer’s development in the spotlight of world football.

All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt – correct as of 11/04/26.