Chelsea are targeting Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling as their major summer signing.

Sterling’s Manchester City future is in doubt as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.

The England forward, 27, has attracted interest from major clubs overseas but Chelsea believe they can persuade him to remain in the Premier League.

The Blues have the obvious attraction of being in the Champions League for the London-born player.

Sterling scored 13 goals in 30 Premier League appearances as he won his fourth title last term.

However, he was on the bench for both legs of the Champions League semi-final defeat by Real Madrid and the epic final game of the season against Aston Villa.

Sterling did spark that memorable last-day comeback by setting up Ilkay Gundogan’s crucial first goal as Pep Guardiola’s side came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and pip Liverpool to the Premier League.

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold headed off a planned protest outside his Cheshire house by meeting some fans in his local pub.

Arnold, club’s most senior executive discovered the supporters had met up in the pub before their protest and went to meet them instead.

Part of the discussion was secretly filmed and posted on social media.

Arnold, 51, appears to be filmed saying United had “burned” through £1bn on players over the past few years.

He also says the money that new manager Erik ten Hag and director of football John Murtough want to spend on new players “is there”.

It is understood talks are continuing with Barcelona over Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is Ten Hag’s number one summer transfer target.

United have not won the Premier League since 2013 and last won a trophy in 2017. They finished last season in sixth place, having sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and replaced him with interim boss Ralf Rangnick.

Arnold described last season as “a nightmare” but he also criticised the fan protests that were held at many of the club’s final home games of the season.

Fans held various protests against the Glazer family’s ownership of the Old Trafford club last season at home games and the training ground.  

In May 2021, protests by fans led to their Premier League home game against Liverpool. being postponed. 

It followed United’s decision, along with five fellow Premier League clubs, to join the European Super League (ESL) the previous month before subsequently all pulling out.

In January 2020, then executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward’s Cheshire home was attacked by fans.

Arnold became CEO on 1 February 2022, following the exit of Woodward.

Joe Aribo is not thinking about a move away from Rangers despite several reports linking him with clubs in England

Aribo has been linked with a reunion with former boss, Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa.

Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace and Brentford are also reported to be interested in the versatile midfielder, who enjoyed a successful season in Glasgow.

The talented Nigerian won the Scottish Cup with the Gers and scored in the UEFA Europa League final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.

With Aribo entering the final year of his contract, Rangers may look to cash in during the transfer window, however, he refuses to dwell on his future and rumours about a move to the Premier League.

“With all that stuff I don’t really read into it and I just focus on my football, because you can’t have distractions as it won’t allow you to play the best and be the best that you want to be,” the 25-year-old told BBC Sports Africa.

“Which is obviously what I want to be every time I play. I just want to be focused and ready to go.”

Aribo has scored 26 goals and recorded 25 assists in 148 appearances since arriving at Rangers from Charlton Athletic in 2019.

Portuguese Primeira Liga champions, FC Porto are demanding €25 for their Nigerian defender, Zaidu Sanusi.

Zaidu Sanusi has generated interest from clubs in the English Premier League.

Fulham, Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton are rumoured to be keen on luring the left-back to England.

The 25-year-old has a €50 release clause in his contract, but Porto, according to Portuguese publication, O Jogo, are willing to sell the Nigerian for half of that price.

Sanusi, who is represented by super agent, Jorge Mendes, is open to a move to England this summer.

He scored the goal which won Porto the title last season.

Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka apparently withdrew from Wimbledon on Saturday due to an Achilles injury. Osaka sent out a tweet saying, “See you next time,” which prompted speculation she wouldn’t take part in Wimbledon.

Osaka did not specifically mention withdrawing or Wimbledon in her statement. It appears, however, that she won’t play at the tournament

It marks the second straight year in which she has pulled out of the event. Osaka missed Wimbledon in 2021 while taking care of her mental health. The tournament was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning Osaka has not participated at Wimbledon since 2019.

Naomi Osaka dealing with Achilles injury

Osaka revealed her Achilles trouble in early June, when she tweeted out a video of her on an underwater treadmill. In the tweet, Osaka said her “Achilles is being stubborn.”

Osaka took part in the French Open in late May, but lost in the first round.

Before that loss, Osaka said she might not take part in Wimbledon in 2022. The tournament will not have ranking points this year, and Osaka said she was worried about being able to hype herself up if Wimbledon felt more like an exhibition.