What the papers say
Maurizio Sarri bawled at goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in the dressing room after Sunday's Carabao Cup final defeat to Chelsea, say the Sun. The Spaniard has been fined a week's wages (around £195,000) by the Blues.
And speaking of dressing room rants, the same newspaper say that Jordan Henderson was singled out for criticism by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after the Reds' drab 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
A trio of clubs have already declared their interest in signing defender Alessio Romagnoli from Milan over the summer. The club captain is wanted by Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea, with Juventus also keen, reports the Manchester Evening News.
KaseyPalmer may be on his way out of Chelsea without having played for the senior side, with Bristol City looking to make the midfielder’s loan deal permanent for around £4 million, according to the Sun.
Social media round-up
Chelsea 'agree deal' to sell Ola Ainahttps://t.co/iaU4gKLQLzpic.twitter.com/5oQIV2gxMW— The Sun Football (@TheSunFootball) February 25, 2019
Zinedine Zidane tipped to be huge Premier League success amid Chelsea manager job links #CFChttps://t.co/UgmgO9ME6G— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) February 25, 2019
Players to watch
Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United have been linked with a summer move for the Sporting and Portugal midfielder, according to A Bola.
Nicolas Pepe: Ligue 1 side Lille are prepared to sell the winger for the right price, with Arsenal among those interested, reports Telefoot.
‘Sir Gary Lineker? I don’t know how you comment on that – I’ve never even considered it. I just try to stand up for the things I believe in’ England legend tells FFT why he won’t stop raising humanitarian issues, even if it affects potential honours
'I fell on the floor and shouted for a penalty. Someone pulled me up and said, "Don’t cheat to win penalties". It was Steve McManaman. I never did it again!' Ex-Liverpool forward reveals harsh lesson he learnt from his team-mate on Reds debut
