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expected to sit with lens crystal Palace To discuss a deal for Pierre Sage in the coming days.

report team Despite Sage and Lens announcing they were going their separate ways this week, talks are planned between the two clubs.

Lens exit agreed upon

The newspaper covers Pierre Sage’s situation today and how the rift has developed between him and the leadership of Lens over the past few weeks.

While Sage has delivered an incredible season for Lens, with a Coupe de France win and a second-place finish in Ligue 1, tensions have increased behind the scenes.

He informed the club’s leadership on Tuesday evening of his desire to leave the club after one season. This matches reports from Crystal Palace They have made him their number one choice to replace Oliver Glasner.

This news did not come as a surprise to the leadership of Lens. They realized that separation was imminent during the media tour after winning the Cup. Rishi explained during those ceremonies that while his heart was in the lens, he was in high demand and needed to assess his options. Now he has made it clear that he wants to go.

“Given his personal ambition and his desire to maximize his market value, his departure makes sense in principle,” a source told the newspaper.

“But the way it was handled is still disappointing. It will be impossible to mend fences after these last few days.”

crystal palace talks

Secession has now been ‘ethically agreed’ but has not been formalized at the administrative level. Pierre Sage still has two years left on his deal. And the French side is committed to ‘standing firm’ and not compromising with any interested party.

Talks are expected to take place with Crystal Palace in the coming days. Despite suitors in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, he is the strong favorite to hire him.

He is the Eagles’ number one man to replace Glasner this summer. Sage could earn triple his current salary of €100,000 a month at Selhurst Park.

But he is keen on the project, which ‘mainly serves the former Lyon coach’s Premier League ambitions.’ However, first, Lille must agree a deal with Crystal Palace that they find acceptable.

newcastle united Still watching closely as Jose Mourinho once again finds himself at the center of a growing managerial noise across Europe.

how did it start casual premier league speculation In recent weeks it has taken on a different dimension.

Reports linking Mourinho to Real Madrid have added weight to the talks, giving new impetus to a story that had until then largely followed a predictable cycle.

Real Madrid’s interest changes the story

Developments in Spain have led to an unexpected rise in the situation around Mourinho. Real Madrid are assessing his future, and the Portuguese manager has emerged as a serious option in those discussions.

This has naturally diverted attention elsewhere. When a club of that stature enters the frame, every previous link is revisited. Newcastle is one of those names that keeps coming up.

according to gameThe Magpies remain attentive to Mourinho’s situation. However, the reporting does not suggest active talks or any defined move, only stating that Newcastle are monitoring developments.

Inside Mourinho’s situation at Benfica

To understand why the story remains open, it helps to look at what is happening in Lisbon.

José Mourinho arrived at Benfica in September, signing a deal until 2027. Since then, he has quickly become central to the club’s long-term plans.

Work is already underway for the next season. This week there have been meetings at his training center with Mourinho, president Rui Costa and the football structure on the strategy for 2026/27.

The plan is not short term. Benfica wants Mourinho to lead structural rebuild The aim is to bring back the domestic title to the club. Their last league success came in 2022/23, and the current campaign has fallen short of expectations.

Renovation plans and contract details to view

Jose Mourinho’s current contract runs until 2027, but Benfica are already preparing an offer to extend that deal. The intention is to add another year or two, cementing their long-term commitment.

However, there is a current that keeps the door slightly open. Mourinho could leave immediately after the season ends for a fee of around €3m (£2.6m).

That detail ensures that interest from elsewhere cannot be completely ruled out. This also explains why clubs continue to monitor the situation, even if no concrete steps have been taken.

What does this mean for Newcastle United

Newcastle remains part of the wider picture, but not at the center of it.

The Portuguese framing is at least consistent. The club is alert, aware of the developments and is keeping Mourinho under observation. This is far from being ahead of the race.

With Real Madrid’s interest adding weight to the story and Benfica working hard to secure their manager long-term, the situation is evolving.

Alisson’s contract at Liverpool expires in 2027, raising doubts about his future at Anfield.

The goalkeeper is currently injured but remains an important part of the team. He has played 32 times in all competitions and is clearly ahead of Giorgi Mamardashvili in the pecking order between the sticks.

His profile is attracting attention in Italy sports witness Covering interest from Inter Milan and Juventus. Both teams are looking for a new goalkeeper amid growing doubts over Yann Sommer and Michel Di Gregorio.

It now looks like both clubs may have to wait, with the 33-year-old now keen to stay at Liverpool in the summer.

Alisson wants Liverpool to stay

corriere dello sport Today report that the Brazilian is Inter Milan’s ideal choice for the goalkeeper position, with Sommer’s contract expiring in the summer.

Due to Alisson’s experience playing in Italy, he is seen as someone who could be promoted to the position.

The problem lies in the player’s own intentions, as he is keen to stay at Liverpool in the summer. His contract expires in 2027 but it is considering him staying till the end of the contract.

This would allow him to receive wages closer to his current salary of €6m per season and potentially remain in the Premier League.

The goalkeeper’s stance could prove to be a problem for Inter who need an immediate solution, with Guglielmo Vicario also a target. Even if they aimed to land Alisson for free in 2027, they would already have a first-choice goalkeeper by then.

Our opinion on Alisson’s Liverpool situation

The experienced player’s stay at Anfield will only be positive for Liverpool. This will also allow Mamardashvili to settle in better and gradually become first choice. He is getting some minutes in Alisson’s absence but throwing him into the mix as first choice could be a risk next season.

Considering his legend status at the club, the Brazil international’s presence could prove useful.

Mohamed Salah could depart in the summer and Liverpool will not want to lose another experienced player in the squad at the same time. That’s why keeping Allison out for a season could help him make changes gradually rather than starting the process dramatically.