Sunday’s top headlines and transfer rumours, summarized.
Premier League
Crystal Palace have intensified efforts to recruit Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, preparing a lucrative three-year contract to replace Oliver Glasner, according to reports. Palace see Iraola as a leading candidate and are stepping up talks to secure his services. Some pundits remain cautious, questioning whether the Spaniard’s work at Bournemouth makes him an immediate fit for a bigger project.
Manchester United have opted not to trigger a contract extension for Casemiro after the midfielder missed United’s 0-0 draw at Sunderland through injury, a move that leaves his short-term future unclear.
At Newcastle United, Shola Ameobi is set to leave his role as loans manager as the club evaluates changes to a department seen as central to their strategy for attracting and developing global talent.
Formula One
There is growing chatter that the Bahrain Grand Prix could return to the Formula 1 calendar this season. Officials are reportedly exploring the possibility of adding at least one of the two previously postponed Middle East events into the second half of the campaign as they work to reshape the schedule.
Other notes
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This round-up draws on national reports and pundit commentary circulating on Sunday.