Man Utd and Spurs dealt transfer hammer blow while Premier League rivals confirm big deal

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has refused to be drawn on speculation linking Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise with moves away from Selhurst Park.

The Eagles duo are believed to have several high profile suitors with Liverpool and Manchester United said to be amongst Olise’s admirers and Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both been suggested as possible suggestions for England international Eze.  The future of both players is set to be the source of ongoing speculation throughout the summer transfer window - but Glasner stressed there was ‘nothing to discuss’ when pressed on the possibility of Eze and Olise departing at the end of the season.

He told the Evening Standard: “We think (Eze and Olise) will play for Crystal Palace next season. They are two fantastic football players and two great characters – this is important for me. There is nothing for me to discuss.  If someone is worth £60m, £50m or £2m, I don’t know – this is the business world and I am a manager. For me, it’s important whether they can help the team win games. The answer is yes.  I have been in football for a long time and no team in the world can say on April 26 how the squad will look next season. We don’t know, but we think they will be at Crystal Palace next season.”

The 3AM Verdict: Eze and Olise have both shown they are ready to shine on the highest stage in recent months and it is not a surprise to learn they have several clubs fighting at the top end of the Premier League table showing a keen interest in their services.  Palace will have quite a battle on their hands to retain their services - but if they are to leave, it will surely require a substantial offer to persuade the Eagles.

Blades star could make lucrative move abroad

It would not be stretching the truth to suggest Sheffield United’s return to the Premier League has not gone as planned.

From the minute they were promoted last May, it always felt as if the Blades were up against it as they prepared for a return to the top tier against a backdrop of uncertainty on and off the field.  Their battle proved to be a lost cause as their relegation was confirmed by their 5-1 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon.  Several stars have already been linked with immediate returns to the Premier League - but one Blade is said to have interest from abroad as The Sun’s Alan Nixon reported striker Ollie McBurnie could soon receive an offer to join Turkish club Antalyaspor, who currently sit in tenth place in the SuperLig table.

The 3AM Verdict: There is sure to be something of a clear cut at Bramall Lane once the season officially comes to a close as Chris Wilder looks to put his own stamp on a squad in much need of a refresh.  That would surely mean the Blades are unlikely to stand in McBurnie’s way if he does receive an offer.

Bournemouth confirm first summer deal

It has been a positive first season in charge of Bournemouth for Andoni Iraola.

The former Rayo Vallecano manager has helped the Cherries into mid-table in the Premier League and a top eight finish is not out of the question after Marcos Senesi, Justin Kluivert and Enes Unal all found the net in Saturday’s 3-0 home win against Brighton and Hove Albion.  The latter of that trio has made a positive impact since joining on loan from Getafe and Iraola has now confirmed that loan move will be converted into a temporary switch this summer.

He told BBC Sport: "Yeah, we told him yesterday that it was going to be made permanent.  We are very happy, especially with his attitude and how he is integrating on and off the pitch. It is a very good signing for us.”

The 3AM Verdict: Two goals and four assists in 14 appearances may not sound like statistics to write home about but Unal has often freshened up the Cherries frontline when it has been required and has proved himself to be a shrewd addition in the last three months.