Leeds United are right back in the thick of a relegation battle after wins for Everton and Burnley last weekend as Jesse Marsch’s side lost to league leaders Manchester City.
The Whites are now just two points above the Toffees, who have a game in hand, going into their final four fixtures of the 2021/22 league season.
Leeds head to Arsenal for their next match with the Gunners fighting their own battle at the other end of the table as they look to finish inside the top four and secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
Jesse Marsch spoke about the pressure on his team ahead of their difficult run-in over the next few weeks.
He said: “The pressure is a reality but we have to control our reaction to the pressure and focus our energies in ways that can live in realities.
“And the realities are that the more that we’re able to focus on ourselves in our performances, then the more that we’ve been able to control results and put good performances together.”
Away from the action on the pitch, clubs are also preparing for the summer transfer window as they identify new targets and look at moving players on.
Here are the Premier League transfer news stories making the headlines on Tuesday morning:
1. United to get ‘free run’ at Rice signing
Manchester United will have a ‘free run’ at signing England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham, with rivals focusing on strengthening other areas (ESPN) | Getty Images
2. Italian move could be on the cards for Lingard
AC Milan and Juventus are leading the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard (ESPN) | Getty Images
3. Everton require £50m to sell Richarlison
Everton are confident they can secure a £50million-plus fee for Richarlison if he continues his strong finish to the season (Football Insider) | Getty Images
4. Martinez back on Gunners’ radar
Arsenal have renewed their interest in Inter Milan’s Argentina international forward Lautaro Martinez (The Times) | AFP via Getty Images
5. Spanish duo keen on Barca switch
Chelsea’s Spainish defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso both want to join Barcelona this summer (Mundo Deportivo) | Getty Images
6. Spurs looking to strengthen at the back
Tottenham Hotspur are targeting RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol or Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni as a summer addition at centre-back (The Athletic) | AFP via Getty Images