Premier League news: Howe hints at Gordon farewell as Senesi heads for Bournemouth exit

1. Bournemouth confirm Senesi will leave in summer

Bournemouth have confirmed that sought-after defender Marcos Senesi will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.

The centre-back arrived on the south coast from Feyenoord in 2022 and his form since joining will doubtless make him a major target for suitors this summer.

“From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this club,” Senesi told the club website. “I’m proud of everything we achieved over the last four years and I’m grateful for the support the fans have always given me.

“AFC Bournemouth will always hold a special place for me and I will look back at my time here with fond memories. For now, there are still two big games left of the season and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.” Guardian sport

2. Howe hints Gordon could have played last Newcastle game

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted Anthony Gordon could have played his final match for the club amid speculation he will join Bayern Munich this summer. The 25-year-old England international has sat out the Magpies’ last four games, the first two because of a hip flexor injury, as reports suggest the Bundesliga champions are in advanced negotiations over his future.

Asked if he was not using Gordon because he had one eye on the future, head coach Howe replied: “When you get to this stage of the season, part of what we will be doing we’ll be looking to next year, naturally, so yes. Anthony’s just come back from injury. I think the team has played well in his absence and with a partial view to the future, yes.”

Asked if there was any update on the speculation over a potential switch to the Allianz Arena, Howe added: “No, nothing, no updates from me. These are discussions that potentially might be happening, but not with me.” PA Media

3. Spurs to spend weekend off watching West Ham

Richarlison has confirmed Tottenham will keep an eye on West Ham’s trip to Newcastle, but urged his teammates to stay calm in the relegation battle.

Spurs are 17th in the Premier League and hold a two-point advantage over the bottom three ahead of this weekend where Roberto De Zerbi’s side are without a fixture. Tottenham are next in action on Tuesday away to rivals Chelsea – who contest Saturday’s FA Cup final with Manchester City – and may have dropped into the relegation zone if West Ham win at Newcastle on Sunday. Monday’s 1-1 draw at home to Leeds made it four unbeaten for Spurs, but also represented a missed opportunity to put another nail in the coffin of 18th-placed West Ham. Instead, West Ham are still in with a shout of survival with two games left and yet Richarlison, who helped Everton secure safety in 2022, has faith Tottenham can avoid the drop.

“It’s tough, but point by point we’re making progress and depending on the result of next weekend’s game, with one more point we can avoid relegation,” Richarlison told ESPN Brasil. “We’ll be keeping an eye on [West Ham], but we need to do our part.

“We have the advantage of scoring well away from home, so it’s about staying calm. We played a very intense game (against Leeds), unfortunately we conceded a penalty goal, it’s part of football. Now it’s about continuing with these last two games.” PA Media

4. Fernandes targets trophies with Manchester United

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes remains determined to help drive the team on to more collective success next season. The 31-year-old has played a central role under interim head coach Michael Carrick, with a resurgent United side pushing themselves back up to third the table and securing Champions League qualification once again.

Portugal playmaker Fernandes is just one away from equalling the Premier League record of 20 assists in a single season, which is shared by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. Fernandes’ impact at the heart of the United team has seen him voted the men’s Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association. Having turned down overtures from Saudi Arabia last summer, Fernandes is expected to remain a key player for whoever takes on the full-time manager’s job at Old Trafford next season. Fernandes feels everyone at the club will have the same focus and desire to push for major honours again.

“[Winning a trophy] will always be the prize for me, that is my goal and is always going to be. I have never hidden from that,” Fernandes said in an interview with the FWA YouTube channel. “What I want to achieve is winning – winning the [Premier] League and winning the Champions League. I never ever hide from that. Now obviously going into next season, we all know the aim of this club has to be always winning.

“I think in the first place, when a player chooses to come to Man United, it is not because they just kind of wear the shirt. Obviously, that is a big feeling, and it is a big thing to walk out on Old Trafford and that was the dream I had. But I had that dream because I knew the club could win things and could be close to win the Premier League and the Champions League, that is why I came to this club.” PA Media

5. Hinshelwood closes on Brighton record

Jack Hinshelwood could break a notable record at Leeds on Sunday – and he has former Brighton hero Bobby Zamora to thank. Hinshelwood has scored in his last three Premier League matches and no Seagulls player has ever found the net in four consecutive games in the competition. Zamora, who scored 83 goals in 136 matches in his first spell at Brighton between 2000 and 2003, has been working with the club’s forwards and it seems to be paying off.

“They did have some sessions this week with Bobby, but it’s for general development rather than chasing a record,” boss Fabian Hürzeler told reporters. “He’s not doing it for the statistic or the record, he’s doing it for his individual development. He is a player who always wants to improve.

“He always shows great effort in training. He wants to be part of the team, improve, adjust and learn. One of his biggest strengths is his flexibility, he can play in several positions. Now he is in a No 10 position and it seems to be a good fit. He has a desire to score. He isn’t just a box-to-box player – he really attacks the opponent’s box. That’s important for our game and I’m very pleased with how he’s performing.” PA Media