It’s a Lions Watch takeover on today’s Ramble Reacts, as Marcus and Luke discuss the opening act of England’s Hot Girl Summer. If ever you needed proof that this team mean business: they beat two sides in one go last night. Kapow, take that.

The boys chat about whether the likes of Eberechi Eze and Jack Grealish will snag a seat on the plane and ask if that slight lack of spark or invention was just down to end-of-season fatigue, or something more concerning. Plus, we’re split down the middle on Ollie Watkins vs Ivan Toney!

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Benjamin Sesko is currently receiving significant attention from numerous clubs, including Arsenal, who have extended an offer for his services.

The Slovenian striker has made a name for himself as one of the top young talents in football and has been in excellent form for RB Leipzig.

Leipzig is keen on retaining Sesko, recognising their good fortune in having him within their ranks and is determined to keep him beyond this summer.

Arsenal, in need of a new goalscorer, views Sesko as an ideal fit for their team.

However, they face stiff competition as many other clubs are also eager to secure Sesko’s signature, making the battle for his services highly competitive.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is one of several players who have been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months.

The Gunners first wanted to sign him after Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League.

The midfielder has been one of their most successful academy graduates in recent times, and he stayed with them through the Championship spell.

His contributions to their success are one of the reasons they earned instant promotion to the English top flight.

Arsenal continues to show interest in his signature, with Chelsea also now in the running.

He said, as quoted by The Sun:

The midfielder told Sky Sport:

Declan Rice has admitted he is hurt by England’s 1-0 loss to Iceland ahead of Euro 2024.

The Three Lions, considered one of the favourites to win the competition, were expected to secure a straightforward victory against Iceland following Gareth Southgate’s announcement of his final squad for the tournament.

However, England struggled to break down Iceland, who clinched the game with an early goal, leaving both the players and fans disappointed.

Rice, a key player for England expressed his disappointment over the loss, acknowledging the pain it caused him.

England’s defeat is not good for their confidence ahead of their opening match in the tournament, and Rice said, as quoted by 90mins:

Arsenal is poised to offload at least one homegrown player in this transfer window as Mikel Arteta continues to refine his squad.

The Gunners have made significant investments to secure several top talents in recent transfer windows.

Under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, who has been excelling as the club’s manager, Arsenal is receiving ample support to sustain their progress.

This summer, Arsenal must sell players to generate funds for potential acquisitions, which may come at inflated costs given the club’s status as one of England’s top teams.

Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, and Eddie Nketiah are three homegrown talents who have struggled to secure consistent playing time as the team evolves.

Alan Hutton has discussed the future of Kieran Tierney after his return to Arsenal from his loan spell at Real Sociedad.

Tierney is now seeking a new destination as he is no longer in Arsenal’s plans at the Emirates.

The left-back was regarded as one of the best in the Premier League three seasons ago, but over the last two campaigns, he has struggled to maintain his form.

While at Sociedad, Tierney performed decently, though injuries limited his playing time, likely contributing to the Spanish club’s decision not to pursue a permanent deal.

Now, Tierney is determined to secure a new club, but there are currently no takers for his signature.

Victor Osimhen has emerged as the preferred number nine for Arsenal to potentially sign this summer, but the transfer is far from straightforward.

The Nigerian striker is anticipated to depart Napoli soon after agreeing to a contract extension that includes a release clause.

Having established himself as one of the top strikers in recent seasons, Arsenal sees Osimhen as a player capable of making a significant impact for them.

While Arsenal has several forwards on their radar, Osimhen has evidently impressed them the most.

However, Napoli insists on the payment of his release clause before his departure, set at €130 million.

Ahead of the Champions League’s impending changes, Marcus, Jim and Andy look back over some of their favourite moments from this era of the competition - from peak Jose Mourinho shithousing to some of the defining teams and managers synonymous with that magical anthem.

Plus, we wonder which English players could benefit from a move abroad and we wrestle with a truly baffling hypothetical dilemma standing between England and Euros glory.

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We’re on the eve of the Champions League final! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are getting in the mood by trying to work out what medicine Andriy Lunin is using to recover from the illness that is keeping him out of the final.

Elsewhere, Luke and Andy show genuine fear at the prospect of José Mourinho managing in Turkey and we hear about an amateur side that won 43-1 on the final day of the season to win the title. Remarkable…

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With just a couple of weeks until the Euros kicks off, we’re pretty sure about how Gaz’s Gang will line up in their opening game against Serbia - but how should he use his substitutes? And does Gareth Southgate have a track record of failing to properly implement changes from the bench?

Elsewhere, Ashley Young provides the Take Thermometer with its spiciest offering so far and we wonder if Gareth will bring back the waistcoat as a nostalgia play.

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Enzo Maresca looks set to be the new Chelsea manager as he is rumoured to have agreed a potential six-year contract with the club. Don’t you dare suggest that Chelsea won’t honour all six years of that contract!

Today, Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete explain why they think Maresca is perfect for the Chelsea role and why Leicester should hire Jamie Vardy as player manager. Plus, they question whether fans are getting value for money after Premier League clubs announce they are increasing the price of season tickets for next season.

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It's bank holiday Monday and Vish is in the studio, that can only mean one thing… Man United have won the FA Cup! He’s joined by Marcus, Jim and Pete to relive the glory of the game, for a third time, and to speculate on the future of Erik ten Hag AND Kevin de Bruyne.

Elsewhere, Pete explains why Wayne Rooney was the ultimate winner this weekend and the Ramblers advise Leeds United not to bother with the Play-offs in future.

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Bayern want the Burnley manager, while Chelsea want the Ipswich, Brentford and Leicester managers. So, where did all the established ‘super coaches’ go? Or are the super clubs just in a right old s**t state and no one wants to be Louis van Gaaled?

Marcus, Jim and Vish offer their theories on today’s Mailbag. Plus, daft suggestions for a fourth domestic cup competition and a listener asks us for our extremely niche football awards. Most Crimson Red Card of the Season, anyone? Come join us!

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What will it take for Man United to beat Man City in this weekend’s FA Cup final? Computer hacking? Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete genuinely have no answers on today's Ramble. Poor Vish.

Elsewhere, the lads hail future pub quiz answer Ademola Lookman and Jim makes the case for Steve Bruce taking the Man United job while Pete backs him to go on I’m a Celebrity instead. Vish also argues that pub Sunday roasts are overrated... outrageous! 

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Gareth Southgate’s provisional squad is out! So, who would we drop for the final 26? Marcus and Luke discuss that on today’s Lions Watch.

Plus, a listener asks perhaps the biggest question heading into the tournament: how can England get the best out of Phil Foden? Marcus explains why playing Foden and Bellingham together isn’t another Frank Lampard-Steven Gerrard problem. And do we find ourselves agreeing with Paul Merson?!

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José Mourinho, Erik ten Hag and Frank Lampard... they’re just some of the names that Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy want for the Chelsea job now Mauricio Pochettino has left. But Chelsea also have another HUGE decision to make: do they keep the lemons?

Elsewhere, there is the small matter of England’s provisional squad for Euro 2024. Plus, the Ramblers bring you news of Scott Carson getting in a fight and a Dutch referee who has been banned for the best reason ever! 

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