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

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TL;DR

Bournemouth has confirmed that defender Marcos Senesi will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. Senesi expressed gratitude for the support from fans during his time at the club.

Key points

Bournemouth confirms Marcos Senesi will leave at season's end
Senesi's contract expires this summer
He joined Bournemouth from Feyenoord in 2022
Senesi expresses pride in his achievements at the club
He is expected to attract interest from other clubs

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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.