Jack Norris 
Emil Krafth will depart Newcastle United this summer after arriving in 2019. He will be recognised at St. James’ Park during their Premier League fixture with West Ham. Krafth leaves with 106 Magpies appearances and a Carabao Cup winners medal.
Manchester United are in negotiations with Michael Carrick over a two-year deal to become head coach on a permanent basis. Senior United figures have decided Carrick is the right man to take over. An announcement before Sunday’s final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest is not being ruled out.
Highland League champions Brora Rangers FC are in a play-off against Edinburgh City for a place in League Two. The teams drew 1-1 in the first leg and are preparing for a final showdown. If Brora Rangers win the play-off, they would become the most northerly team in UK professional football.
Celtic’s controversial 99th-minute penalty against Motherwell has intensified the Scottish Premiership title race. Hearts, who were on the verge of securing the title, now face a crucial match against Celtic. Derek McInnes has criticised the penalty decision.
Olly Murs finished his five-day Into The Unknown challenge for Soccer Aid, raising over £830,000 for Unicef. The singer-songwriter completed a 249-mile journey from Manchester to London by running, cycling and rowing. He will also compete in a Soccer Aid charity fundraising match on 31 May.
Rasmus Hojlund’s future at Napoli is linked to their Champions League qualification. Manchester United agreed a £38million conditional obligation to buy the Denmark international as part of the deal that took him to Naples last summer. Napoli currently sit second in Serie A and are assured of at least Europa League football next term.
Manx athletes are preparing to represent the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games. The games will be held in Glasgow between 23 July and 2 August. Laura Kinley said it feels like a ‘full circle moment’ as her first games were in Glasgow.
Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher has criticised the Football Association’s handling of the Youth Cup final. Fletcher said it felt like Manchester City had ‘taken over’ the competition. He voiced concerns over the choice of venue and the manner of the post-match presentations.
Ryan Leonard led Team USA in ice time despite a loss to Switzerland at the IIHF World Championships. Leonard also had a run-in with Nico Hischier during the game. Meanwhile, Team Canada, with Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery as an assistant, secured a win against Sweden.
Ally McCoist believes Steven Gerrard could make a return to Rangers if Danny Rohl departs. McCoist also thinks fans will be clamouring for Derek McInnes to take the job. Rohl is facing calls for his removal following Rangers’ disappointing end to the season.