CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly AGREED a transfer to Man City.
It is claimed that the Portugal captain could arrive in Manchester in hours, if the clubs can agree which player will join Juventus in exchange.
City are reported to have offered Raheem Sterling while Juventus have asked for Gabriel Jesus.
One man City will not be signing is Harry Kane, who has declared his loyalty to Tottenham and is now said to be hoping for a new £400,000-a-week deal.
Should he stay at Spurs for the long haul, one man who will be joining him is Pape Sarr, who has completed a medical with the North London club but will remain at Metz on loan this season.
And Chelsea are set to come in with a new bid of around £51m for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
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WHOLE NEW BULL GAME
Norwich have confirmed German defensive midfielder Tom Trybull has had his contract cancelled by “mutual agreement”.
The 28-year-old joined the Canaries from Dutch club Den Haag four years ago and spent last season on loan with Blackburn.
MIKEL CONFIRMS WILLIAN TALKS
Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder William HAS held talks with home-country giants Corinthians.
Gunners’ boss Mikel Aretta said: “We are having some conversations with him and the agent, and we are evaluating the position
“I don’t know [why it hasn’t worked out for him here]. At the moment he is an Arsenal player, and we are trying to get the best out of him while he is here.”
Willian, 33, has struggled since moving across London last summer.
RON WANTS £510K A WEEK AT CITY
DANIEL CUTTS EXCLUSIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo wants £510,000 a week to join Manchester City from Juventus.
The Manchester United legend would eclipse £385k-a-week Kevin de Bruyne as City’s top earner if the shock swoop is completed.
SunSport can reveal there are still many issues to overcome if a deal is to be struck.
For example, Juve want between £24million and 25.5m, or a player, in return for Ronnie – who has a year left on his contract – which the Citizens are reluctant to cough up at this stage.
Instead, City want to give all the cash to Ronaldo, by attempting to lure the 36-year-old with £53m in wages over two years.
Spanish outlet AS reported on Thursday afternoon that player and club have already agreed personal terms, amid rival interest from PSG.
‘WILL IS THERE’ FOR CITY’S RON DEAL
Manchester City’s interest in Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be intensifying – with more and more well-placed observers suggesting a deal could even be done this week.
Juve’s Manchester United legend Ron, 36, has also been linked with PSG.
REAL ‘UP MBAPPE BID TO £145M’
Real Madrid have increased their bid for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe from £137million to £145m, Sky Sports say.
The France superstar, 22, is into the final year of his contract.
And PSG have recruited legend Lionel Messi to play with his former Barcelona sidekick Neymar.
It’s thought PSG immediately rejected Real’s opening offer – but the Spanish giants have quickly raised their bid to 170m euros.
INTER ‘BEAT ARSENAL AND EVERTON’ TO CORREA
Lazio’s Argentina midfielder Joaquin Correa has joined Inter Milan on loan – despite being linked to Arsenal and Everton.
The Gunners reportedly bid £17million for th 27-year-old earlier this summer.
And then new Everton chief Rafa Benitez was said to have joined the race for the former Sampdoria and Sevilla star.
Instead he has switched Maurizio’s Sarri for the Serie A champs – with Inter having the option to make the deal permanent.
RON URGED TO TEAM UP WITH MESSI
Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is being dared to link up with Lionel Messi at PSG – rather than join Prem champs City.
Etihad chief Pep Guardiola reportedly want to tempt the Juventus frontman, 36, into a two-year move for £26million.
But former Bulgaria superstar Dimitar Berbatov told Betfair of his ex-Old Trafford team-mate: “Ronaldo would be a good fit at Man City but do I see him going there? I doubt it.
“He is still one of the best in the world but Pep Guardiola’s philosophy might not suit them signing Ronaldo.”
“It’s not impossible that Ronaldo will join Lionel Messi in Paris because PSG can afford anyone they want.
“It would be a crazy thing to see. I think there is something brewing there.
“Those two players are the greatest players of our generation, if not of all time, but when you put incredible players together sometimes it doesn’t work out.
“Egos can complicate things in football.”
CHELSEA TALKS ARE NOT SAUL OVER
Chelsea are said to be still negotiating with Atletico Madrid over luring Spain midfielder Saul Niguez on loan.
The one-club star, 26, who was not picked for the Euros despite having 19 caps, has also been linked with Manchester United in recent months.
The Telegraph’s Matt Law says Chelsea hope to agree a temporary deal – with an option, rather than an obligation, to buy him later.
Credit: Getty RAMSEY FOR NEVES SWAP ‘OFFERED’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly proposed Juventus swapping their ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey for Wolves’ fellow midfielder Ruben Neves.
Ramsey, 30, has struggled for regular football at the Italian giants, while 24-year-old Neves has shone in the Premier League and for Portugal.
Now La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest Juve could be ready to offload Ramsey – as they try to fight off Manchester City’s interest in ex-United frontman Ronaldo.
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THIRD KIT WILL BLUE YOUR MIND
Chelsea have unveiled their third kit for the 2020-21 season and it is fair to say it has split the fanbase.
Manufacturers Nike went for unique designs for the home and away strips and this alternative kit certainly falls into the same category.
Like the bright yellow away jersey it is a bold choice of blue and orange colours – and it will be loved by some but hated by others.
One fan wrote on Twitter: “Chelsea this is pure sex.”
But another one said: “Chelsea I love you but this is rank.”
GO WEST
Tottenham are keen on a move for Juventus Weston McKennie but it will have to be a loan deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian journalist states that new Sporting Director Fabio Paratici “loves” the American, having signed him for Juventus a year ago.
EXCLUSIVE
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to become Man City’s highest earner before committing to the club, SunSport’s Dan Cutts writes.
The Portugal captain is demanding £510,000-a-week, far above the £385,000-a-week earned by current top earner Kevin de Bruyne.
SunSport can reveal there are still many obstacles and issues to overcome if a deal is to be struck.
But the transfer is by no means off the table.
For example, Juventus want around £25million or a player in return for Ronnie – who has a year left on his Juve contract – which the Cityzens are reluctant to do at this stage.
Instead, City want to give all the cash to Ronaldo, by attempting to lure the 36-year-old with £53m in wages over two years.
ROY REGRET
Roy Keane has revealed his guilt over lying to Sir Alex Ferguson about his 5am drinking sessions – and then using them as motivation.
Keane said: “I’d always be in on a Thursday morning [the morning after a night out] because of the guilt for going out.
“So on a Saturday, I’d be thinking, ‘We’d better win because we’re out on Thursday and if the manager finds out we’re in trouble.’
“We had to win matches and trophies to justify the life we were living.
“But if I saw a player out now in Altrincham drinking at 1pm on a Tuesday or Wednesday I’ll be thinking, ‘That’s not good,’ but we were all doing it.”
EARN IT
Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players they need to be prepared to suffer if they want any chance of avoiding a drubbing at Manchester City.
He said: “It is the level of the game that you have to be mentally ready to run for long periods of the game without touching the ball.
“To make the sacrifices, being prepared to suffer in the right moments.
“But as well it is having the conviction that we’re going to have our moments in the game, and when those opportunities arise, we have to take them.
“That’s how I want to see the team, they are fully committed, fully prepared and they believe that we can go to Manchester and get the result.”
ANYONE’S GAME
Harry Redknapp thinks that the Premier League title race is wide open this season after Harry Kane’s move to Manchester City fell through.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the former Spurs manager said: “If he [Kane] went to Man City, I think they would’ve been nailed on for the title.
“I think that’s going to have big repercussions for them, because they’re still short of a real front-man and I think it’s thrown the title race wide open.
“Suddenly, there are four or five teams who can win it.”
PAT ON THE BACK
Patrick Bamford has received his first England call-up for September’s World Cup qualifiers.
The Leeds star narrowly missed out on Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional Euro 2020 squad.
But amid Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins’ recent injury troubles, the Elland Road favourite has made the cut this time around.
The Three Lions will take on Hungary, Andorra and Poland as they ramp up their qualification campaign for next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
CITY HINT AT RONALDO TRANSFER
Manchester City’s official Portuguese Twitter account has dropped a huge hint about their reported pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The page responded to a story about Ronaldo joining the club before deleting the tweet just moments later.
OLE WANTS CM
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still wants to sign a central midfielder this summer, according to the Independent.
The coach reportedly sees a new CM as the final missing piece in his fabulous side, although he may have to wait to sign Declan Rice.
West Ham are believed to have slapped a £100million price tag on the England midfielder and United can’t afford that after spending more than £110m on Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.
PSG ‘LOOKING’ AT MBAPPE REPLACEMENTS
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly looking for replacements for striker and Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe.
According to L’Equipe, the Parisian club are putting together a shortlist amid speculation of the Frenchman’s departure.
It’s believed Erling Haaland is PSG’s No1 target, although Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski are also thought to be on their radar.
BREAKING NEWS – RONALDO ‘AGREES’ TO JOIN CITY
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly close to joining Manchester City.
According to AS, the Manchester United legend has agreed to move to the Etihad in a swap deal.
It’s believed either Raheem Sterling or Gabriel Jesus will go to Turin, with Juve reportedly preferring the latter.
WILL SPILLS
Willian has dropped a major clue about his future with the Brazil star appearing to have erased Arsenal references from his Instagram page.
It’s thought the player, who joined Arsenal from Chelsea last summer, could be set to join Brazilian club Corinthians shortly.
There were high expectations following the winger’s move to North London after the end of his Blues playing career.
But Willian has struggled to replicate the dazzling form that helped Chelsea win two Prem titles, the FA Cup and Europa League.
The Brazil international appears to have fallen behind Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe in the race for a starting spot.
And Willian was also absent from the Arsenal squad that thrashed West Brom 6-0 in the second round of the League Cup.
HERE WE GO!
Argentine forward Joaquin Correa has swapped Lazio for Inter Milan, completing a reported €30million move to the San Siro.
The eight-cap international has won the Italian Cup and Copa America during his career and scored more than 50 goals at club level.
Credit: Getty BLUE IS THE COLOUR
Chelsea have unveiled their third kit for the 2020-21 season and it is fair to say it has split the fanbase.
Manufacturers Nike went for unique designs for the home and away strips and this alternative kit certainly falls into the same category.
Like the bright yellow away jersey it is a bold choice of blue and orange colours – and it will be loved by some but hated by others.
One fan wrote on Twitter: “Chelsea this is pure sex.”
But another one said: “Chelsea I love you but this is rank.”
GOOD AFTERNOON
Man Utd have reportedly decided Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland is their No1 transfer target.
The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new striker to succeed veteran Edinson Cavani, whose contract expires next summer.
Tottenham’s efforts to sign Adama Traore could hit the buffers amid a reported dispute concerning details surrounding the deal.
Rumours suggest negotiations between Spurs and Wolves have hit a brick wall despite them allegedly reaching a £40million agreement.
Harry Kane, meanwhile, reportedly wants a new £400,000-a-week contract after failing to secure a move to Manchester City.
Kurt Zouma is set to undergo a medical ahead of a £25m move from Chelsea to West Ham.
That will free up funds for the Blues to sign Sevilla Jules Kounde and they are expected to go in with another bid shortly.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly want a whopping £188mi for Kylian Mbappe with Real Madrid leading the race to sign him.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hopes the club are close to agreeing a new contract with Foxes FA Cup hero Youri Tielemans.
And AC Milan are on the verge of re-signing Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan from Chelsea, according to reports.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
