CRISTIANO RONALDO is set to stay at Juventus after a summer of uncertainty, according to club chief Pavel Nedved.
The Portuguese superstar won the Golden Boot at Euro 2020 and Nedved has confirmed he will report to training this week.
Elsewhere, Dortmund are closing in on Donyell Malen with reports suggesting he is a replacement for Chelsea target Erling Haaland.
And Aston Villa are plotting to hand Jack Grealish a bumper new contract as they try and fight off Man City to keep their star man.
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SANCHO PROMISE TO HAALAND
Here’s one to get Manchester United fans excited.
New signing Jadon Sancho has promised Erling Haaland they “will soon meet again” sparking rumours of an Erling Haaland move to Old Trafford.
Haaland took to social media following Sancho’s move to Manchester, writing:
“Good luck on your next journey bro,
“We had some good times together! Can’t wait to see you shine!”
In reply Sancho said: “A connection like no other, we will soon meet again brother.
“Take care and good luck to you too.”
Interesting…
ISCO ON THE RADAR
Isco is a name that has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates for what seems like months.
And now the Express are reporting that Arsenal are ready to make their move as the 29-year-old enters the last year of his contract at Real Madrid.
With AS reporting that Isco is keen for a move away from the Bernabeu, a move could be on the cards for as little as £15million.
ALTERNATIVE TARGETS
Chelsea will not be shy to make big moves in the transfer market this summer according to the Mirror.
The Blues have been strongly linked for a move for Erling Haaland but Borussia Dortmund remain reluctant to sell.
Thomas Tuchel though won’t sit around if the move fails to materialise, with the Stamford Bridge outfit keen to hijack Jack Grealish’s proposed move from Aston Villa to Manchester City.
Euro 2020 winner Domenico Berardi of Sassuolo is another potential target as the Blues eye a title challenge after their Champions League triumph last season.
MORE ON MARTIAL
There may be an Anthony Martial transfer saga beginning to unfold.
According to Mundo Deportivo Manchester United are keen on offering Anthony Martial plus cash to Borussia Dortmund to partner him with new signing and ex-Dortmund man Jadon Sancho.
Joel Glazer though is thought to be opposed to the deal, preferring a cash only sale of Martial in an attempt to recoup some of the £73million fee that was paid for Jadon Sancho’s services.
BELLERIN PRICE SET
The Gunners have slapped a £17million asking price on right back Hector Bellerin.
Football.London are reporting that Serie A Champions Inter Milan are the favourites for Bellerin’s signature, with other teams in Italy and Spain also interested in the former Barcelona man.
Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta even confirmed his interest in Bellerin, but no concrete offer is believed to have been made yet.
TOUCHDOWN
Toby Alderweireld has landed in Doha ahead of his £13million move to Al-Duhail from Tottenham, The Sun’s Kostas Lianos reports.
Alderweireld was pictured in Qatar holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a scarf of his new club around his neck last night.
The defender is set for a new challenge in the Middle East following six impressive years at Spurs after joining from Atletico Madrid in 2015 for a fee close to £11.4m.
MARTIAL ON THE MOVE?
Jadon Sancho’s arrival at Manchester United may have paved the way for Anthony Martial to exit Old Trafford according to The Daily Star.
United are keen to recoup as much money as possible after Sancho’s £73million move and value Martial at as much as £50million.
Spurs are said to be interested in the Frenchman should Harry Kane leave the club, but Martial’s wage demands are said to be more than the North London outfit are willing to pay.
WILSON IN WEST LONDON
The Sun’s Tom Barclay reports that Harry Wilson’s switch from Liverpool to Fulham is actually an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy.
The Welshman, 25, completed what was initially thought to be a permanent switch from Liverpool to Craven Cottage on Saturday.
Wilson has been borrowed for a season before Fulham are obliged to buy him for £9million, provided certain likely criteria is met.
The deal could eventually rise to £12m with performance-related add-ons including winning promotion back to the Premier League.
XHAKA MOVE IN DOUBT
Reports emerging from Italy are suggesting that Granit Xhaka’s proposed move from Arsenal to Roma is now in serious doubt.
The 28-year-old has been heavily linked with Jose Mourinho’s Roma for weeks now but it now seems the move may be cancelled.
Il Tempo are reporting that negotiations have stopped as Roma are unwilling to meet Arsenal’s £17million valuation.
READY FOR RAPHA
Manchester United are edging ever-closer to the transfer of Real Madrid centre back Raphael Varane.
The Express are reporting that talks are progressing well between Manchester United and Real Madrid officials over a £39million move.
Varane signed for Los Blancos back in 2011 and has played 360 times for the club.
In a glittering period at Madrid, the defender has won three LaLiga titles, the Copa del Rey and four Champions Leagues.
During that time he has also won the 2018 World Cup with France where he was named in the team of the tournament.
It would be a major coup for United and add some defensive steel in the backline alongside Red Devils skipper Harry Maguire.
MAYBE MERIH
Juventus centre back Merih Demiral is a target for Borussia Dortmund according to Fabrizio Romano.
Romano reports that Juve have set an asking price of £30million for the 23-year-old Turkish international.
Both Manchester United and Arsenal have previously been linked with Demiral but it is Borussia Dortmund who look set to pounce.
TA-RA TAMMY?
Some more news concerning Chelsea forward department as Tammy Abraham edges closer to the exit door at Stamford Bridge.
The Mirror are reporting that Arsenal are lining up a £40million bid for the 21-year-old who struggled for game time under Thomas Tuchel last season.
Abraham has also been linked with a cash-plus player deal as the Blues are seemingly putting all their efforts into signing Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.
HELLO HAALAND?
Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund are closing in on signing PSV Eindhoven star Donyell Malen, according to reports.
The alleged transfer is a boost for European champions Chelsea, who are reportedly after Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
Should the German side complete a deal for the 22-year-old Malen, they may allow Haaland leave the club this summer.
The 21-year-old is thought to be Chelsea’s No1 transfer target as they are reportedly on the hunt for a new striker.
Haaland’s price tag is believed to be £150MILLION, although rumours suggest he’ll be available for just £65m in 2022 due to a release clause.
MAGPIE PLAN B
Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing a deal for Chelsea’s Ross Barkley should their attempts to sign Joe Willock fail.
Willock spent the second half of last season on loan at St. James’ Park and impressed Steve Bruce with eight goals in 14 games for the Magpies.
Newcastle though will not hang around if they fail to sign Willock, with 27-year-old Ross Barkley on the Magpies radar.
Barkley spent last season on loan at Aston Villa with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel making it clear Barkley is not in his future plans at Chelsea.
ANDERSEN THE EAGLE?
Crystal Palace are closing in on Joachim Andersen.
The Eagles look ready to strike a deal worth £19million – rising to a possible £23m with add-ons – for the Danish defender.
Andersen, who has also drawn interest from Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester United, is believed to have held extremely positive talks with new Palace boss Patrick Vieira.
The centre-back, 25, is set to agree a five-year contract with the South Londoners after impressing in his loan spell for relegated Fulham last season.
RONALDO STAYING PUT
According to the Mail Online Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be staying in Turin amid speculation he may leave the Old Lady.
Juve vice-president Pavel Nedved insists the superstar will stay at the club, telling Sky Sports Italia:
“Ronaldo will return to training on Monday and he will stay with us.”
Ronaldo is entering the final year of his contract at Juve with reports suggesting PSG, Manchester United and Real Madrid are all interested in a move for the 36-year-old.
OLSEN’S OFF
West Ham are interested in signing Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen, according to reports.
The Swede, 31, spent last season on loan at Everton after being deemed surplus to requirements in the Italian capital.
Olsen would be unlikely to usurp current first choice Lukasz Fabianski.
But the Hammers are reportedly wary of their ageing set of keepers, with the Pole 36 and deputies Darren Randolph and David Martin 34 and 35 respectively.
DAL ME IN
AC Milan remain interested in re-signing Man Utd right-back Diogo Dalot on loan.
Dalot spent last season on loan at the Serie A giants and even played against his parent club, United, in the Europa League.
But Milan were defeated over the two legs.
According to Calciomercato, the Red Devils want a loan fee amounting to just under £4milllion.
And United want an option to buy in the deal.
FREEDOM PASS
The Premier League have revealed that they are ‘anticipating mandatory checks’ regarding Covid-19 status during the upcoming season.
After playing the vast majority of last season behind closed doors, games are expected to go ahead in front of full stadiums when the English top flight returns next month.
But the Prem are considering making it mandatory for fans to be double-jabbed in order to attend matches.
And in an official statement, they revealed that they want all ‘fans to be vaccinated’.
They said: “Like everyone we had hoped for no restrictions, however we’d been planning on the basis that we might need something at some point in season.
“Our priority is the safety of the supporters, players, and those working in the stadium.
“In anticipation of mandatory checks at some point, we have been working with clubs to establish the best way of doing Covid-19 certification as well as learning from experience of other sports.”
NEED NO MAR
Man Utd will look to sell Anthony Martial after signing Jadon Sancho, reports say.
United finally wrapped up and announced the a deal with Sancho, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund for £73million.
It came one year after the England forward’s move to Old Trafford collapsed as Dortmund held out for £108m.
In the period since, Frenchman Martial, 25, failed to make an impact with only seven goals.
It was instead veteran Edison Cavani, 34, who emerged as United’s threat in front of goal, with Sancho, 21, now adding to the front line.
But according to the Daily Star, Martial’s future has now been left in the balance with the club hoping to sell him.
NED HAPPENING
Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to stay at Juventus by vice president Pavel Nedved, ending any transfer speculation.
Ronaldo has just one year left on his contract with the Italians and having not extended it, question marks over his future were raised.
PSG and former clubs Manchester United and Real Madrid have both been linked with the superstar forward.
But Juve legend and now club chief Nedved have told them to forget about it, as Ronaldo is staying put.
He told Sky Sport: “Ronaldo has been called up for July 26, he’ll be back on Monday and will stay with us.”
TAKING THE MIK
Arsenal have signed former Fulham starlet Mika Biereth, according to reports.
The 18-year-old banged in 21 goals in 21 games last season for the Cottagers’ youth team.
But after attracting interest from elsewhere, the Englishman snubbed a new deal at Craven Cottage in favour of a move.
And according to The Athletic, Arsenal have won the race for his signature.
Biereth will become the latest in a steady line of attacking talent to come through the Gunners academy, with an emphasis having been placed on promising strikers.
CAR BLIMEY
Jamie Carragher has hit out at Georginio Wijnaldum after the Dutchman pointed to social media abuse when discussing his Liverpool exit.
He appeared to exit on good terms with the Reds faithful, receiving a rapturous ovation after being substituted during his final game.
But when discussing his departure with the The Guardian, he subsequently revealed that he felt scapegoated by the online section of the club’s fanbase.
And he also admitted that he didn’t feel supported by owners FSG.
Liverpool legend Carragher, however, isn’t having his claims.
The 43-year-old tweeted: “I love Gini but this is not right, social media is a circus & every club has clowns.
“Turn off your notifications & if it’s bothering you that much delete the app! He wanted more money the club said no, that’s football!”
FEEL THE BERN
Bernd Leno is unlikely to leave Arsenal this summer, despite links of a move away.
According to journalist Charles Watts, “there’s no whispers about Leno going anywhere.”
He said on his Youtube channel: “I can’t see Bernd Leno leaving this summer, so if he [Ramsdale] does come in, you’d imagine the two of them would be competing for the No 1 spot.
“Unless Arsenal very secretly got something agreed for Bernd Leno, they’re going to have to do something very, very quickly if Ramsdale is to come in and be the absolute guaranteed No 1.
“I haven’t heard anything about Leno, there’s no whispers about Leno going anywhere.”
ZAK IT OFF
Denis Zakaria has told Borussia Monchengladbach he wants to leave this summer, according to sporting director Max Eberl.
The Bundesliga side have attempted to renew Zakaria’s contract, which expires in 2022, but to no avail.
Instead, the midfielder has made it clear he wants to move on, and that could trigger the attention of Arsenal, who have been linked.
Eberl revealed the update to reporters, saying: “With Denis, we have been trying to extend his contract since October.
“Denis and his management told us pretty clearly that they would prefer a transfer this summer.”
Manchester United and Manchester City could take note, having registered an interest in Zakaria earlier this year.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
