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      Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s agent addresses Man Utd transfer links and says Italy star will ‘consider’ offers

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      GIOVANNI DI LORENZO is open to a potential Manchester United switch, according to a representative of the Italy international. The Napoli full-back, who was one of the Azzurri’s best performers during their triumphant Euro 2020 run, is reportedly attracting interest from Old Trafford. 
      Giovanni Di Lorenzo is reportedly open to considering a transfer offer from Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      Di Lorenzo, 27, was part of the team who beat England in a dramatic final penalty shootout at Wembley. 
      The versatile right-back, who began his playing career as a striker, made six match-winning appearances for Roberto Mancini’s side during the tournament.  
      United officials are thought to have been keeping tabs on the Serie A ace for more than a year with the club reportedly making contact with the player’s reps in March 2020. 
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      And Di Lorenzo’s agent Mario Guiffredi hinted a bid for the player – who is reportedly valued at around £17million – could be considered if Old Trafford officials made an offer. 
      Guiffredi told Radio Marte: “I read about Manchester United but now it is newspaper talk.
      “If there were real things, we would be the ones to communicate it to Napoli. At the moment no request has arrived.
      “If offers arrive, we are obliged to take them into consideration, also in the interest of Napoli, because it is the president himself who has put everyone on the market.
      “So, we feel we are on the market. If an appropriate offer arrives it’ll be discussed and considered.

      “(President Aurelio) De Laurentiis spoke at the press conference explaining Napoli’s losses, and that all his players are transferable and that, if appropriate offers arrive, he will evaluate them himself.”
      Di Lorenzo joined Napoli, who finished fifth in Serie A last season, in a £7m move from top-flight rivals Empoli in July 2019. 
      His current contract with the side is set to expire in June 2025. 
      In 2020 the Red Devils were thought to have been eyeing Di Lorenzo as potential cover for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. 
      The defender’s ability to play across the back four is thought to be appealing to the club. 
      Reports claim United are also interested in a possible swoop for Atletico Madrid and England star Kieran Trippier. 
      However, the club is thought to have been put off by Atletico’s £20million asking price for the lifelong Man United fan. 
      Man United are also thought to be interested in Kieran TrippierCredit: Getty
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      Chelsea ‘ask Juventus about Federico Chiesa transfer and willing to pay £85m for Italy’s Euro 2020 star’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly been rebuffed by Juventus in their quest to sign winger Federico Chiesa for £85million.The 23-year-old was one of the players of the tournament at Euro 2020 as he helped Italy win their first European Championship since 1968.
      Italy star Federico Chiesa proved to be influential in the Azzurri winning Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Chelsea have reportedly had an £85million offer for Chiesa knocked back by JuventusCredit: Getty
      Chiesa is currently halfway through a two-year loan spell in Turin from Fiorentina, with the Old Lady having an obligation to permanently sign him next year.
      That deal could be worth as much as £43million, and it has been claimed they have rejected an offer from the Blues almost twice as much as that.
      According to Bild journalist Christian Falk, the West Londoners have identified the player as a key target with Thomas Tuchel looking to strengthen his side.
      Russian owner Roman Abramovich is willing to splash the cash this summer after Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time.
      And the Premier League giants are said to have tabled an £85m bid to sign the forward, though Juve refused to entertain the offer.
      Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann previously spoke of his admiration for Chiesa, though he conceded that he could prove too costly.
      He remarked: “Chiesa is a great player, I think he’s extraordinary.
      “He’s very fast with very good dribbling and finishing, but he also has a very, very high pricetag.”

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      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano followed up on Chelsea’s alleged offer by declaring that the Serie A outfit are not prepared to part ways with him.
      The Italian journalist tweeted: “Juventus have no intention to open talks with any club for Federico Chiesa.
      “Chelsea, Bayern… there’s no chance. He’s considered ‘untouchable’.
      “Juve paid €10m [£8.5m] loan fee in 2020… and will pay €40m [£34m] to Fiorentina in 2022 as obligation to buy + €10m [£8.5m] add-ons.”
      As well as Chiesa, Chelsea are also determined to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
      Though it is understood that BVB will only let their prized asset go for £150million.
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      Donnarumma writes emotional goodbye to AC Milan fans ahead of PSG transfer and insists club will ‘remain in my heart’

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      ITALY’S Euro 2020 hero Gianluigi Donnarumma has penned a farewell letter to AC Milan fans ahead of transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.The 22-year-old goalkeeper earned legendary status in his homeland with two saves in the shootout against England on Sunday to win the trophy for the Azzurri.
      Italy’s Euro 2020 hero Gianluigi Donnarumma has penned a farewell letter to AC Milan fansCredit: Getty
      The star seems set to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transferCredit: Getty
      His displays at the showpiece, while wearing his specialised spiked gloves, also led to him making the team of the tournament as well as being crowned the player of it.
      Donnarumma’s performances were even more remarkable due to the constant speculation over his future.
      After making his debut aged only 16, the star played 251 matches for AC Milan but seems certain to head to France with PSG after his contract at the San Siro expired.
      Now he has bid an emotional farewell to the Rossoneri via Instagram alongside a video compilation of his best saves.
      Donnarumma wrote: “Some choices are difficult, but they are part of a man’s growth.
      “I arrived at Milan when I was little more than a child, for eight years I wore this shirt with pride, we fought, suffered, won, cried, celebrated, together with my team-mates, my coaches, all those who have made and are part of the club, together with our fans who are an integral part of what has been a family for many years.
      “In the Rossoneri shirt I also achieved personal goals, such as my debut at 16 in Serie A. I lived through extraordinary years that I will never forget.
      “Now the time has come to say goodbye, a choice that was not easy, indeed, and certainly a post is not enough to explain it, or perhaps it cannot even be explained because the deepest feelings can hardly be translated into words.”

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      Donnarumma made his debut for Milan aged 16 back in 2015Credit: EPA

      He added: “What I can say is that sometimes it is right to choose to change, to face difficult challenges, to grow, to complete oneself.
      “All the Rossoneri I met, from the first to the last day, will always remain in my heart as an important, indeed fundamental part of the life path that made me what I am.
      “I wish Milan all possible success and I do it with my heart, for the affection that binds me to these colours, a feeling that distance and time cannot erase.”
      Donnarumma leaves Milan after helping them qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2014.
      His contract expired at the end of June after he snubbed the offer of a new one.
      He is believed to have agreed a five-year deal at PSG and is expected to be officially announced as their player once he returns from holiday after the Euros.
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      Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud set to complete £850k AC Milan transfer on Friday on £50k-a-week deal

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is reportedly set to undergo his AC Milan medical on Friday as he edges closer to departing Chelsea.The 34-year-old is understood to have agreed a deal until 2023 at the San Siro after falling out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is reportedly closing in on a switch to AC MilanCredit: Rex
      Giroud is scheduled to arrive in Milan shortly to complete his medical
      The French striker was limited to just eight Premier League starts in the 2020-21 campaign, despite Timo Werner’s struggles in front of goal.
      He had been set to depart West London on a free transfer, only for the Blues to trigger a one-year contract extension in April to avoid losing him for nothing.
      And according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 2018 World Cup winner is close to joining Milan for £850,000.
      They state that he will earn around £50,000-a-week at the San Siro, with the Rossoneri having the option to keep him at the club until 2024.
      It has also been stated that Giroud is due to shortly arrive in Milan ahead of his proposed medical on Friday.
      And just like at Chelsea, the ex-Montpellier ace is expected to compete for a starting spot and is likely to alternate with Zlatan Ibrahimovic up top.
      Giroud has spent the previous nine years in England after joining Arsenal in 2012 after helping La Paillade win the Ligue 1 title.
      In total, the centre-forward appeared in the English top-flight on 255 occasions – chipping in with 90 goals and 28 assists.

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      And he could be joined in Milan by Chelsea team-mate and compatriot Tiemoue Bakayoko.
      The 26-year-old, who has been shipped out on loan three times by the Blues, is set to return to Milan where he spent the 2018-19 campaign.
      Milan reportedly had an option to make Bakayoko’s loan permanent for a £35m fee two years ago but declined.

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      Roma complete £10m Rui Patricio transfer as Wolves goalkeeper becomes Jose Mourinho’s first signing at Serie A side

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      RUI PATRICIO has become Jose Mourinho’s first signing for Roma after completing his move from Wolves. The Portuguese keeper will follow fellow Portuguese Mourinho to Italy as Roma confirmed the move on social media.
      Rui Patricio with new Roma manager Jose Mourinho after joining from WolvesCredit: Getty
      Welcome to #ASRoma, Rui Patricio! 🧤🇵🇹We are proud to continue supporting international charities as they strive to raise awareness about missing children around the world.By working together, we can all improve the chances of kids being reunited safely with loved ones. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/k7OM17Ls65— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 13, 2021

      According to The Athletic, the deal is believed to be around £10million with Patricio arriving in time for the start of pre-season.
      Roma also continued to use their signing as a chance to raise awareness to missing people around Italy.
      They tweeted: “We are proud to continue supporting international charities as they strive to raise awareness about missing children around the world.
      “By working together, we can all improve the chances of kids being reunited safely with loved ones.”
      With Patricio on the way to the Italian capital, Wolves are closing in on signing Olympiacos keeper Jose Sa for £6.8million this week.
      Sa, who managed to keep an impressive 15 clean sheets out of 29 games in Greece last season, will be one of Bruno Lage’s first signings.
      Lage was unveiled as Wolves’ new boss last month, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo – who left the club at the end of the season and has since joined Tottenham.

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      Patricio finds himself replacing out-of-favour stopper Pau Lopez at the Stadio Olimpico.
      The former Spurs keeper was not wanted by Mourinho for the new season.
      And Lopez has now completed a season-long loan move to Marseille.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off bum and incredible figure as she swims underwater on holiday

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has made a splash on social media after she showed off her incredible figure while swimming underwater.The 27-year-old is currently in Mallorca with partner Cristiano Ronaldo before the Juventus striker reports back to Turin for pre-season training.
      Model Georgina Rodriguez shared a video on social media of her swimming underwater
      Rodriguez regularly shows off her incredible figure to her 25.9 million followers
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Rodriguez has been having fun in the Balearic Sea
      Ronaldo whisked Rodriguez and his family off to Majorca following Portugal’s Euro 2020 exit earlier this month.
      Their luxury yacht trip has now seen them reach Mallorca, with the pair both keeping their fans updated on their travels.
      Model Rodriguez has delighted her 25.9 million Instagram followers after sharing a clip of her having fun in the Balearic Sea.
      Commenting on the video, one user messaged: “Omgggggg Georgina, so beautiful.”
      Another remarked: “The little mermaid.”
      A third cheekily added: “Oh Cris you are lucky.”
      Meanwhile one simply stated: “I love this girl.”
      Ronaldo also shared an image of him on holiday to his 313 million followers where he and Rodriguez can be seen embracing on board their yacht.
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      Captioning the picture, he said: “My love.”
      Despite Portugal failing to defend their Euro title, the five-time Ballon d’Or was crowned as the tournament’s top goalscorer.
      Fernando Santos’ side may have exited at the last-16 stage, but Ronaldo managed to bang in five goals from his three group stage matches.
      With just a year left on his contract in Italy, Ronaldo is facing an uncertain future at Juventus with Paris Saint-Germain keen to secure his services.
      Though his Old Lady team-mate Danilo is confident he will remain at the Allianz Stadium beyond the summer.

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      Aaron Ramsey future in doubt as Juventus want transfer exit for £400k-a-week midfielder and replace him with Locatelli

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly ready to sell Aaron Ramsey this summer in a bid to cut their wage bill.The former Arsenal midfielder arrived on a free transfer in 2019 but has failed to make a significant impact in Turin.
      Aaron Ramsey could be let go by Juventus this summerCredit: Getty
      New coach Massimiliano Allegri is not thought to be a huge fan of the Welshman amid his pursuit of Manuel Locatelli.
      The Sassuolo player, fresh off starring for Italy at Euro 2020, is nearing a move to Juventus for a reported fee of £25million plus a Bianconeri player.
      That could push Ramsey towards the exit door having scored just six goals in 65 matches for the club.
      According to Tuttosport, Juve are ready to consider offers but are yet to find a suitable buyer for the 30-year-old.
      Cutting the wage bill is said to be a key aspect of their summer business with Ramsey reportedly earning £400,000-a-week.
      However that figure is said to be closer to £135,000-a-week after bonuses by other outlets.

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      Ramsey still has another two years left to run with the Serie A giants.
      Juventus could also look to cash in on Federico Chiesa following his star turn at the Euros.
      Bayern Munich are reportedly keen on the winger, who has a price tag of over £70m with neither club nor player expecting a sale.
      Centre-back Merih Demiral could be another on the move amid links with Manchester United, Everton and Arsenal.
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      Inter Milan reveal new home kit for 2021-22 season with bizarre snakeskin design and fans are in LOVE with it

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      INTER MILAN have unveiled their new home kit for the 2021-22 season.The Serie A champions will turn out in a Nike ‘snakeskin’ design in the new campaign.
      Inter have broken away from their traditional stripes
      Inter’s badge features in gold trim
      The likes of Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez and Co will don the new effort next term.
      The shirt features a snakeskin pattern that fluctuates between different shades of blue.
      The Nike logo and club crest are in gold trim befitting their champion status.
      Conspicuous by its absence, however, is the Pirelli logo on their chest.
      The tyre company have become synonymous with Inter down the years, having been their shirt sponsor since 1995.
      But their deal finally came to an end this year.
      No replacement has yet been announced.
      Despite the omission, many fans are loving the new effort.
      The design is modelled ahead of the new season
      Inter will be playing in a snakeskin design next term
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      One wrote: “Ok I’ve finished being cross at the Italians now. That is gorgeous.”
      A second commented: “That’s fabulous. It’s not a proper Inter shirt but it’s fantastic.”
      And a third added: “I love it that’s a thing of beauty that is.”
      One cheekily mentioned controversial new signing Hakan Calhanoglu, who left AC Milan on a free transfer to join Inter this summer.
      He wrote: “Should fit Hakan like a glove then ;).”
      Sticking with the snake theme, Inter are set to wear one on their new away kit.
      The white effort features a blue snake wrapped around the jersey.
      Inter’s away features a blue snakeCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
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