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      Roma target Chelsea outcast Emerson over summer transfer to replace Leonardo Spinazzola with Marcelo talk ‘fake news’

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      ROMA are plotting a move for Chelsea defender Emerson, according to reports.The left-back is one of several players who could reportedly leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with Marcos Alonso also linked with an exit.
      Emerson looks set to depart Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
      Lazio are believed to be interested in Emerson but could now be challenged by rivals Roma, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.
      They view the Italy ace as a replacement for Leonardo Spinnazola, who could be out for up to six months with an Achilles injury.
      Another Italian journalist, Angelo Mangiante, reports Chelsea are seeking £21.4million for Emerson, despite the fact he played just two league games last season.
      Emerson has spent three years at Chelsea after joining from Roma.
      And the Serie A side are chasing the 26-year-old, not Real Madrid ace Marcelo, claims Fabrizio Romano.
      He describes Roma’s reported interest in the Brazilian as “fake news”, and Di Marzio instead suggests Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Ramy Bensebaini is the player on their radar.
      And Roma may have to seek out a deal for the Algerian since Emerson has also attracted attention from Inter Milan and Napoli.
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      Fabrizio Romano has squashed rumours linking Marcelo to RomaCredit: Getty

      Juventus have also been linked with Emerson in the past so he looks destined to return to Serie A.
      His exit could allow Chelsea to bring in a full-back, though so far the club’s transfer efforts seem focused on signing a centre-back.
      England star Ben White and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba have both been reported as targets for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
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      Watch Jose Mourinho ride a VESPA around Roma’s training ground as he gets pre-season training underway at new club

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      NEW Roma manager Jose Mourinho has been enjoying some Italian culture by driving a VESPA around the club’s training ground.The SunSport columnist recently arrived in Rome after his team returned to training ahead of the upcoming season.
      Jose Mourinho has been riding a Vespa around Roma’s training groundCredit: Getty
      The manager’s license plate was his initialsCredit: Getty
      The 58-year-old was filmed by a man on a golf buggyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/josemourinho/
      Portuguese coach Mourinho has just started his new job at RomaCredit: Getty
      The 58-year-old has shared a video on Instagram of him riding the iconic Italian-made scooter while being filmed by several cameras.
      One cameraman is sitting on a golf buggy, which makes the video even more bizarre.
      It’s unclear at this stage why Mourinho was driving a Vespa around Roma’s training ground, although we assume it was for business and not pleasure.
      The ex-Chelsea manager was greeted by dozens of Roma supporters when he arrived in the Italian capital at the beginning of July.
      Mourinho has replaced fellow Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca at the Stadio Olimpico and is aiming to close the gap on Inter Milan.
      Roma finished seventh in Serie A last term – TWENTY-NINE points behind the champions.
      The Italian giants also finished six points being rivals Lazio and haven’t won a trophy for 13 years.
      Mourinho was sacked by Premier League side Tottenham in April and hasn’t lifted silverware since winning the Europa League at Manchester United in May 2017.

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      The two-time Champions League winner is reportedly interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, although Juventus are also believed to be keen on the player.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, Mourinho has hired five scouts from across Europe to help the club in the transfer market, including ex-Leicester man Jose Fontes.
      Mourinho has already suffered a huge blow at his new club, losing defender Leonardo Spinazzola to serious injury at Euro 2020.
      The Roma boss is said to be interested in signing his former player Marcelo from Real Madrid as a replacement for the Italy international.
      Mourinho believes England manager Gareth Southgate is making the right decisions after the Three Lions progressed to the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
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      PSG snap-up Achraf Hakimi on five-year deal in transfer from Inter Milan with Sergio Ramos set for medical TONIGHT

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are set to confirm the signing of Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan, according to reports.The defender has put pen to paper on a five-year deal to complete his third transfer in three years.
      Achraf Hakimi is set to confirm his move to PSG after completing a medical
      Sergio Ramos is set to follow Hakimi to the French capital
      Hakimi, 22, successfully completed a medical with PSG on Tuesday and the move will be announced shortly according to journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi.
      PSG agreed a £59million fee with Inter for Hakimi last month after the Serie A champions rejected a bid from Chelsea.
      And the French outfit are not stopping there, with Sergio Ramos set to undergo a medical in the next few hours, reports Fabrizio Romano.
      The 35-year-old has been a free agent since his release by Real Madrid in June.
      Romano suggests Ramos will sign a two-year deal with PSG, with the club also set to confirm the addition of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      Donnarumma was targeted by Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona on a free transfer but has chosen Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
      A loan transfer for Moise Kean is still on the cards and PSG are awaiting a final decision from Everton and Rafa Benitez, according to Romano.
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      Hakimi won Serie A with Inter last season but will now move to a fourth country in his short career, having previously played for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
      And news of his transfer means Chelsea will have to focus on other targets, such as Adam Traore.
      Thomas Tuchel is still yet to make a signing as Blues boss but he is believed to be keen on Erling Haaland and midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
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      Maurizio Sarri admits he made ‘sensational mistake’ leaving Chelsea and wishes he had chance to work with Mason Mount

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      MAURIZIO SARRI says he made a ‘sensational mistake’ by leaving Chelsea.The Italian also revealed he would have loved to work with England ace Mason Mount and several other Blues stars who arrived after he left.
      Maurizio Sarri says he made a ‘sensational mistake’ by leaving ChelseaCredit: AFP
      And the Italian would have loved to work with Mason MountCredit: Getty
      Sarri, 62, was Blues boss for one season only – 2018-19 – coming third in the Premier League and winning the Europa League after arriving from Napoli.
      But he left at the end of the campaign to return to Italy to be closer to his elderly parents in his homeland.
      The chain-smoking gaffer then took charge at Juventus but only lasted 14 months.
      Having been jobless since last August, Lazio announced the veteran boss is set to take charge at the Stadio Olimpico this summer with a hilarious tweet poking fun at his tobacco habit.
      And in his first interview in nearly a year, the wily old boss revealed his regret at leaving Stamford Bridge.
      He told SportItalia: “I had more fun at Napoli [than Juventus]. And [also] the last few months at Chelsea.
      “At Chelsea I made a sensational mistake, that of wanting to return to Italy at all costs. Marina [Granovskaia] stonewalled me to leave Chelsea, I had this desire to return to Italy.”
      Since Sarri’s departure, Mount has forced his way into the first team and has become one of England’s brightest talents.

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      The club also heavily invested in their playing squad and Sarri rues the fact he was not around long enough to work with some of them.
      He added: “Chelsea are a great club, in the following years they signed many young players suitable for me.
      “I lived a rather difficult situation, everything in the hands of Marina and she had a thousand problems to solve.
      “The football aspect was in the hands of the staff, not having the economic power available. Then came [Timo] Werner, [Kai] Havertz, Mount, [Hakim] Ziyech: all suitable for me and my way to play.”
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      Arsenal joined by Atalanta and Napoli in Sander Berge transfer race but NO club will meet £35m release clause

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      ATALANTA are reportedly set to join Arsenal and Napoli in the battle to sign Sheffield United’s Sander Berge. But the Italian and Prem giants have reportedly baulked at the release clause fee for the injury-hit midfielder.
      Atalanta are reported to be joining the race to sign Sheffield United’s Sander BergeCredit: PA
      The Huddersfield Daily Examiner and outlets in Italy claim Atalanta want to recruit the Norway midfielder on loan for the upcoming season.
      And the Gewiss Stadium side – who finished third in Serie A last term – want to have the choice of making the agreement permanent at the end of the season.
      However, Blades fans will be hoping Sheffield United’s hierarchy turn their noses up at the Italian side’s proposal.  
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      Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly on the cusp of bidding farewell to Granit Xhaka with the wantaway Switzerland skipper linked with a move to Roma this summer. 
      The Gunners are rumoured to be eyeing up Sheff Utd’s Norway international as a Xhaka replacement.
      However, Blades chiefs are adamant he is not for sale despite their recent relegation to the Championship.
      It means the Gunners, Atalanta or Napoli will have to cough up the £35m release clause payment should they wish to buy the Norway star. 
      However, it is thought all three clubs see that asking price as too steep and have been put off from lodging a bid. 
      And the trio are reported to have reservations about Berge’s fitness following a recent injury spell which has seen him spend five months out of action following a hamstring strain. 
      The Blades are reportedly unwilling to consider bids below £35million for BergeCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun

      Sheffield United gaffer Slavisa Jokanovic is keen on retaining the services of the former Belgium Pro League ace
      The player, who has 24 Norway international caps, sealed a four-and-half-year £22m move to the Blades from Genk in January 2020. 
      And he netted his first goal for the side in a 3-1 win against Tottenham in July that year. 
      It is thought Jokanovic sees the player as being part of his plans to secure promotion to the Prem at the end of next season. 
      Atalanta are thought to want to take Berge on a season-long loan before considering a permanent moveCredit: Getty
      In a press conference on Friday (July 3) Jokanovic said:  “I have some information about it being some kind of possibility (Sander leaving).
      “I have not had an opportunity to talk with him, but the first time I speak with him I will encourage him to stay with us.”
      Sheffield United dropped into the Championship last term after winning just seven of the 38 top-flight games they played. 
      The club are targeting a return to the top tier of the game at the end of the 2021-22 season.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo tops Instagram rich list for the first time above Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson by earning £1.2m EACH POST

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      FOOTBALL superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Instagram rich list for the first time after dethroning wrestling legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.It is believed the Juventus forward can charge up to £1.2million PER POST on the social media platform, more than any other celeb.

      Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, is the biggest name on InstagramCredit: The Mega Agency
      According to social media marketing firm Hopper HQ, Ronaldo can charge advertisers $1.6m – around £1.2m – for a post on his account.
      The former Real Madrid star has more than 308MILLION followers on the social media platform, more than any other individual on the planet.
      It’s the first time Ronaldo has topped the Insta money list ahead of former WWE star and movie icon Johnson, which began in 2017.
      Here, SunSport takes a look at the top ten list – which includes another football legend.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo – £1.16M per post
      Ronaldo, 36, tops the list thanks to his huge following on Instagram.
      Reports claim the ex-Manchester United forward’s estimated cost for an Insta post has increased from around £646k to move up two places on the list.
      Ronaldo has recently done social media adverts with Clear, LiveScore and Insparya – but definitely not Coca-Cola.

      Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – £1.1M
      WWE legend ‘The Rock’ can reportedly command $1.52m – around £1.1m – for a sponsored Instagram post.
      The 49-year-old has more than 250m followers and previously topped the rich list in 2020.
      Since quitting Vince McMahon’s company, he’s starred in several major films – including the Fast & Furious and Jumanji franchises.

      Ariana Grande – £1.1M
      It is believed singer Ariana Grande can charge advertisers $1.51m – around £1.1m – for an Insta post.
      The 28-year-old has more than 248m followers, making her the most followed singer on the social media platform.
      She’s best known for hit singles ‘Problem’, ‘One Last Time’ and ‘Thank U, Next’.

      Kylie Jenner – £1.08M
      Fourth on the list is reality star Kylie Jenner, who can reportedly command $1.49m – around £1.08m – for a sponsored Insta post.
      The 23-year-old is one of the most followed celebs on the planet, boasting 245m on Instagram.
      She achieved international fame by starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, a reality TV show that aired between 2007 and 2021.
      Kylie Jenner is the biggest reality TV star on InstagramCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Selena Gomez – £1.08M
      It is believed singer and actress Selena Gomez can receive $1.46m – around £1.06m – for a sponsored Insta post.
      An advert on the 28-year-old’s account is displayed to her 241m followers.
      She rose to fame as a Disney star in her teenage years before starring in several notable movies, including Spring Breakers, Getaway and The Fundamentals of Caring.

      Kim Kardashian – £1.02M
      Kim Kardashian can reportedly get $1.41m – around £1.02m – for a sponsored Instagram post.
      The 40-year-old has more than 232m followers on the social media platform, just behind her younger sister Kylie Jenner.
      She is best known for starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians and is married to rapper Kanye West, although the couple separated earlier this year.

      Lionel Messi – £840K
      Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is the only other footballer on the rich list, with reports suggesting he can charge advertisers $1.16m – around £840k – for an Insta post.
      The 34-year-old, who is currently without a club following the expiration of his Barcelona contract, has 224m followers on Instagram.
      He’s won ten LaLiga titles, four Champions Leagues and the Ballon d’Or a record six times during his illustrious career.
      Lionel Messi is currently without a clubCredit: Getty
      Beyonce – £830K
      Music icon Beyonce can reportedly command $1.14m – around £830k – for a sponsored Instagram post.
      The 39-year-old is the third-most followed singer on the social media platform, with more than 190m watching her feed.
      She gained international fame as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child before achieving solo success with the hit singles ‘Crazy in Love’, ‘Irreplaceable’ and ‘Single Ladies’.

      Justin Bieber – £810K
      Singer Justin Bieber is said to receive $1.11m – around £810k – for a sponsored Insta post.
      The 27-year-old has more than 180m followers on Instagram, making him the most followed male singer on the planet.
      He became a teen idol with the release of ‘Baby’ in 2010, followed by hit singles ‘What Do You Mean?’ and ‘Sorry’.

      Kendall Jenner – £760K
      Tenth on the Instagram rich list is celeb Kendall Jenner, who can command $1.05m – around £760k – for a sponsored post.
      The 25-year-old has more than 172m followers on the platform, making her the third-most followed reality star.
      Like her aforementioned sisters, she achieved international fame by appearing in Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes to fly to Italy to thrash out Juventus star’s future amid Man Utd transfer links

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly set to jet into Italy to discuss his client’s future at the club.The 36-year-old has been linked with a move away from Turin this summer having entered the final year of his contract.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes will speak with Juventus over his future in Turin
      Portuguese legend Ronaldo has just one year left on his deal at the Allianz StadiumCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United are believed to be eyeing up a shock move to bring him back to Old Trafford – 12 years after he left to join Real Madrid.
      But they are understood to face competition from French giants Paris Saint-Germain who are keen for him to play alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
      Ronaldo, who is currently on holiday with his family in Majorca following Portugal’s Euro 2020 exit, is due back at Juve on July 14 for pre-season training.
      And according to Tuttosport, Ronaldo’s agent Mendes will soon be arriving in Milan where he will meet with Juve’s football director Federico Cherubini.
      They state that they plan to clarify what Ronaldo’s future is with the Old Lady amid rumours he could pen a new deal at the Allianz Stadium.
      It has been speculated that Mendes has asked Juventus to extend the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract until 2023.
      Renewal talks between the player and Juventus are not believed to have started yet.
      Ronaldo, who recently topped the 2021 Instagram rich list, has starred since arriving in Italy from Los Blancos in 2018.
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      Mendes is believed to have already asked the Old Lady to extend Ronaldo’s stay at the clubCredit: Reuters

      In just 133 games for the club he has banged in a whopping 101 goals -becoming the fastest player to reach a century of strikes for Juve.
      His 29 Serie A goals in the 2020-21 campaign saw him win the golden boot ahead of Romelu Lukaku.
      And he added the Coppa Italia title to his trophy cabinet as Juventus beat Atalanta 2-1 in the final.
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