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      Manuel Locatelli ready to snub Arsenal transfer for Juventus having had heart set on move for a year

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      ARSENAL’s hopes of signing Manuel Locatelli look like they could be crushed amid reports of Juventus moving ahead in the race for the star. Tuttosport claims Massimo Allegri wants a deal for the player to be struck between the Turin giants and Sassuolo.
      Juventus are reportedly considering a player-plus-cash offer Arsenal target Manuel LocatelliCredit: Rex
      And it is thought the Mapei Stadium midfielder, 23, who has been one of Italy’s best performers at the Euros would prefer a move to the Old Lady. 
      Tuttosport claims Juventus, who finished fourth in Italy’s top-flight, may be open to putting forward a cash-plus-player proposal. 
      It is thought the club, who re-appointed Allegri as manager after sacking Andre Pirlo, could be willing to offer Radu Dragusin or Nicolo Fagioli as part of a deal.
      And Tuttosport suggests Locatelli, who has also been linked with Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, has been eyeing a Juve move for a year.
      It would mean Arsenal – who are expected to lose Granit Xhaka to Roma – may have to consider other midfield targets. 
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      The news comes a month after reports claimed the Gunners were eyeing a £34million move for Locatelli with the club set to cut at four midfielders loose. 
      The departure of Matteo Guendouzi to Marseille is expected to be followed by the exits of Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Lucas Torreira and wantaway Switzerland captain Xhaka. 
      Locatelli, who is due to play England in the Euro 2020 final, has made four starts for Roberto Mancini’s side netting two tournament goals. 
      And the Arsenal target notched up scored four times and three assists in 34 Serie A games for Sassuolo last term.
      His contract with the side, which he moved to from AC Milan in 2019, is due to expire in June 2023. 
      And the club finished eighth in Italy’s top-flight last term. 
      In June, Sky Sports Italia reported Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali’s claims that Arsenal were upping the ante in their efforts to sign Locatelli.
      However, the Gunners are facing stiff competition from Juve who are thought to have a special connection with officials at the Mapei Stadium, according to Football London. 
      Carnevali told Sky Sport Italia: “Arsenal have made an official bid for Locatelli.
      “They’re pushing hard to sign Manuel and it’s an important bid… we will see.
      Juventus target Manuel Locatelli is due play England in the finals of this year’s EurosCredit: Getty

       “Juventus also want Locatelli and we have a special relationship with them.
      “We can think about Locatelli’s future, but above all we care about his present and that means Italy doing well at the Euros.”
      In June reports suggested Locatelli is expected to sign a contract in Turin until 2026 worth around £48,000 per week.
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      Man Utd defender Eric Bailly wanted by Jose Mourinho in Roma transfer after revealing ‘we’ll meet in the future’

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      JOSE MOURINHO plans to raid Manchester United for defensive favourite Eric Bailly, according to reports.The Special One made Bailly his first signing as Old Trafford boss, paying Villarreal £30million for the Ivory Coast ace in 2016.
      Jose Mourinho is looking to make a summer swoop for Man United’s Eric BaillyCredit: Reuters
      Mourinho has just taken charge of Roma with the brief of lifting last season’s seventh-place finishers into Serie A’s top four.
      And multiple reports in Italy on Thursday claimed the Portuguese coach and SunSport columnist has set his sights on Bailly, 27.
      The centre-back has struggled for game time under current Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      He made 12 Premier League appearances last term, following just four two seasons ago and a dozen in 2018-19.
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      Roma could lose United old boy Chris Smalling this summer, with the 31-year-old linked with a potential departure.
      And Rome daily Il Tempo suggests Mourinho could offer Bailly an emotional reunion at the Stadio Olimpico.
      Bailly revealed a private phone call with his former boss in May after Mourinho parted company with the North London club.
      The pair were reported to have enjoyed a warm relationship during the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss’ time in charge at Old Trafford.
      The Ivorian said: “When he was sacked I sent him a message, and when he signed for Roma I spoke to him on the phone.

      Bailly has dropped down Manchester United’s pecking order under current boss Ole Gunnar SolskjaerCredit: PA:Press Association

      “We had a few laughs.  He’s a coach I’ve always been good with.
      “Hopefully he’ll do well in Italy, and we’ll meet in the future.”
      Bailly is under contract with United until 2024.
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      Jose Mourinho fumes about Man Utd and Tottenham exits and hits out at claims he was ‘disastrous’ at Prem clubs

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      JOSE MOURINHO has dismissed suggestions that his time in charge of both Man Utd and Tottenham were failures.The new Roma boss was sacked by Spurs in April having been at the club for just 17 months.
      Jose Mourinho has hit out at suggestions that his time at Man Utd and Spurs was not successfulCredit: Getty
      Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham in AprilCredit: Getty
      He won the Europa League with Man Utd in 2017 – one of three trophies he scooped at Old TraffordCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      His previous job was two years in charge of Manchester United, where he won the Europa League and EFL Cup.
      Mourinho – who is working for SunSport as a Euros columnist this summer – will take charge in Rome next season.
      And he refuted suggestions that his last two Premier League jobs were unsuccessful.
      Mourinho said: “I won three trophies at Manchester United and that was seen as a disaster.
      “I reached a cup final which I was not allowed to play at Tottenham, and that was seen as a disaster.
      “What’s a disaster for me is considered as a great success for others.”
      Mourinho was seen 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.
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      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.
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      Watch Italy captain Chiellini ‘bully’ Spain’s Alba during penalty shootout coin toss and playfully punch rival in face

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      GIORGIO CHIELLINI was captured psyching out Spain captain Jordi Alba before Italy’s penalty shootout win. The two skippers came together for the coin toss and it was there Chiellini got hands on with Alba.
      Giorgio Chiellini was captured psyching out opposing captain Jordi AlbaCredit: Reuters
      Giorgio Chiellini and Jordi Alba pictured embracingCredit: Reuters
      He grabbed, pushed and even playfully punched the Barcelona left-back despite then giving him a hug.
      According to the Mail, Alba was under the impression that referee Felix Brych’s coin had fallen for Spain.
      It had a blue an a red side, and when it came up red the left-back thought he had the pick of the ends – but red had actually been designated to Italy by German official Brych.
      Two tosses took place, first to decide the ends and then who shoots first, and both landed for the Azzurri.
      Fans picked up on the bizarre embrace and were convinced Juventus legend Chiellini was doing his best to get in Alba’s head.
      Some even suggested he was ‘bullying’ his smaller rival.

      Still can’t get over how funny Chiellini was before the shootout, the bloke punched Alba, bear hugged him a few times, and pushed him. It was absolutely ridiculous and very enjoyable.— Muddassir Hussain (@muddassirjourno) July 6, 2021

      One tweeted: “My word, Chiellini cooked Alba. Real leader. Alba drives home no confidence.”
      Another posted: “He was playing mind games and Alba knew it.”
      One commented: “The penalty shootout was over before it began. Italy had this wrapped up.”
      Another said: “Still can’t get over how funny Chiellini was before the shootout, the bloke punched Alba, bear hugged him a few times, and pushed him.
      “It was absolutely ridiculous and very enjoyable.”

      Never seen someone get so alpha’d on live tv 😂— nick (@nickgents21) July 6, 2021

      He was playing mind games and Alba knew it— ً (@MLWIV14) July 6, 2021

      Friendship? He was trying to get in his head and it worked— FinianS (@s_finian) July 6, 2021

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      The European Championship semi-final was played at Wembley but still had Italian and Spanish fans in attendance.
      Before the coin toss, Spain keeper Unai Simon sneakily began walking down towards the end which had the majority of his fans sitting.
      But after Chiellini won the toss, he chose the end where Italian supporters were sitting.
      It proved a smart decision, as they went on to win 4-2 on penalties and on Sunday will face the winner between England and Denmark.
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      Georgina Rodriguez’s sister sparks rumours Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner is pregnant with now-deleted picture

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could have his fifth child on the way amid rumours his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez is pregnant.The 27-year-old model’s sister Ivana sparked speculation her younger sibling was expecting to add to the Juventus star’s clan.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez could be expecting another child
      Ivana Rodriguez sparked speculation her sister was pregnant with this deleted snap

      Ronaldo, 36, currently has four children – Cristiano Jr as well as twins Eva and Mateo were born via a surrogate mother.
      Alana Martina’s mother is Rodriguez, the couple’s only child together.
      But the Spanish former Gucci shop assistant is raising them all as if they are her own since coupling up with Ronaldo back in 2017.
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      According to Spanish outlet OkDiario, Ivana Rodriguez has teased that her sister Georgina is pregnant again.
      The 31-year-old published a now-deleted picture of her sibling on Instagram in a white suit jacket with a heart emoji over her belly.
      SunSport previously reported that Georgina herself teased her own pregnancy last year with several cryptic baby posts.
      Although the rumours didn’t amount to anything, Ronaldo’s other half did admit that she wants more children in the future.
      The happy couple are yet to comment on the latest pregnancy speculation as they continue to relax on their luxury yacht.

      The family holiday comes following Portugal’s exit from Euro 2020 at the hands of Belgium in the last 16.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner – who is away with friends as well – will return to action with Juventus for pre-season in the coming weeks.
      Ronaldo has been the subject of speculation of his own concerning his playing future as he enters the final 12 months of his contract in Turin.
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      Liverpool ‘ask Lazio about Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer as they line up move for long-term Man Utd target’

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      LIVERPOOL have contacted Lazio regarding a move for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.The Reds are reportedly willing to pay up to £68.4million for the midfielder.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is a man in demandCredit: Getty
      But according to Calcio Mercato, Lazio club president Claudio Lotito will demand £85m for the Serbian.
      Contract talks between Lazio and Milinkovic-Savic’s representatives are said to be on ‘standby’.
      But he does still have three years remaining on his current deal.
      Milinkovic-Savic, 26, ‘dreams’ of a move to Real Madrid one day, with thhe 21-cap international born in Spain.
      But a move doesn’t make sense for Los Blancos this year.
      Liverpool are chasing a replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum. The Dutch midfielder, 30, opted to turn down a new contract at Anfield in favour of joining Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain.

      The Serb returned to pre-season training with Lazio this morningCredit: Getty
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      Milinkovic-Savic has long been linked with Manchester United but no concrete move has ever been close.
      Milinkovic-Savic, who is represented by former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, has made 247 appearances for Lazio since joining from Genk in 2015.
      He has scored 47 goals and conjured up 38 assist in six seasons.
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      Ex-Chelsea star Mateja Kezman represents Milinkovic-SavicCredit: PA:Press Association
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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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