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    Jose Mourinho wants Cristiano Ronaldo transfer reunion at Roma despite Real Madrid bust-up, says Christian Vieri

    CHRISTIAN VIERI believes Jose Mourinho is keen to take Cristiano Ronaldo to Roma.There has been a lot of speculation about the striker’s future, with Manchester United and PSG both linked with a blockbuster transfer.
    Christian Vieri thinks Jose Mourinho will want Cristiano Ronaldo to spearhead his Roma attack
    Jose Mourinho previously worked with Ronaldo at Real Madrid
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    And Massimiliano Allegri’s return to Juventus has added further fuel to the fire.
    However, former Italy attacker Vieri had added another name into the mix in Roma, where Mourinho will take over next season.
    And Vieri thinks Ronaldo could become the focal point of the ex-Tottenham boss’ new project in the Italian captial.
    Speaking on Bobo TV via Marca, Vieri said: “(Jose) Mourinho wants to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Roma.”
    However, his claim quickly received backlash from another former Italy international, Antonio Cassano.
    He said: “Ronaldo to Roma? That’s nonsense.
    “Mourinho didn’t get on well with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. How can you think he’s going to go to Roma?
    “I don’t know if it’s because they have the same agent, Jorge Mendes, or a Portuguese sporting director, but how can you think Cristiano’s going to Roma?”
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    Ronaldo’s future is up in the air amid speculation he could leave Juventus

    Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club
    Ronaldo may have to take a pay cut in order to return to Old Trafford and it is unlikely Roma would be able to compete in that department.
    A report from Corriere dello Sport also suggests Ronaldo could leave Juventus due to the fact he has won every domestic competition in Italy.
    But girlfriend Georginia Rodriguez thinks Ronaldo will not be moving this summer, so the 36-year-old’s future is very uncertain at present.
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    Arsenal transfer target Achraf Hakimi’s agent reveals ‘all players have a price’ in hint at Inter Milan exit

    ARSENAL could be set for a major transfer boost after Achraf Hakimi’s agent suggested ‘all players have a price’.The Inter Milan full-back is highly sought after and agent Alejandro Camano hinted at a potential move this summer.
    Achraf Hakimi has gained a number of suitors after helping Inter Milan to the Serie A title

    Inter need to sell players to balance the books, and could offload the right-back in a bid to cut the wage budget by 20% while raising £86.5million in transfer fees.
    Hakimi alone could fetch £51.5m, with PSG said to be eyeing a deal for the Morocco international.
    But Arsenal could also fancy their chances of landing the transfer target following Camano’s admission.
    He told Telelombardia: “In the future I don’t know, all players have a price and I believe that if all of Europe has seen Inter and their title-winning football, all the players will be taken into consideration.
    “There is no situation at the moment (with Hakimi). I haven’t talked to any club and I don’t think Inter have either. It is a difficult time for football, there is a difficult economic situation.
    “I think it is not possible today to say who will leave Inter to fix this difficult economic situation.
    “He (Hakimi) is very young, joining Inter was a very intelligent decision. When the transfer window opens, we receive calls for all the players.
    “The transfer market begins and if Inter are in trouble we will understand what to do. The market will tell.”
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    As well as Arsenal and PSG, Chelsea are another club that has been linked with Hakimi.
    Bayern Munich have also been credited with an interest in Hakimi, so the full-back could be in a privileged position to choose his destination this summer.
    However, with no concrete offers for the 22-year-old according to his agent, Arsenal still have a chance to sign him, particularly as Inter may be open to selling.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo must take pay-cut to seal Man Utd transfer return with Juventus transfer exit likely

    CRISTIANO RONALDO is likely to leave Juventus this summer according to reports.The striker, 36, has been heavily linked with a move back to Manchester United, but PSG also remain interested.
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    Girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez recently revealed that her man was staying in Turin but it appears she could be wrong.
    In fact, it is becoming increasingly likely that Ronaldo will make a transfer move in the summer, report Corriere dello Sport.
    The outlet points to the fact CR7 has won every domestic title in Italy as a reason why he could leave, as well as the arrival of Max Allegri.
    However, there is an obstacle in the way – the price it would take for a club to lure Ronaldo away.
    Corriere dello Sport suggests Old Trafford is one possible destination for the former United man, but the Red Devils would only be able to offer him reduced wages compared to what he currently earns.
    It is also possible Paul Pogba could be used in an exchange for the forward.
    However, PSG may have something to say about that, as they are reportedly eyeing a two-year deal for Ronaldo due to the uncertain future of Kylian Mbappe.
    Paul Pogba is wanted by Juventus and could be used in a potential swap deal for Ronaldo
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    The Frenchman has just one year remaining on his current deal, like Pogba, which is why the two clubs are keen to sign Ronaldo.
    And with Juventus believed to be keen on Pogba, it is possible a deal could be struck.
    Allegri managed the midfieler in his last spell in Turin and could be keen to link-up with the 28-year-old once again.
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    Christian Eriksen shocked by Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan exit and fuels transfer talk by saying future out of his hands

    CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN was left shocked when Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte decided to quit just weeks after leading the club to their first Serie A title since 2010.The Italian giants ended Juventus’ nine-year stronghold on the top flight by coasting to a superb title triumph ahead of local rivals AC Milan.
    Eriksen (centre) has enjoyed the second half of the season with InterCredit: EPA
    Conte departed just weeks after leading Inter to their first scudetto in more than a decadeCredit: Reuters
    But Conte, who only joined the club in 2019, decided to leave just days after the end of the season following a row with the Chinese owners.
    And Eriksen, who began to thrive under the Italian in the final few months of the campaign, admits the news came as a surprise.
    Speaking Corriere dello Sport, he said: “We knew that the coach would talk to the club, it also happened at the end of last season, but honestly what happened was a sporting shock.”
    The 29-year-old Dane struggled for minutes in the first half of the 2020-21 season as he remained out of favour with Conte.
    But an impressive finish to the title-winning campaign saw Eriksen feature much more and he netted three times in their final eight Serie A matches.
    “Antonio and I have always been good friends, he simply saw football in one way and I in another,” he added.
    However, despite an upturn in form, Eriksen has still only managed eight goals in 60 games for Inter.
    And while the ex-Tottenham man does have a contract with the club until 2024, he refuses to rule out a move this summer.
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    When asked about his future, he said: “Personally there was nothing to discuss. It was about winning and that’s what we did. And after all, I can thank him for winning a trophy.”
    “Unfortunately I don’t know what will happen and at the moment I’m not focused on this, but on the European Championship.
    “It will also depend on the new coach and on Inter’s strategies. On a technical level, of course, I’d like to play more advanced rather than stay ahead of the defence.”
    Back in January, Eriksen was linked with a sensational return to Tottenham on a loan deal in much the same way Gareth Bale did last summer.
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    Juventus ‘to extend Alvaro Morata’s loan transfer for another season and will pay Atletico Madrid further £8.5m’

    ALVARO MORATA will extend his loan stay at Juventus, according to reports.The ex-Chelsea forward, 28, will stay in Turin for a second season on loan from Atletico Madrid.
    Alvaro Morata will stay at Juventus for another year, reports sayCredit: Reuters
    Spanish striker Morata arrived in Italy last summer on a one-year loan deal.
    Juventus had three options this summer – to let Morata go, extend the loan deal by a year, or sign him permanently.
    And Goal report that the Old Lady will keep him on for another year and pay £8.5m to the Spanish champions.
    He scored 20 goals in 44 games for Juventus in what was a disappointing season for the team.
    Manager Andrea Pirlo was sacked as they let go of their Serie A crown and just about sneaked into the top four.
    Ex-boss Max Allegri returned as manager last week and he’s worked with Morata before in Turin.
    The forward won back to back Serie A titles under Allegri in 2015 and 2016 before going back to Real Madrid.
    He then moved to Chelsea in 2017 but failed to live up to his £70m price tag and left for Atletico Madrid after 18 months.
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    The 28-year-old has 38 Spanish caps and 19 goals for his country.
    Earlier this year he was diagnosed with a lifelong virus after feeling faint and needing a lie down following a Champions League game.
    Former Juve manager Pirlo revealed the striker complained of feeling ill after the 2-1 loss to Porto in February.
    Morata was diagnosed with Cytomegalovirus (CMV), which stays in the body for the duration of your life.

    However, it is common and usually harmless and can cause flu-like symptoms – similar to those the Spaniard was exhibiting.
    CMV is related to the herpes virus that causes cold sores and chickenpox but many people will carry it without realising.
    It is transmitted via close contact but can only be passed on when it is ‘active’ – usually when you first contract the virus.
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    Juventus ready to rival Tottenham for Arkadiusz Milik transfer as Italian giants plan for Cristiano Ronaldo exit

    JUVENTUS are ready to rival Tottenham for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik, according to reports.The 27-year-old is on loan at Marseille after things didn’t quite work out at his parent club Napoli.
    Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way out of Juventus this summerCredit: GETTY IMAGES
    Arkadiusz Milik is a potential replacement for either Harry Kane at Tottenham or Cristiano Ronaldo at JuventusCredit: GETTY IMAGES
    But after scoring ten goals in 16 games whilst on loan in the south of France, he is back on some top European club’s radar.
    According to Tuttosport (via Sport Witness), Tottenham are reigniting their interest in Milik should star man Harry Kane leave this summer.
    Chairman Daniel Levy will have a tough job on his hands trying to keep Kane, who is attracting interest from both Manchester clubs.
    Manchester City will be desperate to sign a striker this summer, especially after their Champions League final defeat to Chelsea which saw them line up without a recognised striker.
    But over in Turin, megastar Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is up in the air after the club’s poor campaign which saw then scrape 4th place.
    Should Ronaldo leave, the returning Massimiliano Allegri will need a new man to start up top – and Milik in on Juventus’ radar.
    It is also unclear whether Alvaro Morata’s loan spell from Atletico Madrid will be renewed.
    The 28-year-old had a solid campaign in front of goal, scoring 11 times whilst chipping in with 10 assists.
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    Young PSV striker Donyell Malen is another name Juventus are keeping tabs on.
    The 22-year-old has been monitored by the Turin-based club for almost two seasons.
    And now could be the right time to move after Malen scored 27 goals and provided 10 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.
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    Diogo Dalot unsure over Man Utd transfer future after full-back spends season on loan at AC Milan

    MANCHESTER UNITED right-back Diogo Dalot is unsure over his future at the club.The 22-year-old had a successful loan spell at Italian giants AC Milan, helping them finish second in the Serie A.
    Diogo Dalot enjoyed his time in Italy and hasn’t ruled out a returnCredit: GETTY IMAGES
    They ultimately came up short in the title race, finishing behind rivals Inter Milan.
    Dalot also got the chance to face his parent club in the Europa League, but United narrowly won the tie.
    The versatile right-back, who can also play at left-back, is uncertain where he will be playing his football next season – but hasn’t ruled out a return to Italy.
    Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Dalot said: “I like to become more and more complete.
    “The Italians love football, they always talk about it and being part of this culture has been a fantastic experience. And on the pitch, I feel I have improved a lot tactically.
    “There are some defensive aspects I learned here and it was fantastic to develop these qualities too.
    “That’s not the only thing either, as I improved in pressing high and recovering the ball as soon as possible.
    “Very useful stuff. I say that I had a fantastic year and met beautiful people.
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    “It was a real pleasure to play for Milan but now I think about the Euros and I really don’t know (on his future) what will happen.”
    The Portugal Under-21 international has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford.
    And he will have to wait until after the U21 European Championships to impress United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
    The Norwegian confirmed in March United plan to have a look at him in pre-season and look forward to having him as part of the squad.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo ‘staying’ at Juventus this summer confirms Georgina Rodriguez amid Man Utd and PSG transfer talk

    CRISTIANO RONALDO is staying at Juventus, stunning girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez has revealed.The Spanish brunette confirmed the 36-year-old, whose future has been the subject of months of transfer speculation, was going nowhere this summer.
    Georgina Rodriguez insists her man Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at JuventusCredit: Getty

    Georgina, set to star in her own docu-reality show on Netflix, made her comments as she was filmed walking in the street in her homeland.
    She was asked in Spanish: “Is Cristiano staying at Juventus or not?”
    After a moment’s silence she turned to the camera filming her and replied: “He’s staying.”
    Her comments about her partner appear to rule out a return to Manchester United for the Portuguese striker.
    Reports earlier this week claimed the Red Devils were interested in swapping Paul Pogba with the Juve star, who has linked up with the Portugal national team for the Euros.
    Cristiano’s agent was also reported to have offered him to Paris Saint-Germain after his final-day snub.
    Rodriguez, who has a three-year-old daughter called Alana Martina with her partner and plays mum to his other three children, has been spotted in her native city of Jaca.
    The 27-year-old is believed to have reached the northern Spanish city by private jet before being driven around in a white Rolls Royce.

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    Georgina is known to have visited the dance academy where she honed her ballet skills.
    Jaca mayor Juan Manuel Ramon said: “We are delighted she has returned to Jaca where she grew up.”
    The forward has been linked with Manchester United and PSG but is currently with the Portugal national teamCredit: EPA

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