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      Inter Milan enter Georginio Wijnaldum transfer race and will fight Barcelona for Liverpool star

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      INTER MILAN have entered the transfer race for Georginio Wijnaldum, according to reports.
      Barcelona appeared to be in pole position to land the Liverpool star but could not agree a deal over the summer.

      Inter Milan and Barcelona are both chasing Georginio Wijnaldum who is out contract next summerCredit: Getty – Pool

      And according to Calciomercarto, the San Siro outfit are hoping to swoop.
      The report suggests Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta has placed Wijnaldum on his wish list.
      As things stand, he has only made a request for information but an official approach to Liverpool could come within weeks.
      Wijnaldum turned 30 last week and is out of contract at the end of the season so needs to make a decision on his future – after again refusing to commit to Liverpool.

      Jurgen Klopp is understandably keen to keep the Dutch midfielder, who has 19 goals in 199 Reds appearances.
      It is thought he has been offered a 40 per cent pay rise from £75,000 to £105,000 to stay at Anfield.
      But after winning the Premier League and Champions League with the Kop club and now in his sixth season in England, he may be ready for change.
      Inter, though, would need to clear out some of their unwanted players to make room for Wijnaldum with midfielders Christian Eriksen, Matias Vecino and Radja Nainggolan all on the chopping block.

      They would still face a battle for his signature from Barcelona, though.
      After missing out on him in the summer, the Nou Camp side will no doubt resurrect their interest in January – whether that be for an immediate transfer or to arrange a pre-contract deal for the summer.
      New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has not had things all his own way since arriving at the LaLiga giants.
      But reuniting with Wijnaldum – who played some of his best football under Koeman for the Netherlands national team – could help him get on track.
      The report adds Koeman has made the request to sign the ex-Newcastle midfielder to Barcelona chiefs.
      Despite his age, the board are thought to be keen but their dire financial position could make any deal impossible.

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      Juventus eye January transfer for Wolves winger Pedro Neto after targeting his teammate Adama Traore

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly weighing up a January move for Wolves winger Pedro Neto – after also eyeing up his teammate Adama Traore.
      The 20-year-old has had a strong start to the season after adapting to life at Molineux last season.

      Neto is attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest sidesCredit: EPA

      He has also managed to cement a regular place in the first team with others, like Traore, seeing more time on the bench.
      And according to Tuttosport, Neto is attracting the interest of European giants Juventus who are looking to invest in younger players.
      The Old Lady believe Neto has big potential and could develop into a huge star.
      Along with his progress in the Premier League, the attacker gained his first international cap for Portugal this week in a 7-0 win over Andorra.

      The report claims the Serie A side have already opened talks with Wolves as they try and force through a January move.
      It is believed super-agent Jorge could potentially be crucial to helping a deal go through, given his close links to the club, many of their Portuguese stars and Juve forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The reports comes months after Juventus were linked to Neto’s teammate Adama Traore.
      It was claimed the Italian champions were willing to part with goalkeeper Mattia Perin as well as defenders Daniele Rugani and Cristian Romero just to land Traore.

      Either Wolves player could be lining-up as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who Juventus have been rumoured as willing to let go.
      Reports suggests the club are looking to cash-in for the star, who they feel could still command one last pay day.
      Manchester United could be ready to make a move for Ronaldo to make an extraordinary return to Old Trafford.

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      Chelsea set for £16m transfer boost after ‘agreeing deal in principle’ to sell Tiemoue Bakayoko to Napoli

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      NAPOLI have reportedly reached a gentleman’s agreement to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko on a permanent deal from Chelsea.
      The midfielder joined the Serie A club on loan in October and has quickly become an integral part of their title push.

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      Tiemoue Bakayoko has impressed since signing for Napoli on loanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Gennaro Gattuso’s side sit third ahead of a clash with leaders AC Milan.
      Having first played under the Italian at the San Siro, Bakayoko looks set to extend his time under Gattuso.
      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli did not agree a fee for the 26-year-old when signing from Chelsea.

      But the two clubs are said to have now reached an agreement in principle over a £16million move in the summer.
      The Neapolitans reportedly want to renew coach Gattuso’s contract to 2023 before they complete the Bakayoko deal.
      And the Frenchman is thought to be loving his time in Naples, living by the sea with a similar lifestyle to the one he enjoyed at Monaco earlier in his career.

      Gattuso has played Bakayoko in all four of the Serie A matches since his deadline day move, with two outings in the Europa League.

      After an impressive debut against Atalanta, the ex-midfielder said: “Bakayoko has this technique that is all his own, because he has this first touch and long legs that make him break away from you in the midfield and he’s tough to catch.”
      Chelsea will not make a profit on the player, having signed him for £36m in 2017.
      A single season under Antonio Conte earned poor reviews before loan stays at Milan and Monaco.

      But the Blues will be able to pocket the cash and look towards the transfer market.
      Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng is reportedly a target for a free transfer in the summer.
      Further outgoings are likely to be the order of the day with Antonio Rudiger, Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri touted for moves.

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      How Juventus selling Cristiano Ronaldo could be a ‘bargain’ after total £275m spent on transfer and wages

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO leaving Juventus may end up being a ‘bargain’, according to reports in Italy.
      Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are linked to the winger following claims that Juve are considering cashing in.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo may leave Juventus at the end of his third year in ItalyCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The coronavirus pandemic has hit the Serie A giants’ finances hard, opening the door to a potential sale.
      Corriere dello Sport tally up Juventus’ total spend on Ronaldo at £275million.
      That includes the £104m transfer fee and £57m annual wage packet, which earns the 35-year-old his post-tax £535,000 weekly salary.

      Furthermore, he boosted match ticket sales by roughly 17 per cent in his first year as well as the small matter of 71 goals and two Scudetti to date.
      Shirt sales boomed at the news of Ronaldo’s arrival and, although proceeds from individual jerseys go to Adidas, his pulling power helped strike last year’s new eight-year deal with the manufacturer worth £92m.
      But the Italian newspaper also highlights plenty of areas Juve would not suffer from the striker’s exit.

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      The pandemic has diminished even the biggest stars’ ability to sell merchandise and ticket sales have been slashed to zero.

      No one else in the Juventus squad earns anything like as much as Ronaldo, who takes home reportedly 25 per cent of the team’s total wage bill.
      Letting the Portugal international go with a year left on his contract would also save £57m in wages, while bringing in a chunky transfer fee from a United or PSG.
      The Ligue 1 champions have thrown their hat into the ring to sign the star with the Red Devils reportedly in talks.

      PSG sporting director Leonardo said earlier this month: “Today in football we do not know what will happen.
      “Maybe tomorrow Cristiano Ronaldo wakes up and says I want to go play elsewhere.
      “Who can buy him? It’s a closed circle. PSG enters this circle. Usually it is about opportunities, situations.
      “The transfer window, we have to prepare for it and that’s what we do. We have our priorities, our lists, but something unforeseen can happen.”

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      Liverpool set to be beaten to David Alaba transfer by Juventus as Reds desperately seek cover for Van Dijk and Gomez

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      JUVENTUS are pushing hard to sign Liverpool and Manchester City target David Alaba, according to reports in Italy.
      The Bayern Munich defender is out of contact in June and appears to be heading to the Allianz Arena exit door.

      David Alaba netted in Bayern Munich’s recent win over Borussia DortmundCredit: EPA

      According to Tuttosport, Juve are very keen on the Austrian as a replacement for 36-year-old star Giorgio Chiellini.
      Andrea Pirlo is intent on signing a centre-back for the left side of a defensive partnership, with left-footed Alaba a convincing option.
      The Austrian, 28, has been a star of Bundesliga since breaking out at Bayern in 2011.
      An extremely versatile player, Alaba started out as a midfielder before moving to left-back.

      But all ten of his appearances this campaign have been in central defence, a position he has taken up since Alphonso Davies’ emergence.
      Real Madrid and Manchester City are also named by the Italian media as interested in Alaba.

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      Pep Guardiola added Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias to his squad in the summer, having suffered from a defensive injury crisis last season.
      This time around, it is Liverpool who are struggling with a number of stars out of action.

      Virgil van Dijk is not expected to play again this season following his Merseyside Derby tangle with Jordan Pickford.

      The Reds hope to have Joe Gomez back by the spring while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fabinho are out for a few weeks.
      Also linked to the Premier League champions are Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly and Olympiacos bad boy Ruben Semedo.
      Meanwhile, Juventus are said to be keen on Diego Carlos of Sevilla and Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic if Alaba does not arrive.

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      Usain Bolt reckons ‘super athlete’ Cristiano Ronaldo could beat him in a race despite being fastest man ever

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      FASTEST man of all time Usain Bolt thinks ‘super athlete’ Cristiano Ronaldo could beat him in a race right now.
      Bolt broke the 100m record in the 2009 World Championships clocking a world record 9.58 second time.

      Usain Bolt thinks Cristiano Ronaldo could beat him in a race right now.Credit: Rex Features

      Ronaldo was called a ‘super athlete’ by record breaking sprinter Bolt Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      But the Jamaican legend, 34, retired from athletics three years ago, while Ronaldo, 35, is actively leading the line for Juventus.
      As a result, Bolt backed the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward to beat him in a dash at the moment.
      He told told Marca Sport Weekend: “For sure Cristiano [is faster].
      “For me he works out every day, he is a super athlete.

      “He’s always on top of his game, he works hard and he is focussed.
      “Right now I definitely think he would be faster than me.”
      Bolt is a United fan and supported Ronaldo during the Portugal icon’s Old Trafford days.
      The sprinter himself had aspirations of succeeding in a footballing career.

      After retirement, Bolt trained with Norwegian side Stromsgodset, and played a friendly against Norway’s Under-19 team up as a forward.
      Later that year, he had a trial with Australian team Central Coast Mariners and after a couple of friendlies was offered a contract.
      But following eight weeks he hung up his boots and in 2019 confirmed he would not longer pursue a career in football.

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      AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli tests positive for coronavirus and goes into quarantine as he looks set to miss Napoli clash

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      SERIE A leaders AC Milan have confirmed coach Stefano Pioli’s positive test for coronavirus.
      The Italian, 55, is showing no symptoms but could miss next weekend’s big clash with Napoli.

      Stefano Pioli’s diagnosis was confirmed on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A club statement on Saturday read: “AC Milan announces that Stefano Pioli has tested positive following a quick test carried out this morning.
      “The health authorities have been informed, and the coach, who is currently showing no symptoms, has gone into quarantine at home.
      “All other tests carried out by the squad and staff came back negative.
      “As a result, today’s training session has been cancelled. Training ahead of the match with Napoli will resume on Monday, subject to the checks set out in the federal protocol.”

      Milan have been on top form under Pioli since the turn of the year, dispelling the club’s plans to install Ralf Rangnick as coach.
      On November 22, the Rossoneri host third-placed Napoli with a three-point gap back to Gennaro Gattuso’s side.
      And Pioli’s diagnosis is not the first time coronavirus has threatened to derail Milan’s title bid.
      Last month, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Jens Petter Hauge returned positive tests, along with three members of coaching staff.

      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of a handful of AC Milan stars who have tested positive for coronavirusCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Star forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic tested positive for the illness in September following the infections of Daniel Maldini, Matteo Gabbia and Leo Duarte.
      The Swede missed a total of four games, including two in Serie A, and yet remains the division’s top scorer.
      Last Sunday’s clash with Hellas Verona saw Ibrahimovic continue his run of scoring in every league game he has played by netting a late equaliser at the San Siro.

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      Man Utd transfer boost with Paulo Dybala contract talks with Juventus in danger of falling through over terms

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      PAULO DYBALA’S contract talks with Juventus have reportedly stalled – and that could allow Manchester United to steal in.
      The Argentine striker, 26, could be available for around £70million next year from the Serie A giants.

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      Paulo Dybala’s contract talks with Juventus have hit a dead end – and that could let Manchester United sign the player in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
      His Juve contract ends in June 2022.
      United chiefs see him as a much cheaper and more experienced alternative to Borussia Dortmund’s England star Jadon Sancho.
      The Germans want £110m for Sancho.

      Juve came close to selling Dybala to United for £90m last summer.
      La Gazetta dello Sport claim the Turin club are struggling to agree a new contract with the South American.
      His agent, Jorge Antun, has returned to Argentina so fresh talks will not begin until 2021.
      Real Madrid are also thought to be interested in the striker, who has scored 68 Serie A goals for Juve in 133 starts in the last five years.

      Meanwhile, it was revealed this week that Dybala has not returned to Argentina for the international break after suffering genital problems.

      The Argentina football association released a statement.
      It said: “Dybala has also been left out after presenting general genito-urinary symptoms.
      “He needs to rest from playing sport, and to have tests.”

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