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      Napoli forced to deny players are training in dirty RUBBISH BINS as they explain anti-coronavirus measures

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      NAPOLI were forced to defend their use of rubbish bins as their way of helping treat players.
      Pictures emerged on social media of the Serie A stars stood in the tall wheelie bins.

      As if Napoli have had to publicly address this!It’s a standard routine in hundreds, if not thousands, of clubs! The bins are used for this purpose, they aren’t used bins pinched off the streets! They are beyond squeaky clean, posing no health risks whatsoever!Just WOW 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Lu9xhlgdX1
      — SSC Nap⚽️li News (@SSCNapoliNews_) September 1, 2020

      Many blasted the club for lining players up in dirty bins.
      But the Naples side denied they were dirty and simply explained that – just like at hundreds of clubs around the world – the bins were used for cryotherapy.
      Players stand in the waist-deep icy water to aid muscle recovery and prevent injuries.
      In a bizarre social media thread having to explain the use of bins, the club pointed out the outside method was being used as part of their coronavirus precautions meaning they did not use the high-tech chambers.

      Napoli said: “It’s embarrassing how some sections of the media have reported the news that Napoli players have been undergoing cryotherapy in garbage bins, without at least verifying the reasons behind this initiative and whether it was [manager Gennaro] Gattuso’s idea or a common practice.
      “We will do the work which hasn’t been done, shall we? Question: why are you using bins?
      “Because there is much more space and the players are submerged up to their waists. Also, bins are in line with the anti-Covid protocols as each player is submerged alone.
      “Question: are the bins clean or dirty? Obviously, not only are they clean, but also new, have never been used and are sanitised three times a day.

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      Napoli were forced into denying players were standing in dirty rubbish bins but instead confirmed the method was used for cryotherapyCredit: The Mega Agency

      “Question: are you the only club to use this method? No, many teams do.
      “Question: so it wasn’t Gattuso’s idea? No.”
      Napoli begin their Serie A campaign with a trip to Parma on the opening weekend, in two-and-a-half weeks.
      They will do so with new club-record signing Victor Osimhen who joined from Lille for £62million.
      But Gattuso will not have Gabriel Magalhaes after the centre-back opted to move to Arsenal instead of Napoli.
      And he may also be without Allan as the Brazilian midfielder is on the verge of completing a £25m switch to Everton where he will reunite with Carlo Ancelotti.

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      How Juventus could line-up this season under Andrea Pirlo with Luis Suarez partnering Ronaldo and Bellerin joining

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      LUIS SUAREZ could join forces with old rival Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus this season.
      The 33-year-old has been told he is no longer wanted at Barcelona by new boss Ronald Koeman.

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      Here’s how Juventus could look during the 2020/21 campaign
      Suarez has reportedly been in contact with Juve chief Pavel Nedved over a move to Turin.
      Reports claim talks between the club and player are progressing well.
      Juventus are in need of a new striker to replace the outgoing Gonzalo Higuain.
      Suarez could fit the bill despite once being one of Ronaldo’s biggest rivals in Spain.

      When Ronaldo played for Real Madrid, he regularly locked horns with Barcelona trio Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
      But the pair could line-up together for Andrea Pirlo’s side next season alongside Paulo Dybala.
      Pirlo is on a mission to strengthen his squad this summer after taking over from Maurizio Sarri.
      As well as a new striker, Pirlo is determined to bolster his defensive options this summer.

      Juventus have reportedly made an approach for Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin.
      The Italian giants have reportedly been told a deal for Bellerin is possible – if his valuation is met.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, the Gunners want at least £27million for the 25-year-old.

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      Luis Suarez has no future at Barcelona with Ronald Koeman in charge

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      Hector Bellerin has emerged as a target for the Italian side

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      Barcelona star Luis Suarez wanted by Juventus in transfer as Pirlo eyes striker after being told he can leave Nou Camp

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      LUIS SUAREZ could be set to join Juventus from Barcelona with Andrea Pirlo eyeing up a move for the striker.
      The Uruguayan international is poised to depart the Nou Camp after he was deemed as surplus to requirements by Ronald Koeman.

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      Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is reportedly being chased by JuventusCredit: AFP or licensors
      Should Barca fail to get an offer for Suarez, they would have to fork out £12million to cancel his contract.

      Ajax have already confirmed their interest in signing the 33-year-old as they look to bring the player back to Holland.
      But a move to Turin has also been reported, where he could link up with old rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
      It was reported over the weekend that Suarez has spoken to Juve chief Pavel Nedved to discuss a potential switch to Italy.

      The Old Lady are desperate to replace Gonzalo Higuian, and they had been keen to strike a deal with Roma for Edin Dzeko.
      But according to Gazzetta dello Sport, that deal has stalled, and Juve are now looking at signing Suarez instead.

      They claim that the ex-Liverpool hitman is high on their list on targets, with Andrea Pirlo said to be a fan.
      It has been stated that the Serie A champions have made contact with Suarez’s entourage.

      And it has been suggested that the Bianconeri would be more than happy to meet the striker’s wage demands.

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      David Beckham ‘contacts Juventus over Gonzalo Higuain transfer to Inter Miami’ with striker not in Pirlo’s plans

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      DAVID BECKHAM has reportedly contacted Juventus to discuss a deal for Gonzalo Higuain.
      Italian outlet Calcio Mercato claim that the Inter Miami owner has sounded out the Argentine striker over a move to the MLS.

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      Gonzalo Higuain has been linked with a move away from JuventusCredit: Alamy Live News

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      David Beckham is thought to be keen to sign the Argentine at Inter MiamiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Yet the report adds that the 32-year-old’s £6.6million per season salary could prove a sticking point in any negotiations.
      Higuain has just a year left on his deal with the Old Lady.

      He proved an important figure under Maurizio Sarri last season, scoring eight goals in 32 league appearances.
      But the forward had been farmed out on loan in successive seasons to AC Milan and Stamford Bridge in the two years before that.

      And he is said to have accepted the arrival of Andrea Pirlo is likely to see the club move in a different direction.
      Higuain’s brother Federico is already in the MLS after he joined Wayne Rooney’s former side DC United back in March as both a player and coach.
      And Gonzalo opened the door to joining his sibling in America last month once his Juventus contract expires.

      Many players go there (the MLS), and it would be nice, yes. But now I’m here.
      Gonzalo Higuain

      Speaking to Fox Sports, he said: “For now I’m fine, I’ll rest and think.

      “On the 24th I go back to training, I still have one year on my contract in Italy.
      “I have to introduce myself, see what happens with the new manager because there will certainly be a different dynamic.
      “Many players go there (the MLS), and it would be nice, yes. But now I’m here. Let’s see…”.

      Higuain would follow former Juve teammate Blaise Matuidi should he make the switch to Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      The midfielder joined the Manchester United legend’s new MLS outfit on a free transfer after having his Juve contract terminated last month.
      But Miami have been left reeling by a snub from Mario Gotze, who was approached after leaving Borussia Dortmund.

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      Kalidou Koulibaly ‘agrees personal terms with Man City’ amid £70m transfer talks from Napoli

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly agreed personal terms with Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
      But the Premier League side are yet to convince Napoli to send the Senegalese star to Eastlands.

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      Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have competed with City for Koulibaly’s signature in recent summers.
      With the former having snapped up Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr, and the latter two looking elsewhere, the path may be clear for the Citizens to swoop.
      According to France Football, City director of football Txiki Begiristain has recently held negotiations with the centre-back’s representatives.

      A breakthrough has been made to agree personal terms with Koulibaly.

      It is thought the 29-year-old, who is on around £175,000 a week, could see his salary doubled, with his image rights bumped up too.
      The next step for City is to begin talks with Napoli over a transfer fee.
      Partenopei club president Aurelio de Laurentiis has asserted that he will hold out for a mega offer for his star players, with Koulibaly unlikely to cause a commotion if denied the move.
      Reports suggest the fee will be in the region of £70million.

      De Laurentiis recently responded to a question on Koulibaly’s future, replying: “You should ask Manchester United, City or PSG this question.
      “In other words, those who can afford to pay certain amounts.
      “I see many hawks on the transfers market.
      “You know who they are, they seem to be waiting to swoop in, but we have impenetrable armour and they won’t get what they want or at the prices they want.” More

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      Chelsea demand £80m N’Golo Kante transfer fee with Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte eyeing reunion with midfielder

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      CHELSEA will demand £80million from any club wanting N’Golo Kante tthis summer, according to reports.
      The Frenchman, 29, is facing an uncertain future with Frank Lampard still seemingly undecided whether or not to keep him in his plans.

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      N’Golo Kante is a summer transfer target for Inter Milan but Chelsea will demand £80mCredit: AFP or licensors
      And according to the Express, the Blues have decided they would accept any offers of £80m should they come in.
      Inter Milan look the most likely side to land Kante in this transfer window.
      Former Blues boss Antonio Conte brought Kante from Leicester to Stamford Bridge in 2016.
      And it is thought the Italian would be keen on a reunion at the San Siro.

      Conte has already snapped up Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku, Christian Eriksen, Ashley Young and Victor Moses from the Premier League since joining Inter a year ago.
      But landing the World Cup and two-time Premier League winner would be a major coup for the Europa League finalists, who are also eyeing Lionel Messi.
      Conte is also keen on fellow Chelsea stars Olivier Giroud and Emerson Palmieri from his former side – although faces a stand-off with Inter to get his transfer requests approved.
      The Italian outfit also need to raise funds in order to fund a move for Kante, even before trying to match his £150,000-a-week wages.

      Roberto Gagliardini, Matias Vecino, Marcelo Brozovic and even Eriksen could all be shipped out to finance the transfer.
      Kante faces a battle for game time in Lampard’s midfield three with Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount often playing together last term.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s return to fitness, Ross Barkley’s form, the emergence of Billy Gilmour and the return of Ethan Ampadu mean the Blues boss is well stocked in midfield, especially with young British players.
      And the sale of Kante could help cover the costs of Kai Havertz’s transfer from Bayer Leverkusen with the German on the brink of a £90m move.
      That will take the Blues’ summer spending beyond £200m while Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Xavier Mbuyamba joined for free.

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs new one-year contract extension with AC Milan as superstar returns ‘home’

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      AC MILAN have confirmed Zlatan Ibrahimovic is renewing his contract for another season as the legend vows to  help the Italian giants finally challenge at the top again.
      The former Inter, Manchester United, Juventus, Barcelona and PSG striker, who will be 39 in October, also wants more silverware.

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      Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic says his aim is to win silverware now that he has signed with AC Milan for a whole seasonCredit: AFP or licensors

      Ibrahimovic netted 11 times in 20 games after rejoining Milan from LA Galaxy in January, having bagged 56 goals in 85 matches during his first stint from 2010-12.
      The 116-cap Swedish icon returned to training on Monday and told the club website: “As I’ve always said, I’m not here to be a mascot.
      “I’m here to bring results and to help the team, the coach and the squad return to where Milan should be.
      “We had a great last six months but we haven’t won anything.

      ‘I’M NO MASCOT’
      “This year I’ve got the chance to be here from the start so we’ve got to continue like we were, working hard and sacrificing ourselves to reach our goals.”
      Leeds optimistically targeted Ibrahimovic after they won the Championship to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2016.
      But instead he is staying with Stefano Pioli’s side, who finished sixth to qualify for the Europa League.

      Sky Sports suggest his weekly wages are increasing by £40,000 to £120k.

      Ibrahimovic won the Italian top flight six times in seven seasons from 2004-20011 – twice with Juventus, on three occasions with Inter and then once with Milan.
      Should he achieve seventh heaven this coming campaign then it might just be the greatest, belated return ever.

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      Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic originally returned to AC Milan in January from LA GalaxyCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez show off their amazing beach bodies on adorable family day out

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO and Georgina Rodriguez showed off their amazing beach bodies on an adorable family day out.
      The couple had been aboard their luxury £5.5million yacht, sailing from the Italian Riviera to Ibiza on an 11-day cruise.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez showed off their amazing beach bodies on adorable family day out

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      Ronaldo shows off his ripped physique online
      On what appears to have been a beach break, the Ronaldo family posed for a picture on the sand.
      The scenic spots of St-Tropez, Monaco and Majorca were all visited as they made their way to Ibiza.
      But the fun is over for Ronaldo as he marked his return to Juve training.
      The Italian kings worked out under new coach Andrea Pirlo for the first time since he replaced Maurizio Sarri.

      At one point, Ronaldo flashed a thumbs-up to camera as he stood near his new boss.
      Pirlo has laid down a marker in Turin having released Blaise Matuidi, Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain.

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      Higuain’s departure has left the managerial novice looking for a strike partner for Ronaldo & Co.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Luis Suarez and Juve vice president Nedved have been locked in discussions over a potential switch. 

      It comes after Suarez was told by new Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman that he could leave.
      That then sparked a furious reaction from Lionel Messi, who stunned Nou Camp bosses by handing in a transfer request.
      Manchester City lead the race to sign the 33-year-old Argentine, but it is understood Juve have at least enquired about the potential cost of a transfer fee.

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      Ronaldo flashes a thumbs-up as he stood near his new boss Andrea PirloCredit: Getty Images

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      Ronaldo is preparing for the start of the Serie A Credit: Getty Images

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