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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 38, ‘signs one-year AC Milan contract worth £120k a week’ and confirms new shirt number

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is on the verge of extending his AC Milan contract now worth £120,000-a-week.
      The Swedish striker re-joined his old club at the end of last year having spent a year in MLS with LA Galaxy.

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the verge of extending his AC Milan contract now worth £120k a week
      Ibrahimovic, who went on to score 10 goals in 18 Serie A games, had the option to extend his deal.
      According to Sky Sports, the 38-year-old is close to agreeing another year in Milan with his wages believed to be increasing by £40,000 per week.
      Speaking on his return to Italy on Saturday night, Ibrahimovic said: “Finally everything is in place and finally I can return to where I feel at home.”
      He later told Milan’s 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.
      “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.”
      Ibrahimovic helped Milan to a sixth-place finish and a spot in this season’s Europa League.

      And upon his return to the San Siro it appears he confirmed his shirt number will change from 21 to 11.
      During his first Milan stint, between 2010-2012, he wore the No11 jersey.

      And a video he uploaded on Instagram reveals the forward showing off a brand new shirt with the same number.
      In his first term at Manchester United, Ibrahimovic wore the No9.
      But he then switched to No10 the following season after Wayne Rooney left.

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      Ruthless Conte to flog EIGHT Inter Milan stars including Godin to land Chelsea ace Kante and Vidal in transfer overhaul

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      INTER MILAN are reportedly set for a mass exodus with Diego Godin and Marcelo Brozovic the first out to make way for N’Golo Kante and Arturo Vidal.
      Antonio Conte is expected to flog at least eight valuable assets to raise enough cash to spend on Inter’s summer targets in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. 

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      Inter Milan have made Chelsea’s NGolo Kante a priority signingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Inter chief Beppe Marotta and sporting director Piero Ausilio have been working overtime to revamp the squad to give Conte a title-winning side, according to Gazzetta.
      The Italian outfit is said to be in the market for big players who are coming to the end of their contracts rather than up and coming youngsters.
      Vidal’s Barcelona future appears on the rocks as he looks destined to leave this summer as part of new boss Ronald Koeman’s mass revamp.

      It is understood that Conte – who managed Vidal for three seasons during their time at Juventus – wants a Serie A reunion with the Chilean.

      The Barca ace told Daniel Habif on his YouTube channel on Sunday: “Conte is a machine and tactically he is number one. He adapted me to his idea and had to change the system a bit. ”
      But Vidal hinted that he would prefer a switch to Italian top dogs Juventus and gushed over the club’s new boss Andrea Pirlo.
      He added: “I had four spectacular years at Juventus. It was an important step for my growth.
      “He [Pirlo] was incredible when he played, imagine him as a coach.

      “If he or Juventus call me, I’d be happy, but you have to be calm. If it happens, it happens. I have a lot of affection for Juventus and Andrea.”
      Former Chelsea boss Conte is also keen to forge a reunion with Blues ace Kante, having prized him away from Premier League-winning Leicester in 2016.
      The Blues are asking for a sum of around £50million for Kante and Real Madrid target Brozovic could be the first out the exit door to make way for the Frenchman, Italian reports say.
      The Croatian is under contract with Inter until 2022 and it is understood he has a £53million release clause.
      Other San Siro aces who could be flogged include Tottenham and Manchester United target Milan Skriniar.
      Bayern Munich loanee Ivan Perisic, Cagliaria loanee Radja Nainggolan and Fiorentina loanee Dalbert could also be on their way out.
      Veteran centre-back Godin has failed to impress during his debut San Siro season following a free transfer from Atletico Madrid last summer and could be on his way to Everton.
      Inter midfielder Matis Vecino was linked to Old Trafford in January, and it is thought that Benfica have made an offer for Portugal ace Joao Mario.

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      Inter Milan offer Tottenham struggler Tanguy Ndombele escape route as they plot transfer

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      INTER MILAN are considering a shock move for struggling Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, according to reports.
      Spurs’ record £65million signing has disappointed since his arrival in North London last summer but he is reportedly on Inter’s list of desired stars.

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      Inter Milan are considering a move for Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele
      Inter are in the market for a midfielder and have recently been linked with Brescia star Sandro Tonali and Barcelona’s Arturo Vidal.
      But they cooled their interest in Tonali as Vidal and Ndombele are ahead of him on their priority list, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      Vidal is reportedly their No1 midfield target but they could turn to Tottenham’s 23-year-old if they fail to land the Chilean.

      Inter have an excellent recent record of reviving Premier League stars’ careers.

      Former Manchester United players Ashley Young, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez have all had a renaissance since moving to the San Siro.
      And Ndombele could be next having struggled to warrant his eye-watering fee since his switch from Lyon.
      Form and fitness restricted Ndombele to just 12 Premier League starts last season.
      And he failed to impress new boss Jose Mourinho, missing the final three matches of the season with a hamstring strain.

      Barcelona were also said to be keen but Spurs would rather not let Ndombele go.
      Tottenham say they have not held talks with any clubs and are willing to give Ndombele another chance to prove his worth next term.
      Spurs chairman Daniel Levy knows selling him would be too expensive.
      The club would be unlikely to recoup all of the over-inflated fee they paid for him.

      And they would also have to pay up or come up with a deal to settle the remaining five years of his six-year, £130,000-a-week contract.
      Ndombele reportedly told Mourinho he would never play for him again in June.
      And soon after it emerged he was “determined” to leave this summer.
      Ndombele recently became the latest Premier League star to test positive for coronavirus.

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      Man Utd transfer blow with ‘next Pirlo’ Sandro Tonali in ‘advanced talks’ with AC Milan

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Sandro Tonali is reportedly in advanced talks with AC Milan in a huge blow to the Red Devils.
      United have been heavily linked with the Brescia midfielder, who has been dubbed the “new Andrea Pirlo”.

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      AC Milan are in advanced talks with Man Utd target Sandro Tonali
      But they look set to be beaten to his signature by Serie A giants AC Milan.
      The San Siro side have submitted a loan to buy bid with an £8.9million fee and a £17.8m purchase option, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      They are also said to have included a percentage of any future sell-on fee and are now in “advanced talks” with the player.
      Inter Milan were previously linked with the 20-year-old.

      But they have reportedly cooled their interest with Barcelona’s Arturo Vidal and Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele ahead of them in their priority list.
      United were said to have made an approach for the £31m rated Tonali earlier this week.
      However, Tonali’s agent is believed to be advising him to stay in Serie A, which would make Milan’s approach more appealing.
      It also emerged yesterday Brescia owner – and former Leeds chairman Massimo Cellino said the future star was headed to the Rossoneri.

      Tonali has been compared to Italian midfield legend Pirlo, but new Juventus boss – the actual Pirlo – believes the youngster could surpass him.
      He said earlier this year: “It’s said that he may be my heir, but I don’t see many things in common.

      “He is another type of player. He is much more complete both in the defensive phase and when he sets up.
      “He is a mix between my characteristics and those of other players.
      “He is the most promising of midfielders. He will surely become a great player.”

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      Inter Milan reopen Arturo Vidal transfer talks as Conte eyes reunion with Barcelona star

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      INTER MILAN have reopened transfer negotiations to sign Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.
      The 33-year-old’s Barcelona future appears on the rocks with the Spaniards plotting for a major overhaul under new boss Ronald Koeman.

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      Antonio Conte wants to sign Arturo Vidal

      According to Fabrizio Romano, Antonio Conte – who managed Vidal for three seasons during their time at Juventus – wants a Serie A reunion with the Chilean.
      The former Bayern Munich man played 33 times in all competitions, but mostly off the bench.
      PSG have also registered an interest in Vidal, who for the first time since 2011 missed out on a league title.
      Luis Suarez, 33, has also been told he is free to leave the Nou Camp – which sparked a furious reaction from inseparable friend Lionel Messi.

      The 33-year-old then stunned Barca bosses by handing in a transfer request.
      Inter – who are owned by Chinese chairman Steven Zhang, son of billionaire Zhang Jindong – have been linked with Messi.
      The Italian giants seem keen to break the bank this summer, with Nou Camp pair Messi and Vidal emerging as priority targets.
      It comes after manager Conte survived showdown talks with the Inter board after his first season with the club.

      His old club Juve pipped him by a point to clinch their ninth consecutive title.
      Conte’s misery then extended after Seville beat them 3-2 in the Europa League final.
      The former Chelsea boss held clear-the-air talks with club president Steven Zhang, and will manager the San Siro side next season.

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      AC Milan in transfer talks to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as former Chelsea stopper eyes San Siro return

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      AC MILAN are reportedly in talks with Bournemouth to re-sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
      The former Chelsea stopper spent the second half of last season in Italy providing back up to 21-year-old Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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      AC Milan are in talks with Bournemouth to re-sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic

      Begovic, 33, only made two appearances in Milan, but it is understood they want the Bosnian back as their No2.
      According to The Telegraph, the Serie A giants and Bournemouth have started talks over a deal for the keeper.
      With the Cherries returning to the Championship, they could demand a fee for Begovic.
      It would also allow them to ease the their wage bill.

      It comes as Milan close in on a deal to extend Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s San Siro stay.
      The Swedish striker re-joined the Serie A side midway through the 2019/20 season, where he scored 11 goals in 20 games.
      Ibrahimovic and Milan have been locked in contract negotiations for weeks,  with his agent Mino Raiola stating he is “optimistic” a deal could be reached.

      He told Sky Sports Italia: “He won’t be there tomorrow, for the moment. 

      “We are still talking, but there is no agreement yet. It’s not about money, but of conviction and style. 
      “It takes two to make a marriage work and if Ibrahimovic didn’t want to remain with the Rossoneri, then there wouldn’t be a negotiation.”

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic agrees new one-year AC Milan contract after stunning return to Serie A last season

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has reportedly agreed a new one-year deal to remain at AC Milan.
      The Swedish striker re-joined the Serie A side midway through the 2019/20 season, where he banged in 11 goals in 20 games.

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is said to have reached an agreement with AC Milan over a new dealCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Endless Zlatan… confirmed! Ibrahimovic has reached an agreement with AC Milan. He’ll extend his contract until June 2021. Done deal, he’s gonna stay and play one year more in Serie A. Here we go! 🔴⚫️ @DiMarzio @SkySport #Ibrahimovic #Zlatan #ACMilan
      — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2020

      Ibrahimovic and Milan have been locked in contract negotiations for weeks, with his agent Mino Raiola stating he is “optimistic” a deal could be reached.

      He told Sky Sports Italia: “He won’t be there tomorrow, for the moment.
      “We are still talking, but there is no agreement yet. It’s not about money, but of conviction and style.
      “It takes two to make a marriage work and if Ibrahimovic didn’t want to remain with the Rossoneri, then there wouldn’t be a negotiation.”

      Before adding: “I am always optimistic. I don’t work to create problems, but to find solutions.”
      And now Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has declared both parties are in total agreement about next season.
      An official announcement is expected imminently, with Ibrahimovic to play another year in Serie A.
      Romano tweeted: “Endless Zlatan… confirmed! Ibrahimovic has reached an agreement with AC Milan.

      “He’ll extend his contract until June 2021.
      “Done deal, he’s gonna stay and play one year more in Serie A. Here we go!”
      Previous reports have suggested that Ibrahimovic is set to earn £104,000-a-week at the San Siro.

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      Lionel Messi’s former agent tips him to join Inter and renew Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry in transfer blow to Man City

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      LIONEL MESSI will renew his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo by joining Inter Milan this summer, according to his former agent.
      The Argentine stunned the football world yesterday by confirming his intention to leave Barcelona this summer.

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      Messi and Ronaldo have been backed to renew their rivalry in ItalyCredit: AFP
      And while Premier League trio Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been linked with the 33-year-old, he has been tipped by some to join Inter Milan.
      His former agent Josep Maria Minguella is among those backing Messi to head to Serie A – resuming his rivalry with former Real Madrid foe Ronaldo in the process.
      The 79-year-old told Spanish radio station Cope: “For me, Messi already has a team: Inter.
      “In Italy they pay less taxes for what could be, in fact, there is Cristiano Ronaldo.

      “It is more difficult for me to see him in England no matter how much his friend Aguero and Guardiola are in City.
      “Now in Italy they are trying to revitalise the world of football with great signings and with these advantages in the advertising contracts of the footballers.”
      Messi has been unhappy all season at Barcelona, after seeing the board fail to re-sign Neymar, as well as going against his wishes by signing Antoine Griezmann and sacking Ernesto Valverde.
      The final straw, however, was their treatment of team-mate and pal Luis Suarez, after new boss Ronald Koeman told the Uruguayan in a two-minute conversation that he would not be part of his plans.

      Messi’s team argue that a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave this summer for free should not have expired in June because of the extended season due to the Covid pandemic. 
      Otherwise, his buyout clause is around the £630m mark.
      According to El Pais, however, Fifa will not stand in their way if they hit the eject button.

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      Since 2018 the pair have only met at awards ceremoniesCredit: AFP

      The Spanish newspaper claim to have been told by sources inside football’s governing body that it has no precedent to prevent Messi from leaving.
      In the last 15 years, there have been no interventions from Fifa or the Court of Arbitration for Sport on cases that would apply to dealing with this latest saga.
      As a result, Messi would only have to apply to Fifa’s Transfer Matching System to fill out the relevant documentation and complete a move.

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