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      Man City set to land Kalidou Koulibaly after ‘launching £63m transfer bid’ as Napoli line up Arsenal target Gabriel

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly closing in on the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for £63million.
      And it has been claimed that the Serie A side are now desperate to land Lille centre-back Gabriel Magelhaes to replace Koulibaly.

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      Napoli centre-back is believed to be close to joining Manchester CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Napoli have had a £22m bid accepted from the Ligue 1 outfit for the Brazilian, with the player to now decide between joining them or Arsenal.

      The Italian side are desperate to cash in on Koulibaly, despite the 29-year-old having three years left to run on his contract.
      This is because they need to offload the Senegal international before they can press ahead with closing the deal for Gabriel.
      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via CalcioNapoli24, Koulibaly’s time in Naples has come to an end after six years.

      They state that a £63m fee is close to being agreed after Napoli lowered their demands.
      It has been reported that an agreement could even materialise on Wednesday.
      News of Koulibaly’s imminent arrival at the Etihad will be alarming for Gunners supporters as they hoped to seal a swift move for Gabriel.

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      Napoli are keen to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magelhaes to replace Koulibaly

      But Sky Sport Italia journalist Mario Giunta has revealed that Arsenal remain in pole position to land him.

      He tweeted: “Gabriel situation: Napoli have asked the player to wait a few more days to see if he can close Koulibaly at City.
      “But the defender is pressing hard on Arsenal as they advance to seek a total settlement. At the moment the Gunners seem to be ahead.”

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      Cristiano Ronaldo spent quarantine at Madeira villa with rooftop pool and ocean view as coronavirus hit Juventus squad

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO holed up in a luxury villa overlooking the Atlantic Ocean during the coronavirus lockdown.
      The star’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez offered glimpses of the stunning Madeira hideaway where they are sat out the coronavirus pandemic.

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      Ronaldo’s amazing apartment in Madeira has a rooftop poolCredit: Instagram @georginagio

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      Ocean views can be seen through the windows as he waits out the coronavirusCredit: Instagram @georginagio

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      Ronaldo was with his two sisters and brother after his mother Dolores Aveiro recently suffered a strokeCredit: Instagram @katiaaveirooficial
      Cristiano’s Juventus teammate Daniele Rugani, who the 35-year-old shared a dressing room with when his team beat Inter Milan 2-0 behind closed doors, was the first to test positive for coronavirus.
      The Serie A side confirmed it subsequently “activated all the isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him”.
      But it was then revealed on March 17 that another team-mate – Blaise Matuidi – had also tested positive for coronavirus.
      That forced Juve to confirm that the former Real Madrid striker had stayed put and not returned to Italy, adding: “Cristiano Ronaldo has not trained and remains in Madeira awaiting developments with the current health crisis.”

      Cristiano was thought to be staying on the top two floors of the seven-storey house he purchased recently in Funchal.
      His mum Dolores Aveiro, who was in hospital after a stroke as the pandemic began, and brother Hugo reportedly lived on the lower floors.

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      Ronaldo with his young familyCredit: Instagram @Cristiano

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      Girlfriend Georgina posted the snaps of the villa to her millions of followersCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Georgina posted a stunning picture of the rooftop pool after jetting to Madeira, showing Ronaldo’s eldest son Cristiano Jr looking out to sea.
      And she later posted a new photo showing the couple’s daughter Alana relaxing on a sofa by a window offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

      She wrote alongside the photo: “After mummy told her off, she punished me with her little face of an angry doll.”
      Ronaldo was seen out and about since arriving in Madeira – before his team-mate tested positive for coronavirus.

      The winger then enjoyed a trip to the Madeira Botanical Garden in the capital Funchal with his family.
      He also visited his mum in hospital, although he is said to have worn protective clothes including gloves and a face mask when allowed into her room at Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital.
      His sister Katia, who travelled back from Brazil to be by her mum’s side after she suffered a stroke, also posted a picture of her with Cristiano and their siblings Elma and Hugo.
      She did not identify the place where the picture was taken.

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      Ronaldo flew back to Madeira to visit his mother after she suffered a strokeCredit: Reuters

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      Dybala ‘wants 11 TIMES Pirlo’s £1.6m-a-year wages’ to stay at Juventus and move him nearer to Ronaldo’s salary

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      PAULO DYBALA wants to earn around 11 times the salary of new boss Andrea Pirlo if he is to stay at Juventus, according to reports.
      The Argentine has become a key man again in Turin this season, having nearly left the club last summer.

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      Dybala wants to earn closer to the figure pocketed by RonaldoCredit: AFP or licensors

      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club
      And the 26-year-old wants to be rewarded accordingly.
      He is already the fifth-highest paid player at the club, with only Cristiano Ronaldo, Matthijs de Ligt, Gonzalo Higuain and the outgoing Miralem Pjanic earning bigger salaries.
      But his current £6.5million annual wage is dwarfed by the eyewatering £28m forked out to Ronaldo.
      And Dybala wants to narrow that gap.

      According to Corriere dello Sport, Dybala’s representatives have now demanded an £18m annual salary for their client if he is to stay at the club – recognising his talent and contributions.
      Dybala has just two years remaining on his current deal
      Juventus would currently struggle to match this demand, although Ronaldo has been linked with a move away in recent days.

      The proposed salary would dwarf that of manager and legendary ex-player Pirlo, who will pocket around £1.6m annually from his new job.

      In fact, of Juve’s first-team squad, only veteran backup goalkeepers Carlo Pinsoglio and Gianluigi Buffon are paid less than Pirlo.

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      Pirlo will pocket an annual £1.6m in his new jobCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Dybala is believed to be “sick” of speculation surrounding his Juve future, which has led to him feeling undervalued and considering an exit.
      He scored 11 goals and laid on a further 11 assists in 33 impressive Serie A appearances this term.
      Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain were all heavily linked last summer, although none are currently believed to be in the frame.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo no longer ‘untouchable’ at Juventus and could leave for just £54m with PSG considering shock transfer

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      JUVENTUS reportedly no longer consider Cristiano Ronaldo ‘non-transferable’ and could decide to cash-in for £54million.
      Sport claim Paris Saint-Germain are keeping an eye on developments and may make a move after the Champions League has finished.

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      Juventus are open to Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club this summer Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Ronaldo’s super-agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly already been offering him out to Europe’s biggest clubs ever since Juventus’ European Cup exit.
      Despite a record-breaking campaign in front of goal and another Serie A title, the Portugal superstar’s season ultimately ended in disappointment.
      Defeats in the Suppercoppa Italiana and Coppa Italia final were compounded by crashing out of the Champions League.
      In the wake of the fall to Lyon, Maurizio Sarri was sacked and replaced by inexperienced club legend Andrea Pirlo.

      Ronaldo, who still has two years left on his Juve deal, had been offered the chance to conquer France alongside Neymar at PSG.
      Spanish football expert Guillem Balague sensationally claimed a return to LaLiga with Barcelona is another option for Ronaldo.
      Yet a representative for the 35-year-old slammed the reports as “completely false”.

      Although Juventus suffered fresh Champions League disappointment this month, Ronaldo pulled another stunning feat. 

      His brace against Lyon helped him break Felice Borrel’s record for the number of goals by any Juve player in all competitions in one season. 
      Ronaldo’s tally stood at 37 goals in 46 games at the end of this term – one more than the 36 Borrel’s scored the 1933-34 season.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez jokes she has so much holiday laundry after countless bikini shots

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has poked fun of herself after she was caught doing the laundry on board her yacht with Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The 26-year-old was snapped sorting out the washing as the Juventus striker jumped into the Med during the couple’s break in Saint-Tropez this week.

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      Georgina Rodriguez was snapped doing the washing on board her yachtCredit: The Mega Agency

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      Rodriguez has been keeping her Instagram followers updated during her breakCredit: Instagram
      And the Spanish model has now uploaded the same photo of herself on her Instagram story to her 20.1 million followers.
      Captioning the picture, Rodriguez said: “Even with a dryer, a lot of clothes to wash and dry.”
      But she can only have herself to blame having posted pictures of herself in different outfits on social media daily.
      Rodriguez caused a stir online over the weekend after she showed off her incredible figure in a black bikini.

      And she delighted her followers last week after posting a busty image on Instagram.
      Ronaldo and Rodriguez have had time to bask in the sunshine due to the Old Lady’s Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon.
      The 35-year-old has been linked with a move away from Turin just two years after joining from Real Madrid.

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      Rodriguez, 26, boasts more than 20.1 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram

      Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying a break after Juventus crashed out of the Champions League
      Spanish football expert Guillem Balague sensationally claimed a return to LaLiga could be on the cards having been offered to Barcelona.

      Meanwhile Paris Saint-Germain could look to bring Ronaldo to France in a £54million deal.
      However, Spanish outlet AS have labelled all rumours as “completely false” after being contacted by Ronaldo’s representatives.

      Rodriguez has delighted her fans with bikini snaps from her holiday

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      PSG favourites to seal shock Cristiano Ronaldo transfer amid Juventus quit rumours with Real Madrid return also touted

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are favourites to land Cristiano Ronaldo – with the Portuguese star reportedly “not untouchable” any more at Juventus.
      The 35-year-old produced yet another stunning season in front of goal, netting 31 times in 33 Serie A matches.

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      CR7 no longer finds himself ‘untouchable’ at JuventusCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Ronaldo could be on the move this summer
      But in the wake of their disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon, Juve could seek to cash in on their star attraction for £54million.
      And despite his advancing years, Ronaldo would not be short of willing suitors.
      Agent Jorge Mendes is claimed to have already touted his client’s services around Europe’s elite clubs.
      And, unsurprisingly, moneybags Paris Saint-Germain are favourites to land his signature, with CR7 priced at 15/8 with Ladbrokes to turn up at Parc des Princes this summer.

      Should Ronaldo want to follow in another former Manchester United’s No7’s footsteps and make it stateside, he wouldn’t be short of opportunities.
      He is 2/1 to sign for any MLS club.
      A stunning return to Real Madrid isn’t ruled out, with 9/2 odds on the prospect.
      And a romantic return to Old Trafford, one that would be welcomed by all fans that used to sing “Viva Ronaldo” on the Stretford End, can be punted on at 11/2.

      Bayern Munich looked every inch a European powerhouse on Friday night against Barcelona, and perhaps Ronaldo would fancy adding a Bundesliga title or two to his Serie A, LaLiga and Premier League medals?
      He’s 10/1 to wind up at the Allianz Arena.
      Also at that price can be found another of his former clubs, in the shape of boyhood side Sporting Lisbon.
      Could he make a fairytale return as a superstar? Or perhaps he could become the catalyst for the Chinese Super League to reach a new, more global, audience at the same price.
      A Fifa 21 clip featuring CR7 in a Manchester City shirt got some Sky Blues fans dreaming, but he’s out at 20/1 to arrive at the Etihad.

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      Ronaldo is 9/2 to return to Real MadridCredit: Splash News

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      And 11/2 to link up with Ole at UnitedCredit: AFP – Getty

      Moving to Liverpool would really rankle with United fans, so an Anfield transfer is back at 33/1.
      Analyst Guillem Balague recently talked up the prospect of a stunning transfer to Barcelona.
      But the club have since distanced themselves from such a move, and accordingly are an outside bet at 50/1.

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      Lazio chief says he has ‘no respect for David Silva as a man’ as he breaks silence on shock Real Sociedad transfer

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      LAZIO chief Igli Tare has revealed that he does not “respect” David Silva “as a man” after the Spaniard snubbed his side for Real Sociedad.
      The Manchester City legend was due to travel to Rome to undergo a medical with the Serie A side after agreeing a three-year deal.

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      Silva was unveiled by Real Sociedad this weekCredit: https://www.instagram.com/realsociedad/
      But having blanked Lazio’s calls last week, Silva found himself the subject of strong interest from Real Sociedad.
      The LaLiga outfit sensationally hijacked the deal, agreeing a two-year contract with the 34-year-old.
      And Tare, 47, gave a furious, albeit brief response to the situation via Lazio’s official website:
      He wrote: “I learn about David Silva’s transfer to Real Sociedad. I have great respect for the player, but not for the man.”

      With Silva having been due to give Lazio his final word last Monday, the Italians were still left waiting by the weekend.
      And on Sunday they gave him an ultimatum… before his move to Sociedad was officially announced a day later.
      While he’s not the most popular man in Rome at the moment, Silva will eternally be remembered at Man City for his exceptional service in sky blue.

      Pep Guardiola’s side have announced that they will erect a statue in his honour outside the Etihad Stadium.

      In addition to this, a pitch at their training facility will also be named in his honour.
      Having signed from Valencia in 2010, Silva made 436 appearances and helped City win 14 trophies.

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      The Man City legend will have a statue erected in his honour at the EtihadCredit: AFP – Getty

      And upon announcing his statue, chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak said: “David has put his stamp on the team, on this club, it’s history and even the Premier League as a whole.
      “In doing so he has been instrumental to the beautiful football philosophy you see today. He was the start of it. He has inspired everyone around him.
      “David’s statue will act as a lasting reminder of the wonderful moments that he gave us, not only as an incredible footballer but as an inspiring ambassador who represented this club with great dignity.”

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      Silva made a low-key final appearance for City on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Dybala could be offered to Man Utd AGAIN in swap transfer for Pogba as Juventus prioritise Cristiano Ronaldo

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      PAULO DYBALA could be offered to Manchester United again this summer, according to reports.
      The Juventus forward, 26, may be used as part of a swap deal to take Paul Pogba back to Serie A.

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      Juventus could offer Manchester United Paulo Dybala as part of a deal to land Paul PogbaCredit: Instagram
      According to Tuttosport, new Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo will prioritise keeping Cristiano Ronaldo happy.
      The Portugal star has been tipped with a stunning Paris Saint-Germain transfer but ensuring he is the centre forward next season could see Dybala pushed out.
      Reports earlier this week suggested Dybala was considering his future anyway because he is thought to be sick of being transfer listed.
      He still has two years left to run on his current deal at the Allianz Stadium but it is thought negotiations have stalled over an extension.

      Dybala reportedly wants £260,000 per week but Juve are only willing to go up to around £175,000 for a player they deem as important but certainly below Ronaldo in the pecking order.
      He was heavily linked with a transfer last summer.
      Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham and Manchester United were all interested – even though Dybala was not interested in joining either Premier League side.
      The Red Devils were the most likely option with a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku on the cards.

      This year, though, it could be a deal that sees Pogba head in the opposite direction instead.
      The Frenchman, 27, spent one season alongside Dybala at Juve before his £89million return to Old Trafford in 2016.
      He said last year he was ready for a new challenge but after an injury-hit season seems finally to be enjoying himself and performing consistently in a United shirt – helped by the arrival of Bruno Fernandes in January.
      Pirlo, though, is thought to be a big fan of his former team-mate.
      However, Manchester City and Real Madrid have both been tipped to make summer swoops for Dybala, too.

      Dybala – currently on holiday with some of his team-mates – scored 17 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions last season as Juventus won the Serie A title for the ninth year in a row.
      But there was heartbreak in the Coppa Italia final and Champions League last 16 with defeats to Napoli and Lyon.
      However, on a personal note, the season ended in happy fashion for the popular Argentina international – who spent 46 days in isolation due to coronavirus – because he was named Serie A’s MVP.

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