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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic keeps himself fit with yacht workout amid Leeds transfer talk as wife Helena Seger tops up tan

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC took a moment during his sun soaked holiday to keep fit on a yacht in the Med.
      While his family frollicked on the boat and in the water, the Swedish maestro couldn’t resist a work out with resistance bands and press-up routines.

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic worked out on a boat in southern FranceCredit: Splash News

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      The Swede kept his fitness up during the summer breakCredit: Splash News
      Ibrahimovic’s partner, Helena Seger, also enjoyed a session on the yacht’s fitness equipment.
      In between workouts, she topped up her tan with Zlatan, 38, seen applying sun tan lotion to his beau as they floated near the French resort of Saint-Tropez.
      The couple’s two sons, Maximilian and Vincent, are understood to have been among the family members relaxing on the boat.
      There has been much speculation over where Ibrahimovic will be playing his football next season.

      Leeds and the striker’s own club Hammarby have been linked with moves but AC Milan are reportedly ready to sign him up once again.
      Out of contract, Ibrahimovic was nonetheless featured in the Rossoneri’s kit release for the upcoming campaign.

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      Milan are reportedly hoping to keep the forward for another couple seasonsCredit: Splash News

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      Ibrahimovic showered off after a dipCredit: Splash News
      With 11 goals since he rejoined Milan from LA Galaxy in January, he has reportedly been offered a double-your-money deal to stay with the Serie A team.
      A new £104,000-a-week deal to keep Ibrahimovic at the San Siro into his forties is said to be on the table.

      However he declared only last month that sticking around to play in the Europa League is not of huge interest to him.
      The veteran told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Ibra was born to play football and is still the best at playing football.

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      Helena Seger also jumped on the gym equipmentCredit: Splash News

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      Ibrahimovic helped his partner sunbathe on the yachtCredit: Splash News

      “We’ll see how I feel in two months.
      “We’ll also see what’s happening with the club. If this is the situation, to be honest, it’s unlikely you’ll see me at Milan next season.
      “Ibra is not a player for the Europa League and Milan are not a club who belong in the Europa League.”

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      The daredevil Swede enjoyed a dip by jumping off the boatCredit: Splash News

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      Ibrahimovic enjoyed a good time with his family near Saint TropezCredit: Splash News

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      Juventus ‘lining up replacements for Maurizio Sarri after just one season with Mauricio Pochettino on shortlist’

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly already lining up candidates to replace under-fire boss Maurizio Sarri – including Mauricio Pochettino.
      The ex-Chelsea manager’s team survived a couple of late scares to secure their ninth consecutive Serie A title in his debut season at the helm.

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      Sarri could be replaced by former London adversary PochettinoCredit: AFP or licensors
      But club chiefs are unhappy with the 61-year-old’s work in Turin.
      And according to Tutto Mercato, the Italian could be sacked if his side fail to overturn a 1-0 Champions League deficit to Lyon on Friday night.
      Sarri’s future is said to be hanging by a thread, with his 13 months in charge all coming down to the conclusion of Juventus’ Champions League campaign over the coming days and potentially weeks.
      And such are his bosses’ doubts over his tenure, that they have already sounded out FOUR different managers that could replace him at Allianz Stadium.

      At the top of their current wishlist is former Spurs boss Pochettino.
      The Argentine had been a contender for the post last year, but Tottenham’s hefty release clause scared the Serie A champions away from making a move.
      But now that Pochettino is a free agent, and willing, a deal could far more feasibly go ahead.
      The 48-year-old recently turned down a move to AS Monaco, but is still believed to be plotting his return to management.

      Zinedine Zidane is a dream appointment for Juventus, particularly given his ties with the club as a player – as well as the allure he would possess in convincing Paul Pogba to return.

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      Zinedine Zidane is unwilling to leave Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Frenchman is unwilling to leave his work at Real Madrid, however, having just clinched the LaLiga title.
      Despite Lazio falling away horribly post-restart, Simone Inzaghi has impressed Juve with his work in the capital, and is under consideration.
      Gian Piero Gasperini, who was a product of the Juventus academy in the 1970s, is the fourth potential candidate to have been sounded out, having lead Atalanta to the Champions League quarter-finals this season.

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      Simone Inzaghi’s title push with Lazio fell apart in the final weeks of the seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Newcastle in fresh takeover talk with Roma’s billionaire owner James Pallotta linked after Saudi’s £300m deal collapses

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      ROMA’S billionaire owner James Pallotta could launch a bid to take over Newcastle – if he can agree the sale of the Serie A club.
      Magpies fans were left devastated after the £300million proposed Saudi takeover collapsed, after the consortium led by Amanda Staveley pulled out.

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      American businessman James Pallotta has been linked with investing in NewcastleCredit: EPA
      They blamed the prolonged process of being approved by the Premier League as one of the key reasons for withdrawing their interest in buying the club.
      Newcastle owner Mike Ashley – who stands to pocked £17m despite the takeover falling through – is still desperate to sell the club ahead of the new season.
      It has been claimed that he has given US tycoon Henry Mauriss an August 14 deadline to get a deal over the line.
      And fresh reports have stated that Mauriss could have competition in the race to buy Newcastle from compatriot Pallotta.

      The 62-year-old became the co-owner and chairman of Roma in 2011, but in the last year he has been trying to get the club off his hands.
      According to Tuttomercatoweb via The Northern Echo, discussions have been in an advanced stage in the last month, with The Friedkin Group close to buying Roma for £450m.
      Should this materialise, then it has been alleged that he could reinvest this money into Newcastle.

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      Magpies owner Mike Ashley took ownership of the club in June 2007Credit: Getty – Contributor

      The Northern Echo also state that Pallotta has declined to comment on rumours that he could be set to enter talks with Ashley.
      There is still faint hope from supporters that the Saudi takeover could be revived with Magpies chief Lee Charnley insisting the deal may not be dead in the water.
      Some 32,000 devastated and angry fans have signed a petition urging PM Boris Johnson to order a probe into the failed takeover.

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      Inter vs Getafe FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League match

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      INTER take on Getafe as they look to show why they are one of the favourites to win the Europa League.
      Antonio Conte’s men made light work of Ludogorets in the round of 32 back in February, winning 4-1 on aggregate.

      Alexis Sanchez may appear for Inter before returning to parent club Manchester United
      Meanwhile Getafe laid down a real marker by stunning Champions League semi-finalists Ajax to progress 3-2 on aggregate with a display so stubborn Jose Mourinho would have been proud.

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      Getafe’s most recent game was against Real Madrid
      What time does Inter vs Getafe kick off?
      Inter vs Getafe kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      Schalke 04’s Veltins Arena in Germany will play host to this game.
      The tie will take place over one leg as the first leg was not able to be completed before the coronavirus pandemic in Italy.
      What TV channel is Inter vs Getafe on and can I live stream it?
      Inter vs Getafe will be live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage will commence at 7.45pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      Manchester United play LASK at the same time, with that game airing on BT Sport 1.
      How can I watch Inter vs Getafe FREE?
      EE customers can get a FREE three-month BT Sport app trial by texting SPORT to 150.
      You can then cancel at any time.
      Team news
      Inter’s Stefano Sensi is pushing to be fit for the game after his hamstring injury.
      Matias Vecino is unavailable through injury.
      Alexis Sanchez could feature before returning to parent club Manchester United.

      Getafe will be without Erick Cabaco as his registration to play in the Europa League was not done in January when he joined.
      Deyverson has returned to Brazil, following the end of his loan meaning that Angel Rodriguez and Jaime Mata could start at the front.
      Stoke City’s loanee Oghenekaro Etebo is recovering from injury and will be unlikely to feature.
      Latest odds
      Inter to win – 2/3
      Draw – 5/2
      Getafe victory – 19/4
      Mata to score anytime, to have 1 or more shots, and to make 15 or more passes – 27/10
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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘not happy’ and nearly joined PSG before lockdown as he ‘dreams of playing with Neymar and Mbappe’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was “unhappy” and came close to joining Paris Saint-Germain before the coronavirus lockdown hit, according to incredible reports in France.
      The Portugal captain, 35, made the switch from Real Madrid to Juventus just two years ago.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly struggling to enjoy himself at Juventus and dreams of a move to Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But according to France Football, he was weighing up his options and had his heart set on a move to PSG because he dreamed of playing alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
      Paris also holds special memories for Ronaldo because it is the city where he won the European Championships with Portugal in 2016.
      Ronaldo’s frustrations with the Old Lady allegedly reached its peak in October 2019 following a Champions League tie against Lokomotiv Moscow.
      Despite Juve winning the match 2-1, Ronaldo did not score or assist – and missed a sitter – while the team’s performance was below par.

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      Ronaldo dreams of playing with Neymar and ‘adores’ Kylian Mbappe, according to the reportCredit: AFP or licensors
      The article adds that he was ready to picture himself away from Allianz Stadium and playing his football elsewhere, realising Turin did not have the same attraction as Madrid or the Premier League.
      Instead he was considering PSG as a possible destination – he has a close bond with Neymar and reportedly “adores” Mbappe.
      So the chance to form one of the deadliest attacks in world football at a club with the financial backing of Qatar Sports Investments unsurprisingly appealed.
      One source even claimed the move was “very probable” before the pandemic put the brakes on a potential move.

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      However, the impact of coronavirus across the sporting globe means any potential mega-money move to Paris looks to be off the cards again.
      Ronaldo is now resigned to staying at Juventus but wouldn’t rule out a move this summer should the opportunity present itself.
      The France Football report stated of his current mood: “He is not unhappy, but he is not happy either.”
      Since joining Juventus, Ronaldo has won Serie A in both seasons.
      On an individual basis, he has racked up an impressive 63 goals in just 88 appearances but did miss out on the Golden Boot this term to Ciro Immobile.

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      The Portuguese icon is thought to be a massive fan of French sensation Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Along with Neymar and Mbappe, Ronaldo could have helped form one of the deadliest attacks in the worldCredit: Rex Features

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      AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini confirms the club are in transfer talks to sign Tottenham ace Serge Aurier

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      AC MILAN are reportedly keeping tabs on Tottenham right-back Serge Aurier.
      The defender, 27, joined from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 – and still has two years left on his current contract.

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      AC Milan have expressed an interest in Serge Aurier
      Milan technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed on Saturday that the club had held talks with Aurier’s agent last year.

      Before the Rossoneri finished the season with a 3-0 victory over Cagliari to nab sixth place in Serie A, he said: “We spoke to his agent last year. 
      “We think about ending the season well, then in these three weeks we have to operate on the market.”
      Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Aurier is Milan’s main right-back target this summer.

      The Ivorian has been resurgent under Jose Mourinho having been frozen out under Mauricio Pochettino earlier this season.
      He has scored once and added five assists in 33 games in the top-flight, and has reportedly turned heads at Monaco also.
      Former Spurs transfer chief Paul Mitchell is now at the Ligue 1 club – having joined from RB Leipzig in June.

      And Mitchell has made Aurier one of his top targets for the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

      The defender also recently revealed he dreams of returning to Les Parisiens and ending his career with the French giants.
      It is understood Spurs value the Ivorian at around £22m having paid PSG £23million for him in 2017.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘wanted to quit Juventus to play with Mbappe and Neymar at PSG before coronavirus ended transfer’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO wanted to quit Juventus to play for Paris Saint-Germain but coronavirus thwarted the transfer, according to reports.
      The Portuguese superstar reportedly wanted to link up with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at the end of this season but the financial impact of Covid-19 appears to have quashed the chance of such a move.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Juventus for PSG at the end of this season.
      Ronaldo was said to be grumpy after his Juve team narrowly overcame Lokomotiv Moscow 2-1 in the Champions League last October.
      And later that night he was heard dreaming of a move to the Ligue 1 champions, according to French outlet France Football.
      The 35-year-old megastar is said to have dreamed of linking up with pal Neymar and Mbappe who he admires.

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      Having won the Euro 2016 with Portugal in Paris, one of the greatest footballers of all time is said to have an affinity with the French city.

      And figures in Ronaldo’s entourage were said to have described the transfer as “very probable” before Covid-19 hit.
      The goal-scoring Portuguese is said to be unhappy with the quality of the team around him at the Italian champions and would have considered a move away.

      Ronaldo only joined Juventus in the summer of 2018 and signed a staggering £500,000-a-week contract.
      Since joining Juventus, Ronaldo has won Serie A in both seasons.

      On an individual basis, he has racked up an impressive 63 goals in just 88 appearances but did miss out on the Golden Boot this term to Ciro Immobile.

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      Ronaldo is said to have wanted to link up with Neymar and Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty Images

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      Mario Balotelli being lined up for shock transfer to Romanian side CFR Cluj after quitting Brescia this summer

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      MARIO BALOTELLI could be heading to Romania amid reports of a shock offer from CFR Cluj.
      The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker left Italian club Brescia following their relegation from Serie A.

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      Mario Balotelli is looking for a new club after leaving Italian team BresciaCredit: EPA
      A switch to Brazilian side Flamengo or Italian lower-league minnows Como has been touted but he could have a fresh shot at the Champions League with the Liga I champions.
      Romanian outlet gsp have claimed Cluj, who are coached by Chelsea legend Dan Petrescu, have held advanced talks with the 29-year-old.
      Owner Nelutu Varga told local media that he had two major transfer targets in Slavia Prague winger Nicolae Stanciu and a “top Italian striker.”
      The businessman added: “This will be a real coup for Romanian football.”

      Sources confirmed to Cluj TV station Look Sport that the unnamed player is indeed Balotelli.
      Transylvania-based Cluj clinched their third consecutive title on Monday with a 3-1 win at Universitatea Craiova, and will enter the Champions League at the first qualifying round.

      Petrescu’s side fell at the final hurdle of the current season’s qualifiers after beating Celtic, then knocking Lazio and Rennes out of the Europa League before an away goals defeat to Sevilla in the last-32.
      Balotelli won the Premier League and FA Cup in his three-year spell with City before leaving for AC Milan in 2013.

      A triumphant homecoming to Brescia last summer did not go to plan.
      Scoring just five goals in 19 games for his local side, the striker encountered a number of racist abuse episodes and did not play at all after the coronavirus shutdown.

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