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    Christian Eriksen AGREES three-year Man Utd deal, Malacia at training ground, Cristiano Ronaldo absent – transfer latest

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to announce the signing of Dutch star Tyrell Malaica TODAY.The Feyernood ace has been spotted arriving at United’s training ground this morning as he undergoes the second part of his medical.
    And another Man Utd signing may not be far behind with Christian Eriksen reportedly agreeing a three-year deal.
    Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo has delayed his return to United training for personal reasons SunSport can exclusively reveal.
    Ronaldo, 37, has plans to QUIT Man United, but the Old Trafford chiefs are standing firm that the Portuguese star is going nowhere and is not for sale.
    And Frenkie de Jong has sent United fans into a frenzy having liked a post from the clubs Instagram.

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    ‘Not world class’
    Manchester United fans should be underwhelmed by the signing of Christian Eriksen, according to Liverpool hero Danny Murphy.
    Murphy told talkSPORT: “World class? Eriksen? No. No, no, no, no. He is a welcome addition to any squad because he is experienced and has quality.
    “But when you’re looking at the big games when United are competing against Liverpool, [Manchester] City and Chelsea, is he going to play in that first XI? No, is the answer.
    “He could change a game, yes, that’s fair. He could come off the bench and change a game but is he going to bring United closer to Liverpool and City? Nowhere near it.
    “This is Man Utd. Is he better than [Bruno] Fernandes? No. Is he going to be playing in the first XI? No.
    “Is he a welcome addition and good squad player? Yes. Should I be happy as a United fan? No. Would I be excited as a United fan? I’d be a bit underwhelmed by it”
    Martinez transfer boost
    Manchester United are confident of beating Arsenal to signing Lisandro Martinez after meeting with the Ajax hierarchy.
    United have tabled a fee just shy of £40million for Martinez.
    The Dutch champs’ new director of football Klaas-Jan Huntelaar travelled to London on Saturday to meet with United representatives, according to the Mirror.
    And after talks with Huntelaar, the Red Devils are said to be confident of beating the Gunners in the transfer race to sign the centre-back.
    The Manchester giants are said to have lodged a bid worth an initial £35.3m, with an extra £4.3m available in add-ons.
    The total package works out at £39.6m, with the Amsterdam outfit understood to value the Argentina international at £43m
    Cristiano Ronaldo absence
    Manchester United superstar Cristian Ronaldo has DELAYED his return to training due to family reasons.
    Ronaldo has sensationally told United he wants to leave in order to play Champions League football.
    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was set to hold showdown talks with manager Erik ten Hag today in what was scheduled to be his first day back at the club after a summer break.
    But SunSport understands the star forward will now not attend practice today due to family reasons, and the Red Devils have accepted his explanation.
    The Portugal captain is due to spend a few days at United’s HQ before jetting off on a 16-day tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday with the rest of the squad
    Malacia at Carrington
    Tyrell Malacia has been spotted at Manchester United’s training ground in Carrington.
    Malacia has been photographed arriving in a car ahead of his proposed move to United.
    The left-back is set to become new manager Erik ten Hag’s first signing for £13million from Feyenoord.
    The Netherlands international will provide competition for Luke Shaw down the left
    Christian Eriksen reminder
    Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Manchester United in the summer.
    SunSport understands Eriksen has decided to join United after snubbing Brentford, where he spent the last six months.
    The attacking midfielder is set to pen a three-year deal at Old Trafford and will undergo a medical.
    The Denmark international will become the Red Devils’ first signing of the summer
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Maguire on holiday
    Harry Maguire is now back in training but photos have been released of him and his wife Fern while on holiday in the Amalfi coast.
    The couple got married in the South of France at the end of June.
    You can see all the snaps here.
    United fans slam “lazy” scouting
    United supporters have criticised the club’s scouting as they near the signings of Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia.
    The unhappy fans claim the scouting system is “lazy” as the club are only interested in targets with Ajax connections or that Ten Hag tried to sign at Ajax.
    A fan said: “They only follow what Ten Hag says, don’t expect much change in the coming years.”
    Mendes meets with Boehly over Ronaldo move
    Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has met with Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly, according to reports.
    The pair supposedly met due to Ronaldo wanting out of Old Trafford.
    Sunday World say that Boehly ‘made it clear’ during his meeting with Mendes that Chelsea could be an option for Ronaldo.
    Bergwijn declined Man Utd
    Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn rejected offers from two Premier League clubs in order to secure a dream move to Ajax, according to reports.
    According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Manchester United and Everton were willing to pay up to £35m for the Netherlands star.
    But the player had his heart set on Ajax.
    Credit: Getty
    Eriksen agrees to United move
    Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Man Utd, snubbing Brentford.
    The Bees had been hopeful of convincing Eriksen to stay in West London and had offered him a new deal.
    But SunSport understands the Danish international has now made the decision to join Manchester United.
    He is set to pen a three-year deal at Old Trafford.
    Eriksen is said to have informed United of his desire to join the club, with the midfielder now set for a medical.
    Chelsea and Man Utd want Mitchell
    Both Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in bringing transfer specialist Paul Mitchell to the club.
    Mitchell is currently at Monaco, having previously worked at Spurs and Southampton bringing in many top talents.
    The Daily Mirror claim he is open to a move back to England.
    United stars arrive for training
    The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire have all been pictured arriving at training for their first session with Erik ten Hag.
    Cristiano Ronaldo was absent.
    You can see all the snaps – here.
    Brown on captain Maguire
    Speaking to the Express, Wes Brown has had his say on Harry Maguire being captain of Man Utd despite receiving much criticism last season.
    There have been rumours Maguire could lose the armband next season.
    Brown said: “The captaincy to me, obviously it’s a big deal but you just get on with it.
    “For instance, if he got it taken off him, he’ll be disappointed. Ultimately, he’ll want to show everybody he can do it.
    “There were a lot of players who had a bad season last season. But, as the captain, you will take a lot of stick and I think he understands that.”
    House War
    Potential Manchester rivals Erling Haaland and Frenkie de Jong are reportedly fighting off the pitch as they look to rent Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s mansion.
    The Daily Mirror report that both players have their people looking at the property.
    The house is worth a rumoured £3.5million.
    Rangnick wanted to sell Ronaldo
    Ex-United boss Ralf Rangnick allegedly told Manchester United that they had to sell Cristiano Ronaldo back in January, according to reports.
    The Athletic state: “On more than one occasion Rangnick proposed to football director John Murtough and chief executive officer Richard Arnold that Ronaldo be sold, and replaced, during the January transfer window. 
    “Rangnick felt that as Ronaldo’s time at United was uncertain beyond the end of the season, it made sense to act sooner rather than later to reconfigure the side’s attack.”
    Read more of the allegations here.
    Ronaldo update
    Cristiano Ronaldo is due to spend a few days at United’s HQ before jetting off on a 16 day tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday with the Man Utd squad.
    Crisis talks were set to be held amid claims he wants to leave.
    But family reasons means he will not be back in training like his teammates today.
    Wrexham make cheeky Ronaldo offer
    Wrexham’s Hollywood co-owner Rob McElhenney has hilariously suggested his club could lodge an offer for Cristiano Ronaldo.
    The Manchester United star has sensationally confirmed he wants to leave after just one year back at Old Trafford.
    Reacting to a social media post about Ronaldo wanting to leave United if a suitable offer was lodged, McElhenney jokingly wrote: “Define suitable.”
    Malacia spotted at Carrington
    One man who is at the training ground today if Dutch left-back Tyrell Malacia.
    He has been photographed arriving in a car ahead of his proposed move to the club.
    He is set to become Erik ten Hag’s first signing for £13million from Feyenoord.
    Ronaldo return delayed
    Cristian Ronaldo has DELAYED his return to Manchester United training due to family reasons.
    The 37-year-old has sensationally told the club he wants to leave in order to play Champions League football.
    He was set to hold showdown talks with Erik ten Hag today in what was scheduled to be his first day back at the club after a summer break.
    But SunSport understands Ronaldo will now not attend training today due to family reasons, and United have accepted his explanation.
    Credit: Getty
    Martinez’s ‘gentlemen’s agreement’
    Ajax star Lisandro Martinez reportedly has a gentlemen’s agreement with the club that allows him to leave if a substantial offer comes in for him.
    The agreement was made when he signed a new contract at the Eredivisie giants in October.
    The Daily Mail report that a £43million bid may be needed to sign the Argentine.
    Man Utd and Arsenal are the two front runners.
    De Jong pictured
    Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong has been snapped on holiday in Ibiza enjoying dinner.
    He was apparently joined in a restaurant by some of his Netherlands teammates.
    Gerard Romero shared the image of the Barca ace on his social media.
    Domino Effect?
    Man City star Bernardo Silva is reportedly on the verge of joining Barcelona and the deal would allow for Frenkie de Jong to sign for Manchester United.
    SPORT report that the Portuguese midfielder has already said “yes” to a move to the LaLiga giants.
    De Jong could then be allowed to reunite with ex-manager Erik ten Hag and move to United for a rumoured £56million.
    Good morning Man Utd fans
    Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo has been ordered by the club he must report back for pre-season this week.
    Ronaldo has informed United of his desire to depart this summer after citing his wish to play Champions League football.
    But according to the Mirror, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been told by the Red Devils he must report back to Carrington imminently.
    The report states that the star forward has been alerted that he has to be on the plane on Friday for their two-and-a-half-week pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
    United have declined to comment about Ronaldo’s reported wish to leave the club.
    According to the Daily Mirror, the Manchester giants have refused to answer questions regarding the Portugal captain’s future.
    But United want to recoup the money they spent to sign the 37-year-old if they are to let him leave this summer, report The Times.
    The Red Devils paid Juventus £12.9million to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, with add-ons potentially taking the deal to £17m.
    Napoli have entered the race to sign the him and could be willing to match United’s asking price.
    Bayern Munich could also view the Portugal international as a cheap replacement for Robert Lewandowski if the Pole is sold to Barcelona.
    Finally, United have made a breakthrough in the transfer market with Feyenoord star Tyrell Malacia set to become their first signing of the summer today.
    Malacia jetted into Manchester yesterday and went through the first stages of his medical.
    And should it all go to plan the left-back will put the finishing touches to his move – which will cost the Red Devils an initial £13m.
    The Manchester giants swooped for the Netherlands international last week just when he looked destined to link up with Lyon
    Do no Ron
    Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo should stay put at Old Trafford, claims former Red Devils ace Louis Saha.
    Saha told BonusCodeBets: “It could go both ways, no one can guarantee anything apart from Cristiano. He’s the only one to answer that.
    “It wouldn’t be the right move for Man United to let him go because he’s such a big asset.
    “I can definitely see him continuing to keep doing what he’s doing best, which is scoring goals and helping his club get back to where it belongs.
    “He can still play a part under [Erik] Ten Hag, not only by scoring goals, but with his stature.
    “I’m sure the new manager will want to implement some new rules and new standards that fit with Ronaldo. Maybe not so much on the pressing side, but his work ethic and his desire to always be accountable.
    “Performance-wise, Ronaldo is up there with the best, he’ll drive the players that need confidence, like [Marcus] Rashford.
    “It’s a new manager, new rules, new atmosphere and I’m very excited”
    In safe hands
    Manchester United star David de Gea is confident that fans will “love” the style of play that new boss Erik ten Hag is implementing at the club.
    De Gea claims the improvements have made the United players “excited” about the future of the club.
    The Spaniard told MUTV: “I think we are all very excited for the new season, for the new manager.
    “He plays a very good [type of] football so for sure the fans will love it”
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    Chelsea offered Neymar AND Cristiano Ronaldo, £45m Sterling transfer close, De Ligt latest news

    CHELSEA have been offered the chance to sign two of football’s biggest names, according to reports.Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo are both said to have been offered to the Blues.
    PSG are reported to be keen to sell the Brazil icon while Cristiano Ronaldo has made clear his desire to leave Man Utd.
    Meanwhile, Chelsea are said to be closing in on a £45million deal for Man City forward Raheem Sterling.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo absence
    Manchester United star and Chelsea target Cristian Ronaldo has DELAYED his return to training due to family reasons.
    Ronaldo has sensationally told United he wants to quit in order to play Champions League football next season.
    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was set to hold showdown talks with new boss Erik ten Hag today in what was scheduled to be his first day back at the club after a summer break.
    But SunSport understands the forward did not attend practice today due to family reasons, and the Red Devils have accepted his explanation.
    The Portugal international is due to spend a few days at United’s HQ before flying on a 16-day tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday with the rest of the squad
    Christensen to Barcelona
    Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Andreas Christensen on a free transfer from Chelsea.
    And amazingly, Christensen’s buyout clause has been set at €500million (£430m) after signing a four-year deal.
    A club statement read: “FC Barcelona and Andreas Bødtker Christensen have reached an agreement for the player to join the Club after his contract with Chelsea FC came to an end.
    “The player will sign a contract until 30 June 2026 and his buy out clause will be set at 500 million euros”
    Matt’ll do nicely
    Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt favours a move to Chelsea despite a number of other attractive options.
    Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also keen on De Ligt but he wants to come to Stamford Bridge, according to Sportsmail.
    Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the centre-back.
    The Blues are thought to have tabled several offers so far the Netherlands international this summer.
    Now the West Londoners are said to be keen to close the deal for about £65million.
    However, Sportsmail say Juve want to push that price up even higher
    Chelsea hold De Ligt talks
    Chelsea have held talks with Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt about a potential deal.
    That is according to Foot Mercato, who report that the Blues’ representatives have met with De Ligt.
    Talks were reportedly positive and the West Londoners are confident a deal can be made.
    However, Manchester United are “attentive” to the centre-back’s situation
    Chelsea close to signing Sterling
    Chelsea are close to sealing a deal for Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.
    City want more than the £45million they received for Gabriel Jesus, who has joined Arsenal.
    No fee has yet been agreed for the winger but talks are believed to have progressed well over the weekend.
    SunSport exclusively revealed last month how the Premier League champions know they are facing a losing battle to keep the 27-year-old
    Neymar and Ronaldo offered
    Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
    Representatives of the duo have approached new Blues co-owner Todd Boehly about a potential deal.
    Manager Thomas Tuchel wants six signings this summer transfer window.
    Ronaldo has informed United of his wish to leave the club because he wants to play in the Champions League.
    And PSG are reportedly keen to sell Neymar in the summer as they are in transition after a disappointing campaign
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    New formation
    Thomas Tuchel is ready to finally shape his Chelsea side into what he wants it to be, according to reports.
    The club’s new owners are giving the Blues boss more influence over the make-up of his squad, according to The Athletic.
    He wants to switch Chelsea from a back five to back four formation.
    Kounde update
    Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea for over a year.
    Chelsea could be now in for other targets like Matthijs De Ligt and Kounde could head to Barcelona.
    But, Monchi, the Sevilla chief has said: “There are zero contacts with Barcelona for Jules Koundé. No talks ongoing.”
    Mendes meets with Boehly over Ronaldo move
    Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has met with Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly, according to reports.
    The pair supposedly met due to Ronaldo wanting out of Old Trafford.
    Sunday World say that Boehly ‘made it clear’ during his meeting with Mendes that Chelsea could be an option for Ronaldo.
    Jeez Luiz
    Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star David Luiz could be set for a sensational return to Europe with Inter Milan.
    The Brazilian defender, 35, headed back to his homeland in September 2021 from the Gunners to join Flamengo.
    But GOAL are claiming that he could be on his way to Inter in a shock transfer.
    Raheem Dream
    Chelsea are reportedly confident that they will sign Raheem Sterling prior to their pre-season tour in the US.
    The West Londoners fly to the United States on Saturday 9th July.
    Man City are rumoured to be wanting over £45million for the England ace.
    Chelsea and Man Utd want Mitchell
    Both Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in bringing transfer specialist Paul Mitchell to the club.
    Mitchell is currently at Monaco, having previously worked at Spurs and Southampton bringing in many top talents.
    The Daily Mirror claim he is open to a move back to England.
    Chelsea offered Neymar and Ronaldo
    According to reports, Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo.
    Representatives of the duo have approached new Blues co-owner Todd Boehly about the players.
    Thomas Tuchel wants six signings this summer.
    Pulisic doesn’t want to leave
    Christian Pulisic has reportedly told Chelsea he does not want to leave after his name was included in talks with Juventus over a deal for Matthijs De Ligt.
    Pulisic has two years left on his Chelsea deal.
    Timo Werner has also been included in talks, according to reports.
    Cole hits out at Mount critics
    Former Chelsea star turned pundit Joe Cole has taken aim at fans who criticise Mason Mount’s performances.
    Cole said: “That’s the sign of the times, people don’t want to admit they were wrong.
    “Anyone who’s not having Mason Mount needs to just really have a look at themselves.”
    Mount won a second consecutive Chelsea Player of the Season award back in May.
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    Chelsea close in on Sterling
    The Blues are nearing a deal for Man City’s Raheem Sterling.
    The champions reportedly want more than the £45million they received for Gabriel Jesus, who has just signed for Arsenal.
    No fee has yet been agreed for the England ace – but talks are believed to have progressed well over the weekend.
    SunSport exclusively revealed last month how City know they are facing a losing battle to keep the 27-year-old.
    Havertz on his No.29
    Back in 2021, in an interview with The Athletic, Havertz told the story in detail.
    He said: “When I was young I always used to play FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer with my brother. We always made ourselves in the game. My brother always put No 29 on his shirt.”
    “When I came to the professional game and Leverkusen asked me what number I wanted to have, I asked them which numbers were free. When they said 29, I said I’d take it because of my brother.”
    Havertz reveals why he wearns No.29
    Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz wears the unusual No.29 shirt.
    In an Instagram post he told fans that he chose the number because of playing the video game FIFA in 2005.
    He said he created himself with his brother on the game and chose the No.29 and since then it has stuck.
    Milinkovic-Savic “pushed out” by Sarri
    Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is in charge of Lazio and reportedly wanted to sell star player Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
    Sarri is rumoured to have tried to persuade him on a move to London as the player doesn’t want to stay at the club.
    Chelsea could offer cash plus Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Emerson as part of a deal for the Lazio midfielder, all claimed by Corriere dello Sport.
    Talks held with De Ligt
    Foot Mercato claim that Chelsea representatives have held talks with Matthijs De Ligt.
    They report that talks were positive and the Blues are confident a deal can be made.
    But they suggest Man Utd are “attentive” to the situation.
    De Ligt battle
    Chelsea are keen on signing Juventus defender Matthijs De Ligt.
    Reports suggest a £60.3million could be made by the club.
    However a deal remains difficult to complete because of Manchester United and the player’s relationship with Erik ten Hag from their Ajax days.
    Chelsea to lose another striker?
    Chelsea could lose another striker this week with Newcastle having reportedly made a good offer for Armando Broja.
    The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Southampton and appears to be set to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent deal this summer.
    West Ham are also keen on Broja.
    The club have already allowed Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan so will be hoping to bolster their attacking strength soon.
    Good morning Chelsea fans
    Chelsea are at the front of the queue to offer Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League football.
    Ronaldo sensationally informed United he wants to quit the club this summer because he wishes to play in Europe’s top competition.
    The Red Devils are determined to stand firm and refuse to sell but the five-time Ballon d’Or winner insists they should give the green light to any acceptable offers.
    And that could see the star forward joining the Blues, who finished third last season – and therefore have a Champions League spot secured.
    Manager Thomas Tuchel is on the hunt for a new centre-forward following Romelu Lukaku’s season-long loan to Inter Milan.
    That leaves Timo Werner and Kai Havertz as the only players who can play up front this coming season.
    Meanwhile, Chelsea are getting closer to signing Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt as the Serie A giants are likely to agree to the Blues’ latest bid.
    According to CBS reporter Ben Jacobs, the West Londoners are edging closer to reaching an agreement with Juve and are in “pole position”.
    The report adds that the Bianconeri prefer a straight-cash deal despite their recent interest in Jorginho.
    Chelsea are desperate for defensive reinforcement after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer.
    But Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele looks set to stay at the Nou Camp for this coming season.
    According to Football London, Chelsea target Dembele has penned a two-year extension with Barca.
    The Blues are looking to strengthen up front after losing Lukaku on loan to Inter while Hakim Ziyech looks set to go to AC Milan.
    This comes after reports claiming the West Londoners will also miss out on Leeds star Raphinha, who is heading to Barcelona.
    Finally, Chelsea ace Armando Broja is reportedly set to leave Chelsea.
    According to Football London, Broja will depart from Stamford Bridge by next week.
    The highly-rated centre-forward enjoyed a stunning campaign on loan at Southampton with six Premier League goals and one assist last season.
    The 20-year-old, though, has attracted interest from Newcastle, West Ham and of course Saints
    Chelsea Ster crazy
    Chelsea are closing in on the £45million transfer of Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.
    According to the Daily Mail, a deal is set to be struck in the coming days which will see Sterling making the switch to Stamford Bridge.
    The 27-year-old looks set to pen a four-year contract in West London.
    The England international has spoken with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel and those conversations have only added to his desire to leave City for Chelsea.
    The winger is among the club’s top targets as they appear likely to miss out on Leeds ace Raphinha
    Do no Ron
    Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo should ignore Chelsea’s transfer interest and stay at Old Trafford this summer, claims former Red Devils striker Louis Saha.
    Saha told BonusCodeBets: “It could go both ways, no one can guarantee anything apart from Cristiano. He’s the only one to answer that.
    “It wouldn’t be the right move for Man United to let him go because he’s such a big asset.
    “I can definitely see him continuing to keep doing what he’s doing best, which is scoring goals and helping his club get back to where it belongs.
    “He can still play a part under [Erik] Ten Hag, not only by scoring goals, but with his stature.
    “I’m sure the new manager will want to implement some new rules and new standards that fit with Ronaldo. Maybe not so much on the pressing side, but his work ethic and his desire to always be accountable.
    “Performance-wise, Ronaldo is up there with the best, he’ll drive the players that need confidence, like [Marcus] Rashford.
    “It’s a new manager, new rules, new atmosphere and I’m very excited”
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    Man City ANNOUNCE Kalvin Phillips, Vinicius’ Real Madrid contract, Salah’s Chelsea deal EXCLUSIVE – transfer latest

    RICHARLISON will sign for Tottenham and finally play Champions League football, after a £50million fee was agreed with Everton.PSG are willing to sell his Brazil team-mate Neymar this summer, according to reports.
    The Parisian club are said to be after a buyer for the Brazilian because he has a clause in his contract that will see it extended to 2027 on £600,000-a-week wages if they don’t sell him by NEXT Friday.
    Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund have slapped a huge £103m asking price on teen sensation Jude Bellingham.
    Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for around £43 million this summer.
    The Spanish giants have put him top of their transfer list and are doing everything they can to land their man.
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    Tottenham close in on Lenglet
    Tottenham are reportedly on the verge of clinching a loan deal for Barcelona star Clement Lenglet.
    And Di Marzio claims Lenglet has been chosen by the Spurs boss for a north London summer switch.
    Marseille were thought to be leading the race for Lenglet, who’s been capped 15 times by France.
    But Italian tactician Conte has stormed in late on.
    And Lenglet is now set to ply his trade in the Premier League as Spurs’ new left-sided centre-half.
    Fulham face Manor Solomon loss
    Fulham are facing the prospect of losing out on forward Manor Solomon with French club Nice attempting to hijack the deal.
    The Israel international has been a long term target for boss Marco Silva and is close to joining the Cottagers from Ukrainian side Shakthar Donetsk.
    Silva’s side have all but agreed a deal worth around £7million for the 22-year-old but have not yet fully completed.
    Sources close to the player believe that all aspects are ready to go on the deal and that they are just awaiting the final seal from Fulham.
    As the newly promoted side delay, however, Nice are trying to muscle in.
    The Ligue 1 side, owned by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, have offered a bigger fee to Shakthar and a larger wage to Solomon than that on offer from West London.
    Solomon, however, would still prefer a switch to the Premier League but is beginning to consider other options should Fulham continue to delay.
    Pickford set for new contract
    Everton are are reportedly in talks with Jordan Pickford over a new long-term deal.
    The Mail claims Pickford is now set to be rewarded with a lucrative fresh contract.
    The England No1, 28, hast two years left to run on his current deal.
    Frank Lampard is a huge fan of Pickford, who cost £30million from Sunderland in 2017.
    And he wants the stopper to commit his golden years at Goodison Park ahead of a summer rebuild.
    Ronaldo to Sporting Lisbon?
    Sporting Lisbon director of football Hugo Viana has refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club.
    He told Sky Sports on a possible summer move: “Not now, I don’t think that will be possible.
    “But we never know. He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future.
    “I don’t want to talk a lot about that because when we speak about Cristiano it is quite different.
    “I think he has one more year on his contract, so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
    Brentford eye ex-United flop
    Brentford are plotting a swoop for ex-Manchester United flop Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
    The goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford back in 2014 from Serbian club Vojvodina.
    He then suffered work permit issues that prevented him from making an appearance for the club.
    And that led to his departure from United just a year later having failed to make any impact.
    Now TuttoSport claims that Brentford are lining up a bid to give the now Torino stopper a second shot at the Premier League.
    Chelsea face Raphinha coup
    Chelsea are fighting Barcelona’s 11th-hour attempt to sign Raphinha.
    Blues owner Todd Boehly looked like he had bagged the Brazil winger after agreeing a £55million deal with Leeds.
    But having seen off interest from rivals Arsenal, Boehly now faces the threat of losing out to Barcelona.
    Raphinha’s agent Deco, who played for both Barca and Chelsea, was spotted at the Spanish giants’ offices on Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to engineer a move.
    Richarlison to Tottenham confirmed
    Richarlison is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham TODAY after agreeing to move from Everton, according to reports.
    Spurs are still haggling with the Toffees over the final details of the deal, although a fee of around £50million and £10m in add-ons has been agreed in principle.
    Richarlison, 25, has settled on personal terms with Tottenham and is eager to make the move.
    According to The Athletic, the Brazilian’s Spurs medical will take place today with a transfer imminent.
    The forward is eager to test himself at the highest level, and will be able to play Champions League football for the first time with Spurs.
    Rangers face transfer battle
    Four Euro clubs are keen to beat Rangers to sign Antonio Colak.
    SunSport understands the PAOK striker is a target for Copenhagen, Panathinaikos, Real Mallorca and his former club Malmo as the race for the £2.5million-rated Croatian international, 28, hots up.
    But it’s understood the Light Blues remain favourites with the frontman clear Ibrox is his favoured destination if a deal can be agreed with the Greeks.
    We revealed Gers had made an improved £2m offer plus bonuses in a bid to prise Colak away from PAOK’s Dutch pre-season camp.
    But that too has been rejected with PAOK chiefs adamant about the deal matching what they paid Rijeka two years ago.
    Chelsea get De Ligt boost
    Chelsea have received a major boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt after Juventus’ CEO hinted that the star wants to leave.
    uventus chief Maurizio Arrivabene has appeared to have bolstered their hopes of landing De Ligt – saying they will be happy to do business as long as their asking price is met.
    He said: “It’s impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club – but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied.”
    Good Morning football fans. 
    Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
    The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
    But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
    Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
    However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
    Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.
    Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku is back in Italy ahead of his return to Inter Milan and has proudly posed with a club scarf.
    The 29-year-old will link up with the San Siro outfit for a second time just a year after he re-joined Chelsea in a club-record £97.5million deal.
    But he failed to hit the heights expected of him at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel deeming him surplus to requirements.
    And Inter have been quick to secure his services with the Serie A giants agreeing a £6.9m season-long loan deal with the Blues.
    More on Martinez
    Arsenal’s opening bid of £26m was rejected – as was their second which was £8m higher.
    Their latest offer is a similar downpayment but with more add-ons – so that may not be enough to tempt Ajax to do business.
    They are now likely to wait to see if a firm offer comes in for Lisandro Martinez from United.
    He had previously indicated he was happy to join Arsenal but the prospect of re-uniting with his former boss Ten Hag at Old Trafford may change his mind.
    It would be a blow for Mikel Arteta who has also seen Chelsea move in for another of his key targets, Raphinha, in recent days.
    Spanish giants Barcelona are also in the race for the Brazilian who is rated at around £60m by his current club Leeds.
    Meanwhile United are happy with the way their move for Malacia is progressing – despite a late bid from Lyon to turn his head back towards them.
    He is expected to move to the North West and provide competition for Luke Shaw next season.

    S-mart money
    Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
    The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
    But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
    Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
    However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
    Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.

    Everton in talks for Winks
    Everton are likely to sign Harry Winks regardless of where Richarlison‘s future lies, according to Givemesport.
    The Brazilian international is being strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, with a potential swap deal involving Winks under consideration, but Jones is confident the midfielder will end up linking up with ex-teammate Dele Alli, no matter what happens with Richarlison.
    According to Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge, Spurs and Everton are in talks over Winks, although the north Londoners are pushing for a permanent transfer, while the Toffees are seeking a loan deal with an option to buy.
    Winks has already been told to find a new club by Tottenham and has been valued at around £20m.
    Meanwhile, the same outlet state that Spurs are interested in Richarlison and Anthony Gordon, as Conte hopes to provide squad depth ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League next term.

    Koul runnings
    Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Chelsea.
    It has been claimed that the Senegal international has been added to Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist in his quest to bolster his backline.
    The Blues boss is desperate for reinforcements in defence after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departed as free agents.
    Chelsea have been linked with a host of players, with the club reportedly having a £34million offer plus either Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic for Matthijs de Ligt rejected by Juventus.
    They are also understood to be keen on bringing Manchester City’s Nathan Ake back to Stamford Bridge.
    Meanwhile Sevilla star Jules Kounde remains of interest, however they face competition from Barcelona in the race to secure the Frenchman’s services.

    Tuchy subject
    Romelu Lukaku did not enjoy a successful return to Chelsea and part of the reason for his failure was his strained relationship with Thomas Tuchel.
    Lukaku, 29, first got on the wrong side of the German by publicly expressing his desire to return to Inter in a now infamous interview.
    In the same interview Lukaku also criticised Tuchel’s style of play, suggesting it restricted him to too few chances in front of goal.
    But Tuchel also irritated Lukaku with a jibe that poked fun at the striker’s relationship with his former manager Antonio Conte.
    According to Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella, Lukaku was left unhappy with Tuchel’s wind-up.
    Kinsella revealed: “To see him talk so highly of Inter [during the Sky Italia interview] was an insult to Chelsea fans. It broke the relationship with them.
    “And there was another incident behind the scenes that wasn’t televised or anything like that.
    “Someone told me that Lukaku and Tuchel were watching a Tottenham game and Tuchel said, ‘There’s your daddy’, about Antonio Conte.
    “It was just a joke, but apparently, it didn’t go down very well with Lukaku.”

    ICYMI
    PSG star Neymar has been informed by club chiefs he is no longer wanted at Parc des Princes, reports suggest.
    That is according to RMC Sport, who claim PSG are keen to rebuild without the star forward ahead of this coming season.
    The Brazil international has been linked with a summer exodus from Paris this summer with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United showing interest,
    United, Chelsea and Newcastle would be the only realistic transfer options for Neymar if he does leave PSG, whom he joined for a world record £200million in 2017.
    The Premier League trio are the only clubs with the financial might to meet the Parisians and the striker’s financial demands.

    Raph news
    Raphinha’s agent was spotted at the Nou Camp less than 24 hours after Chelsea appeared to move into pole position to sign the Leeds winger.
    The west Londoners dealt a hammer blow to Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian on Tuesday by tabling a bid north of £55million for his services.
    A deal has yet to be reached and talks with the player’s agent – former Barcelona ace Deco – are set to take place later this week.
    But Barca could be poised to land the winger after Deco was spotted at the Nou Camp with club chiefs Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany, Enric Masip and president Joan Laporta.
    Spanish journalist Victor Navvaro captured footage of the group leaving the stadium and shared it on Twitter.

    Spurs ‘set to snag genius’
    Tottenham are set to snap up the set-piece genius who help fire Italy to Euro 2020 glory.
    Veteran coach Gianni Vio, 69, is in talks to join Antonio Conte’s backroom staff ahead of the new season as the Italian looks to improve Spurs’ threat from set pieces.
    The ex-banker-turned-deadball boffin wrote a thesis on set pieces as part of his coaching badges and claims to have more than 4,000 routines up his sleeve.
    Vio helped Roberto Mancini at Euro 2020 last year and has previously worked at AC Milan, Leeds and Brentford.
    Of the big six, only Manchester United scored fewer goals from set pieces than Spurs’ eight last season, meaning it is an area Conte is desperate to improve as they bid to bridge the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.
    Southampton ‘sign Man City starlet’
    Southampton are on the verge of signing Man City starlet Romeo Lavia, according to reports.
    The Saints were locked in battle with Leeds for the 18-year-old’s services.
    But the Saint Mary’s outfit have emerged victorious in the transfer race, The Athletic reported.
    City wanted to keep hold of Lavia and have the option to buy him back, the report adds.
    Credit: Getty
    Dutch courage
    Everton are leading the race to sign Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn, according to reports.
    Spurs are believed to be open to selling the Netherlands international this summer amid interest from Everton and Ajax.
    Bergwijn, 24, has also admitted that he is seeking a transfer as he looks to play regular football.
    And it seems Everton have the upper hand as they are willing to offer Bergwijn more money than Ajax, report De Telegraaf.
    The Toffees are reportedly ready to match Tottenham’s asking price too, believed to be in the region of £21million.
    But Bergwijn is said to prefer a move to Ajax due to the Dutch champions being able to offer Champions League football.

    Rab race
    Adrien Rabiot wants to leave Juventus to join a Premier League club this summer.
    The Telegraph claim Rabiot wants to leave the Serie A heavyweights to join an English club playing Champions League football.
    And Juventus have agreed to his requests and will look to offload him for between £13-17million this summer.
    Betfair think Chelsea are the frontrunners at odds of 5/2.
    Three other Champions League sides in Liverpool (5/1), Manchester City (8/1) and Tottenham (10/1) are next in the betting markets.
    Italian publication Calciomercato claim Liverpool are hatching a plan to swap Adrien Rabiot and Naby Keita, who are both 27 with 12 months remaining on their current deals.
    There’s a large jump to Europa League duo Manchester United and Arsenal, who are locked together at 20/1.

    Eye of the Hag-er
    Erik Ten Hag is close to making Tyrell Malacia his first signing as Manchester United boss and he has liked the defender for some time.
    United are reportedly set to hijack Lyon’s move for the Feyenoord star in a £14m deal.
    And Ten Hag knows a lot about the left-back from his time as Ajax manager – when he first set eyes on the youngster.
    Footage has emerged from a match between Feyenoord and Ajax when Malacia certainly caught the eye.
    Ten Hag is seen saying in Dutch: “That kid at left-back is amazing.”
    He also tells his assistant Michael Reiziger to take note of Malacia, possibly with a view to signing him in the future.

    Mad for you
    Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks with Arsenal over a transfer for Hector Bellerin.
    Bellerin, 27, spent the season on loan at Real Betis and a move back to La Liga could be on the cards.
    ElDesmarque report Atletico are “already negotiating” with the Gunners over the full-back, who has told the North London club of his desire to leave.
    Bellerin knows “first-hand” of interest from the Madrid side and it is making him rethink his future.
    He is “seduced” by the option of playing in the capital but Betis remains his preferred option after his successful 2021-22 campaign.
    The Spain international impressed for his boyhood club where he helped the Seville outfit win the Copa del Rey, as well as finishing fifth.

    Luk at that
    Inter Milan fans turned out in force to get a glimpse of the returning Romelu Lukaku.
    Lukaku arrived in Milan for a medical today after Chelsea agreed a £6.9million fee to ship the 29-year-old out on loan.
    And Lukaku grinned broadly as he waved to adoring fans from the window of the Italian Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Milan.
    The Chelsea flop waved and gave a thumbs up to the crowd who had defied a warning from Inter Ultras NOT to welcome Lukaku back to the club.
    Scorned Curva Nord fanatics urged fans not to “run and drool” after Lukaku following his return.
    Instead they claimed he will have to earn their affection back with “humility and sweat”.
    Credit: AP
    Col me maybe
    Southampton are considering a move for Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill as Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to continue his youth revolution.
    The Saints have already snapped up two young players this summer in Gavin Bazunu – a goalkeeper from Manchester City – and 20-year-old defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, who arrived from German club Vfl Bochum.
    And now Hasenhuttl wants to make another raid on Chelsea’s youth ranks.
    The south coast side took three players from Cobham last summer with Tino Livramento and Dynel Simeu joining on permanent deals as well as Armando Broja spending last season on loan.
    Now Colwill is in Southampton’s sights – with Premier League rivals Leicester City also tracking his progress.
    The defender, 19, spent last season on loan with Championship side Huddersfield, who reached the play-off final where they lost to Nottingham Forest.

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    RICHARLISON will sign for Tottenham and finally play Champions League football, after a £50million fee was agreed with Everton.PSG are willing to sell his Brazil team-mate Neymar this summer, according to reports.
    The Parisian club are said to be after a buyer for the Brazilian because he has a clause in his contract that will see it extended to 2027 on £600,000-a-week wages if they don’t sell him by NEXT Friday.
    Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund have slapped a huge £103m asking price on teen sensation Jude Bellingham.
    Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for around £43 million this summer.
    The Spanish giants have put him top of their transfer list and are doing everything they can to land their man.
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    Tottenham close in on Lenglet
    Tottenham are reportedly on the verge of clinching a loan deal for Barcelona star Clement Lenglet.
    And Di Marzio claims Lenglet has been chosen by the Spurs boss for a north London summer switch.
    Marseille were thought to be leading the race for Lenglet, who’s been capped 15 times by France.
    But Italian tactician Conte has stormed in late on.
    And Lenglet is now set to ply his trade in the Premier League as Spurs’ new left-sided centre-half.
    Fulham face Manor Solomon loss
    Fulham are facing the prospect of losing out on forward Manor Solomon with French club Nice attempting to hijack the deal.
    The Israel international has been a long term target for boss Marco Silva and is close to joining the Cottagers from Ukrainian side Shakthar Donetsk.
    Silva’s side have all but agreed a deal worth around £7million for the 22-year-old but have not yet fully completed.
    Sources close to the player believe that all aspects are ready to go on the deal and that they are just awaiting the final seal from Fulham.
    As the newly promoted side delay, however, Nice are trying to muscle in.
    The Ligue 1 side, owned by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, have offered a bigger fee to Shakthar and a larger wage to Solomon than that on offer from West London.
    Solomon, however, would still prefer a switch to the Premier League but is beginning to consider other options should Fulham continue to delay.
    Pickford set for new contract
    Everton are are reportedly in talks with Jordan Pickford over a new long-term deal.
    The Mail claims Pickford is now set to be rewarded with a lucrative fresh contract.
    The England No1, 28, hast two years left to run on his current deal.
    Frank Lampard is a huge fan of Pickford, who cost £30million from Sunderland in 2017.
    And he wants the stopper to commit his golden years at Goodison Park ahead of a summer rebuild.
    Ronaldo to Sporting Lisbon?
    Sporting Lisbon director of football Hugo Viana has refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club.
    He told Sky Sports on a possible summer move: “Not now, I don’t think that will be possible.
    “But we never know. He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future.
    “I don’t want to talk a lot about that because when we speak about Cristiano it is quite different.
    “I think he has one more year on his contract, so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
    Brentford eye ex-United flop
    Brentford are plotting a swoop for ex-Manchester United flop Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
    The goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford back in 2014 from Serbian club Vojvodina.
    He then suffered work permit issues that prevented him from making an appearance for the club.
    And that led to his departure from United just a year later having failed to make any impact.
    Now TuttoSport claims that Brentford are lining up a bid to give the now Torino stopper a second shot at the Premier League.
    Chelsea face Raphinha coup
    Chelsea are fighting Barcelona’s 11th-hour attempt to sign Raphinha.
    Blues owner Todd Boehly looked like he had bagged the Brazil winger after agreeing a £55million deal with Leeds.
    But having seen off interest from rivals Arsenal, Boehly now faces the threat of losing out to Barcelona.
    Raphinha’s agent Deco, who played for both Barca and Chelsea, was spotted at the Spanish giants’ offices on Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to engineer a move.
    Richarlison to Tottenham confirmed
    Richarlison is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham TODAY after agreeing to move from Everton, according to reports.
    Spurs are still haggling with the Toffees over the final details of the deal, although a fee of around £50million and £10m in add-ons has been agreed in principle.
    Richarlison, 25, has settled on personal terms with Tottenham and is eager to make the move.
    According to The Athletic, the Brazilian’s Spurs medical will take place today with a transfer imminent.
    The forward is eager to test himself at the highest level, and will be able to play Champions League football for the first time with Spurs.
    Rangers face transfer battle
    Four Euro clubs are keen to beat Rangers to sign Antonio Colak.
    SunSport understands the PAOK striker is a target for Copenhagen, Panathinaikos, Real Mallorca and his former club Malmo as the race for the £2.5million-rated Croatian international, 28, hots up.
    But it’s understood the Light Blues remain favourites with the frontman clear Ibrox is his favoured destination if a deal can be agreed with the Greeks.
    We revealed Gers had made an improved £2m offer plus bonuses in a bid to prise Colak away from PAOK’s Dutch pre-season camp.
    But that too has been rejected with PAOK chiefs adamant about the deal matching what they paid Rijeka two years ago.
    Chelsea get De Ligt boost
    Chelsea have received a major boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt after Juventus’ CEO hinted that the star wants to leave.
    uventus chief Maurizio Arrivabene has appeared to have bolstered their hopes of landing De Ligt – saying they will be happy to do business as long as their asking price is met.
    He said: “It’s impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club – but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied.”
    Good Morning football fans. 
    Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
    The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
    But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
    Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
    However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
    Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.
    Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku is back in Italy ahead of his return to Inter Milan and has proudly posed with a club scarf.
    The 29-year-old will link up with the San Siro outfit for a second time just a year after he re-joined Chelsea in a club-record £97.5million deal.
    But he failed to hit the heights expected of him at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel deeming him surplus to requirements.
    And Inter have been quick to secure his services with the Serie A giants agreeing a £6.9m season-long loan deal with the Blues.
    More on Martinez
    Arsenal’s opening bid of £26m was rejected – as was their second which was £8m higher.
    Their latest offer is a similar downpayment but with more add-ons – so that may not be enough to tempt Ajax to do business.
    They are now likely to wait to see if a firm offer comes in for Lisandro Martinez from United.
    He had previously indicated he was happy to join Arsenal but the prospect of re-uniting with his former boss Ten Hag at Old Trafford may change his mind.
    It would be a blow for Mikel Arteta who has also seen Chelsea move in for another of his key targets, Raphinha, in recent days.
    Spanish giants Barcelona are also in the race for the Brazilian who is rated at around £60m by his current club Leeds.
    Meanwhile United are happy with the way their move for Malacia is progressing – despite a late bid from Lyon to turn his head back towards them.
    He is expected to move to the North West and provide competition for Luke Shaw next season.

    S-mart money
    Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
    The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
    But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
    Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
    However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
    Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.

    Everton in talks for Winks
    Everton are likely to sign Harry Winks regardless of where Richarlison‘s future lies, according to Givemesport.
    The Brazilian international is being strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, with a potential swap deal involving Winks under consideration, but Jones is confident the midfielder will end up linking up with ex-teammate Dele Alli, no matter what happens with Richarlison.
    According to Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge, Spurs and Everton are in talks over Winks, although the north Londoners are pushing for a permanent transfer, while the Toffees are seeking a loan deal with an option to buy.
    Winks has already been told to find a new club by Tottenham and has been valued at around £20m.
    Meanwhile, the same outlet state that Spurs are interested in Richarlison and Anthony Gordon, as Conte hopes to provide squad depth ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League next term.

    Koul runnings
    Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Chelsea.
    It has been claimed that the Senegal international has been added to Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist in his quest to bolster his backline.
    The Blues boss is desperate for reinforcements in defence after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departed as free agents.
    Chelsea have been linked with a host of players, with the club reportedly having a £34million offer plus either Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic for Matthijs de Ligt rejected by Juventus.
    They are also understood to be keen on bringing Manchester City’s Nathan Ake back to Stamford Bridge.
    Meanwhile Sevilla star Jules Kounde remains of interest, however they face competition from Barcelona in the race to secure the Frenchman’s services.

    Tuchy subject
    Romelu Lukaku did not enjoy a successful return to Chelsea and part of the reason for his failure was his strained relationship with Thomas Tuchel.
    Lukaku, 29, first got on the wrong side of the German by publicly expressing his desire to return to Inter in a now infamous interview.
    In the same interview Lukaku also criticised Tuchel’s style of play, suggesting it restricted him to too few chances in front of goal.
    But Tuchel also irritated Lukaku with a jibe that poked fun at the striker’s relationship with his former manager Antonio Conte.
    According to Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella, Lukaku was left unhappy with Tuchel’s wind-up.
    Kinsella revealed: “To see him talk so highly of Inter [during the Sky Italia interview] was an insult to Chelsea fans. It broke the relationship with them.
    “And there was another incident behind the scenes that wasn’t televised or anything like that.
    “Someone told me that Lukaku and Tuchel were watching a Tottenham game and Tuchel said, ‘There’s your daddy’, about Antonio Conte.
    “It was just a joke, but apparently, it didn’t go down very well with Lukaku.”

    ICYMI
    PSG star Neymar has been informed by club chiefs he is no longer wanted at Parc des Princes, reports suggest.
    That is according to RMC Sport, who claim PSG are keen to rebuild without the star forward ahead of this coming season.
    The Brazil international has been linked with a summer exodus from Paris this summer with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United showing interest,
    United, Chelsea and Newcastle would be the only realistic transfer options for Neymar if he does leave PSG, whom he joined for a world record £200million in 2017.
    The Premier League trio are the only clubs with the financial might to meet the Parisians and the striker’s financial demands.

    Raph news
    Raphinha’s agent was spotted at the Nou Camp less than 24 hours after Chelsea appeared to move into pole position to sign the Leeds winger.
    The west Londoners dealt a hammer blow to Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian on Tuesday by tabling a bid north of £55million for his services.
    A deal has yet to be reached and talks with the player’s agent – former Barcelona ace Deco – are set to take place later this week.
    But Barca could be poised to land the winger after Deco was spotted at the Nou Camp with club chiefs Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany, Enric Masip and president Joan Laporta.
    Spanish journalist Victor Navvaro captured footage of the group leaving the stadium and shared it on Twitter.

    Spurs ‘set to snag genius’
    Tottenham are set to snap up the set-piece genius who help fire Italy to Euro 2020 glory.
    Veteran coach Gianni Vio, 69, is in talks to join Antonio Conte’s backroom staff ahead of the new season as the Italian looks to improve Spurs’ threat from set pieces.
    The ex-banker-turned-deadball boffin wrote a thesis on set pieces as part of his coaching badges and claims to have more than 4,000 routines up his sleeve.
    Vio helped Roberto Mancini at Euro 2020 last year and has previously worked at AC Milan, Leeds and Brentford.
    Of the big six, only Manchester United scored fewer goals from set pieces than Spurs’ eight last season, meaning it is an area Conte is desperate to improve as they bid to bridge the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.
    Southampton ‘sign Man City starlet’
    Southampton are on the verge of signing Man City starlet Romeo Lavia, according to reports.
    The Saints were locked in battle with Leeds for the 18-year-old’s services.
    But the Saint Mary’s outfit have emerged victorious in the transfer race, The Athletic reported.
    City wanted to keep hold of Lavia and have the option to buy him back, the report adds.
    Credit: Getty
    Dutch courage
    Everton are leading the race to sign Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn, according to reports.
    Spurs are believed to be open to selling the Netherlands international this summer amid interest from Everton and Ajax.
    Bergwijn, 24, has also admitted that he is seeking a transfer as he looks to play regular football.
    And it seems Everton have the upper hand as they are willing to offer Bergwijn more money than Ajax, report De Telegraaf.
    The Toffees are reportedly ready to match Tottenham’s asking price too, believed to be in the region of £21million.
    But Bergwijn is said to prefer a move to Ajax due to the Dutch champions being able to offer Champions League football.

    Rab race
    Adrien Rabiot wants to leave Juventus to join a Premier League club this summer.
    The Telegraph claim Rabiot wants to leave the Serie A heavyweights to join an English club playing Champions League football.
    And Juventus have agreed to his requests and will look to offload him for between £13-17million this summer.
    Betfair think Chelsea are the frontrunners at odds of 5/2.
    Three other Champions League sides in Liverpool (5/1), Manchester City (8/1) and Tottenham (10/1) are next in the betting markets.
    Italian publication Calciomercato claim Liverpool are hatching a plan to swap Adrien Rabiot and Naby Keita, who are both 27 with 12 months remaining on their current deals.
    There’s a large jump to Europa League duo Manchester United and Arsenal, who are locked together at 20/1.

    Eye of the Hag-er
    Erik Ten Hag is close to making Tyrell Malacia his first signing as Manchester United boss and he has liked the defender for some time.
    United are reportedly set to hijack Lyon’s move for the Feyenoord star in a £14m deal.
    And Ten Hag knows a lot about the left-back from his time as Ajax manager – when he first set eyes on the youngster.
    Footage has emerged from a match between Feyenoord and Ajax when Malacia certainly caught the eye.
    Ten Hag is seen saying in Dutch: “That kid at left-back is amazing.”
    He also tells his assistant Michael Reiziger to take note of Malacia, possibly with a view to signing him in the future.

    Mad for you
    Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks with Arsenal over a transfer for Hector Bellerin.
    Bellerin, 27, spent the season on loan at Real Betis and a move back to La Liga could be on the cards.
    ElDesmarque report Atletico are “already negotiating” with the Gunners over the full-back, who has told the North London club of his desire to leave.
    Bellerin knows “first-hand” of interest from the Madrid side and it is making him rethink his future.
    He is “seduced” by the option of playing in the capital but Betis remains his preferred option after his successful 2021-22 campaign.
    The Spain international impressed for his boyhood club where he helped the Seville outfit win the Copa del Rey, as well as finishing fifth.

    Luk at that
    Inter Milan fans turned out in force to get a glimpse of the returning Romelu Lukaku.
    Lukaku arrived in Milan for a medical today after Chelsea agreed a £6.9million fee to ship the 29-year-old out on loan.
    And Lukaku grinned broadly as he waved to adoring fans from the window of the Italian Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Milan.
    The Chelsea flop waved and gave a thumbs up to the crowd who had defied a warning from Inter Ultras NOT to welcome Lukaku back to the club.
    Scorned Curva Nord fanatics urged fans not to “run and drool” after Lukaku following his return.
    Instead they claimed he will have to earn their affection back with “humility and sweat”.
    Credit: AP
    Col me maybe
    Southampton are considering a move for Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill as Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to continue his youth revolution.
    The Saints have already snapped up two young players this summer in Gavin Bazunu – a goalkeeper from Manchester City – and 20-year-old defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, who arrived from German club Vfl Bochum.
    And now Hasenhuttl wants to make another raid on Chelsea’s youth ranks.
    The south coast side took three players from Cobham last summer with Tino Livramento and Dynel Simeu joining on permanent deals as well as Armando Broja spending last season on loan.
    Now Colwill is in Southampton’s sights – with Premier League rivals Leicester City also tracking his progress.
    The defender, 19, spent last season on loan with Championship side Huddersfield, who reached the play-off final where they lost to Nottingham Forest.

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    Mo Salah had Chelsea lined up before Liverpool deal EXCLUSIVE, Neymar £600k-a-week PSG deal, Raphinha latest – updates

    RICHARLISON will sign for Tottenham and finally play Champions League football, after a £50million fee was agreed with Everton.PSG are willing to sell his Brazil team-mate Neymar this summer, according to reports.
    The Parisian club are said to be after a buyer for the Brazilian because he has a clause in his contract that will see it extended to 2027 on £600,000-a-week wages if they don’t sell him by NEXT Friday.
    Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund have slapped a huge £103m asking price on teen sensation Jude Bellingham.
    Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for around £43 million this summer.
    The Spanish giants have put him top of their transfer list and are doing everything they can to land their man.
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    Tottenham close in on Lenglet
    Tottenham are reportedly on the verge of clinching a loan deal for Barcelona star Clement Lenglet.
    And Di Marzio claims Lenglet has been chosen by the Spurs boss for a north London summer switch.
    Marseille were thought to be leading the race for Lenglet, who’s been capped 15 times by France.
    But Italian tactician Conte has stormed in late on.
    And Lenglet is now set to ply his trade in the Premier League as Spurs’ new left-sided centre-half.
    Fulham face Manor Solomon loss
    Fulham are facing the prospect of losing out on forward Manor Solomon with French club Nice attempting to hijack the deal.
    The Israel international has been a long term target for boss Marco Silva and is close to joining the Cottagers from Ukrainian side Shakthar Donetsk.
    Silva’s side have all but agreed a deal worth around £7million for the 22-year-old but have not yet fully completed.
    Sources close to the player believe that all aspects are ready to go on the deal and that they are just awaiting the final seal from Fulham.
    As the newly promoted side delay, however, Nice are trying to muscle in.
    The Ligue 1 side, owned by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, have offered a bigger fee to Shakthar and a larger wage to Solomon than that on offer from West London.
    Solomon, however, would still prefer a switch to the Premier League but is beginning to consider other options should Fulham continue to delay.
    Pickford set for new contract
    Everton are are reportedly in talks with Jordan Pickford over a new long-term deal.
    The Mail claims Pickford is now set to be rewarded with a lucrative fresh contract.
    The England No1, 28, hast two years left to run on his current deal.
    Frank Lampard is a huge fan of Pickford, who cost £30million from Sunderland in 2017.
    And he wants the stopper to commit his golden years at Goodison Park ahead of a summer rebuild.
    Ronaldo to Sporting Lisbon?
    Sporting Lisbon director of football Hugo Viana has refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club.
    He told Sky Sports on a possible summer move: “Not now, I don’t think that will be possible.
    “But we never know. He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future.
    “I don’t want to talk a lot about that because when we speak about Cristiano it is quite different.
    “I think he has one more year on his contract, so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
    Brentford eye ex-United flop
    Brentford are plotting a swoop for ex-Manchester United flop Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
    The goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford back in 2014 from Serbian club Vojvodina.
    He then suffered work permit issues that prevented him from making an appearance for the club.
    And that led to his departure from United just a year later having failed to make any impact.
    Now TuttoSport claims that Brentford are lining up a bid to give the now Torino stopper a second shot at the Premier League.
    Chelsea face Raphinha coup
    Chelsea are fighting Barcelona’s 11th-hour attempt to sign Raphinha.
    Blues owner Todd Boehly looked like he had bagged the Brazil winger after agreeing a £55million deal with Leeds.
    But having seen off interest from rivals Arsenal, Boehly now faces the threat of losing out to Barcelona.
    Raphinha’s agent Deco, who played for both Barca and Chelsea, was spotted at the Spanish giants’ offices on Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to engineer a move.
    Richarlison to Tottenham confirmed
    Richarlison is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham TODAY after agreeing to move from Everton, according to reports.
    Spurs are still haggling with the Toffees over the final details of the deal, although a fee of around £50million and £10m in add-ons has been agreed in principle.
    Richarlison, 25, has settled on personal terms with Tottenham and is eager to make the move.
    According to The Athletic, the Brazilian’s Spurs medical will take place today with a transfer imminent.
    The forward is eager to test himself at the highest level, and will be able to play Champions League football for the first time with Spurs.
    Rangers face transfer battle
    Four Euro clubs are keen to beat Rangers to sign Antonio Colak.
    SunSport understands the PAOK striker is a target for Copenhagen, Panathinaikos, Real Mallorca and his former club Malmo as the race for the £2.5million-rated Croatian international, 28, hots up.
    But it’s understood the Light Blues remain favourites with the frontman clear Ibrox is his favoured destination if a deal can be agreed with the Greeks.
    We revealed Gers had made an improved £2m offer plus bonuses in a bid to prise Colak away from PAOK’s Dutch pre-season camp.
    But that too has been rejected with PAOK chiefs adamant about the deal matching what they paid Rijeka two years ago.
    Chelsea get De Ligt boost
    Chelsea have received a major boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt after Juventus’ CEO hinted that the star wants to leave.
    uventus chief Maurizio Arrivabene has appeared to have bolstered their hopes of landing De Ligt – saying they will be happy to do business as long as their asking price is met.
    He said: “It’s impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club – but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied.”
    Good Morning football fans. 
    Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
    The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
    But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
    Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
    However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
    Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.
    Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku is back in Italy ahead of his return to Inter Milan and has proudly posed with a club scarf.
    The 29-year-old will link up with the San Siro outfit for a second time just a year after he re-joined Chelsea in a club-record £97.5million deal.
    But he failed to hit the heights expected of him at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel deeming him surplus to requirements.
    And Inter have been quick to secure his services with the Serie A giants agreeing a £6.9m season-long loan deal with the Blues.
    More on Martinez
    Arsenal’s opening bid of £26m was rejected – as was their second which was £8m higher.
    Their latest offer is a similar downpayment but with more add-ons – so that may not be enough to tempt Ajax to do business.
    They are now likely to wait to see if a firm offer comes in for Lisandro Martinez from United.
    He had previously indicated he was happy to join Arsenal but the prospect of re-uniting with his former boss Ten Hag at Old Trafford may change his mind.
    It would be a blow for Mikel Arteta who has also seen Chelsea move in for another of his key targets, Raphinha, in recent days.
    Spanish giants Barcelona are also in the race for the Brazilian who is rated at around £60m by his current club Leeds.
    Meanwhile United are happy with the way their move for Malacia is progressing – despite a late bid from Lyon to turn his head back towards them.
    He is expected to move to the North West and provide competition for Luke Shaw next season.

    S-mart money
    Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
    The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
    But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
    Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
    However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
    Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.

    Everton in talks for Winks
    Everton are likely to sign Harry Winks regardless of where Richarlison‘s future lies, according to Givemesport.
    The Brazilian international is being strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, with a potential swap deal involving Winks under consideration, but Jones is confident the midfielder will end up linking up with ex-teammate Dele Alli, no matter what happens with Richarlison.
    According to Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge, Spurs and Everton are in talks over Winks, although the north Londoners are pushing for a permanent transfer, while the Toffees are seeking a loan deal with an option to buy.
    Winks has already been told to find a new club by Tottenham and has been valued at around £20m.
    Meanwhile, the same outlet state that Spurs are interested in Richarlison and Anthony Gordon, as Conte hopes to provide squad depth ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League next term.

    Koul runnings
    Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Chelsea.
    It has been claimed that the Senegal international has been added to Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist in his quest to bolster his backline.
    The Blues boss is desperate for reinforcements in defence after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departed as free agents.
    Chelsea have been linked with a host of players, with the club reportedly having a £34million offer plus either Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic for Matthijs de Ligt rejected by Juventus.
    They are also understood to be keen on bringing Manchester City’s Nathan Ake back to Stamford Bridge.
    Meanwhile Sevilla star Jules Kounde remains of interest, however they face competition from Barcelona in the race to secure the Frenchman’s services.

    Tuchy subject
    Romelu Lukaku did not enjoy a successful return to Chelsea and part of the reason for his failure was his strained relationship with Thomas Tuchel.
    Lukaku, 29, first got on the wrong side of the German by publicly expressing his desire to return to Inter in a now infamous interview.
    In the same interview Lukaku also criticised Tuchel’s style of play, suggesting it restricted him to too few chances in front of goal.
    But Tuchel also irritated Lukaku with a jibe that poked fun at the striker’s relationship with his former manager Antonio Conte.
    According to Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella, Lukaku was left unhappy with Tuchel’s wind-up.
    Kinsella revealed: “To see him talk so highly of Inter [during the Sky Italia interview] was an insult to Chelsea fans. It broke the relationship with them.
    “And there was another incident behind the scenes that wasn’t televised or anything like that.
    “Someone told me that Lukaku and Tuchel were watching a Tottenham game and Tuchel said, ‘There’s your daddy’, about Antonio Conte.
    “It was just a joke, but apparently, it didn’t go down very well with Lukaku.”

    ICYMI
    PSG star Neymar has been informed by club chiefs he is no longer wanted at Parc des Princes, reports suggest.
    That is according to RMC Sport, who claim PSG are keen to rebuild without the star forward ahead of this coming season.
    The Brazil international has been linked with a summer exodus from Paris this summer with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United showing interest,
    United, Chelsea and Newcastle would be the only realistic transfer options for Neymar if he does leave PSG, whom he joined for a world record £200million in 2017.
    The Premier League trio are the only clubs with the financial might to meet the Parisians and the striker’s financial demands.

    Raph news
    Raphinha’s agent was spotted at the Nou Camp less than 24 hours after Chelsea appeared to move into pole position to sign the Leeds winger.
    The west Londoners dealt a hammer blow to Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian on Tuesday by tabling a bid north of £55million for his services.
    A deal has yet to be reached and talks with the player’s agent – former Barcelona ace Deco – are set to take place later this week.
    But Barca could be poised to land the winger after Deco was spotted at the Nou Camp with club chiefs Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany, Enric Masip and president Joan Laporta.
    Spanish journalist Victor Navvaro captured footage of the group leaving the stadium and shared it on Twitter.

    Spurs ‘set to snag genius’
    Tottenham are set to snap up the set-piece genius who help fire Italy to Euro 2020 glory.
    Veteran coach Gianni Vio, 69, is in talks to join Antonio Conte’s backroom staff ahead of the new season as the Italian looks to improve Spurs’ threat from set pieces.
    The ex-banker-turned-deadball boffin wrote a thesis on set pieces as part of his coaching badges and claims to have more than 4,000 routines up his sleeve.
    Vio helped Roberto Mancini at Euro 2020 last year and has previously worked at AC Milan, Leeds and Brentford.
    Of the big six, only Manchester United scored fewer goals from set pieces than Spurs’ eight last season, meaning it is an area Conte is desperate to improve as they bid to bridge the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.
    Southampton ‘sign Man City starlet’
    Southampton are on the verge of signing Man City starlet Romeo Lavia, according to reports.
    The Saints were locked in battle with Leeds for the 18-year-old’s services.
    But the Saint Mary’s outfit have emerged victorious in the transfer race, The Athletic reported.
    City wanted to keep hold of Lavia and have the option to buy him back, the report adds.
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    Dutch courage
    Everton are leading the race to sign Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn, according to reports.
    Spurs are believed to be open to selling the Netherlands international this summer amid interest from Everton and Ajax.
    Bergwijn, 24, has also admitted that he is seeking a transfer as he looks to play regular football.
    And it seems Everton have the upper hand as they are willing to offer Bergwijn more money than Ajax, report De Telegraaf.
    The Toffees are reportedly ready to match Tottenham’s asking price too, believed to be in the region of £21million.
    But Bergwijn is said to prefer a move to Ajax due to the Dutch champions being able to offer Champions League football.

    Rab race
    Adrien Rabiot wants to leave Juventus to join a Premier League club this summer.
    The Telegraph claim Rabiot wants to leave the Serie A heavyweights to join an English club playing Champions League football.
    And Juventus have agreed to his requests and will look to offload him for between £13-17million this summer.
    Betfair think Chelsea are the frontrunners at odds of 5/2.
    Three other Champions League sides in Liverpool (5/1), Manchester City (8/1) and Tottenham (10/1) are next in the betting markets.
    Italian publication Calciomercato claim Liverpool are hatching a plan to swap Adrien Rabiot and Naby Keita, who are both 27 with 12 months remaining on their current deals.
    There’s a large jump to Europa League duo Manchester United and Arsenal, who are locked together at 20/1.

    Eye of the Hag-er
    Erik Ten Hag is close to making Tyrell Malacia his first signing as Manchester United boss and he has liked the defender for some time.
    United are reportedly set to hijack Lyon’s move for the Feyenoord star in a £14m deal.
    And Ten Hag knows a lot about the left-back from his time as Ajax manager – when he first set eyes on the youngster.
    Footage has emerged from a match between Feyenoord and Ajax when Malacia certainly caught the eye.
    Ten Hag is seen saying in Dutch: “That kid at left-back is amazing.”
    He also tells his assistant Michael Reiziger to take note of Malacia, possibly with a view to signing him in the future.

    Mad for you
    Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks with Arsenal over a transfer for Hector Bellerin.
    Bellerin, 27, spent the season on loan at Real Betis and a move back to La Liga could be on the cards.
    ElDesmarque report Atletico are “already negotiating” with the Gunners over the full-back, who has told the North London club of his desire to leave.
    Bellerin knows “first-hand” of interest from the Madrid side and it is making him rethink his future.
    He is “seduced” by the option of playing in the capital but Betis remains his preferred option after his successful 2021-22 campaign.
    The Spain international impressed for his boyhood club where he helped the Seville outfit win the Copa del Rey, as well as finishing fifth.

    Luk at that
    Inter Milan fans turned out in force to get a glimpse of the returning Romelu Lukaku.
    Lukaku arrived in Milan for a medical today after Chelsea agreed a £6.9million fee to ship the 29-year-old out on loan.
    And Lukaku grinned broadly as he waved to adoring fans from the window of the Italian Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Milan.
    The Chelsea flop waved and gave a thumbs up to the crowd who had defied a warning from Inter Ultras NOT to welcome Lukaku back to the club.
    Scorned Curva Nord fanatics urged fans not to “run and drool” after Lukaku following his return.
    Instead they claimed he will have to earn their affection back with “humility and sweat”.
    Credit: AP
    Col me maybe
    Southampton are considering a move for Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill as Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to continue his youth revolution.
    The Saints have already snapped up two young players this summer in Gavin Bazunu – a goalkeeper from Manchester City – and 20-year-old defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, who arrived from German club Vfl Bochum.
    And now Hasenhuttl wants to make another raid on Chelsea’s youth ranks.
    The south coast side took three players from Cobham last summer with Tino Livramento and Dynel Simeu joining on permanent deals as well as Armando Broja spending last season on loan.
    Now Colwill is in Southampton’s sights – with Premier League rivals Leicester City also tracking his progress.
    The defender, 19, spent last season on loan with Championship side Huddersfield, who reached the play-off final where they lost to Nottingham Forest.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo asks to LEAVE, Man Utd decline to comment, Serge Gnabry transfer EXCLUSIVE, Frenkie De Jong latest

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has told Manchester United he wants to LEAVE the club this summer.But Old Trafford chiefs are standing firm that the Portuguese star is going nowhere and is not for sale.
    SunSport can exclusively reveal Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester United and Man City.
    And he will leap to the top of City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions this summer.

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    Dee real deal
    Manchester United rookie Dylan Levitt is a shock target for Dundee United.
    Levitt did well on loan at Tannadice last season and the Scottish outfit fancy buying him.
    Cardiff City also keen on a loan deal for the midfielder but United may consider selling for the right price — thought to be around £300,000 plus extras.
    The 21-year-old experienced another loan spell at Charlton in the 2020/2021 season, but only made three league appearances.
    Levitt made his debut for Wales in 2020, having first been called up for his country in 2019
    Al or nothing
    Alex Telles is set to be sold by Manchester United after his bust-up with Hannibal Mejbri in May.
    SunSport exclusively revealed that United aces had to be pulled apart in shocking scenes following a training ground scrap at Carrington.
    The two players were then named as being left-back Telles and midfielder Hannibal.
    The heated altercation between the two men is understood to have happened in the days that followed the embarrassing 4-0 loss away at Brighton on May 7.
    According to the Mirror, new manager Erik ten Hag has deemed Telles as surplus to requirements and will be allowed to depart Old Trafford.
    It has been said that the Brazilian’s days are numbered at the Theatre of Dreams, with his bust-up with Mejbri claimed to be a reason why
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    Frenkie de Jong going nowhere
    Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that he has “no intention” of allowing Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong to leave the club.
    Last week it emerged that United have agreed an initial £56million fee for De Jong, with a possible £17m in add-ons.
    Laporta said: “There are clubs that want him, not just United. We have no intention of selling him, he wants to stay.
    “Frenkie is considered as one of the best midfielders in the world by all the experts. We are happy to have him.
    “I’m going to do everything I can in my power so that Frenkie stays here, but there’s also a salary issue and that would have to be adjusted”
    Serge Gnabry exclusive
    Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester clubs, according to SunSport’s Phil Thomas.
    And Gnabry will leap to the top of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions for Chelsea this summer.
    The winger has turned down a new contract with Bayern worth just over £200,000 a week.
    The German champions are keen to keep the former Arsenal ace who has just 12 months left on his current deal.
    But the Bavarians will be open to a sale if they cannot reach an agreement.
    And if the 26-year-old shows no sign of putting pen to paper in the current window, Bayern would be prepared to cash in for around £35million, as it is their last chance to demand a decent fee
    Man Utd decline comment
    Manchester United have declined to comment about Cristiano Ronaldo’s reported wish to leave the club.
    According to the Daily Mirror, United have refused to answer questions regarding Ronaldo’s future.
    Reports suggested that the Red Devils are not keen on letting the five-time Ballon d’Or winner go.
    However, the star forward wishes to play in the Champions League next season
    Ronaldo asking price
    Manchester United want to recoup the money they spent to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo if they are to let him leave in the summer, according to The Times.
    United paid Juventus £12.9million to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, with add-ons potentially taking the deal up to £17m.
    Napoli have sensationally entered the race to sign Ronaldo and could be willing to match the Red Devils’ asking price.
    Bayern Munich could also view the Portuguese as a cheap replacement for Robert Lewandowski after signing Sadio Mane from Liverpool.
    Chelsea have also been previously linked and they could offer the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Champions League football
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    Andreas Pereira wants Flamengo return
    Andreas Pereira has revealed he would like to return to Flamengo after spending the season on loan at the Brazilian club.
    Flamengo had the option to make his move permanent but were unwilling to match Manchester United’s asking price.
    Speaking to Brazilian reporter Raisa Simplicio, Pereira said: “I’m not the one who decides – it’s up to United.
    “I would like to stay at Flamengo, but it’s not in my hands. I’ll see what’s best for me and the club. I love Flamengo. We will soon speak and decide.
    “The relationship between myself and Flamengo has always been very good. This year was incredible for me. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll always leave with my head held high. I love the club, I love Flamengo, I’m Flamengo. If I leave, I will come back in the future.”
    United close to first signing
    Manchester United could complete the signing of Tyrell Malacia within the next 24 hours, according to the BBC.
    The Red Devils have agreed personal terms with the defender with only the finer details of the deal to be completed.
    United agreed a £13million fee plus £1.7m in add-ons for the left-back, stealing Malacia from under the noses of Lyon.
    Rashford ready for “fresh start”
    Marcus Rashford says he is ready to make a “fresh start” at Manchester United after the arrival of new manager Erik ten Hag.
    The forward made only 13 Premier League starts last term but he is motivated to revive his own United fortunes with the benefit of “fresh tactics” and a full pre-season.
    In an interview with MUTV Rashford said: “We have got that feeling of excitement and that buzz around the training ground again,” he said in an interview with MUTV. “It is a fresh start for everyone.
    “I think for me, it is just fresh ideas, fresh tactics and a new personality (Ten Hag) that has been added to the team. I am looking forward to working with him.
    “It has been tough, but we have all enjoyed the training sessions and we are mixing it up as well. We are not just doing all football and all running, we are doing a little bit of both so it’s fun and it’s good signs looking forward.”
    Frenkie de Jong going nowhere
    Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that he has “no intention” of allowing Frenkie de Jong to leave the club this summer.
    Last week it emerged that the Red Devils have agreed an initial £56million fee for the Netherlands midfielder, with a possible £17m in add-ons.
    But Laporta revealed De Jong wants to stay and the club do not want to sell.
    He said: “There are clubs that want him, not just United. We have no intention of selling him, he wants to stay.
    “Frenkie is considered as one of the best midfielders in the world by all the experts. We are happy to have him.
    “I’m going to do everything I can in my power so that Frenkie stays here, but there’s also a salary issue and that would have to be adjusted.”
    United name Ronaldo asking price
    Manchester United want to recoup the money they spent to sign Cristiano Ronaldo if they are to let the striker leave this summer, report The Times.
    United paid Juventus £12.9million to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, with add-ons potentially taking the deal to £17m.
    Napoli have entered the race to sign Ronaldo and could be willing to match the Red Devils asking price.
    Bayern Munich could also view the Portuguese as a cheap replacement for Robert Lewandowski if the Pole is sold to Barcelona.
    Arsenal set for Martinez talks
    Arsenal will meet Ajax in the coming days to discuss a deal for Lisandro Martinez and are refusing to give up on the defender despite his preference being to join Manchester United.
    They had been adamant they would not let Martinez leave unless they received an offer that was too good to turn down, and now both Arsenal and United are nearing that price tag for the Argentine.
    Arsenal have also had several offers rebuffed, but The Athletic report that the Gunners’ hierarchy have scheduled a meeting with Ajax this week and are preparing to ramp up negotiations.
    The north Londoners are still hopeful of agreeing a deal with both the club and the player and believe Martinez is open to joining them despite his links to Erik ten Hag.
    Rashford impressed by youngsters’ effort
    Marcus Rashford has been impressed with Manchester United’s young players since returning to training this week.
    And he is hopeful some will get the chance to join the first-team squad on their pre-season tour of south-east Asia and Australia.
    He told Manutd.com: “Hopefully some of them get the opportunity to come with us and play some minutes.
    “I wouldn’t be surprised if some of them started the season with us as well because they have all started training well.
    “They have all come back in good condition, so there are only positive things I can say really. Everyone is giving 100 per cent, which is the main thing at this stage of the season, and it is probably going to take another week and a half until we are all really fit and raring to go.
    “In these periods when it is tough, when you are doing your first sets of runs, all of the lads have been doing that and I think the young lads have done well. The first team lads have set a good example, so hopefully they get an opportunity to come on the tour and play some games.”
    Serie A move for Ronaldo?
    Napoli have joined the race to sign wantaway Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
    The Red Devils legend recently informed the club that he wants to leave Old Trafford before the start of the new season.
    Chelsea and Bayern Munich are interested in acquiring the Portugal international’s services, with the latter keeping close tabs on his situation.
    And Serie A big boys Napoli are also said to be keen on landing the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
    That’s according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who claims the Italians are “interested” in making a sensational swoop for United’s talisman.
    Big bucks sales
    It might not be for the same price this summer, but Man Utd look set to be letting go of Cristiano Ronaldo for the second time.
    He reportedly wants to leave the club to play Champions League football.
    The last time they sold him, he cost £80m and he went on to win four Champions League titles without him.

    Standing returns
    Premier League clubs will get the go-ahead to open safe standing areas in their grounds from the start of the new season.
    Ministers are expected to announce the success of a trial at five stadiums – and invite all top-flight teams to introduce their own sections.
    It will mean that fans will be able to stand to watch Prem or Championship matches for the first time in nearly 30 years.
    Standing has been illegal in the two top divisions since all-seater stadiums were introduced in 1994 following the Taylor report into the Hillsborough disaster.
    But following a pilot scheme last season at Chelsea, Spurs, Cardiff City, Man City and Man United, all other top clubs will be give the all clear to follow suit.
    A final report on the government-commissioned trial seen by The Sun on Sunday says the sections delivered a positive impact on spectator safety and improved fans’ matchday experience.
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    De Jong de-lighted by top comp
    Chelsea are hovering as Manchester United sweat on Frenkie de Jong agreeing personal terms over a £60million move.
    That’s the claim from the Guardian, who say the Blues have one major advantage as the Barcelona midfielder wants Champions League football.
    The Red Devils negotiated a fee close to £60m as Barca aim to ease their financial problems by cashing in on a major asset.
    But it’s understood Chelsea are now taking a strong interest in De Jong’s talks with Old Trafford chiefs over personal demands.
    Should there be any stumbling blocks in negotiations, the Blues seem ready to pounce.
    Watch this space…
    Toff call
    Jesse Lingard may only join Everton as a last resort despite optimism of his capture within Goodison.
    Lingard is now a free agent after leaving Manchester United.
    Toffees boss Frank Lampard sees him as a major target.
    And the Warrington-born target would not even have to move house if he switched to Goodison.
    But the 29-year-old is understood to be wary of moving to a club with major money worries.
    Surge for Serge
    And another SunSport transfer exclusive…
    Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester clubs.
    And he will leap to the top of City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions this summer.
    Gnabry has turned down a new contract with Bayern Munich worth just over £200,000 a week.
    Bayern are keen to keep the former Arsenal attacker who has just 12 months left on his current deal.
    But the German champions will be open to a sale if they cannot reach an agreement.
    And if Gnabry, 26, shows no sign of putting pen to paper in the current window, Bayern would be prepared to cash in for around £35million, as it is their last chance to demand a decent fee.
    Piers tries his luck
    With Cristiano Ronaldo ready to quit Manchester United for Champions League football, there will no doubt be a few of Europe’s elite clubs scrambling to sign him.
    But Arsenal fan Piers Morgan attempted a cheeky bid to get the Portuguese superstar to the Emirates.
    The TalkTV host shared a photo of himself presenting Ronaldo with a Gunners shirt, as Georgina Rodriguez looks on on Twitter.
    Morgan captioned the snap, “It’s time @Cristiano #afc” in the ultimate of cheeky tweets.

    Ron his way
    Chelsea are at the front of the queue to offer Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League football.
    The superstar forward sensationally told Manchester United he wants to quit.
    The Red Devils are determined to stand firm and refuse to sell – but the Portuguese star insists they should give the green light to any ‘acceptable’ bids.
    And that could see the five-time Ballon d’Or winner join rivals Chelsea, who finished third last season – and therefore have a seat at Europe’s top table.
    Thomas Tuchel is on the hunt for a new striker following Romelu Lukaku’s season-long loan to Inter Milan.
    That leaves Timo Werner and Kai Havertz as the only players who can really play up front in the squad.
    The West Londoners are keen to make the forward their marquee signing this summer and have been keeping tabs on his situation with United.
    New Blues chief Todd Boehly recently met with Ronaldo’s agent – Jorge Mendes – to discuss a host of topics, including a potential move for the sporting icon.
    Good morning Man Utd fans
    Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave the club if a suitable offer arrives in the summer.
    That is according to The Times, who report that Ronaldo wants out of United because he wishes to play in the Champions League.
    The Red Devils missed out on Europe’s top competition after finishing sixth and will instead be in the Europa League.
    That poses as a devastating blow for new manager Erik ten Hag, who is looking to turn things around at Old Trafford.
    United have angrily responded to Ronaldo’s desire to quit Old Trafford telling him that won’t happen.
    A club insider told the Daily Mirror: “Cristiano is not for sale.
    “We want – and fully expect – him to be with us next season.”
    Meanwhile, United have made Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong their summer transfer “priority”.
    According to the Daily Mirror, De Jong is undoubtedly United’s most important target of the summer so far.
    The midfielder is earmarked as Ten Hag’s priority in the off-season and will go a long way to replacing the likes of Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic in the centre.
    The Netherlands international will put pen to paper on a five-year contract worth £250,000 per week once he touches down at Old Trafford following a £56million deal with Barca.
    Finally, United star Dean Henderson has completed a season-long loan move to Nottingham Forest.
    Henderson is looking for regular football ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and is expected to be Forest’s starting goalkeeper with last season’s No1 Brice Samba heading for the exit.
    The newly-promoted team will pay all of the England international’s salary and it is understood there is no option to buy.
    The 25-year-old will also not be able to compete against United during his loan stint at the City Ground
    Serge Gnabry exclusive
    Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester clubs.
    And he will leap to the top of City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions this summer.
    Gnabry has turned down a new contract with Bayern Munich worth just over £200,000 a week.
    Bayern are keen to keep the former Arsenal attacker who has just 12 months left on his current deal.
    But the German champions will be open to a sale if they cannot reach an agreement.
    And if Gnabry, 26, shows no sign of putting pen to paper in the current window, Bayern would be prepared to cash in for around £35million, as it is their last chance to demand a decent fee.
    In safe hands
    Manchester United star David de Gea is confident that fans will “love” the style of play that new manager Erik ten Hag is implementing at the club.
    De Geaclaims the improvements have made the United players “excited” about the future of the club.
    The Spaniard told MUTV: “I think we are all very excited for the new season, for the new manager.
    “He plays a very good [type of] football so for sure the fans will love it”
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Do no Ron
    Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo should ignore Chelsea’s interest and stay put at Old Trafford, claims former striker Louis Saha.
    Saha told BonusCodeBets: “It could go both ways, no one can guarantee anything apart from Cristiano. He’s the only one to answer that.
    “It wouldn’t be the right move for Man United to let him go because he’s such a big asset.
    “I can definitely see him continuing to keep doing what he’s doing best, which is scoring goals and helping his club get back to where it belongs.
    “He can still play a part under [Erik] Ten Hag, not only by scoring goals, but with his stature.
    “I’m sure the new manager will want to implement some new rules and new standards that fit with Ronaldo. Maybe not so much on the pressing side, but his work ethic and his desire to always be accountable.
    “Performance-wise, Ronaldo is up there with the best, he’ll drive the players that need confidence, like [Marcus] Rashford.
    “It’s a new manager, new rules, new atmosphere and I’m very excited”
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    Man Utd say Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT be sold, Serge Gnabry transfer EXCLUSIVE, Frenkie De Jong latest

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has told Manchester United he wants to LEAVE the club this summer.But Old Trafford chiefs are standing firm that the Portuguese star is going nowhere and is not for sale.
    SunSport can exclusively reveal Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester United and Man City.
    And he will leap to the top of City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions this summer.

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    Serge Gnabry exclusive
    Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester clubs.
    And he will leap to the top of City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions this summer.
    Gnabry has turned down a new contract with Bayern Munich worth just over £200,000 a week.
    Bayern are keen to keep the former Arsenal attacker who has just 12 months left on his current deal.
    But the German champions will be open to a sale if they cannot reach an agreement.
    And if Gnabry, 26, shows no sign of putting pen to paper in the current window, Bayern would be prepared to cash in for around £35million, as it is their last chance to demand a decent fee.
    In safe hands
    Manchester United star David de Gea is confident that fans will “love” the style of play that new manager Erik ten Hag is implementing at the club.
    De Geaclaims the improvements have made the United players “excited” about the future of the club.
    The Spaniard told MUTV: “I think we are all very excited for the new season, for the new manager.
    “He plays a very good [type of] football so for sure the fans will love it”
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Do no Ron
    Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo should ignore Chelsea’s interest and stay put at Old Trafford, claims former striker Louis Saha.
    Saha told BonusCodeBets: “It could go both ways, no one can guarantee anything apart from Cristiano. He’s the only one to answer that.
    “It wouldn’t be the right move for Man United to let him go because he’s such a big asset.
    “I can definitely see him continuing to keep doing what he’s doing best, which is scoring goals and helping his club get back to where it belongs.
    “He can still play a part under [Erik] Ten Hag, not only by scoring goals, but with his stature.
    “I’m sure the new manager will want to implement some new rules and new standards that fit with Ronaldo. Maybe not so much on the pressing side, but his work ethic and his desire to always be accountable.
    “Performance-wise, Ronaldo is up there with the best, he’ll drive the players that need confidence, like [Marcus] Rashford.
    “It’s a new manager, new rules, new atmosphere and I’m very excited”
    Ron to watch
    Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave the club and several fans would be pleased to see him go.
    One fan wrote: “Let him leave!! It will open doors for others.”
    Another added: “Best news of this window.”
    And a third said: “Get rid not worth the hassle”
    Smash and Gab
    Manchester United remain in the hunt to sign Palmeiras star Gabriel Veron.
    Veron’s good run of form got the likes of Barcelona, as well as both Manchester clubs interested in signing him.
    The winger has been likened to Arsenal signing Gabriel Jesus, who left Palmeiras to join Manchester City as a teenager and went on to win four Premier League titles with the club.
    The Brazilian has previously been linked with the Red Devils but it’s thought that he could be available for as little as £10million this summer
    Pereira opens up
    Manchester United ace Andreas Pereira declared his ‘love’ for loan club Flamengo just as Fulham eye an £11million swoop.
    Pereira posted on Instagram: “Flamengo’s greatest asset is its fans.
    “Flamengo is the people, Flamengo is the spirit… it’s everywhere!
    “There’s no way to know if you don’t live what it’s like to be…
    “Wherever you go, no matter the place, it will be marked on who you are.
    “Today I am… I love Flamengo! And that, no one can change, or take away from me”
    Credit: GETTY IMAGES
    Chelsea’s Frenk exchange
    Chelsea are keen on a hijack of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong’s £60million move to Manchester United.
    That’s according to The Guardian, who report the Blues have a major advantage as De Jong wants Champions League football.
    The West Londoners are taking a strong interest in the midfielder’s talks with Old Trafford chiefs over personal terms.
    And if the Manchester giants’ deal hits a stumbling block, it’s claimed Chelsea are ready to pounce
    Stef on it
    Inter Milan star Stefan de Vrij has emerged as one of Manchester United’s top transfer targets.
    De Vrij’s contract expires next summer so Inter are open to the idea of selling him as soon as possible to avoid the risk of losing him for free.
    As a result, according to Italian outlet Gazzetta Dello Sport, United are interested in a potential swoop.
    The Red Devils have not yet made an official offer as the centre-back is still waiting for confirmation from the Nerazurri regarding his future.
    Man Utd respond to Ronaldo
    Manchester United have angrily responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s desire to quit Old Trafford this summer telling him it won’t happen.
    Ronaldo has reportedly told United he would like to leave if a significant offer arrived from another team.
    But a source told the Daily Mirror: “Cristiano is not for sale.
    “We want – and fully expect – him to be with us next season”
    Ronaldo’s next destinations
    Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will certainly not be short of suitors if he leaves in the summer.
    According to The Times, Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals Chelsea could try and snatch him if he departs from Old Trafford.
    New Blues owner Todd Boehly met the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s representatives Gestifute last month.
    Bayern, on the other hand, would first like to wait and see what happens with their own wantaway superstar Robert Lewandowski, as they have already signed Sadio Mane from Liverpool.
    A return to the Serie A, where he enjoying a successful stint with Juventus, is also on the cards
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    More reasons to go
    Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has informed the club he would like to leave if a suitable offer arrives.
    According to The Times, it’s not just professional reasons, such as playing in the Champions League, that led Ronaldo that decision.
    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also stated there are personal reasons behind that.
    That is because the star forward’s young family has been dealing with a difficult period
    More on Ronaldo
    Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has “three or four years” left at the highest level and would like to spend them at a Champions League club.
    That is according to The Times, who report that Ronaldo no longer views his future at United following last season’s state of disrepair.
    And according to close friends, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s affection and respect for the Red Devils fans remains as strong as ever.
    The star forward has been part of 19 consecutive Champions League seasons since leaving Sporting Lisbon for English football in the summer of 2003
    Ronaldo wants out
    Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave the club if a suitable offer arrives in the summer.
    That is according to The Times, who report that Ronaldo wants out of United because he wants to play in the Champions League.
    The Red Devils missed out on Europe’s premiere competition after finishing sixth and will instead be in the Europa League.
    That poses as a hammer blow for new manager Erik ten Hag, who is looking to turn things around at Old Trafford
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    Joe Joyce vs Christian Hammer LIVE RESULTS: Joyce WINS with devastating stoppage – latest reaction

    JOE JOYCE has stopped Christian Hammer in brutal fashion in the fourth round at Wembley Arena. Joyce was caught a couple of times in the first round, before upping the pace and dropping Hammer FOUR times en route to victory.
    The 36-year-old Juggernaut had been expected to face Joseph Parker this September, only for the Kiwi to back out after joining Sky Sports.
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    Joyce vs Hammer – round 4
    Joyce lands a bodyshot and Hammer is DOWN again!
    Another combo and Hammer is down again for the third time!
    One more bodyshot – and Hammer crumbles for the FOURTH time in the fight.
    And it’s ALL over! Joyce wins by fourth-round stoppage.
    Joyce vs Hammer – round 3
    Hammer is DOWN from a scuffed shot but he makes the count at 8!
    All Joyce this now.
    Hammer looking totally exhausted from Joyce’s pressure.
    Joyce vs Hammer – round 2
    Joyce still setting the pace and didn’t get caught in that round.
    Joyce hitting the body with ease.
    Hammer will be feeling the pace.
    Joyce vs Hammer – round 1
    Joyce puts on the pressure but Hammer connects with a HUGE overhand right.
    What a shot! But Joyce somehow walks it off.
    Joyce working more but the best THREE shots have come from Hammer.
    Joyce vs Hammer
    And Joyce is walking out now!
    To his own theme too.
    The Juggernaut is back in business.
    Joyce vs Hammer
    Hammer making his ring walk now!
    And he is making his walk to Roy Jones classic, Can’t Be Touched.
    Juggernaut to 60
    Joyce says: “It’s good to be back in Wembley, Christian Hammer looks game and tough so I am looking forward to it.
    “For my whole career te top heavyweights have ducked me so I have to really earn my opportunity.
    “Hammer is a tough guy who has taken top guys the distance.
    “I will get Hammer out earlier than anyone else has and then I want a world title”.
    Hammer adds: “In my career I have met a lot of top boxers and this has helped me get very strong.
    Zolani army
    The two-weight world champ says: “I was so confident coming in and I wanted to fight so bad after the loss of my mother.
    “I did not want to hurt Jason, it was just the sport of boxing.
    “I thank him for the opportunity and he was a great champion.
    “This is one of my greatest achievements because it is the first time a South African has won a Commonwealth title”.
    Dedicated to Mrs Tete
    Zolani Tete lost his mum recently and his T-shirt is emblazoned with her photo.
    It was a booming left hand that first collapsed Cunningham.
    And when he bravely got to his feet, it was two hooks from ‘Firearm’ that ended the Englishman’s night and world title hopes.
    Iceman iced
    Cunningham has his team around him but he is moving and now he has sat up.
    The Doncaster man is taking oxygen on and is talking to his worried team.
    Tete can now enjoy a brilliant win.
    Cunningham boxed the wrong fight against a really dangerous man.
    Tete wins KO – R4
    Cunningham is floored in the first 30 seconds and battles back to his feet.
    The Brit beats the count but the he is assaulted and chinned viciously again.
    The Doncaster man cracks hus head on the canvas as he falls and it makes a sickening sound.
    Tete cools his celebrations as Cunningham remains down.
    Cunninghan vs Tete – R3
    Cunningham is definitely letting these early rounds slip by him.
    Tete yet to suffer a shot while the Commonwealth champ has eaten dozens of jabs one decent backhand.
    The former super-fly and bantamweight boss is now three rounds ahead.
    Team Cunningham must be hoping the veteran suffers from ring rust in the second half of the fight.
    Cunninghan vs Tete – R2
    Tete keeps pinging Cunningham’s head back with his faster jab.
    The Brit’s jab is doing no damage so far.
    Cunningham seems to be struggling against a fellow southaw, his first leftie opponent in seven years.
    Tete has not even thrown his fierce left hand but he has probably now banked a second round.
    Cunninghan vs Tete – R1
    Tete lands the better early jabs.
    And the 34-year-old African looks to have lost none of his speed.
    Cunningham makes a cautious start and the round slips by without major incident.
    This could catch fire at any time.
    Cunninghan vs Tete – R1
    Tete is a two-weight world champion with six UK wins on his record.
    But he has been out of the ring for 18 months whereas Cunningham has been busy.
    Cunningham’s Commonwealth title is on the line but the winner will also leap toward a workd title shot.
    Two southpaws usually spells stinker but these two look like gelling.
    Jason Cunningham vs Zolani Tete
    Chief support now between a couple of cracking super-bantams.
    Brit Cunningham looked finished in 2018 when he suffered his sixth career defeat.
    But the Doncaster southpaw has rebounded with seven wins on the spin and is now dreaming of a world title shot.
    Can ‘The Iceman’ keep his cool now and beat the 29-4 South African veteran?
    Re-Joyce
    Joe Joyce is backstage with trainer Ismael Salas practicing one particular power shot.
    The 36-year-old Putney Juggernaut is working on his left hook.
    If we see Hammer loop over a right hand – and Joyce roll under it – watch out for a piledriver from the lead left hand.
    Mark of a champion
    The Portsmouth winner says: “It feels great because he was a tough customer who has never been stopped.
    “I learned a lot in there and now I want to go on to bigger and better things.
    “I had him going a couple of times, I thought it maybe should have been stopped.”
    Mark Chamberlain wins UD
    The three ringside judges scored it: 100-90, 100-90 and 100-90.
    A total shut-out for the excellent Englishman who falls to his knees to celebrate.
    Chambo vs Vidal – R10
    Vidal takes a real pasting in the final minute.
    Chambo is already celebrating with his Pompey fans at ringside.
    Vidal’s mush has been a magnet for both of the tall southpaw’s powerful hands.
    But the proud Spaniard refused to buckle or bow.
    Bell goes and Chambo celebrates what should be a UD win.
    Chambo vs Vidal – R9
    Chambo banks another round handily.
    Vidal is proving himself a freakishly tough man and Chambo has gone through the gears.
    Early on Chamberlain was taking needless risks and he wisely stopped that.
    It’s been measured boxing and ruthlessly accurate punching from the Pompey man. Last stanza next.
    Chambo vs Vidal – R8
    Vidal is buzzed by another pinpoint Chambo blow.
    The Brit steps on the gas and unloads.
    Vidal is backed onto the ropes and struggling. But once again the Spaniard survives. Vidal is so tough.
    Chambo digs half a dozen into Vidal’s ribs but they don’t harm the visitor. Bell ends a violent one.
    Chambo vs Vidal – R7
    Chambo just racking uo rounds now as Vidal’s early threat dims.
    The Pompey man has stopped getting into danger and looks set for a points win.
    The 23-year-old will have learned plenty so far and will be a better fighter after tonight.
    Chambo vs Vidal – R6
    Vidal’s shots are getting more and more wild and Chamberlain is now well versed om telegraphing them.
    Chambo backs his prey bacl onto the ropes and drives another left hand into his face.
    Ref Bob Williams stops the action to warn Chamberlain over a churlish headbutt.
    Chambo vs Vidal – R5
    Vidal’s spirit is starting to fade, even if his chin isn’t.
    Chambo is in total control as long as Vidal doesn’t bore his way into range.
    A couple of piston-jabs tag Vidal’s face and then a southpaw left hand cracks him right on the bell.
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