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      Cristiano Ronaldo agent Mendes returns to Chelsea for talks as Aubameyang deal stalls – but Tuchel still reluctant

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      MANCHESTER UNITED striker Cristiano Ronaldo could still join Chelsea with his agent Jorge Mendes reportedly returning to hold talks with the West Londoners.A move to Stamford Bridge was rumoured last month after Mendes met with new Blues owner Todd Boehly to discuss a potential transfer.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is still seeking an exit away from Manchester United in his quest to play Champions League footballCredit: AFP
      SunSport exclusively revealed how Boehly was keen to snap up the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      But Chelsea ultimately pulled out of a deal to sign the 37-year-old with boss Thomas Tuchel turning down the chance to bring him in.
      It was recently claimed how Tuchel was told NOT to secure the services of the Portugal international by his German compatriot and ex-United interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
      After snubbing Ronaldo, Chelsea turned their attention to Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in they hope they could lure him back to England after his Arsenal exit earlier this year.
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      However SunSport understands Tuchel’s hopes of a reunion with the 33-year-old is stalling over personal terms with Chelsea only prepared to offer him a one-year deal.
      According to the Independent, this has led Ronaldo’s representative to return to Chelsea to investigate whether they would resurrect a deal for the forward.
      But they state that as of the weekend, Tuchel still has reservations over Ronaldo.
      But Chelsea do hold an interest in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, who is in the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park.
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      United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to guarantee whether Ronaldo will stay at United beyond the summer having started him from the bench in the club’s last two games.
      Asked if the Real Madrid legend will remain at Old Trafford, Ten Hag said: “I can’t say that.
      “We plan with him. We stick to the plan. We want him to stay. That is what I want.”
      Pressed on whether Ronaldo will still be a United player come Friday morning, Ten Hag could only add: “I hope so.” More

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      Caleb Chukwuemeka set to follow Chelsea star brother Carney out of Aston Villa with Burnley showing transfer interest

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      BURNLEY are reportedly preparing a late bid for Aston Villa starlet Caleb Chukwuemeka.The striker, 20, is the brother of 18-year-old midfielder Carney, who recently joined Chelsea for £20million.
      Aston Villa’s Caleb Chukwuemeka is being eyed by BurnleyCredit: Willie Vass
      Chukwuemeka has made three appearances for Villa after joining last summer for £300,000 from Northampton.
      But the Mail says boss Steven Gerrard is ready to cut his losses after just one year by sanctioning an exit before deadline day.
      Vincent Kompany’s Burnley are now said to be readying an offer after their mixed start to the Championship season.
      The Manchester City legend is trying to rebuild his newly-inherited squad with top young talents.
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      And Burnley hope to get a deal over the line this week.
      But the Clarets face a battle for Chukwuemeka’s coveted signature.
      It’s reckoned several League One clubs are prepared to immediately hand the attacker a key player role.
      Meanwhile, Dutch top-flight outside Go Ahead Eagles are keeping tabs after losing all four of their opening Eredivisie matches.
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      And Borussia Dortmund are also interested in adding Chukwuemeka to their reserve squad, having raided English teams in the past for Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham.
      Chukwuemeka scored seven goals and bagged eight assists in just 12 outings for Villa’s U23s last term.
      But like brother Carney, he is hoping for a more important role in the near future.
      And Chukwuemeka now looks destined to follow his sibling out of the door at Villa Park. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Cody Gakpo CONFIRMS interest with Erik ten Hag eyeing two new strikers with Antony to join

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      PSV EINDHOVEN star Cody Gakpo has CONFIRMED Manchester United are keen on signing him.That’s despite the Red Devils closing in on an £84million swoop for Ajax ace Antony.
      PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo has confirmed Man Utd are keen on signing himCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his squad with two top attackers before deadline day.
      And a deal for Brazilian wide-man Antony, 22, is finally on after Ajax rejected several previous offers.
      United’s bid falls just short of their club-record £89m move for Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.
      But it appears Ten Hag is still not finished in the market.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo remains keen on ditching his Old Trafford teammates after they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
      And United are hoping to end the transfer window with another forward after signing Antony.
      Reports claim Ten Hag is interested in a swoop for Barcelona’s Memphis Depay – who flopped in a previous spell at United under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
      However, Gakpo has put the cat amongst the pigeons by claiming United are incredibly keen on his services.
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      The Holland international, 23, was linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams earlier this month.
      But PSV’s reported £40m asking price was holding United off from making a bid.
      Yet with the Dutch side dropping down to the Europa League after defeat in their qualifier against Rangers, Gakpo could now be available for a cheaper fee.
      And the player himself is adamant United are ready to pounce with just days left in the market.
      Gakpo declared: “There are also other options, United are a serious option.
      “I can hear it all. I try to shut myself off from it, but it’s difficult.”
      Should Gakpo join alongside Antony, it would leave United with seven senior attackers for just three positions.
      And that would increase the likelihood of Ronaldo quitting for a fresh start.
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      However, additional reports claim it could be Anthony Elanga who is sacrificed – at least for this season.
      That’s because Everton are hoping to land him on loan if Anthony Gordon winds up at Chelsea. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Edinson Cavani set to join Valencia on free transfer move after rejecting Real Sociedad offer

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      FORMER Manchester United star Edinson Cavani is set to join Valencia.The striker, 35, is available on a free transfer this summer after his contract expired after two years at Old Trafford.
      Edinson Cavani is on the verge of joining ValenciaCredit: Getty
      He has attracted interest from several clubs including Boca Juniors but looks set to stay in Europe.
      Valencia have offered Cavani a two-year deal and the striker is discussing the final details of the contract according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Real Sociedad were also interested in signing the Uruguayan but were only willing to offer a one-year deal.
      Because of that Cavani has opted for Valencia, and is set to undergo a medical before sealing a transfer.
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      Valencia manager Gennaro Gattuso confirmed his club are on the verge of signing Cavani with owner Peter Lim working to complete a deal.
      He said: “I am optimistic by nature, we are working, speaking, I think that we have chances.
      “Peter Lim is working a lot and I think that we are going to sign Cavani because Lim has a lot of belief in those chances at the moment.
      “When you speak of Cavani, he is not a normal player, he has played at great clubs and at the top level for a long time.
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      “He is 35, but he has an incredible mentality, I am speaking about the technical part, not the money, that is not my problem and they are two different things.
      “The problem is that a lot of people talk during an operation and it cannot be closed in two minutes.” More

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      Wolves boss Bruno Lage reveals Willy Boly was in squad to face Newcastle… but did not turn up amid transfer row

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      WILLY BOLY refused to turn up for Wolves’ 1-1 draw with Newcastle as he tries to force a move out of MolineuxBoly has been the subject of a £1million offer from Nottingham Forest which has been rejected.
      Willy Boly snubbed Wolves’ call-up for Sunday’s draw against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Bruno Lage reckons the Nottingham Forest target is trying to force a transfer exitCredit: Getty
      Lage had talks with the Ivory Coast international on Saturday and informed him he needed him in the match-day squad.
      But the 31-year-old centre-back failed to show.
      Lage said: “He has a proposal in his hands and he wants to go, that is my feeling when I talk to him.
      “I told him I need a top player like you on the bench and afterwards he makes his decision. He was in the squad list and he didn’t come.
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      “He wants to force something I think.”
      Lage said the transfer window stretching into the start of the season causes the problems.
      He said: “The market will be open and the teams will play six or seven games.
      “Everything happens with agents and players and it is so hard to manage and not just Boly. I can see everywhere a lot of talks.
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      “Boly doesn’t deserve that, he has been a great professional but in the end he wants to force something. But in the end they have to be professionals.
      “I take my decision to put him in the squad list and he takes his decision.”
      Centre-back Boly has been an unused sub in Wolves’ opening three Premier League games of the season.
      Boly is a fan favourite at Molineux.
      Nicknamed ‘The Wall’ he has played almost 150 games for the club since joining them from Porto in July 2017. More

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      PSG ready to take on Barcelona in last-gasp transfer battle for Bernardo Silva as Man City star eyes Etihad exit

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN reportedly remain keen on signing Manchester City star Bernardo Silva with just days remaining in the transfer window.The midfielder, 28, has been a key target for Barcelona for much of the summer.
      PSG and Barcelona still want Bernardo SilvaCredit: The Times
      But it was PSG who had a £59million bid rejected for Silva by City this week, report Sky Sports.
      Despite the setback, PSG still hope to complete a deal, though they believe it could be too late with the window closing on Thursday, according to the Daily Mail.
      Barcelona are also tracking Silva and were believed to be prepared to sell three players in order to fund a move – including Chelsea transfer target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      City value Silva highly and Pep Guardiola hinted that his sale is unlikely because finding a replacement in under a week would prove difficult.
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      The Spaniard said after City’s draw with Barcelona on Wednesday: “He is our player. We want him to be with us because he is very important.
      “Having said that, I don’t want anyone to be unhappy. But I don’t want him to leave because he is a superlative player.
      “As a player and as a person, he is one of the best I have ever had. In any competition he is the best player.
      “If an offer arrives there are seven days left and if Bernardo leaves we would have to go to the market and not it’s easy.”
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      Silva has proved his importance over the last two games – scoring key goals in City’s comebacks against Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
      The Portuguese scored a brilliant solo effort against the Eagles on Saturday to spark City’s comeback, with Erling Haaland’s hat-trick sealing a 4-2 victory. More

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      Chelsea star Ethan Ampadu set to join Serie A minnows Spezia on season-long loan transfer with £12.75m buy option

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      CHELSEA defender Ethan Ampadu is set to join Serie A side Spezia Calcio on a season-long loan, according to reports.Ampadu, 21, joined Chelsea from Exeter City in 2017 but has since failed to establish himself as a first-team regular.
      Ampadu is set to join Spezia on loanCredit: Getty
      He spent the last three seasons out on loan to RB Leipzig, Sheffield United and Venezia respectively.
      And he is now expected to be sent out once again before the transfer window slams shut next week.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Ampadu is set for a return to Italy where he will spend this season on loan at Spezia.
      The defender will travel out to complete his medical and sign the contract early next week.
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      The deal will keep him at the club until June 2023, but there is an option to buy clause worth £12.75million included.
      Ampadu has made just 12 senior appearances for Chelsea over the past five years.
      But, he is set to fall further down the pecking order when Wesley Fofana joins from Leicester.
      The Frenchman has already completed his medical and Chelsea are expected to confirm the huge £75m signing next week.
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      Fofana will remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2028 after signing a six-year deal.
      He will join new boys Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly in Thomas Tuchel’s defensive set-up. More

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      Chelsea turn transfer attentions to Wilfried Zaha with Crystal Palace ace targeted as Aubameyang alternative

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      CHELSEA are reportedly interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is currently on the lookout for attacking reinforcements following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
      Chelsea are interested in signing ZahaCredit: Mark Pain / Premium Sport
      Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the club’s top priority with a deal already in place.
      However, talks recently stalled over personal terms as Chelsea are only willing to propose a one-year deal while the former Arsenal man wants a contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
      While Tuchel is pushing to complete the transfer before next week’s deadline day, he has also identified another target as a potential back-up if terms cannot be agreed.
      According to The Guardian, Crystal Palace forward Zaha has emerged on the club’s wishlist.
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      Zaha has less than one year remaining on his current contract with the Eagles, so he could be made available for a reasonable price.
      The Ivory Coast international, who re-joined Palace from Manchester United in 2015, has scored three goals in three games for Patrick Vieira’s side this season.
      But, he was left out of the squad for Saturday’s clash with Manchester City due to a leg injury.
      Chelsea are seeking a proven goalscorer with Armando Broja currently the club’s only out-and-out striker.
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      Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling have been tasked with leading the line for the Blues so far this season, so adding Zaha to the mix will only increase attacking presence.
      Tuchel is also pushing to sign Anthony Gordon from Everton.
      The young winger has informed Frank Lampard that he wants to leave Goodison Park to join Chelsea.
      However, the Everton boss has valued him at over £100million.
      The Blues have already had four bids for Gordon rejected by Everton, who ideally want to keep him for at least one more year. More