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Manchester City set to confirm £63m club-record signing of Atletico Madrid defensive midfielder Rodri on Monday

Manchester City are set to confirm the signing of Rodri from Atletico Madrid on Monday.It has long been known that Rodri, the 22-year-old midfielder, has been Guardiola's top priority and he has paved the way for a switch to Manchester after telling Atletico Madrid officials that he wants to leave.Rodri has a €70million (£63m) buyout clause, which he will have to pay directly to his current club once receiving that advance from the Premier League champions; City insist there is still work to be done but sources at Atletico believe the conclusion of this transfer is imminent. Discussions, led by City's director of football Txiki Bergiristan, have taken place over a number of months, and Rodri, who has been regarded as Sergio Busquets' long-term successor in the Spain national team, has...
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Wan-Bissaka leaves Crystal Palace to join Manchester United

Crystal Palace FC can confirm that Aaron Wan-Bissaka has left the club and joined Manchester United, after a transfer agreement was reached.The 21-year-old right-back has been with Palace for more than a decade, having joined the club’s Academy in 2009. Wan-Bissaka progressed through the club’s Academy ranks and graduated to the first team in February 2018, making his Premier League debut under manager Roy Hodgson.Since then, Wan-Bissaka has played 42 times for the Eagles, becoming a regular fixture in Hodgson’s side and was voted as both Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season in May for his performances during the last campaign.Chairman Steve Parish said: “We are immensely proud to have been part of Aaron’s development as a player and a person."He is a really fantasti...
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Everton open talks with Chelsea over Zouma transfer

Everton have reportedly begun formal negotiations with Chelsea over a potential deal for Kurt Zouma who is now the Blues' top transfer target following the acquisition of André Gomes.The French defender enjoyed a successful loan spell at Goodison Park this past season following a year at Stoke City but had been expected to be called back into the Chelsea fold for 2019-20 on account of the London club's two-year transfer ban.The Stamford Bridge hierarchy are appealing a decision that would prevent them from making incoming signings but, in the meantime, with Gary Cahill departing on a free transfer and Antonio Rudiger now unlikely to recover from knee surgery in time for the new season, Chelsea may be reluctant to let any centre-halves leave in the current transfer window.The BBC's Phil McN...
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Rafa Benitez Set to Leave Newcastle United

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez will leave the Premier League club when his contract expires on June 30, a statement has confirmed."It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019," said Newcastle."We have worked hard to extend Rafa’s contract over a significant period of time, however it has not been - and will not be - possible to reach an agreement with Rafa and his representatives."Rafa's coaching staff, Paco de Miguel Moreno, Antonio Gomez Perez and Mikel Antia, will also leave the club on 30th June."We would like to thank Rafa and his coaching team for their efforts over the last three years and their significant contribution to what has been collectively achieved."We would also li...
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Celtic Turned Down Arsenal Bid for defender Kieran Tierney

Celtic have rejected a £15m bid from Arsenal for defender Kieran Tierney, Sky Sports News understands.As reported elsewhere, Arsenal's initial offer for the left-back was turned down by the Scottish Premiership champions and the Gunners expected to come back with an improved offer.Tierney has been hampered by a hernia problem this season and is currently recovering from surgery.The 22-year-old was restricted to 21 league appearances for the Celtic last season.Tierney, who has made 12 appearances for the Scottish national side, is contracted to Celtic until the summer of 2023.
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Drogba Says Lampard in Talks With Chelsea

Didier Drogba has appeared to confirm Frank Lampard is "in talks" with Chelsea to become their new manager in an Instagram live video.Derby insist there has been no approach for their boss Lampard, but Chelsea are expected to come in for their club-record scorer after Maurizio Sarri's move to Juventus was finalised last week.Former Blues striker Drogba, who was pictured with Lampard in London earlier this month, has claimed - in a live video shared to his 7.7m followers - that negotiations are, in fact, underway.Asked who will be the best Chelsea manager, he said: "The one who is in talks now to get the job - Frank Lampard."When pressed on the timing of Lampard's announcement, he added: "Relax! Relax!"Former Derby captain and club ambassador, Michael Johnson, has asked Chelsea to be respec...
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Report : Liverpool Interested in Bringing Coutinho back to Anfield

Liverpool are considering making a move to re-sign FC Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. The 27-year-old joined the Catalan giants from the Reds in a £142million deal in January 2018.However, the Brazil international has struggled to replicate the form he showed which made him a fan favourite at Anfield.The ex-Inter Milan midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away this summer and now Le 10 Sport report that Liverpool are deciding whether to bring him back to Merseyside.Despite winning the Champions League, Jurgen Klopp is aiming to add to his squad as he hopes to bring the Premier League title to the club for the first time.Coutinho, who is currently on Copa America duty with his country, scored 54 times in 201 matches for Liverpool.
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Man Utd stepping up Max Aarons interest

Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Norwich defender Max Aarons, who they see as an alternative to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sky Sports News understands.United are keen to sign a new right-back following the departure of captain Antonio Valencia, and Crystal Palace's Wan-Bissaka is understood to be one of their top targets.However, they had a bid worth £50m for the 21-year-old rejected this week, and are now understood to be intensifying their pursuit of Aarons.The 19-year-old impressed for Norwich last season, winning the EFL Young Player of the Season award as the Canaries won the Championship and returned to the Premier League.United's interest in the England U19 international comes amid a shift in transfer policy at Old Trafford towards targeting young, homegrown players.Howev...
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Newcastle Reportedly Set to make Club Record move for Ismaila Sarr if Benitez Sign

According to L’Equipe, Newcastle are ready to make a club record move for Rennes star Ismaila Sarr if Rafa Benitez stays at the club this summer.The report from France claims that Watford have already had a £27m bid rejected for the winger, but claim that Newcastle would be willing to make a superior bid for the highly-rated Senegalese international.Sarr, 21, is rated as one of the most exciting young talents in France, with him bagging 13 goals and 11 assists last season and possessing frightening pace.This would be a hugely exciting signing for the club, especially when Sarr’s been regularly linked with Europe’s top clubs recently, but it’s one we can only seriously consider once we know what’s happening with both Benitez and Mike Ashley.
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Arsenal Right back Hector Bellerin set to miss start of 2019/20 season with knee injury

Arsenal have been dealt a blow after learning Hector Bellerin will miss the start of next season due to ongoing concerns with his knee injury.In January Bellerin underwent an operation on the anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee, having been carried off in a match against Chelsea.An initial diagnosis had Bellerin ruled out for 'six to nine months', and it is now reported by the Evening Standard that the player will not return in time to feature in pre-season and will remain sidelined as the new Premier League campaign begins. 
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Chelsea Reject Barcelona and Atletico Madrid Bid for Willian

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have failed in big-money bids for Chelsea winger Willian, according to reports .The Brazilian is entering the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge after six years at the club. Sky Sports News reports on Monday that both La Liga giants have seen offers of £35 million turned down by the Premier League club. The Blues are said to be determined to retain the 30-year-old despite the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer. They hope to tie down the Brazil international on a new two-year deal and ward off interest from Barca, who have long been admirers of the forward.
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Reports : Arsenal Refuse to Sell Torreira

Arsenal are refusing to sell midfielder Lucas Torreira amid interest from AC Milan, according to Sky in Italy. With Marco Giampaolo set to move from Sampdoria to the San Siro as manager, he is keen to re-sign his former player, who joined the Gunners for £26m last summer. But Milan look likely to switch to other options, including Sassuolo's Stefano Sensi, due to Arsenal's plan to keep the Uruguayan. Torreira made 34 Premier League appearances as the mainstay in Unai Emery's midfield last season, scoring twice, and he played in 16 further cup matches. Torreira broke into senior football at Pescara, having moved to Italy as a teenager, before joining Sampdoria for little more than £1m in 2016.
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Zola to Leave Chelsea After Contract Expires

Gianfranco Zola will leave Chelsea when his contract as assistant coach expires, Sky Sports News understands. The 52-year-old, who played for Chelsea between 1996 and 2003, returned to the club last summer on a one-year deal to work alongside Maurizio Sarri. It is believed a role as a club ambassador has been offered to Zola but the Italian would prefer to continue coaching and is unlikely to accept the position. And with Sarri leaving Chelsea for Juventus on a three-year deal, it is thought Zola may follow him to the Serie A champions. However, it is believed Zola is keen to stay and look for opportunities in English football.
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Ndombele Admits Interest in Spurs Move

Tanguy Ndombele has hailed Tottenham as a "big club" and admitted he is interested in signing for Mauricio Pochettino.Spurs have been in talks with Lyon over a deal for the France midfielder, Sky Sports News understands, but he is also of interest to other clubs including Juventus.Ndombele will take time to think about his future while on holiday for the rest of June and is expected to make a decision when he returns next month.Speaking to French publication Telefoot, he said: "It's true that Tottenham are a great team - a big club. They finished fourth in their league, they were finalists in the Champions League."They are a big club like many others. Which player would not be interested in a big club?"
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Lindelof Excited for New Season at Man Utd

Victor Lindelof sees cause for “excitement” at Manchester United despite the Red Devils taking in another summer rebuild. The 2018-19 campaign proved to be a forgettable one for all concerned at Old Trafford. Another managerial change was made, as the baton passed from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while a sixth-place finish means no Champions League football for 2019-20. Sweden international defender Lindelof has told MUTV of the mindset heading into pre-season: “Well there’s a lot of excitement of course, because we haven’t seen each other for a long time. “It’s always nice to see all the players and you know everyone is just excited to get started again, to work hard and get ready for the season.” United have been handed a tough opening to the new season, with their campaign se...
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Reports: Juve and Chelsea Reach Agreement Over Sarri

Juventus and Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle to allow Maurizio Sarri to return to Italy, although negotiations over a compensation fee for the manager’s departure could reach up to £5m. Sarri, who led Chelsea to third place in the Premier League and the Europa League trophy, is set to sign a three-year contract to succeed Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus after the Italian champions held talks with Chelsea this week. It is understood that the terms of the deal will see Juve pay around £2.5m to secure the 60-year-old’s services for the new season, with the remainder due in bonuses should he lead them to a ninth successive Scudetto or the Champions League. Meanwhile, Didier Drogba has endorsed Frank Lampard’s credentials to become Chelsea’s manager once Sarri joins Juventus, wi...
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Lukaku : My Future is Upto Man Utd

Romelu Lukaku called for Manchester United to decide his future after his double kept Belgium on course to qualify for Euro 2020. The United striker, 26, scored only 12 times in the Premier League last season but took his international record to 48 goals after scoring twice in Belgium's 3-0 win over Scotland, which kept them top of Group I in qualifying. Lukaku's representative, Federico Pastorello, told Sky Sports News in April his club future would be decided at the end of the 2018-19 season, with reports linking him to Inter Milan. Asked if he will still be a Manchester United player next season, Lukaku said: "It's up to the club. "The club have to come out with statements. I'm not here to entertain any rumours. "I just play my football and we'll take it from there." Lukaku joined Unite...
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Report: Liverpool Rule Out the Signing of Werder Bremen Striker Max Kruse

Liverpool FC won’t be signing Werder Bremen captain Max Kruse on a free transfer this summer, according to a report in England.The Liverpool Echo is reporting that the Reds had been linked with a potential move to sign the 31-year-old as back-up for Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.The same article states that Liverpool FC will have a reshuffle up front this summer given that their primary back-up striker Daniel Sturridge is set to leave the Merseyside club.According to the same story, the Reds board have decided to place their faith in Champions League hero Divock Origi and Liverpool FC youngster Rhian Brewster rather than sign a new striker.Origi scored twice in Liverpool FC’s 4-0 victory over FC Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield las...
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Man Utd Need Youngsters, Not Big Signings : Rooney

Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United to resist the temptation to target world superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale because he fears it could prove a huge waste of money. The Red Devils are in the early stages of a new era under the leadership of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have been linked with a host of established top-tier players. They are eager to rival neighbours Manchester City, who have pulled away to become the leading side in the Premier League, while United failed even to qualify for next season's Champions League. Speaking on BBC Five Live's Sportsweek show, Rooney said: "For Ole, the first thing he's got to do is try and build the squad. I don't think bringing one or two players in for over £100million is going to really help with the squad and with the ...
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Jose Mourinho set to open talks with Premier League club regarding surprise return to management

Jose Mourinho could be set to seal a surprise return to management by replacing Rafa Benitez as boss of Newcastle United.Mourinho has been out of a job in football management ever since departing Man United in December 2018, however it looks like the former Chelsea boss could be set to return to the Premier League by taking over as Newcastle manager.According to the Mirror, Mourinho is willing to open talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan should he take over a Newcastle owner, with it also being stated that Mourinho would seriously consider taking over at St James’ Park.The report also states that the Sheikh’s made a £350M offer to take over the club from Mike Ashley, something that could see Mourinho end up at the club should the bid prove to be successful.Newcastle already have a...
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