LYON NEAR TRAORE DEAL

Lyon are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore, according to the Ligue 1 club's president Jean-Michel Aulas. The 21-year-old scored 13 goals last season while on loan at Ajax. Aulas said Lyon face competition from a host of other club to land Traor...

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JUVENTUS END PURSUIT OF VERRATTI

Juventus has pulled out of the race to sign Marco Verratti, according to AS. The report states the Serie A champions are concerned about the cost to bringing either the Italian international or Andres Iniesta to Turin.&nbs...

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OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN IN LIMBO

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has grown frustrated at the club and could push for a summer exit, according to the Daily Mirror. The Gunners are yet to offer him a new contract and Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are all rumoured to be interested in the 23-year-old England internatio...

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CHELSEA COULD TURN TO LUIS ENRIQUE

Chelsea could turn to Luis Enrique should Antonio Conte walk out as Chelsea boss over a transfer fallout, according to the Telegraph. Conte is yet to put pen to paper on a new Chelsea contract, despite winning the Premier League in 2016-17, and there are reports in Italy he's unhappy with the Blues' transfer policy. Although Chelsea are desperate to keep him, Enrique has emerged as a potential...

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CHELSEA PLOT MORATA MOVE

Chelsea are set to hijack Alvaro Morata's transfer to Manchester United with a surprise bid for the Real Madrid forward, according to the Daily Mirror. Diego Costa's expected departure from the Premier League champions means Antonio Conte needs a new, top-class striker and Blues owner Roman Abramovich has sanctioned a £70 million bi...

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PSG TO BID €140M FOR RONALDO

Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to make Cristiano Ronaldo the most expensive player in history, Corriere dello Sport reports. It is claimed that the Ligue 1 side are already in talks with the Portugal captain's agent, Jorge Mendes, and are ready to offer the wantaway Real Madrid man a salary of €30m per year....

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ZIDANE TELLS CRISTIANO: WE NEED YOU!

Cristiano Ronaldo has been called by Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane and pleaded with him to stay, according to Marca. The two are believed to have an excellent relationship and Real hope the France legend can bring their star forward back into the fold after two days of reports that Ronaldo wants to leave Spai...

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RONALDO GIVES REAL ULTIMATUM

Cristiano Ronaldo has given Real Madrid an ultimatum, according to the Daily Mirror, and demanded they pay the €14.7 million tax bill he's being accused of owing if they want him to stay. The Portugal international sent shockwaves across the football world on Friday when it emerged he was unhappy in Spain and could seek to leave. Ronaldo has a €1bn release clause but suitors...

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VERRATTI TELLS PSG HE WANTS TO LEAVE

Marco Verratti has told Paris Saint-Germain that he has no interest in returning to the club after his holiday and wants to sign for Barcelona, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italian daily claims he's said to PSG: "Let me go to Barca, I do not want to come back to PSG." The 2015-16 Ligue 1 champions, who were knocked off their French throne by Monaco last season, value Verratti...

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BAYERN STUNNED BY ALEXIS WAGE

Bayern Munich are stunned by Alexis Sanchez's wage demands and suspect he's trying to force a move to Manchester City, according to the Daily Mirror. The Chilean attacker, who has 12 months left on his contract at Arsenal, is reportedly demanding £420,000 a week from the Bundesliga champions. Bayern believe such a pricetag is unrealistic and that he's trying to force Arsenal's hand...

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UTD QUOTED £50M FOR DIER

Manchester United have been told they will have to stump up £50 million to sign Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier, the Telegraph reports. Jose Mourinho is said to want the Spurs man signed well before the start of the new season, with the England international seen as a long-term replacement for Michael Carric...

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MAN UTD OFFERED DONNARUMMA

Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been offered to Manchester United by his agent Mino Raiola, reports Diario Gol. The highly rated teenager has opted against signing a new contract at the San Siro, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among those keeping a close eye on his situation....

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ROMA JOIN DARMIAN HUNT

Roma have joined Serie A rivals Inter in the hunt for Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Italy international enjoyed a strong finish to the 2016-17 season under Jose Mourinho, but was not always a first choice and could soon be heading h...

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MAN CITY MAKE RONALDO CONTACT

Manchester City have been in contact with Cristiano Ronaldo after learning that he is looking to leave Real Madrid, reports Don Balon. The Portuguese forward has strong ties to City's arch-rivals Manchester United, and has been linked with a return to Old Trafford, but Pep Guardiola is eager to sound out a mov...

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BARCA OPEN VERRATTI TALKS

Barcelona have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a possible deal for Marco Verratti, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italy international has long been linked with a move away from the French capital, with Barca seemingly leading the likes of Juventus and Inter in the race for his signatur...

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PSG HOLD RONALDO TALKS

Paris Saint-Germain have already held talks with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent regarding a possible summer transfer, claims the Daily Mail. The Portuguese forward has informed Real Madrid of his desire to move on and PSG met with Jorge Mendes to discuss a deal while Madrid were in Cardiff for the Champions League fina...

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CHELSEA TO BACK CONTE WITH £250M

Chelsea are ready to back Antonio Conte with £250 million worth of transfers this summer, according to the Mirror. Despite reports that Conte is unhappy with the Blues, plans to sign a host of big-names will continue, though there has been no progress in inking the manager to a new deal that would make him the highest-paid manager in club histor...

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MENDES TELLS REAL: RONALDO HAS PL OFFERS

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has told Real Madrid that the attacker has offers from Premier League clubs, according to Cope. The Portuguese forward has suddenly and unexpectedly been launched into a summer transfer saga following accusations in Spain that he avoided paying €14.7 million in tax between 2011 and 2014. Ronaldo's release clause at Madrid is a lofty €1 billion and,...

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Cristiano Ronaldo want to leave Real Madrid

Los Blancos would have a difficult time replacing the superstar but would be able to field a strong lineup without him How might Real Madrid line up without Cristiano Ronaldo? A week ago that seemed like a question that would not be asked for some time. But now with rumours of the Portugal star demanding his exit from the Bernabeu, it’s something that has to be considered. While replacing...

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Cheick Tiote dies after collapsing during training

The former Newcastle United player was rushed to hospital in Beijing, but emergency services failed to revive him, his agent confirmed Former Newcastle United player Cheick Tiote has died after collapsing during a training session on Monday.  The Ivorian was training with second-tier Chinese side Beijing Enterprises, who he joined in February, when he passed out and was rushed to...

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Ronaldo fires Real to CL final win

Real Madrid won a record 12th Champions League/European Cup trophy courtesy of Cristiano Ronaldo's double against Juventus. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid defeated 10-man Juventus 4-1 in Cardiff to retain their Champions League crown. Madrid became the first team in the Champions League era to successfully defend the trophy with their sixth triumph in the competition...

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Champions League final team news: Isco starts ahead of Bale as Real take on Juventus

The Spaniard has been given the nod over the Wales star in Cardiff, while James Rodriguez has not been included for the showpiece event Isco has been named in the starting lineup ahead of Gareth Bale as Real Madrid take on Juventus in the 2017 Champions League final The Spaniard played a key role in helping the Blancos see off rivals Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, scoring in the second...

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ARSENAL JOIN MBAPPE CHASE

Arsenal are in the race to sign Monaco star Kylian Mbappé, according to L'Equipe.  The young forward has drawn interest from several sides, with Real Madrid and Manchester City the clubs with the strongest links to the player so far.  But with Arsene Wenger under contract again, it seems the Gunners are willing to offer up €100 million to bring the youngster to Emirates...

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MAN UTD MAKE LACAZETTE MOVE

Manchester United have made an approach for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, according to L'Equipe. The France international was all set to join Atletico Madrid, but the Liga outfit's failure to overturn their transfer ban has seen that move fall apart. And now United have moved ahead of Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal in the race for the 26-year-ol...

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REAL MADRID TARGET £100M HAZARD

Real Madrid are prepared to break the transfer world record to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea, according to the Sun . The Liga side have already met Hazard's entourage three times as they look to bring the Belgium international to Santiago Bernabeu for a record £100 million fee. Madrid believe that Zinedine Zidane's presence can help entice Hazard to leave Chelsea, but Antonio Conte...

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