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 are expected to have to pay over €200m - double the current world-record transfer - to buy him this summer.

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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 around the €100 million mark and are unlikely to sell their star midfielder on the cheap.

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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 into selling to Pep Guardiola's Premier League rivals.

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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 Carrick.

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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 hom

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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 move.

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