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Barca to step up Philippe Coutinho pursuit with £80m bid. Barcelona won't let up in their pursuit of Liverpool's attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer. The Spanish giants had an initial bid of £72m turned down by the Anfield club last week but have not turned their back on the Brazilian. Instead, Barca directors are said to have returned to London yesterday, according to Spanish newspaper Sport, in order to continue talks with the player's representatives and Liverpool officials. And the article adds that despite Liverpool's insistence they will not sell Coutinho, it is believed they will sell for a "good transfer figure".That figure could well be in the region of £80m, report the Daily Star.Coutinho signed a new five-year deal worth £8m a year at Liverpool back in January, but Barcelona are refusing to give up on the Brazilian. Regardless of whether Neymar stays or leaves Barca, the club are desperate to add Liverpool's playmaker to their r

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for £65million. The Blues have been active in the transfer market thus far. Yesterday they completed the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco to go alongside fellow new arrivals in Willy Caballero and central defender Antonio Rudiger. Now it would appear that manager Antonio Conte has turned his attentions to bolstering his striking options after missing out on Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United and informing Diego Costa that his services won’t be required for next season. According to the Daily Mirror, the reigning Premier League champions are set to admit defeat in their attempts to sign Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata but remain confident of beating rivals Liverpool to the signature of Aubameyang. In addition, the report states that Dortmund are resigned to losing the Gabon international, who netted more goals than any other player in the Bundesliga last season– pipping

Adnan Januzaj: Man Utd agree fee of about £9.8m with Real Sociedad Januzaj, 22, was told he could find another club this summer by United manager Jose Mourinho.He returned from an unsuccessful campaign on loan at Sunderland and was left out of Mourinho's squad for the pre-season tour of the United States. Januzaj, who has also had a stint on loan at Borussia Dortmund in 2015-16, is set to have a medical on Wednesday.Januzaj joined United from Anderlecht when he was 16 and broke into the first team in 2013 during David Moyes' ill-fated spell in charge. Deemed good enough to take Ryan Giggs' number 11 shirt, Januzaj signed a five-year contract extension that was not due to expire until 2018.Real Sociedad finished sixth in La Liga last season and will compete in the Europa League group stage in 2017-18.

Chelsea in talks to sign Real Madrid's Danilo. Chelsea are in talks over the signing of Real Madrid right-back Danilo, according to Sky sources.  Sources in Italy say the Brazilian is wanted as competition for Victor Moses, who was converted to a wing-back role during Antonio Conte's first season at Stamford Bridge. Danilo started 17 times in La Liga for champions Real last season, but Dani Carvajal was preferred for most big games including the Champions League final. Chelsea showed an interest in another Brazilian right-back, Dani Alves, earlier in the summer and have also been pursuing Juventus left-back Alex Sandro. Juventus are also in for Danilo after losing Alves to Paris Saint-Germain, and the 25-year-old is likely to cost around £28m.

Spurs could hijack Leicester’s move for Kelechi Iheanacho in order to speed up Kyle Walker’s move to Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino keen on City striker along with Borussia Dortmund and Monaco.  Leicester last night matched City’s £20million price tag for the Nigerian striker .  But Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is also interested — along with Borussia Dortmund and Monaco.  City boss Pep Guardiola wants to sign England right-back Walker but the clubs hit a stalemate as Spurs are holding out for £50m. Iheanacho could help push the move through with the 20-year-old going to White Hart Lane in a player-plus-cash deal. Iheanacho banged in 14 goals when he first broke into City’s first team two seasons ago. But he managed just eight in nine starts last term with Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero both ahead of him in the Etihad pecking order.  Man City boss Pep Guardiola is willing to let go of the Nigerian striker.  The Man City frontman, still just 20, looks best off trying to fi

Dani Alves transfer to PSG to be announced on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain are holding a news conference on today where it is expected they will announce they have signed Dani Alves.   The 34-year-old Brazilian is a free agent after leaving Juventus just a year after he joined the Serie A champions.  The right-back had been in talks to join Manchester City and is understood that the Etihad side will now re-double their efforts to sign Tottenham's Kyle Walker. City needed to sign full-backs this summer after Pep Guardiola decided not to renew the contracts of Pablo Zabaleta, Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy. Alves moved to Italy on a free transfer from Barcelona last summer. He won the double in Italy last season and he helped Juventus reach the final of the Champions League where they lost 4-1 to Real Madrid. The Brazil full-back cancelled his contract with Juventus earlier in the summer in anticipation of a move to the Etihad, with Pep Guardiola keen to reunite with the man

Transfer news: Roma set to fight off interest from Manchester City and Manchester United to land Turkish teen sensation. Roma are reportedly close to completing a deal for teen sensation Cengiz Under.  At just 19, the forward has impressed with his displays in the Turkish Super Lig for Basaksehir and is now attracting attention from several clubs including  Tottenham's £8million bid .  Manchester United are keeping tabs on the youngster, while it was recently claimed  Manchester City  had sent a delegation to Turkey to lay the groundwork for a transfer. However, according to TuttoMercato, it is Roma who are now in pole position to sign Under. The Italian giants are closing in on the Turkey international, though no details of the potential deal have yet emerged. Under's agent went on the record in July stating that he feels it would be best for his client to remain in Turkey with Basaksehir for a further year. The forward, who has been dubbed the 'Turkish Paulo Dybala&#

CONFIRMED: AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma signs new four-year contract. Gianluigi Donnarumma has signed a new four-year contract with  AC Milan , the Serie A club have announced. The 18-year-old made his first-team debut in October 2015, and has gone on to establish himself as one of the best young goalkeepers in world football. A string of exceptional performances have seen him linked to such European giants as Manchester United and Real Madrid, and on June 15 it was announced Donnarumma would not be extending his deal with Milan amid the interest. However, today it has been confirmed he has penned a new deal until the summer of 2021. Donnarumma's contract extension comes in what has been a busy summer for Milan, with five players signed on permanent deals and a further two brought to the San Siro on loan.

Sevilla to sign winger Vitolo, deal for Aston Villa's Amavi off - president. Sevilla have agreed a deal to keep winger Vitolo, but will not sign Aston Villa's Jordan Amavi, president Jose Castro confirmed on Monday. Reports had tipped Spain international Vitolo to join Atletico Madrid, despite a transfer ban until January. But Castro, speaking at the unveiling of new recruits Ever Banega and Guido Pizarro, confirmed the 27-year-old former Las Palmas man would remain at the club. "Today you can say that Vitolo is a Sevilla player," Castro told reporters. "There was a lot of talk and we have heard for many days the colours that Vitolo would wear -- and they will be the white and red of Sevilla. "He is one of the captains of this club, he gives everything on the pitch and we can only have words of praise for him. Sevilla, instead of talking, have acted." Castro then confirmed the club have given up their pursuit of France youth international left-b

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho eager to follow up Romelu Lukaku capture with HUGE bid for Tottenham's Eric Dier. Reds' boss feels they should even go to £60million to get England midfielder understood to be keen to move north. Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United chief Ed Woodward to make rivals Tottenham an irresistible £60million offer for Eric Dier. United boss Mourinho has been pressing executive vice-chairman Woodward all summer for key signings, after coming sixth in the Premier League last term in his first year in charge.  The Reds missed out on Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, but have since splashed £75m on Everton striker Romelu Lukaku. Now Mourinho wants another holding midfielder, despite Michael Carrick penning a contract extension until 2018.  Mourinho initially thought he could prise Dier away from Spurs with a bid of around £40m and an offer to double the player's wages. But Tottenham have stubbornly refused to sell and recently

Bayern Munich complete shock two-year loan deal for Real Madrid star James Rodriguez. The Colombian was linked with Manchester United and Chelsea earlier this summer but Bayern have sprung a surprise. Bayern Munich have completed a shock two-year loan deal for Real Madrid star   James Rodriguez.  The Colombian was linked with Manchester United and Chelsea earlier this summer but Bayern have stolen ahead of them. Bayern have the option to sign the player on a permanent deal once his loan expires. It is believed the German champions will pay Real around €5million per year for the loan, with the option to buy him for just over €35m in 2019. He joined Real in 2014 in a £71million deal after shining for Colombia in the World Cup. But Rodriguez grew frustrated with his role at the Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane last term. The 25-year-old made 22 appearances in La Liga and wasn't included in the squad for the Champions League final. "We are very happy that we were able

Arsene Wenger admits interest in Thomas Lemar as Arsenal prepare to offer £45m for Monaco midfielder. The Gunners have had bids of £30m and £40m turned down but they are prepared to beat their old transfer record again. Arsene Wenger has admitted his interest in signing Thomas Lemar - and Arsenal will go back for a third bid. The Gunners have seen bids of £30million and £40m rejected as they try to land the Frenchman from Monaco this summer.  Arsenal are prepared to pay in excess of £45m to land Lemar and beat their old transfer record for the second time in a matter of weeks. Alexandre Lacazette joined for a fee of £52m earlier this summer, beating the £42.5m previous high that they paid for Mesut Ozil in 2013. But if a deal can not be done, Wenger says that Arsenal are flexible with their targets. He admitted: “He’s a player that we follow yes, we look at. “We are looking at more signings. But there’s nothing really concrete about any singings.” Wenger has also has ruled

Inter Milan 'ready to hijack Manchester United's move for Nemanja Matic' as Chelsea left unhappy over Lukaku deal. The Premier League champions have been left frustrated over Lukaku's move to Old Trafford and are now reluctant to sell their star midfielder to their close rivals. Inter Milan are ready to move ahead of Manchester United and make their move to sign Chelsea star Nemanja Matic, according to reports in Italy. Manchester United have been strongly linked with a move for the 28-year-old and Jose Mourinho was hoping to land his signature during the summer as he looks to be reunited with the Serbian midfielder. But Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport claims Inter are now ready to hijack the move and take advantage of the strained relationship between Chelsea and United following the Romelu Lukaku transfer this week. Chelsea are believed to be unhappy with the way United made a late move to sign the Belgium striker and are reluctant to do any busin

Liverpool Football Club can announce the signing of Dominic Solanke. The 19-year-old, who will take the No.29 shirt, joins the Reds following the expiration of his contract with Chelsea. Solanke has put the finishing touches to his switch to Anfield in time to join the early stages of preparations for the 2017-18 campaign. The striker told Liverpoolfc.com: “It feels amazing and everyone has made me feel welcome already. “Even just pulling on the training top, I was over the moon. Hopefully I can put on the shirt in the near future and make some good history here.” Solanke joins the Reds fresh from scoring four goals in England U20s’ successful World Cup campaign this summer.

Douglas Costa to Juventus done. Sky Italia is reporting that Juventus have a deal for Douglas Costa, and he should arrive for his medical on Wednesday. The Bianconeri have been in talks for the Brazilian since May, but there has been an acceleration in recent days. Bayern Munich confirmed yesterday that a deal was close, with reports that evening that general manager Giuseppe Marotta will be in Germany today to finalise the deal. Now Sky is reporting that the two clubs have agreed a deal for the winger, based on a €6m loan with a €40m obligation to buy. Douglas Costa had already agreed a deal with Juventus, so he should take his medical in Turin on Wednesday. Sky reiterates that Marotta will be in Germany today, along with intermediary Giovanni Branchini.

Bayern Munich set to bid for Real Madrid star James Rodriguez - Colombian.  Bayern Munich look like they could snag James Rodriguez, if the latest reports from Colombia (via 101greatgoals) are accurate, as they are reportedly set to make an offer in the coming hours.  Respected journalist Javier Hernandez Bonnet claims that “James Rodriguez will not stay at Real Madrid. He is closer to Bayern Munich than Paris Saint Germain”. The Manchester United and Chelsea target has been linked with a departure from Real Madrid for weeks now, having not even been selected by Coach Zinedine Zidane for May’s Champions League final against Juventus.  In fact, the Premier League sides (which also include Liverpool) have yet to make an offer for the 25-year-old.  Rodriguez was signed for a stunning  € 80 million from Monaco back in 2014, after he’d scored five goals for Colombia in the 2014 World Cup.  Bonnet confirms that Rodriguez may not last very long at Madrid, “because an offer from Bay

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce we have today completed the signing of Antonio Rudiger from Roma. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract and will wear the No.2 shirt. The defender said: ‘It’s a great feeling because not every player has the opportunity to join a huge club like this. 'I am looking forward to meeting up with my new team-mates and I’m very proud to officially become a Chelsea player.’ Technical Director Michael Emenalo added: ‘We are pleased to be able to bring in a player of proven quality who adds to our defensive options. 'Antonio is still young but is experienced at club and international level and possesses all the requisite attributes to thrive in the Premier League. We have been aware of him for some time and we are confident he will fit in well with the squad.’ A tough tackler, Rudiger is quick on his feet and a commanding presence in the air. Having spent most of his career playing in central defence, he is eq

Deal Close – Manchester United Agree Terms As Star Arrives At Everton For His Medical Captain Wayne Rooney has arrived at Everton’s training ground Finch Farm and is set to make a move back to his boyhood club, as per the reports from  Sky Sports. The 31-year-old veteran was pictured arriving at the Toffees’ training ground on Saturday, just hours after Manchester United completed a move to sign Romelu Lukaku from the Goodison Park. In a footage, shown by Sky Sports, Manchester united captain was seen arriving at Everton’s base ahead of this move. It was earlier reported that United agreeing a deal to sign Romelu Lukaku has nothing to do with Rooney travelling to  the other way, but the aforementioned source has now confirmed that Rooney is the part of that deal which saw the Belgian sealing his move to Old Trafford. Rumours of Rooney moving back to Everton haven’t just came out of the blues, as even back in February, several media outlets claimed that Everton are lookin

Leo Messi renews Barça contract until 2021 Share this story   Leo Messi renews Barça contract until 2021 In the coming weeks, the Argentinian star will sign a new deal that will keep him at the Club for the next four years FC Barcelona and  Leo Messi  have agreed on a contract renewal that will keep the Argentinian at the Club until June 30th, 2021. The deal will be signed in the coming weeks, when Messi returns to the team for pre-season training. The Club is very happy with both the renewal and the commitment of Messi, the best player in history, who has played his full professional career at Barça and has led the team to an era of extraordinary success, the likes of which has never been seen in world football. A lifetime as a blaugrana The Argentinian star joined Barça back in 2000 as a 13-year-old, arriving from Newell's Old Boys. After impressing throughout the various youth categories, he made h

Wayne Rooney: Manchester United striker to join Everton on free transfer. Wayne Rooney will reportedly sign for Everton this week Wayne Rooney could complete a free transfer return to Everton by the end of this week. As talkSPORT exclusively revealed on Monday, the Toffees are determined to land the 31-year-old this summer. Sources close to the Merseyside club believe it is 'almost inevitable' that Manchester United's record goalscorer will wear the Blue jersey again. Now Everton have stepped up their interest and,  according to The Sun , the deal is all but done. Rooney is understood to have been withdrawn from the United squad that will head to the United States for the Red Devils' pre-season tour, with his move to Goodison Park set to be finalised in the coming days. He will reportedly continue to earn £250,000-per-week on Merseyside, having chosen to return to his first club with no MLS offers on the table and no desire to uproot

Terry joins Villa It has been announced today John Terry has joined Aston Villa after becoming a free agent on 1 July following his wonderful Chelsea career. By moving to the Championship side, Terry will play under Steve Bruce who was appointed manager at Villa Park during last season. Terry, who played in the Championship (known as Division One at the time) earlier on in his career when on loan from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, departs Stamford Bridge as the most successful player in our history having won 15 major honors. After coming through our youth system, Terry was handed his Chelsea debut in 1998 and went on to make 717 appearances. Only Ron Harris and Peter Bonetti played more times for the Blues. During his time at Chelsea, Terry won five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, one Champions League and one Europa League, a truly magnificent achievement. His last appearance for the Blues came on the final day of the league season