CRISTIANO RONALDO may yet find his way to Atletico Madrid, despite the transfer being extremely unpopular with the club's fans.
Diego Simeone is said to be the only manager to want the Portugal captain and pushing hard to make the deal happen.
It is claimed that the club are doing everything possible to secure the funds for the move and its hierarchy are on very good terms with Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes.
Meanwhile Chelsea are ready to up their bid for Everton's Anthony Gordon to £50m, according to reports.
It is claimed that the Blues have already had a £40m offer rejected for the Toffees striker.
But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is said to be keen to stay at Barcelona and fight for his place, despite the club being ready to sell him to secure Bernardo Silva funds.
And Arsenal are still looking to sign Youri Tielemans after holding months of negotiations over the purchase of the Leicester star.
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Make some Moise
Manchester United and Arsenal are set to battle it out over Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
Caicedo has enjoyed a stellar beginning to the new Premier League season with the Seagulls.
And the Mirror report both United and the Gunners are interested in signing the midfielder before deadline day.
The Ecuador international starred in Brighton’s opening day victory over United at Old Trafford.
The 20-year-old also caught the eye in Saturday’s draw against Newcastle.
And his performances late on last season have also been taken into account
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Cristiano Ronaldo latest
Manchester United have been considering offloading Cristiano Ronaldo since Ralf Rangnick's time in charge, with Atletico Madrid interested.
Guilleme Balague tweeted: "Manchester United have considered the departure of #CR7 for a while, Ragnick thought getting rid of him was essential for the good of the team.
"But only one club really interested but can't adjust the numbers.
"[Diego]Simeone wants him at Atletico to do a Luis Suarez with him. And CR7 likes the idea and might explain his behaviour
"Atletico looking at all kinds of possibilities to please Simeone and Jorge Mendes who has an exceptional relationship with the decision makers at the club"
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Cash for Gordon
Chelsea are willing to pay £50million for Everton ace Anthony Gordon this summer.
The Blues offered £40m for the England Under-21 international but that was rejected by the Toffees.
And the Merseysiders are still insisting they will not let their star player leave this summer.
Everton have already turned down attempts by both Tottenham and Newcastle to sign Gordon
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Will to return
Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea player Willian appears to have let slip he is set to join Fulham after insisting his “goal” is to return to London.
The Brazilian told Globo Esporte: “My goal is to live abroad.
“In London, I have a British passport, so I can live and live there with my family, that’s my goal. I don’t have a club yet. I will decide there.
“I’m going to travel with the family and there I’ll decide calmly, with a clear head, to see what the best option for me will be, and my family as well”
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Sort it out
Manchester United Supporters’ Trust have slammed the running of the club in a rare public statement, as pressure for a boycott builds.
MUST described the “embarrassing” loss to Brentford as: “In many ways not a surprise. It feels like the culmination of a long-term direction of travel.
“MUST hold the owners of the Club primarily responsible for this new low in our decade of decline.
“Sir Alex [Ferguson] papered over the cracks, but since 2013 the consequences of our owners has been plain to see.
“On behalf of Manchester United fans everywhere, we demand urgent and radical change.
“And we as fans – all of us – need to stick together. Fans unity, with one voice aimed at the owners and the club, is needed more than ever right now”
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Aub or nothing
Manchester United are going against Chelsea to sign Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, reports SunSport’s Dan King.
United are desperate for attacking reinforcements and have now turned their attention to ex-Arsenal star and Chelsea target.
The Red Devils considered a move for Aubemeyang when he departed from the Emirates under a cloud in January.
And the uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is forcing them to look at every possible option – which led to the embarrassing saga over former West Ham star Marko Arnautovic.
Barca would be open to selling the Gabon international this summer as part of their own struggles to revamp their team
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Eye of the tiger
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed he clashed with ex-Blues manager and Tottenham tactician Antonio Conte because the Italian refused to look him in the eye during their full-time handshake.
The pair went viral as they came face to face after Spurs’ first goal and went at it again at the end of the game – with Tuchel refusing to let Conte’s hand go.
The German tactician admitted he let his emotion get the better of him and reacted when the ex-Juventus manager refused to meet his gaze at the end of the 2-2 draw.
Tuchel said after the match: “I thought when we shake hands you looked in each other eyes. He had a different opinion. It was not necessary but a lot of things were not necessary.
“We both got a red card. I think it was not necessary. Another poor referee decision.
“No problem. It’s emotional, it’s football, it’s the game, it’s the Premier League. You love it, we are emotional on the touchline.
“If we meet, we meet. It’s between a football match, it’s men (and) two competitors”
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United to sell Garner
Manchester United have decided to sell James Garner ahead of transfer deadline day on September 1.
According to Manchester Evening News, United are keen to sell and value Garner in the range between £15million and £20m.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham are eyeing the midfielder, who is under contract with the Red Devils until 2024.
Academy graduate Garner only played for 22 minutes during the Manchester giants' pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to injury
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Barca want Messi and Silva
Barcelona are interested in landing club legend Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City star Bernardo Silva before transfer deadline day.
Barca manager Xavi is already known to be interested in signing Silva, who has not denied rumours of a proposed £80million move to Catalonia, but now Messi has emerged as a top target.
Guilleme Balague tweeted: "Clearly the midfield of Barcelona, with the exception of Pedri, has not got the subtle touch/thinking necessary to play as Xavi wants, to find the right tempo, to feed forwards (and [Sergio] Busquets has played his best football).
"Hence Xavi wanting Bernardo Silva (and asking for Messi)"
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Arnautovic to Juventus?
Bologna star Marko Arnautovic has emerged as a shock transfer target for Juventus after Manchester United pulled out of the race to sign him.
Arnautovic was the subject of a £6.8million bid from United with manager Erik ten Hag keen to bolster his attack.
But the Red Devils’ offer was knocked back with Bologna director Marco Di Viao insisting the centre-forward is not for sale.
The Manchester giants then withdrew their pursuit of the Austria international after huge fan backlash.
Transfer expert Nicolo Schira now states how Juve sporting director Federico Cherubini has been in contact with Arnautovic’s representatives.
The reporter has said the Austrian is seen as a potential replacement for on-loan striker Moise Kean.
Schira tweeted: “Juventus are still interested in Marko Arnautovic. Cherubini has talked with his agents last week. If Moise Kean leaves, Juve will try to sign Bologna ‘s striker”
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Fo-get me not
Leicester ace Wesley Fofana has agreed personal terms ahead of his potential move to Chelsea.
The Blues have been in the market for defensive reinforcements after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen as free agents.
And while new owner Todd Boehly has been busy signing Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella, the spending is set to continue ahead of deadline day.
Fofana has been extensively linked with a move to Stamford Bridge over the last few weeks and has reportedly told the Foxes he wants to go.
And now the defender has agreed personal terms ahead of a move, according to the Mail.
The 21-year-old is set for a significant pay rise which will see him earn £200,000 per week if he joins Chelsea
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Good afternoon football fans
Barcelona boss Xavi has asked the club to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi joined PSG in a free transfer from Barca last year, but he failed to reach the same heights that he did while in Catalonia.
This comes after the Blaugrana were held to a 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday with new forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both failing to get on the scoresheet.
As a result, Xavi is now eager to bring in at least two more attacking players at the Nou Camp.
And according to reporter Guillem Balague, the Spanish tactician wants former team-mate Messi to come back.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have made Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher their prime target in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, reports SunSport's Dan King.
The Magpies would also like to sign Leicester star James Maddison but their hopes of landing him are currently slim.
So the Toon will now step up their bid to persuade the Blues to sell their £40million-rated midfielder.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel insists he remains a “huge fan” of the England international.
But Tuchel acknowledges the challenge Gallagher faces to gain a place in his starting X , and admits every player has his price.
And Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered to both Inter Milan and AC Milan this summer.
But both Milan clubs have declined the option to sign Ronaldo before deadline day on September 1.
This would mean that the star forward has now been rejected by at least nine clubs this summer.
Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid have all been offered the Portugal captain.
Finally, Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hinted he is willing to let Arsenal target Youri Tielemans run down his contract and leave on a free transfer next summer.
Rodgers told The Times: “It’s not ideal but it’s happened before — players have left here for free before.
“He wouldn’t be the first one, but at this moment in time it’s about keeping an eye on the team and the squad, making sure they are ready.
“The club will be negotiating and talking with the players’ representatives across the squad.
“Thus far, there’s no change in Youri’s situation, there’s no offers. So he’s just continuing to work well and get himself right at this early part of the season.
“Youri is a top international so every game he plays, in actual fact every training session Youri plays, he is trying to be the best player he can.
“There is a lot of speculation about him but he looks to prove a point in every single game he plays”
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