CRISTIANO RONALDO could 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.
And the deal could be made easier by Man Utd developing an interest in their Brazilian star Matheus Cunha.
The Red Devils are said to be prepared to fork out £45m for the forward, who has been used as a backup by Atleti.
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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- Alex Cole
Wolves agree £42m record signing
Wolves have reportedly agreed a club record deal with Sporting Lisbon for 23-year-old midfielder Matheus Nunes.
The fee is believed to be £38m plus £4.2m in add-ons.
Personal terms are yet to be finalised for the eight-cap Portugal international.
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Joao about me?
Newcastle have reportedly rejected a £17.5million bid from Newcastle for forward Joao Pedro.
The 20-year-old has started all three of the Hornets' Championship games so far this season.
But Watford are insisting the Brazilian wonderkid is not for sale, according to reports.
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Barca want £25m for Aubameyang
Barcelona are open to letting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave if they can get £25m for the striker.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano who claims Barca made Chelsea aware of their asking price on the weekend.
However, talks are still ongoing between the clubs as the Blues want to pay much lower than the proposed fee, Romano added.
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Robbin' hood
Nottingham Forest could make it SEVENTEEN summer recruits by adding midfielders Djibril Sow and Houssem Aouar.
The Premier League newcomers have reportedly bid £17million for Eintracht Frankfurt's box-to-box hero Sow.
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Watford stars ‘celebrated’ Dennis’ exit
Watford stars “openly celebrated” Emmanuel Dennis’ departure to Nottingham Forest, according to reports.
The striker, 24, completed his £20million transfer to the Premier League new boys on Saturday.
But according to the Daily Mail, the squad at Vicarage Road were delighted to see the back of him.
It is said the dressing room “will be a far more harmonious place” following his departure.
And the report adds several members of the Watford team were not afraid to express their delight once he had left.
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Good morning footy fans
Juventus are reportedly on the brink of completing the signing Memphis Depay from Barcelona.
Juve have been in talks with Depay over a move as he looks to terminate his contract with Barcelona.
And talks between the two parties have been exacerbated recently with Juve offering the winger a two-year contract, plus €6million annually, according to Calciomercato.
Meanwhile, Watford stars “openly celebrated” Emmanuel Dennis’ departure to Nottingham Forest, according to reports.
The striker, 24, completed his £20million transfer to the Premier League new boys on Saturday.
But according to the Daily Mail, the squad at Vicarage Road were delighted to see the back of him.
Elsewhere, West Ham are closing in on a double deal for Chelsea’s Emerson and Paris Saint-Germain’s Thilo Kehrer.
SunSport understands West Ham are confident of completing moves for left-back Emerson and centre back Kehrer this week.
West Ham are hopeful the pair could even be included in the squad to face Brighton on Sunday so long as they are signed before the Friday deadline.
A bid for Italy international Emerson is believed to have been submitted by the club on Monday worth £13million.
German defender Kehrer, 25, is in the final year of his contract in France and Ligue 1 giants PSG want a fee of around £16m. He has also been linked with Sevilla.
In other news, Newcastle United have reportedly placed a bid for Watford ace Joao Pedro.
The Magpies submitted an offer of £20m for the striker, according to Football Insider.
But Watford are yet to accept the proposal made for the attacker who joined them three years ago.
Finally, Juventus have reportedly agreed terms with PSG star Leandro Paredes.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano who claims Paredes is keen on the move to Turin.
However, the Bianconeri still have to work out a price with PSG for the midfielder.
And Romano also revealed Adrien Rabiot’s switch from Juve to Man United will play a key part in the deal coming together.
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Juventus and Paredes agree terms
Juventus have reportedly agreed terms with PSG star Leandro Paredes.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano who claims Paredes is keen on the move to Turin.
However, the Bianconeri still have to work out a price with PSG for the midfielder.
And Romano also revealed Adrien Rabiot's switch from Juve to Man United will play a key part in the deal coming together.
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Klopp makes Barcelona transfer dig
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has taken a cheeky swipe at Barcelona's transfer activity.
The Catalan giants have made a number of signings despite being in debt.
And Klopp doesn't understand how it's possible for the club to keep splurging, comparing their spending to a overdrawn credit card experience he's previously had.
Klopp quipped: "I don’t get it for various reasons. If you tell me I don’t have any money, then I don’t spend anything.
“It happened to me twice with my credit card, luckily that was a few years ago.”
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Barcelona reveal Aubameyang asking price
Barcelona are open to letting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave if they can get £25m for the striker.
That's according to Fabrizio Romano who claims Barca made Chelsea aware of their asking price on the weekend.
However, talks are still ongoing between the clubs as the Blues want to pay much lower than the proposed fee, Romano added.
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West Brom want Man City star
Steve Bruce wants Manchester City starlet Liam Delap on loan to solve his striker crisis, GRAEME BRYCE WRITES.
The West Brom boss is hopeful an agreement can be reached with City this week for the 19-year-old, who helped England's triumphant Under-19s win the European Championships two months ago.
But Baggies face stiff competition from Championship rivals Burnley and Premier League Southampton who both want to loan the son of former Saint and Stoke midfielder Rory Delap.
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Spurs ace joins Villarreal
Tottenham star Giovani Lo Celso has joined Villarreal on a season-long loan deal.
The Argentine, 26, failed to win over Antonio Conte and has subsequently been shipped out on loan to the LaLiga side for the second season running.
Spurs still hope to sell Lo Celso on a permanent basis and have inserted a clause in his loan deal that allows the club to listen to transfer offers in January.
Lo Celso has already taken part in training at Villarreal after being unveiled on Monday, and he is delighted to be back.
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Barton makes transfer boast
Bristol Rovers coach Joey Barton has bragged that his club beat Crystal Palace to sign Lewis Gordon.
Barton boasted: "We’ve managed to swoop in and beat Crystal Palace to him.
"He was over there training for the last couple of weeks and he was involved with their under-23s setup.
“He’s somebody who came in and hit the ground running. He came in and did really well in the session and, luckily for us, we managed to show him a pathway into our first team. He’s got that straight away."
- Justin Lawrence
Newcastle bid for striker
Newcastle United have reportedly placed a bid for Watford ace Joao Pedro.
The Magpies submitted an offer of £20m for the striker, according to Football Insider.
But Watford are yet to accept the proposal made for the attacker who joined them three years ago.
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West Ham close in on pair
West Ham are closing in on a double deal for Chelsea’s Emerson and Paris Saint-Germain’s Thilo Kehrer, JORDAN DAVIES WRITES.
SunSport understands West Ham are confident of completing moves for left-back Emerson and centre back Kehrer this week.
West Ham are hopeful the pair could even be included in the squad to face Brighton on Sunday so long as they are signed before the Friday deadline.
A bid for Italy international Emerson is believed to have been submitted by the club on Monday worth £13million.
German defender Kehrer, 25, is in the final year of his contract in France and Ligue 1 giants PSG want a fee of around £16m. He has also been linked with Sevilla.
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Watford stars 'celebrated' Dennis' exit
Watford stars "openly celebrated" Emmanuel Dennis' departure to Nottingham Forest, according to reports.
The striker, 24, completed his £20million transfer to the Premier League new boys on Saturday.
But according to the Daily Mail, the squad at Vicarage Road were delighted to see the back of him.
It is said the dressing room "will be a far more harmonious place" following his departure.
And the report adds several members of the Watford team were not afraid to express their delight once he had left.
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Juve close in on Depay
Juventus are reportedly on the brink of completing the signing Memphis Depay from Barcelona.
Juve have been in talks with Depay over a move as he looks to terminate his contract with Barcelona.
And talks between the two parties have been exacerbated recently with Juve offering the winger a two-year contract, plus €6million annually, according to Calciomercato.
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Ring the Bell
Barcelona are lining up Arsenal outcast Hector Bellerin as an option to fill in at right-back.
Bellerin is out of favour at the Gunners and is pushing for a move away from the club for a fresh start.
And this could come in the form of a transfer to Barca, who are now considering the full-back as a cheap option due to him being available on a free transfer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
While the Blaugrana have activated a number of “economic levers” to bring players in this summer, departures remain necessary.
Among those earmarked to leave the Nou Camp is Sergino Dest, who Manchester United and Chelsea are targeting in a potential £17million move.
The Spain international would represent a cost-effective and natural replacement for Dest
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Chelsea Auba blow
Barcelona ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is keen to remain at the Nou Camp to fight for his spot amid rumours linking him with Chelsea.
It has been reported that Aubameyang is “happy” in Catalonia despite former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel keen for a reunion at Stamford Bridge.
Blues manager Tuchel recently lauded the Gabon international and stated that the pair have a “very close relationship”.
The centre-forward has been eyed up as a potential replacement for Timo Werner, who was allowed to return to RB Leipzig on a permanent deal.
And SunSport have exclusively revealed how Manchester United are also keeping tabs on the Gabonese star amid uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
But according to Mundo Deportivo, the ex-Arsenal captain is keen to remain in Barcelona having only linked up with the Blaugrana earlier this year.
The same report states that Aubameyang is “happy” is Catalonia, where he knows he has the trust of manager Xavi
- Kostas Lianos
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"
- Kostas Lianos
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”
- Kostas Lianos
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”
- Kostas Lianos
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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