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Van Dijk is Europe's best - Collins
The Celtic assistant says the Dutchman is a player of the highest calibre and believes he is destined to reach great heights

Napoli sign Valdifiori
The 29-year-old midfielder joins the Partenopei from Empoli, having completed a medical at the club on Saturday before signing a contract

Ronaldinho leaves Queretaro
Rumours that the former Brazil star could join Antalyaspor have gathered pace after he announced his departure from the Mexican side

Arsenal move for Carvalho
The Gunners had a €28 million bid for the Portugual international rejected earlier this summer but Arsene Wenger wants the 23-year-old at all costs

Milner a smart signing - Kewell
Brendan Rodgers's side have recruited the England international midfielder on a free transfer and his former team-mate expects him to "do wonders" for the Reds

PSG bid €40m for Griezmann
The French champions have turned their attention from Angel Di Maria to the attacker who enjoyed a bright season with Atletico Madrid

Pogba needs to stay at Juve - Allegri
The head coach believes it is in the midfielder's best interests to remain in Turin this summer and also touched on the future of Andrea Pirlo

Dzeko will not leave Man City - agent
The Bosnian has been widely linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium but Irfan Redzepagic is adamant his client wants to stay

Allegri: Mandzukic will impress
The Juventus head coach is "very happy" the striker is set to join his side from Atletico Madrid and is expecting goals from the Croatian

Bartomeu: We will defend Neymar
The treble-winning president launched his campaign for re-election and discussed the Brazilian as well as the club's interest in Paul Pogba

'Ramos will never join Barca'
Camp Nou presidential candidate Jordi Majo claimed the Real Madrid icon was offered to him, but the defender's agent insists he will never turn out for the Catalans

Official: Tottenham sign Trippier
The former England Under-21s defender passed a medical on Thursday and has now agreed terms with Spurs, with the 24-year-old set to compete with Kyle Walker for a first-team place

Galatasaray rule out Van Persie bid
The Manchester United striker has been linked with a number of clubs this summer, including the Turkish champions, but they have now said they will not pursue his signature

Inter lead AC Milan for Kondogbia
The Nerazzurri are confident they are the midfielder's favoured choice in Italy and could up their offer to €30 million for the player

Jagielka signs new deal
The England international defender says that negotiations were breezy as he and the club were keen to tie his future to Goodison Park, where he has played since 2007

Official: Swansea sign Tabanou
The full-back has signed a three-year contract at the Liberty Stadium and becomes the club's second signing of the summer following the acquisition of Andre Ayew

Redknapp: Spurs won't sell Kane
The young striker catapulted himself into contention for a big-money summer move with a phenomenal season at White Hart Lane but his old boss backs Daniel Levy to hold out

Lacazette offered bumper Lyon deal
Last term's Ligue 1 top scorer will be offered €4 million per year before bonuses to sign on with the Stade Gerland outfit

Otamendi pushing for summer transfer
The Argentina defender, whose agent claimed in spring that he wanted to leave, says he endorses all public comments on his future

Official: Kakuta joins Sevilla
The midfielder has sealed a permanent switch to the Europa League holders and admits his departure from Chelsea came about quickly

Ramos to join Barcelona
Reports in Spain claim the defender's contract talks have broken down with Real Madrid and he has been offered to Barca presidential candidate Jordi Majo

Inter agree €15 million deal for Miranda
The defender is set to bring an end to his four seasons at the Vicente Calderon after the Nerazzurri had a bid accepted for the 30-year-old

Kompany talks up De Bruyne move
The defender admits he would be "one of the happiest guys in the team" if his Belgium team-mate joined the club and is confident they will bounce back in 2015-16

Official: Gignac & Uche sign for Tigres
The Mexican side - who are currently in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals - have completed a surprise double signing

Juventus to sign Mandzukic for €18m
The striker will undergo a medical on Monday and end his one-year stay at Atletico Madrid

Meier questions Ulreich Bayern move
The club's former goalkeeper says the 26-year-old risks damaging his own development after moving to the Allianz Arena

Roma's summer transfer plans
A top-class goalscorer, a new goalkeeper and tying down the futures of midfield stars are the priorities for Rudi Garcia in a crucial pre-season

'Varane is Real Madrid captain material'
New Sevilla signing Gael Kakuta has offered his fellow Frenchman and former Lens team-mate a glowing endorsement

 

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Chelsea hold Alex Song talks
Chelsea are considering a move for Barcelona's Alex Song. West Ham are trying to seal a permanent deal for the Cameroon star but want him for free, but the Blues could stump up the £5m Barca want as Jose Mourinho eyes midfield reinforcements.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Liverpool target Llorente & Bacca
After refusing to meet Aston Villa's £32.5 million valuation for Christian Benteke, Liverpool are now weighing up moves for Juventus striker Fernando Llorente and Sevilla's Carlos Bacca.
Source: Daily Mail

Manchester United beat Arsenal to Upamecano
Manchester United have beaten Arsenal to the signing of 16-year-old Valenciennes defender Dayot Upamecano. The teenager will join United's development squad.
Source: Daily Star

Arsenal to extend Jenkinson contract
Arsenal are set to give Carl Jenkinson a new deal before sending the right-back out on loan once more, after the right-back spent the 2014-15 season with West Ham.
Source: ESPN

Inter closing in on Kondogbia
Monaco and France midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia will have a medical with Inter on Monday. The Italian side are also still pushing for Marseille's Gianelli Imbula.
Source: Sky Sport Italia

Liverpool ready Sissoko bid
Liverpool want Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko. The Reds are keen on signing the 25-year-old but the Magpies will demand £17 million for the powerhouse. Sissoko is keen to leave St James' Park and make France's Euro 2016 squad.
Source: Metro

Arsenal to meet Carvalho's release clause
Arsene Wenger will step up Arsenal's interest in Sporting central midfielder William Carvalho by meeting the 23-year-old's £37m release clause. The Gunners had a £20m bid rejected earlier this summer.
Source: The Sun

Newcastle in for Joel Matip
New Newcastle manager Steve McClaren will bid around €14 million for Schalke's Joel Matip.
Source: Bild

Monaco make fresh Llorente bid
Monaco have made Juventus an offer of €15m for striker Fernando Llorente. The club would be willing to accept but the Spaniard is not convinced.
Source: Tuttosport

Manchester City to make £40m Wilshere bid
Manchester City will make a £40m bid for Jack Wilshere if they miss out on Paul Pogba. City are willing to offer the midfielder £150,000-a-week.
Source: Daily Star

Otamendi desperate to move to Manchester United
Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi has told friends he is desperate to move to Manchester United. Valencia want the Red Devils to pay his £35m release clause.
Source: Daily Mirror

Swansea join Townsend hunt
Swansea have joined the race to sign Andros Townsend from Tottenham. Aston Villa are also keen on the England international who has three years left on his current deal.
Source: Daily Mirror

Liverpool to outbid Manchester United for Firmino
Liverpool will attempt to hijack Manchester United's move for Roberto Firmino. The Reds are hoping to outbid Louis van Gaal's side with a late offer.
Source: Daily Mirror

PSG make €40m Griezmann bid
PSG have offered Atletico Madrid €40 million for Antoine Griezmann. The French champions have turned their attentions away from Angel Di Maria and Paul Pogba and towards the 24-year-old.
Source: Daily Express

Manchester United end interest in Vidal
Manchester United are to end their interest in Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal after he his drink-driving car accident at the Copa America.
Source: The Independent

Mourinho stalling on Alderweireld - Luis swap
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is delaying a decision on whether to swap Filipe Luis with Toby Alderweireld with the Blues boss considering other defensive targets.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Arsenal in double Dortmund raid
Arsene Wenger is mulling over bids for Borussia Dortmund duo Sven Bender and Sokratis Papastathopoulos. New boss Thomas Tuchel is prepared to offload the pair to build his own squad and Arsenal could make a €42 million double move.
Source: Daily Star

Liverpool to meet Kovacic asking price
After Steven Gerrard's departure, Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring a new midfielder to Liverpool and wants Inter star Mateo Kovacic. The Reds are ready to meet his €30 million release clause, and he could be replaced by Geoffrey Kondogbia.
Source: Tuttosport

Arsenal offer Cech HUGE contract
Arsenal are ready to make Petr Cech the highest paid goalkeeper in the club's history and one of select band of players earning over £100,000-a-week at the Emirates. The Czech is set to leave Chelsea, but PSG could yet enter the bidding.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Spurs reignite Rabiot interest
Tottenham are considering bidding for €35m-rated PSG star Adrien Rabiot after the midfielder's mother and agent revealed he still wants to leave the French champions. Spurs tried to sign the 20-year-old on loan but this time want a permanent deal.
Source: Daily Telegraph

 

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United demand Ramos
Real Madrid officials met with their Red Devils counterparts to try and strike a deal for Spain shot-stopper but were given a surprising counter-offer

Pizarro: I could leave Fiorentina
The midfielder's contract with the Viola is set to expire at the end of the month and he is thus considering moving back to his native Chile

Bilic: West Ham won't buy recklessly
The Hammers have already completed two signings this summer but Sam Allardyce's successor at Upton Park is keen to take his time before building his squad any further

Kimmich: I can take Schweini's place
The Germany Under-21 international says he looks up to the World Cup winner but is nonetheless determined to secure regular game time in Bavaria

Paulo Sousa named Fiorentina coach
The Portuguese stood down as Basel boss on Wednesday in order to link up with the Viola, who sacked Vincenzo Montella earlier this month

City bid €70m for Sterling
The Citizens are reportedly willing to accept Liverpool's demands and will offer a huge sum to sign the England international

Mata: Rafa can get best out of Madrid
The Manchester United star says his former Chelsea coach has what it takes to lead los Blancos back to glory

Chelsea and Man City monitor Pepe
The defender's contract talks with Real Madrid have broken down, with the two English clubs ready to make a move if he becomes available

Koeman questions Depay signing
The Southampton boss says the winger won't play every week and noted the difficulty Dutch players have had in making the step up from the Eredivise to the Premier League

Zorc discusses Dortmund transfer talk
The pair have been tipped to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, but the club's sporting director says those rumours are wide of the mark

'Insigne feels neglected at Napoli'
The forward missed much of last season with a serious knee injury and his agent wants the club to clarify the club's plans for the future

Rabiot's mother demands PSG exit
The midfielder is unhappy with the number of games he played last season and is hoping to move on from the Ligue 1 champions in the summer

 

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Atletico Madrid want Chicharito
With Mario Mandzukic bound for Juventus, Atletico Madrid are looking at Javier Hernandez of Manchester United, who played at neighbours Real on loan last season, as a potential replacement. Porto's Jackson Martinez is also in the frame.
Source: FOX Sports

Man Utd demand Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid officials met with Manchester United to try and strike a deal for David de Gea, but were met with a surprising counter offer. The Red Devils have asked for centre-back Sergio Ramos in return for the Spanish goalkeeper.
Source: The Guardian

De Bruyne to hold Wolfsburg talks
Kevin de Bruyne will hold talks with Wolfsburg before making a decision on his future. The midfielder is wanted by both Manchester City and PSG.
Source: Sunday Mirror

Newcastle & Sunderland to rival Aston Villa for Townsend
Newcastle and Sunderland are set to rival Aston Villa for Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend. The trio can all offer the England international regular football although Townsend does not want to leave Spurs.
Source: The Sun

Chelsea eye Dembele
Chelsea are eyeing a surprise move for Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele. Jose Mourinho wants the 27-year-old to replace John Obi Mikel.
Source: The Sun

Manchester City to meet Liverpool's £50m Sterling price
Manchester City will meet Liverpool's £50m asking price for Raheem Sterling and are set to offer a make a new offer having had their first two bids turned down.
Source: Sunday Express

Chelsea would have sold Courtois to Real Madrid for €100m
Chelsea would have sold goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid this summer if the Spanish giants would have paid €100m (£71.5m). However, despite their interest Real were not prepared to meet the asking price.
Source: AS

Real Madrid want Benitez to lose weight
Real Madrid are keen for new coach Rafa Benitez to lose weight. Senior officials are concerned by the 55-year-old's size and want him to avoid abuse from rivals fans.
Source: AS

West Brom want £30m for Berahino
West Brom have slapped a £30m price tag on striker Saido Berahino. The 21-year-old is wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham.
Source: Daily Star

Juventus to offer Jovetic five-year deal
Juventus are ready to offer Stevan Jovetic a five-year contract and the legendary No.10 shirt to convince him to come to Turin, with directors currently negotiating a deal with Manchester City.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport

Liverpool to offer €28m for Illaramendi
Liverpool will offer Real Madrid €28m for out-of-favour midfielder Asier Illaramendi.
Source: Marca

Liverpool lose interest in Benteke
Liverpool have lost interested in signing Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke. The Reds do not want to pay his £32m release clause and have turned their attentions to Carlos Bacca and Fernando Llorente.
Source: Daily Star

Tottenham lead race for Alderweireld
Tottenham are leading the race to sign Toby Alderweireld from Atletico Madrid. The Belgium international, who was on loan at Southampton last season, has told close friends that he is joining Spurs.
Source: The Sunday Times

Man Utd near Schweinsteiger deal
Manchester United are closing in on a £7.5million deal for Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Source: Sunday People

Chelsea & Man City monitor Pepe
Manchester City and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Pepe's situation at Real Madrid as the Portugal international has stalled in his latest contract talks with the Spanish club.
Source: Sunday People

Chelsea target Stones
Chelsea are considering a move for Everton centre-back John Stones.
Source: Sunday Express

Arsenal to offer Wilshere mega deal
Arsenal will offer Jack Wilshere a new contract worth DOUBLE his current salary in order to fend off interest from Manchester City.
Source: Sunday Mirror

De Gea tells United team-mates he's off
David De Gea has told his Manchester United team-mates that he wants to leave Old Trafford to join Real Madrid.
Source: Mail on Sunday

Cech's £4m leaving present
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is being given £4 million by Roman Abramovich as a leaving present.
Source: Sunday People

Newcastle eye Cole
Newcastle United are considering a move for Ashley Cole, who is likely to leave Roma this summer.
Source: Daily Star

 

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Official: Reina quits Bayern for Napoli
The Bavarians revealed the goalkeeper wants to play regular football for the Serie A side, who confirmed a deal has been done to bring him back to the Stadio San Paolo

Vieira tells City: Everyone wants Sterling
The Frenchman thinks the Liverpool attacker has rightfully attracted attention, but hinted this would make it harder for the club to sign him this summer

Nedved: Tevez irreplaceable for Juve
The club legend suggested it would be foolish to think Mario Mandzukic or anyone else can hold a candle to the departing Argentina forward

Mikel definitely joining Al Ain - Gyan
The midfielder has reportedly grown frustrated with a lack first-team opportunities at Chelsea, with the UAE outfit's striker confident terms have been agreed with the player

Official: Wilson & Kiernan to Rangers
The 23-year-old returns to the club he left in 2010, penning a three-year deal, while Mark Warburton is also reunited with his former Watford centre-back Rob Kiernan

Official: Swansea snap up Nordfeldt
The 26-year-old goalkeeper moves from Eredivisie side Heerenveen and becomes Garry Monk's third summer signing at the Liberty Stadium

'Barca don't need Madrid stars'
The presidential candidate ruled out the arrival of the defender at Camp Nou despite recent reports he might be swapping Clasico clubs

'No better CB than Ramos for Man Utd'
Louis van Gaal is reported to have asked for the Madrid defender in a deal to take David de Gea to Spain, and the ex Liverpool centre-back has slammed criticism of the Spaniard

Official: Schalke snare Geis from Mainz
The 21-year-old Germany youth international has signed a four-year deal with the Gelsenkirchen club, with Fabian Frei signed as his replacement

Arsenal want Aubameyang
The Gunners are reportedly willing to pay up to €40 million to bring the striker to the Emirates Stadium

Thohir: Kondogbia better than Toure
The president hailed the new signing as the best option to take the club forward, and expects him to become the leader of the side they are building

Prade: Fiorentina want Salah stay
The Italian side hope that the Egyptian attacker will stay for a second season on loan, but says he is yet to discuss his situation with new coach Paulo Sousa

Lingard wants Man Utd stay
The England Under-21 international, who scored in the country's 1-0 win over Sweden at the weekend, says he intends to remain at Old Trafford for the 2015-16 campaign

Milan can't afford Cavani, says agent
The representative says the Uruguayan will remain at Paris Saint-Germain despite interest from Serie A, insisting that no teams in Italy could attract him

Atletico to sign Jackson Martinez
Diego Simeone's side are reportedly the favourites to land the in demand Colombia striker

Official: Villa's Sylla joins Rennes
The Mali international made just 24 appearances for the Premier League outfit following his arrival in 2013

 

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Drogba rules out Marseille return
The Ivorian insists he wants to compete for silverware rather than just play out the remainder of his career and is put off by the departure of big names from Stade Velodrome

Eto'o to join Antalyaspor
The Cameroonian still had two years to run on his contract with Sampdoria but is now bound for Turkey

Podolski: Inter move was a mistake
The World Cup winner, who hit just one goal in 17 Serie A appearances, says that he was simply not suited to the Italian game

Di Maria: I won't leave Man Utd
The British-record signing was left out of Louis van Gaal's team towards the end of last season but is keen to stay at Old Trafford and answer his critics in 2015-16

Redknapp: Kane needs support
The England Under-21 international scored 21 Premier League goals last season, but both Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado endured disappointing campaigns in north London

BVB open to new Gundogan talks
The influential midfielder was widely expected to leave Signal Iduna Park this summer, but could now decide to stay put after all

Monaco rumours are baffling - Destro
The Italy international has downplayed suggestions that he is on the verge of completing his move to the Ligue 1 outfit

Arda Turan wants PL move - agent
The Atletico Madrid attacking midfielder has previously been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United and his representative says that he is keen to move to England this summer

Bertolacci completes Roma return
The Italy international has returned to the Stadio Olimpico after spending the past three seasons at Genoa

Gerrard: Madrid snub led to exit
The former Reds captain says that he knew his time at the club was over when Brendan Rodgers decided to overlook the midfielder for their trip to the Bernabeu

Pereyra completes Juventus move
The Serie A champions have exercised their option to sign the Argentina international on a permanent basis from Udinese.

Barcelona eyeing Di Maria
The Argentine is unhappy at Manchester United and, despite having played for Real, could make a move to Camp Nou this summer.

Liverpool agree Firmino deal
The forward will reportedly join the club for a fee in the region of €41 million

Jackson to Atleti a done deal - agent
The player's representative says the striker will sign a four-year contract after the Liga club met his €35 million release clause

Chelsea mull Austin move
Jose Mourinho's side are said to be keeping tabs on the QPR striker and could make a move should Loic Remy leave Stamford Bridge this summer

'Cech in top three GKs in world'
The Gunners former goalkeeper ranks the Chelsea man alongside Thibaut Courtois and Manuel Neuer as the world's best as a move edges closer to completion

 

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Barcelona eye Di Maria
Angel Di Maria's agent has been touting him to a host of clubs, with the Argentine unhappy in England and Louis van Gaal willing to sell. Barcelona have now emerged as the latest suitor, with Luis Enrique having requested a signing with pace.
Source: Sport

Manchester United want straight Ramos-De Gea swap
Manchester United are set to propose a straight swap deal of David De Gea for Sergio Ramos with Real Madrid.
Source: Daily Star

Bayern target Pjaca & Simunovic
Bayern Munich are keeping an eye on Dinamo Zagreb winger Marko Pjaca (20) and defender Jozo Simunovic (20). Dinamo would sell them for a total fee of €20 million.
Source: Sportske Jutarnji

Lloris & Kane to skipper Spurs
In an effort to ward off interest from Manchester United, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to make Hugo Lloris his new captain with Harry Kane his vice-skipper. Louis van Gaal wants to bring the duo to Old Trafford this summer.
Source: Daily Mirror

Sanogo to return to France
Arsene Wenger is mulling over whether or not to loan out Yaya Sanogo again next season. Lille have contacted Arsenal over the possibility of signing the 22-year-old, who struggled for form in a brief stint at Crystal Palace.
Source: Le 10 Sport

Chelsea to make Sterling move
Chelsea are set to lodge a £40 million bid for Raheem Sterling. Liverpool's capture of Roberto Firmino has paved the way for the England star to depart and Jose Mourinho is ready to rival Manchester City for the lightning-quick winger.
Source: Daily Express

Milan set sights on Matuidi
AC Milan have set their sights on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi after missing out on Geoffrey Kondogbia and are hopeful their fine relationship with Mino Raiola will prove beneficial.
Source: Corriere dello Sport

Chelsea join Pogba race
Chelsea are ready to rival Barcelona & PSG in the race to sign Paul Pogba. The Blues have already reached out to the Juve star's camp, though his demands of a £7m-a-year salary and 20% of any future sale could be a sticking point.
Source: Gianluca di Marzio

Gundogan rejects PSG offer
Ilkay Gundogan has rejected an offer from Paris Saint-Germain worth €12 million per season as he prefers to stay at Borussia Dortmund even for lower wages.
Source: Bild

Bakkali on his way to Valencia
Valencia are about to win the battle to sign PSV starlet Zakaria Bakkali, with the player and both clubs now close to an agreement.
Source: De Telegraaf

Roma & Fiorentina want Ocampos
Roma and Fiorentina want to sign Monaco player Lucas Ocampos. The Ligue 1 club's asking price is around €12 million.
Source: L'Equipe

Salah to decide Fiorentina future on Wednesday
Mohamed Salah will tell Fiorentina on Wednesday if he plans to stay with them for another season. The Serie A side are keen to keep him for another season but Salah could decide to leave.
Source: Daily Telegraph

Manchester United end interest in Gundogan
Manchester United have ended their interest in Ilkay Gundogan who could now stay at Borussia Dortmund while the Red Devils will look elsewhere for midfielder.s
Source: Daily Star

Watford target Paulinho
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho is being targeted by Watford. The Hornets are keen to add more experience to the squad with a loan deal the most likeliest option.
Source: Daily Mail

West Brom keen on Demba Ba
West Brom are keen on signing former Chelsea striker Demba Ba but face competition for his signature from Shanghai Shenhua.
Source: Daily Star

Newcastle make £14m Austin bid
Newcastle are favourites to sign Charlie Austin from QPR and making a £14m bid for the striker.
Source: Daily Express

Liverpool agree Firmino deal
Liverpool have agreed a deal with Hoffenheim to sign Brazil international Roberto Firmino.
Source: Sky Sports

West Ham won't pay €7m for Song
West Ham are keen to give Alex Song a three-year deal at Upton Park but are unwilling to pay the €7 million (£5m) Barcelona want for the midfielder.
Source: Daily Mirror

PSG to offer for €25m Turan
PSG are set to test Atletico Madrid's resolve by offering €25m for Arda Turan. The French champions have turned to the midfielder after losing hope of signing Angel Di Maria.
Source: AS

Moses reluctant to move to Stoke permanently
Victor Moses is reluctant to move to Stoke City permanently despite spending last season on loan with the Potters. Stoke had hoped to secure the Nigerian as part of a deal that would Asmir Begovic move to Chelsea.
Source: The Guardian

 

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Midfielder Arsenal Mesut Ozil told his teammates that he will continue his career at Manchester United