CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly AGREED a blockbuster transfer to Man City.
It is claimed that the Portugal captain could arrive in Manchester in hours, if the clubs can agree which player will join Juventus in exchange.
City are reported to have offered Raheem Sterling while Juventus have asked for Gabriel Jesus.
One man City will not be signing is Harry Kane, who has declared his loyalty to Tottenham and is now said to be hoping for a new £400,000-a-week deal.
Should he stay at Spurs for the long haul, one man who will be joining him is Pape Sarr, who has completed a medical with the North London club but will remain at Metz on loan this season.
And Chelsea are set to come in with a new bid of around £51m for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
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- Kealan Hughes
WOLVES ARE ADAMA-NT
Tottenham’s Hotspur’s bid to sign Adama Traoré has suffered a blow with Wolverhampton Wanderers standing firm in their desire to keep the winger, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Spurs have targeted Traoré after accelerating talks this week and had hoped to structure a loan deal with a view to a permanent move.
Wolves immediately rejected an initial proposal of a loan deal that included a £5million loan fee and are adamant they do not want to sell the Spain international this summer.
Traoré is viewed as a key player under new head coach Bruno Lage and integral to their future. Negotiations over a new contract will advance when the transfer window closes.
- Kealan Hughes
RICH CLUB
Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for Everton star Richarlison, according to reports.
The French club are thought to be preparing for life without Kylian Mbappe after receiving transfer bids from Real Madrid.
According to ESPN Brazil, PSG will make a move for Richarlison, 24, IF they lose Mbappe in the final few days of the transfer window.
Real have made a second bid of £145million for the French striker, 22, who has just one year left on his existing deal.
PSG are said to be desperate to keep hold of Mbappe but may be forced into a sale as they won’t want to lose him on a free transfer next summer.
- Kealan Hughes
MOR BLIMEY
Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Barcelona wonderkid Ilaix Moriba, according to reports.
After rejecting Barca's offer of a new four-year deal in June, Moriba has found himself ostracised from the club's first-team set-up.
The 18-year-old was not invited to return for pre-season in July, and even the club's second team have refused to use the talented starlet so far this season.
According to Mundo Deportivo, this has led to Spurs swooping in.
The Catalan paper report that Moriba, who has previously been linked with Chelsea, was in London over the weekend negotiating with Spurs.
- Kealan Hughes
LONG TRIP NORTH?
Aberdeen are in talks with Newcastle over a loan move for Matty Longstaff.
The midfielder is set to move to the Scottish Premiership side despite interest from Championship clubs West Brom, Stoke and Sheffield United.
He enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2019-20 but has failed to nail down a regular place in Steve Bruce's side alongside brother Sean.
- Kealan Hughes
SERGE OF INTEREST
Lille will consider a move for Tottenham’s Serge Aurier if they lose right-back Zeki Celik.
Celik has been a target for Fiorentina, but the Italian club are now closing in on the signing of Alvaro Odriozola from Real Madrid, according to Sky in Italy.
Celik has been of interest to other clubs, however, and Lille has been presented as a potential option to Aurier, who wants to leave Spurs.
Spurs have been open to selling the Ivory Coast international this summer, but are concrete option to leave has yet to emerge.
- Kealan Hughes
JUVE KEAN ON MOISE
Juventus are also interested in former striker Moise Keane.
According to Sky Sports they are in advanced talks to sign the Everton forward, with a deal thought to be close.
The Italian spent last year on loan at Paris Saint-Germain and he is said to be eager to leave Merseyside.
- Kealan Hughes
CRIST FOR JESUS?
Cristiano Ronaldo, through is agent Jorge Mendes, has told Juventus he no longer wants to play for them, according to Sky in Italy.
Juventus have already started searching for a forward player as a replacement.
The Old Lady would like Gabriel Jesus to be a part of the deal, but City do not want to sell the Brazil international forward.
- Etienne Fermie
TRANSFER ROUND-UP
Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo have booted Harry Kane's two-goal return for Tottenham out of the main spotlight.
Real Madrid hope to announce the signing of PSG striker Mbappe for £145million THIS MORNING – if you believe reports in Spain.
And a shock switch for legend Ronaldo from Juventus to Manchester City took a TRIPLE JUMP closer.
All poor old Kane could do to rival this was 'celebrate' confirming he will NOT leave for City with a classy first-half double in Spurs 3-0 win over Paços de Ferreira.
The England skipper's first start of the season led Tottenham's 3-1 aggregate route to the mighty Europa Conference League group stage.
But Mbappe and Ronaldo are neon-lit on a two-man gossip centre stage – with just four days left before the transfer window shuts.
It's understood PSG could sanction France superstar Mbappe's exit today – if he confirms he wants to go.
Real's opening offer of £137m was rejected but the 22-year-old's contract runs out next summer.
Meanwhile, there are three big reasons why many feel £25m-rated Ronaldo might join City.
It's suggested: he has already agreed personal terms, Juventus want the 36-year-old off their pay-bill, and PSG insist they will NOT bid for him.
Elsewhere, Chelsea misfit Tiemoue Bakayoko might move to his former loan club AC Milan.
And Crystal Palace are still in talks over recruiting Gunners' striker Eddie Nketiah, 22.
- Ian Tuckey
STILL DALOT TO TALK ABOUT
Manchester United are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over allowing defender Diogo Dalot to leave on a loan transfer.
The 22-year-old right-back signed from Porto for £19million three years ago, but has only featured 35 times in that period.
And according to Sky Sports, the Red Devils are open to allowing Dalot to leave on a loan deal before the window shuts on August 31.
This is despite the Portuguese international being the only obvious back-up right-back to Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Old Trafford.
That is because youngsters Brandon Williams and Axel Tuanzebe have already been farmed out on loan to Norwich and Aston Villa.
Dalot spent last season on loan with AC Milan but returned to the club at the end of the campaign.
And he seemed to be working his way into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s thoughts with some impressive pre-season displays.
He was then on the bench for Man Utd’s draw with Southampton on Sunday.
- Ian Tuckey
JACK'S LYRICAL ABOUT RONALDO
Jack Grealish's tweets about Cristiano Ronaldo have resurfaced amid rumours linking the Juventus forward with a transfer to Manchester City.
The 36-year-old superstar could be set to link up with Grealish at the Etihad as he eyes a move away from Italy before the window shuts next Tuesday.
And a series of tweets from Man City's new £100million man appears to indicate Grealish would be well on-board with Ronaldo joining him at the Premier League champions.
One tweet by the ex-Aston Villa man from 2013 says: "What a shock! The man himself CRISTIANO RONALDO, WORLDS BEST PLAYER DOES IT AGAIN!!"
And another from one year earlier reads: "I actually don't get Ronaldo ? He's just scored again ?! He's to good!! #TeamRonaldo"
There are numerous more referencing Ronaldo, including: "Onto El Classico now! Absolutley buzzing for it!! WATCH boss it #TeamRonaldo"
And another says: "Just found its El Classico next saturday… BOOM !!! Watch Ronaldo RIP up big time!! #TeamRonaldo."
- Ian Tuckey
WATFORD 'IN TALKS TO LAND SPURS ACE SISSOKO'
Promoted Watford are reportedly talking to Spurs over signing France midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
The 32-year-old has been with Tottenham five years.
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TOTTENHAM 3 PACOS 0: KANE DOUBLE PUTS SPURS THROUGH
Harry Kane's opening-half double in his first start since confirming he is not joining Manchester City put Spurs in the Europa Conference League group stage.
Pacheco Antunes's 70th minute own goal clinched a 3-0 defeat of Portuguese club Pacos de Ferreira for a 3-1 aggregate win.
England skipper Kane slot home neat goals on nine and 34 minutes.
- Ian Tuckey
REAL TO 'ANNOUNCE KYLIAN DEAL ON FRIDAY'
Real Madrid are to announce Kylian Mbappe's £154million arrival on Friday morning.
Marca say PSG will sanction the sale once they have confirmed France striker Mbappe wants to leave.
The 22-year-old has continued to train with PSG but he is reportedly not expected to be included in the squad for Sunday's Ligue 1 game against Reims.
Los Blancos had a bid of £137m rejected by PSG on Wednesday, with sporting director Leonardo stating the offer was 'very far' from the club's valuation of the forward.
Real have now improved their offer – but the sum is still short of the £162m PSG paid Monaco for Mbappe in 2017.
- Ian Tuckey
CANARIES IN FOR CARVALHO
Norwich have made a move for Portuguese star William Carvalho.
But the newly-promoted side look set to fail in their bid to land the Real Betis midfielder.
The ace has previously been a target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal.
Carvalho, 29, would only cost about £6million.
However, his wages at the Seville-based club are £82,000-a-week after tax.
And Norwich would not be able to afford such a massive deal.
Carrow Road boss Daniel Farke, whose side faces Leicester on Saturday, is desperate for a holding midfielder.
He has not given up on Rostov midfielder Mathias Normann.
- Ian Tuckey
PSG CHIEF DENIES THEY'LL SIGN RONALDO
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi has left Manchester City as clear frontrunners to sign Cristiano Ronaldo – if he leaves Juventus before the transfer window.
Asked on Thursday night if the French giants could recruit Ron, al-Khelaifi ruled it out.
Credit: AFP
- Ian Tuckey
KANE'S GR-EIGHT RETURN FOR SPURS
Harry Kane scored just eight minutes into his Tottenham return after being denied a Manchester City transfer.
The England man started his first game of the season – Spurs' Europa Conference League clash against Pacos de Ferreira.
And he wasted no time in showing why City wanted him so much – converting Bryan Gil's cross to make it 1-1 on aggregate against the Portuguese side.
The £150m-rated star ended months of speculation regarding a potential move to the Etihad when he confirmed he was staying at Spurs in a tweet sent out on Wednesday.
And just 24 hours later he was named as captain for the Conference League Play-Off second leg clash.
Kane missed the opening day victory over Man City, who had an offer rejected for him over the summer, but came off the bench last weekend to help Spurs defeat Wolves.
- Ian Tuckey
ON THE PARIS RON-WAY?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly been spotted landing in Paris amid transfer links with Manchester City.
The Express claims Mendes spent Thursday morning locked in crunch talks with Juventus chiefs over a possible Etihad switch for Ronaldo.
Credit: Reuters It’s said the former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar has already agreed personal terms with Pep Guardiola’s champions.
But while City want to sign Ronaldo on a free transfer, Juventus are reportedly holding out for a fee of around £25million.
However, following his talks in Turin, Mendes was then apparently seen arriving in Paris.
Ronaldo has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain this summer, despite their high-profile capture of Lionel Messi from Barcelona.
PSG’s star man Kylian Mbappe is wanted by Real Madrid this summer.
And the forward himself has made no secret of his desire to swap France for Spain.
- Ian Tuckey
BAKAYOKO 'AGREES AC DEAL'
Chelsea misfit Tiemoue Bakayoko has reportedly agreed to join AC Milan.
International transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio says the one-cap France midfielder will be in Milan to tie up the deal on Friday night or Saturday morning.
Bakayoko, 27, has had loan spells with Milan and twice Napoli since joining Chelsea from Monaco four years ago.
- Ian Tuckey
VARDY HAPPY TO STAY A FOX
Jamie Vardy insists he would reject Manchester United, Arsenal or any other Premier League giant as he wants to stay at Leicester "until the end".
The former Gunners' target, 34, who won 26 England caps, has won the Prem and FA Cup in nine years with the Foxes.
And comedian Jimmy Carr asked the striker on Sky panel show A League Of Their Own if he would like to play for one of the traditional giants.
But former Halifax and Fleetwood star Vardy replied: "No. I'd stay there [at Leicester until the end."
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GINHO TONIC WITH TOP GONG
Champions League League winners Jorginho has been named UEFA men's player of the year, with Chelsea team-mates Edouard Mendy AND N'Golo Kante also scooping awards.
Mendy won the goalkeeper gong for the 2020/21 Champions League, with Kante named midfielder of the year.
Blues' chief Thomas Tuchel was the men's coach of the year despite not being in charge during the group stages.
But Italy's Euro 2020 hero Jorginho took the main prize, ahead of Kante and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.
- Ian Tuckey
PIERS IS RON TO A LOSER
It could be the end of the Piers glow if Cristiano Ronaldo swaps Juventus for Manchester City by tomorrow..
TV celebrity Piers Morgan joked his friendship with Ron would be "truly awks" should the Manchester United legend make the move and bag an instant debut hat-trick against Arsenal at the Etihad on Saturday.
City are said to be in with a serious shot of signing Portugal frontman Ronaldo, 36, despite potential interest from PSG.
- Ian Tuckey
MAD DRAW FOR REDS
Liverpool have been handed an incredibly tough Champions League draw after being placed in Group B alongside Atletico Madrid, Porto and AC Milan.
Jurgen Klopp's side will go in search of the club's seventh European title this season as they look to reclaim the trophy they lifted in 2019.
But they will have to do it the hard way following an extremely difficult group draw.
Liverpool were put in pot 2 and as a result were always going to be placed in with a big European name.
But they would not have wanted to see Diego Simeone's Atletico side, who knocked them out in the 2019-20 competition.
And things got even more challenging for those on Merseyside when last year's quarter-finalists Porto were added to their group.
Runners-up in the Portuguese league last season, Porto met Liverpool back in the last eight of the 2018-19 tournament as the Reds came out 6-1 victors over two legs.
They then went on to lift the trophy following wins over Barcelona and Tottenham.
- Ian Tuckey
KANE STARTS TONIGHT
Harry Kane is starting his first game of the season for Tottenham after committing his future to the club.
Credit: Getty The £150m-rated star ended months of speculation regarding a potential move to Manchester City when he confirmed he was staying at Spurs in a tweet sent out on Wednesday.
Now just 24 hours later he has been named as captain for the Uefa Europa Conference League Play-Off second leg clash at home to Pacos de Ferreira.
Kane missed the opening day victory over City, who had an offer rejected for him over the summer, but came off the bench last weekend to help Spurs defeat Wolves.
Now he will be tasked with inspiring a comeback at the Tottenham Stadium this evening as the North London side look to turn around a 1-0 deficit after the first leg.
Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate is delighted that the England captain has resolved his club future.
The Three Lions boss, preparing for next Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Hungary, now knows there will be no chance of a deadline day drama involving the striker and Man City.
And his national boss could not be happier, saying: “The good thing from our point-of-view is that it looks as though everything is resolved and settled now club-wise so he has a clear focus.
- Ian Tuckey
ARTETA: I’M STILL LOOKING
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he will keep pushing to strengthening his squad before the deadline shuts on August 31.
Under fire after two straight Prem losses, Arteta said: “We’ve already done a lot of things – ins and outs – I think it is 16 or 17 deals in total, with some renewals, which is a lot of things.
“There are still some things to do in the last few days because there are still some questions marks and deals that can happen, but we will see.”
- Ian Tuckey
JUVE GOT THE BLUES
Chelsea will face Juventus, Zenit Saint-Petersburg and Malmo in the 2021-22 Champions League group stage.
The Blues are out to defend their title after downing Manchester City in last season's final.
Thursday's draw in Istanbul saw Thomas Tuchel's side become the last team drawn out of Pot 1, placing them in Group H.
UEFA Champions League 2021-22 group stage draw featuring Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool
And while Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were avoided out of the Pot 2 sides, Serie A giants Juve will pose a tough test.
The two sides have only met four times, each sharing a win alongside two draws.
Didier Drogba scored twice in a 3-2 aggregate victory for Chelsea in the 2008-09 last-16 before Juve claimed a 3-0 win in the 2012-13 groups, their last meeting.
The draw gives the Blues a chance to continue their long streak of denying Cristiano Ronaldo, who has only scored once and won five of his 15 encounters with Chelsea throughout his storied career.
Zenit Saint-Petersburg, the joint lowest-ranked of the Pot 3 teams based on Uefa coefficient, ar also in Group H.
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