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Thursday 7th July 2016




The Football Association are seeking talks with Arsene Wenger to establish whether he is interested in managing England.




Chelsea are to join Manchester City in the race for Barcelona star Lionel Messi after father Jorge held talks on Roman Abramovich's yacht. (The Sun)


West Ham are looking to hijack Crystal Palace's £30m move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke. (The Sun)


Manchester City are plotting a £100m defensive overhaul by targeting Leonardo Bonucci and John Stones. (Daily Mirror)


Sevilla have confirmed their interest in signing Liverpool duo Joe Allen and Luis Alberto this summer. (Daily Star)


Middlesbrough are exploring a shock move for Robin van Persie. (Daily Mail)

" THE SUN "

Chelsea are to join Manchester City in the race for Barcelona star Lionel Messi after father Jorge held talks on Roman Abramovich's yacht.


Italian star Leonardo Bonucci wants to follow Antonio Conte to Chelsea in a £38m deal.


Conte has also warned Barcelona off trying to sign defender Cesar Azpilicueta.


Manchester United are ready to re-sign Juventus ace Paul Pogba for a world-record £100m.


West Ham are looking to hijack Crystal Palace's £30m move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke.


Manchester City are ready to test the waters with a £40m bid for Everton centre-back John Stones.


Bournemouth are preparing to bid £15m for out-of-favour Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe.

IT'S MATT GRIMES!

Leeds have confirmed that the Swansea midfielder has joined on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with Blackburn, having joined Swansea in January 2015.

“It’s a great feeling,” he told the club website. “This was a no-brainer for me – it's such a big club and we’re looking to have a really strong season.

CHELSEA MEET WITH MESSI?

How about Chelsea reportedly looking to sign Lionel Messi?

The Barcelona superstar was sentenced to 21 months in jail for tax fraud yesterday, but is not expected to do any time behind bars.

The Sun reports that Messi's father, Jorge, who represents him, has met with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on his personal superyacht in the last 10 days.

It is also reported that Chelsea are willing to offer a £110m transfer fee and would pay the forward £800,000-a-week.

TEVEZ 'WANTED £250k A WEEK'

West Ham have turned down the chance to re-sign Carlos Tevez - because the Argentine striker wants £250,000 a week.

Chairman David Sullivan confirmed the Hammers had offered Tevez, currently with Boca Juniors, a contract on £150,000 a week, which would have made him the highest-paid player in the club's history.

But the 32-year-old demanded much more, to the disappointment of Sullivan, although he remains confident a deal can be done.

"We tried to get Tevez but he wanted £250,000 a week. In his last year at Juventus, he was great. But 250 grand a week?" Sullivan told the Daily Mirror. "He'll probably stay where he is now, but he doesn't pay a lot of tax down there."

" DAILY MIRROR "

Manchester City are plotting a £100m defensive overhaul by targeting Leonardo Bonucci and John Stones.


West Ham have been left staggered after Carlos Tevez asked for £250,000-per-week to return to the club.


Victor Valdes has fuelled speculation he could be on his way to the Riverside after following Middlesbrough's official Twitter account on Tuesday night.


Jose Mourinho will focus on his final transfer target in Paul Pogba, now Henrikh Mkhitaryan has completed his £26.3m switch to Manchester United.

LEEDS SIGN GREEN

Leeds United have announced the signing of Rob Green on a one-year deal, bringing in the experienced goalkeeper on a free transfer after his release by QPR.

He has become Garry Monk's fourth signing of the summer, and has made over 600 career appearances in spells with Norwich, West Ham, QPR as well as 12 caps for England.

" DAILY EXPRESS "





Tottenham are reportedly set to join the race for Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko.
Radja Nainggolan has opted to snub Chelsea's interest and stay with Roma.


Torino are leading the race to sign Emanuele Giaccherini but the Sunderland ace still dreams of joining Chelsea.

" DAILY MAIL "


Paris Saint-Germain are showing interest in Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Middlesbrough are exploring a shock move for Robin van Persie.

Inter Milan are considering a £38m offer for West Ham's Dimitri Payet.


Wesley Sneijder's agent has accused Galatasaray of trying to 'bully' his client out of the club after he was fined over £1.7m for being booked 11 times.

MOURINHO BACKS BAILLY

It's been a busy old summer for Jose Mourinho so far, but he says Eric Bailly has all the attributes needed to bolster Manchester United's defence next season.

"He is a player who we believe has all the attributes. He is very strong physically and very fast," Mourinho, who was unveiled by United on Tuesday, told the club's official website.

"My only question mark at the moment is one I have to help him delete - the question mark of someone who has never played at such a big club with so many responsibilities and so many expectations."

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NOLAN LEAVES ORIENT

Kevin Nolan has left Leyton Orient, the club have announced today.

The former West Ham and Newcastle midfielder was announced as the O's player-manager in January and stepped down as boss in April but has now left the club in all capacities.

'ATLETI REJECT CORREA BID'

Atletico Madrid have reportedly rejected an offer from Barcelona for forward Angel Correa.

AS say Barca are looking for a fourth forward to join Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez, but Atletico see Correa as a key player for the future.

Luciano Vietto, who failed to shine in his debut season at the Vicente Calderon after signing from Villarreal, is also a reported target for Barca.

HENRY PRAISE FOR POGBA

It has been reported recently that Manchester United would be willing to pay £100m to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus.

Is he worth that much? Well, Thierry Henry thinks 'he can be one of the best midfielders in history'.

"He has the quality to do that. He needs to make sure he concentrates on what he can do well," Henry told Sky Sports News HQ.

"Hopefully he can come back to the Premier League - it would be great for us and for whoever got him but he's still a Juve player and they're not going to let him go (easily)."

TAYLOR TRAINS WITH ROTHERHAM

Former Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor is training with Rotherham United, according to Sky sources.

He is a free agent after leaving Hull at the end of last season.

'BLADES REJECT ADAMS BID'

Sheffield United have rejected a £1m offer from an unnamed Premier League club for Che Adams, according to the Sheffield Star.

Adams has scored 15 goals in 54 appearances and the paper reports that the club's hierarchy turned down the offer.

It is reported that Wigan and Huddersfield are also monitoring Adams.

" DAILY TELEGRAPH "

Manchester City are expected to make an improved offer for Leonardo Bonucci, after Juventus rejected an opening bid of £38.6m for the Italy centre-half, as Pep Guardiola steps up his protracted battle to reshape the club's defence.


The Football Association are seeking talks with Arsene Wenger to establish whether he is interested in managing England.



Liverpool have opened contact talks with manager Jurgen Klopp and hope to convince their German coach to agree new terms before the start of the season.


Wayne Rooney is happy to move from midfield to play in attack again for Manchester United, with the 30-year-old also being informed by Jose Mourinho he will continue as captain next season.


Vladimir Putin's spokesman has attacked a lavish €250,000 Monte Carlo champagne party attended by two Russia players days after their Euro 2016 failure as "a shameless display of conceit".

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HENRY PRAISE FOR POGBA

It has been reported recently that Manchester United would be willing to pay £100m to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus.

Is he worth that much? Well, Thierry Henry thinks 'he can be one of the best midfielders in history'.

"He has the quality to do that. He needs to make sure he concentrates on what he can do well," Henry told Sky Sports News HQ.

"Hopefully he can come back to the Premier League - it would be great for us and for whoever got him but he's still a Juve player and they're not going to let him go (easily)."

CLARETS CLOSE TO FIRST SIGNING

Burnley are closing in on their first signing of the summer but the deal for winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson may not be completed before the Clarets head to France next week.

Gudmundsson has just returned from Euro 2016 with Iceland - who knocked England out of the competition - and currently plays for League One side Charlton Athletic.

BARCA WANTS MASCHERANO STAY

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano wants to stay at the club as extension negotiations get underway, according to technical secretary Robert Fernandez.

"There are issues that still need to be sorted out," Fernandez said as Barca unveiled new signing Denis Suarez on Wednesday.

"We've been doing that with Rafinha, Sergio Busquets and Neymar, and now it's time to do the same with Mascherano. He has told us that he wants to stay here, and that's comforting to know."

NO RETURN FOR STUBBS

Alan Stubbs says he will not raid former club Hibernian for their players after Rotherham were linked with striker Jason Cummings.

Stubbs, who swapped Easter Road for the Millers last month, said: "I've said all along that I wouldn't go back to Hibs for players and I'm not about to change my mind on that.

"I know we've been linked to Jason over the last few days but it's certainly not coming from us."

BALOTELLI ON THE MOVE?

Serie A new boys Crotone have made an approach to sign Mario Balotelli from Liverpool after Sampdoria were also linked to the Italy international this week.

"I made a phone call to agent Mino Raiola for Balotelli," Crotone's president Raffaele Vrenna told La GazzaMercato. "Crotone are the ideal environment for young talent to grow and express themselves."

"We could be the right place to revive an incredible talent like that of Balotelli, who has unfortunately just experienced a couple of difficult seasons."

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SLATER SIGNS FOR U'S

Colchester United have announced the signing of Craig Slater from Kilmarnock on a two-year contract.

The midfielder made 85 appearances for the Scottish Premier League side, and is the U's sixth signing of the summer.

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Wales teams to get 100,000-strong heroes' welcome when they return from Euro 2016

Daily Mirror

Thursday 7th July 2016


BY MARTIN FRICKER

Although they missed out on a place in Sunday’s final, it was the first time a Wales side had reached the semi-finals of a major tournament




PA WireChris Coleman with his son Finley and wife Charlotte Jackson Chris Coleman with his son Finley and wife Charlotte Jackson after the team's amazing achievement

More than 100,000 fans are expected to line the streets of Cardiff tomorrow when Wales ’ Euro 2016 squad return home from France.

Chris Coleman ’s side are set to get a welcome fit for heroes.

Although they missed out on a place in Sunday’s final after losing 2-0 to Portugal, it was the first time a Wales side had reached the semi-finals of a major tournament.

The squad have been relaxing at their base in Dinard, Brittany.

Their triumphant return will begin when First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomes the Red Dragons off the plane, due at Cardiff airport this afternoon.

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The Daily Mail claim Sunderland made an £11m bid for the 26-year-old last month and are still monitoring the Hammers hitman.

Slaven Bilic has made signing a striker his priority with AC Milan’s Carlos Bacca his No.1 transfer target.

The Colombian who impressed at the Copa America this summer, has a £25.4m release clause in his contract, but the reports suggest they would listen to offers lower than that.