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Ten Hag tight-lipped on Ronaldo; Rashford says Man Utd ‘a lot fitter than last season’
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United with his agent Jorge Mendes for showdown talks on his future, as speculation continues on whether he will leave Old Trafford this summer. The Portuguese has confirmed his desire for a move, but United’s stance is he is not for sale, while the lack of interest since Ronaldo’s agent Mendes looked across Europe for interest could also see the marriage extended for a further season.
Now, the 37-year-old is expected to sit down with new United manager Erik ten Hag after arriving at the club’s Carrington training base this morning. Ronaldo was due to return to training with the rest of United’s international players on 4 July but remained in Portugal, citing a "family issue". Sir Alex Ferguson has also arrived at United’s training ground this morning, and could be set to take part in talks on Ronaldo’s future.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have encountered more difficulty getting a target over the line after a late intervention from Barcelona in the race to sign defender Jules Kounde. The Sevilla star will cost in excess of £50m with Barcelona poised to trump the Blues again after landing former Leeds star Raphinha. The Mail reports Leicester have rejected a £15m bid from Monaco for Boubakary Soumare. And Leicester are willing to consider big-money offers for James Maddison and Kelechi Iheanacho in order to raise funds to strengthen the squad, the Telegraph claims. Follow all the latest transfer news with our live blog below:
Sesko also on Man United’s radar
Another player Man United apparently like the look of is Benjamin Sesko, but if the RB Salzburg admin has anything to do with it, it’ll be a world record fee to get the deal done!
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 21:10
Man United chasing Badiashile again
Benoit Badiashile was on Manchester United’s radar a couple of summers back but remained at Monaco in the end.
Now though, L’Equipe say they are putting him right back to the top of their wanted list this year, having secured Lisandro Martinez.
£42m is the reported price tag and Chelsea and Sevilla are also among the sides keeping tabs on the defender.
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 21:00
Leeds may turn to Ben Foster as cover
Leeds United have been busy this window already but a backup option for Ilan Meslier could be the next port of call.
Thankfully for them they won’t have to look very hard or far, as Ben Foster is ready and willing to do the job, according to HITC, with the former Watford stopper available on a free transfer.
Kristoffer Klaesson is Leeds’ alternative keeper, but Jesse Marsch reportedly wants more experience to call upon if needed.
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 20:40
Nottingham Forest ready for 12th summer signing
More than a whole new team - quite incredible work from Nottingham Forest heading towards August.
Sky report they are set to seal the deal with Orel Mangala, a midfielder with Stuttgart who is set to become Forest’s 12th new addition since being promoted back to the Premier League.
The deal is worth £12.7m and takes their total spending to over £73m, if and when it goes through.
Alex Moreno, the Real Betis left-back, is also still in their sights, says Dharmesh Sheth.
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 20:20
Chelsea could block Alonso exit to Barcelona
The Guardian carry a line on a possible Chelsea non-transfer, with Thomas Tuchel so unhappy that Barcelona might snare Jules Kounde from under their noses that he may opt to intervene and stop Marcos Alonso from joining the Camp Nou club.
They are reportedly keen to land him for €10m, but Chelsea were supposedly also hoping to land Lewandowski this summer, who also went to Barca.
No more playing nicely if Kounde doesn’t join, then.
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 20:00
England vs Sweden: Euro 2022 semi-final LIVE coverage
Worth checking in to Euro 2022 at this point - the semi-final between England and Sweden is less than 20 minutes away. Teams are here and our live blog is below - join us there!
England XI: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Daly; Walsh, Stanway, Kirby; Mead, White, Hemp.
Sweden XI: Lindahl; Ilestedt, Sembrant, Eriksson, Glas; Björn, Angeldahl, Asllani; Jakobsson, Blackstenius, Rolfö.
England v Sweden LIVE: Euro 2022 semi-final team news and updates
Follow all the latest updates and analysis as the Lionesses battle for a place in the Euro 2022 final
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 19:40
Leicester keeper Schmeichel wanted by Nice
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is considering whether to try a new adventure after being targeted by Ligue 1 side Lille.
The Times report that he is open to a departure, but equally has not ruled out staying - while the Foxes want a replacement first before having to part ways with their long-term No1.
He only has a year left on his contract and the 35-year-old has played nearly 500 games for Leicester.
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 19:20
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United with agent Jorge Mendes for future talks
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United with his agent Jorge Mendes ahead of talks over his future.
The 37-year-old is expected to sit down with manager Erik ten Hag for the first time since informing United of his intention to leave this summer.
Ronaldo was due to return to training with the rest of United’s international players on 4 July but remained in Portugal, citing a “family issue”.
United accepted Ronaldo’s explanation for his absence and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner did not travel with the rest of the squad on the pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
Ronaldo is understood to want to join a club with a realistic chance to win the Champions League and compete for major honours but arrived at United’s Carrington training base with agent Mendes.
Sir Alex Ferguson was also pictured arriving at Carrington on Tuesday morning, though was attending a football board meeting alongside chief executive Richard Arnold and former chief executive David Gill.
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United with agent Jorge Mendes
Ronaldo expected to sit down for talks over his Old Trafford future
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 19:00
Gianluca Scamacca: Italy striker undergoes West Ham medical ahead of £30m move
Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca is undergoing a medical ahead of his switch from Sassuolo to West Ham.
The PA news agency understands Scamacca has agreed terms on a five-year deal with the Hammers, ending manager David Moyes’ long search for a recognised frontman.
The 23-year-old will complete a two-part medical on Tuesday afternoon before sealing a move understood to be worth around £30million.
The transfer appears to be a real coup for Moyes with Scamacca, who scored 16 goals in 36 matches in Serie A last season, also linked with Paris St Germain and Juventus.
Moyes has had to rely on Michail Antonio to lead his attack since the Hammers sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax in January last year.
Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca undergoes West Ham medical ahead of £30m move
The 23-year-old scored 16 goals in Serie A last season and had been linked with PSG and Juventus
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 18:40
Chelsea ‘offer Timo Werner to RB Leipzig’ as Jule Kounde talks rumble on
The Guardian, meanwhile, writes Chelsea’s move for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde is in “danger of collapsing”. The paper says Barcelona are refusing to end their pursuit of the 23-year-old defender and are “increasingly optimistic” they can land the France international.
In more Blues news, Metro reports via Foot Mercato that the club have offered Germany striker Timo Werner, 26, to RB Leipzig.
More rumours from the papers here:
Chelsea ‘offer Timo Werner to RB Leipzig’ as Jule Kounde talks rumble on
Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United ‘immediately’
Karl Matchett26 July 2022 18:20