CRISTIANO RONALDO could be rescued from Manchester United by the club where the journey first began.
The Portugal captain is said to have received an offer from Sporting, but they are not willing to pay a transfer fee.
Meanwhile Dele Alli is reported to have agreed a loan move to Besiktas.
And Newcastle and Man Utd are battling it out for Christian Pulisic.
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- Sam Dymond
Schreuder aims swipe at United
Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder has fired a dig at Manchester United as Antony’s move to Old Trafford moves closer.
The Brazilian winger was left out of the Dutch champions’ 1-0 win at Sparta Rotterdam yesterday after he failed to show for training at the end of last week.
It is understood that the 22-year-old is attempting to force his club into accepting an offer for him; Ajax have so far rejected United’s approaches.
And Schreuder didn’t hold back when speaking this weekend, insisting that he is ‘positive’ that they can convince their star to stay.
“I understand Antony, but here you play for Ajax. We are playing Champions League football,” he said.
“I don’t think Manchester United are playing Champions League football.”
- Sam Dymond
Ziyech takes flight after thrashing
Hakim Ziyech trudged off the field at the end of Chelsea’s 3-0 thumping at Leeds…
…and immediately jumped on a plane to Amsterdam in order to seal a return move to Ajax.
That’s according to journalist Gerjan Hamstelaar, who joined Twitter followers by using a flight tracker to monitor the movements of a private jet leaving Yorkshire for the Dutch capital.
Ziyech, who came on for the final 26 minutes at Elland Road as the Blues chased the game, has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
Credit: @TheEuropeanLad Twitter - Sam Dymond
Casemiro to be unveiled tonight
Manchester United are preparing to introduce Casemiro to the Old Trafford crowd before this evening’s clash with Liverpool.
The signing of the Brazilian will be confirmed today once the midfielder flies in from Spain, having said his goodbyes to those at Real Madrid.
The club hope that the appearance of the 30-year-old will lift the home fans ahead of kick-off in a similar vein to when Raphael Varane was introduced last season.
The Frenchman was unveiled prior to last season’s opener against Leeds, a match that United went on to win 5-1 while revelling in the party atmosphere.
- Sam Dymond
Arsenal hope to Net-o Pedro
Never mind Youri Tielemans, Arsenal’s transfer priority is Wolves’ Pedro Neto.
That’s according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, who reports that discussions between the Gunners and Neto’s agent, Jorge Mendes, have been going on for over a month.
However, Wolves are reluctant to sell the 22-year-old, and Arsenal’s spending power is limited after a fruitful summer in the transfer market.
Financial Fair Play limitations mean the Londoners are looking at creative ways to land the winger, and this has all the makings of another saga that will run right up to the close of the transfer window on September 1.
- Sam Dymond
Villa's Sarr deal not done
Aston Villa's move for Watford's Ismaila Sarr is moving fast – but is not yet guaranteed, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfers expert reports in his daily briefing that while the clubs have settled on a fee in the region of £25m, personal terms are yet to be agreed.
And could that be enough to allow the Eagles to swoop.
Crystal Palace are understood to be long-term admirers of the Senegalese star, and may yet make a late bid if Villa fail to wrap up the deal in the coming days.
- Sam Dymond
Blues defender Chalobah attracting attention
Chelsea have been frustrated this summer in their attempts to bring in new centre-backs…
…but the club still seem prepared to let another leave.
Trevoh Chalobah is apparently surplus to requirements at the Bridge, and, according to the Evening Standard, is attracting attention from Inter Milan, Roma and Tottenham.
The 23-year-old enjoyed something of a breakthrough season with the Blues last year, making 30 appearances in all competitions.
- Sam Dymond
Nice option for flop Pepe
It's been a wonderful start to the season for Arsenal with everything going right on and off the pitch.
However, one of the Gunners' biggest mistakes still looms large at the Emirates.
Nicolas Pepe joined the Londoners for a club record £72m from Lille in 2019, but has failed to replicate the form that made him such a standout talent in France.
The 27-year-old has now been told he can leave Arsenal, but he is in a race against time before the transfer window closes.
Nice are interested in bringing the Ivorian back to Ligue 1 and talks have begun, while Sevilla are also said to be interested.
- Joshua Mbu
Morning transfer news
Barcelona have just TEN DAYS to register new signing Jules Kounde or face seeing him leave on a FREE.
The 23-year-old Spaniard joined the Catalan giants at the end of last month after Sevilla agreed to a transfer worth up to £46million.
But Barcelona’s perilous financial situation has left them struggling to register their new signings.
It has been confirmed that he will NOT be eligible to play against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening.
Meanwhile, SunSport have exclusively revealed how Blackburn are set to offer Ben Brereton Diaz a new deal.
Sevilla and Nice want the Chile international striker, 23, with West Ham among interested Premier League clubs.
But Rovers’ £15million valuation is putting them all off.
And we have also told you how Memphis Depay will keep the chasing Premier League pack waiting — until he finds out if he has a move to Juventus.
The former Manchester United attacker will reportedly leave Barcelona with the club set to terminate his contract.
The LaLiga giants need to slash their wage bill and it is believed Depay is no longer wanted by manager Xavi.
And finally, Aston Villa are reportedly set to sign Watford winger Ismaila Sarr.
According to the Telegraph, both clubs have agreed a £25million deal for the Senegal international.
Personal terms have been agreed between the Villans and the forward.
It has been claimed that Sarr underwent his medical ahead of his switch on Sunday.
- Jake Lambourne
Guardiola on Jesus, Zinchenko, Sterling departures
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has defended his decision to sell Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal and Raheem Sterling to Chelsea.
He said: “If you force one person to stay when he doesn’t want to stay how can you get the best from him? It’s impossible.
“I wouldn’t want to move anyone on now. I love this squad I have.
“I feel comfortable training with them because after six, seven years we know each other incredibly well.
“In the bad moments I know how they react; they are incredible professionals.
“I would love to stay all together but at the same time the transfer window ends in 10-15 days and if a player wants to leave then we will find a solution. Which one, I don’t know but we will find it.”
- Jake Lambourne
Vlilla close on Ismaila Sarr
Aston Villa are reportedly set to sign Watford winger Ismaila Sarr.
According to the Telegraph, both clubs have agreed a £25million deal for the Senegal international.
Personal terms have been agreed between the Villans and the forward.
It has been claimed that Sarr underwent his medical ahead of his switch on Sunday.
- Jake Lambourne
Bellerin close to Barcelona switch
Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin is reportedly close to returning to Barcelona.
The Spanish defender, who has also been linked with a move to Real Betis, was nabbed by the Gunners from Barca's academy in 2011.
Bellerin will be allowed to depart Arsenal this summer with Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Cedric Soares preferred instead.
According to transfer guru Gerard Romero, there is a growing feeling that the 27-year-old will join the Blaugrana in the coming days.
Bellerin is yet to feature in any game for the North London outfit this term.
- Jake Lambourne
United confident of signing Antony
Man Utd are convinced they will complete the capture of Ajax star Antony within the next week.
The club believe the move became live again this weekend after the player made a stance against his club in a bid to get the deal done.
The Brazilian apparently failed to turn up for training on Saturday and was left out of the matchday squad for their game against Sparta Rotterdam.
The winger wants the move pushed through with United willing to up their initial offer of £68million to around £80million.
The 22-year-old would be the fifth signing of this summer transfer window for manager Erik Ten Hag.
- Jake Lambourne
Way to Jo
EXCLUSIVE – Leeds and Newcastle are making hurried checks on Los Angeles FC’s Ecuadorian star Jose Cifuentes, writes Alan Nixon.
The pair have been tipped off that Brighton are trying to do a £6million swoop for the MLS-based midfielder.
Cifuentes, 23, missed out on a Prem move two years ago but now qualifies for a work permit as a full international.
He has already made 83 appearances for LAFC, scoring 13 goals for the American outfit.
He has also contributed 15 assists – evidence he is able to create chances from the middle of the park.
- Jake Lambourne
As Luk would have it
Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez has revealed he spoke to Romelu Lukaku every day during his horror Chelsea stay.
Lukaku, 29, was reunited with Martinez after returning to Inter on loan this summer.
Martinez told Sky Italia: "I am very happy he came back because he said we need to battle against everyone.
"He’ll give us a big hand and we will continue battling alongside him.
"We kept in contact and spoke every day from the moment he left. He is a great help to this team.
"We all want to keep improving, we have four talented strikers and all bring different characteristics."
- Jake Lambourne
Waiting game for Depay
EXCLUSIVE – Memphis Depay will keep the chasing Premier League pack waiting — until he finds out if he has a move to Juventus, writes Alan Nixon.
The former Manchester United attacker will reportedly leave Barcelona with the club set to terminate his contract.
The LaLiga giants need to slash their wage bill and it is believed Depay is no longer wanted by manager Xavi.
The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer but scored just 13 goals in 37 games last season.
And he has now been knocked down the pecking order by the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been subject to a bid from Chelsea.
The Blues have also been linked with a move for Depay, but it is Tottenham who have held talks with the Netherlands international.
- Jake Lambourne
Blackburn to offer Brereton new deal
EXCLUSIVE – Blackburn are set to offer Ben Brereton Diaz a new deal — including a fixed price on his head, writes Alan Nixon.
Sevilla and Nice want the Chile international striker, 23, with West Ham among interested Premier League clubs.
But Rovers’ £15million valuation is putting them all off.
And time is now running out before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
Ewood Park chiefs know Brereton Diaz could leave for nothing next summer.
They hope to persuade him to sign a contract extension with a big pay-rise and a number Rovers will sell at if clubs come calling again.
- Jake Lambourne
Harry Maguire won't join United
Man Utd are reportedly set to BLOCK a transfer exit for Harry Maguire after Chelsea made a shock enquiry.
The Guardian claims Thomas Tuchel’s side are interested in signing the Red Devils captain this summer.
Chelsea’s top target remains Leicester’s Wesley Fofana.
But they have failed with two bids for the Frenchman.
And Leicester are demanding a whopping £85million to sell.
The Foxes’ position has seen Chelsea turn their attention to Maguire as an alternative.
- Jake Lambourne
Potter not expecting Maupay departure
Brighton boss Graham Potter believes striker Neal Maupay will remain at the side beyond the summer.
Maupay, who is yet to start this season, has been linked with moves to Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Everton.
But Potter has insisted he is confident he will not be departing the Amex Stadium.
Speaking after the 2-0 win at West Ham, he said: "I’m not expecting anything.
"I have no expectations, it’s the transfer window and there’s a lots of noise, lots of speculation and 24 hours news channels have to fill something with something and it’s part of that.
"Neal’s with us, he’s an important member of the group so we’ll see."
- Jake Lambourne
Bergwijn on Antony to United
Ajax forward Steven Bergwijn has hinted Antony is dreaming of a move to Man Utd.
The Brazilian forward failed to feature in their 1-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam, where Bergwijn scored the only goal.
Speaking after the match, he said: "Antony? Everyone has dreams. If it happens, then I wish him all the best.
"I would find it sad if he leaves, but like I said, everyone has dreams."
When asked whether he has spoken to him about the Premier League, he joked: "No, he doesn't really speak English so it's hard."
- Jake Lambourne
Udinese out of Bellerin race
Hector Bellerin will NOT be joining Udinese this summer.
That is according to transfer guru Matteo Moretto, who has insisted the Serie A side have ruled themselves out of the running.
Udinese are keen to sign a right-back having sold Nahuel Molina to Atletico Madrid.
But Bellerin is longing for a return to his native Spain, with Real Betis and Barcelona linked.
And with Udinese in a hurry to sign a replacement for Molina quick, Moretto has insisted they are now looking elsewhere.
- Jake Lambourne
Alfred Schreuder on Antony
Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder has commented on Manchester United target Antony, who was left out of the club's 1-0 win away at Sparta Rotterdam.
He said: "I want Antony to stay. I am assuming that the club will not sell him.
"The money that is being thrown around these days is crazy. But I would not find it okay if we sell another player. We are in a powerful position, financially."
Asked whether Antony will stay, Schreuder remarked: "Yes, my feeling is good. I understand Antony. But you play for Ajax.
"We are playing Champions League football. I don't think Manchester United are playing Champions League football."
- Jake Lambourne
Kounde future in doubt
Barcelona have just TEN DAYS to register new signing Jules Kounde or face seeing him leave on a FREE.
The 23-year-old Spaniard joined the Catalan giants at the end of last month after Sevilla agreed to a transfer worth up to £46million.
But Barcelona's perilous financial situation has left them struggling to register their new signings.
Last week, Xavi's men did finally register four of their latest acquisitions in Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie, Raphinha and Andreas Christensen.
But Kounde was not included in that group and has been made to wait while Barca attempt to raise funds.
Now it has been confirmed that he will NOT be eligible to play against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening.
- Alex Cole
Updates from the Premier League
It a Super Sunday of Premier League action with THREE games.
Here is a reminder of today’s games and score updates:
2pm
Leeds 3-0 Chelsea (90′)
West Ham 0-2 Brighton (90′)
4:30pm
Newcastle vs Man City
- Alex Cole
Brereton Diaz contract talks amid speculation
Blackburn are set to offer Ben Brereton Diaz a new deal — including a fixed price on his head.
Sevilla and Nice want the Chile international striker, 23, with West Ham among interested Premier League clubs but Rovers’ £15million valuation is putting them all off with time running out before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
Ewood chiefs know Brereton Diaz could leave for nothing next summer.
They hope to persuade him to sign a contract extension
with a big pay-rise and a number Rovers will sell at if clubs come calling again. - Alex Cole
Updates from the Premier League
It a Super Sunday of Premier League action with THREE games.
Here is a reminder of today’s games and score updates:
2pm
Leeds 2-0 Chelsea (42')
West Ham 0-1 Brighton (43')
4:30pm
Newcastle vs Man City
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