GOOD MORNING & HERES ALL THE BIGGEST NEWS 12/05/16

GOOD MORNING & HERE'S ALL THE BIGGEST NEWS 12/05/16

Here's a round-up of some of the biggest transfer rumours making the back pages of today's


NEW CONTRACT FOR GUIDOLIN

Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin has signed a new two-year contract at the club.

The Italian joined Swansea in January when they were just two points above the relegation zone.

The 60-year old has guided them to 11th place in the Premier League and after a board meeting at the Liberty Stadium today, Guidolin's contract has been extended through to 2018.

JOE COLE UNVEILED

Former West Ham and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has been unveiled by North American Soccer League (NASL) side Tampa Bay Rowdies, and he says he's ready to win trophies in Florida.

Cole last played for Coventry and moved to the Ricoh Arena on a free transfer from Aston Villa in January after a loan spell with the club.

But now he wants to win silverware stateside.

"I want to be here for the start of something big. I want to win championships," he said in his official unveiling.

"There's nothing bigger in football that winning. The aim is to win championships. That's the plan."

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DAILY EXPRESS



Manchester City will battle Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos.

John Terry is expecting to leave Chelsea this summer.

Jurgen Klopp may hand Liverpool starlet Sergi Canos his debut against West Brom at the weekend.

DAILY MIRROR


Aston Villa's takeover looks set to be completed within days as a Chinese group close in on a £75m deal, paving the way for Damien Comolli to return to English football.

Roberto Martinez has been offered two jobs in Spain as the axe looms for the Everton boss.

Danny Welbeck's injury will encourage Arsenal to step up their move for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata.

DAILY MAIL

Qatar Airways are coming to the end of a their £28m-a-season deal with Barcelona after negotiations to extend the deal and raise the annual payment to £47m broke down last year.

Emre Can has revealed he worked with Liverpool's physios for 'seven or eight hours' a day to make his sooner-than-expected comeback against Villarreal in last week's Europa League semi-final.

Arsenal want their £35m swoop for Granit Xhaka completed before Euro 2016 as they aim to move quickly ahead of the summer's transfer window.

THE GUARDIAN

West Ham co-owner David Gold says the trouble on Tuesday night proved the need for the Olympic Stadium.





DAILY TELEGRAPH

Alexis Sanchez's situation at Arsenal is being monitored by Juventus and Arsene Wenger may be forced to cash in.

DAILY STAR

Real Madrid star Raphael Varane will snub a move to Manchester United if Jose Mourinho doesn't replace Louis van Gaal this summer.


Arsenal could go back in for Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi after Danny Welbeck was ruled out for nine months.


Manchester United's stars could be asked to help police identify the thugs who attacked their team bus at West Ham.

Manchester United are among the frontrunners to sign Chelsea defender John Terry.

THE SUN

Gareth Barry became the Premier League player with the most starts after making his 572nd on Wednesday night but it wasn't a happy night with Everton losing to Sunderland.


Pep Guardiola is chasing Real Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as a key signing but the Argentine would only be No 2 to Joe Hart.


Arsene Wenger is lining up a £80m triple swoop for Granit Xhaka, Alvaro Morata and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to calm fuming Arsenal fans.

Fulham midfielder and captain Scott Parker has signed a new deal to keep him at the club until summer 2017.

WILDER NOT JOINING CHARLTON

Charlton Athletic have failed in their bid to lure Chris Wilder from Northampton Town.

The Addicks, relegated from the Championship this season, had hoped to make Wilder their new boss in place of Jose Riga, who stepped down after their season-ending 3-0 defeat to Burnley.

An Athletic statement read: "Charlton Athletic can confirm that following discussions with Northampton Town manager Chris Wilder and his assistant Alan Knill over the vacant managerial role at The Valley, the club has been unable to reach an agreement.

"The club will now continue its search for a candidate to take the club forward. Any further announcements will be made in due course."

OK, all set. Time to see what transfer news and gossip is making the back pages of the papers this morning...

Manchester City will battle Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos. (Daily Express)


Roberto Martinez has been offered two jobs in Spain as the axe looms for the Everton boss. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal want their £35m swoop for Granit Xhaka completed before Euro 2016 as they aim to move quickly ahead of the summer's transfer window. (Daily Mail)


Arsenal could go back in for Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi after Danny Welbeck was ruled out for nine months. (Daily Star)

Pressure has mounted on Roberto Martinez after his Everton side lost 3-0 at Sunderland on Wednesday.

DECISION ON MARTINEZ BEFORE WEEKEND

Sky Sports News HQ understands a decision on the future on Everton manager Roberto Martinez could come before the final game of the season.

The news that Frank De Boer has left his position as Ajax head coach has led to speculation he could be set to replace Martinez, and SSN HQ reports there is a "real possibility" the Spaniard will not be in charge against Norwich on Sunday.

Sheffield United have sacked manager Nigel Adkins

RONALDO & BALE RENEWALS

Real Madrid are planning to renew the contracts of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo, reports AS.

Both players have played a key role in Real Madrid’s revival under Zinedine Zidane and the club want to reward them for their impressive performances.

As such, Madrid are expected to resume negotiations to renew both of their contacts. A few months ago, senior Madrid figures contacted the players’ agents to inform them of their desire to extend their current deals.

Ronaldo’s current contract, which expires in 2018, will be extended until 2020 or 2021, while Bale’s deal, which finishes in the summer of 2019, will be extended by a further two years.

Cardiff sign Feynoord midfielder Lex Immers


Sky Sports

By Peter Gilbert


Lex Immers has joined Cardiff on a permanent contract

Lex Immers has joined Cardiff City on a permanent two-year contract.

Immers impressed during a loan spell with the Championship club after joining from Feyenoord in January.

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FOUR LEAVE DONS

Four players will leave MK Dons when their contracts expire at the end of June.

Antony Kay, Jordan Spence and Matthew Upson will not be offered new contracts, the club have confirmed.

Nicky Maynard has decided to leave of his own accord, turning down an option to stay.

BREAKING NEWS

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension with Tottenham until 2021.

First-team coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D'Agostino and Toni Jimenez have also agreed contract extensions.

"It was an easy decision for my coaching staff and I because we can feel the appreciation of everyone here," Pochettino told the club website. "There is no better place to be right now."

SHEFFIELD UNITED APPOINT WILDER

Sheffield United have appointed Chris Wilder as their new manager.

Previous boss Nigel Adkins was sacked by the League One club earlier today.

CHERRIES STRIKER DEPARTS

Bournemouth have confirmed striker Jayden Stockley has signed a pre-contract deal to join Aberdeen next season.

"We wish him well," Eddie Howe told Bournemouth's website. “He is a player that has been with us for a long time. Here, he has probably been a victim of our success and the speed of our success.

"He was someone that we rated really highly in the League Two days and we believed had a really big future here.

"But as the club has moved forward into the Premier League it has become more and more difficult for young players to come through.

"It's a good move for him to Aberdeen and we hope he goes on to huge success."