GOOD MORNING! MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SUNDAY 29TH MAY

' GOOD MORNING! MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SUNDAY 29TH MAY 2016 '

And welcome to the Cardiff City Forum. We'll be here throughout the day to guide you through all the latest transfer news and rumours from across the globe. Stay tuned!






' SUNDAY EXPRESS '

Crystal Palace are keen on a triple summer transfer swoop for Steven Caulker, Ryan Mason and Saido Berahino.

PSG are set to make a last-ditch attempt to snatch Everton striker Romelu Lukaku from under the noses of Chelsea.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to his national team coach with Real Madrid and Manchester United on red alert.

Leicester are ready to fight Liverpool to sign Arsenal forward Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.






'NIGUEZ ON JOSE'S LIST'

Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez is top of Jose Mourinho's wanted list at Manchester United, according to the Daily Star.

The paper reports that Niguez's release clause has rocketed from £34m to £54m with his new deal but that Mourinho remains keen to add the 21-year-old to his ranks.




" HULL CITY PROMOTED "

Hull City promoted: Steve Bruce will take time to consider future as manager

By Adam Williams & Phil Cartwright
BBC Sport

Steve Bruce is the first manager to win promotion to the top flight on four occasions since the formation of the Premier League

Steve Bruce says he will take time to consider his future as Hull City manager after guiding the club into the Premier League on Saturday.

Hull beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 in the Championship play-off final.

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' THE SUN ON SUNDAY '


Louis van Gaal feels he was stabbed in the back by Jose Mourinho with the sacked Manchester United boss seething over the way his old pal replaced him at Old Trafford.


Marcus Rashford has agreed a £1.3m-a-year deal to stay at Manchester United after smashing the goalscoring record for England.


Frank Lampard is backing Jose Mourinho to work his magic and make Manchester United great again.


American businessman Charlie Stillitano is still hoping to develop a World Super League following a meeting with top clubs for a European Super League.

' THE STAR '


Toni Kroos is the new top midfield target for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City - not Paul Pogba.

Manchester United's stars are desperate for Ryan Giggs to remain at Old Trafford.

Arsene Wenger has won over the Arsenal fans - with the majority of the club's home hardcore now willing to give him another year at the helm.

Jose Mourinho has told Manchester United to splash the cash and bring a four young superstar to Old Trafford - £54m Saul Niguez.

' THE SUNDAY MIRROR '


Ronald Koeman has blasted Manchester United over the dismissal of arch-enemy Louis van Gaal.


Hull City have secured their place in the Premier League AND landed an American takeover with Assem Allam agreeing to sell up.


Daniel Sturridge faces three days of intensive treatment to save his Euro 2016 dream.

' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY '


Ryan Giggs has told Manchester United: 'Give me a proper job or I'll go' as he decides whether to end his time at his boyhood club.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is looking to hit the ground running with Karim Benzema, Saul Niguez and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang all targeted.

West Ham have made a £3m offer for Toulouse striker Martin Braithwaite that could trigger Diafra Sakho's sale to Sunderland.

' MAN UTD SHOULD HAVE CONSIDERED BRUCE'

Ian Holloway thinks it is only a matter of time before Steve Bruce gets considered for the top managerial jobs after winning promotion again with Hull.

The 1-0 Championship play-off final victory over Sheffield Wednesday means Bruce has now won promotion to the Premier League a record four times - twice with Hull and twice with Birmingham.

"It's an absolutely exceptional record," said Sky Sports Football League pundit and former Blackpool boss Holloway.

"I know they were talking about Manchester United and who was going to get it, and I know Jose Mourinho did, but seriously, why doesn't someone like Bruce get considered?

"It's only a matter of time before people like Steve get appreciated at the top level of this game and just given a chance.

NEIL PLEASED WITH PLANS

Norwich might not have a permanent chief executive after David McNally's resignation earlier this month, but manager Alex Neil is pleased with the short-term measures in place.

"We know the situation and have a structure in place now, whether it is to deal with bringing in players, letting players go or renegotiating contracts," he told the club website.

"Those discussions pretty much started immediately. We’ve found ourselves with a good solution at this moment in time because we need to give ourselves the best opportunity to go back up."

Swansea City target Joe Allen insists talks over his club future are on hold until after Euro 2016.

MORE TO COME AT RANGERS

Rangers' managing director Stewart Robertson says there are still "good signings to come" over the summer as the club targets a winning return to the Scottish Premiership next season.

The Gers have already secured the pre-contract signings of Matt Crooks and Josh Windass and recently added Joey Barton as well as Liverpool youngster Jordan Rossiter to their squad.

“We have made some good signings and some strong signings,” Robertson told the club website. “There are some really good signings to come, touch wood, and I know there are discussions ongoing at various stages.

“I would like to think with the quality of player we have targeted and are targeting, we will be in with a good shout next season.”

WOLVES TO DECIDE ON GREEK TRIALIST

Molineux boss Kenny Jackett is deliberating whether to make a bid for one-cap Greece international defender Kostas Giannoulis, reports the Express & Star.

The left-back, 28, recently spent a fortnight on trial with Wolves but has since returned to Greek side Asteras Tripoli.

Jackett is still to replace Scott Golbourne following his January departure to Bristol City and must now decide whether ex-Olympiakos player Giannoulis is the man who fits the bill.

ROTHERHAM WEIGH UP STUBBS APPROACH

Hibernian are preparing for an official approach from Rotherham United to hold talks with Alan Stubbs about becoming the new manager of the Yorkshire club.

Stubbs guided Hibs to their first Scottish Cup success in 114 years last week, but the Scouser could soon be on the way back down south if Championship Rotherham can persuade him to replace Neil Warnock.

Millers chairman Tony Stewart told STV: "Alan Stubbs is one of our three favourites for the job but we will do things the right way. We must first ask Hibs for permission before we speak to Alan directly."

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REAL MADRID CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE 2016 LAST NIGHT

Gareth Bale

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'LEICESTER'S N'ZONZI BID REJECTED'

Leicester have had an £18m bid for Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi rejected, according to the Sunday Mirror.

N'Zonzi is reportedly keen on a return to England after leaving Stoke at the end of the 2014/15 season.

The 27-year-old helped Sevilla to Europa League glory earlier this month, and has a buy-out clause of £21m.

ONE IN, ONE OUT AT HAMMERS?

West Ham have made a £3m offer for Toulouse's Martin Braithwaite, according to the Daily Mail.

Denmark international Braithwaite, 24, has scored 12 goals this season from the wing.

The move could reportedly trigger striker Diafra Sakho's sale to Sunderland for £10m, say the Mail.

The 2016 summer transfer window opens on Thursday, June 9.

SIMEONE QUESTIONS FUTURE

Diego Simeone hinted at a possible Atletico Madrid exit after an agonising Champions League final defeat to rivals Real Madrid last night.

"Do I have to continue with Atletico or is it the end of a cycle? I have to think about that," Simeone told reporters.

"It (defeat) puts a lot of years on you. Congratulations to Real Madrid - once again they were superior to us, this time at penalties."

CHELSEA ‘WANT PERISIC’

Chelsea are keen on signing Inter Milan midfielder Ivan Perisic, according to Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

Incoming Italian manager Antonio Conte is thought to be an admirer of Perisic, who moved to Inter from Wolfsburg last summer, and played 37 games last season.

Manchester City will face competition from Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Schalke's Leroy Sane.


Pep Guardiola is poised to make his first signing as Manchester City manager, with Ilkay Gundogan nearing a £17.8m move.


Dinamo Zagreb's Ante Coric says Pep Guardiola wants him to join his Manchester City revolution.

Brad Smith admits he may need to leave Liverpool on loan next season.


Gareth Barry believes he is nowhere near ready for retirement, as the Everton man eyes up Ryan Giggs' all-time Premier League appearance record.


Everton would have to make Ronald Koeman one of the highest paid bosses in the Premier League to have any chance of persuading him to become their next manager.

BORO CLOSE TO SIGNING ESPINOSA

Middlesbrough are in talks over a free transfer move for Sporting Gijon defender Bernado Espinosa, according to the Daily Mail.

The Colombian has also reportedly been scouted by Watford, Everton and Bournemouth, but looks to be on his way to newly-promoted Boro.

NEVER FORGET THE FANS


Juanfran goes over to apologise to the Atletico Madrid fans. They give him a standing ovation, beautiful moment.

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'XHAKA LIKE PIRLO'

Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland team-mate Johan Djourou has compared the new Arsenal signing to veteran Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

Djourou told Sky Sports News HQ: “He’s got this ability to play very long balls, very precise balls, and I always say he reminds me a bit of Pirlo, the way he plays.

“He’s got the ability to play the Arsenal way. He’s got this aggressiveness about him that will help him in the Premier League, and he’s a great ball player and ball winner as well.”

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Former Cardiff and Leeds Utd ace given price to join Crystal Palace
By Croydon Advertiser

May 29, 2016


Ross McCormack has been a regular scorer for Fulham

Fulham striker Ross McCormack could be set to leave Craven Cottage this summer, with a number of Premier League and Championship clubs eyeing up a move for the frontman, a £12mill price tag has been put on him.

The 29-year-old signed for Fulham from Leeds for a fee of around £11.5m two years ago and has scored 38 goals nearly 100 appearances.



Crystal Palace are one of the outside bets to land the Scottish international this summer, with bookmakers Bet Victor pricing him at 16/1 to move to Selhurst Park.

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David Sullivan is expecting to spend up to £30m on a new forward this summer


West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan expects to spend up to £30m on a "top striker" this summer.


Sullivan told Sky Sports News HQ earlier this month that he was confident of signing a new forward ahead of the club's move to the Olympic Stadium.

West Ham have already had bids for Alexandre Lacazette and Callum Wilson turned down, while Sky sources understand the Hammers remain interested in Michy Batshuayi and Christian Benteke.

Dimitri Payet, Manuel Lanzini, Michail Antonio and Angelo Ogbonna all joined club last summer and enjoyed superb debut campaigns in the Premier League, helping West Ham finish seventh and secure qualification for the Europa League.

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BRUCE UNSURE OVER FUTURE

Steve Bruce says he will take time to consider his Hull future, but admits it will be difficult to leave the club after leading them back to the Premier League.

"I think I need to ask the question because it's out there and people keep asking me, so I've got to ask the question," he told Sky Sports News HQ.

"A change of ownership always brings a new broom, sweeps clean. So, I'll have to ask the question and see if it's real, if it's going to happen and that's all I know at the moment."

£6M RELEASE CLAUSE FOR BARCA DEFENDER

Barcelona defender Marc Bartra has confirmed that he has a £6m release clause in his contract, which could attract the interest of Tottenham.

The 25-year-old's contract expires at the end of next season and his future at the Nou Camp is unclear but he is relaxed about the situation.

Bartra confirmed the buy-out clause before telling the Spanish press: “I’m calm. My future is in the hands of my representative Carles Puyol."

CARRICK TO SIGN NEW DEAL

Michael Carrick will sign a one-year contract extension to stay at Manchester United next week.

The 34-year-old's current deal is due to expire this summer but new boss Jose Mourinho is keen to keep hold of the midfielder.

“For me I am hopeful," Carrick said. "No news as of yet. We will have to wait and see what happens next week.”