' ITS ANOTHER DAY OF FOOTBALL BREAKING NEWS ' SAT 4TH JUNE

GOOD MORNING!

' ITS ANOTHER DAY OF FOOTBALL BREAKING NEWS '

" SATURDAY 4TH JUNE 2016 "


Good morning and welcome to today's Cardiff City Forum as we bring you all the news, updates and gossip from around the world, so strap on tight and make sure you do not go anywhere...!


First I have to pay my Respect to the Greatest Boxer Of All Time

To me Ali was my childhood hero and to this day is the Greatest Boxer of All Time

Ali ended his career in 1981 with a record of 56 wins in 61 fights with 37 by Knockout.

Ali had regained the Heavy Weight Championship 3 times.

Ali brought class and showmanship to Boxing RIP Muhammed Ali

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'UNITED MAY BID FOR MESSI'

Manchester United are "exploring the potential" of bidding for Barcelona's Lionel Messi, according to the Daily Mail.

The newspaper say United have made two approaches in the last three weeks for the Argentine, but that any move would be in view of United reaching the Champions League for the 2017/18 season.

The deal would undoubtedly top the £85m world-record fee paid for Gareth Bale by Real Madrid in 2013.

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' THE SUN '

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere is the shock name at the top of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City list.

Southampton are facing a player exodus if Ronald Koeman leaves, including Victor Wanyama, Shane Long and Graziano Pelle.

Hull City are targeting a move for Reading midfielder Oliver Norwood.

Manchester City fans have slated the club's new away kit as 'lazy' designing.

' THE DAILY MAIL '

Lionel Messi could make a shock Manchester United move this summer.

Chelsea are considering a move for Liverpool's Christian Benteke if they don't get Romelu Lukaku.

Arsenal are only a few 'little pieces' away from winning the title, says former Gunner Johan Djourou.
Manchester United are plotting a move for £20m Bordeaux wonderkind Adam Ounas.

Sergio Romero is targeting the number one spot at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho.

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is on Paris Saint-Germain's list of summer targets.

WILSHERE 'ON PEP'S LIST'

Jack Wilshere is at the top of Manchester City's wish list this summer, according to The Sun.

Pep Guardiola wants to bring the England midfielder to the Etihad having already signed 25-year-old Ilkay Gundogan earlier in the week.

Arsenal's Wilshere was reportedly on Manuel Pellegrini's hit list before breaking his leg in pre-season last summer.

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' DAILY MIRROR '


Gary Lineker has pleaded with Jamie Vardy not to leave Leicester for Arsenal.

Raheem Sterling has to sing a song as a forfeit to the England squad, Wayne Rooney has revealed.

Arsenel's Jack Wilshere has admitted England's Tottenham players are actually 'great lads'.

Jose Mourinho will take part in SoccerAid despite reports on the contrary.

Ex Cardiff City legend kevin McNaughton has been released by Wigan..

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' THE INDEPENDENT '

Nani says Manchester United will win things again under Jose Mourinho.

Harry Kane says he and Jamie Vardy are to blame for England misfiring against Portugal.

Alan Shearer says he would have Jamie Vardy on the bench for England.

' DAILY TELEGRAPH '


Ryan Bertrand is fearing for his England starting role at Euro 2016.

Roy Hodgson is in a dilemma over Wayne Rooney's best role at Euro 2016.

France rail strikes almost derailed England's Euro 2016 preparations.

' THE GUARDIAN '

Roy Hodgson says Wayne Rooney will be a mandatory starter for England at Euro 2016.

Everton are in talks with Southampton over compensation for manager Ronald Koeman.

SAINTS EXODUS?

Southampton are facing a player exodus if Ronald Koeman leaves, including Victor Wanyama, Shane Long and Graziano Pelle, according to The Sun.

Everton have approached Southampton boss Koeman about becoming their new manager, Sky sources understand.

Koeman led Saints to sixth place in the Premier League last season.

ORIENT APPOINT HESSENTHALER

Leyton Orient have confirmed the appointment of Andy Hessenthaler as their new manager on a one-year contract.

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ARBELOA TO NEWCASTLE?

Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa could become Rafa Benitez’s first signing at Newcastle, according to the Daily Mail.

Benitez signed Arbeloa when he was in charge of Liverpool, and with current right-back Daryl Janmaat expected to leave following the club’s relegation, the Spaniard has been mentioned as a target.

He will be available on a free transfer when his contract expires later this month.

MCCOIST READY TO RETURN

Ally McCoist says he is ready to return to management following an 18 month break from the game.

McCoist, who left Rangers in December 2014, is hopeful of getting back to work in time for the new season.

"I had a couple of interviews with a couple of Championship clubs down south which went well," he said.

"I didn't get the job unfortunately but that's fine. I got down to the last two in both instances, so I was pleased to get back into it.

"I've enjoyed the bit of time off I've had and the chance to do things I've not been able to do, like my telly work.

"But football is my game and I'm looking to get back managing again."

ZLATAN TO JOIN MAN UTD

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to sign for Manchester United on a one-year contract, according to Sky sources.

He will be Jose Mourinho's first signing since joining the club as manager - Sky Sports News HQ reporter Andy Burton says the deal is close to completion and could even be finalised before Euro 2016.

Burton also reports that United were made aware of the possibility of signing Leicester forward Jamie Vardy, but decided not to make an offer because they do not want to block the path of Marcus Rashford by bringing in two new forwards.

By steering clear of Vardy, United believe they can sign Ibrahimovic and still offer Rashford a realistic chance at regular first-team football.

SHREWS SIGN VALE DUO

It’s been a busy 24 hours for Shrewsbury Town, who have signed striker AJ Leitch-Smith and defender Ryan McGivern after their contracts expired with Port Vale.

Goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler, who has made 90 appearances for the club, has also penned a new two-year deal.

Leitch-Smith was Port Vale’s top scorer last season while McGivern made 32 appearances.

HULL IN FOR NORWOOD

Hull City are looking to make Reading midfielder Oliver Norwood a summer transfer priority, according to the Daily Mail.

Newly promoted Hull will reportedly bid £1.5m to sign the Northern Ireland international, although it’s unlikely Norwood would be able to sign until he returns from Euro 2016 duty.

Steven Fletcher outlines his plans for the future but admits they don't involve a return to Sunderland...

ZLATAN AND JOSE IN QUOTES

With Zlatan Ibrahimovic close to joining Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, we look at what the pair have said about each other over the years.

Sky Sports News HQ understands United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and Ibrahimovic's representatives are finalising terms on a one-year contract, with Mourinho determined to make the Sweden international his first marquee signing at Old Trafford.

Sky Bet now make Arsenal 1/4 favourites to sign Jamie Vardy before September 3, with Liverpool 16/1 and Manchester United 22/1. He's 11/4 to stay at Leicester beyond the next deadline.

WOULD VARDY SUIT ARSENAL?

He scored 24 Premier League goals last season and was the second-highest scorer in the top flight, so it should be no surprise that Arsene Wenger is interested in Jamie Vardy.

But would the Leicester forward suit Arsenal's style of play, and is he what they need to challenge for the title?

HOST OF CLUBS CHASE NORWOOD

Sky Sources understand that Burnley and Hull are among the favourites to sign Reading midfielder Oliver Norwood this summer.

The newly promoted Premier League clubs are also facing competition from Brendan Rodgers' Celtic.

In addition, Bournemouth and Swansea are believed to have shown interest in the former Manchester United youth player.

SWEDEN V WALES


Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale could go head-to-head as Sweden and Wales meet in a friendly in Stockholm on Sunday.

The game will be the final fixture for both nations before they start Euro 2016, with Sweden in Group E along with Belgium, Italy and Republic of Ireland and Wales in Group B with England, Russia and Slovakia.

The hopes of the two nations in France may well rest on the form of Bale and Ibrahimovic respectively.

KANTE POSTPONES CHELSEA TALKS

Chelsea are in discussions with Leicester City holding midfielder N'Golo Kante about a summer move to Stamford Bridge, says beINSPORTS.

However, it is understood the France international has now opted to delay transfer talks with the Blues until after the European championship end in July.