RISE AND SHINE! ITS SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 2016 /BREAKING NEWS

RISE AND SHINE! ITS SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 2016 / TODAYS BREAKING NEWS



Good morning and welcome to the Cardiff City Forum dedicated Transfer Centre - your one-stop shop for the latest news, updates and gossip from around the world. It's sure to be yet another action-packed day so be sure to keep it here...


' SUNDAY MIRROR '

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be ditched by Manchester United after just one season.

Everton and Southampton scouts were at the Netherlands game in Austria on Saturday night to check on Newcastle's Georginio Wijnaldum.

Manuel Pellegrini is a shock contender to succeed Ronald Koeman at Southampton.

' THE SUN ON SUNDAY '


Zlatan Ibrahimovic could give up almost £4m to sign for Manchester United this week.


Ricardo Carvalho says Manchester United have their new Alex Ferguson in his former boss Jose Mourinho.


Stoke have targeted Jack Grealish after Ibrahim Afellay was ruled out until Christmas with damaged knee ligaments.
Steven N'Zonzi is a shock target for new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.


Neymar is swapping the football field for the big screen this summer with the Brazilian superstar to appear with Vin Diesel in xXx:The Return of Xander Cage in a role as yet to be confirmed.

The start of our Euro journey

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Sweden v Wales today

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' THE STAR ON SUNDAY '

Leicester want to sign Southampton's Victor Wanyama as fears grow that their French midfielder N'Golo Kante will leave this summer.


Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are preparing for their first Manchester scrap - over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

' SUNDAY EXPRESS '


Sporting Lisbon manager Jorge Jesus has backed Leicester target Islam Slimani to outdo departing Foxes striker Jamie Vardy next season.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to fly to Manchester this week to become Jose Mourinho's first signing.

' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY '

Jamie Vardy will fly to France on Monday almost certainly as an Arsenal player after a £20m switch from Leicester.

Sweden will allow Zlatan Ibrahimovic to leave their Euro 2016 training camp to sign for Manchester United.

' KOEMAN AGREES EVERTON DEAL’

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has agreed a deal to take charge at Everton, according to his agent Ron Jansen.

Cardiff City want their new boss, Paul Trollope, to continue his coaching role with Wales and manage Cardiff City next season

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UNITED HOLD BAILLY TALKS

We kick things off this Sunday morning with a look back at a story we broke yesterday, and Manchester United are in talks with Villarreal over their defender Eric Bailly.

Sky sources understand United are not the only club trying to sign the Ivory Coast international, with Manchester City, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain all also in talks with the La Liga club.

Bailly is not believed to have a release clause in his contract, which means all four clubs are essentially in a bidding war for the player.

That has driven his transfer fee towards the region of £30m, with all four clubs are also competing to offer the best financial package to the player.

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Northern Ireland fans in Slovakia last night

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SUNDAY PAPER TALK

Here’s a round-up of the biggest transfer stories making Sunday’s national back pages...

German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be ditched by Manchester United after just one season. (Sunday Mirror)



Everton and Southampton scouts were at the Netherlands game in Austria on Saturday night to check on Newcastle’s Georginio Wijnaldum. (Sunday Mirror)



Stoke have targeted Jack Grealish after Ibrahim Afellay was ruled out until Christmas with damaged knee ligaments. (Sun on Sunday)



Steven Nzonzi is a shock target for new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. (Sun on Sunday)



Leicester want to sign Southampton’s Victor Wanyama as fears grow that their French midfielder N’Golo Kante will leave this summer. (Star on Sunday)



Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are preparing for their first Manchester scrap – over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. (Star on Sunday)

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MULGREW WANTS CELTIC STAY

Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew's future remains unclear but he told Sky Sports News HQ that manager Brendan Rodgers wants him to stay.

KOEMAN REPORTS 'PREMATURE'

Ronald Koeman’s agent Rob Jansen has told Sky Sports News HQ that his client is yet to reach an agreement over the vacant manager’s position at Everton.

The current Southampton boss has been tipped to succeed Roberto Martinez in the Goodison Park hot-seat, with reports on Sunday claiming the Dutchman had agreed terms with the Toffees.

Jansen has revealed quotes attributed to him in the Dutch press “went too far” and that is was premature to say that a deal had been reached.

We understand the major stumbling block for Everton concerns reaching a compensation package between and £3m and £4m for Koeman which, once agreed, will open the door for contract negotiations to take place.

DE GEA DOUBTS MADRID MOVE

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea does not feel Real Madrid will activate his €50m buyout clause before it expires this month, reports AS.

De Gea signed a new deal at United shortly after his planned move to Madrid fell through last summer. That contract renewal includes a clause which allows the Bernabeu giants to secure his services for a fee of €50m before June 15.

However, De Gea does not believe that Madrid will utilise that clause. No-one from Real Madrid has contacted the goalkeeper or his agent Jorge Mendes to inform them of their desire to sign him.

According to AS, Madrid president Florentino Perez remains keen on signing De Gea this summer, but coach Zinedine Zidane has already informed the club that he wants to keep Keylor Navas as his side’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Zidane has reportedly informed the Costa Rica international that he will remain at the club.

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' Swansea takeover confirmed '

Sunday 5th June 2016

The American takeover of Swansea City worth around £100m has been completed, subject to Premier League approval.

Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan lead a consortium which has bought a controlling stake of 60% in the club.

They must now pass the Premier League's test for prospective owners for the takeover to be officially approved.

A statement said. "Both see the takeover of Swansea City as an exciting opportunity for long-term growth in the club in every area."

GREALISH TO COVER AFELLAY?

Stoke manager Mark Hughes is weighing up a move for Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish, who could provide cover for the injured Ibrahim Afellay.

The Sun claim the England youngster could make the short switch from Villa Park to the Potteries after Netherlands international Afellay ruptured knee ligaments, ruling him out until Christmas.

With uncertainty surrounding Marko Arnautovic’s future at Stoke, Grealish could be handed a route back into the Premier League following Villa’s relegation.

SAKHO WANTS FUTURE RESOLVED

West Ham striker Diafra Sakho wants a swift resolution on his future, Sky sources understand.

On Friday, 26-year-old Sakho, who scored seven goals for the Hammers last season, was the subject of an £11m bid from Sunderland.

Black Cats boss Sam Allardyce knows Sakho well, having signed the player during his time as West Ham boss from French side Metz in the summer of 2014.

Sources close to the player have told Sky Sports News HQ that Sakho is looking for clarity regarding his future, adding the player would like to start pre-season with the club he will be playing for next season.

The Senegal international scored 12 goals in his first season, finishing as the club's top goal scorer.

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LATEST BETTING

Big news from Sky Bet this morning - Jamie Vardy is 11/2 to still be a Leicester player next season and 1/10 to join Arsenal. Sky Bet have also suspended betting on the Everton job with Ronald Koeman backed at all prices down to 1/20.

LENNON HIBS FRONT-RUNNER

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is the favourite to become the new Hibernian manager as the club begins talks and meetings with candidates.

ARSENAL FINALLY SPENDING BIG?

Remarkably, were he to complete his muted move from Leicester to the Emirates, Jamie Vardy could become only Arsenal's fourth signing over £20m since they last won the Premier League title in 2004.

In comparison, Man City have made 18 signings over £20m since Arsenal were last champions, while Chelsea have signed 16 and both Man Utd and Liverpool have signed 12.

FOXES TO MAKE VARDY OFFER

Leicester City hope to convince Jamie Vardy to stay and are planning a counter-offer in the next 24 hours, reports the Daily Telegraph.

But Arsenal reportedly believe the striker has made up his mind and a £20m deal will be completed before England’s opening Euro 2016 game against Russia on Saturday.

After France’s 3-0 win over Scotland last night, Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud revealed he’s been told Vardy wants to join the Gunners.

Sky sources understand talks between the Leicester forward and Arsenal are ongoing after the Gunners triggered a release clause in his contract with a £20m bid.

IBRA TO ANNOUNCE ON TUESDAY?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly set to announce where he will play his football next season on Tuesday.

Sky sources understand the Sweden striker will join Manchester United on a one-year contract.

And speaking to Swedish TV after Sweden’s 3-0 victory over Wales on Sunday, Ibrahimovic said: “There will be a big announcement on June 7. It will be this summer’s big bomb.”

Watch this space.