' ITS MONDAY 6TH JUNE AND PLENTY OF FOOTBALL NEWS '

' ITS MONDAY 6TH JUNE AND PLENTY OF FOOTBALL NEWS '


Another Day of Breaking News ahead and you can Follow it All on Cardiff City Forum as usual



" CONFIRMED "
' RUSSELL SLADE BECOMES A MANAGER AGAIN '
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' THE SUN '

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Leicester forward Jamie Vardy and are set to carry out a stunning double raid on the Foxes by also signing PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez.

David de Gea is set to remain at Manchester United, with Real Madrid unwilling to meet his £39m buy-out clause.

Atletico Madrid are preparing a bid for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata, but Real Madrid remain favourites to re-sign him via a buy-back clause - although they may then sell him on immediately for a profit.







RAMS KEEN ON KODJIA

Derby County are ready to make a £4m offer for Bristol City striker Jonathan Kodjia, according to The Sun.

Kodjia hit 19 goals for the Robins last season and recently won international recognition with Ivory Coast, scoring in their 2-1 win over Gabon earlier this week.





HAZARD RULES OUT PSG MOVE

Eden Hazard has ruled out a summer move to Paris Saint-Germain and confirmed his intention to stay at Chelsea.

"PSG are not part of my plans," the 25-year-old told TeleFoot. "I have a contract until 2020, I feel good here and I don't want to finish on a season like that.

"I left Lille as a boss, and I'd like to leave Chelsea as a boss, if I do leave one day. But for the time being I'm here, of course."

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NEIL LENNON WANTS ASSURANCES

Neil Lennon is interested in becoming the next Hibernian manager, but is seeking assurances over the club's budget, according to Sky sources.

Lennon and his representatives met with Hibernian chief executive Leeann Dempster and the club's head of football operations George Craig on Friday to discuss the vacant managerial position at Easter Road.

Sky sources understand Lennon was impressed by the vision sold to him by Dempster and Craig, but is keen to know what resources will be at his disposal if he does decide to take up the role at the Scottish Championship club.

NEWCASTLE TRANSFER SHIFT?

Newcastle are set to reduce their reliance on the French transfer market as they look to earn promotion back to the Premier League.

The Newcastle Chronicle reports the club did not send scouts to many international friendlies ahead of Euro 2016, and is focused on finding players that can handle the rigours of English football’s second tier.

Newcastle have heavily invested in the French market in recent seasons, signing players such as Florian Thauvin and Hatem Ben Arfa.

IS WENGER CHANGING?

Does Arsenal's interest in Jamie Vardy suggest a change of approach by Arsene Wenger?

It’s a signing that has echoes of Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to sign Robin van Persie ahead of his final season as Manchester United manager.

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' DAILY MAIL '


Zlatan Ibrahimovic has teased Manchester United supporters by claiming a 'big announcement' is due on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-Germain are trying to land Leicester midfielder N'Golo Kante with a £20m bid and the offer of a lucrative five-year contract.

Manchester United have made a £30m move for Villarreal's highly-rated centre-back Eric Bailly.

' DAILY EXPRESS '

New Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly sees no future at the club for midfielder Ander Herrera.


Arsenal fear their move for Leicester forward Jamie Vardy may fall through if it is not completed by Euro 2016.

' DAILY MIRROR '

Alan Shearer says England's defence will cost boss Roy Hodgson dearly at the Euro finals.

' DAILY STAR '

Roy Hodgson says it will be impossible for England to cheat their way to glory at Euro 2016.

' LONDON EVENING STANDARD '

AC Milan have rejected an offer from West Ham for striker Carlos Bacca, but the player's representative claims Milan's lack of European football next season may be a stumbling block to his client staying in Italy.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis says the club will hand manager Arsene Wenger the finances he needs to bring "world-class players" to the Emirates next season.

' NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE '


Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes new boss Rafa Benitez's No 1 priority this summer will be assembling a squad capable of getting the club promoted back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

' MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS '

Man Utd No 1 David de Gea has confirmed he wants to remain at Old Trafford this summer in order to work alongside new manager Jose Mourinho.

Anthony Martial says he cannot wait to start working with both recently appointed boss Jose Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, if the Swede also decides to join Man Utd.

' BIRMINGHAM MAIL '

Former Aston Villa frontman Dion Dublin has welcomed the arrival of Roberto Di Matteo as the West Midlands club's new manager.

New Derby boss Nigel Pearson has revealed he did hold talks with Randy Lerner and Steve Hollis about the then vacant managerial position at Aston Villa, before opting to join the Rams instead.

' EXPRESS & STAR '


Roberto Di Matteo says it is a "wonderful honour" to be appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa.

New Aston Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo is set to name Kevin Bond, Steve Clarke and Inter Milan fitness coach Massimiliano Marchesi as part of his backroom team at Villa Park.

Le Havre forward Nathael Julan, 19, is understood to be interested in joining Wolves this summer.

' WALES ONLINE '

Francesco Guidolin is pondering a move for Inter Milan attacker Jonathan Biabiany, who played for the Swansea boss at Parma, according to reports in the Italian press.






' THE BOLTON NEWS


Bolton will ask Arsenal if they would be willing to loan defender Rob Holding back to them next season should the Gunners push ahead with plans to sign the England U21 international this summer.

' BLACKPOOL GAZETTE '


Gary Bowyer will be allowed to bring his own backroom team with him to Bloomfield Road, however, first-team coach Richie Kyle is set to stay with the Tangerines.



Nathan Pond claims only Man City would be able to persuade him to leave Fleetwood Town after the club's captain agreed a 12-month contract extension.

KOEMAN WANTS SCOTT DANN

Everton will move for Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann if Southampton manager Ronald Koeman takes charge.

Sky sources understand Everton are in talks with Koeman over a deal to bring him to Goodison Park, replacing former boss Roberto Martinez.

And the Liverpool Echo reports Dann will be one of Koeman’s preferred targets to replace John Stones should the England defender leave this summer.

Dann could command a transfer fee of £15m.

FOOTBALL PAPER TALK

06/05/15

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Leicester forward Jamie Vardy and are set to carry out a stunning double raid on the Foxes by also signing PFA Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez. (The Sun)


Atletico Madrid are preparing a bid for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata, but Real Madrid remain favourites to re-sign him via a buy-back clause - although they may then sell him on immediately for a profit. (The Sun)


Paris Saint-Germain are trying to land Leicester midfielder N'Golo Kante with a £20m bid and the offer of a lucrative five-year contract. (Daily Mail)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has teased Manchester United supporters by claiming a 'big announcement' is due on Tuesday. (Daily Mail)

Think this pic highlights what Wales are likely to come up against at the Euro's

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Burton Albion's promotion from League One sees them playing in the second tier for the first time in their history.

' JAMIE VARDY PRICE ON THE DRIFT '

Could Jamie Vardy's proposed move to Arsenal be about to fall through? Yesterday we had the Leicester striker as a 1/8 shot to make the switch, but reports suggest the Foxes are considering offering the England man a new deal prompting his price to move to 4/11 to join the Gunners and 2/1 to stay with the champions.

TAYLOR IN GERS LINK

Former Newcastle defender Steven Taylor will hold signing talks with Rangers today, according to Sky sources.

The 30-year old, who made 268 first-team appearances for Newcastle, is a free agent after his contract at St James' Park expired at the end of the season.

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DANN’S THE MAN

Everton are plotting a move for Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann, according to the Liverpool Echo.

Reports claim that Dann is wanted by Ronald Koeman, who reportedly set to be named the Toffees new boss this week.

Dann, who is an Everton fan, could cost £15million.

' WALES ARRIVE / BUT NOT ALL LOOKING GOOD '
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Orient sign midfielder Robbie Weir from Burton

‘CARRICK SIGNS NEW DEAL’

Michael Carrick has agreed to a contract extension with Manchester United, according to Perth Glory CEO Peter Filopoulos, who tried to sign the midfielder.

Carrick current contract runs out in the summer and had been linked with a move to the Australian club due to his close relationship with captain Richard Garcia, who was best man at Carrick’s wedding.

“It was a long shot opportunity due to Richard Garcia’s relationship with Michael,” Filopoulos told FourFourTwo.

“Perth was an option for Michael Carrick as he was going through what he was going to do in his career had he not landed a new signature with Manchester United.

“We understand he’s now secured an extension with Manchester United so that’s off the table.”

RUSSELL SLADE REACTION

Russell Slade has called being appointed Charlton manager “a hugely exciting opportunity.”

The 55-year-old joins the Addicks from his role as Head of Football at Cardiff City and has signed a three-year contract at The Valley.

Slade said: “I am very pleased to be appointed manager of Charlton, a club with a fantastic tradition and history.

"I was attracted to Charlton as it has has great facilities, passionate fans and a very successful academy. This is a hugely exciting opportunity and I cannot wait to get started.”

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LAMBERT KEEPING OPTIONS OPEN

Rickie Lambert could be open to a loan move away from West Brom next season.

Lambert scored just one goal last season – a penalty in October’s 3-2 home defeat to Leicester, while the majority of his 24 appearances came from the bench.

When asked about a loan move next season, he told Sky Sports News HQ: “Maybe. I’d love to contribute to West Brom, but if not, then I’d have to make a decision and maybe go somewhere else.”

ALVES JOINS CAGLIARI

Cagliari has signed Bruno Alves on a two-year deal after leaving Fenerbahce.

"Bruno Alves has signed a contract to tie him to Cagliari until June 30, 2018," a club statement said.

"The Rossoblu have ensured the presence on the pitch of a real warrior, who is used to facing the toughest strikers in the world and will asset great aggressiveness, personality, technique, and boundless physical power."

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BREAKING NEWS

Everton and Southampton are close to finalising a £5 million compensation deal for Ronald Koeman to take over at Goodison Park, according to Sky sources.