" ITS THURSDAY MORNING & MORE FOOTBALL HEADLINES "

" ITS THURSDAY MORNING & MORE FOOTBALL HEADLINES "

Thursday 9th June 2016

ANOTHER GLORIOUS SUNNY DAY & MORE FOOTBALL NEWS

Good morning and welcome to Cardiff City Forum dedicated to All the latest Transfer News - your one-stop shop for the latest news, updates and gossip from around the world. Euro 2016 is on the horizon, the transfer window is in full swing


Celtic Release Striker Anthony Stokes



" THE SUN "



Nemanja Matic has told Chelsea he wants to leave this summer and link up with former boss Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.


Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan would consider a move to Chelsea even though his preference is to remain with the Serie A club.

Manchester United have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci.

" DAILY MIRROR "



Manchester City will smash the British transfer record when they sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for a fee over £60m.


Everton will refuse to sell John Stones for the second successive summer with Manchester City's new boss Pep Guardiola keen to sign the England defender.


Arsenal are set to offer full-back Hector Bellerin a new contract to stave off interest from Barcelona.


Memphis Depay has sent £350,000 worth of supercars back to the Netherlands as doubts continue to swirl about his future at Manchester United.

RASHFORD…TO CREWE?

From Man UtdU18s to the England squad, but it all could have been so different for man of the moment Marcus Rashford.

Rashford was the subject of a loan move from Sky Bet League One side Crewe Alexandraa week before he made his Man Utd debut, claims Crewe first-team coach James Collins.

Collins said: “I spoke to Warren Joyce [United U21 coach] earlier in the season about taking him on loan.

“Warren said we couldn’t because they needed him for their U21s. A week later he made his debut for the first team and the rest is history.”

Rashford made his United debut in the Europa League against FC Midtjylland, scoring twice.

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" DAILY STAR "


Manchester United will wait until July to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic because of a £4m loyalty bonus he will receive if he stays until the end of his contract.


Jamie Vardy is set to snub a move to Arsenal and stay with Leicester City, where he will also sign a new deal.


Jurgen Klopp is interested in bringing Nuri Sahin back to Liverpool from Borussia Dortmund. Sahin failed to impress in a loan spell at Anfield in 2012-13.

" DAILY EXPRESS "


Liverpool have held talks with Leeds defender Charlie Taylor over a summer move to Anfield.



Chelsea are unlikely to make a summer move for Germany defender Antonio Rudiger after he injured knee ligaments. Rudiger, who recently joined Roma after a successful loan spell, is likely to be out for six months.



Middlesbrough have reportedly passed on the chance to sign Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel.


Tottenham are in talks to sign Palermo striker Franco Vazquez, although the £19.5m-rated player is also a target for Manchester United.

Antonio Conte will not be offering Brazil striker Alexandre Pato a permanent deal at Chelsea.
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has emerged as a summer target for Athletic Bilbao.

" NEIL LENNON "

Neil Lennon has been confirmed as the new manager of Hibernian after signing a two-year deal.

The 44-year-old former Celtic boss will be assisted by Garry Parker at Easter Road.

The Northern Irishman has been out of work since parting company with Bolton in March.

He succeeds Alan Stubbs, who left for Rotherham United last week after two seasons in charge, culminating in a Scottish Cup final triumph.

" HIBS QUOTES "

Chairman Rod Petrie said: “We are delighted to have secured a Head Coach of Neil’s calibre and profile, and we look forward to him bringing his drive and mentality to our campaign to win the Championship this season and secure promotion back to the top flight of Scottish football.”



Leeann Dempster, chief executive, added: “As soon as Neil was identified as the outstanding candidate we were determined to bring him to Easter Road. He has managed at a very high level, taking Celtic to the last 16 of the Champions League, and we were attracted by his ability to get the most out of players and his driven, winning mentality.

"On behalf of everyone at Hibernian FC we would like to extend a warm welcome to both Neil and Garry."

CHELSEA TO JOIN BATSHUAYI RACE?

Chelsea are considering a move into the race for £31million Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Belgium striker has been heavily linked with a move to West Ham, while Spurs have also reportedly been interested.

Batshuayi, 22, scored 24 goals in all competitions for Marseille last term.

" DAILY MAIL "

Matteo Darmian is not in Jose Mourinho's plans at Manchester United and a deal could be done to sell him to Juventus.


Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be able to sign players from his former club Bayern Munich, contrary to claims from Douglas Costa.


Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes is also on Manchester United's summer shopping list, along with Chelsea's Nemanja Matic.

LONDON EVENING STANDARD


Tottenham are prepared to reignite their interest in Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama, having attempted to sign the Kenya international last summer.


Spurs are also confident of completing a deal to sign AZ Alkmaar forward Vincent Janssen, who was the Eredivisie top scorer last season.


West Ham are poised to make a £10m bid for teenage Croatia winger Ante Coric.

BOLTON NEWS


Bolton's refusal to pay compensation for their next manager means it is now set to be a toss-up between Nigel Adkins and Steve Cotterill.

TALK

Right, let's kick things off this morning with a quick roundup of some of the biggest stories making today's back pages...

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is ready to hijack Arsenal's bid for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata and offer £47m for the 23-year-old (Sun)


Chelsea are pondering a £31m offer for Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi after he turned down the chance to join West Ham (Mirror)


Leicester are plotting a £15m move for Watford striker Troy Deeney (Telegraph)


Tottenham are leading the race to sign Victor Wanyama as they look to bolster their midfield options (Star)


Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic has been offered to Galatasaray after a successful loan spell in Turkey with rivals Fenerbahce (Express)


Matteo Darmian is not in Jose Mourinho's plans at Man Utd and a deal could be done to sell him to Juventus (Mail)

TALK

Right, let's kick things off this morning with a quick roundup of some of the biggest stories making today's back pages...

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is ready to hijack Arsenal's bid for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata and offer £47m for the 23-year-old (Sun)


Chelsea are pondering a £31m offer for Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi after he turned down the chance to join West Ham (Mirror)


Leicester are plotting a £15m move for Watford striker Troy Deeney (Telegraph)


Tottenham are leading the race to sign Victor Wanyama as they look to bolster their midfield options (Star)


Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic has been offered to Galatasaray after a successful loan spell in Turkey with rivals Fenerbahce (Express)


Matteo Darmian is not in Jose Mourinho's plans at Man Utd and a deal could be done to sell him to Juventus (Mail)

NO CLUB DISTRACTIONS FOR ROBSON-KANU

Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu has shelved talks over his club future to focus on Euro 2016.

Robson-Kanu is available on a free transfer this summer and says he has spoken to Premier League clubs after ending his 12-year association with Reading.

But the 27-year-old - who expects to be fit for Wales' Euro 2016 opener against Slovakia after suffering a leg injury - says he will not be distracted by club matters over the next few weeks.

"It's a difficult position going into a major tournament," said Robson-Kanu.

"But I just want to focus on playing well and performing.

"I've put negotiations on hold with various clubs to kick on well in the tournament."

CROUCH CONSIDERS COACHING ROLE

Peter Crouch admits he is considering a coaching career once he retires as a player.

The Stoke striker, who is sitting his UEFA B coaching exams at the Welsh FA's course, says he always assumed he would work in the media once he quit playing.

But the 35-year-old is reconsidering those plans after his experience in Newport.

"Being a coach or manager? You never know," he said. "I've done little bits and pieces in the media but this is my first taste of coaching and I've really enjoyed it.

"I had been thinking of doing more media work when I retire but this course has made me have a re-think. It's opened my eyes a little bit.

"When you just go to training every day, you just worry about being a player. This is totally different, but I've learnt a lot."

WEST BROM WOULD 'LOVE' TO KEEP BERAHINO

West Brom technical director Nick Hammond says the Baggies would "love" to keep striker Saido Berahino at the Hawthorns this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have been chasing the England international - who is contracted to West Brom until the end of June 2017 - for some time now.

“I’ve had conversations with him and have been very impressed with him as an individual,” Hammond told the Express & Star.

“I like him a lot and think he’s a top player. I told him clearly I’d love him to be at the football club next season.

“He’s a very talented individual, he’s a good age, he’s a home-grown academy player.
“He’s the type of player I’d love to be here next year.”

Real Madrid are the 5/2 favourites with Sky Bet to sign Paul Pogba this summer. Manchester United can be backed at 3/1 and Chelsea are on offer at 7/2. The midfielder is priced up at 3/1 to remain with Juventus for the new season.

Will Pogba stay at Juventus?

NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

Newcastle are prioritising the signing of a striker this summer, but Spanish youngster Nano is not believed to be under consideration.
Rafael Benitez has not decided whether Adam Armstrong will be part of the Newcastle first-team next season, but Coventry City are ready to welcome the striker back with "open arms" if Benitez sanctions another loan move.

SUNDERLAND ECHO

Sunderland are being linked with Nice right-back Jeremy Pied, but face competition from "several clubs".



BIRMINGHAM MAIL

Aston Villa are on red alert after being informed Crystal Palace forward Dwight Gayle could be available this summer.

Birmingham City have spoken to Derby County about signing Ryan Shotton on a permanent basis.




THE SENTINEL

Leeds United are yet to receive an offer for left-back Charlie Taylor despite reports of talks held with Liverpool and Stoke City.

INGER

Watford have bid €10m to sign Juventus wide man Roberto Pereyra, according to Sky sources.

The Argentina international, 25, is contracted to the Serie A champions until the summer of 2020.

BOLTON NEAR PARKINSON DEAL

Bolton have agreed a compensation package with Bradford for manager Phil Parkinson, according to Sky sources.

Both League One clubs have been involved in discussions and have now agreed a fee, with Parkinson set to hold a news conference at Bolton tomorrow.