' ITS BREAKING NEWS & SHOCKS SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2016 '

GOOD MORNING! SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2016

Hello all of you early risers and welcome once again to the Forum dedicated Transfer Centre where we will be bringing you all the best and breaking news from the world of football.

It's been a busy few days as new deals and big players are announced, so what will come our way today?


Germany beat Italy for the first time in eight attempts to reach the Semi-Finals of the Euros on penalties



' LATEST ON JOE ALLEN '

Liverpool have placed a £14m valuation of midfielder Joe Allen following his performances for Wales at Euro 2016.



' WALES HERO HAL ROBSON-KANU '

Swansea are ready to launch a bid to sign Euro 2016 hero Hal Robson-Kanu, but they face competition from Celtic. (Sunday Express)



' SHOCK RETURN '

Robin van Persie could make a sensational return to the Premier League this summer after being offered to West Ham and Crystal Palace, The Sun on Sunday reports today.


" MANCHESTER UTD TO PAY RECORD £100 MILL FOR POGBA "

Manchester United have moved a step closer to making Paul Pogba the first £100m footballer by telling his club Juventus they will pay a world-record transfer fee to sign him, the Mail on Sunday reports this morning.

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PAPER TALK

Sunday 3rd July 2016

Here are the best lines from the national papers on Sunday morning:

Robin van Persie could make a sensational return to the Premier League this summer after being offered to West Ham and Crystal Palace. (The Sun on Sunday)


Stoke boss Mark Hughes has launched a last-ditch bid to hijack Nani's £7m move to Valencia. (Sunday Mirror)


Swansea are ready to launch a bid to sign Euro 2016 hero Hal Robson-Kanu, but they face competition from Celtic. (Sunday Express)


Liverpool have placed a £14m valuation of midfielder Joe Allen following his performances for Wales at Euro 2016. (The Mail on Sunday)


Pep Guardiola is trying to bring Toni Kroos and Luis Suarez to Manchester City this summer. (Sunday Mirror)

Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester United as the club’s most decorated player ever and, judging by the reactions of Red Devils players, he will be sorely missed at Old Trafford.

Giggs announced on Saturday he will be leaving United after 29 years at the clubin order to pursue his managerial ambitions elsewhere.

The 42-year-old made an indelible mark on United's history with 963 first-team appearances in all competitions after his debut in 1991 before becoming the club's assistant manager.

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MURRAY IN BRIGHTON TALKS

Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray holds talks with Brighton, according to Sky sources.

We understand the former Crystal Palace frontman will finalise a season-long loan to The Amex within the next 24 hours.

'CELTIC FAVOURTIES FOR ROBERTS'

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has said his side could be the favoured club for Manchester City youngster Patrick Roberts if he chooses to leave the Premier League club in the future.

The winger is currently in the middle of an 18-month loan deal with the Scottish champions, and Rodgers believes the experience Roberts has with the club could stand them in good stead for the future.

"The loan does two things. It allows the player to buy into the team, commit and take on responsibility. Also, it’s a chance for us to sell the club. There might be a point down the line where he has to leave City," the former Liverpool manager told the Daily Record.

“If he’s had a good experience with us, we probably stand a greater chance of bringing him here on a permanent basis. If he has a good experience and plays well, he might just end up signing for the club at a later time.

“We know he will go back at the end of this season but he probably won’t have a better preparation than he will get at Celtic – in terms of how they’ll want him to play. Then we will see what the future brings for him.”

RVP BACK TO THE PREM?

Robin van Persie could make a sensational return to the Premier League this summer after being offered to West Ham and Crystal Palace, The Sun on Sunday reports today.

The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker only joined Fenerbahce last summer, but would like a move back to London with the clubs looking for a replacement after missing out on Michy Batshuayi.

Fenerbahce president Azil Yildirim said earlier this week: “Van Persie? We’re waiting for buyers, if he wants to be sold.”

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' DAILY MAIL '


Manchester United have moved a step closer to making Paul Pogba the first £100m footballer by telling his club Juventus they will pay a world-record transfer fee to sign him.


Glenn Hoddle would be interested in talking to the Football Association about the vacant England manager's job - but has yet to hear from English football's governing body.


Liverpool have placed a £14m valuation of midfielder Joe Allen following his performances for Wales at Euro 2016.

' THE SUN ON SUNDAY '

The FA have made an approach to Steven Gerrard about taking up a role in the England youth setup whilst he completes his coaching badges.

Sven-Goran Eriksson says he would love to become England manager again, but doubts he would be given the chance.


Jose Mourinho will have clear-the-air talks with Manchester United defender Luke Shaw next week - after implying he was greedy when he was Chelsea boss.


Robin van Persie could make a sensational return to the Premier League this summer after being offered to West Ham and Crystal Palace.

' SUNDAY EXPRESS '

Arsenal will fight to keep Arsene Wenger from becoming the next England manager - by offering him a new contract.

Manchester City are poised to sign goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Uruguayan club Deportivo Maldonado for £7.5m.

Swansea are ready to launch a bid to sign Euro 2016 hero Hal Robson-Kanu, but they face competition from Celtic.

Swansea will also open contract talks with Gylfi Sigurdsson as soon as the Iceland international returns from Euro 2016.

West Ham are in a battle with Besiktas for Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez.

Brendan Rodgers is hoping to convince Tom Rogic and Stefan Johansen to extend their Celtic careers.

' THE STAR '

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is refusing to be knocked back in his bid to land Torino star Bruno Peres for £15m.


Tottenham are demanding £5m for their United States right-back DeAndre Yedlin, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland.

' THE SUNDAY MIRROR '


Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is a £35m target for Real Madrid.


Pep Guardiola is trying to bring Toni Kroos and Luis Suarez to Manchester City this summer.


Andy King is in line for a new three-year deal at champions Leicester as recognition of his service to the club.


Chelsea have won the £30m race to capture Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.


Yannick Bolasie could be heading for the exit door at Crystal Palace in the wake of Andros Townsend's switch to Selhurst Park, with West Ham keen on him.


Stoke boss Mark Hughes has launched a last-ditch bid to hijack Nani's £7m move to Valencia.

' THE OBSERVER '

England's Euro 2016 campaign was undermined by a deterioration in the working relationship between Roy Hodgson and Gary Neville and a series of disagreements among the coaching staff.

Lyon president Jean Michel Aulas claims West Ham target Alexandre Lacazette will still be at the Ligue 1 club next season.

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REDS’ ZIELINSKI BID REJECTED

Liverpool have had an £11.7million bid for Piotr Zielinski rejected by Udinese.

The BBC report the Reds’ offer for the Poland midfielder has been snubbed by the Serie A club despite the fact an identical offer from Napoli had previously been accepted.

Liverpool are understood to be hopeful of landing Zielinski at some stage, with the playmaker reportedly willing to see out the remaining two years on his Udinese contract before moving to Anfield on a free.

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MICHY ON THE MOVE

Reported Chelsea target Michy Batshuayi has written an open letter to Marseille supporters in which he says his departure from the club will be confirmed on Sunday.

The 22-year-old Belgium striker has been linked with a £33million move to Stamford Bridge after two successful years at the Stade Velodrome.

Without confirming his destination, he wrote in a post on his Twitter feed on Saturday evening: "It will be made official tomorrow, I will be leaving Olympique Marseille this summer."

EXCITED FOR CHELSEA

Antonio Conte admits there was a time when he hoped his stay with Italy would extend beyond Euro 2016, but harbours no regrets about his move to Chelsea.

Speaking after Italy's defeat in Bordeaux, Conte said: "The decision to leave the national team after two years was taken early and I don't deny there were moments when I'd have liked to have the opportunity to continue. But, because of certain developments, I wasn't able to go back on that.

"In November I thought I was continuing with the national side," he added. "Then I told the president of the Italian football federation of the great opportunity to join Chelsea Football Club.

"I wanted to return to the cut and thrust of club football. Now, I have the opportunity to start this exciting adventure."

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FOXES SIGN MENDEY

Premier League champions Leicester City have announced their fourth signing of the summer, signing Nampalys Mendy from OGC Nice on a four-year deal.

The central midfieler worked with manager Claudio Ranieri at AS Monaco and helped the club to promotion during the 2012/13 season.

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HUGHES TO HIJACK NANI DEAL

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has launched a last-ditch bid to hijack Nani's £7m move to Valencia, according to reports in the Sunday Mirror.

The former Manchester United winger has burst back onto the scene with some fine performances at Euro 2016, and despite only making his move to Fenerbahce last summer, he looks set to move to pastures new this summer.

Hughes had been targeting Nathan Redmond before his move to Southampton and sees Nani as the perfect replacement, with hopes still high of also landing Saido Berahino this time around.

French Police are praising the excellent behaviour of the Welsh Supporters who travelled to the Belgium game, South Wales Police confirm once again our fans behaviour was impecable

LATEST TRANSFER BETTING

Sky Bet have odds on all the big names featuring in the summer rumour mill. Among the most likely to make a move is Juan Mata, just 2/5 to sign for Everton, and John Stones at 1/2 to join Manchester City. Christian Benteke is long odds-on for Crystal Palace at 1/8 and Manchester United are 10/11 to sign Paul Pogba.

If you're looking for a spot of value then the signature of Hal Robson-Kanu is up for grabs, with Swansea leading the chase at 3/1 from Celtic at 6/1.

BREAKING NEWS

Arsenal agree deal to sign Japan forward Takuma Asano from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

The 21-year-old made his full international debut for Japan in August 2015 and has gained five caps.

During his time with Takuma Asano he made 56 appearances, scoring 11 goals.

PAYET TO BARCELONA OR REAL MADRID?

West Ham chief David Gold has admitted Dimitri Payet could leave the club if Barcelona or Real Madrid come after him, in an interview with The Sun.

The midfielder has starred for hosts France at Euro 2016 and scored 12 goals in 38 appearances for the Hammers last season.

While insisting no approaches for Payet have been made, Gold said it would be hard to prevent the 29-year-old playmaker from moving to La Liga if the giants came calling.

BREAKING NEWS ' Aaron Ramsey '

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Aaron Ramsey has eclipsed even Gareth Bale as the number one player at Euro 2016 and Barcelona are ready to offer £40mill to Arsenal to secure his services, who paid Cardiff City just under £5mill.

Glenn Murray has returned to Brighton & Hove Albion on a season-long loan from Bournemouth. The 32-year-old striker, who previously spent four years with the Seagulls, helping the south-coast club reach the Championship with his 22 goals in the 2010-11 campaign, joined Bournemouth from Crystal Palace last September.

He made 10 Premier League appearances, scoring three goals as Bournemouth secured their top-flight status, but has now opted to join Chris Hughton at the Amex Stadium.

Speaking from a pre-season training camp in Tenerife, the Seagulls manager told the club’s website: “Everyone at the club, and the supporters, know what Glenn will offer us. He is a real attacking presence who can lead the line, he’s powerful in the air, and his goalscoring record speaks for itself.


Leicester City sign Nice midfielder Nampalys Mendy for £10m
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“He is a different type of striker to those we have got at the club already and will give us an extra option going forward.

“Most importantly he knows the Championship well, he knows how to score goals at this level and what it takes to get out of this division.

“The move has been a long time in the making and the recruitment department has done an excellent job to finally get the deal over the line. He is a proven goalscorer and an excellent addition to the squad.”