' ANOTHER BIG DAY OF TRANSFERS SATURDAY 9TH JULY '

' ANOTHER BIG DAY OF TRANSFERS SATURDAY 9TH JULY '

Good day and welcome to the Cardiff City Transfer Centre - your one-stop shop for all the latest news and gossip from across the globe. We're all set and ready to go for another action-packed day of transfer dealings, we hope you are too! Be sure to keep it here throughout the day...


Wales boss Chris Coleman has said that he will step down after the 2018 World Cup campaign, when he hopes to be offered another chance to manage abroad


Arsenal have rejected a £30m offer from Juventus for Chile striker Alexis Sanchez.


Jurgen Klinsmann is in talks with the Football Association after becoming the clear favourite for the England job.



AC Milan star Carlos Bacca is on the verge of a £26m move to West Ham.



' LEICESTER SIGN MUSA '

Another breaking transfer this as Leicester City announced the signing of striker Ahmed Musa from CKSA Moscow on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The Nigeria international scored 13 goals in 30 league games for the Russian club last term, and has become the Premier League champions' fourth signing of the summer.





' FOOTBALL MOST EXPENSIVE RETURN '

Sky sources understand Manchester United have opened talks over a £100m deal to sign their former player Paul Pogba.




" PL TRIO CHASE WALES STAR HAL ROBSON-KANU "

Wales hero Hal Robson-Kanu is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war, with Sky sources indicating three Premier League clubs have begun negotiations with the striker’s representatives.

Release by Championship side Reading in June, it appears free agent Robson-Kanu will not be short of offers from clubs following his exploits at Euro 2016, where he played a key role in Wales’ run to the semi-finals.

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KLINSMANN FOR ENGLAND?

Jurgen Klinsmann is in discussions with England to become their new manager, according to Germany general manager Oliver Bierhoff.

The Three Lions are looking for a manager to replace Roy Hodgson after his exit in the wake of England's dismal Euro 2016 campaign and former Germany and current USA boss Klinsmann is one of several reported candidates.

The 51-year-old ex-Tottenham striker was at the helm of the Germany side when they began their renaissance in 2006 and Bierhoff says he would be a "good fit" for England.

Bierhoff, who was appointed to his current role by Klinsmann, let slip the apparent developments in a post-tournament briefing in Paris after Germany were beaten in the Euro 2016 semi-final by France.

He was quoted in several national newspapers as saying: "Since the arrival of Jurgen Klinsmann - who I think is in discussions with England - we have also given the national team a certain pride, atmosphere and organisation.

"The success of the story is the high quality but also the good organisation and good atmosphere we have in the group."

MATA TO MERSEYSIDE?

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has admitted a deal to bring Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata to Goodison Park is possible.

The Spaniard’s future at Old Trafford was plunged into doubt by the appointment of Jose Mourinho, who sold Mata to United when he was manager of Chelsea.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s arrival has raised further question marks over Mata’s future, with the 28-year-old heavily linked with Everton.

And when asked by fans whether a deal for Mata was on the cards, Koeman was quoted in the Daily Express as saying: "Yes, it is possible.”

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PAPER TALK

Saturday 9th July 2016


Here’s a round-up of the main transfer stories making the back pages of Saturday’s newspapers...

Jurgen Klinsmann is in talks with the Football Association after becoming clear favourite for the England job. (Daily Mirror)


Shanghai are set to lodge £35m N'Golo Kante bid as the chase for Leicester midfielder hots up. (Daily Mirror)



Juventus and France star Paul Pogba has told friends he is ready to return to Manchester United after Euro 2016, according to reports. (The Sun)


Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing £21m-rated Benfica ace Talisca this summer. (Daily Star)


Arsenal have rejected a £30m offer from Juventus for Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez. (Daily Mail)


Everton boss Ronald Koeman admits a deal for Manchester United's Juan Mata is possible. (Daily Express)


AC Milan star Carlos Bacca is on the verge of a £26m move to West Ham. (Daily Telegraph)

BAGGIES DEAL FOR BERAHINO?

Saido Berahino has been offered a new four-year deal at West Brom, Sky sources understand.

Berahino has a year left to run on his current deal at The Hawthorns and Stoke City are reportedly willing to pay £16m for the striker.

' DAILY MIRROR '


Jurgen Klinsmann is in talks with the Football Association after becoming the clear favourite for the England job.


Arsenal have rejected a string of enquiries for France striker Olivier Giroud.


Shanghai are set to lodge a £35m bid for N'Golo Kante as the chase for the Leicester midfielder hots up.


West Ham have rejected the chance to sign Robin van Persie, even though the former Arsenal and Manchester United striker was willing to take a huge pay cut to join them.


Chelsea are determined not to give up on Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, despite Manchester City's willingness to offer up to £51m for him.

' THE SUN '


Pep Guardiola will give Joe Hart and Raheem Sterling the chance to prove they can be part of his Manchester City revolution, but the England flops have been warned they will be dumped if they do not come up to scratch.


Juventus and France star Paul Pogba has told friends he is ready to return to Manchester United after Euro 2016, according to reports.


Eden Hazard has no plans to leave Chelsea this summer and is ready to become a 'special' player next season.


West Ham have offered almost £20m for Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini, according to Italian media.

' THE STAR '

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing £21m-rated Benfica ace Talisca this summer.


West Brom have offered striker Saido Berahino a new £10m contract.

' DAILY MAIL '

Arsenal have rejected a £30m offer from Juventus for Chile striker Alexis Sanchez.

Manchester United's huge overhaul of their scouting department has seen an ex-Rangers coach, Tommy Moller Nielsen, become the Old Trafford club's eyes and ears in Scandinavia.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has emerged as a leading contender to become the next England manager.

Crystal Palace have put a £28m price-tag on Yannick Bolasie following Andros Townsend's arrival at the club.

' DAILY EXPRESS '

Everton boss Ronald Koeman admits a deal for Manchester United's Juan Mata is possible.


Rangers duo Martyn Waghorn and James Tavernier have turned down contract extensions.


West Brom have offered striker Saido Berahino a new four-year deal worth £10m in a bid to ward off interest from Stoke and Watford.


West Ham's Enner Valencia is keen on a potential move to Lazio, according to his agent.

' DAILY TELEGRAPH '

AC Milan star Carlos Bacca is on the verge of a £26m move to West Ham.


Leicester City are pursuing Burnley defender Michael Keane after their £16m club-record swoop for Ahmed Musa.

' THE TIMES '

Wales boss Chris Coleman has said that he will step down after the 2018 World Cup campaign, when he hopes to be offered another chance to manage abroad.

ERIKSSON WANTS KANTE

Sven Goran Eriksson’s club Shanghai SIPG are determined to sign Leicester midfielder N’Golo Kante and are willing to table £35m deal, report the Daily Mirror.

The in-demand Leicester midfielder has attracted interest from Arsenal, Juventus, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

However, Eriksson’s Chinese club are confident they can offer the kind of fee and wages that will scare off European rivals.

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SANTON’S SUNDERLAND DEAL COLLAPSES

Sunderland have pulled out of a deal to sign Inter Milan full-back Davide Santon after negotiations between the two clubs broke down.

The former Newcastle defender travelled to the North East for talks and a medical after a fee had reportedly been agreed for the Italy international.

However, Sam Allardyce's side announced on Friday evening in a short statement the deal to sign the 25-year-old was off.

"Sunderland AFC will not be pursuing its interest in Inter Milan player Davide Santon, after negotiations between the two clubs failed to reach a positive conclusion,” a statement read.

NEW DEAL SURPRISES KLOPP

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he was surprised to be offered a new contract so early in his time at the club - but had no hesitation in accepting.

The German has signed a six-year deal just nine months after arriving at Anfield, with Liverpool owners, Fenway Sports Group, tying him down to 2022 so he can plan for the medium to long-term. "Signing a new contract is like having a penalty. Now we have to finish it," Klopp said after Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Tranmere on Friday.

"When you talk about six years, it is a really long time in football; it is like 60 years. When they asked me, I was surprised but it felt right and now we are all happy.

"I asked myself 'Is this the right option? Do I want to train another team?' I asked my coaches and my family and they all said 'No'. It's all about getting the right signs."

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ARSENAL TARGET JOINS MONACO

Lille defender Djibril Sidibe has snubbed reported interest from Arsenal to join Monaco.

The 23-year-old French full-back has signed a five-year deal at the Stade Louis II and joins for an undisclosed fee.

"It's a great honour for me to have signed for Monaco," Sidibe told the club's official website.

"Monaco are a club with a huge history in Ligue 1 and I am very satisfied to be here.

"I am focused on my sporting ambitions and Monaco are the right club for me to take the next step in my career."

PL TRIO CHASE ROBSON-KANU

Wales hero Hal Robson-Kanu is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war, with Sky sources indicating three Premier League clubs have begun negotiations with the striker’s representatives.

Release by Championship side Reading in June, it appears free agent Robson-Kanu will not be short of offers from clubs following his exploits at Euro 2016, where he played a key role in Wales’ run to the semi-finals.

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BARNSLEY WANT KENT LOAN

Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom has confirmed his interest in taking Liverpool youngster Ryan Kent on loan after catching his eye during a spell with Coventry last term.

"He is a good player and he did well against us last season," the Tykes manager told the Barnsley Chronicle. "He certainly fits into the bracket of player that we are after."

NO UTD OFFER FOR LOZANO

Manchester United have not made an offer for Mexico forward Hirving Lozano, says Pachuca manager Diego Alonso after club vice-president Andres Fassi said that negotiations between the two clubs were ongoing.

"Logically there is going to be interest but there have been no offers. If we get an offer he will be the first to know it, but we plan for El Chucky to be with us throughout the rest of the season," Alonso told reporters.

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HANLEY TO NEWCASTLE?

Blackburn captain Grant Hanley is a major transfer target for Championship rivals Newcastle United, the Lancashire Telegraph reports.

Magpies manager Rafa Benintez is keen to add a centre-back with proven Championship experience, but Rovers are not yet considering offers for his services.

BLUES BID FOR KOULIBALY

Chelsea have bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in a deal that could cost £34m, the London Evening Standard reports.

New boss Antonio Conte is on the hunt for a new centre-back, and has also identified John Stones and Leonardo Bonucci as targets.

READING SIGN MENDES

Reading have completed the signing of Joseph Mendes from Le Harve, with the forward signing a two-year deal.

The Frenchman is the Royals' third signing of the summer, and scored nine goals in 24 league starts for the Ligue 2 side last term.

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BLADES BAG FLECK

Bramall Lane is transfer central this evening as Sheffield United announce their second signing of the day, bringing in John Fleck on a free transfer.

The midfielder has signed a three-year deal with the Blades and was an integral member of Coventry City's team last season, making 43 appearances in all competitions.

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BREAKING NEWS

Bournemouth have signed Lewis Cook on a four-year deal from Leeds United.

The fee is £7m rising to £10m with add-ons and the midfielder has signed a four-year deal at the Vitality Stadium.

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SANTON DEAL OFF

Sunderland will not be signing Davide Santon, the club have announced.

"Sunderland AFC will not be pursuing its interest in Inter Milan player Davide Santon, after negotiations between the two clubs failed to reach a positive conclusion," they said in a released statement.

RAITH SIGN DEFENDER

Raith Rovers have announced the signing of French defender Jean-Yves M'voto from Polish side Zawisza Bydgoszcz.

The 6ft 4in centre-back has previously played for Oldham, Barnsley and Leyton Orient after coming through the youth ranks at Paris St Germain.

O'CONNELL JOINS THE BLADES

Jack O'Connell has joined Sheffield United from Brentford for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.

The defender spent 18 months at Griffin Park after arriving in January 2015, and made 18 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club.

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OLDHAM APPOINT ROBSON

Oldham Atheltic have appointed Motherwell manager Steve Robinson.

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SUBOTIC IN BORO TALKS

Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic has held talks with Premier League new boys Middlesbrough, according to Sky sources.

Dortmund have given the Serbia international permission to travel to Teesside, and he was shown around the club's facilities on Thursday.

Subotic would cost Middlesbrough in the region of £8m.

Sky Sports News HQ also understands Sunderland are interested in the 27-year-old, but he isn't currently a priority for Sam Allardyce.

BREAKING NEWS

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse joins Shandong Luneng.