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Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:42 am

GOOD MORNING! FRIDAY 15TH JULY 2016
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" £6 MILL David Marshall "
Hull City are reportedly interested in signing David Marshall from Cardiff City in the summer transfer window for £6mill.
' £50 MILL '
Everton have been made aware that Manchester City are interested in signing defender John Stones this summer, Sky sources understand.
Sunderland's players have arrived back in the UK braced for Sam Allardyce's exit to take over England.
Georginio Wijnaldum's preference is to join Tottenham if he leaves Newcastle but the Magpies want more than £25m.
Leeds have been ordered to pay £290,000 in damages to former employee Lucy Ward.
BREAKING NEWS
Bournemouth have completed the signing of Jordon Ibe from Liverpool for a fee in the region of £15m. The winger has signed a four-year deal at the Vitality Stadium.
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:44 am
IBE COMPLETES BOURNEMOUTH MOVE
AFC Bournemouth have completed the signing of Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe for an undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old has penned a four-year deal at Vitality Stadium to become the club's fifth summer signing.
The England U21 international made 41 appearances for the Reds in all competitions last season, including six games in the Europa League as Jurgen Klopp’s side made it to the final.
Cherries chief executive, Neill Blake, said: "We’re delighted to bring Jordon to the football club.
"He played plenty of football with Liverpool last season and we’re looking forward to seeing him to continue to grow now with us, he’s a huge prospect.
"We’ve now signed five players this summer, all of whom have an abundance of potential.
"It shows that we’re serious about nurturing talent at this football club and we have the long term in mind when we say we want to stay in the Premier League."
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:46 am
' DAILY MAIL '
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had dinner with Paul Pogba in a restaurant in California.
Georginio Wijnaldum's preference is to join Tottenham if he leaves Newcastle but the Magpies want more than £25m.
Middlesbrough have agreed an £8m fee with Borussia Dortmund for Neven Subotic.
Eintracht Frankfurt want to take Manchester United youngster Guillermo Varela on loan.
Leicester star Jamie Vardy has had successful surgery on his long-term wrist injury.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:47 am
' THE SUN '
Sunderland's players have arrived back in the UK braced for Sam Allardyce's exit to take over England.
Chelsea target Joao Mario has decided to move to Inter Milan instead.
Borussia Dortmund are keen to save Moussa Sissoko from his Newcastle hell.
Leonardo Bonucci's move to Manchester City could move closer with Mehdi Benatia joining Juventus.
Celtic will become the first UK club to have rail seating in use for the first time this weekend.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:48 am
NANI’S VALENCIA MOVE COMPLETED
Valencia have completed the signing of Nani from Fenerbahce for €8.5m (£7.1m).
Nani joins the La Liga club on a three-year contract after just 12 months in Turkey, where runners-up Fenerbahce finished five points behind champions Besiktas.
The transfer fee between the two clubs was agreed during the European Championship but they had to wait due to the Portugal international's exploits in the competition.
The winger was part of the successful Portugal team that triumphed at Euro 2016 in France, playing every game of the tournament including the 1-0 extra-time victory over the hosts in the final.
Nani, who has 103 caps for his country, said in his press conference: "I know some players and I've had the chance to talk to the coach today. I chose Valencia because it was the best option for me."
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:49 am
' THE GUARDIAN '
Schalke are braced for a £35m bid from Manchester City for striker Leroy Sane.
Leeds have been ordered to pay £290,000 in damages to former employee Lucy Ward.
Christian Benteke is willing to stay at Liverpool and fight for his place despite interest from other clubs.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:50 am
' DAILY MIRROR '
Liverpool could need a new centre-back after Joe Gomez suffered Achilles injury.
Antonio Conte will call on Chelsea's ex-Italians for advice on managing the club.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:51 am
' DAILY STAR '
Southampton are to offer Dusan Tadic a new contract to keep him at the club.
Newcastle target Peter Crouch has begged Mark Hughes for more game-time at Stoke.
Claudio Ranieri has told N'Golo Kante to hurry up and decide whether or not he wants to leave Leicester for Chelsea.
Bournemouth striker Tokelo Rantie is wanted by Leeds and he has refused to go on the Cherries' pre-season tour.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:17 am
Blackburn manager Owen Coyle wants to sign a new frontman before the summer transfer window closes at the end of August.
Blackburn have not received a third offer from Newcastle for central defender Grant Hanley having already turning down bids of £3.5m and £4.5m for their captain.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:18 am
' £50 MILL '
Everton have been made aware that Manchester City are interested in signing defender John Stones this summer, Sky sources understand.
The Toffees board does not want to sell the England centre-back, and Sky Sports News HQ understands it will take a bid of at least £50m to lure him away.
Stones - who has been away with the England squad at Euro 2016 - is due to report back for pre-season training on Monday.
Everton are not saying anything regarding his future and, with no offers registered, they expect Stones to join team-mates on Monday as scheduled.
However, we understand that Stones has made it clear to boss Ronald Koeman that he wishes to leave
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 6:41 am
PAYET '100% STAYING'
Dimitri Payet has insisted he is "100 per cent staying at West Ham".
The 29-year-old had been linked with with a move away from the London club after a number of impressive performances during his country's run to the final of Euro 2016.
But the former Marseille player, who helped the Hammers to a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League last season, has stressed his commitment to Slaven Bilic's team.
"I've heard about all the interest and I'm flattered. But I love West Ham," Payet told the Sun. "We had a fantastic season and I can't wait to play in the Olympic Stadium.
"I'm 100 per cent staying at West Ham, I love the club. I can tell the Hammers fans that."
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:45 am
SWANSEA TARGET ALLEN RETURN
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Swansea will wait to discover the outcome of Joe Allen’s talks with Liverpool before deciding whether to press ahead with a move for the midfielder, according to Sky sources.
Allen, who left Swansea for Liverpool in a £15m deal in 2012, has one year remaining on his current contract at Anfield and has yet to hold talks over an extension.
The 26-year-old struggled to establish himself as a regular starter following the arrival of Jurgen Klopp as manager in October, making just eight Premier League starts.
Allen is yet to link up with the Liverpool squad ahead of the new season and is enjoying an extended period of rest after helping Wales reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016 this summer.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:47 am
SPURS IN FOR WIJNALDUM?
Tottenham are interested in signing Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle, but are put off by the £25m price tag, according to the Daily Mail.
Tottenham have already signed Vincent Janssen and Victor Wanyama this summer, and now reportedly want the 25-year-old from relegated Newcastle.
Pochettino is also looking at FC Mainz' midfielder Yunus Malli, say the Mail.
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:47 am
BARCA IN FOR VIETTO?
Barcelona are poised to start negotiations with Atletico Madrid over Luciano Vietto after agreeing terms with the Argentine striker, reports AS.
Vietto is the man Barca want to reinforce their attacking options, with coach Luis Enrique keen to finally secure the services of a forward to play back-up to Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
The La Liga champions have already reached an agreement with Vietto and they must now seal the deal with Atleti. Senior Barca figures are expected to initiate talks with their Atleti counterparts shortly.
Barca know that Vietto could cost €20m, the fee Atletico Madrid paid Villarreal for him last summer, but they will look to lower that amount.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:58 am
SWANSEA KEY TO ALLEN MOVE?
Sky Bet make Swansea 5/2 to sign Allen during the current transfer window. He's 1/2 to remain an Anfield player, with Celtic 9/1 and Sevilla 16/1 to secure his services.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:00 am
" Hull lining up £6m bid for Cardiff Star player '
Hull City are reportedly interested in signing David Marshall from Cardiff City in the summer transfer window.
Friday 15th July 2015
Hull City are interested in signing David Marshall from Cardiff City in the summer transfer window, according to The Sun (print edition, page 57, July 15, 2016).
It has been reported by the British tabloid that Hull are lining up a £6 million bid for the 31-year-old goalkeeper.
The Tigers are looking at Marshall in the wake of the long-term injury suffered by Allan McGregor, according to the report.
Goalkeeper McGregor, who is 34 years of age, has been ruled out of action for six months, claims The Sun.
Marshall has been on the books of Cardiff since 2009 and has a contract with the Bluebirds until June 2018, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.
The Scotland international is a very experienced and able goalkeeper, and he would be a good signing for Hull.
The 31-year-old former Celtic and Norwich City goalkeeper knows the Premier League and English football inside out.
Hull will feature in the Premier League next season after winning promotion from the Championship via the playoffs at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:00 am
" Hull lining up £6m bid for Cardiff Star player '
Hull City are reportedly interested in signing David Marshall from Cardiff City in the summer transfer window.
Friday 15th July 2015
Hull City are interested in signing David Marshall from Cardiff City in the summer transfer window, according to The Sun (print edition, page 57, July 15, 2016).
It has been reported by the British tabloid that Hull are lining up a £6 million bid for the 31-year-old goalkeeper.
The Tigers are looking at Marshall in the wake of the long-term injury suffered by Allan McGregor, according to the report.
Goalkeeper McGregor, who is 34 years of age, has been ruled out of action for six months, claims The Sun.
Marshall has been on the books of Cardiff since 2009 and has a contract with the Bluebirds until June 2018, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.
The Scotland international is a very experienced and able goalkeeper, and he would be a good signing for Hull.
The 31-year-old former Celtic and Norwich City goalkeeper knows the Premier League and English football inside out.
Hull will feature in the Premier League next season after winning promotion from the Championship via the playoffs at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:00 am
" Hull lining up £6m bid for Cardiff Star player '
Hull City are reportedly interested in signing David Marshall from Cardiff City in the summer transfer window.
Friday 15th July 2015
Hull City are interested in signing David Marshall from Cardiff City in the summer transfer window, according to The Sun (print edition, page 57, July 15, 2016).
It has been reported by the British tabloid that Hull are lining up a £6 million bid for the 31-year-old goalkeeper.
The Tigers are looking at Marshall in the wake of the long-term injury suffered by Allan McGregor, according to the report.
Goalkeeper McGregor, who is 34 years of age, has been ruled out of action for six months, claims The Sun.
Marshall has been on the books of Cardiff since 2009 and has a contract with the Bluebirds until June 2018, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.
The Scotland international is a very experienced and able goalkeeper, and he would be a good signing for Hull.
The 31-year-old former Celtic and Norwich City goalkeeper knows the Premier League and English football inside out.
Hull will feature in the Premier League next season after winning promotion from the Championship via the playoffs at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:54 am
SKY SPORTS
Hull City are interested in signing Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall from Cardiff City, according to Sky sources.
Newly-promoted Hull will be without Marshall's international colleague Allan McGregor until at least November due to a back injury.
McGregor missed Hull City's Championship play-off victory over Sheffield Wednesday after injuring himself in the last regular season game against Rotherham and now requires surgery.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:08 am
RANIERI: I'D UNDERSTAND KANTE EXIT
Claudio Ranieri has admitted he would understand if N'Golo Kante decided to leave Leicester this summer, but hopes the midfielder signs a new contract with the Premier League champions.
Sky sources understand Leicester have offered the France international a new four-year deal amid speculation that a host of European clubs are interested in signing him this summer.
When asked about Kante's future, Ranieri told the Leicester Mercury: "I don't know. I know one thing, we have offered a new deal of a contract to him.
"I don't want to lose him. I don't want to, but I could understand if he wants to go."
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:33 am
NEWCASTLE: NO BIDS FOR DUO
Despite reports today saying Tottenham have tested the water with a move for Georginio Wijnaldum, Newcastle sources are telling us they have had no bid for either him or Moussa Sissoko.
Wijnaldum is with the squad in Ireland on their pre-season training camp and we understand Newcastle are looking for £27m for him, almost double what they paid last summer. Sissoko remains on holiday having participated in Euro 2016 with France.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 11:12 am
NEIL: NO NORWICH EXODUS
Norwich City manager Alex Neil has assured fans he does not expect to lose any more of his key players during summer's transfer window.
Neil said: "It's important we send the right message out: We are not going to be losing our best players. Nathan was an exception to the rule. Everyone's got a price but we won't be allowing players to walk out the door for less than we value them."
On Robbie Brady, Neil added: "Robbie's got three years left, I think. The bottom line is we don't need to do anything.
"The simple fact is we're in control of the situation. And to be fair, they have all approached the pre-season really well. I'm not having conversations with players who are telling me they're unhappy.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:06 pm
Leeds United have been linked with Rochdale midfielder Callum Camps, seen as a future prospect and a potential replacement for Lewis Cook, who left last week for Premier League Bournemouth.
Camps, who has represented Northern Ireland at all youth levels, made 36 appearances in all competitions for Rochdale last season, scoring five goals.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:33 pm
" £1.5 MILL "
GIACCHERINI ‘CLOSE TO NAPOLI’
Sunderland’s Emanuele Giaccherini should complete a move to Napoli today, according to the Northern Echo.
The Italian midfielder, whose contract runs out next summer, will reportedly move for £1.5m.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 1:30 pm
Belgium sack Wilmots
Belgium boss Marc Wilmots has been sacked, the national FA has confirmed.
His last match as national head coach was, of course, that famous 3-1 quarter-final win for Wales during Euro 2016...
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 2:10 pm
Hull City 'a step closer' to Closing deal
Friday 15th July 2016
Hull City are edging ever closer to signing Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu, according to reports in the North East.
Manager Steve Bruce has made no secret of his interest in the former Reading man after he enjoyed a stellar Euro 2016 and the Hull Daily Mail say the club have met with Robson-Kanu’s representatives.
The newly-promoted side are hoping that the lure of a long-term contract will be enough to fend off competition for the in-demand striker’s signature.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 2:18 pm
Bradshaw to Barnsley!
Wales striker Tom Bradshaw has been reflecting on his move from Walsall to Barnsley.
Bradshaw has signed a three-year deal with the club and will join up with his new team mates immediately.
“I’m over the moon to get the deal over the line,” stated Bradshaw.
“It’s a massive club. I’m very excited to get started, meet the lads and show them what I can do.”
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Fri Jul 15, 2016 2:24 pm
WATFORD EXIT BERAHINO RACE
Friday 15th July 2016
Watford have pulled out of the race for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, according to the Express and Star.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 4:24 pm
READING IN FOR REACH
Reading are the latest Championship club to join the race to sign Middlesbrough winger Adam Reach, reports the Evening Gazette.
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