' TODAYS FOOTBALL BREAKING NEWS / THURS 28TH JULY 2016 '

' TODAYS FOOTBALL BREAKING NEWS / THURS 28TH JULY 2016 '


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Manchester City have had a £40m bid for John Stones rejected and will consider an 11th hour move for Leonardo Bonucci if Vincent Kompany fails to convince Pep Guardiola he can overcome his injury nightmare. (Manchester Evening News)





Atletico Madrid and Sevilla have opened talks with Hal Robson-Kanu's representatives.



BREAKING NEWS

Chelsea have made an improved £38m bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to Sky in Italy.



Wolves are set to sign Anderson Talisca in an astonishing £20m move following club takeover


Leonardo Ulloa has told Leicester he wants to join Swansea City



Let’s take a look at a few of the headlines making the back pages of the national newspapers this morning…

Valencia have rated Arsenal target Shkodran Mustafi at £21m. (Daily Star)

Manchester City face losing centre-back Eliaquim Mangala to Valencia. (The Sun)

Barcelona could make a shock swoop for Newcastle's Ayoze Perez. (Daily Mail)

Zinedine Zidane is ready to gazump Manchester United's world record bid for Paul Pogba. (Daily Express)

Manchester City could go back in for Leonardo Bonucci if Vincent Kompany continues to struggle for fitness. (The Guardian)

CITY, EVERTON IN STONES TALKS

Manchester City are in talks with Everton over a possible purchase of England international defender John Stones.

But City want to complete a deal for less than the £50m valuation placed on Stones by the Merseyside club.

The 22-year-old, who has 10 international caps for England, was the subject of three transfer bids by Chelsea in last season's summer transfer window - all of them turned down by Everton.

It is also understood City are in talks to sign Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus and Marlos Moreno, and that while they retain an interest in Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, they would shelve any plans to sign him if they could acquire Stones.

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' DAILY MAIL '

Sunderland defender Adam Mathews is to join Championship side Bristol City on loan

Manchester City target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he is happy to stay at Borussia Dortmund

Liverpool outcast has been offered a career lifeline with a potential move to Besiktas

Manchester City are edging closer to a £50m deal for Everton defender John Stones

West Ham's new home could be known as the Tesco Stadium after it emerged the supermarket giant is poised to join the race to secure naming rights for the Olympic Stadium

Wolves are set to sign Anderson Talisca in an astonishing £20m move following club takeover

Leicester have agreed a £7.4m deal to sign Bartosz Kapustka from Cracovia

Barcelona could make a shock swoop for Newcastle's Ayoze Perez

' THE MIRROR '

Republic of Ireland number two Roy Keane watched Barcelona train at England HQ in Burton-on-Trent

Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt watched Manchester United reserves win at Salford City

' DAILY STAR '

Arsenal have earmarked Eddie Howe as a potential successor to Arsene Wenger

Paul Pogba could do his Manchester United medical in the USA

Valencia have rated Arsenal target Shkodran Mustafi at £21m

Leonardo Ulloa has told Leicester he wants to join Swansea City

' THE SUN '

Manchester City face losing centre-back Eliaquim Mangala to Valencia

Leonardo Ulloa has told Leicester he wants to leave the champions to join Swansea

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has admitted they cannot "outgun" their big-spending rivals

' DAILY EXPRES '

Zinedine Zidane is ready to gazump Manchester United's world record bid for Paul Pogba

Eden Hazard has vowed to repay Chelsea for his "very bad season" and drive the club back to the top of the Premier League

' THE GUARDIAN '

Manchester United expect to complete Paul Pogba's transfer from Juventus in the next 48 hours

Manchester City could go back in for Leonardo Bonucci if Vincent Kompany continues to struggle for fitness



' THE TELEGRAPH '


Premier League clubs could be forced to have a pitch-side away section

SPURS CLOSING ON NKOUDOU

Sources in France have told us the deal to take Georges-Kevin Nkoudou from Marseille to Tottenham has been agreed.

Sky Sports News HQ understands the fee to be in the region of £10.9m.

Nkoudou’s imminent arrival means Clinton Njie will join Marseille on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer.

Another source has said there are still a few fine details to sort out before the deals get over the line.

But looking more like a case of when and not if that the transfers will go through.

GUNNERS SEEK DEFENDER

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed Per Mertesacker's knee injury means he will be looking for a new central defender.

"We have bad news on Per Mertesacker," Wenger said on the official Arsenal website.

"He played in Lens on Friday night, he finished the game and had a little pain on his knee. We found out the next day that it was much more serious than expected.

"He had surgery yesterday in Germany. It all went well. I know you will ask me for how long he will be out. I don't know that, it's months, but I don't know how long he will be out for."

BERAHINO BATTLE

Both Stoke City and Crystal Palace have tabled bids for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, according to Sky sources.

We understand the Potters bid is worth £20m while Palace is valued at £20m plus add-ons.

West Brom haven't accepted or rejected the offers – it is understood they are not entering into negotiations until they have a replacement lined up.

Berahino, 22, has a year left on his contract at The Hawthorns.

SWANS TARGET ULLOA

Swansea have made an enquiry for Leicester City forward Leonardo Ulloa, according to Sky sources.

With Bafetimbi Gomis finalising a move to Marseille and Alberto Paloschi already moved to Atalanta, we are told Swansea want to bring in two new strikers to the club.

Bristol City have completed the signing of Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ivan Lucic on two-year deal, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

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Arsenal cannot afford to make 'huge mistakes' or 'outgun' their richer rivals in the transfer market this summer, according to CEO Ivan Gazidis. (London Evening Standard)



Dortmund have been left unmoved by the latest reports linking Manchester City with striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. (Manchester Evening News)


Liverpool are set to send another of their young talents out on loan, with Taiwo Awoniyi expected to join Dutch side NEC Nijmegen. (Liverpool Echo)


Sunderland are finally making progress in transfer talks with Rubin Kazan for Yann M'Vila, according to sources in Russia. (Sunderland Echo)



Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia has stated that the club are powerless over the future of Idrissa Gana. (Birmingham Mail)


West Brom remain interested in Leicester City's Jeffrey Schlupp and are preparing a new bid in the region of £10m. (Express & Star)


Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Manchester City in the queue for Swansea City's Andre Ayew. (South Wales Evening Post)


QPR and Fulham are both keeping an eye on Chelsea hotshot Patrick Bamford with a potential loan move in mind for the Chelsea striker. (Fulham Chronicle)

BREAKING NEWS

Chelsea have made an improved £38m bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to Sky in Italy.

We understand the Serie A club are yet to respond to the latest offer.

'LAZIO AGREE THAUVIN DEAL'

Lazio have reached an agreement with Newcastle for winger Florian Thauvin, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The report suggests the deal will be a permanent move with Lazio paying 12m euros to the Championship club.

KLOPP: SAKHO HAS REDS FUTURE

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has indicated Mamadou Sakho still has a future at the club despite being sent home from the club's pre-season tour of the United States.

Klopp decided to take the action after the 26-year-old missed a flight, a treatment session and was late for a meal. And the former Borussia Dortmund boss expects to resolve the situation with the Reds defender when the squad returns to Merseyside.

"He missed the departure of the plane, he missed a session and then was late for a meal," Klopp said.

"I have to build a group here, I have to start anew, so I thought it maybe made sense that he flew home to Liverpool and after eight days, when we come back, we can talk about it."

Sheffield Wednesday are close to completing the double signing of Watford duo Daniel Pudil and Almen Abdi

WEST HAM BACK IN FOR PEREYRA?

West Ham have made a new attempts to sign Juventus midfielder Roberto Pereyra, reports Sport Mediaset.

The report suggests the Hammers are set to make a £15m bid for the 25-year-old.

Bristol City have completed the signing of Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ivan Lucic on two-year deal, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

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Atletico Madrid and Sevilla have opened talks with Hal Robson-Kanu's representatives.

ARDLEY TARGETING STRIKER

AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley has said he is targeting a centre-forward as the club prepare for their first season in League One and is also hoping to sign trialist Sean Kelly on a permanent deal.

"We are still trying to get Sean’s deal over the line because we think he will be a really good addition for us," Ardley told the club's official website.

"Then we are looking for that centre-forward – there is nothing that we are hiding on that. But we are trying to get it right. We want to bring one in that everyone will say ‘well, he’s a good signing’. If we cannot get it right before Saturday week (Walsall game), we will keep working hard on it.”

GUARDIOLA: CITY WANT STONES AND SANE

Man City boss Pep Guardiola has again confirmed the club are interested in signing both Schalke winger Leroy Sane and Everton defender John Stones.

Speaking after City beat Borussia Dortmund 6-5 on penalties today, Guardiola said: “Sane’s a Schalke player, it could happen, if he comes I'm happy, but if he stays I'm happy for Schalke fans.”

As for City’s ongoing pursuit of Stones, Guardiola added: “Everyone knows we are going to try, but I don't know what's going to happen.”

Hal Robson-Kanu to hold sensational talks with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid and Sevilla - reports

Thursday 28th July 2016

BY MATTHEW SOUTHCOMBE

The Wales striker has been searching for a new club since becoming a free agent during Euro 2016


Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates scoring his side's second goalWales' Hal Robson-Kanu

Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu is attracting interest from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, according to reports.

The former Reading striker became a free agent the day before he scored a stunning goal against Belgium to help Wales into the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

Since he returned from that historic Euro 2016 journey, he has been looking for a new club and was said to be on the verge of joining Hull City before Steve Bruce left the club.


Sky Sports are now reporting that representatives from the two La Liga clubs have been in touch with Robson-Kanu's agent and are flying to the UK to hold further talks.

A move to Champions League finalists Atletico or Europa League winners Sevilla would be a huge shock, though the latter could be in the market for a new front man with Fernando Llorente linked with a move to Swansea City among other clubs.

Swansea’s Josh Vickers has joined League Two side Barnet on a season-long loan

KERALA LAND HUGHES

Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters, co-owned by Sachin Tendulkar, have announced the signing of former Newcastle and Fulham defender Aaron Hughes.

The 36-year old started three of Northern Ireland’s games at Euro 2016 and turned down an offer from Oldham to join Steve Coppell’s side.

HULL MANAGERIAL INTERVIEWS UNDERWAY

Hull City have told Sky Sports that interviews are underway to find a new manager and will continue over the weekend.

The Tigers expect the process to be completed by Monday and hope to make an appointment by the end of next week.

BAYERN 'BLOCK' CLEMENT BID

Bayern Munich will block any attempt by the FA to offer Paul Clement an England role under Sam Allardyce, Sky sources understand.

Clement, who was sacked by Derby in February, is joint assistant manager at Bayern alongside Hermann Gerland, but had been earmarked for a role in Allardyce's team with the national side.

REGIONAL PAPER TALK


28/07/16

Let’s take a look at some of the headlines making the back pages of this afternoon’s regional newspapers…

Moussa Sissoko is wanted by Real Madrid but Newcastle United are yet to receive a firm offer from the La Liga side. (Newcastle Chronicle)


Arsenal have joined West Ham in the race to sign Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic. (London Evening Standard)



Manchester City have had a £40m bid for John Stones rejected and will consider an 11th hour move for Leonardo Bonucci if Vincent Kompany fails to convince Pep Guardiola he can overcome his injury nightmare. (Manchester Evening News)



Midfielder Axel Witsel has offers from Juventus and Everton according to reports in Italy. (Liverpool Echo)


Sunderland have been linked with a move for Argentina international Eduardo Salvio. (Sunderland Echo)

Celtic will lodge a fourth bid for Scott Sinclair as they finally look to prize him away from Villa Park. (Birmingham Mail)

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch has been earmarked as a potential signing by Swansea, according to reports. (Stoke Sentinel)

Swansea City have agreed a deal to sign Spain striker Fernando Llorente, according to reports in Spain. (South Wales Evening Post)