INTER MILAN have declared that Romelu Lukaku is not for sale this summer.
Chelsea had been linked with a big-money move for their former striker, but the Belgian star looks to be staying in Italy.
Lionel Messi's new Barcelona contract is set to be revealed within the next week, according to reports.
While Cristiano Ronaldo is staying put at Juventus, plus we've an update on Chelsea's pursuit of Erling Haaland.
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- Giacomo Pisa
ERIC'S UNSURE
Reports emerging from Old Trafford are stating that the imminent arrival of Raphael Varane may also signal the end of Eric Bailly's United career.
According to ESPN Eric Bailly is eager to seek clarification of his future at the club when he returns from representing Ivory Coast at the Tokyo Olympics.
The 27-year-old only signed a new contract with the club in April after assurances regarding his playing time, but the arrival of Raphael Varane may change that.
Watch this space.
- Giacomo Pisa
TOBY TALKS
Spurs have this morning confirmed the transfer of centre-back Toby Alderweireld to Qatari club Al-Duhail SC.
In a video posted on Spurs' Twitter account, the Belgian said:
"Hi guys, I want to thank you for everything in the last six years.
"It’s been an unbelievable road for me, it’s been an honour to play for Spurs and from the moment I arrived I felt [at] home, I felt welcomed.
"And it was a pleasure to play for this club, [and] for the badge.
"I wish you all the best for the future and I’m sure we’ll meet again."
- Giacomo Pisa
PHIL STEAM AHEAD
West Ham boss David Moyes is eager for a reunion with Manchester United defender Phil Jones, according to reports.
With the imminent arrival of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid the Red Devils are open to the departure of Jones, who has made just eight appearances in the last two years.
Hammers boss David Moyes worked with Jones during his spell as United boss and is keen to bring the 29-year-old to East London.
Jones still has two years left on his contract but some reports are suggesting United would be willing to let him leave on a free transfer.
- Craig Mahood
MARTIN RUMOUR STARTIN'
Martin Odegaard is feeling 'disconnected' at Real Madrid and 'considering' Arsenal return.
The Norwegian said playing for Los Blancos was his dream earlier this month as the Gunners plotted a move to get him back.
He joined Arsenal in January and thrived in the latter part of last season but returned to pre-season with Madrid and played in the defeat to Rangers on Sunday.
Now, Cadena SER claim the distance from his teammates is affecting him as he now ponders a move back to Arteta's side.
- Craig Mahood
WANT OUT
Thomas Tuchel has admitted some of his Chelsea stars will want out the club this summer.
The European champions are looking to challenge for league success to add to last season's Champions League.
With the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley returning from loans, Tuchel admits some are angling for a summer departure.
Some of them want to look absolutely for the chance to stay, some of them want to maybe leave.
They're humans, they're not robots and that's why we have to accept it's not the easiest situation also for them.
But what I've experienced every day is the complete opposite – it's a very positive group, hardworking, full of desire to learn, hungry in every training session and ready to go.
It's such a good mix with the five or six guys who were with us here in the last half-a-year. I'm absolutely happy because it's so much easier than I thought, it's so easy and so nice to be the coach of these guys.
Thomas Tuchel
- Craig Mahood
NOT FOR LAC OF TRYING
Atletico Madrid are set to renew their interest in Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, reports claim.
ESPN report that Diego Simeone wants more competition up front having relied heavily on veteran Luis Suarez to win LaLiga last season.
Atleti now see Lacazette as a solution to their striking conundrum, with Simeone a long-term admirer of the Frenchman.
They were heavily linked with a move for the Gunners forward last summer and had even tried to sign him when he was at Lyon in 2017.
SunSport revealed Lacazette is now available after the Emirates side made the decision to not offer their No9. a new contract.
- Craig Mahood
EVERTON ARE INTER HIM
Everton are interested in signing defender Stefan de Vrij, according to reports.
The Inter defender has emerged as a Toffees target, though no bid has yet been lodged.
Simone Inzaghi is the new Inter boss and has already coached De Vrij and reportedly doesn’t want him to leave this summer.
And Tuttosport say Everton have made contact with his agent, Mino Raiola.
- Craig Mahood
BAT OFF
Michy Batshuayi is being chased by Turkish side Trabzonspor.
The Chelsea striker is back at Cobham after a loan spell at Crystal Palace.
And outlet Milliyet claim the Turks are in for the Belgian forward.
- Craig Mahood
MAKE THE CALL
Andrea Belotti has been urged to make the right transfer call by Italian great Ciccio Graziani.
Belotti enters the final year of his contract at Torino and Graziani has called on him to go somewhere where he will be the main man, with Arsenal and Spurs circling.
Spurs were quoted £25million for his services and Tuttosport claimed the Gunners had registered interest in the striker.
So much revolves around Belotti’s future. WWe need to understand what Belotti will do. He must decide with a club that must involve him for the next three to four years and make him become the symbol. But there can also be for his part, the will to change.
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- Craig Mahood
TUANZEBE A TARGET
Man Utd's Axel Tuanzebe is a target for Newcastle United, reports say.
The defender will find himself further down the pecking order when Raphael Varane is announced.
Steve Bruce's side are yet to bring anyone in this window after their attempts to bring Joe Willock back from Arsenal have proved difficult.
And The Telegraph say Tuanzebe could be their first incoming.
- Craig Mahood
NO SALE
Sassuolo's CEO Giovanni Carnevali has warned Arsenal and Chelsea that his club's 'ambitious project' will mean they won't sell their top stars.
Chelsea have been linked with Berardi and Arsenal have targeted Locatelli in the summer.
He said: "Caputo, Boga, Berardi and Locatelli won’t be sold. We’ve received lots of offers for them, but we’ve rejected all of them.
"We won’t give up our best players because we have an ambitious project with De Zerbi, with Berardi being the leader of this team."
- Craig Mahood
SAFE BET
Speaking of Chelsea keepers, they are to complete the signing of stopper Marcus Bettinelli.
The ex-Fulham man has agreed a two year deal and is expected to sign for the Blues in the coming days on a free transfer, the Mail report.
Bettinelli will complete his medical and sign for the club in the next 48 hours.
- Craig Mahood
KEPA BLAME GAME
Chelsea keeper Kepa has blamed fans at Wembley for his astonishing Carabao Cup bust-up with Maurizio Sarri – and has now apologised for refusing to come off.
The Spaniard, 26, incredibly stayed on in the 2019 League Cup final, despite his manager attempting to substitute him.
Willy Caballero was set to come on during extra-time after Arrizabalaga stayed down with an apparent injury.
But when the board went up, the club-record £71.6million signing shouted towards Sarri, insisting he was fine to carry on between the sticks.
READ KEPA'S QUOTES
- Craig Mahood
REPLACEMENT
Real Madrid will NOT replace Raphael Varane when he joins Man Utd.
With the Varane deal seemingly close, Carlo Ancelotti will instead look to use defenders from within, the Record say.
Eder Militao, David Alaba and Nacho will all be given time to impress.
- Craig Mahood
GOOD MORNING FOOTBALL FANS
Borussia Dortmund are set to sign Donyell Malen – could that pave the way for Erling Haaland to move on?
Spurs have confirmed the signing of Bryan Gil from Sevilla, joining on a five-year-deal.
The winger's deal means Erik Lamela goes the other way.
- Jake Lambourne
GABI-GOAL
EXCLUSIVE – Gabriel Barbosa is one of game's most gifted players that you have likely never heard of.
At 24-years-old, the last few seasons have been a rollercoaster of emotions for the striker – from European wonderkid to Serie A failure to returning a hero in his native Brazil.
And now, with England and Europe's biggest clubs taking note once more of the man previously dubbed the 'new Neymar', Barbosa is ready for whatever is thrown his way.
Speaking to SunSport, he said: "I feel at my best moment in my career, in full physical and psychological evolution.
"I am aware that I have to improve and that I can still evolve even more in the coming years, becoming an even more efficient striker. I am working my body and mind daily to achieve these goals.
"My bad experiences with Inter Milan and Benfica have made me stronger. It is in these moments that we grow up.
"What I will do differently now is to evaluate the next steps in my career with more care."
Read more HERE.
- Jake Lambourne
SHOCK AND AUR
Serge Aurier paid tribute to Erik Lamela following his move from Tottenham to Sevilla – by branding him a ‘little a**hole’.
Lamela, 29, has moved to Spain as part of a deal taking Bryan Gil to Spurs.
Aurier posted an Instagram Story of Lamela posing in Sevilla’s changing room.
And an accompanying message read: “I will really miss you little a**hole.
“I love you my brother. I wish you the best for you and your family.
“I will not be able to take your money to the Uno, but you will always be in my heart hermano, good luck.”
- Jake Lambourne
GUNNAR GO
Albert Stuivenberg has quit as Wales assistant boss to focus full-time on his role at Arsenal.
The Dutchman worked alongside interim Dragons manager Robert Page at Euro 2020 but will now concentrate on his daily job as Mikel Arteta’s No2.
Stuivenberg joined the Welsh set-up in 2017 after being appointed by Ryan Giggs.
The 50-year-old said: “It has been an honour to be part of the coaching set up with Wales.
“It has been an exciting period in the history of the game and I have learnt a lot both on and off the field.
"I thank all the players for the hard work and the incredible, passionate supporters."
- Jake Lambourne
LUK IT OUT
Inter Milan have reiterated that Romelu Lukaku is not for sale this summer.
Chelsea have been linked with a big-money move for their former striker as they look to boost their shot-shy forward line.
Lukaku himself said before the Euros began that he would be staying.
And now Inter CEO Beppe Marotta has ruled out the 28-year-old leaving this summer, as he is crucial to new boss Simone Inzaghi’s plans.
Marotta said: “From our side, we can say yes, absolutely, Lukaku is not for sale.
“He is an important piece on the chessboard available to Simone Inzaghi.”
- Jake Lambourne
NO PEP TALKS
Man City defender Pedro Porro has joked Pep Guardiala has no idea who he is as he commented on his future.
The 21-year-old, who joined the Citizens for around £10million from Girona in 2019, is yet to make his debut for the Premier League giants.
He was instantly shipped off on loan to LaLiga outfit Real Valladolid, before joining Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on a two-year loan deal last year.
Porro, one of a number of forgotten players on the books at Prem clubs, has declared that Guardiola has never spoken to him since his arrival.
Laughing, he told A Bola: "No, I never spoke to Pep Guardiola.
"I don't think he even knows they hired me. But they must be attentive to what I have been doing."
- Jake Lambourne
AAR YOU SERIOUS?
Tottenham are reportedly eyeing up a shock move to bring Arsenal icon Aaron Ramsey back to North London.
The 30-year-old midfielder only linked up with Juventus two years ago, but it is understood that the Wales international is already up for sale.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via the Metro, Juventus are keen to get the £250,000-a-week player of their wage bill.
And Spurs' Managing Director of Football Fabio Paratici is eyeing up a reunion with Ramsey in England's capital.
Paratici proved key in helping the Old Lady secure Ramsey's services in 2019 and it has been claimed he remains a huge admirer of him.
The Italian news outlet has stated that Juve are aware that their signing of Ramsey has not worked out, despite him winning the Serie A, Coppa Italia and Super Cup.
- Jake Lambourne
WHITE NOISE
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell has expressed his concern over whether Ben White will make an immediate impact at the Emirates.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “It needs to work out because Arsenal are not in the position to shift out £50m for a player. He’ll definitely have to start.
“If it does happen and the medical is all good, he’ll have to hit the ground running. It’s a difficult one, it’s a lot of money.
“They’re looking at the years ahead and they see a future. He can play in midfield or as a full-back.
“At £50m, you’ve got to be the master of your position.”
- Giacomo Pisa
DALOT'S OFF
Diogo Dalot could be returning to AC Milan, according to reports.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has hinted that AC Milan are working on a loan deal with an option to buy for the 22-year-old.
The Portugese international spent last season on loan at San Siro, with bosses keen for another loan move or even a permanent transfer.
The arrival of Jadon Sancho and imminent signature or Raphael Varane represent significant investment from the Red Devils, with the sale of Dalot an opportunity to recoup a small amount of money that's been spent.
- Giacomo Pisa
HANDS OFF
Inter Milan are hoping to tie down Nico Barella to the club by offering the midfielder a new contract in an attempt to fend off interest from Liverpool and Arsenal.
According to Gazzetto.it, Inter are planning on offering Barella an extension on his current contract which expires in 2024, with many people at the club believing Barella will captain the side in the future.
The 24-year-old impressed for Italy at Euro 2020, playing for the Azzurri in the final, as well as scoring against Belgium in the 2-1 quarter-final win in Munich.
- Giacomo Pisa
MESSI CONTRACT BOOST
Barcelona reportedly want to announce Lionel Messi’s new contract in the first week of August, writes ANTHONY CHAPMAN.
And that would allow the Argentine ace to clash once again with old foe Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi, 34, is officially a free agent after his Nou Camp contract expired at the start of July.
However, the legendary forward is reportedly eager to extend his stay with Barcelona.
And talks are ongoing over a new long-term deal.
However, the Catalans have been unable to meet Messi’s terms as they struggle to balance the books.
It’s reckoned a number of players must leave before Messi’s deal can be finalised.
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