THE Premier League transfer window has just nine days to go and England's biggest clubs are still looking to thrash out some deals.
Gareth Bale is now NOT going to China, as Real Madrid call him back to Spain, while Everton are remaining ambitious in their transfer hopes.
Check out ALL of the latest updates from what could be a huge summer in the transfer market below…
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SALOMON RONDON has revealed that he wanted to stay at Newcastle, but leaving became the only option once Rafa Benitez quit.The Venezuelan exclusively told SunSport: “It was a beautiful year for me last season. I loved it because the supporters were behind me all the time.“I enjoyed playing with the No 9 shirt, I scored goals and the atmosphere at St James’ Park was amazing. Always, I will remember that season.“Was I disappointed to leave? Yes, because I was waiting for something. I was waiting for Rafa.“When I went to the Copa America, I thought Rafa would sign for Newcastle. “But he didn’t and when Rafa said he was going, my possibility to stay at Newcastle went down straight away.“Rafa brought me to Newcastle and he fought with the owners to bring me there.“So when Rafa said goodbye, I felt I would have to say goodbye as well. I understood in that moment I would not sign for Newcastle.”
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CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN is wanted by Juventus in their midfield overhaul.
With Maurizio Sarri installed as the new boss after he left Chelsea, it's all change at the Allianz Stadium.
Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot have already been brought in for the new season – and their summer shopping might not be quite finished.
While Paul Pogba is believed to be the “number one” target, Calcio Mercato is reporting that Tottenham star Eriksen has been identified.
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ARSENAL have put a hefty price tag on Polish star Krstan Bielik amid strong interest from Championship clubs.
Reports in Poland outline the Gunners' determination to keep the young midfielder – or to earn a pretty penny if he is sold.
Signed in 2015 for around £2.4million, Bielik has been valued at £10m for a move this summer.
And there are four Championship teams considering a bid, according to Polish outlet Sportowe Fakty.
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SALOMAN RONDON has revealed he wanted to stay at Newcastle.
The striker spent last season on-loan with the Magpies from West Brom but recently reunited with departed Toon boss Rafa Benitez at Chinese outfit Dalian Yifang.
And he has exclusively told Sun Sport he wanted to make his switch to St. James’ permanent.
Rondon said: “It was a beautiful year for me last season. I loved it because the supporters were behind me all the time.
“I enjoyed playing with the No 9 shirt, I scored goals and theatmosphere at St James’ Park was amazing. Always, I will remember that season.
“Was I disappointed to leave? Yes, because I was waiting for something. I was waiting for Rafa.
“When I went to the Copa America, I thought Rafa would sign for Newcastle. But he didn’t and when Rafa said he was going, my possibility to stay at Newcastle went down straight away.
“Rafa brought me to Newcastle and he fought with the owners to bring me there.
“So when Rafa said goodbye, I felt I would have to say goodbye as well. I understood in that moment I would not sign for Newcastle.”
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FURIOUS Harry Maguire wants Leicester to push through his dream Manchester United move.
The two clubs were locked in talks late last night with United ready to agree a fee.
England centre-half Maguire, 26, missed training today for the second time this summer but maintains he had a stomach bug — and is expected back today.
United, having had a £70million offer turned down, are now attempting to seal a world-record fee for a defender — topping Liverpool’s £75m for Virgil van Dijk
And Maguire believes Foxes vice-chairman Khun ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha is being awkward regarding the deal with United — especially as he felt he kept his part of the bargain by acting professionally.
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