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TOP STORY: Barca eye Prem trio to replace Neymar The writing, it seems, is on the wall for Neymar, and Barcelona are preparing to react, according to the Mirror. Philippe Coutinho is a well-documented target, having already seen an offer knocked back by Liverpool. Chelsea's Eden Hazard, sidelined until September, would be another ambitious target, and the Catalan club has identified a third valued commodity in Tottenham's Dele Alli. Armed with more than €200m, assuming Neymar's buyout clause is triggered, and with the window winding down, Barca will likely need to spend most of their windfall to prize any of the three Premier League stars from their clubs. Neymar move edges closer Neymar's move to Paris Saint-Germain inches toward completion, and Metro cites French broadcaster RMC as reporting that the Brazilian is set to sign a five-year contract, with the Parisian club set to finalise a deal with Barcelona worth €222 million on Monday or Tuesday. Madrid-b

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says Barcelona star Neymar would be very welcome at the Bernabeu, and he sees no reason why the move cannot take place. The last week has seen huge speculation around Neymar's future, with the 25-year-old reportedly considering joining Paris Saint-Germain, who are willing to pay his €222 million release clause and push through the move. The situation remains unclear despite Blaugrana defender Gerard Pique tweeting on Sunday that "he stays," and Madrid have money to spend after receiving around €120m from moving out squad members including Alvaro Morata, Danilo and James Rodriguez this summer. Speaking after Madrid's International Champions Cup 1-1 draw [and 2-1 penalty shoot out defeat] against Manchester United in Santa Clara, California, Casemiro told Globoesporte that if the long-time target of Los Blancos president Florentino Perez wanted to come to the Bernabeu then that is what should happen. "It is up to Neymar hims

Lukaku showed his pace and power as he put United ahead after rounding City’s debutant goalkeeper Ederson – who experienced a mixed evening – in the 37th minute and Pep Guardiola’s men crumbled again before half-time. Playing with Lukaku for the first time, Marcus Rashford was not overshadowed as he produced a clinical finish to double the lead two minutes later. Aside from Eric Bailly, Jose Mourinho named arguably his strongest XI, with David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Victor Lindelof, Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Ander Herrera, Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Jesse Lingard, Rashford and Lukaku in the line-up. City fans got a glimpse of Ederson and Walker for the first time, while Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne, Vincent Kompany, Raheem Sterling and Yaya Toure also started, with star recruit Bernardo Silva still away on holiday following the Confederations Cup. With the worker bee – a symbol of Manchester’s industrial heritage – on United and City’s jerseys in respect to those

Chelsea have announced they have agreed a fee with Real Madrid for the transfer of Alvaro Morata. The move is now subject to the 24-year-old agreeing personal terms and passing a medical, according to a statement released by Chelsea. Sky sources understand the initial fee for Morata is £58m (€65.6m). If all add ons are realised, the total fee could rise to about £70m (€79.1m). The Spain international will arrive in London on Thursday morning and is expected to sign a five-year contract once he passes his medical. Alvaro Morata rounded off a wonderful counter-attacking move from Real Madrid to score the third and final goal against Real Sociedad. Morata reacted to the move in an interview with Spanish outlet Marca on Wednesday night, saying: "I am very happy, God willing, tomorrow I will be at Chelsea, a club that has always wanted me. "I'm not disappointed about anything, I've won four titles here [with Real Madrid], but now I only think of putting on the

Alexis Sanchez is not for sale, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger Alexis Sanchez is Paris Saint-Germain's No 1 summer target despite Arsene Wenger's insistence he is not for sale, according to Sky sources. It is understood PSG want a marquee signing before the transfer window shuts, and Arsenal's Chile forward Sanchez tops their list. Sanchez is inside the final year of his contract and told Chilean media at the weekend he wants Champions League football - something Arsenal cannot provide next season. But the forward also acknowledged his future depends on the Gunners, and Wenger, speaking from the club's tour of China on Tuesday, said: "The decision is not to sell." Asked about Sanchez's desire to play in the Champions League he said: "I don't give too much importance to things that are translated, you know. The whole interview that I got didn't really mean that. "The main focus for us is to concentrate on the Premier Le

Chelsea are very interested in signing Sergio Aguero, Sky sources understand Chelsea are very interested in signing Sergio Aguero, Sky sources understand Chelsea have "serious and strong interest" in signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, according to Sky sources. The Blues will try to sign a striker this summer to replace Diego Costa, who has been told he is not in Antonio Conte's plans for next season. After missing out on Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea have turned their attention to forwards such as Alvaro Morata (Real Madrid), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund), Andrea Belotti (Torino) and Aguero. Sky Sports News HQ understands it will be very difficult for Chelsea to sign Aguero with Manchester City reluctant to let him leave. Chelsea have turned to other targets after missing out on Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United When asked if Aguero was staying in May, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: "Absolutely. There's never been a doub

Sevilla have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City for the transfer of winger Nolito, the Spanish club announced on Saturday night. Nolito will have a medical in the coming days before signing a three-year deal, Sevilla said. The transfer fee has been reported to be about €9 million (£7.9m), after City paid €18m for him a year ago. The 30-year-old appeared in 30 games in all competitions in his only season with Man City, scoring six goals. He started only nine games in the Premier League and now returns to La Liga, where he starred for Celta Vigo from 2013-16. Nolito had another three seasons on his City contract but said in May that he was "crazy about returning to Spain. "I hope I can leave, whether it's on loan, a transfer or whatever. I have several teams I'd prefer to join," Nolito said. Sevilla have been busy this summer as they prepare for the Champions League playoff round, with Luis Muriel, Ever Banega, Guido Pizarro and Sebas

Wayne Rooney was hugged by a pitch-invading Manchester United fan during his second debut for Everton in Tanzania ....The Tanzanian fan clearly didn't want to accept that the 31-year-old was no longer a Manchester United player during a pre-season friendly match today. The supporter, who was wearing a Red Devils kit, ran onto the pitch during the game and gave him a warm hug before he was taken away by security agents. The England international opted to leave Old Trafford for his boyhood side after being frozen out of the first team picture by Jose Mourinho last season Rooney gave Toffees fans a glimpse of what he's still capable of during the match by rifling in a wonder goal from 30 yards. Everton went on to win the match against Gor Mahia 2-1.

Michael Carrick says he is "honoured" to be named Manchester United's new captain following Wayne Rooney's departure to Everton. The 35-year-old midfielder will take the armband after Rooney's 13-year stay at Old Trafford came to end after he returned to his boyhood club this week. Carrick, who arrived at the club from Tottenham in 2006, signed a new one-year deal at United in May, and he insists it will be a "pleasure" to lead Jose Mourinho's team next season. He told Man United's website: "It feels great and it is such a huge honour to captain such a great club. It is my 12th year now and I came as a 25-year-old. I never thought I could be here for so long and achieve so much. "Now, to lead the boys and look after the young boys, to guide them in some ways, it is a nice thing and a real pleasure. I came to this club as a footballer and I am now a huge fan. "I have grown to love the club over the years and to be in this

Bakayoko underwent minor knee surgery with the 22-year-old suffering discomfort towards the close of the season. But, Chelsea are confident the deal remains on track and Bakayoko will fly into London to have a medical this week. The Blues are even hopeful the deal will be done in time for Bakayoko to fly out to China and Singapore next Monday. Chelsea book fresh medical as £40m transfer on verge of completion despite injury scare (Picture: Getty) Chelsea will conduct much of their pre-season preparation in China and will play Premier League rivals Arsenal while they are out there. Monaco have yet to formally accept Chelsea’s offer, but negotiations are continuing and it is expected the clubs will settle on a figure between £35million and 40m. Bakayoko’s arrival should pave the way for midfielder Nemanja Matic to exit Chelsea this summer. Chelsea book fresh medical as £40m transfer on verge of completion despite injury scare. Chelsea were beaten to the signature of Rom

Etisalat has terminated its management agreement with its Nigerian arm and has given Etisalat Nigeria three weeks to phase out the brand in the country. The decision of the Abu Dhabi owned telecommunications networks resulted after the failure of its $1.7 billion loan talks collapsed. Chief executive of Etisalat International, Hatem Dowidar said on Monday that there was no need for the brand in Nigeria after the collapse of the loan talks. Etisalat Nigerian regulators intervened last week to save Etisalat Nigeria from collapse after talks with its lenders to renegotiate a $1.2 billion loan failed. ADVERTISING inRead invented by Teads Although Etisalat Nigeria, in a statement issued three weeks ago, claimed that it had repaid 42 per cent of the loan. “As at today, we can categorically state that the outstanding loan sum to the consortium(of banks) stands at $227m and N113bn, a total of about $574m if the naira portion is converted to US Dollars. This in essence means almost half o

Chelsea target Alex Sandro prefers a move to the Premier League rather than Ligue One, according to the Gazzetta Dello Sport, but that hasn’t stopped Paris Saint-Germain making an offer of €70million (£62m) for the Brazilian. The Blues have reportedly already had a €60m bid for Sandro rejected by Juventus but they are believed to be lining up a second offer. The attempt to hijack the deal by PSG may be a concern but it seems the left back is not interested in a switch to France. La Gazzetta say that Sandro believes that English football is a greater test for his skills than the French first division, but a lot needs to happen for a move to Stamford Bridge to happen. Juve are trying to tie down the 26 year old to a new contract and are extremely reluctant to allow the full back to leave. It seems Chelsea will need to at least match PSG’s latest offer if they want to land the defender.

Leicester City have beaten West Ham to the signature of Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to ESPNFC . Iheanacho found it difficult to break into Pep Guardiola's team last season following the arrival of Gabriel Jesus, and looks set to leave the Etihad in a £25m deal. Leicester are now in advanced talks as they look to find a partner for Jamie Vardy up front.

There are a lot of reasons why people go into relationship and some would see relationship as a learning and understanding process between themselves and this is fine.Others,on the other contrary see relationship as a turning point at a time. However going into relationship is a necessary end to everyone.Most young men are carried away and blindfolded by love and hence may not be able to get it straight what the lady they are in relationship with really want from them;they seem not to see beyond their eyes and sometimes are in crossroads. Men in this category should beware and watch out for the following lines when ever they are conversing or chatting. 1)...'just want a man who will care for and love me.'As a young man who is about going into a serious relationship or already on one,if at any point in time whether at the initial stage you meet a Lady or latter during the relationship,when an argument or discussion ensues and the lady uses this line,you may not have met the

Chelsea appear to have wrapped up their second signing of the summer after Ajax wonderkid Daishawn Redan was pictured holding up a club shirt at Stamford Bridge. The 16-year-old is regarded as one of the most promising youngsters to come through the ranks at Ajax in recent times and has been tracked by a number of European giants. Manchester United, Man City and RB Leipzig have all been linked with the teenager, but it now looks certain that it is Chelsea who have got their man. Reports emerged in Redan’s native Netherlands at the end of June suggesting he had agreed a professional deal with the Premier League champions and would sign once the window opened. And now he has been pictured holding up a Chelsea shirt at the club’s stadium, with an officialThere is one note of caution, however, with the white trimmings on the shirt Redan is holding suggesting he is lifting up last season’s kit, rather than Nike’s new all-blue version. Also, while the No.9 shirt is vacant ever sinc