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Barcelona set to use Coutinho in Neymar swap deal
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Barcelona could be forced to sell midfielder Philippe Coutinho to PSG to get extra cash to splash out on PSG star Neymar and Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann.
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is ready to move to PSG after struggling at Barcelona since joining from Liverpool.
Reports indicate a move to PSG could be in the pipeline after the midfielder reportedly agreed personal terms with the French giants.
PSG are yet to formally contact Barca about a fee for the Brazil international, but agreeing on a contract is a significant step forward.
Coutinho has struggled to stand out for Barca since the club's record transfer of £140million from Liverpool last year and may be keen for a new challenge in another top team.
The Brazil international's agents have been negotiating a possible move with PSG sporting director Leonardo and that could help Barcelona bring Neymar back to Spain.
The La Liga champions have been wanting to re-sign the Brazilian superstar for quite a while but it seems like they will have to swap some of their players for the deal to come through.
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Juventus offer United Dybala as Real come with Bale proposal to lure Pogba
Juventus have offered Paulo Dybala to Manchester United to complete Paul Pogba's swap deal.
The Italian giants opted to include one of their stars, Dybala to counter Real Madrid who have also offered Gareth Bale to United.
Pogba is reported to be favouring a return to Turin rather than join Madrid, but United still need to agree to let him leave.
But Zinedine Zidane could be a big factor too. The pair respect each other massively and the player would be key in the coach's setup at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Alex Sandro and Blaise Matuidi could also be offered in exchange for Pogba, with Maurizio Sarri's arrival placing question marks on their respective futures.
Pobga is set to hold talks with Manchester United Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this week over his future ahead of the new season.
United boss has made it clear that he wants the French midfielder to be part of his new team at Old Trafford.
But Pogba is not keen on staying at United after falling out with many fans over inconsistent performance during his spell at the club.
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Benitez named manager of Chinese side Dalian Yifang after Newcastle exit
Former Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez has been appointed manager of Chinese side Dalian Yifang.
The Spaniard left the Magpies on Sunday after his contract expired, saying that the Premier League club "did not share his vision".
He replaces Choi Kang-hee, who resigned on Monday "for personal reasons".
"After a long path, we start a new challenge. I´m happy to begin this new project with Dalian Yifang," said 59-year-old Benitez.
Benitez, who has also managed Liverpool, Chelsea, Valencia and Real Madrid, received a £12m offer to manage Dalian Yifang, tweeted a message welcoming himself to the club.
Benitez admits Newcastle's prolonged takeover led to his decision to leave the club.
"It was a big problem in terms of my decision, I was waiting and I was asking for clarity and, like the fans, we didn't know," he said.
"Eventually, you have to decide. I could not continue in the same way, because I couldn't see how to progress. It had to be clear to me, who was the owner, what would they do, and it wasn't clear.'"
"When I came to Newcastle, they gave me the plans for the new training ground, I was talking to the architect about changing a few things and after three years they painted the walls," he added.
"If you want to attract players, it's about the facilities, the contract, the city, the way you treat them, the way you treat the agents.
He led Newcastle to a 13th place finish in the Premier League last season.
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Solskjaer wants Longstaff deal sealed before United fly out to Australia
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly told Ed Woodward to sign Sean Longstaff from Newcastle this week.
The Daily Star say Solskjaer is desperate to make Longstaff his third summer signing following the arrivals of Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Newcastle are said to be asking for a transfer fee worth £20million plus add-ons for the young midfielder.
Solskjaer wants the deal completed in time for Longstaff to join up with the United squad ahead of their flight to Australia on July 7.
Longstaff is reportedly seen as a priority target ahead of Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen.
Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has reportedly signed a new contract at United and the club could make a formal announcement about it on Monday.
That's according to a Telegraph report, which says the deal is four years in length, with the club retaining the option to extend it by a further year.
It is claimed the deal is heavily incentivised but if Rashford meets each of his performance-related targets, he could trouser in excess of £300,000 each week.
The report adds Inter Milan are expected to table an opening offer for Romelu Lukaku this week.
United are reportedly likely to reject the bid, which is expected to be worth an initial £9million for a two-year loan deal with the obligation for the Italian club to make the deal permanent for £54m in 2021.
It is also claimed that United have no intention of selling Diogo Dalot following the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace.
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Up your bid for Kieran Tierney or miss out, Arsenal told
Celtic boss Neil Lennon admits Arsenal target Kieran Tierney could leave the club this summer.
The Gunners' two bids in the region of £17million have been rejected by Celtic for the left-back who they value at £25million.
Arsenal believe they can do a deal for less, but while Lennon admits an exit is possible this summer, he insists the club will ensure their demands are met.
"It can be a little bit unsettling, a lot of us have been in that position before," Lennon said on Sky Sports.
"Obviously he has a price, every player has his price, and if any team wants to match it then we have a decision to make. But until then there's nothing further to say on it."
Meanwhile the Gunners are closing in on a deal for Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba.
The Ligue 1 club are demanding £26.5 million and an agreement they will keep the centre-back on loan next season before he moves to north London in 2020.
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I am honoured to be Man United player, Wan-Bissaka says after transfer
Manchester United have finally completed the £45million signing of Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Wan-Bissaka, 21, has penned a five-year contract with the option of 0ne-year extension after United and Palace agreed a transfer fee rising to £50m.
The England U21 fullback completed part of his medical at the club's Carrington training complex before returning there on Thursday to finalise his move.
Wan-Bissaka told the club website: "It's an unbelievable feeling and an honour to call myself a Manchester United player and something I know that only a small number of players have the privilege to say.
"I can't wait to get going and integrated into the squad. I will have a short break now after the European Championships but I'm looking forward to starting training with the manager and my new team-mates on the pre-season tour."
United were desperate for a right-back to freshen up their right side, where converted fullbacks Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia, both in their 30s, played last season.
United are hopeful Wan-Bissaka will 'excite supporters' with his natural width, despite his status as a right-back. Given the demands on the modern full-back, Wan-Bissaka could mature into United's de facto right winger.
Wan-Bissaka is United's second summer addition after Daniel James and the club is expected to move onto a central midfielder next. Newcastle youngster Sean Longstaff, 21, is on their shortlist.
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Juventus, Roma in advance talks for Higuain's new deal
Gonzalo Higuain's Juventus nightmare could be soon a thing of the past after reports emerge the striker could be on his way to Roma.
According to reports in Italy, Higuain move to Roma could be concluded in a matter of days. The ongoing talks between the two clubs have seen both sides fix the price at a 12 million annual loan with an optional redemption that will be fixed later.
Higuain's is getting closer to leaving Juve with his destination likely to be somewhere in Italy.
If the Argentine does not leave then Juventus are thinking of extending the contract of Higuain, which currently expires in 2021, by one year. Consequently, lowering the amount of money spent per season for FFP reasons.
The problem, in this case, is the wage demands of Higuain, who does not intend for now to accept a salary spread from two to three years. He is willing to take a paycut, but not up to 5 million proposed by Juventus.
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Griezmann move to Barcelona edges closer as talks begin
France international Antoine Griezmann is edging closer to a move to the Camp Nou this summer with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona having already started talks.
The Frenchman announced he was leaving Atletico Madrid in May after five years with Los Rojiblancos.
According newspaper reports in France, Barcelona and Atletico representatives held talks last week to try to strike a deal for the striker.
Griezmann's release clause at Atletico reduces from 200 £200 million to £120 million on July 1.
Talks are still continuing between the two clubs with Barcelona hoping to lower the cost of the transfer by including a player in the deal.
Diego Simeone wants Nelson Semedo but Barcelona aren't currently willing to let the Portuguese defender go.
Reports say that Griezmann will join Barcelona on a five-year deal, earning £17 million a year at the Camp Nou – a figure lower than what he was getting at Atletico.
Griezmann said a few weeks ago that he would reveal his next destination at the start of July.
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EX-Manchester United captain Valencia signs for LDU Quito
Antonio Valencia has signed for LDU Quito in his native Ecuador after leaving Manchester United.
Valencia, who had been captain in his final years at Old Trafford, was released after 10 seasons when United declined to trigger a one-year extension option on his contract.
Joining from Wigan in 2009, Valencia made 339 appearances for United, scoring 25 goals and registering 62 assists.
He won two Premier League titles, two League Cups, the FA Cup and the Europa League in a successful period at United.
Since leaving, he had been representing Ecuador in the Copa America, but they finished bottom of their group containing Uruguay, Japan and Alexis Sanchez's Chile.
Reports had linked Valencia with a move to the MLS, potentially to reunite with Wayne Rooney at DC United, but instead he joins LDU Quito, where he was announced in a video showing him walking into their dressing room and putting on his shirt.
Valencia then walks out in his new kit and stands on the centre circle, with the video confirming he will wear the 25 shirt number he wore during his time at United.
LDU Quito are currently 7th in Ecuador's Serie A, at the midway point of the season, with the season resuming on July 7.
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Rooney scores third career goal from his own half for DC United
Former Everton and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has hit the headlines again in the United States after another outrageous long-range goal from his own half for DC United in their MLS win over Orlando City.
Rooney has starred for the MLS outfit since making the switch from Everton to the US after the end of the 2017/18 Premier League campaign.
The former Manchester United great bagged 12 goals in the 2018 MLS season and has added another nine this year.
His latest was out of the top-drawer as he picked up possession inside his own half around 60 yards from goal following a few ricochets.
The former England international didn't take a touch before launching an outstanding long-range shot over the opposition keeper who was off his line as the video below shows.
It's not the first time Rooney has scored from around halfway.
The 33-year-old netted a similar goal back in 2014 for United in an away game at West Ham United before scoring from even further out for Everton at Goodison Park against the Hammers in 2017.
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