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MAIN STORY: PSG targets Ronaldo as Mbappé replacement
Paris Saint-Germain has eyes for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Calciomercato. However, there are two problems facing the French champions … the player does not want to leave and Juventus does not want to let him go.
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While it is true that removing Ronaldo’s salary from the books would be advantageous for Juve, and Kylian Mbappé While it seems likely that he will move away from Paris next summer, it appears that PSG has a lot of work to do to secure one of the best talents in Europe.
Mbappé has been regularly linked to a signing by Ronaldo’s former club Real Madrid, and the two have shared a warm hug following Sunday’s Nations League goalless draw between Portugal and France at the Stade de France.
Parisians allegedly contacted Juventus about Ronaldo in the summer, with the Bianconeri responding that it was not available to be moved.
PSG was looking to explore the option of a cheeky offer knowing that Juve is one of many clubs financially crippled by the effects of COVID-19.
However, Juve keeps claiming that their main man is going nowhere, while Ronaldo himself seems to want to stay in Italy.
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08.27 BST: Ryan giggs could put him in contention for Manchester United’s hot spot. He has strengthened his coaching credentials with Wales and a successful European championship, former United forward Mark Hughes said.
Giggs, 46, won 13 league titles and two Champions League crowns during a 24-year stint at United and was named the club’s player-manager towards the end of his career. He took over as interim player-coach after David Moyes was fired and also served as Louis van Gaal’s assistant when the Dutchman was appointed in 2014.
Giggs left United following the appointment of José Mourinho in 2016 and secured his first managerial position with Wales two years later, guiding them to Euro 2020.
“I think Ryan is in a good place in his management career,” Hughes, who managed Giggs when he was the head of Wales, told the BBC. “It is on an upward trend.
“He is more likely to have a chance at United than when Van Gaal left in 2016.
“Maybe they felt that his management resume was not strong enough at the time, but if he goes to the European Championship and he does well, then there is no reason he is not in the picture.”
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08.00 BST: Bayern Munich defense Jerome boateng he has yet to decide what his next move will be as he approaches a decade at the club.
Despite several ups and downs in recent years, Boateng remains an important part of Bayern’s defense under the leadership of coach Hansi Flick. However, his contract expires next summer and he will turn 33 in September 2021.
After being linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2018 and Juventus last year, Boateng had a quiet summer on the transfer front this year and became one of the few players to win the treble twice.
“In the end, I am delighted to continue at FC Bayern,” Boateng told the kicker, without ruling out signing a new contract at the club. “I can imagine it. It’s a lot of fun with Hansi Flick as coach and this team.”
But his time at Bayern will eventually come to an end one day, and he told the kicker that he might consider moving to MLS once this happens.
“Another culture,” he said when asked what could excite him after Bayern. “I like to know something new and I must not always be in the same place. United States, Asia or perhaps another European country. We will see.”
PAPER TALK (by Nick Judd): Three more clubs join the race for Alaba
After reporting on Sunday that Juventus hoped to get the signature of the Bayern Munich defender David Alaba In January, three other clubs also like the prospect of adding their experience to their ranks in the next transfer window, and they have apparently joined the race for their services.
According to the German platform Sport1, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid could fight alongside the Bianconeri by the experience of the Austrian.
Chelsea have had a pricey summer transfer window but know they still need to add more protection to their bottom line, while Barca and Real would be interested in getting a great experience without paying an astronomical transfer fee.
Alaba’s contract ends in the summer and thus he is free to speak to other clubs in January, which has several clubs salivating. The 28-year-old does not seem willing to commit to a new contract with the German champion, so he could make another club very happy, should he decide to change the scene next year.
Ozil is not interested in the Saudi movement
Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr has offered £ 5 million for Arsenal Mesut Ozil, but the German is not interested in moving to the Middle East.
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This is according to Argentine television channel TyC Sports, which reports that although the Asian club offered Ozil a two-year contract, he is eager to stay and fight for his place at the Emirates Stadium.
Ozil has been on ice at Arsenal and hasn’t played for the Gunners since March 7, and Mikel Arteta made it pretty clear that the 31-year-old doesn’t play a big role in their plans.
Ozil has been left out of Arteta’s 25-man Europa League squad and with just nine months remaining on his £ 350,000-a-week contract, Arsenal will most likely want to recoup some money on their investment before go free next summer.
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– Tuttomercatoweb believes Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are the clubs most likely to get the Napoli striker signed Arkadiusz Milik. Both clubs were among a host of teams across Europe looking to land the striker to no avail in the latest transfer window. Since then, Milik has been out of the Napoli squad for the remainder of the season, raising the hopes of any potential suitor looking to get him out of the San Paolo stadium when the next transfer window opens.
– Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is believed to be interested in having a little punt at St James’s Park and one of the players likely to pack his bags in the new year is Christian atsu, according to the Northern Echo. Atsu, who has been told he is not in the Magpies’ plans this season, has interested both Watford and Nottingham Forest in the Championship, but both clubs want Newcastle to continue to pay part of their salary.
Source: espn.co.uk
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