Transfer Update….

Man Utd rejected Barcelona request for Harry Maguire swap included in Frenkie de Jong deal – Paper Talk

Manchester United have rejected a sensational request from Barcelona for England defender Harry Maguire to be included in any deal to sign midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Richarlison: Chelsea are considering rivalling Tottenham for Everton striker

The Blues are interested in the Brazil striker as a potential replacement for Inter Milan-bound Romelu Lukaku; Spurs are very keen on Richarlison and Everton are braced for them to bid; Chelsea could sign as many as three new forwards, with interest in Raheem Sterling and Ousmane Dembele

Ronaldo not for sale despite Chelsea reports

Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale and Manchester United expect him to remain at Old Trafford, despite reports linking the Portugal star with a sensational move to Chelsea. United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League and lack of signings so far this summer has led to reports that Ronaldo may want to leave.

West Ham make offer to sign Lingard on a free

West Ham United have made an offer to Jesse Lingard’s representatives over signing the player on a free transfer.

Lingard officially becomes a free agent on July 1 following the expiration of his Manchester United contract.

Lingard had a successful loan spell at West Ham in the second half of the 2020/21 season when he scored nine goals in 16 Premier League starts.…

Transfer News Update

 

Thiago Silva has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea after a fantastic debut campaign.

The Brazil international arrived at Stamford Bridge on a free following his release from PSG, featuring 34 times in all competitions.

As well as winning the Champions League and FA Cup in his first season in English football, the 36-year-old is a vital member of Thomas Tuchel’s squad due to his experience.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: “When we brought Thiago Silva in last summer, we knew we were adding a world-class player to the squad.

“Thiago has duly shown everyone at Chelsea his immense quality throughout this season, and he has had a huge influence on and off the pitch for us.

“We said when he signed that we hoped Thiago would add new trophies to his impressive list of honours, and he has done just that with our success in the Champions League this weekend.

“We now hope that he carries on in exactly the same fashion in the coming year.”

Gareth Bale insists Carlo Ancelotti’s return to Real Madrid does not change his future.

The Italian coach left Everton to rejoin Los Blancos earlier this week, just six years after being sacked by club president Florentino Perez.

Bale scored 11 goals in 20 Premier League games in a loan spell with Tottenham last season and previously said a decision on his future would cause ‘chaos’.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Bale revealed he is still in the ‘same boat’, despite Ancelotti’s reappointment at Real Madrid.

He told Sky Sports: “I know Carlo Ancelotti is a great manager. I get on with him really well, we had some great times in the past.

“He’s returned to Real Madrid and he’s a great guy.

“We had a great time together at Real Madrid and I’m sure he’s going to be amazing in charge there.

“I spoke to him when we played Everton at the start of the season, we hugged and had a little chat which was nice.

“But I’m still in …