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Football rumours: Cristiano Ronaldo wants release from last year of Man Utd deal
Cristiano Ronaldo and his reported battle with Manchester United continues to be the subject of speculation, with the Daily Mail writing he has asked to be released from the final year of his £360,000-a-week contract after talks with the club failed. The paper says the 37-year-old wants to be relinquished from his contract in order to be free to join a Champions League side. The Red Devils, however, are refusing to sell the Portugal superstar and reportedly claim they have received no offers for him.
Cristiano Ronaldo requests to be released from final year of Manchester United contract – Paper Round
Ronaldo isn’t giving up Cristiano Ronaldo has continued his attempts to move away from Manchester United this summer, according to the Mail. The Portugal captain has demanded to be released from the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and is therefore prepared to give up his eye-watering £360,000-per-week salary. Ronaldo is desperate to join a club competing in the Champions League but Manchester United have informed him that they “have no desire to sell him”.
Barcelona beat Chelsea to complete Jules Kounde deal -- sources
Barcelona have beaten Chelsea to the signing of defender Jules Kounde after agreeing a fee of around €55 million with Sevilla, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Chelsea: Nine players now want Stamford Bridge exit
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has found himself in a shambolic situation as ‘nine players want to leave’ Stamford Bridge, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
Chelsea: Boehly holding 'key meetings' as 'talks begin' over new signings
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is set to meet the representatives of some of the club’s defensive targets today, according to Dean Jones.
Man Utd, Real Madrid, Chelsea, PSG: World's 15 biggest spending clubs since 2000
Manchester City have spent huge sums of money since being taken over by Sheikh Mansour and the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008.
Football rumours: Spurs’ hopes of signing Weston McKennie dented by Pogba injury
Tottenham’s hopes of signing 23-year-old Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie have been dented by the knee injury suffered by his team-mate Paul Pogba, 29, the Daily Mail writes. The Italian giants had been hoping to sell the American for £34million, but with Pogba’s fitness in doubt, the Serie A club may need to hold onto McKennie.