Manchester United offer Sergio Ramos £39m after tax
Manchester United will offer Sergio Ramos a five-year contract worth €55m (£39m) after tax, a figure Real Madrid are not willing or able to match.
Benitez keen on Llorente swoop
Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez is keen to sign Fernando Llorente, who could leave Juventus this summer, as he looks to bolster his forward options.
Barcelona to sign Arda
Barcelona are set to make their second major signing of the summer, having agreed a fee worth around €35 million plus incentives for Atletico Madrid star Arda Turan.
‘Otamendi will not play for Real Madrid’
Cadena Cope claim to have spoken to the agent of Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi, who says none of his clients will end up at Real Madrid. “Before Sergio Ramos leaves, if he does leave, Madrid, Otamendi will already have another team.”
Lennon to take Leicester job
Leicester City are set to replace Nigel Pearson with Bolton boss Neil Lennon. The Northern Irishman enjoys legendary status at the Foxes thanks to his playing days at the club.
Chelsea block Remy exit
Chelsea have reversed their decision to sell back-up striker Loic Remy this summer. West Ham had been leading the race for the £15 million Frenchman but Jose Mourinho wants him to stay.
Chelsea up Begovic bid
Jose Mourinho has ramped up Chelsea’s interest in Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, upping the club’s bid to £8 million. The Bosnia international is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Diaby considering MLS move
Abou Diaby is looking into resurrecting his career over the Atlantic in the MLS. The Frenchman was released by Arsenal following years of injury setbacks but at 29 is attracting the interest of FC Dallas.
Hull want Wilson on loan
Hull City are hopeful of signing Manchester United prospect James Wilson on loan for next season. The 19-year-old had a mini-breakthrough in Louis van Gaal’s first season but may be tempted by the Tigers’ offer.
Shaqiri to reject Stoke
Xherdan Shaqiri will reject a move to Mark Hughes’ Stoke City, despite the Potters agreeing a £12 million fee with Inter Milan.
