KLOPP ON BALE, NEW CONTRACT
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, Jurgen Klopp has dismissed any talk of Liverpool making a move for Gareth Bale this summer and says they need a team rather than individuals.
He was also asked about the possibility of a new contract, but said: “I don’t have the feeling that this is the right moment to even think about it.”Head HERE to read.
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EVENING HEADLINES
- Everton have agreed a £28m fee with Paris Saint-Germain for midfielder Idrissa Gueye, Sky Sports News understands.
- Arsenal remain hopeful a season-long loan deal for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos will go ahead, despite Marco Asensio suffering a serious injury.
- Everton want to sign Wilfried Zaha and will hold talks over a deal this week, Sky Sports News understands.
- Zinedine Zidane said Gareth Bale “wanted to play” in Real Madrid’s win over Arsenal, but that “nothing has changed” on his future.
- Atletico Madrid have asked La Liga to block Antoine Griezmann’sregistration at Barcelona, according to president Javier Tebas.
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Leroy Sane’s future at the club is “not in our hands”.
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TRANSFER TALK PODCAST: WILL REAL WRITE OFF BALE FEE?
Are the financials right for Gareth Bale to leave Real Madrid? Or could the Welshman be stuck at the Bernabeu?
After a war of words in the last few days, the 30-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Bernabeu under Zinedine Zidane with the Real coach claiming the forward was “very close” to leaving over the weekend.
Bale will not be leaving Real on loan this summer, his agent Jonathan Barnett has told Sky Sports News, so how likely is it that Bale will leave?
The Transfer Talk podcast investigate – with the help of Spanish football journalist Dermot Corrigan.
Listen below or download and subscribe on iTunes or Spreaker.02:41
NYOM MAKES GETAFE MOVE
West Brom defender Allan Nyom has joined Spanish side Getafe for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal with the option of another.
The 31-year-old right-back, who joined the Baggies from Watford in 2016, made 67 appearances for the Championship club before spending last season on loan at La Liga club Leganes.02:20
‘ARSENAL HAVEN’T GIVEN UP ON ZAHA’
The Transfer Show panel discuss Everton’s interest in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, but Arsenal have not given up on Zaha just yet.02:05
WILMOT CLOSE TO SWANS MOVE
New Swansea head of recruitment Andy Scott is targeting a former player from Watford as one of his first signings.
The 19-year-old centre-back Ben Wilmot is understood to be close to joining the Championship side on a season-long loan.
The Swans announced Scott’s appointment on Wednesday after he left his post as Watford sporting director earlier this year.
And he has begun building a squad for head coach Steve Cooper – hoping to add Wilmot, whom he signed for Watford from Stevenage last year, to the additions of Jake Bidwell and goalkeeper Lewis Webb.
Wilmot spent last season on loan at Udinese in Italy but made only five appearances in Serie A – and he has only played six times in total for Watford.01:54
‘ATLETICO WILL NOT BE BULLIED BY BARCA’
The Transfer Show panel think Atletico Madrid fans should be proud about standing up to Barcelona as they appeal to block Antoine Griezmann’s registration with the Spanish giants.01:40
POGBA OUT, MILINKOVIC-SAVIC IN?
Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will join Manchester Unitedthis summer if Paul Pogba departs, according to La Repubblica.
United will pay £67m plus bonuses for the Serbian, who has already agreed a five-year contract.01:24
‘TIERNEY WOULD LIKE ARSENAL OPPORTUNITY’
The Transfer Show’s Kaveh Solhekol believes Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney would like the opportunity to speak to Arsenal, but the north London club are not offering enough money up-front.01:10
OBIANG LEAVES WEST HAM
West Ham have confirmed the departure of Pedro Obiang, who has joined Sassuolo for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old midfielder spent four years in east London, joining the club in summer 2015 from fellow Serie A team Sampdoria and made 116 appearances with three goals.01:03
KLOPP COY ON CONTRACT TALK
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, Jurgen Klopp was also keen to calm any talk of extending his own contract at Anfield. The Liverpool boss has three years remaining on his current deal and is yet to offer any indication that he will stay beyond 2022.
“I still don’t understand these questions,” he said. “Let’s play this season. If it is good then we are all happy, if it is not then a few people will be happy that I don’t have a seven-year contract here.
“There is enough time. I have never planned in my life for the next four or five years because it doesn’t make sense.
“What happens in between here and then, let’s make the decision when it is the right moment. I don’t have the feeling that this is the right moment to even think about it.”
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KLOPP RUBBISHES BALE LINKS
Talking ahead of their pre-season match against Sporting Lisbon – which you can follow live on the Sky Sports website and app – Klopp said: “Bale is a Real Madrid player and if he leaves it will be outstandingly expensive and big wages.
“He is an outstanding player, I like him a lot but it is not about him. You have to create a team. A team is not a collection of the best individual players, they have to work together.
“Liverpool is a long-term project. The team is really good. Will there be difficult situations? Probably. There would be if we bring in a new player, or two or three. I didn’t say we won’t do anything, it is going to be a big window for sure but people don’t think about the people who are already in.”
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PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND-UP
What’s the latest transfer news with your Premier League side? The lowdown on all 20 clubs on The Transfer Show.00:34
LEAO IN DEMAND
Everton, Wolves, Valencia and Napoli are all in the race to sign Lilleforward Rafeal Leao, who was once tipped to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo, RMC reports.
The Ligue 1 side want a deal starting at £30m for the former Sporting youngster.00:19
CORRERA MOVE IN DOUBT
Angel Correa’s move from Atletico Madrid to AC Milan is in doubt, Corriere dello Sport reports.
The Argentine was set to replace Andre Silva at San Siro but the Portugal international’s transfer to Monaco has fallen through.00:02
MILLER BACK AT MORECAMBE
Shaun Miller has rejoined Morecambe in a season-long loan from Crewe Alexandra.
The striker scored 16 goals in 34 league and cup starts for the Shrimps in the 2015/16 season.23:48
JOELINTON WANTS TO REPAY FAITH
Newcastle’s record signing Joelinton says he wants to repay the faith and trust shown in him after receiving the club’s storied No 9 shirt.
Hit play below or head HERE to read more.23:34
JUTKIEWICZ PENS NEW DEAL
Lukas Jutkiewicz has signed a new deal with Birmingham, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2022.
The 30-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of this season.
Jutkiewicz’s contract extension comes on the back of the most productive season of his career, scoring 14 goals last season.23:20
McNULTY ARRIVES AT SUNDERLAND
Marc McNulty has joined Sunderland on a season-long loan from Reading.
McNulty told the club’s official website: “I had offers from clubs at a higher level, but when Sunderland come calling, it’s a no brainer, so as soon as I knew the offer was on the table, I just wanted to get the deal done. I’ve played for big clubs before and I love the pressure that comes with a passionate fan base, so I can’t wait to get out there and show the supporters what I can do.” 23:07
BOOTH LEAVES DUNDEE UTD
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Dundee United today confirm that defender Callum Booth has left the Club. Callum joined in August 2018 on a two-year deal and played a total of 33 games for the Terrors, scoring twice. Callum leaves with the best wishes from everyone at the Club.
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SCOTT JOINS SWANSEA STAFF
Swansea City have announced the appointment of Andy Scott as the club’s new head of recruitment.
The 46-year-old former player and manager most recently held similar positions at Brentford and Watford, winning a number of plaudits for his work at Griffin Park, which included identifying and signing the likes of Neal Maupay and Ollie Watkins.22:39
WHY PEPE IS IN DEMAND
After a standout season in Ligue 1, Lille star Nicolas Pepe has been linked with some of Europe’s top clubs – including a big-money move to Manchester United. So why is he in demand?Click HERE to find out!
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BALE TWEETS
There is one name on everyone’s lips at the moment and that’s Gareth Bale.
He scored in a pre-season victory against Arsenal earlier today, and has taken tweeted about the performance. But will he still be at Real Madrid in a few weeks time?
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