Zidane wants Navas out of Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane wants Keylor Navas to leave Real Madrid this summer to save himself an acute selection headache, claims Sport.
Navas recently saw interest from Paris Saint-Germain fall flat, with no further offers currently on the table.
And while Zidane favours the Costa Rica international between the posts, the Madrid board have made it clear that Thibaut Courtois has to be his No. 1 for the coming season.
McKennie signs new Schalke deal
Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie has signed a contract extension until 2024, the club have confirmed.
The Texas-born United States international joined the Bundesliga outfit in 2016 and made 24 league appearances last term as the club finished a disappointing 14th.
Everton not after Traore
Everton are not in talks to sign Lyon’s former Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore contrary to reports in France, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Telefoot reported on Sunday that the Toffees were close to a deal for the forward but those reports are believed to be speculative, with Marco Silva casting his net elsewhere in his search for a striker.
Traore scored two Premier League goals in 10 appearances at Chelsea between 2014-17, and has scored nine goals in 51 international appearances for Burkina Faso for whom he has played since he was 15.
Fulham join race for Chalobah
West Bromwich Albion’s Championship rivals Fulham have reportedly entered the race for Chelsea youngster Trevoh Chalobah, according to Birmingham Live.
Albion are believed to be keen on the 19-year-old who impressed in the second tier with relegated Ipswich last season.
Palace chairman to block Zaha move
Wilfried Zaha’s proposed move to Arsenal is in doubt because chairman Steve Paris believes letting his star player go could negatively impact his chances of selling the club, as reported by the Sun.
The Ivory Coast international is eager to leave in order to join his boyhood club but the Palace owner is concerned any sale would affect his chances of finding investors.
De Ligt to be unveiled, today
Matthijs de Ligt will be formally unveiled as a Juventus player on Monday, according to Tuttosport.
The Ajax captain has been courted this summer by Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, but the Serie A champions are set to win the race for his signature and complete a £70million deal agreed to bring him to Turin.
Juventus eyeing Burnley’s McNeil
Burnley’s Dwight McNeil has attracted the attention of Serie A champions Juventus, according to Lancashire Live.
McNeil was in France with the Englandunder-21 team for the Toulon Tournament in June, where it is believed that the Italian giants were monitoring his progress.
The 19-year-old signed a new contract in January until 2023.
Tierney should choose Arsenal, says Nicol
Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney should take the chance to move to Arsenal this summer, according to ex-Scotland international Steve Nicol.
“Yes [it would be a good move],” Liverpool legend Nicol told ESPN.
“Tierney’s a good player. I think he’s probably reached his peak at Celtic. I think stepping up to the tougher challenge will better his game.”
Barca eyeing up Martinez from Inter
Barcelona are plotting a £95million bid for Argentina international Lautaro Martinez, according to Radio La Red.
The Inter Milan striker scored for his country in their Copa America quarter-final win against Venezuela.
Barca reportedly see Martinez as a more attractive option than Mauro Icardi who is also on his way out of San Siro.
Pellegrini arrives for Juve medical
Luca Pellegrini has arrived at Juventus’s medical centre ahead of his transfer from Roma, the club have announced.
The full-back, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Cagliari, is moving to the Serie A champions in exchange for Roma defender Leonardo Spinazzola and a €10m fee.
