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Mane refuses to rule out Madrid move: Liverpool star Sadio Mane has refused to rule out a summer switch to Real Madrid.
The Senegal international revealed that the Blancos are ‘a great team’ but there has been no contact from the reigning Uefa Champions League winners to secure his services.
Mane has scored 33 goals in all competitions for the Reds since his switch from Southampton in 2016.
Hakimi close to joining Dortmund: Real Madrid defender Achraf Hakimi is close to joining to Borussia Dortmund on loan for the next two seasons.
The potential arrival of Alvaro Odriozola at the Santiago Bernabeu from Real Sociedad means the 19-year-old is surplus to requirement with Dani Carvajal and Nacho also available for the right-back position.
Leicester City turns to Bertrand: Leicester City are weighing up a move for Lyon star Bertrand Traore to replace Riyad Mahrez’s at the King Power Stadium.
With Mahrez’s imminent move to Manchester City this summer, Claude Puel is ready to give the former Chelsea forward a second chance in the English Premier League.
Traore managed just two goals in 10 league appearances for the Blues before he joined Lyon last summer.
Zaha turns down Crystal Palace new contract: Wilfried Zaha has rejected Crystal Palace’s £125,000-a-week pay rise.
The 25-year-old has attracted interests from Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Borussia Dortmund following his impressive display last season but the Eagles are keen on keeping the Ivorian forward.
A year after signing a five-year deal worth £100,000-a-week, the Selhurst Park outfit are ready to make the former Manchester United player the highest paid player in the club with the new offer.
Arsenal consider move for Mbaye Niang: Arsenal is interested in signing Senegal international and Torino attacker Mbaye Niang.
Niang, one of the stand-out performers in Aliou Cisse’s squad, played in every of Senegal’s games in Russia and scored a goal before their exit in the group stage.
Everton, Monaco, Marseille and Nice are also interested in the 23-year-old who had a short loan spell with Watford in the 2016-17 season.
Fulham rivals Chelsea for midfielder: Fulham is the latest club to make inquiries about Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri.
The 26-year-old has attracted interests from Chelsea, Arsenal and Napoli as his £35 million release clause is set to expire on July 15.
The Cottagers are out in the summer transfer market to strengthen their squad as they prepare for English top-flight football next season. Chelsea are yet to make an official move for the midfielder as they work to resolve their managerial saga.
Brighton table record fee for Percy Tau: Brighton and Hove Albion have made a record offer of R50 million to Mamelodi Sundowns for their star Percy Tau, according to TimesLive .
It is reported that the Brazilians have only 24 hours to respond to offer or lose out on cashing in on the 2017-18 PSL Player of the Season.
Tau is yet to join his teammates for pre-season preparations as the transfer saga about his future continues.
Neymar asks PSG to sign Suarez; Neymar has asked PSG to sign his former Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez this summer.
The Uruguay striker played alongside Neymar before the Brazilian’s departure to the Ligue 1 champions and apparently wants him to join him in Paris.
And 26-year-old Neymar reportedly wants Suarez to replace Edinson Cavani at the club, while he is all set to stay put himself despite strong links with Real Madrid.
Man Utd to battle Barca over Willian: Manchester United are prepared to battle Barcelona to land £60 million ($79.7m) Chelsea winger Willian.
Jose Mourinho, who coached Willian at Chelsea, thinks the Brazil winger could provide the spark in attack lacking since the manager lost trust in Anthony Martial.
With Brazil now out of the World Cup, it is believed Willian is now willing to discuss his club future.
Tierney set for Celtic stay: Kieran Tierney could be set remain at Celtic for another season, with Everton put off by the full-back’s £25 million valuation, reports the Scottish Sun.
Tierney was said to be close to joining the Premier League club, but the paper claims that Toffees no longer believe the 21-year-old to be worth the hefty fee.
Ronaldo ‘impossible’ to replace: Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has warned the club it will be “impossible” to replace.
The 33-year-old attacker has been linked with a move to Juventus this summer, amid reports that he does not feel appreciated enough in the Spanish capital.
Everton targets Sweden star Forsberg: Everton are looking at signing RB Leipzig’s Emil Forsberg.
The Sweden international recently signed a new deal with RB Leipzig, so the Toffees will have to part with £25 million ($33.2m) in order to land him.
Forsberg has previously been linked to Everton’s Merseyside rivals Liverpool, as well as Arsenal.