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Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd reject Inter Milan’s £53.9m bid for Romelu Lukaku

Manchester United have rejected a bid of £53.9m from Inter Milan for Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, According to Sky Sports News. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The offer falls well below Manchester United's valuation of the 26-year-old Belgium international, who signed from Everton just two years ago for £75million. Inter Milan head coach Antonio Conte has made Lukaku - who will not play for the Red devils against the Italian club in Singapore on Saturday - his primary target. "You know I like this player," Conte said on Friday. "When I was Chelsea's coach [from 2016 to 2018], I tried to bring him to Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I like this player and consider him an important player for us to have a good i...

Jul202019 by JBNo Comments

Conte confirms interest in Lukaku & hails the Belgian as an important signing for Inter

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Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte says it is “important” to sign Romelu Lukaku for the Italian side from Manchester United this summer window. According to Sky Sports News, Inter have offered £63m for the Belgian attacker, with the payments structured over several seasons, but Manchester United are holding out for more than the £75m they paid to get him two years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku is on United’s pre-season tour in Asia but is yet to play any game, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he will not play against Inter in their International Champions Cup game on Saturday due to injury. Asked ahead of that match, Asked whether he was frustrated by the lack of progress towards signing Lukaku, Conte said: “Frustrated is a big word. Lukaku ...

Jul192019 by JBNo Comments

Matthijs De Ligt denies Cristiano Ronaldo influenced €75m move to Juventus

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Former Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt insists his €75 million move to Seria A side Juventus was driven by personal ambition, with Cristiano Ronaldo having no influence on his decision to sign for the Italian giants. After seeing his future at Ajax become the subject of much speculation over recent months, the Netherlands defender has finally brought a long-running transfer saga to a close. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona and Manchester United were among those said to be interested in signing the central defender, but they were ultimately left empty-handed as he ended up signing for Juve. It had been suggested that the chat he had with Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after the UEFA Nations League final in June helped to sway De Ligt’s th...

Jul192019 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd make approach to sign Blaise Matuidi from Juventus

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Manchester United have reportedly made an approach to sign Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to sign a new midfielder this summer window after Ander Herrera’s exit to Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff also is on United’s radar but the English giants have been put off a move due to his £50million valuation by the club. Spain Under-21 midfielder Dani Olmo and Everton star Idrissa Gueye have also been linked with transfer moves to Old Trafford. But according to Le Parisien, Blaise Matuidi is wanted by Manchester United and the club have ‘come forward’ with an approach for the midfielder. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Everton, Paris ...

Jul182019 by JBNo Comments

Neymar’s father to meet with Juventus ahead of a shock move to Italy

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Neymar could be in line for a shocking transfer move to Juventus to link up with former Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Brazilian pushes for a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in Spain. Neymar made his intentions known earlier this week as he told PSG sporting director Leonardo that he wanted to leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The superstar is seemingly looking forward to a return to Barcelona, having spent two years in Paris. However, after Barcelona completed the signing of Antoine Griezmann, it is feared that they will have limited funds remaining, and will be unable to fund any move for the Brazil international. The Spanish giants spent £108million on the France international, representing their biggest o...

Jul172019 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola reveals why Matthijs de Ligt snubbed Man United for Juventus move

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Super-agent Mino Raiola says it was "important" for his client Matthijs de Ligt to play in Seria A, as the Dutch central defender closes in on his switch to Juventus. The future of De Ligt has been one of the transfer stories of this summer window as Manchester United, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain were all linked with his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); All three clubs appeared to be leading the race for the 19-year-old defender but in the end Matthijs De Ligt decided to move to Juventus in a deal expected to be worth around £67.5million. And Raiola says that the challenge for a centre-back of playing in Italy was one of the reasons behind the move to Seria A. “It’s not a question of who wanted him most, but Juve are the best team fo...

Jul132019 by JBNo Comments

Juventus finally agree deal with Ajax for Matthijs De Ligt

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Matthijs de Ligt will now sign for Juventus after the Serie A champions agreed an €82 million (£71.6m) deal with Ajax, according to reports. The 19-year-old defendet has attracted interest from several big clubs in Europe including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona were in the frontline to sign De Ligt but their refusal to increase their bid after further talks with his agent Mino Raiola paved way for Juventus to gain the upper hand. And according to widespread reports in Italy, De Ligt will join Juventus after the Seria A giants finally reached an agreement with his team Ajax. Dutch journalist Mike Verweij claimed the defender left the first-team squad in Austria, with Juventus reportedly...

Jul122019 by JBNo Comments

Lukaku close to Man Utd exit as Inter Milan confirm official approach

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Inter Milan have confirmed they have made a formal approach to Manchester United for the signing of Romelu Lukaku. Officials from the Serie A club held talks with their Red Devils counterparts on Thursday over a transfer move for the 26-year-old Belgium international. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio met chiefs from Old Trafford - who have been affected by the news a member of staff has been hospitalised on their-pre-season tour after a suspected overdose. And he has confirmed negotiations have begun for £75million-rated striker - with Manchester United refusing to take less than that fee. Ausilio said: "It was an official approach between two important clubs. We'll see what happens. “All the players we're f...

Jul112019 by JBNo Comments

United make £45m bid for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic as Maguire alternative

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Manchester United have made an offer of £45million for Fiorentina central defender Nikola Milenkovic. Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic as an alternative to Leicester City star Harry Maguire. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old was a target for Jose Mourinho in 2018 and the Red devils failed with a bid of around £36million to sign him earlier this year. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made two signings so far this summer window but remains keen to make further additions and wants a central defender to partner Victor Lindelof. The 26-year-old is considered to be the ideal candidate but Leicester want £90m for the England international and United are unwilling to meet ...

Jul112019 by JBNo Comments

Lukaku misses Man Utd training as Inter chief flies to London for talks

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Romelu Lukaku trained away from the rest of Manchester United squad in Australia amid talks with Inter Milan over a move to Italy. The Belgian international striker trained alongside United winger Anthony Martial in the gym due to a "little" fitness problem. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old felt a niggle in the morning training session as he continued the pre-season build up in Australia with the rest of the United team. And it was decided the forward would sit out the evening training programme in Perth as a precaution - few hours before the summit meeting over his future at the club took place in London. Instead he took part in a gentle gym session with Anthony Martial away from the main squad. Inter sporting director Piero Ausil...