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Real Madrid Unlikely To Pursue Paul Pogba

May 31, 2016 4:37 PM

Real Madrid is unlikely to pursue a transfer for Paul Pogba.

Pogba has been the subject of transfer rumors in each of the past two summers with several teams from England as well as Barcelona linked.

"[Pogba] is a great player," Florentino Perez said. "I don't want to talk about him, but I will say that in midfield we have six great players."

Real Madrid has had difficulties playing all of their midfielders with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric nearly automatic starters, leaving Casemiro, Isco, James and Mateo Kovačić competing for time.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Tags: Juventus, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Perez Downplays Possible Real Madrid Move For David De Gea

May 31, 2016 4:34 PM

Florentino Perez said Real Madrid may not return to negotiations this summer on a transfer for David De Gea.

Keylor Navas enjoyed a great season in goal for Real Madrid.

"I am not the one who has to decide," Perez said in an interview with Marca. "I would say it is very difficult to manage two great players in this position."

De Gea signed an extension with Manchester United after his Real Madrid transfer fell through.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Report: Monchi Considering Leaving Sevilla

May 31, 2016 11:48 AM

Monchi is reportedly considering leaving Sevilla.

Monchi has been one of the world's most successful sporting directors during his time with Sevilla, winning nine titles with the club.

Manchester United and Everton are two clubs who have interest in Monchi.

Jose Maria Lopez/Guerra/AS.com

Tags: Everton, Manchester United, Sevilla, Misc Rumor

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Diego Simeone Wants Bigger Investment From Atleti

May 31, 2016 11:40 AM

Diego Simeone openly talked about considering leaving Atletico Madrid after the Champions League Final, which shocked the club.

Simeone believes the grown of the club since he took over in 2011 should be reflected in their economic plan.

Simeone has been promised the use of the €42 million from the sale of Jackson Martinez to reinvest.

Atletico CEO Gil Marín and president Enrique Cerezo are also prepared to offer the manager an improved, extended contract to compel him to stay.

Simeone believes he may not be able to continue competing with Real Madrid and Barcelona at this level without an increased investment.

Javier G. Matallanas/AS.com

Tags: Atletico Madrid, Misc Rumor

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Bayern Rejects €50M Offer From Real Madrid For David Alaba

Jun 1, 2016 1:08 PM

Bayern Munich have rejected a €50 million offer from Real Madrid for David Alaba.

Real Madrid's director general José Ángel Sánchez has held meetings in Munich on numerous occasions with the players father George Alaba who oversees in business matters relating to his son.

Alaba is signed with Bayern through 2021 and the club won't consider any offers below €80 million.

Alaba is considered one of the world's best left backs and would replace Marcelo.

Javier Silles/AS.com

Tags: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Alvaro Morata Prefers Receiving Chance With Real Madrid

May 31, 2016 3:10 AM

Real Madrid will exercise their buyback clause with Juventus for Alvaro Morata.

Morata has been linked with a move to England with Arsenal interested.

But Morata has interest in simply joining Real Madrid, his hometown club.

"Clearly that is what I would like. That is my wish, to succeed in Madrid," he told AS.

"But in Madrid there are great players. And what I want is to play and feel important."

Morata emerged in his two seasons with Juventus.

"There are some offers from England that are tempting, not only by contract," Morata said.

"I think for my characteristics the Premier League would also be a great destination.

"I'm saying a move to the Premier League would not be a step backwards. With what I have learned in Italy, if I have the chance to learn something more in England I think it would make me a more complete, better player.

"I'm 23 and all I want is progress, to play and learn from the best."

AS.com

Tags: Arsenal, Juventus, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Diego Simeone Considers Future With Atleti

May 31, 2016 2:42 AM

Diego Simeone was asked if he had thought about stepping down as manager of Atletico Madrid following their loss in the Champions League Final to Real Madrid.

“Do I have to continue with Atlético or is it the end of a cycle? I have to think about that,” Simeone told a news conference. “It’s a logical question for you to ask after a defeat like the one we’ve suffered today.

“I feel proud of my players. Quite frankly I love my players. It’s obvious that they’ve given everything that they have, and they always give everything they have. We had the chance to become champions, we didn’t take that chance.

“We need to continue working, I have to think things out on my part. That’s what I’m doing now. What is clear to me is that nobody remembers the losers. Losing two finals is a failure. We have to get over this and heal our wounds.”

Simeone couldn't hide his disappointment with their loss.

“You do your best, you try to do what you can, you get to two finals and you lose them both,” he said. “One you lose 4-1, even though it was 2-1 for a long time, the other you lose on penalties.

“This cycle for me at Atlético, two finals in three years, is actually a marvellous achievement, but I am not happy with what I have achieved.”

The Guardian

Tags: Atletico Madrid, Misc Rumor

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Manuel Pellegrini: The Challenge Of Managing Keeps Me Alive

May 30, 2016 1:58 PM

Manuel Pellegrini has interest in continuing his career as a manager.

Everton is believed to have interest in him but he will be patient for the right opportunity. 

“If I don’t have a really interesting option I will stop until I find one," said Pellegrini. "If I have to stop [completely], I will stop. It can be now, [until] December, one year or for ever. Of course, I would miss it. The challenge keeps me alive.”

Pellegrini is being replaced at Manchester City by Pep Guardiola.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Tags: Manchester City, Misc Rumor

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N'Golo Kante Happy With Leicester 'For Now'

May 30, 2016 1:53 PM

N'Golo Kante insists he's happy remaining with Leicester City "for now."

Kante has been linked to a move to Arsenal.

Leicester signed Knate for just £5.6 million in August of last year from Caen.

“For now, I am happy at Leicester,” he told L’Equipe. “I do not pay too much attention to everything that is said. For now, I am in Leicester and I focus on the Euros.

“I think that my season at Leicester surprised everybody. People liked to see a new Premier League champion. We had a magnificent season and then my debut with France went well. Maybe my journey also helps compared to other people who come from amateur football.

“I try to stay the same. I am not aware that my personality is different.”

Press Association

Tags: Arsenal, Leicester City, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Marcus Rashford Signs Extension With United Through 2020

May 31, 2016 3:10 AM

Marcus Rashford has agreed to sign an extension with Manchester United through 2020.

“I am delighted to have signed a new contract,” said Rashford, an 18-year-old academy graduate who scored eight goals for United last season having made his debut for his boyhood club in the Europa League win against FC Midtjylland at Old Trafford in February, when he struck twice.

Rashford also scored within three minutes of his senior England debut, in the 2-1 friendly victory against Australia at the Stadium of Light on Friday.

“I have always been a Manchester United fan so to be playing in the first team really is a dream come true. I am grateful for having the chance to prove myself. To be able to play football at the biggest club in the world means everything to me and my family.”

Press Association

Tags: Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Dortmund Calls Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Transfer Rumors 'Nonsense'
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with a £70 million transfer with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Arsenal all interested.

ESPN

James Claims To Prefer To Stay With Real Madrid
James Rodriguez would like to remain with Real Madrid after a season in which he fell out of Zinedine Zidane's plans.

ESPN

Leicester To Sign Keeper Ron-Robert Zieler
It is not clear how Ron-Robert Zieler's arrival will affect the status of current No. 1 Kasper Schmeichel.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Robert Lewandowski Holding Transfer Talks With Real Madrid
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to offer Robert Lewandowski a six-year deal worth up to €25 million per season.

Ed Aarons/The Guardian

Sergio Busquets Signs Extension With Barcelona Through 2021
Sergio Busquets' contract has a buyout clause of £152 million.

PA Sport

Liverpool Shifting To Pursuit Of Sadio Mane
With Mario Gotze attempting to remain at Bayern Munich, Liverpool are considering a move for Sadio Mane of Southampton.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Mourinho Interested In £50M Transfer With Chelsea For Willian
Willian is open to the transfer and held discussions with Jose Mourinho earlier in the week in London.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Jose Mourinho Appointed United Manager On Three-Year Deal
Jose Mourinho said being named "Manchester United manager is a special honor in the game."

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Zlatan Confirms He Has Offers From EPL Clubs
Zlatan Ibrahimovic appears to prefer reuniting with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

Marcus Christenson/The Guardian

Cristiano: Forget PSG, City, I'm Retiring With Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping for a contract extension with Real Madrid.

ESPN

Barcelona Breaking Up Messi, Suarez, Neymar Would Be 'Impossible'
There has been talk this season that Barcelona would be unable to afford to keep all three players.

ESPN

Bayern Recommends Mario Gotze To Leave Club
Mario Gotze is entering the final 12 months of his Bayern contract and has been linked with Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Chelsea Still Holds Jose Mourinho's Image Rights
The trademark to use Jose Mourinho's name and image on a whole host of branded products and merchandise runs for Chelsea until June of 2023.

Liam Twomey/ESPN

Dani Alves Agrees To Leave Barcelona For Juventus
Dani Alves reportedly told Barcelona teammates and directors of his decision during Sunday's end of season celebration.

Football Italia

Arsenal Officially Sign Granit Xhaka From Gladbach
Arsene Wenger didn't sign a single outfield player last summer and wasted no time in getting a transfer signed this summer.

The Guardian

Leicester City Offer CSKA €30M For Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa is just 23 and has drawn comparisons to Jesus Navas and Arjen Robben.

ESPN

Sergio Ramos Feels 'Fortunate' He Stayed At Madrid Over United Move
Sergio Ramos signed a new five-year deal with Real Madrid last summer after being strongly linked to a United move.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Rafa Benitez Stays At Newcastle With Three-Year Deal
Rafa Benitez had a break clause in his deal with Newcastle after their relegation but he's convinced they can make an instant return back to the Premier League.

The Guardian

United To Offer New Contract To Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick turns 35 this summer and is out of contract.

ESPN

Javi Gracia Leaves Malaga To Manager Rubin Kazan
Javi Gracia has been considered one of the best managers in La Liga.

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