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Agent: Gianluigi Donnarumma Worth $179M

Nov 30, 2015 12:45 PM

Gianluigi Donnarumma is already worth €170 million, according to his agent Mino Raiola.

Donnarumma is just 16 and is already AC Milan's preferred choice at goalkeeper.

"I'd compare him to a [piece by Italian artist Amadeo] Modigliani," Raiola told Mediaset Premium. "He's worth 170 million.

"He has a great future. He's an extraordinary kid and everyone loves him.

"He's already a little champion but he can become a great one."

Mark Doyle/Goal.com

Tags: A.C. Milan, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Arsenal Preparing £22M Bid For Porto's Ruben Neves

Nov 30, 2015 12:43 PM

Arsenal are preparing a £22 million bid for Porto's defensive midfielder Ruben Neves.

Francis Coquelin is out for several months.

Arsenal are willing to pay £12 million to Porto up front with a further £10 million in add-ons.

The Sun

Tags: Arsenal, Porto, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Ezequiel Lavezzi Would Like Return To Italy

Nov 28, 2015 12:41 PM

Ezequiel Lavezzi has suggested he could return to Italian football amid frustration at his lack of playing time with Paris Saint-Germain.

Lavezzi joined PSG from Napoli in 2012.

Lavezzi's contract with PSG ends in the summer.

Lavezzi said he missed life in Italy, adding: "I especially miss the football. Football is really intense throughout all of Italy. Life is different in France. It isn't better or worse, but it is different.

"There are several options [for a future move], and I still have several months to decide what is best for me.

"This will be my last contract, and I want to play for a club that will motivate me. My focus will also be on the city and the quality of life there.

"At this time, I think I've reached a point in my life where my attention is on making the best decision for myself."

ESPN

Tags: Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Alex Teixeira Dreaming Of Move To Chelsea

Nov 30, 2015 11:07 AM

Alex Teixeira is dreaming of a move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea.

Teixeira, 25, has scored 23 goals in 23 games this season for Shakhtar and has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the English media.

Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have also registered interest in Teixeira.

"What I've heard and what my agent has said is that Chelsea, Juventus and PSG have made offers, but Chelsea and Juventus have gone further in the negotiations. All three are big clubs. Wherever I'll end up, I'll be happy."

Teixeira said it was his "dream" to play in the Premier League, calling it "the best championship in the world," and added: "I'm happy to have received this offer from Chelsea, one of Europe's big clubs, but it's my agent who's taking care of this."

He described Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as the "world's best coach" and said: "I think I would learn a lot from him. I hope he does not leave Chelsea now. I want to work with him and have great success in his side."

 

ESPN

Tags: Chelsea, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Pellegrini Downplays Lionel Messi To City Rumors

Nov 28, 2015 12:40 PM

Manuel Pellegrini has downplayed reports of Lionel Messi potentially joining Manchester City.

Reports emerged on Friday that City were willing to pay Messi £800,000 a week.

"I don't talk about rumors," Pellegrini said. "I think every manager in the world would like Lionel Messi."

Pep Guardiola has been linked to City for months as well.

Pellegrini added: "I don't talk about rumors. It is a rumor we have had for the last two-and-a-half years."

Richard Jolly/ESPN

Tags: Barcelona, Manchester City, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Pochettino: Harry Kane Wants To Stay With Tottenham, Win Titles

Nov 28, 2015 12:40 PM

Harry Kane has been linked to a January bid by Chelsea, but Mauricio Pochettino is confident he will remain with the club.

“I am happy that a big club want our players – this is because they show they are a top player with top performances. It is good when they are linked," said Mauricio Pochettino.

“But Harry, like Hugo Lloris, wants to stay here. He is one of the best players and he is very happy. He wants to grow up with us and try the next few years to try for the top four and win titles with Tottenham. This is his challenge.”

Kane scored his ninth goal in six matches in Thursday's Europa League win.

Press Association

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Real Madrid Considering January Sale Of Cristiano Ronaldo

Nov 27, 2015 12:19 PM

Florentino Perez and the other members of the Real Madrid hierarchy were intrigued by the comments made by Louis van Gaal that Manchester United have interest in Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid have already debated whether they should sell Ronaldo in the January transfer window.

Real Madrid believes Ronaldo will only retain a significant transfer value if he's sold in January or in the summer.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are considered the three viable clubs who could buy Ronaldo.

Ronaldo's contract with Real Madrid runs through 2018.

Grant Wahl/Sports Illustrated

Tags: Manchester City, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Van Gaal Seeks Winger, Declines To Discuss Arjen Robben Links

Nov 24, 2015 1:02 PM

Louis van Gaal has acknowledged Manchester United would like to sign more wingers, but he refused to discuss possible interest in Arjen Robben.

There have been reports of a £50 million transfer with Bayern Munich for Robben.

"When I answer the question you are writing 'open doors for Robben'. You will write things I didn't say," Van Gaal said prior to United's Champions League clash at home to PSV on Wednesday.

"I need more balance in my selection," he added. "We want a fast winger. We need to be where I want us to be."

FourFourTwo

Tags: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Mendes: 'Impossible' For Ronaldo To Go To PSG

Nov 23, 2015 11:58 AM

Jorge Mendes, agent for Cristiano Ronaldo, said it would be "impossible" for him to leave Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain.

Speaking in Portuguese on French TV show "Canal Football Club," Mendes was adamant that his client would not be moving to Paris next season.

"It's impossible," Mendes said. "He will end his career at Real Madrid."

Monaco has also been mentioned as a possible team for Ronaldo.

Mark Rodden/ESPN

Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Interested In Joining Arsenal

Nov 23, 2015 12:49 PM

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has interest in coming to the Premier League with Arsenal.

Ibrahimovic said this week it is "too late" in his career to play in the Premier League.

Arsene Wenger has interest in Ibrahimovic, who is out of contract in the summer.

Neil Moxley/Sunday People

Tags: Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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United Could Sign Left-Back In January
Manchester United could sign a left-back in January with Luke Shaw out long-term with a broken leg.

ESPN

Van Gaal Confirms He'd Like Ronaldo At United
Cristiano Ronaldo turns 31 in February and struggled in Saturday's Clasico, lost 4-0 by Real Madrid to Barcelona.

PA Sport

De Bruyne: Mourinho Talked Me Out Of 2013 Move To Dortmund
Jurgen Klopp attempted to sign Kevin De Bruyne in 2013 for Dortmund.

SW Lim/Goal.com

Jose Mourinho Won't Ask For New Players In January
Jose Mourinho reiterated his trust in his current squad, who he believes are capable of finishing in the top-4 in the Premier League.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Everton Won't Sell John Stones To Barcelona In January
John Stones has been linked to a move to Barcelona this January, but Roberto Martinez insists he won't be sold.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Victor Valdes Close To Free Transfer To Espanyol
Victor Valdes would likely become the first choice at goalkeeper ahead of Pau Lopez.

Kris Voakes/Goal.com

Ezequiel Lavezzi: It Would Be A Dream To Play For Barcelona
Ezequiel Lavezzi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs out at the end of this season.

FourFourTwo

Arsenal Move Ahead Of Barcelona For Nolito
Arsenal is in need of more depth at striker.

AS

Neymar's Tax Issues Could Impact Future With Barcelona
Talks with Barca over extending Neymar's current contract which ends in 2018 have begun, but nothing will be signed until there is clarity over the tax situation.

Dermot Corrigan/ESPN

Liverpool Targeting Schalke's Leroy Sane With $15M Bid
Leroy Sane has more goals (5), assists (4) and appearances (18) than he did during all of last season.

Nicholas Mendola/ProSoccerTalk

Real Madrid Renew Interest In Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski's Polish agent, Cezary Kucharski, has said Real Madrid are tracking him.

Stephan Uersfeld/ESPN

Real Madrid Likely To Sell Either Cristiano Ronaldo Or Gareth Bale
Agents for both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have already investigated moves away from Real Madrid.

Miguel Delaney/ESPN

Alvaro Morata Denies Reports Of Contact With Real Madrid
Alvaro Morata joined Juventus in 2014 in a deal that gives Real Madrid a buy-back option for a fixed sum.

ESPN

Cesc Fabregas Misses Barcelona, Nearly Joined Real Madrid In Past
Cesc Fabregas joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2014 after Arsenal passed on a return.

ESPN

Xabi Alonso To Leave Bayern After Current Season
Xabi Alonso joined Bayern in August of 2014 from Real Madrid and has anchored Pep Guardiola's midfield.

Phillip Quinn/Bavarian Football Works

Ronaldo Wants To Retire 'With Dignity', Not Play In US, Qatar
Cristiano Ronaldo turns 31 in February and believes he can play six or seven more seasons.

The Guardian

Barcelona, PSG Interested In Lazio's Antonio Candreva
Barcelona could offer up to €40 million for Antonio Candreva, though Nolito is believed to be their preferred target.

Il Messagero

Nolito Not Ruling Out Move To Barcelona
Nolito had previously denied he will join Barcelona in January.

FourFourTwo

Emre Mor Being Tracked By Liverpool, Chelsea, United, Dortmund, Ajax
Emre Mor is an 18-year-old Danish striker.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian

Chelsea To Target Chicharito, Paco Alcacer In January Window
Javier Hernandez is a possible target having impressed at Bayer Leverkusen following his arrival in Germany in the summer.

Peter O'Rourke/ESPN