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Cucurella £50m price tag puts off City

Manchester City's pursuit of Marc Cucurella has come to an abrupt end after Brighton ended negotiations, according to reports.

Cucurella has been extensively linked with the Premier League champions this window over a possible transfer.

 report Brighton will now only come back to the negotiating table if City submit an offer which meets their valuation of the player.

They have told Pep Guardiola's side to cough up at least £50million in order to sign the defender, but the latest bid came in at just £30m.

Newcastle debate a higher offer for Maddison

The Magpies are deliberating on whether to go back in with a bigger bid.

If they do and are successful, Maddison would become Newcastle’s new record signing, surpassing the £40m they paid for Joelinton.

Eddie Howe has already landed Sven Botman, Matt Targett and Nick Pope this summer but remained coy on further attacking signings.

He said on Friday: “Never say never but as the days tick by it is looking more and more unlikely.

“However, the most important thing is that we get the right players, not the speed that we get them in.”

I got tattoo of my favourite player – he left THREE days later 

A Stockport County fan got a tattoo dedicated to his favourite player THREE days before he signed for another club.

Callum Taylor, 23, was on holiday in Zante last week with four mates when he decided to get his first ever tattoo.

Three days later, the League Two club confirmed right-back Sam Minihan had moved to Halifax Town.

But Callum says he has no regrets and "Super Sammy Minihan" will always be a "Stockport legend" to him.

Odegaard confirmed as Gunners' skipper

Martin Odegaard has been confirmed as Arsenal’s new captain following Alexandre Lacazette’s summer move to Lyon.

Arsenal 4-0 Sevilla

Arsenal score FOUR in the first 20 minutes against Sevilla!

Two from Bukayo Saka and two from new signing Gabriel Jesus.

ICYMI - Tavares joins Marseille on loan

Nuno Tavares has joined Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille on a season-long loan deal.

The 22-year-old left-back joined Arsenal in the summer of 2021 from Benfica, and made 28 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions last season, scoring once and assisting twice.

Liverpool vs Manchester City TODAY

And just like that, the new season is upon us.

Less than 10 weeks after Manchester City pipped Liverpool to the Premier League title in dramatic circumstances....

The two sides come up against one another in the Community Shield TODAY.

The match kicks off at 5pm UK time.

It takes place at the King Power Stadium due to England women's team hopefully lifting the 2022 Euros trophy at Wembley.

United leave No21 free for De Jong

Manchester United are pulling out all the stops to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer – and have dropped the latest hint they could complete a deal.

The club released their squad numbers for the 2022-23 season – and left his beloved No21 free.

De Jong picked up the number coming through the ranks at Ajax and still has it for Barcelona and the Netherlands national team.

So if he does complete the switch to Old Trafford, the midfielder is guaranteed to get his favourite number.

Fo the sake of our defence

Leicester star Wesley Fofana is the first name on Boehly's shortlist after losing out on Jules Kounde.

The Blues reportedly have had a transfer bid turned down by Leicester City despite agreeing personal terms with the defender.

The two sides remained locked in discussion but Chelsea will be buoyed by Fofana's willingness to join.

Tottenham target Roma’s Nicolo Zaniolo

Spurs have reportedly made Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo their top target.

Antonio Conte has already been splashing the cash on several big signings this summer.

But Tuttosport claims he wants to complete his business with a deal for Roma’s versatile attacker.

The Italians have already landed a potential replacement in Paulo Dybala and could be open to selling Zaniolo for £40million.

Newcastle have a £40m offer for Maddison rejected

Newcastle made a shock £40million bid for James Maddison, according to reports.

Leicester rejected the offer immediately.

Latest on Ronaldo saga

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to miss the Red Devils’ friendly against Atletico Madrid today.

But he WILL play for Man Utd this weekend against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Replying to a post on Instagram about him missing the Atleti game, he wrote in Portuguese: “Domino o rei joga.”

The phrase translates in English to: “Sunday the king plays.”

City offer Silva to Barcelona

Man City have reportedly offered Bernardo Silva to Barcelona.

L’Equipe claims Pep Guardiola wants just £67million for one of his star players.

The report comes just a week after City issued a hands-off warning to the Catalans.

Barca would also have to sell Frenkie de Jong first, as they currently can’t even register Raphinha or Robert Lewandowski.

Laporta admires 'very good' Silva

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has added fuel to the fire by revealing his admiration for Bernardo Silva.

Manchester City's midfielder is a "very good player" according to Laporta, amid speculation the Catalan giants want to sign him this summer.

He told CBS Sports: "Silva is a very good player. I have to respect, though, that he belongs to Manchester City.

"I have some friends there, like Pep Guardiola, Tixi Bergstein and Khaldoon Al Mubarak. There are a lot of people I know."

Reading land Loum on loan

Reading have signed Senegal midfielder Mamadou Loum on loan from Porto.

The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Malaga and joins the Royals on a season-long deal.

Manager Paul Ince told the : "We have had to put together an almost entirely new midfield this summer and Mamadou feels like an important piece in that puzzle.

"He is a player who will battle hard from the first minute to the last with that fire in the belly you need to tackle the challenge of the Championship head on."

Newcastle debate a higher offer for Maddison

The Magpies are deliberating on whether to go back in with a bigger bid.

If they do and are successful, Maddison would become Newcastle's new record signing, surpassing the £40m they paid for Joelinton.

Eddie Howe has already landed Sven Botman, Matt Targett and Nick Pope this summer but remained coy on further attacking signings.

He said on Friday: “Never say never but as the days tick by it is looking more and more unlikely.

“However, the most important thing is that we get the right players, not the speed that we get them in.”

Leicester try to tempt Maddison to stay

Instead the Foxes have offered their star midfielder an improved contract to convince him to stay.

According to , the mega-rich Newcastle submitted the offer on Friday but Brendan Rodgers' side were having none of it.

The Foxes will demand significantly more money for arguably their most valuable asset.

Newcastle have a £40m offer for Maddison rejected

Newcastle made a shock £40million bid for James Maddison, according to reports.

Leicester rejected the offer immediately.

Haaland will play vs Liverpool

Guardiola revealed Haaland WILL be unleashed against the Reds in Saturday's Community Shield final.

On the Norwegian's status, the City chief said: “He is ready to play. He feels good.

“When I spoke with him over the last couple of days, he feels a few little niggles but he can train and move.

“At the end of August, he will be better than now. Now we have one game a week, with more training.

“[Haaland and Julian Alvarez] have the special sense, smell, quality to score a goal.

“If we play good football, create a lot of chances, put the ball close to the box...

“If we do that, we know Erling and Julian have this incredible talent to score goals. But they will not do it alone. We have to help them.”

£51m Haaland a 'funny guy', says Guardiola

Erling Haaland has already shown he is a "funny guy" in his short time at Manchester City.

But the Norwegian’s arrival in the Premier League will be no laughing matter for defenders up and down the country - starting with Liverpool in the Community Shield final.

Etihad boss Pep Guardiola is delighted with the way Haaland has settled in so easily.

The Spaniard said: “The first impression of him is really good, a funny guy.

“He’s settled really well with the team. That is important. Apparently people think it’s not one of the most important things but it is.

“The good vibes in the locker room is more important than any advice.

“We try to help him settle well with the family, house and try to get to know each other in training. Then the quality will do the rest.”

Competition for Cornet

Maxwel Cornet has been highly sought after from Premier League teams this summer, despite Toon looking likely to land the 25-year-old.

Everton have already seen a loan bid rejected for the Ivorian, while he also failed to agree personal terms on a move to newly-promoted Nottingham Forest.

However, Everton have instead struck a deal to sign English winger Dwight McNeil in a £20m transfer.

Chelsea have considered a move for Cornet as an alternative to Raphinha, who joined Barcelona earlier in the window.

However, they have thus far not pursued this any further despite enduring a difficult window.

Should front-runners Newcastle land Cornet he will represent their fourth signing of the summer, following on from Matt Targett, Nick Pope and Sven Botman.

Newcastle set to land Cornet

Newcastle are set to beat Chelsea and Everton to the signing of Maxwel Cornet by triggering his release clause, reports suggest.

The Magpies are looking for ways to bolster their attack after enduring a frustrating window in trying to bring in competition for Callum Wilson.

Their search has led to them Burnley star Cornet, who was relegated with The Clarets last season as the club's top scorer with nine goals.

According to , Newcastle are ready to trigger Cornet's £17.5million release clause.

Okonkwo joins Crewe on loan

Arthur Okonkwo has joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old goalkeeper joined the Arsenal academy aged eight and has continually impressed throughout the age groups.

Having been promoted to the first-team at the beginning of last season, Arthur featured in the Gunners' matchday squad seven times.

Good morning footy transfer fans!

Newcastle have reportedly joined Chelsea in the race for Maxwell Cornet.

TalkSport claims the Burnley winger is wanted by the Premier League duo after his relegation to the Championship.

Cornet has a £17.5million release clause but would likely favour a move to Chelsea over Newcastle.

Meanwhile, Spurs have reportedly made Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo their top target.

Antonio Conte has already been splashing the cash on several big signings this summer.

But Tuttosport claims he wants to complete his business with a deal for Roma's versatile attacker.

The Italians have already landed a potential replacement in Paulo Dybala and could be open to selling Zaniolo for £40m.

Elswehere, Marc Cucurella has handed in a transfer request at Brighton.

But Fabrizio Romano there is no agreement between Manchester City and Brighton on the price.

Negotiations are said to be ongoing after City reportedly failed with a £30m offer earlier this month.

Finally, Sergino Dest has reportedly ruled out a move to the Premier League.

Man Utd and Chelsea are both thought to be keen on the Dutch full-back.

But Romano claims Dest is staying at Barcelona after receiving assurances over his playing time.