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Haaland 'scary in front of goal', says Foden

Manchester City's new signing Erling Haaland is "scary" in front of goal.

That's according to new team-mate Phil Foden, who spoke to Sky Sports about the Norwegian striker.

England international Foden said: "He's a great addition to the team, makes everyone laugh and is humble which is important when you come to a team.

"He's hungry to achieve things with us which can only mean good things.

"In front of goal he's scary. He's coming to a completely different league with much faster football, so it might take him a little time to get used to.

"I'm sure when he's in his flow he's going to be unstoppable. He is very similar to Aguero, Haaland's got all types of finishes as well.

"If we can get him the ball in the right areas he is going to be really important for us this year."

In front of goal he's scary. When he's in his flow he's going to be unstoppable.

Phil Foden on Erling HaalandSky Sports

Firmino won't be allowed to leave

Liverpool have "no intention" of allowing Roberto Firmino to become the latest star to leave Anfield, report the Daily Telegraph.

Jurgen Klopp sees the Brazilian as integral to his plans this season.

This after Liverpool rejected a £20million offer from Juventus for the30-year-old forward.

Ronaldo responds to Atleti fans

Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to Atletico Madrid fans holding up banners which read "CR7 not welcome".

The Manchester United superstar, 37, is being heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer.

However, Atleti supporters lost their minds at the thought of signing the Real Madrid legend.

They released a statement opposing a deal and held up anti-Ronaldo banners during a friendly match in an attempt to quash any potential move for the Man Utd star.

But Ronaldo was not willing to let it slide without a short comment of his own, taking to  to simply respond with four laughing face emojis.

Ron in Naples?

Napoli have reportedly been offered the chance to snap up Cristiano Ronaldo by the Manchester United striker's agent Jorge Mendes.

According to , Ronaldo's agent Mendes has offered his client to Atletico, Chelsea, Bayern and now Napoli.

The Spanish news outlet has stated that Napoli have told the forward they would be prepared to snap him up.

They also add that they want to make Ronaldo a club icon in the mould of Diego Maradona in Naples.

It has also been said that Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis boasts a great relationship with Mendes and is willing to dig deep in order to sign Ronaldo.

After missing out on the signing of Paulo Dybala to Roma, Napoli have the funds available to make a big transfer.

Crown Jules to Barca

Jules Kounde has finally snubbed Chelsea and signed for Barcelona.

The defender's transfer saga appears to be at an end as the Catalan club agreed a deal in principle with Sevilla last night.

Kounde had been a long-term target for the Blues who are still looking to patch up their defence.

AC Milan in race for Bailly

AC Milan have reportedly joined the race to sign Manchester United defender Eric Bailly.

The 28-year-old’s chances of game time in the upcoming season were dealt another blow following the arrival of Lisandro Martinez at Old Trafford.

As a result, the Ivory Coast international has been linked with a move away this summer.

Roma are thought to be interested in acquiring his services, with manager Jose Mourinho the man who brought Bailly to Man Utd back in 2016.

But according to , they have now been joined in their pursuit of the defender by fellow Italian side AC Milan.

EXCLUSIVE - Ron claims he has an offer

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Manchester United to name their price so he can trigger a move that is already on the table, writes NEIL CUSTIS.

Superstar Ron and his agent, Jorge Mendes, held showdown talks with the Old Trafford hierarchy this week in a bid to resolve his future.

Mendes told United chiefs he had a live offer but the club must slap a transfer fee on his head to get the deal done.

United refused and said they were not letting Ronaldo go.

The Red Devils also balked at the suggestion they should simply release him on a free transfer because of what was described as his “loyalty” to the club.

Ronaldo has a year left of his current deal but United have the option to extend that by another 12 months.

And with United’s Premier League opener at home to Brighton just nine days away, both sides are at an impasse.

City shock as ‘Silva is offered to Barca’

Manchester City have reportedly offered Bernardo Silva to Barcelona for £67million.

That’s despite issuing a hands-off warning to the Spanish giants just 10 days ago.

Silva, 27, was strongly linked with a City exit last summer.

And despite being one of their best players, the Portugal international continues to be tipped for a move.

Paris Saint-Germain are thought to be interested.

But Barcelona have made no secret of their desire to make Silva their next statement signing.

Welcome back, footy fans

Sporting Lisbon are in talks with Manchester United about signing Cristiano Ronaldo on a season-loan loan.

Ronaldo reiterated his desire to leave the club during meetings at Carrington this week, according to the Athletic.

Initial talks are taking place, say reports.

It is, however, claimed that Sporting chief Ruben Amorim isn’t sold on the idea as signing Ronaldo would drastically “change the dynamic” of the team.

AC Milan have reportedly joined the race to sign Manchester United defender Eric Bailly.

Manchester City have reportedly offered Bernardo Silva to Barcelona for £67million.

Tottenham’s Joe Rodon is reportedly “in talks” over a loan deal with Ligue 1 club Rennes.

Leciester are reportedly targeting Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from Benfica as a direct replacement for Kasper Schmeichel.

Schmeichel has called time on his career at Leicester as he seeks a new challenge and has agreed to join Nice.