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De Boer sacked, Hodgson to replace
Wenger 'never considered Utd'
Raiola: Dybala will leave Juve
Can Dembele replace Neymar?
Muller considered United move
Brown, Simunovic sign new deals
Van Dijk set for Saints return
The life of a trialist
Regionals: Mendy snubbed Chelsea
Transfer window drawbacks?
PL bosses on window change
08:38
ASENSIO WOULD NOT JOIN PSG
Real Madrid star Marco Asensio insists he would not join PSG , while he has hinted he chose the Bernabeu giants over a move to rivals Barcelona.
Asensio, who joined Madrid from Mallorca in a bargain deal in November 2014, has exploded on to the scene over the past year and is now a key player for club and country.
When asked about the possibility of leaving Madrid at some point, he told El Partidazo de Cope: “I have a price and I do not think that I move from here. How much is it worth? What is put in my [buy-out] clause. No, I would not go to PSG. I am very happy here.”
08:18
SAM RULES OUT PALACE RETURN
Sam Allardyce has ruled himself out of the running for a return to Crystal Palace following Frank de Boer's sacking.
Roy Hodgson will not face any competition for the job from Allardyce, who revealed on Monday Night Football that he spoke to chairman Steve Parish on Monday afternoon.
"To make it clear for everybody and to stop the speculation, I spoke to Steve late this afternoon and said I wouldn't be ready to come back," the former Palace boss told MNF.
"I made a decision and I wouldn't feel comfortable taking any position as a football manager because I'm enjoying my life at the moment and enjoying watching everyone else deal with the pressures of the Premier League."
07:56
PSG NOT WORRIED BY FFP
PSG president Nasser Al - Khelaifi says he is confident that the club have not broken any Financial Fair Play regulations.
PSG have been making the headlines this summer, having signed Neymar from Barcelona for a world-record transfer fee (£198m), and then added young French sensation Kylian Mbappe on loan from Monaco, with an obligation to buy for £165m in 2018.
He told the Daily Telegraph: "We have a year to meet FFP criteria. We have until 30 June 2018. So I tell everybody, relax and think about your project. We think about building our project.
"There is pressure from other clubs but I don't think UEFA will be influenced by the pressure because they are very professional and very serious."
07:38
VAN DIJK'S SAINTS RETURN
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
played the full 90 minutes for the club's U23s as they lost 4-0 to Aston Villa at Walsall's Bescot Stadium.
It was Van Dijk's first competitive action in a Southampton shirt this season after a summer in which he put in a transfer request at the club and trained on his own.
He has since been reintegrated into the senior squad after making it clear he wanted the club to take up the interest from Liverpool, who issued a public apology in June following suggestions of an improper approach for the centre-back.
07:22
BAPTISTA FEATURES FOR BOLTON U23
Former Arsenal striker Julio Baptista
featured for Bolton’s Under-23 side as they lost 5-0 to QPR on Monday.
The 35-year-old started the game, but was unable to get on the score sheet against a side which included Clint Hill, who has returned to QPR on a trial basis.
The Brazil international, who is currently on a trial of his own at Bolton, impressed with his performances at the Star Sixes tournament in London over the summer.

13:53
ARNAUTOVIC DEAL AGREED
Sky Sports News expects Marko Arnautovic ’s move to West Ham to be completed this week after an agreement was reached with Stoke .
The news comes after the Hammers saw two bids rejected for the Austria international last week, the second of which was for £20m.
West Ham have since revised their offer, tabling a third bid which has Stoke are understood to have accepted.
13:48
BREAKING NEWS
Ivan Perisic has been included in Inter Milan's 28-man squad for their pre-season tour of China.
13:43
BREAKING NEWS
West Ham close to agreeing deal to sign Stoke winger Marko Arnautovic, Sky Sports News understands.
13:43
FULHAM AGREE OJO LOAN
Fulham have agreed a deal with
Liverpool to take Sheyi Ojo on loan, according to Sky sources.
The England U21 international must now decide between a move to Craven Cottage, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.
13:41
BREAKING NEWS
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes and his backroom staff extend their contracts until 2020.
13:29
BRENTFORD AGREE WATKINS DEAL
Brentford have agreed a £1.8m deal with
Exeter to sign striker Ollie Watkins , according to Sky sources.
The 21-year-old is undergoing a medical with the Bees and finalising personal terms.
Sky sources reported last week that Brentford were hoping to land Watkins after signing another striker - the France U21 international Neal Maupay.
Brentford have been on the hunt for new strikers since they sold Scott Hogan in a club-record £12m sale Aston Villa in January and Philippe Hofmann back to Germany earlier this summer.
13:27
TRIPPER COMMITS TO SPURS
More now on the news that Kieran Trippier has signed a new five-year deal with Tottenham.
The 26-year-old, who joined Spurs from Burnley in 2015, enjoyed a superb 2016/17 season and is likely to become Mauricio Pochettino's first-choice right-back following Kyle Walker’s departure to Manchester City.
"I'm delighted with the news with my new deal. It's a great achievement for myself and I'm just delighted to get it signed," Trippier told the club's website.
"I always believed that I can play at the top level and like I say I've been working hard, even when I've not been playing I've been keeping my head down and games and been working hard for my opportunities.
"Back end of last season I got my opportunities and I try to do my best. It's been a good two years and I've met a lot of good people, good team-mates and I've really enjoyed myself."
13:25
‘AUBAMEYANG TO STAY AT DORTMUND’
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is staying
Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky in Germany.
Dortmund have held talks with AC Milan over the potential transfer of Aubameyang, who has also been linked with Chelsea, in recent days.
However, it is understood the Bundesliga club do not want to do any more business this summer.
As such, Aubameyang, who is under contract at the Westfalenstadion until 2020, will remain at the club.
13:09
FULTON LEAVES LIVERPOOL
Liverpool goalkeeper Ryan Fulton has joined Hamilton on a permanent deal.
Having spent last season on loan at Chesterfield, the 21-year-old, who joined the Reds at U10 level, makes the switch to New Douglas Park.
“Liverpool FC wishes Ryan the best of luck in his future career,” a club statement read.
13:03
BREAKING NEWS
Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier has signed a new five-year contract at the club.
We are delighted to announce that has signed a new contract with the Club, which will run until 2022. pic.twitter.com/s3Yf9V8VZx
— Tottenham Hotspur () July 18, 2017
12:50
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WATCH: TRANSFER CENTRE
A round-up of the latest transfer news brought to you straight from Sky Sports News...
12:32
WENGER: SANCHEZ NOT FOR SALE
Alexis Sanchez can lead Arsenal back into the Champions League and will not be sold this summer, says Arsene Wenger.
Sanchez plunged his future at the Emirates into doubt after revealing he wants to play in Europe's elite-club competition next term,
despite the Gunners failing to qualify after finishing fifth in the Premier League.
However, Wenger insists Sanchez will not be leaving the club this summer and has challenged the Chilean to propel the Gunners back to Europe's top table.
"The decision has been made and we will stick to that,” the Frenchman said. “The decision is not to sell."
“We played 20 years in the Champions League, that's 17 years before Sanchez arrived and three years with him so he can get us back in there."
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12:14
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‘SIGNINGS HAVE IMPORVED US’
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he is happy with his squad after bringing Mohamed Salah and Dominic Solanke to Anfield this summer.
12:03
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VALE LOAN FOR HARNESS
Burton winger Marcus Harness has joined Port Vale on a season-long loan, the Sky Bet League One club have announced.
We are delighted to confirm the signing of winger, Marcus Harness on a season-long loan pic.twitter.com/uqCsyWTyB8
— Port Vale FC () July 18, 2017
12:02
SZCZESNY SET FOR JUVE MEDICAL
More now on the news that Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has arrive in Turin for a medical ahead of his proposed move to Juventus .
Szczesny has spent the last two seasons on loan at Roma but the Poland international now looks poised to join the Serie A champions on a permanent deal.
Szczesny is likely to provide back-up to the 39-year-old Gianluigi Buffon, who has indicated he is eager to play for Italy at the World Cup next summer.
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11:51
MERSEYSIDE MOVE FOR KIMPEMBE?
Presnel Kimpembe has once again been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain , reports RMC Sport.
Inter Milan are a possible destination but Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton
are understood to have entered the running.
Liverpool were linked with the 21-year-old last summer before the Frenchman signed a new deal at the Parc de Princes.
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11:34
REMY REPLACEMENT?
Marseille, Lille and Everton target Loic Remy will be allowed to leave Chelsea once they have signed a new striker, Sky Sports News understands.
In what’s set to be a summer of change at Stamford Bridge, the Premier League champions have thrown the net far and wide as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
And we understand Chelsea hold a “strong and serious interest” in Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero , while the Blues have also been linked with Borussia Dortmund hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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11:26
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‘PERISIC WOULD RAISE STANDARDS’
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs believes the arrival of Ivan Perisic would improve his potential team-mates at Old Trafford...
11:17
HAMMERS' HERNANDEZ HOPE
West Ham hope to complete a deal to sign Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen this week, according to Sky sources.
Hammers manager Slaven Bilic is eager to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the new season and Sky Sports News understands a deal for the Mexico international is edging closer.
Hernandez, who spent five years at Manchester United between 2010 and 2015, has a £13m release clause in his contract at Leverkusen, where he has scored 39 goals in two seasons.
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11:04
PSG TO POUNCE FOR NEYMAR?
Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to capitalise on uncertainty surrounding Neymar ’s future at Barcelona , according to Marca.
The Ligue 1 side are prepared to trigger the Brazilian’s €222m (£196.7m) release clause – but only if they are given the green light the the player wants to move to the Parc des Princes.
The 25-year-old reportedly wants to be the star of a team and, despite rejecting a move to France last summer, could now feel he is ready to take that step.
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10:55
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MAGPIES MEDICAL FOR MURPHY
Jacob Murphy is in Dublin and will have his medical within the next hour ahead of his £12m move from Norwich to
Newcastle.
The England U21 winger flew to Ireland last night from Germany, where he was on a pre-season training camp with Norwich.
A fee between Norwich and Newcastle was agreed last night and personal terms have now been settled.
10:50
BREAKING NEWS
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny arrives in Turin for Juventus medical.
👍 Look who's just landed!
pic.twitter.com/EMVXOo0hTp
— JuventusFC () July 18, 2017
10:47
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MAHREZ FUTURE UNCLEAR
Craig Shakespeare claims Leicester haven't received any bids for Riyad Mahrez , despite reports of Roma making a move for the winger.
10:21
COLE RETURN?
Could Ashley Cole be heading back to English football? The former England, Chelsea and Arsenal defender, who joined LA Galaxy last year from Roma, is one of Birmingham ’s top transfer targets this summer.
However, if Harry Redknapp is to bring Cole to St. Andrew’s, he’ll have to prise him away from the MLS franchise who want to keep him.
"He's a really important part of our team," head coach Curt Onalfo said. "Ashley brings a level of experience, he's our oldest player but he often looks like our youngest.
"He has such a great way about him. He's certainly a player that's in my plans and I want him to stay here obviously."
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10:16
REDS IN ROBERTSON TALKS
More now on the news that Liverpool are in talks with Hull over the signing of defender Andy Robertson .
Sky Sports News understands Robertson has flown home from the club’s pre-season tour in Portugal to sort out his future.
Another source, meanwhile, claims a fee that could rise to £10m has been agreed between the two clubs for the Scotland international.
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10:12
BELLUSCI LEAVES LEEDS
Defender Giuseppe Bellusci has had his contract terminated by Leeds.
The Italian, who spent last season on loan at Empoli, was told he had no future at Elland Road as he approached the final 12 months of a four-year deal.
The 27-year-old has made 61 appearances for Leeds across two seasons.
📰 Defender Giuseppe Bellusci has departed the club https://t.co/cFtbR7hmOy pic.twitter.com/MZz9HAcIu3
— Leeds United () July 18, 2017
10:10
BREAKING NEWS
Liverpool are in talks with Hull City over defender Andy Robertson , according to
Sky sources .
BREAKING: in talks with over signing of defender - Sky sources. pic.twitter.com/Q4sqVttIpo
— Sky Sports News () July 18, 2017
09:59
GALAXY KEEPING TABS ON ZLATAN
LA Galaxy are monitoring Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his release from
Manchester United .
Jose Mourinho has revealed 'the door is still open' for Ibrahimovic to play for United again for United
this coming season after his one-year deal expired this summer.
And Galaxy head coach Curt Onalfo hinted the MLS side are closely monitoring Ibrahimovic's next move.
"We're the Galaxy and the DNA of our team is to always attract world class players," Onalfo told Sky Sports News.
"At the same time we're developing from within but we have to compliment them with world class players so we're always looking to enhance our team.
"What I will say is that we know he [Ibrahimovic] is world class."
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09:46
HIGUAIN HUNT?
Chelsea have had an £88m offer rejected for the Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain , according to Tuttosport .
With reports claiming the Premier League champions have cooled their interest in Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata, Higuain has emerged as a potential successor to Diego Costa, who looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
However, the Blues initial bid for the Argentina international has been rejected outright by the Serie A champions.
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09:35
SPURS CLOSE ON FOYTH
Tottenham are closing on a deal for
Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth , according to The Times.
It’s understood the 19-year-old centre-back will cost Spurs around £8.5m.
Sky Sports News understands that should an agreement be finalised, Foyth's move would be subject to obtaining a work permit.
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09:22
WHERE DOES HART RANK?
Joe Hart 's imminent Premier League return with West Ham puts his England status in the spotlight, but where does the former Manchester City goalkeeper figure in the reckoning?
Adam Bate examines Hart's falling stock and the statistics behind it...
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09:09
REINA RETURN?
Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina has emerged as a surprise target for
Manchester City, reports The Times.
The former Liverpool stopper, who worked under City boss Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, has been linked with a return to the Premier League at City, where he has been tipped to replace West Ham-bound Joe Hart.
And Reina’s potential arrival at the Etihad has cast fresh doubt over Claudio Bravo's future too following his shaky debut season in England.
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09:00
9AM WHISPERS
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08:53
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08:48
RIEDEWALD DEAL CLOSE
Crystal Palace are closing on the signing of Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald, according to the Evening Standard .
The Eagles are expected to fork out £8m to bring the 20-year-old to Selhurst Park.
08:36
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RED ROM
Fresh from scoring his first goal for
Manchester United , Romelu Lukaku has vowed to lead the line for his new club for the foreseeable future.
Speaking after United’s pre-season victory over Real Salt Lake, he said: "I'm delighted with the win for the team.
“I'm here to score goals and to be sort of the focal point for the team but at Manchester United we play to win, and that's my mentality when I get on the pitch and everything else comes with it."
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08:23
JOSE: LUKAKU A ‘TOP STRIKER’
Jose Mourinho described Romelu Lukaku as a "top striker" after he scored his first Manchester United goal in a 2-1 pre-season win over Real Salt Lake.
Lukaku fired United ahead on 38 minutes against the MLS side and was also involved in United's equaliser, which was scored by Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
"Before he scored the goal I told him I love everything you do on the pitch,” Mourinho said. “Don't be worried about scoring or not scoring.
“He gets behind people, works and presses well. Like everything he does.
"It's easy to feel it because he was my player four years ago his evolution has been great. He's now a top striker. The goal is just a detail, not important."
08:17
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WATCH: TRANSFER CENTRE
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08:09
DE BOER WANTS BENTEKE STAY
Christian Benteke is happy at Crystal Palace and the club have no plans to sell him, according to manager Frank de Boer.
Reports towards the end of the season claimed the striker was considering leaving
Selhurst Park, with Chelsea and Everton linked with the Belgium international.
But newly-appointed manager De Boer insists he has no plans to let the 26-year-old leave.
"The only thing I know is that he [Benteke] is happy here and I really want him to stay here," he said.
"He had a great impact last season, especially in the second half of the season. He's crucial for us and we definitely don't want to see him go."
07:56
DO OR DIER
Jose Mourinho looks set to miss out on
Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier , but
Manchester United could be ready for one last-ditch attempt to get their man.
Spurs are holding firm in their desire to keep the England international, but the
Daily Mirror claim United are planning to test their resolve with a final £60m offer.
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07:36
DEALS FOR TERRIERS TRIO
Huddersfield have rewarded three more promotion winners with new contracts.
After handing German pair Chris Lowe and Elias Kachunga fresh terms last week, captain Tommy Smith, midfielder
Jonathan Hogg and winger Rajiv van La Parra have all signed new deals.
The trio have penned three-year contracts until the summer of 2020, with the Terriers holding the option of a further 12 months.
"All three players were so important to the team last season - key to the success we enjoyed - and will continue to be big players for us this season,” a club statement read.
07:34
SAMPDORIA OR SELHURST?
Sampdoria have offered £6m plus £1.5m add-ons for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, according to Sky in Italy .
The Sun, meanwhile, claim Crystal Palace are trying to sign Wilshere on loan for the forthcoming season.
The 25-year-old spent the majority of last term at Bournemouth before a fractured leg cut his loan short.
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07:12
PLUG PULLED ON MORATA?
Chelsea's search for a striker looks set to hit more problems, with the Daily Star reporting the Premier League champions are ready to pull the plug on their pursuit of Alvaro Morata .
The Blues appeared ready to pay £63m for the Real Madrid forward, but the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge have had second thoughts, leaving AC Milan as frontrunners for the Spain international.
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06:58
UNITED CLOSE TO PERISIC DEAL
So, Sky Sports News understands a compromise is close between
Manchester United and Inter Milan over a fee for Ivan Perisic .
The Croatia international does not want to fly to China with the rest of the Inter squad on Tuesday ahead of their pre-season tour.
Perisic was given permission to leave Inter's training camp in the Alps on Saturday to return to Croatia to see a dentist because of a tooth abscess.
United boss Jose Mourinho has been keen to bring the 28-year-old to Old Trafford this summer, although the fee has been a sticking point in protracted negotiations between the clubs.
Inter are holding out for £48m and have also enquired about the possibility of United forward Anthony Martial being included in the deal.
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06:51
BREAKING NEWS
Manchester United are close to agreeing a fee with Inter Milan for winger Ivan Perisic, according to Sky sources.
06:51
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RISE AND SHINE!
Morning all! Welcome to another day on the Transfer Centre – your one-stop shop for all the latest news and rumours. It’s all action from the start today as we kick things off with this piece of breaking news...
06:50
TRANSFER HEADLINES
United close to Perisic deal
Liverpool in Robertson talks
Chelsea interested in Aguero
Hammers close on Hernandez
Magpies medical for Murphy
Hart passes West Ham medical
Where does Hart rank?
Szczesny set for Juve medical
LA Galaxy want Cole stay
Sampdoria make Wilshere bid
De Boer wants Benteke stay
Terriers trio pen new deals
Papers: City plot Reina move
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