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Wednesday May 9

Cristiano Ronaldo vetoes Neymar move

03:00: Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly objecting against Real Madrid trying to sign Neymar.

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has been a long-standing target for Real, with Florentino Perez eager to bring him to the Bernabeu.

Although the Brazilian only headed to the Parc des Princes last summer in a world-record £200million deal, speculation has been rife that he will return to Spain, even though he was prolific before he succumbed to a metatarsal injury.

But Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Ronaldo is trying to put a stop to the deal.

It is said that Ronaldo is not alone with his view on opposing a deal.

Don Balon also suggests Zinedine Zidane is against it, as he doesn’t feel Neymar would fit into his plans while Marco Asensio also has his reservations.

Arsenal’s Bernd Leno talks

01:00: Arsenal have reportedly begun talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

Petr Cech has come under scrutiny this season after a number of high-profile mistakes.

The Gunners want an upgrade on their No 1 and they have been keeping an eye on Leno.

Also on their shortlist is Jan Oblak, who has seen his stock rise as he has helped Atletico Madrid reach the Europa League final.

And according to German paper Bild, Arsenal have made a move for Leno and already started discussing a potential summer move.

Bild also suggest that Leno is keen to spread his wings and sees the Emirates as the ideal place to progress his career.

Tuesday May 8

Coutinho call…

22:45: Philippe Coutinho reportedly called Liverpool players to learn the truth about Jurgen Klopp’s interest in Ousmane Dembele.

Liverpool boss Klopp expressed an interest in securing Dembele’s services, and reports in Spain say Coutinho was shocked by his former manager’s behaviour.

Diario Gol claim the Barcelona star called his old Liverpool team-mates to uncover why Klopp chose to speak out.

And he was supposedly told that Klopp was joking and does not actually want to sign the player.

No Alvaro Morata talks

22:15: Juventus have NOT made an offer for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata.

Italian reports claimed earlier that Juventus made an extraordinary loan offer to take him for three years before an obligatory purchase for for £52.8million.

However, Goal report that the Italian giants have not made an official offer but could re-evaluate the situation when Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte’s futures have been resolved.

They add that Chelsea are unlikely to allow Morata to leave for less the £60million they signed him for last year.

Kluivert blow!

21:45: Manchester United are set to miss out on Ajax wonderkid Justin Kluivert.

The Dutchman looks set to leave the Amsterdam Arena this summer after being snapped up by super agent Mino Raiola.

Kluivert's meteoric rise in the Eredivisie has attracted the attention of European heavyweights across the continent.

And United were among the front-runners to land the 19-year-old's signature in the coming months.

However, according to Dutch outlet VI.nl, Kluivert is now destined to play in Serie A next season.

The publication reports Juventus and AC Milan are very keen on the starlet.

Kluivert's Ajax deal expires in 2019 and the club were reluctant to sell their most-valued star.

But Raiola's presence means the Dutch giants are now resigned to the fact they will lose the winger to a bigger club.

Allegri responds…

21:00: Massimiliano Allegri has responded to claims he will take over at Arsenal this summer.

Juventus director Beppe Marotta insisted Allegri has not decided his future yet, and the 50-year-old appears to have backed up those comments when addressing the media.

“At the end of the season, we’ll sit down and talk as we always do and plan for the future," he said.

"Because we have to do that every year and this has to be done with great clarity. I have changed a lot over the last four years, but also every year, every day.

"What I ask my players is to every day challenge themselves to find what we did wrong and what we can improve."

Allegri remains favourite with the bookies to take over in north London.

Alisson enquiry

20:00: Manchester United have sensationally enquired about Roma star and Liverpool target Alisson Becker.

Express Sport understands Roma goalkeeper Alisson is firmly on Liverpool’s radar.

Yet Gazzetta dello Sport claim Manchester United have sensationally asked about the Brazil international.

As well as Liverpool, Real Madrid and PSG have also been tipped to secure his signature.

Ousmane Dembele issue

19:15: Liverpool could sign Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele if Jurgen Klopp can overcome one issue, reports claim.

Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Klopp has an issue with how much Barcelona are demanding.

The Catalan giants reportedly want the full £120million back in order to let him go.

And Klopp, despite seeing Dembele as a perfect fit for his Liverpool team, is currently not willing to pay that, Don Balon say.

Klopp wants Keita partner

19:00: Jurgen Klopp wants to sign a midfielder to partner Naby Keita next term, reports say.

Liverpool signed Keita from RB Leipzig in January with the player officially joining at the end of the season.

However, it currently looks like a case of one in one out with Emre Can expected to leave.

And the Liverpool Echo say that, consequently, the Reds are set to sign a midfielder this summer.

Liverpool manager Klopp knows that, if Keita is to flourish, he will need better players around him.

The Liverpool Echo add that Klopp has a strong interest in Napoli’s Jorginho.

Jorginho has spent the last four years in Serie A but a parting of the ways now beckons.

Allegri to Arsenal

18:30: Massimiliano Allegri’s future at Juventus is yet to be resolved as he continues to be linked with Arsenal.

A host of names have already been touted as potential replacements for Arsene Wenger this summer.

But Allegri has now moved into pole position to land the Arsenal job, amid talk he will leave Juventus at the end of the season.

Reports in Italy suggest the 50-year-old is ready for a change in his career, having managed in Serie A for the last decade.

But according to Juventus chief Beppe Marotta, Allegri's future is yet to be decided.

"We have a great relationship with Allegri which has worked and continues to work," he said earlier this week. "And, after winning the title, we will talk about the future, which I am certain will be full of satisfaction earned together."

Derby target

18:00: Championship Derby have been linked with a move for Leicester goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.

Jakupovic, 33, arrived at Leicester last summer during Craig Shakespeare’s tenure but he’s barely featured for the ex-Premier League champions.

The Derby Telegraph now claim Derby will compete with Middlesbrough, Cardiff and West Brom for his services.

Deal abandoned…

17:30: Manchester United have abandoned one transfer deal because of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.

Jose Mourinho is expected to splash the cash this summer in order to ensure United challenge for major honours next season.

Yet the Manchester Evening News say a deal for Atletico Madrid hitman Antoine Griezmann is dead in the water.

That is reportedly because Mourinho feels deals for Sanchez and Lukaku have made a potential transfer redundant.

Mohamed Salah has 'Real Madrid agreement'

17:15: Mohamed Salah has an agreement to join Real Madrid this summer, according to sensational reports in Spain.

The 25-year-old has guided the Reds to the Champions League final, where Jurgen Klopp’s men will face Real Madrid on Saturday, May 26.

However, Spanish news outlet Don Balon claim that will likely be Salah’s last game for Liverpool, before he joins Real.

They sensationally say that Salah has an agreement to join Real with club president Florentino Perez.

Don Balon add that Real and Liverpool are yet to agree on a transfer fee for the Anfield superstar.

However, Klopp is demanding at least £175m (€200m) for the Egypt star this summer.

Don Balon also say that Real chief Perez is hoping to partner Salah alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar at the Bernabeu.

When Klopp met Fekir…

17:00: Jurgen Klopp has already met with Liverpool transfer target Nabil Fekir, according to reports in France.

The Lyon playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.

Arsenal missed out on Fekir in January, opting instead to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

And now with the summer transfer window fast approaching, it appears Liverpool have beaten the Gunners to the 24-year-old's signature.

According to French journalist Romain Collet-Gaudin, who works for Canal Plus, Fekir has already met with Klopp ahead of a €70m (£61m) transfer.

The journalist reported via Twitter on Friday that the deal had been agreed.

And in a shock twist, Collet-Gaudin explained Chelsea had also expressed their interest.

Collet-Gaudin tweeted: “#Fekir met #Klopp, very good contacts between them. Fekir will sign at #Liverpool 70m € unless unforeseen. #Chelsea also tried his luck, without success.”

Wilfried Zaha speculation

16:45: Chelsea are tentative favourites to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, according to the bookies!

The Ivory Coast international has been in sensational form for Roy Hodgson’s side, netting eight goals and providing five assists in 28 Premier League appearances.

But his exploits have seen him linked with a move away from Selhurst Park.

Betway’s Alan Alger said: “Zaha has had a cracking season and will have caught the eyes of a number of clubs, with Chelsea appearing to be his most likely destination at 4/1.

“Chelsea have been well-backed to land Zaha since we opened up a number of new transfer markets on Monday last week, while Manchester City, 5/1, Tottenham, 6/1, and Arsenal, 12/1, could also be lining up moves.

“It’s 4/6 for him to remain an Eagle, which at least gives Palace fans a glimmer of hope, though that price could grow once the window opens and the bids come flying in.”

Justin Kluivert to Man Utd

16:30: Manchester United seem to have been handed a boost in their reported pursuit of Justin Kluivert.

The latest reports indicate that Jose Mourinho could be helped in securing a deal for the 19-year-old by a familiar face - Mino Raiola.

According to Tutto Mercato Web, Kluivert has gone against his father’s wishes by choosing Raiola to represent him.

And that might just play right into United’s hands with a number of agreements already struck thanks to the infamous agent.

Raiola helped take Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Old Trafford since Jose Mourinho’s reign began.

And Tutto Mercato Web suggest a move to the Premier League now beckons for Kluivert, with Raiola to orchestrate it.