Juventus set sights on Partey

Juventus have identified Atletico Madridmidfielder Thomas Partey as a transfer target – according to Calcio Mercato.

The Spanish giants are prepared to let the 27-year-old leave the club if their €50 million (£45m/$59m) valuation is met.

However, Juventus are planning to test Atletico’s resolve by including either Federico Bernardeschi and Douglas Costa in any possible deal to reduce the final fee.

West Brom keen on bringing Robinson back

West Brom are hoping to regain the services of striker Callum Robinson, who helped the club achieve promotion to the Premier League.

Robinson joined the Baggies on loan from Sheffield United in January, and scored three goals in 10 starts.

According to Sky Sports, West Brom want the 25-year-old to return either permanently or on loan.

Ronaldo offered to Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered to Barcelona as Juventus look to reduce their gigantic wage billl.

With the Serie A champions hit hard financially by the Covid-19 pandemic, the club is looking to get rid of Ronaldo’s mammoth contract and have contacted Barcelona about their interest, according to Spanish journalist Guillem Balague.

Ronaldo was Juve’s top scorer during the recent season with 35 goals in all competitions.

Southampton’s Hasenhuttl hails ‘important’ Salisu signing

Ralph Hasenhuttl has described the signing of Mohammed Salisu as ‘important’ as Saints strengthened their squad ahead of next season.

‘Neymar & Mbappe will never leave PSG’

Kylian Mbappe and Neymar will stay at Paris Saint-Germain for the rest of their careers, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has claimed.

The attacking pair played crucial roles in PSG’s dramatic 2-1 Champions Leaguewin over Atalanta on Wednesday, despite Mbappe only being fit to play the last 30 minutes.

Neymar made up for some glaring missed opportunities with the last touch before Marquinhos’ equaliser, while Mbappe raced clear in the dying moments to create the winner for unlikely hero Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

D.C. United close in on Sjoberg deal

The Columbus Crew‘s Axel Sjoberg is set to join D.C. United, claims the Washington Post.

The defender will join the club as part of a trade with winger Emmanuel Boateng going the opposite direction.

Pogba ‘joins’ Verdansk FC

Paul Pogba has put fans out of their misery following his cryptic social media post on Tuesday – announcing he has signed for Verdansk FC in the war-torn fictional country of Kastovia, as part of a promotion for Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5.

Pogba made waves on Twitter on Tuesday with a teasing tweet which some thought signalled he was set to sign a new contract at Manchester United.

The midfielder later clarified that the post had nothing to do with football – though it turns out that wasn’t completely true.

Read the full story here on Goal!

Man City and PSG to battle for Thiago

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is wanted by both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City this summer, according to Le10sport.

The Ligue 1 giants have made an initial €30 million ($35m) offer for the Spaniard but are now expecting City to enter the race.

Wenger rejected Barca offer

The Gunners legend was wanted at Camp Nou

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger turned down a recent approach to coach Barcelona, reports Le10 Sport.

The La Liga giants are exploring their managerial options for next season and discussed giving the job to Wenger, who ultimately declined the chance after some initial talks.

Along with Barca, the Frenchman has reportedly received several other offers to return to management.

Ivic favourite for Watford job

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv boss Vladimir Ivic is close to becoming Watford‘s next manager, claims PA Media.

The Serbian coach is the front-runner for the top job following the club’s recent relegation from the Premier League.

Sancho asked to take pay cut by Man Utd

The Premier League club have struggled throughout negotiations

Manchester United‘s attempts to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmundinitially saw them propose for the attacker to take a pay cut, according to the Daily Mail.

The Red Devils’ first contract proposal would have seen Sancho make less money per week than he is currently on at Dortmund.

While their second offer matched his Dortmund wages, United continue to struggle to settle on a transfer fee for Sancho with his German club demanding £108 million (€119m/$140m).

Wolves set to hand Nuno a new £5m-a-year deal

Nuno Espirito Santo is set to be rewarded for a stunning season in charge of Wolveswith the club to offer him a new deal worth £5 million a year, reports the Daily Star.

The manager has one year left on his current contract with the club desperate to retain his services moving forward.