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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Juventus ready to help end Newcastle's striker transfer hell - but there's a huge catch
Newcastle are scouring the transfer market for a striker who can replace Liverpool target Alexander Isak and were closing in on Benjamin Sesko before Manchester United swooped in Newcastle have been handed the chance to end their hellish striker conundrum by signing Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus. But the Italian giants want something in exchange: star midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Magpies are looking for a new striker after Alexander Isak told St James' Park chiefs that he wants to leave ahead of their pre-season tour. Last week, Newcastle rejected a £120million bid from Liverpool but the Premier League champions are expected to table a second offer. Benjamin Sesko was identified as the ideal replacement but he's snubbed Newcastle in favour of a £74m move to Manchester United. That's forced them go down their shortlist, with Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson understood to be a serious target for Howe. But now Vlahovic has emerged an option. Gazzaetta dello Sport report that Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign the Serbian through intermediaries - with a huge catch. Juventus are dreaming of signing Tonali, with manager Igor Tudor and club chief Giorgio Chiellini in agreement that he's the right man to solve their issues in midfield. The problem is that Newcastle consider the 25-year-old, who's happy in the north east, unsellable, so Juve have come up with an ambitious proposal. In exchange for Tonali, the Italian giants would offer a cash sum plus Vlahovic and one of midfielder Douglas Luiz or right-back Nicolo Savona. Given the unlikelihood of Newcastle agreeing to such an outlandish deal, Juventus have identified a number alternatives, with Luiz up for sale like Vlahovic. Sporting Lisbon midfielder Dane Morten Hjulmand, Matt O'Riley of Brighton, Al-Ahli's Franck Kessie, Sofyan Amrabat of Fenerbahce and Roma's Bryan Cristante have been shortlisted as an alternatives. Newcastle would also have to asses whether Vlahovic, 25, was a sufficient replacement for Isak. The former Fiorentina hitman has been deemed surplus to requirements in Turin after failing to score 20 goals in any of his three full seasons with the Bianconeri. Vlahovic only scored 10 Serie A goals last term, hardly fitting of the £66.6m which Juve paid to sign him in January 2022. Should Newcastle swap Sandro Tonali for cash and two Juventus players? Have your say in the comments section. The Serbia international has been linked with a move to AC Milan, who are managed by ex-Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri. Vlahovic has the physical presence to step into Isak's shoes but even with Luiz or Savona to boot, allowing Tonali to leave would be a huge gamble. Newcastle won't be short of change if Isak leaves, too, demanding a British record fee. Juventus might have to get more creative if they want to bring Tonali back to Italy.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report – Inter Milan Name Parma & Genoa Stars Top Defensive Priorities
Parma's Giovanni Leoni and Genoa's Koni De Winter remain at the top of Inter Milan's shortlist this summer. According to Sportitalia via FCInter1908, they are the two top defensive targets for the Nerazzurri this summer. Advertisement Despite refusing to terminate Francesco Acerbi's contract, Inter are trying to add to Cristian Chivu's defensive options. Indeed, they've already identified their priorities. Giovanni Leoni is on top, but Parma's €40 million asking price could throw a spanner in the works. Inter Milan Name Giovanni Leoni & Koni De Winter Top Defensive Targets GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 15: Koni De Winter of Genoa celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 15, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by) Chivu dreams of reuniting with the 18-year-old at San Siro. However, Inter cannot afford to match Parma's request. Furthermore, Liverpool have recently joined the race for Leoni. Therefore, they've shifted their attention toward Koni De Winter. At 23, the ex-Juventus youngster still has ample room for improvement. Advertisement Nonetheless, he enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 season at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Moreover, his versatility makes him a perfect candidate to replace Yann Bisseck, who could move to the Premier League. It's also worth noting that the two deals are not mutually exclusive.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Today's Papers – New Inter flop, Lautaro's accuse
La Gazzetta dello Sport Inter switch off, Fluminense go ahead Lautaro accuses 'Who doesn't want to stay must leave.' Marotta: 'The captain spoke about Calhanoglu.' Juve, Real test Leoni Super derby Milan ready to relaunch Advertisement Paz Stays at Como: gift to Fabregas from Madrid Corriere dello Sport Juve, here's Mbappé Real recover their star and start the ex-Juventus player Huijsen. Kolo Muani in attack. Vlahovic and Koopmeiners on the bench, Gatti out. David makes them dream: 'Excited about my future.' Nerazzurri shock, they go home, eliminated by Fluminense Zapped Another flop Inter out in the Round of 16, farewell to the World Cup Can and Hercules' goals knock Chivu out. Tough Lautaro: 'Who doesn't want to fight can leave.' 12m vanished. Calha's silence upsets the club. Napoli, costly Lucca Udinese ask for 40m Contact between the clubs for the striker. Nunez option still alive. Beukema advances, Osi decides after July 10. Advertisement Fiorentina pounce on Piccoli if Kean leaves Abraham goes, Roma target Mikautadze Tuttosport Inter zapped, what a flop An incredible defensive error launches Fluminense in the opening stages, who then resist with the help of two woodworks, and hit in the final minutes, flying to the quarter-finals. Lautaro's spirit not enough for Chivu's team, sloppy and messy. 'I want a Real Juve' 21:00, a challenge to the Galacticos for a World Cup dream. Tudor demands courage: 'We had too much respect for Man City, this time we must believe in it. We can beat them, not just for the money.' Gatti out, defence to be reinvented. All eyes on Yildiz and Huijsen. Comolli promotes Wesley. Contacts for Osimhen and David waits for a call. Coco towards Qatar, Ismajli sees Torino Napoli, here's Lang. Lazio, ahi Mussolini Courage, Attila. Samp is yours'.
Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood denied Man Utd reunion for two reasons
Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba looks set to join up with Monaco to reignite his career and the chance of joining up with Mason Greenwood at Marseille appears to be over Paul Pogba is set to make his return to football having been without a club since November 2024. The midfielder appears to be on his way to Monaco and set to sign a two-year deal in the principality. Juventus parted ways with the Frenchman after he received an 18-month doping ban, which was lifted in March. Pogba, 32, was initially linked to joining up with Marseille and former Manchester United team-mate Mason Greenwood under Roberto De Zerbi. Despite persistent links, Les Minots ultimately never made a proposal for Pogba's services, despite his availability for free. De Zerbi is said to have been a fan of the player but too many issues stood in the way of Marseille taking the risk. The volume of midfielders the club already have at their disposal played on the side's mind. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has already seen his loan move made permanent while the club are set to trigger a clause to do the same with Ismael Bennacer to add to Geoffrey Kondogbia, Adrien Rabiot, Valentin Rongier and Bilal Nadir. Marseille's second concern is based around Pogba's fitness. The French club were not convinced that the veteran would be in his best shape to be successful, per RMC Sport. Now, Pogba is said have made 'financial sacrifices' ahead of joining up with Monaco for next season. Though, the World Cup winner recently claimed he had yet to commit to a club. "I haven't signed anything, but there's interest. We'll see," Pogba told Sergio Aguero's podcast, La Casa del Kun. But the ex-Juventus star did reveal his admiration for Argentine giants Boca Juniors "In life, you never know," he said. "I loved the people who went to see Boca's match (at the Club World Cup), it's crazy because I went to Marseille, which is hot, Naples is hot, but Boca... I've never seen that in my life." But Pogba's chance of linking up with Greenwood appear to be over. The pair played together 71 times at Old Trafford. Greenwood joined Marseille last summer as the French side offered him a new home after United decided he had no future with the club. The 23-year-old spent the previous season on loan at Getafe.
Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool immediately have salt rubbed in wounds after £50m transfer collapse
Liverpool have been particularly successful when it comes to signing their top transfer targets, but there was one player who slipped through their net this summer Dean Huijsen has been hailed as Real Madrid's signing of the century following his standout performances at the Club World Cup. The La Liga giants snapped up Huijsen from Bournemouth for a hefty £50million this summer, beating Liverpool to his signature. Spain international Huijsen had caught the eye of several Premier League clubs, with Anfield chiefs openly expressing their desire to recruit the ex-Roma defender. However, the 20-year-old had his heart set on playing at the Bernabeu. Despite Liverpool having a fruitful transfer window with the acquisitions of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, missing out on his signature has left their centre-back search to continue and will have come as a blow, especially after his stellar showings under Xabi Alonso in the USA. He has been an ever-present figure in Real Madrid 's line-up so far, completing 90 minutes in both Club World Cup matches and forming a solid partnership with academy graduate Raul Asencio. His performance was particularly noteworthy during the team's 3-1 win over Pachuca, where he stood firm even after Asencio's early sending off. Tomas Roncero, a pundit for Cadena SER, didn't hold back in his praise when he said Huijsen was the club's "signing of the century" in defence. Back in April, reports from the Mail suggested that Arne Slot was keen on a £95m double swoop for Huijsen and Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth The Reds are nearing a deal to secure Kerkez, yet they will probably feel the sting of Huijsen's choice to join Real. The ex-Juventus star recently told Real's club media team: "It's a dream come true for me. "I think every kid dreams of playing for Real Madrid. It's the greatest club in the world and I'm very happy and really proud to be here. "It's a great group and there's real togetherness in the dressing room. We're thrilled to have Xabi Alonso here as well. "I think he has loads of good ideas and we're going to have some great years together. We are Real Madrid. We have to win and I think we're going to do just that." Liverpool remain on the hunt to fortify their defence, with rumours swirling over an interest in Crystal Palace and England international Marc Guehi. The ex-Chelsea centre-back is entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, putting Liverpool among other keen clubs in a favourable bargaining position. Should Guehi decide on a move to the Reds, he would become the third defensive reinforcement this summer. Strengthening the backline became essential following Trent Alexander-Arnold's switch to the Spanish capital. Frimpong was swiftly brought in as a direct successor. Additionally, Kerkez is set to challenge Andy Robertson for the left-back spot should his £40m move be completed, although Robertson himself has recently been linked with a transfer to Atletico Madrid. In the meantime, Spanish publication Marca has reported that Liverpool's central defender Ibrahima Konate is on Real's radar for the 2026/27 season. The Frenchman's contract is set to expire next year and there are fears that Los Blancos could swoop in and sign him at the end of his contract, much like they did with Alexander-Arnold this summer.
