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Diego Costa will refuse to leave Chelsea until Atletico Madrid ban is over
Daily Star "Atletico’s transfer ban won’t be lifted until January with AC Milan and Juventus both keen on taking Costa to Serie A. But Costa does not want to uproot and move to Italy and it is now looking increasingly likely he will stay at Stamford Bridge for the first half of the season. That scenario..." June 22
Cristiano Ronaldo rethinking decision to leave Real Madrid after Florentino Perez support
The Express "The Portugal star was said to have made an irreversible decision to quit the Bernabeu and Spain last week. Ronaldo is believed to be furious in the wake of tax fraud allegations which claimed he owed £13million. Manchester United and PSG were instantly linked with moves while Express Sport..." June 21
Barcelona lead Manchester United in chase for Ousmane Dembele transfer
Metro "Borussia Dortmund have reportedly told Barcelona they’ll have to pay £79million to seal the transfer of Manchester United target Ousmane Dembele. The France international is thought to be one of the Catalan giants’ priority targets for this summer, along with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder..." June 21
Marco Verratti agrees personal terms with Barcelona amid Chelsea transfer links
Metro "Marco Verratti has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona, but Paris Saint-Germain are refusing to sell. The midfielder has been heavily linked with a summer transfer with Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all mooted to be interested. Verratti enjoyed an..." June 21
Diego Costa: Chelsea open talks with Atletico Madrid over £50m transfer - report
The Express "Costa, 28, looks destined to leave Chelsea after being told by manager Antonio Conte that he is no longer part of his plans. The Spain international has been heavily linked with a return to Atletico Madrid after admitting he would be open to rejoining the club. But a transfer back to Spain..." June 21
Cristiano Ronaldo due in court on July 31 for tax evasion case - reports
ESPN FC "Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been called to appear in court on July 31 to testify in a case in which he is accused of evading taxes, according to multiple reports in Spain. A Spanish state prosecutor last week accused Ronaldo of failing to pay €14.7 million on image rights earned..." June 20
Could Robert Lewandowski be on his way to Real Madrid?
Daily Mail "Few footballers could be dissatisfied with the season Robert Lewandowski has just had. The Polish striker has scored 43 goals, won a fifth Bundesliga title, and been voted player of the season. Yet Lewandowski is no ordinary footballer and the 28-year-old feels he has every reason to complain..." June 20
Mourinho accused of tax fraud during Real Madrid stint
BBC "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors investigating his time as Real Madrid's head coach. Portuguese-born Mourinho is accused of defrauding Spain of €3.3m (£2.9m; $3.6m) in taxes between 2011 and 2012. He has yet to comment on the..." June 20
Real Madrid star Marco Asensio could accept Liverpool or Arsenal offers - report
The Express "The talented attacking midfielder is growing quickly at the Bernabeu. During his first full season as a Madrid player, Asensio shone when called upon and capped an impressive campaign with the final goal in the Champions League final. On Saturday, he further highlighted his huge potential..." June 20
Reports: Marco Verratti 'not returning' to PSG amid Barcelona rumours
Eurosport "Marco Verratti has informed Paris Saint-Germain he will not be returning to the club as he seeks a move to Barcelona, say multiple reports. The front page of Monday’s El Mundo Deportivo leads on the 24-year-old’s request to move to the Camp Nou this summer while Gazzetta dello Sport also claims..." June 20
Cristiano Ronaldo will cost £350m this summer as Real Madrid stand firm
Daily Mail "Real Madrid say it would take a £350million deal to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the club, which they expect to deter Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. The 32-year-old, unhappy at the Bernabeu because of a perceived lack of support over his battle with Spanish tax authorities, what..." June 18
Cristiano Ronaldo fee put at £131m as forward looks for a 'fresh challenge'
The Telegraph "Cristiano Ronaldo’s advisers are telling clubs that he wants to leave Real Madrid for a “fresh challenge”, with a fee of €150million (£131m) being mooted, and not because of the accusations of tax fraud he is facing in Spain. Although that claim will be met with understandable scepticism, not..." June 18
Roman Abramovich wants to fund Cristiano Ronaldo and Eden Hazard swap
The Express "ROMAN ABRAMOVICH last night emerged as a major player in the worldwide clamour to capture Cristiano Ronaldo. The moneybags Russian could make a move for the Portugese superstar - simply to keep Antonio Conte at Chelsea. Abramovich is unlikely to flinch at the world record bounty needed to..." June 18
Chelsea plan to hijack Manchester United deal for Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata with Diego Costa set to leave
Daily Mirror "Chelsea are planning to hijack Manchester United’s move for Alvaro Morata. The Blues want the Real Madrid striker to replace Diego Costa who is edging closer to a return to Atletico Madrid. Morata is understood to have agreed terms with United on a move to Old Trafford, but Blues owner Roman..." June 18

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