Cristiano Ronaldo could be heading to Atletico Madrid if the transfer rumor mill is to be believed, with the La Liga club in contact with the 37-year-old striker’s representatives, according to AS. Ronaldo has not spoken publicly on the matter, other than taking to social media to deny reports that he would be joining his first team Sporting CP, but it has been widely reported that the Portuguese is uneasy at Old Trafford after just one season back at the club and is pushing for a move from behind-the-scenes United to a club with serious Champions League ambitions. Elsewhere, Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Sevilla’s Jules Conte, according to Marca, but are yet to meet the Spanish club’s asking price for the centre-back. Thomas Tuchel is rebuilding his defense following the departures of Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen to Barcelona, leaving veterans Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta as Chelsea’s central midfielders. Kunde would add to the recent arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly at Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, reports this morning suggest Aaron Ramsey is in talks to leave Juventus, Arsenal are chasing Lyon’s Lucas Paquet, AC Milan are closing in on a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur’s Japhet Tanganga and Matthijs de Ligt is in Germany to seal his move to Bayern Munich. Follow all the latest transfer news with our live blog below:
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Chelsea agree terms with Jules Conte but have not met Sevilla’s asking price
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Sevilla’s Jules Conte, according to Marca, but are yet to meet the Spanish club’s asking price for the centre-back. Thomas Tuchel is rebuilding his defense following the departures of Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen to Barcelona, leaving veterans Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta as Chelsea’s central midfielders. Conte will add to the recent arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly at Stamford Bridge and personal terms have been agreed for a while, according to the Spanish newspaper, but the Blues’ official offer of €55m is less than the €65m Sevilla are seeking. . Barcelona also appear to be monitoring the situation as they look to bolster their defense and have targeted Kunte as an option. Jules Conte remains one of Chelsea’s top defensive targets (PA file) Luke BakerJuly 19, 2022 3:20 p.m 1658239773
Erik Ten Haag insists Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale
Another factor complicating any potential move for Cristiano Ronaldo to Atletico Madrid (or any other club) is that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists the striker is not for sale. The lack of Champions League football for this season has not gone down well with Ronaldo, who was recently revealed to have asked to be allowed to leave if an acceptable offer came along. A family matter meant the 37-year-old missed United’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, but Ten Haag reiterated that Ronaldo is in his sights for next season. “It’s clear – he’s not for sale,” he said after training in Melbourne. “I was planning (to have him) and I’m looking forward to working with him. “But for the rest I can’t say more because the situation is still the same as last week.” Luke BakerJuly 19, 2022 3:09 p.m 1658239147
Atletico Madrid in contact with Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo could be heading to Atletico Madrid if the transfer rumor mill is to be believed, with the La Liga club in contact with the 37-year-old striker’s representatives, according to AS. Ronaldo has not spoken publicly on the matter, other than taking to social media to deny reports that he would be joining his first team Sporting CP, but it has been widely reported that the Portuguese is uneasy at Old Trafford after just one season back at the club and is pushing for a move from behind-the-scenes United to a club with serious Champions League ambitions. Money could prove an obstacle as, according to Marca, Atleti have insisted it is “not financially viable” to bring Ronaldo on board given his wage demands and the associated transfer fee. Atletico are struggling to move unwanted players on their own to boost the club’s coffers. Is Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Manchester United? (PA) Luke Baker July 19, 2022 2:59 p.m 1658238453
Harry Maguire booed as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace in Melbourne
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was booed mercilessly by the Melbourne crowd during the opening stages of Tuesday’s promising friendly win against absentee-hit Crystal Palace. Just a week after manager Erik ten Hag confirmed the defender would keep the armband, the 29-year-old found himself under fire from sections of the crowd in Australia. Maguire had avoided a backlash in Bangkok and United’s first friendly at the MCG, but the centre-back was booed at the start of Tuesday’s 3-1 win against Patrick Vieira. The England international appeared to win the fans over with an impressive display and the boos subsided in a first half that saw Anthony Martial score in a third successive friendly. The Frenchman was involved in an excellent team goal completed by Marcus Rashford early in the second half and he teed up Jadon Sancho to complete another well-worked move.
Harry Maguire booed as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace in Melbourne
The 29-year-old was fired upon by sections of the crowd in Australia Luke Baker July 19, 2022 2:47 p.m 1658237793
Manchester City goalkeeper Jacques Steffen joins Boro on loan
Manchester City goalkeeper Zak Steffen has joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan, meaning he will spend the 2022/23 campaign with Chris Wilder’s Championship side. An American international with 29 caps, Steffen has made 21 appearances during his two seasons with City, winning two Premier League titles and the Carabao Cup in 2021. He started last season in goal for the FA Community Shield curtain-raiser against Leicester City, but the 27-year-old will now get regular first-team football at the Riverside for this season. (PA Wire) Luke Baker July 19, 2022 2:36 p.m 1658236953
Crystal Palace in talks to sign Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards, reports the Daily Mail. The 22-year-old American international centre-back spent last season on loan at Hoffenheim and with the imminent arrival of Matthies de Ligt, Richards will be pushed down the pecking order. Richards has also had a fresh offer from Hoffenheim but is keen to join Palace if they agree a fee as he targets the World Cup in Qatar later this year. Luke Baker July 19, 2022 2:22 p.m 1658236293
Edinson Cavani looks set to join Villarreal
Edinson Cavani has been without a club since leaving Manchester United earlier this summer, but is now set to sign for Villarreal according to Sport.es, who say the Uruguayan forward has an agreement in principle to join the LaLiga club . Cavani, 35, was prioritizing a move to a club that would give him regular first-team football ahead of this year’s World Cup in Qatar. Luke Baker July 19, 2022 2:11 p.m 1658235633
How the Premier League’s top six is shaping up – Manchester United
It may only be pre-season, but starting your tenure with a 4-0 win over Liverpool is a fine introduction for any new Red Devils boss. Erik ten Hag has already signed left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord and Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, with Lisandro Martinez expected to join from former side Ajax in the coming days. Whether or not United’s summer has been a success is likely to be judged by whether they can convince Frenkie de Jong to sign from Barcelona. Luke Baker July 19, 2022 2:00 p.m 1658235093
How the Premier League’s top six is shaping up – Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus’ signing from champions Manchester City had already excited Gunners fans even before he scored three goals in his first two friendly appearances. Fabio Vieira has also been added to the ranks along with goalkeeper Matt Turner and young striker Marquinhos with the trio targeting minutes in the upcoming games against Orlando City, Chelsea and Sevilla. A move for another City player, Ukrainian Oleksandr Zinchenko, would give boss Mikel Arteta further influence in the race for the top four. Luke BakerJuly 19, 2022 1:51 p.m 1658234493
How the Premier League’s top six is shaping up – Tottenham Hotspur
Antonio Conte may have guided Tottenham to fourth last season, but the Italian is clearly aiming higher after a summer in which Ivan Perisic, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison were the standout arrivals, with Clement Lenglet signing on loan and Dean Spence also expected from Middlesbrough. A win over the K-League’s top 10 and a 1-1 draw with Sevilla marks a good start to a pre-season campaign that continues with games against beaten Europa League finalists Rangers and former manager Jose Mourinho’s Roma in the coming days. Luke Baker July 19, 2022 1:41 p.m
