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Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is closing in on a move to Real Madrid in a deal worth around 35 million euros ($41 million), Spanish media reported on Tuesday. “Courtois, decision imminent”, Madrid sports daily Marca ran as its headline, claiming that the record 13-time European champions are “confident of his signing”. “The Courtois soap opera is coming to its end. ...

Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke on Tuesday announced an offer to take full ownership of the Premier League club in a deal worth £1.8 billion ($2.3 billion). The American sports mogul, who already owns 67 percent of the club through his company Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, has reached a deal with Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov for the sale of his ...

Following the mammoth announcement of a jaw-breaking sponsorship package of $10m dollars for the Ghana Premier League as title sponsors, many would think that players of Star Madrid are enjoying a honeymoon, but the story could be the opposite. Owed winning bonuses for seven matches in the national Division One League, players of Star Madrid – a club owned by ...

MAURIZIO SARRI has revealed he intends to sit down with Willian to discuss his Chelsea future as well as his misdemeanour. Willian has been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Manchester United have been closely connected with Jose Mourinho eager to reunite with the Brazilian. Barcelona are also monitoring Willian and have had three bids ...

Striker Jordan Ayew looks set to join his brother Andre in departing Swansea City following their relegation from the Premier League. Crystal Palace have been linked with a move for last season’s top scorer at the Liberty Stadium, possibly as part of a swap deal with Jairo Riedewald. Riedewald started four league games last season after a move from Ajax. ...

MANCHESTER UNITED chief Ed Woodward is reportedly holding talks with several clubs amid doubts they will sign Harry Maguire from Leicester. Manchester United supremo Woodward has been challenged by manager Jose Mourinho to complete two signings before the transfer window shuts on August 9. The Red Devils have endured a difficult summer so far, missing out on several targets and ...

JOSE MOURINHO’S spectacular US tour meltdown is affecting his Manchester United players with the new season just 10 days away. The United boss has cut an angry and frustrated figure on the club’s US tour, with players, staff and officials said to be on edge around him. Mourinho singled out Anthony Martial and Antonio Valencia for criticism on tour, his ...

Neymar has tackled critics who derided his play-acting at the World Cup, admitting he “overreacts” and blaming his “brat” like behaviour on his inner child. The Brazilian superstar was widely lambasted in Russia for his theatrical reactions to challenges which often left the world’s most expensive footballer wincing and rolling on the ground. “Boot studs on the shins, kick in ...

MANCHESTER UNITED transfer news is coming in thick and fast and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the very latest from Old Trafford. Manchester United Transfer News LIVE – All the latest gossip and updates from Old Trafford Monday, July 30 Willian to Real Madrid? Real Madrid are NOT interested in signing Chelsea playmaker Willian, reports claim. ...

REAL MADRID are preparing to offer Keylor Navas a new contract – despite wanting to sign Thibaut Courtois. The Spanish outfit have looked set to finally sign a new goalkeeper this summer after years of chasing a number of Premier League shot-stoppers. Courtois, Hugo Lloris and David de Gea have all been linked with a move to Madrid at one ...