Transfer roundup: Zidane holding on to Ronaldo, pushing for French starlet at Real

Pogba to Madrid, Pato to Liverpool? Read all the gossip here


Sports Desk January 09, 2016

Team ‘soul’ Ronaldo will not leave Real

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Real Madrid new boss Zinedene Zidane ruled out the possibility of club legend Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid in the near future.

Madrid’s leading goal scorer was linked with a move to French champions PSG next summer, but the former French international has rubbished the rumours, saying the striker is the 'soul' of the team and will not leave the club. (Goal.com)

Balotelli Liverpool return likely

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants Mario Balotelli back in Liverpool. The former Borrusia Dortmund manager is reportedly unhappy with the lack of attacking options, with only Benteke available at his disposal in full fitness. Klopp believes the former Manchester City striker can prove to be a real asset for the club. (Metro)

Enrique rejected Pedro’s Camp Nou return


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Barcelona manager Luis Enrique rejected the possibility to re-sign Spanish striker Pedro from Chelsea. According to reports,  Enrique believes that Pedro is the past of the Catalans, and the club should move forward and acquire the services of players like Villareal’s Denis Suarez or Celta Vigo’s Nolito. (Sport.es)

Madrid wants Pogba in the summer

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Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing a move for French international Paul Pogba next summer. The news comes after the appointment of French legend Zinedene Zidane as manager of Los Blancos. Zizou is reportedly a big fan of the Juventus man and believes he can take Madrid to a whole new level. (Sun)

Liverpool enters race to sign Pato

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Manager Jurgen Klopp is facing a tough time with strikers Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi out due to injuries, leaving him with Benteke as the only fit outright striker in the squad.

The former Dortmund manager is interested in the former AC Milan striker who is interested in playing in the Premier League. (Express UK)

Bournemouth to sign Wolves striker

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Relegation battler Bournemouth is on the verge of signing Championship side Wolves striker Benik Afobe for £10 million. The move comes after Bournemouth lost their striker Callum Wilson for the rest of the season with a knee injury. (Telegraph)

Chelsea interested in buying new ‘Essien’

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Chelsea are reportedly holding talks with the young Amadou Diawara for a move to Stamford Bridge. The defending champions believe that the young Bologna mid-fielder can go onto become Michael Essien in the future, and is currently the top defensive tackler in the Seria A. (Squawka)

Everton eyeing Leeds United defender

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Everton is monitoring Leeds United defender Sam Byram, whose contract is set to expire in the summer. The Premier League outfit believes they can snatch the young Englishman for a cut price as a good backup for injured Seamus Coleman. (Liverpoolecho)

Arsenal wants Watford’s Sam Byram in the summer

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Arsenal have reportedly turned their attention to Watford star striker Odion Ighalo, who they want to sign in the summer. The move comes after Borrusia Dortmund striker Aubameyang reiterated his desire to stay in Dortmund. The 26-year-old Nigerian striker has already scored 14 times for the newly promoted club this season. (HITC)

Real wants Everton defender

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Real Madrid want to sign Everton defender John Stones, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea last summer. Sacked Madrid boss Rafa Benitez is a big fan of the 21-year-old English defender and was pushing for his signing during his stay at Los Blancos. Daily Mail)

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