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Simon Mignolet  has admitted he will have to consider his future at  Liverpool  after the conclusion of this summer’s World Cup, reports The Sun. The 30-year-old Belgium goalkeeper lost his place in the Liverpool starting line-up to Loris Karius last season and is reportedly concerned by the lack of game time both at Anfield and at international level. Mignolet is understood to want talks with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp before deciding whether to leave Liverpool this summer.

Benzema set for Serie A switch? Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign striker Karim Benzema from Real Madrid,  AS  reports. While the 30-year-old is a target for the ambitious Italian side, there are fears his €8.5m-per-year (£7.5m/$9.9m) contract may prevent a move. Meanwhile, Madrid will only sell for upwards of €50m (£44m/$58m). Southampton to move for Barcelona defender Southampton are ready to splash out €12m (£10.6m/$14m) on Barcelona defender Marlon, according to  Sport  . He spent a year on loan at Nice in Ligue 1 last term but was sent back to Camp Nou a year early after failing to impress in France. Nevertheless, Saints are ready to splash out on the centre-back, who has caught the eye of West Ham, too. Juve demand €85m for Pjanic Juventus will hold out for at least €85 million (£75m/$99m) for Barcelona target Miralem Pjanic, reports Tuttosport  . The Blaugrana have turned their attention toward the 28-year-old as a rep...

Manchester United have announced that Marouane Fellaini has signed a new deal that ties him to the club until 2020, putting an end to speculation over the Belgian's future. The 30-year-old was set to be a free agent when his contract expired on July 1, and he promised to reveal a decision on his future on Sunday while he is at the World Cup with Belgium. However, United have jumped ahead of Fellaini, confirming that he will spend another two years at Old Trafford. "I am pleased to be continuing my journey as a Manchester United player," Fellaini told the club's website. "I made this decision because I am very happy here. Also, I feel like this team, under Jose, still has a lot we want to achieve. “I would like to say a special thank you to Jose for the faith he has always shown in me. My focus now is on the World Cup and I am looking forward to a successful season ahead.”

Barcelona have failed with a £50 million (€56m/$65m) bid for Chelsea attacker Willian, claims the  Daily Mail . marketing The Blues are not looking to sell the Brazil international, with Barcelona having made an approach in their search for reinforcements following the departure of Andres Iniesta. Manchester United are also interested in Willian and the player’s former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho would be willing to outbid the Liga champions.

Manchester United are leading the race for AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci, with Manchester City and Chelsea also interested, according to  Corriere dello Sport  . The former Juventus centre-back is apparently on Jose Mourinho’s transfer wishlist, while Pep Guardiola is also an admirer of the Italy international. Chelsea, who are set to appoint Maurizio Sarri as their new boss, could also come into contention, although Milan are reluctant to allow the 31-year-old to leave.

Robin Olsen | GK | Sweden Having worked so hard to keep Germany at bay in the second match of group play, Olsen did even better in shackling dangerous Mexico to ensure Sweden took top spot in Group F against all odds.    Diego Godin | CB | Uruguay It is no accident that Uruguay stormed through Group A with the best defensive record of any team at the World Cup. Godin and Atletico Madrid team-mate Jose Maria Gimenez formed a formidable obstacle throughout the first round, and will have given Cristiano Ronaldo in particular food for thought as Uruguay prepare to take on Portugal in the last 16.       Yerry Mina | CB | Colombia Sparsely used by Barcelona since moving from Palmeiras in January, Mina hardly looks to be affected by the lack of activity. Not only has the centre-back been a rock in defence, but goals against Poland and Senegal proved crucial in helping the Cafeteros through Group H in first place   Domag...

  Man Utd quote 'silly prices' to Spurs for Martial Manchester United are taking a hard line in negotiations with Tottenham over Anthony Martial, reports the  Manchester Evening News.  According to the report, Spurs have been quoted "silly prices" for the 22-year-old, whose  agent said he wants to leave Old Trafford earlier this month. In a related story, United have been rebuffed in their efforts to land Toby Alderweireld from Spurs, with both transfer sagas set to rumble on.   Wilshere nears Fenerbahce move Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to sign for Turkish power Fenerbahce, according to  DHA . Earlier this month,  Wilshere confirmed he would be leaving the Gunners as a free agent  when his contract expired at the end of June. Despite interest from the Premier League and Italy, the 26-year-old has reportedly come to terms with the Turkish side, and has been house hunting in Istanbul. ...

The Blues are in pole position for the midfielder which has sent the Italian giants looking for alternative options in the transfer market Chelsea are nearing their first signing of the summer after they made quick progress in a meeting with Russia star Aleksandr Golovin's agent. Juventus have been heavily linked with a move for the 22-year-old CSKA Moscow midfielder, but the Blues have stolen a march on their Serie A rivals. The Serie A champions have offered €20 million (£18m/$23m) plus €3m in bonuses, but Chelsea have assured CSKA that they will get closer to their €30m (£27m/$35m) asking price. Chelsea are still yet to clarify their managerial situation for next season, but feel very confident that they will land Maurizio Sarri and want to provide the ex-Napoli boss with some quality players for next season. The Blues have accelerated their transfer plans this week after gaining momentum in managerial talks, as dialogue has been made with Napoli after lawyers had been pou...

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The 32-year-old forward is expected to arrive in Washington at around 7pm BST on Thursday and will hold a news conference at the MLS club on Monday. Rooney has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and will complete the formalities of his move when the MLS transfer window opens on July 10. Everton said in a statement: "From everyone at Everton, we thank Wayne for his service to the club and wish him every success in the next three-and-a-half years with DC United." Rooney said he is fulfilling a long-held ambition by moving to the MLS. "It is fantastic to be joining DC United at such an exciting time in the club's history with the new stadium opening in just a few weeks," Rooney said. "Moving to America and MLS fulfils another career ambition for me. I have the hunger to be a success here and will give DC 100 per cent - as I have always done for every team I have ever played for. "When I visited earlier this summer I was really impressed with...

Man Utd monitor Bonucci Manchester United are eyeing a possible move for AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci, reports  Yahoo Sport UK. Bonucci only moved to Milan from Juventus last summer, but the San Siro club may be forced to sell a number of players this summer to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations. And Jose Mourinho could be set to swoop for the 31-year-old Italy international should his club be required to sell. Barca interested in Gabriel Jesus Barcelona have interest in Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, reports  AS . The Catalans are looking to bring in two more signings before the new seasons begin, and the Brazil international is on their wish-list after Antoine Griezmann decided to stay at Atletico. Though Barca would like to sign Jesus, they realise that prying the 21-year-old away from City will be an extremely difficult task. Emery wants Vazquez at Arsenal Arsenal manager Unai...

Chelsea have made a £35 million (€40m/$46m) offer for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to the  Evening Standard. Incoming manager Maurizio Sarri managed Rugani during a loan spell at Empoli from 2013 to 2015, and now wants to make the Italy international his first signing at Chelsea. Chelsea are preparing to double Rugani's wages at Stamford Bridge in an effort to convince the 23-year-old to move to London.

  Jorge Sampoali's players - if they are his players - pulled themselves together after the Croatia shambles to set up a last-16 clash with France   Despite all the in-fighting, bickering and conspiracy theories that have dominated the dark few days since losing to Croatia, Argentina somehow got themselves together and qualified for the World Cup last-16, setting up a fascinating meeting with France. For so long it looked like yet more strife for Jorge Sampaoli's side, or rather what is supposed to be Jorge Sampaoli's side. And there will most likely be more strife to come, because while this was a huge result for Argentina, it is surely a case of delaying the inevitable implosion. Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a typically sublime goal, but after Victor Moses scored from the spot just after half-time Argentina needed a sweetly struck volley from Marcos Rojo in the 86th minute to claim their place in the next round.   To give them their due, th...

The Belgian said there is "no need to wait until the end of the World Cup" to announce where he will be spending the 2018-19 club season   Manchester United  midfielder Marouane Fellaini will reveal a decision over his future on Sunday, saying there is "no need to wait until the end of the World Cup". The Belgium international will become a free agent on July 1 if it transpires that he has not signed a new contract at Old Trafford, and a move away from the club would bring his five-year stay in Manchester to an end. Fellaini has been a divisive figure among United supporters since being signed by David Moyes in September 2013, making just 16 Premier League appearances in his first season at the club.  He enjoyed a brief renaissance under Jose Mourinho, playing 28 times in the top flight in 2016-17, but his opportunities were limited again the following season after Paul Pogba's arrival. AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli said Fellaini co...

Man Utd offered Verratti in Pogba deal Manchester United have been offered Marco Verratti and cash by Paris Saint-Germain if the Red Devils agree to part with Paul Pogba, reports  The Sun  . The Italy international had been tipped to sign a new lucrative contract with the Ligue 1 champions, but could now be on the move. Pogba, meanwhile, has been linked with a summer switch away from Old Trafford after struggling to justify an £89 million ($118m) transfer fee. Phil Neville's son joins Man Utd Phil Neville's son, Harvey, has joined Manchester United. Harvey was previously with Valencia's youth team, with Neville Sr having worked there as assistant to his brother, Gary, but it has now been confirmed that he will continue his fledgling career with United. Phil Neville made 386 appearances for the club during his playing days. No bids for Sturridge, Ings set to leave Liverpool Liverpool have yet to receive a formal bid for striker Daniel Sturridge this s...

Barcelona have been put off making an approach for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic by Lazio’s €80 million asking price, according to  Mundo Deportivo . Milinkovic-Savic is a midfielder in demand, with Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid all reportedly interest in the Serbia international. Following Andres Iniesta’s departure, Barca are in the market for a new midfielder, but will not be pursuing their interest in Milinkovic-Savic.

        Hours after Inter announced the purchase of Radja Nainggolan, the Giallorossi have made a midfield announcement of their own   Javier Pastore has signed a five-year deal at Roma in a €24.7 million (£21.7m/$28.2m) move from Paris Saint-Germain, the Serie A club confirmed. The 29-year-old arrived on a busy Tuesday for Roma, with  Radja Nainggolan having completed his €38m (£33.5m/$44m) departure to Inter and Davide Santon and Nicolo Zaniolo moving in the opposite direction for a combined €14m. Pastore won five Ligue 1 titles at PSG but fell out of favour under Unai Emery in 2017-18 and, due to his lack of playing time at club level, was overlooked for Argentina's World Cup squad.  The playmaker spent two productive seasons in Serie A with Palermo prior to his move to Paris, and he is delighted to be back in familiar surroundings. "I am very happy to be here at Roma. It is great to retu...

The Belgian midfielder, who was left out of Roberto Martinez’s World Cup squad, was pictured at Humanitas hospital in Milan on Sunday Nainggolan confirmed last summer he had held  talks with Antonio Conte about joining Chelsea  and did not rule out a move to the Premier League later in the year. It now appears the 30-year-old will instead be moving to the San Siro. Nainggolan has been a key part of the Roma side since joining in 2014 from Cagliari and was instrumental in the club’s run to the Champions League semi-final last season. He featured in 42 matches last season across all competitions, scoring six goals and registering six assists as Roma finished the Serie A season in third. Despite this good form, he was surprisingly left out of the Belgium World Cup squad by Roberto Martinez last month. A decision that was met angrily by Nainggolan, who publicly criticised the national boss before announcing his retirement from international football.

New Arsenal manager Unai Emery wants to bring Sevilla midfielder Ever Banega to the Emirates and could sign the Argentinian for the £18m fee stipulated by a release clause in his contract. ( Estadio Deportivo) Juventus are leading a number of European clubs in the hunt for Uruguayan central defender Diego Godin. The Atletico Madrid star is entering the final year of his contract and could be signed for as little as £18m due to a clause in his contract. ( AS ) Thomas Tuchel has decided that full-back Yuri Berchiche will not feature in his plans at Paris Saint-Germain this season and will allow the Spaniard to move to Athletic Bilbao in the coming weeks. ( Marca ) Villarreal may be forced into finding cover for senior Serbian international Antonio Rukavina this summer and could turn to Schalke defender Coke Andujar. The Spaniard caught the eye of the La Liga side whilst on loan at Levante last season. ( Marca ) Barcelona are still looking for a new sponsor to help cover their pl...

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is closing in on a move to Juventus, the  Mirror  reports. Having missed out on a place in France's World Cup squad, the striker is said to be considering his options this summer after struggling for game-time under Jose Mourinho. Reports suggest United will hold out for £80m, with Juve - the Serie A champions - said to be discussing personal terms ahead of a potential switch.

Liverpool will reportedly have to splash out an extra £10m if they want to continue their pursuit of Nabil Fekir. The  Daily Mirror  says reports in France suggest the Reds will have to pay £62m if they want to make another bid for the midfielder, having failed in their attempts to land him just before the World Cup kicked off. 

Who is in contention for the World Cup Golden Boot? Keep track as the goals go in at Russia 2018. Harry Kane 5 Romelu Lukaku 4  Cristiano Ronaldo 4  Denis Cheryshev 3 Diego Costa 3  Eden Hazard 2 Artem Dzyuba 2 Philippe Coutinho 2  Mile Jedinak 2 Luka Modric 2 Ahmed Musa 2 John Stones 2

Every struggling team needs a scapegoat, and Argentina has found one in manager Jorge Sampaoli. According to reports, Argentina players will pick the squad Tuesday against Nigeria in an all-important match with Sampaoli no longer making decisions. So far, through two matches in the 2018 World Cup at Russia, Argentina has mustered just one point with a 1-1 draw against Iceland and a 3-0 loss to Croatia. Sampaoli has not started Juventus star Paulo Dybala in both games, so he could be a change the players make leading up to Tuesday's game. His club teammate Gonzalo Higuain also has largely been absent from the pitch during the World Cup. Argentina nearly missed the World Cup altogether, needing a Messi hat-trick in the final qualifying match just to punch a ticket to Russia.

Lionel Messi is frustrated and desperate to turn Argentina's World Cup around, according to Javier Mascherano. Jorge Sampaoli's men are facing a group-stage exit in Russia after collecting just one point from their opening two games. Messi, who turned 31 on Sunday, is yet to score or provide an assist at the showpiece event, while he had a penalty saved during a 1-1 draw with Iceland. Mascherano, whose team must beat Nigeria on Tuesday to have any chance of reaching the last 16, said the star forward was only human. "Leo is fine," he told a news conference. "But as a collective, where things don't go as we'd like, we all have our own frustrations. "He's human and he has his own frustrations but he's desperate to turn the situation around. "He wants to show the world a different image to the one we've shown in the first two games."

The midfielder is lighting up the tournament for the host nation, with three goals in their two games. It is a far cry from his time at the Bernabeu Denis Cheryshev has had to wait patiently for this moment. The Russian winger has appeared only sparingly for his national team in recent years and looked to be frozen out just months before the start of the World Cup. Now, he is one of the tournament’s star players. Cheryshev came off the bench in Russia’s opening game against Saudi Arabia and made an instant impact with his pace and trickery. He scored the hosts’ second goal with a fantastic piece of control and fine finish, adding another super strike with the outside of his left foot right at the end. Against Egypt, he then scored again and is now among the top scorers with three goals in his two games. Not long ago, however, it looked like he may not be here at all.    After making his debut for Russia in 2012, Cheryshev did not feature i...