Real Madrid is handing Marco Asensio a new contract.

Real Madrid is handing Marco Asensio a new contract.

Marca says Asensio’s performances in recent matches for Real Madrid has put him on the radar of Europeans top clubs who were already looking at him last season and it has led president Florentino Perez to do what he can to make sure he does not leave the Bernabeu.

The 21-year-old has a deal until 2022 and a buy-out clause of 350 million euros which Perez wants to increase with the current environment of spending.

The idea is to put Asensio on a similar contract level to other key figures in the team like Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and also Dani Ceballos, whose buy-out clause stands at 500 million euros and is only bettered by members of the BBC.

Arsenal reject inter-milan Shkodran mustafi loan move

Arsenal have rejected an attempt from Inter Milan for Shkodran Mustafi.

Sky Sports says Gabriel left the Gunners to join Valencia for £10 million after two-and-a-half years at the club.

And Inter made an enquiry to take Shkodran Mustafi on loan.

The German only moved to north London last summer for £35m and Arsenal will not let him leave on loan.

Mustafi was on the bench for his side’s 4-3 win over Leicester last weekend.

Coutinho singing won’t rescue Barca

 

Barcelona have been warned against moving for Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho.

Barca icon Luis Suarez says Coutinho isn’t the player for Barca this summer.

Along with their frustrated pursuit of Coutinho, Barca, who lost both legs of the Supercopa de Espana to Real Madrid to begin the campaign, have found similar resilience in Borussia Dortmund over French winger Ousmane Dembele.

Speaking to Carrusel Deportivo, Suarez said: “These two games had little history and signings such as Dembele and Coutinho are not the solution.

“Barca have to know that (they are) united and together (and) they have to fight to get out of this, whether or not there are new players.”

Classy Chelsea Manager Back club transfer policy

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lsea boss Antonio Conte denies he’s obsessing over their transfer market work.
Conte insisted today that he’s prepared to work with what he has.
He remarked: “I think that my task is to work with my players, to improve my team and players.
“This is my task, I know that the club is working to try to do the best in the transfer market.
“I have to continue with my players, to try to improve the team. Then at the end of the transfer market I will be very happy.”
On their squad depth, he admitted: “I am concerned, but only am I worried when you try to put the players very soon, the risk to have an injury is very high. That is my worry. The physical condition might not be 100 per cent and we have to take some risks. “

Barcelona offer rejected as Chelsea, Man Utd make Verratti contact

​Chelsea and Manchester United are in contact with PSG midfielder Marco Verratti.The Italy international has informed PSG sports chief Antero Henrique he wants to leave Paris this summer.Barcelona are in talks with PSG over a price for Verratti this week, but face competition from England.TMW says Chelsea and United have made contact with Donati di Campli, Verratti’s agent, and are now preparing offers for PSG’s consideration.

Barca have made a €75 million bid – which was rejected by PSG. The Parisians insist Verratti will not leave for less than €100 million this summer.

Mourinho tells Man Utd board to spend Ronaldo money on Neymar

​Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is maintaining his pursuit of Barcelona star Neymar.While United have been linked with a move for Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo, Mourinho has told club directors to rethink their strategy.Don Balon says Mourinho wants United’s board to use the budget drawn up to re-sign Ronaldo to spend on Neymar.The Portuguese has been in phone contact with Neymar since before Christmas about a move to Old Trafford and has been strengthening his relationship with the player’s father.For his part, Neymar has insisted he is committed to the Nou Camp, though has concerns with the club’s current transfer policy.Neymar’s father has confirmed past offers of €150-180 million from United for his son.

JUVENTUS READY €40M OFFER FOR CHELSEA TARGET BERNARDESCHI

The 23-year-old has attracted interest from the Premier League as well as his homeland, but the Serie A champions will make the first move to sign him  Juventus are ready to offer €40 million plus bonuses for Fiorentina striker Federico Bernardeschi, Goal understands.Has Zlatan’s clothing line leaked MLS move?  The Serie A champions are looking to invest in their attack in the close-season and have targeted Bayern Munich’s Douglas Costa, while Patrik Schick’s €25m move from Sampdoria is expected to be confirmed.They are set to add winger Bernardeschi to their team as well, who has convinced director Giuseppe Marotta to enter negotiations with an initial offer. Although the Viola have set an asking price of €50m, Massimiliano Allegri’s side are looking to narrow the gap with bonuses.Federico Bernardeschi Fiorentina The two sides do not have a great relationship, but the presence of the 23-year-old attacker’s agent, Beppe Bozzo, could smooth talks.Bernardeschi is contracted to Fiorentina until June 2019, but is not interested in signing a new contract with the club he joined at the age of nine. The Italy international, who scored 11 goals in 32 Serie A appearances for Fiorentina, has also attracted interest from Inter and Chelsea. Juventus are set for a busy summer, with Dani Alves joining Manchester City and Leonard Bonucci and Alex Sandro the subjects of interest from Chelsea, while they are open to selling Juan Cuadrado.As well as Schick, Douglas Costa and Bernardeschi, they have made Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian a top target, while Steven N’Zonzi is set to join.

Juventus confirm Alves Exit

The Brazil international had angered fans of the Italian champions last week by stating star striker Paulo Dybala would need to leave to fulfil his potential.

However, Marotta insists there is no bitterness between Juve and Alves, revealing the club would allow him to leave this close-season.

“It is not a falling out, motivation is crucial to all players,” Marotta told reporters.

“Dani Alves has realised that he wants to try a different experience, we will consensually rescind the contract and we wish him all the best. 

“Sure there is bitterness for what he has said, but I confirm that there has been no fall out.”

Alves has only spent one year at Juventus, winning Serie A and the Coppa Italia, while the club lost out to Real Madrid in the Champions League final earlier this month.He had previously spent eight seasons with Barcelona, winning LaLiga six times and the Champions League on three occasions.

Alves will add to the signings of Bernardo Silva and Ederson at City.

Pep Guardiola was keen to add another right-back to his squad following the exits of Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta

Chelsea Legend Gullit urge Ake to snub ivory Coast

 Ake is seriously considering committing his international future to Ivory Coast.

Holland U21 international Ake qualifies for the Elephants through his father and he’s confirmed to De Telegraaf he has an offer to join Marc Wilmots’ next squad.

Chelsea hero Ruud Gullit, who could join the Holland backroom staff in the coming weeks, admits the situation is concerning.

“I decided to go to meet Nathan Ake when he chose to leave Bournemouth and return to Chelsea (in January),” Gullit told Ziggo.

“When I met him I looked straight into his eyes.

“He really believes he is going to make it at Chelsea. But the only way he

‘s going to do that is by playing for the Dutch team.”

Barcelona star Neymar tells friends ‘Chelsea, Man Utd want me’

Barcelona star Neymar has told friendsManchester United and Chelsea are in contact.

Neymar, 25, signed a new five-year contract with the Catalan giants last October.

But his deal involved a slight initial increase in the value of his release clause – raising it to £169m -meaning the maximum price to land him is barely changed.

The Daily Record says Neymar has let those close to him know that both United andChelsea have tested his commitment toBarcelona.

Neymar is frustrated being the third wheel at Barca behind Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

And he’s also upset that he and his father are still fighting tax evasion cases in Spain and his native Brazil.

With the issues piling up, it’s suggested Neymar could be tempted away this summer.