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Griezmann urges patience as future is decided

Sid Lowe shares the latest on Antoine Griezmann’s links to Barcelona, and his hunch the dressing room would prefer Neymar return than bring in the Atleti star.

Steve Nicol takes a look at the latest summer transfer rumours in Transfer Rater, including the possibility of PSG adding a couple more big stars to the fold.

La Liga correspondent Sid Lowe delves into the inner workings of Antoine Griezmann’s buyout clause and how it could delay an announcement on his future.
Antoine Griezmann has told French TV show Telematin that he knows which he club he wants to join, but asked for “patience” while his future is decided.
Griezmann told Atletico Madrid he will move on in the summer, with another club set to pay his release clause when it drops to €120 million on July 1.
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Sources have told ESPN FC that Barcelona are interested in the France forward, who turned them down last summer, but no decision on whether to trigger the clause this year has…

Sources: Madrid to sign Lyon’s Mendy for ¬55m

Julien Laurens shares the latest on Eden Hazard and the reports that Chelsea has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the Belgian playmaker.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop says Christian Eriksen is inching closer to joining Real Madrid by expressing his desire to leave Tottenham this summer.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol is pleased Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid are doing business early, after the latest signing of striker Luka Jovic.
Real Madrid will sign France international left-back Ferland Mendy from Lyon for around €55 million next week, a source has told ESPN FC.
Mendy, 23, has been identified by Zinedine Zidane as the team’s future left-back, with the Bernabeu outfit having sealed the deal ahead of other reported suitors including Juventus and Manchester United.
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After a fee was agreed following complex negotiations with Lyon, Mendy underwent an initial medical examination by…

Source: Madrid to sign Lyon’s Mendy for ¬55m

Julien Laurens shares the latest on Eden Hazard and the reports that Chelsea has reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the Belgian playmaker.

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop says Christian Eriksen is inching closer to joining Real Madrid by expressing his desire to leave Tottenham this summer.

Oblak warns Atletico must match his ambition

With Antoine Griezmann in the news with his decision to leave Atletico Madrid, Frank Leboeuf is asked about his role in the France national team.

With Paul Pogba linked with a return to Juventus and no players signed yet this summer, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United need to up their game in the transfer market.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has said that, despite recently signing a new contract, he only wants to stay at the club if they match his ambition.
Oblak, 26, signed a new deal which ties him to the club until 2023 last April, but a source told ESPN FC soon afterwards that the Manchester United target’s long-term future at the Wanda Metropolitano was dependent on the team competing for the biggest trophies.
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Since then, forward Antoine Griezmann has announced…

Source: Lopetegui turned down Prem job

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol is pleased Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid are doing business early, after the latest signing of striker Luka Jovic.

Gab Marcotti and Sid Lowe say Sergio Ramos had to clear the air after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claimed the Los Blancos defender had asked to be released.

With Paul Pogba linked with a return to Juventus and no players signed yet this summer, ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United need to up their game in the transfer market.
Julen Lopetegui turned down a job offer from the Premier League before joining Sevilla this week, a source has told ESPN FC.
Lopetegui was sacked by Spain on the eve of the 2018 World Cup — one day after agreeing to become Real Madrid manager following that tournament — but spent just 14 games at the Bernabeu before being dismissed again.
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Real Madrid announce signing of Jovic

Gab Marcotti and Sid Lowe say Sergio Ramos had to clear the air after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claimed the Los Blancos defender had asked to be released.
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic on a six-year contract until 2025, subject to passing a medical. 
Sources had previously told ESPN FC how Jovic was coveted by teams across Europe but Madrid have won the race and will pay around €60 million.
“Luka is a big loss for us. The word has spread in Europe about his explosiveness and his goal-scoring instinct. We’ve benefited not only from his goals over the past two years,” Frankfurt…

Eriksen ready to follow Modric to Madrid – Ramos

Mark Ogden explains if Tottenham win the Champions League final, Mauricio Pochettino may be the most sought after man in all of football.

ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe and Ian Darke weigh in on the contentious relationship between Gareth Bale and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.
Former Real Madrid and Tottenham coach Juande Ramos has told ESPN FC that Christian Eriksen is ready to follow Luka Modric in leaving Spurs for a starring role at the Bernabeu.
Ramos briefly worked with Modric during his 12 months on the Tottenham bench a decade ago, with the Croatia midfielder moving to Madrid three years after the Spanish coach’s short spell with Los Blancos.
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Madrid blast Poch claim over training ground stay

Craig Burley makes his very premature prediction of Premier League’s top six next season one day after Manchester City secured the 2018-19 title.

Do Bayern have their sights set on Leroy Sane? Is Kieran Trippier on his way to Juventus? Plus, the latest on Lorenzo Insigne and Nicolas Otamendi.
Real Madrid have denied Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino’s claim that president Florentino Perez had refused Spurs use of the club’s residence before the Champions League final.
Tottenham and Liverpool are training at Madrid’s Valdebebas facility next week ahead of Saturday’s final at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium on June 1.
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Speaking on Spanish radio on Thursday, Pochettino inferred that Perez had intervened to stop the team staying at the Valdebebas facility’s residences…

Zidane returning to Madrid ‘heroic’ – Valdano

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno assesses the big summer transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba joining Zinedine Zidane and Leroy Sane parting ways with Pep Guardiola.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti shares his best solution for both Real Madrid and Gareth Bale to part ways following his underwhelming season.

Real Madrid’s season ended with a fizzle, allowing Real Betis to score twice and finish the year with away wins at both the Santiago Bernabeu and the Camp Nou.
Former Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano has told ESPN FC that Zinedine Zidane returning to the Bernabeu as coach was a “heroic act” — but said the Frenchman needs to be “decisive.”
A busy summer is expected at as Zidane and club president Florentino Perez look to rebuild a side which won four of the five Champions League trophies from 2014 to 2018, but struggled last season and finished trophyless.
- Source: Varane staying at Real amid United links
– Ogden: Real Madrid need…

Source: Varane staying at Real amid United links

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno assesses the big summer transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba joining Zinedine Zidane and Leroy Sane parting ways with Pep Guardiola.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol delves into the latest transfer rumours surrounding Raphael Varane, Gabriel Jesus, Toby Alderweireld and plenty more.
Raphael Varane will stay at Real Madrid amid reported interest from the likes of Manchester United, a source close to the player has confirmed to ESPN FC.
Sources told ESPN FC in April that the 2018 World Cup winner was seriously considering seeking a new challenge, which alerted clubs throughout Europe including United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

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