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Cristiano Ronaldo buy-out clause lowered
Cristiano Ronaldo could be nearer a Real Madrid exit than ever before, if reports in in Spain are to be believed. OK Diario claim the Portugal superstar's â¬1 billion buyout clause has been significantly lowered to "just" â¬120 million.
Ronaldo is understood to be looking to end his nine-year stay at the Bernabeu following various claims he is "unhappy".
Former club Manchester United are one of the potential destinations for the five-time Ballon d'Or-winner, but the lowered fee will not be available to Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain.
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21.20 BST" Manchester City are set to battle with Monaco and Borussia Dortmund for the signature of Zulte Waregem's 16-year-old left-back Koni De Winter, talkSPORT cites unnamed Dutch outlets as reporting, with the Ligue 1 said said to be leading the race for the Belgian.
20.33 BST: Just a year after arriving on Tyneside, 22-year-old midfielder Mikel Merino is set to leave Newcastle in a â¬12 million deal, destined for Real Sociedad, where he's already agreed a five-year contract, according to Goal.
19.46 BST: TalkSPORT cites Mediaset Premium as reporting that Chelsea are beginning to make plans for long-rumoured new manager Maurizio Sarri by targeting 26-year-old Inter Milan midfielder Matias Vecino, who joined the Nerazzurri just a year ago in a £20 million deal.
18.59 BST: Southampton are willing to listen to offers for goalkeeper Fraser Forster, Sky Sports reports, after the 30-year-old Englishman was dropped at the end of 2017 and never regained his place, and manager Mark Hughes has identified Manchester City's 22-year-old Angus Gunn as the man to challenge Alex McCarthy for Saints' No. 1 shirt.
18.12 BST: Having struggled to settle at Chelsea, Davide Zappacosta is one name Calciomercato reports is being linked in the Italian media with a move to Inter, who are looking for a replacement for Joao Cancelo, after the impressive loanee signed for Juventus on Wednesday.
17:25 BST: Manchester United have sent their best wishes to Wayne Rooney as the club's record goal scorer's move to DC United was confirmed.
A true #MUFC legend.
Thank you for the memories and best of luck in @MLS, @WayneRooney! pic.twitter.com/kAMgS0lUrD
â Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 28, 2018
17:16 BST: Atalanta president insists Lazio target Papu Gomez is not for sale. "I am sick of repeating it: Papu Gomez is unsellable," said Antonio Percassi.
Lazio had targeted Gomez as a potential replacement for Felipe Anderson, who looks set to join West Ham.
16:49 BST: Chelsea have emerged as the new frontrunners to sign Liverpool and Real Madrid target Alisson, according to Marca -- and they are ready to pay â¬70 million.
16:30 BST: West Ham are ready to spend â¬25 million on Porto's Moussa Marega, according to Zero Zero.
16:11 BST: Inter Milan confirm Radja Nainggolan will wear the No. 14 shirt after he completed his move from Roma.
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