Transfer news and football gossip: Juventus enter race to sign Chelsea ace Willian, Manchester United make Ighalo decision, Euro 2020 to be postponed?
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Juventus are set to rival Arsenal and Tottenham for the signing of Chelsea forward Willian this summer. The 31-year-old could be a free agent at the end of the season with his current deal set to expire. He is already free to negotiate with foreign clubs - which could give Juventus the edge in the battle for his signature. Chelsea, however, are keen to keep the Brazilian at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal are weighing up a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey in the summer. The 26-year-old is thought to be high on Mikel Arteta’s wish list once the transfer window reopens. Atletico are said to be braced for bids due to his relatively low £45million buy-out clause. - FULL STORY
Timo Werner WILL be on the move from RB Leipzig this summer, and Premier League duo Liverpool and Chelsea have been tipped as likely next destinations for the in-form striker. That’s according to European football expert Andy Brassell, who told talkSPORT the Germany international will NOT be joining Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich and is keen on a move abroad. - FULL STORY
Manchester United want to sign Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal this summer. The Nigerian, currently on loan from Shanghai Shenhua, has made an excellent start to his Red Devils career with four goals since his arrival on January deadline day. His latest strike was a stunning effort in Manchester United's 5-0 win at LASK on Thursday.
Euro 2020 is likely to be postponed until next summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most major leagues in Europe, including the Premier League, have been suspended due to the spread of COVID-19 across the continent. UEFA is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss the short-term future of its competitions - and the European Championship is expected to be pushed back a year.
Liverpool are set to miss out on £30million as a result of their Champions League elimination on Wednesday night. Atletico Madrid staged a dramatic comeback at Anfield to dump the holders out the competition. Three goals in extra-time stunned the Reds, who dominated for the entire game.
Phil Neville is reportedly set to leave his job as England Women manager following their recent poor results. The Lionesses failed to defend the SheBelieves Cup, winning just one of their three games in the United States. Their continuing poor form has seen them lose seven of their past 11 matches. They have also won just three games since the World Cup quarter-finals last year. - FULL STORY