Another big transfer story coming from Italy now, and Roma have completed the signing of Italy U21 striker Lorenzo Pellegrini  on a five-year deal from Sassuolo. Source: Sky Sports

Barcelona have activated the buy-back clause in Everton forward Gerard Deulofeu 's contract. The Spain U21 captain was not part of Everton boss Ronald Koeman's plans last season and spent the campaign on loan at AC Milan. It is understood Barcelona had until July 1 to activate the clause and now they have done that Deulofeu, 23, will sign a two-year contract. The Catalan giants sold their La Masia graduate to the Toffees for £4.3m in 2015. "FC Barcelona have activated the buy-back clause for Gerard Deulofeu," said a Barcelona statement. "In the following days the terms will be agreed with both Everton and the player. Deulofeu's contract will run until June 30 2019." Source: Sky Sports

Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez says he has decided where he will be playing next season. But the Chile forward did not confirm whether he will be lining up in club football alongside his international team-mate Claudio Bravo at Manchester City or remaining with the Gunners. Sanchez has also been linked with Bayern Munich. Sanchez, whose contract at Arsenal expires next summer, is currently on international duty at the Confederations Cup, where his manager Juan Antonio Pizzi has spoken about him being a player "every club would want to sign" . When asked if he would be joining Bravo in Manchester, Sanchez told Sky Sports News HQ : "Good question. Right now I'm focused on the Confederations Cup. When this is finished I will see if I stay or if I go. I don't know." Sanchez was then asked if it was clear in his mind where he would be playing next season, and he said, while laughing: "Yes it's clear but I can't tell you." Then

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have been offered 20 per cent pay rises by Arsenal in a bid to persuade the star duo to stay at the Emirates Stadium, according to the  Daily Mail  . Both players have previously rejected new contracts worth around £250,000 a week, but have been offered the new incentive which will be triggered if Arsenal finish in the top four next season.

The uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is delaying an announcement over Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata’s move to Manchester United, according to  Diario Gol  . Real are reportedly prepared to accept an offer from United for Morata, who has confirmed to both Madrid president Florentino Perez and coach Zinedine Zidane that he wants to be playing at Old Trafford next season. However, following reports that Ronaldo wants to quit Madrid after being accused of tax fraud, Real want to resolve that matter before letting Morata join United.

Manchester United have made a bid of €80 million for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, according to   Mediaset Premium  . The Red Devils are set to beat both Inter and AC Milan to the Colombian's signature while they are also closing in on his Madrid team-mate Alvaro Mo

Everton are set to complete a £25 million deal to sign Manchester United target Michael Keane from Burnley, reports  The Sun  . United had been interested in bringing Keane back to Old Trafford, but the England defender is now likely to move to Goodison Park, where he will have the opportunity for more regular first-team football.

Barcelona have set a deadline to agree a deal to bring Hector Bellerin back to the club from Arsenal, according to  Mundo Deportivo  . Bellerin is reportedly keen to return to Camp Nou, but Arsenal don’t want to sell the right-back. Barca have now decided that, if a deal isn’t sorted within the next 10 days, they will move on to other targets.

July 4 is likely to be a decisive date in Barcelona’s interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, according to  Sport  . Verratti is due to return to pre-season training with PSG on that date and Barca are waiting for an indication from the Italy international regarding his future plans. Barca have yet to make an offer for Verratti, but if he fails to report for the start of training, then the club’s stance is likely to change.

Sevilla would be willing to take either Kurt Zouma or Michy Batshuayi in part-exchange in any deal for Vitolo to move to Chelsea, according to   Marca  . Chelsea are reportedly willing to meet the €40 million (£35.5m) release clause for Vitolo, but there is also the option of a player-plus-cash deal for the winger.

Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic’s agents have met with Real Betis to discuss a potential move to Spain, reports  Marca . Pasalic, who has yet to play a first-team game for Chelsea, spent last season on loan at AC Milan. The Croatian has also been linked with a move to Galatasaray, Lazio, Leeds and Valencia.

President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, NBB of C, Dr Rafiu Ladipo will be leading a delegation to London to meet with the world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, the first of such meetings since the Anglo-British boxer of Nigerian descent won the IBF and WBA unified bout against Vladmir Klitschko about two months ago. The delegation, which will also watch the July 8 WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight bout between Nigeria's Larry Ekundayo and British boxer, Gary Corcoran will be departing Nigeria on July 6. Confirming the trip in a chat with Sports Vanguard, the NBB of C President said, "our trip to London is of dual purpose; like using one stone to kill two birds; we will be meeting with the world champion first to discuss his impending visit to Nigeria and also attend the Ekundayo fight. Indeed, we would want to see Joshua by the ring side when Ekundayo will be fighting in order to motivate him" The NBB of C boss said while in

Mario Balotelli has signed a one-year contract extension at Nice that keeps him at the club next season. Nice announced the news on the team's website on Sunday with a photo of Balotelli signing his contract alongside president Jean-Pierre Rivere and general manager Julien Fournier. The club credited the 26-year-old for not prioritising the financial aspect of the deal, saying: "We are proud to have convinced the superstar to join us last year and to have seen him flourish on and off the field. "The Italian international has made considerable financial efforts to continue the Nice adventure, as he always intended during this off-season, favouring the sporting aspect and the choice of his heart. "Today we are happy. Welcome to you, Super Mario." Balotelli shared his club's sentiments, adding on Instagram: "Anyone happy? I am." The former Liverpool and Manchester City striker enjoyed an excellent debut season in French football, sco

UNITED SUBMIT NAINGGOLAN DEAL Manchester United have submitted a contract offer of just over £6.5m-a-year to Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan , according to Il Tempo . The Belgium international, who has been linked with Chelsea in the past, appears keen to remain in the Italian capital though, regardless of the interested parties chasing him.

Frank De Boer pens a three year contract with Crystal Palace. After retiring from playing, De Boer went into management with the Ajax youth team and as assistant to Bert van Marwijk with the Netherlands national team. In December 2010, he took over as manager of Ajax and went on to win the Eredivisie title in his first season. In 2013, he received the Rinus Michels Award for manager of the year in the Netherlands after leading Ajax to their third successive Eredivisie title. One year later, he became the first manager to win four consecutive Eredivisie titles. In August 2016, he was appointed as manager of Internazionale , replacing Roberto Mancini , before being dismissed approximately three months later. He is the twin brother of Ronald de Boer , with whom he was a teammate at Ajax, Barcelona, Rangers, Al-Rayyan, Al-Shamal and the Netherlands national team. Source: Wikipedia

A former defender, De Boer spent most of his professional playing career with Ajax , winning five Eredivisie titles , two KNVB Cups , one UEFA Cup and one UEFA Champions League. He later spent five years at Barcelona , where he won the 1998–99 La Liga title , before retiring after short spells at Galatasaray , Rangers , Al-Rayyan and Al-Shamal . De Boer is the most capped outfield player in the history of the Netherlands national team , with 112 caps . He captained the Oranje to the semi-finals of both the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 . After retiring from playing, De Boer went into management with the Ajax youth team and as assistant to Bert van Marwijk with the Netherlands national team. In December 2010, he took over as manager of Ajax and went on to win the Eredivisie title in his first season. In 2013, he received the Rinus Michels Award for manager of the year in the Netherlands after leading Ajax to their third successive Eredivisie title. One year la

British number two Kyle Edmund suffered a first-round defeat by American Donald Young at Eastbourne. Young, the world number 47, registered a 6-4 3-6 6-3 victory over Edmund in just over two-and-a-half hours. The Briton, who was stunned in the first round at Queen's by teenager Denis Shapovalov, has lost 13 of his past 16 matches on the grass courts. In the women's draw, Naomi Broady was beaten 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 6-1 by Czech world number 44 Kristyna Pliskova. Broady prevailed in the second set tie-breaker after Pliskova raced through the first set, but the Czech ultimately overpowered her to clinch the game. Edmund began strongly on Centre Court, with the Briton's forehand firing in particular, but it was Young who broke first to go 5-4 up and then went on to serve out the set. The Briton hit back in the second, securing the first break at 1-3 and winning four consecutive points in the final game to force a deciding set. However, Young proved too strong as Ed

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has pulled out of Eastbourne with an abdominal injury. The Czech won the Aegon Classic in Birmingham on Sunday, her second tournament since she was stabbed by an intruder at her home in December. Victory moved the 27-year-old, who returned to action in May, up to 12th in the world rankings. Kvitova is one of the favourites for Wimbledon, where she won the title in 2011 and 2014. Source: BBC Sports

FRANCE Paris Saint-Germain are ready to move for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale. The Wales international is widely seen as the man the Spanish club will let go in order to facilitate a move for Monaco's Kylian Mbappe. ( Le Parisien ) Monaco have offered Liverpool transfer target Kylian Mbappe a huge wage increase in an effort to ensure the 18-year-old sensation stays. The new deal would see his earnings go up by 900 per cent and put him on a par with striker partner Radamel Falcao. ( Journal du Dimanche ) Arsenal transfer target Alexandre Lacazette has already been subject to a €65m (£57.1m) bid by Atletico Madrid. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said: "The price for a player who scores 25 to 30 goals a year, sometimes more than 30, should be that." ( L'Equipe ) SPAIN Chelsea's Diego Costa would be willing to make the sacrifice of not playing until January in order to seal a move back to Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side are not allowed to

There was more confusion about Gianluigi Donnarumma ’s situation at AC Milan on Sunday. After previous indications the goalkeeper would not be negotiating a contract extension, he deleted his Instagram account after a posting which read: "I wish to reiterate my absolute love for Milan and its fans. “Now all that's in my mind is the national team, with whom I hope to give a gift to all the supporters. "My promise is that, as soon as the Euros are finished, I will meet the club along with my family and my agent to discuss my renewal." Donnarumma later said on Twitter that his Instagram account had been hacked, and he responded to talk of a split with his agent Mino Raiola by tweeting: "#Donnarumma #Raiola Yesterday, today and tomorrow!" Source: Sky Sports

And, speaking of Crystal Palace , the Eagles are expected to announce the appointment of Frank de Boer as their new manager this afternoon. Sky sources   reported last week that De Boer had been offered the vacant manager's job at Selhurst Park . De Boer has been out of work since being sacked by Inter Milan, after just 85 days in the job, in November last year.

With a Champions Cup and league title already wrapped up, Guti led Real Madrid's Juvenil youth team into this Sunday's Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid with a treble on the line - and they secured it. By defeating their city rivals 4-1, the youngsters made history and lifted yet another trophy. As has been the case throughout this campaign, Oscar took the initiative for Los Blancos and scored the opener from a free-kick in the 12th minute.Los Rojiblancos did pull level just before half-time, though, with their own Oscar giving Guti plenty to think about at the break.   Neither side could score in the second half, yet a terrific display in extra-time saw Real finish up as 4-1 winners, just like in the 2014 Champions League final, with Alberto, Toni and Gelabert scoring the goals. It means that the only trophy to have eluded Guti's youngsters this season was the UEFA Youth League, a tournament in which they fell at the semi-final stage. Source: Marca.com

Borussia Dortmund are willing to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for €70m (£61.5m) this summer, reports L’Equipe . The Gabon international’s future has been subject to heavy speculation over the past year and it appears as though Dortmund are now prepared to cash in on the striker. Atletico Madrid and Manchester United offered €70m for Aubameyang last summer, while Manchester City , Liverpool , Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan have shown interest in him too. Aubameyang is under contract at Signal Iduna Park until 2020.

Barcelona are set to make their first formal offer to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti , reports AS . The Italy international is Barca’s first-choice target to bolster their midfield options this summer. According to AS , Barca will ramp up their interest to sign the 24-year-old by presenting PSG with their first formal bid this week. PSG will only consider entering negotiations if Barca offer around €80m, while they have no intention of selling Verratti for €70m.

Barely 19 years old when Florentino Perez broke the transfer record for a Spanish teenager in the summer of 2005, Sergio Ramos is now poised to continue his journey at Real Madrid. With less than 40 LaLiga appearances under his belt, Perez did not shy away from snatching the full-back from Sevilla for a whopping 27 million euros. Twelve illustrious and celebrated years later, which have included 18 titles, the president has announced that he will be renewing the captain's contract until 2021, taking the Spaniard to 16 years at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The 31-year-old has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Los Blancos legend Manolo Sanchis, the centre-back who spent 18 years with the first-team. Currently, the Andalusian boasts an impressive 522 games and 68 goals, but those figures will increase as the defender chases down the historical landmark. He would have to compete until he is 37 (playing until 2023), to equal Sanchis' longevity in the capital but the

Nigerian striker Oluwafemi 'Junior' Ajayi will make his fifth appearance in the Total CAF Champions League competition for his Egyptian side,  Al Ahly when they take on Chisom Chikatara's Wydad Casablanca in Morocco on Wednesday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Ajayi was on target for The Red Castle in their 2-0 win in the reverse fixture, and another victory for the Ahly,  and their coach Hossam El Badry will ensure they advance to the knockout phase for the first time since winning the title for an eighth time in 2013 when they beat Orlando Pirates of South Africa in the final. The Egyptian champions and Zanaco of Zambia top Group D with seven points after three games, while Wydad Casablanca have three points and Coton Sport of Cameroon none. Ajayi's compatriot, Chikatara, has made one appearance in the competition this season and has not been listed for the encounter tomorrow at the Mohamed Benjelloun complex in Casablanca. In Algiers, the Nige

Anthony Joshua has aimed another verbal jab at Tyson Fury by describing his British rival's win over Wladimir Klitschko as "boring". Joshua shared a dramatic fight with Klitschko at Wembley in April, which saw him climb off the canvas to produce a stunning 11th-round stoppage victory. Fury criticised Joshua's performance in comparison to his own points win over Klitschko, branding the 27-year-old as a 'pumped up weight-lifter' , but the WBA 'super' and IBF title holder has issued a dismissive response.  "He didn't throw a punch. He didn't come to fight," Joshua exclusively told Sky Sports. "He just walked around the ring for like 12 rounds, it's boring. It's not winning, it's how you win. "His stock didn't rise. Your stock has got to rise and he could have had the better win, but when people look at it, many years after, ask them whose fight they will remember." Joshua believ

Rivers United Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma, has stated in clear terms that Tuesday's CAF Confederations Cup match against Ugandan league champions KCCA is a 'do or die' for The Pride of Rivers . Eguma's side are rocked bottom in the group with three points from three games, but a win for the Pride of Rivers against  KCCA will put their campaign back on track while a defeat or a draw may end their dreams of a berth in the next round. Rivers United lost 2-1 in the reverse fixture at the Phillip Omondi Stadium in Kampala on June 3. "It's a big game in the continent, and we know the task ahead. It's like a do or die affair for us," Eguma began in a chat with  Completesportsnigeria.com . "We know the strength of our opponent on Tuesday, and we need to be at our best to get the maximum points and  be in contention to qualification for the next round. "Our plans is to win and I think we are on course."

D iego Maradona criticised the appointment of Jorge Sampaoli as Argentina coach, saying the Copa America winning manager was no better than his disappointing predecessor. Sampaoli took over as Argentina coach earlier this month in place of Edgardo Bauza, who was sacked after recording only three wins in eight games. The 57-year-old Sampaoli, in contrast, has led Argentina to victory in his first two games -- but that was not good enough for Maradona. "Sampaoli doesn't know any more than Bauza," Maradona told Argentine channel TyC on Monday. "If he (Sampaoli) hadn't beaten us in the (2015 Copa America) final (while coaching) Chile then not even his family would know who he was." Maradona also vented his anger at Sampaoli's decision to leave out Manchester City's Sergio Aguero for the friendlies against Brazil and Singapore. "It was madness leaving out Kun (Aguero)," added Maradona. "Kun gives you much more speed, he brings

R esponsible for defining the rules of football worldwide and its future modifications, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have introduced the document 'Play Fair!' which includes several proposals that would revolutionize the world of football if they are finally approved. All of them will be studied in depth at the next IFAB general assembly in March 2018. "It is a radical document, and we can say that it is a silent revolution designed to make football even better," David Elleray, IFAB's technical director, said to The Times. "It's about studying the rules and looking at what purpose each of them serves. According to marca.com. 1- Two halves of 30 minutes No more wasted time. The clock would stop whenever the ball is not in game like in basketball. 2- Goal of punishment A goal given instead of a penalty should foul play occur in the area. 3- Changes for corner kicks and fouls With corner kicks and fouls, the pla

Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo says he won't stay at Chelsea if he is not guaranteed regular game time.   The 23-year-old defender spent last season on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Alanyaspor - making 26 league appearances for the club. "For now, I’m a Chelsea player. I’ve only been out on loan," Omeruo said on Own Goal Nigeria. "Now that my loan period at Alanyaspor is over, I will be returning to Chelsea for our pre season. Omeruo is now set to start preseason training with Chelsea, who won the 2016/17 English Premier League (EPL) title. Omeruo “No decision has been made if I’m still going out on loan or staying at Chelsea," he added. “The important thing for me is that I’m still playing regularly. “If I will have to stay at Chelsea and not be playing games, then I won’t stay, that is it for now." Omeruo has also been loaned out to Turkish club Kasımpaşa and English side Middlesbrough by Chelsea down the years.