Mendy wanted by City Yet another Monaco player is nearing a move to Eastlands as L'Equipe report on Benjamin Mendy's imminent switch to Manchester City. Marquinhos signs up for five more years Barcelona target Marquinhos has confirmed his future at Paris Saint-Germain by agreeing a fresh contract to 2022.   Juve look to Renato Sanches After Douglas Costa caught Juventus' eye, now it's the turn of Renato Sanches to be the latest Bayern Munich midfielder linked with Turin, by CalcioMercato.  Atletico miss out on Lacazette Atletico miss out on Lacazette Arsenal are set to make the signing of Alexandre Lacazette official for around 60m euros plus add-ons, confirming Atletico Madrid as losing out on their top target thanks to their transfer ban.

Kylian Mbappe has named his price to stay at Monaco for next season, as L'Equipe report. Firstly, he requires a huge pay boost from 1.2 million euros per year to 8.5m euros. Also, he wants the club to stem the tide of players leaving the principality. Bernardo Silva has already moved on and Tiemoue Bakayoko looks set to join him along with Fabinho.

Fabio Borini has completed his switch from Sunderland to AC Milan , the Serie A club have announced. The 26-year-old striker arrives at the San Siro on an initial loan, at the end of which the Rossoneri have an obligation to make the move permanent.

The Federation of International Football Association have fixed the Group B 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon for Thursday, 31 August, 2017 in Uyo, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. FIFA announced the date for the game on Friday on their official website. The reverse fixture in Yaoundé is billed for Monday, September 4. The game in Uyo will come up at 7pm Nigerian time. According to the Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, the reason for fixing the games on a week day is for television purposes. The Super Eagles top Group B with six points after two games while Cameroon are second with two points. Zambia are third on one point with Algeria bottom also on one point.

Lyon have completed their fourth signing of the summer with the acquisition of Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz , the Ligue 1 club have announced. Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz has joined Ligue 1 side Lyon, becoming their fourth signing of the summer transfer window. The club announced the news via Twitter . The 23-year-old Dominican Republic international had been a fringe player for Real for some time, earning most of his minutes with the B team. He flashed his talent in the Copa del Rey win over Cultural  Deportiva Leonesa last season, scoring a hat-trick in the second leg of the tie, but didn't see an increase in playing time afterward. While he still profiles as a solid prospect, Diaz didn't have a real future in the Spanish capital, where even Alvaro Morata struggled for playing time behind Karim Benzema. Mariano becomes the second forward in quick succession to complete a move to Lyon, with Bertrand Traore joining from Chelsea just days ago. A...

R eal Madrid have announced that talented youngster Oscar Rodriguez has penned a new four-year contract at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The 19-year-old has been tracked by Manchester City, Monaco and Bayern Munich, who had all voiced an interest in taking him, with the English side submitting an offer. However, he will remain in the Spanish capital after signing his first professional contract in a deal that will keep him at the club until 2021. Rodriguez is the current captain of Guti's Juvenil A side and was a three-time champion during his time there. He is now expected to become a key figure for the Castilla outfit next season and hopes are very high for him at Los Blancos, which is why they were so keen to tie him down. It is also believed that if his development continues as the club think it will, he could receive a competitive first-team debut over the course of the coming campaign.

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.