JUVENTUS have reportedly named their price for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is said to be available for a fee of £21.5m as Juve consider cashing in.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Arsenal are confident that Martin Odegaard wants to join the club permanently.
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- Anthony Chapman
CRIS CROSSED OFF
Juventus are reportedly ready to SELL Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
AS claims the Manchester United and Real Madrid icon could be set for a new club after a disappointing season under Andrea Pirlo.
Juventus are ready to accept bids of just £20million for the superstar.
But interested clubs will have to dig deep for Ronaldo's annual wages, which AS adds to be a staggering £75m.
Juventus are open to selling Cristiano Ronaldo this summer - Anthony Chapman
BARGAIN HUNT
Everyone loves a bargain – and more managers than ever before will be looking for a snip this summer.
When it comes to the Championship, there are set to be over 100 stars available for absolutely NOTHING come the end of June.
Some are untried and untested youngsters just waiting to be given an opportunity.
Others have years of Premier League experience to fall back on, as well as plenty of international know-how having played numerous times for their respective nations.
SEE WHO’S OUT OF CONTRACT HERE
There are some top Championship talents available on free transfers this summer - Anthony Chapman
KANE WELL ABLE
Premier League clubs have been given a boost with Real Madrid reportedly preferring to sign Harry Kane over Erling Haaland this summer.
SER Deportivos claims the Spurs star has emerged as Los Blancos’ No1 target.
That means the likes of Man United, Chelsea and Man City could be left to battle it out for Haaland.
And it would also be good news for PSG in their efforts to keep Kylian Mbappe.
Prem clubs are set to benefit from Real Madrid's interest in Harry Kane
- Anthony Chapman
FROM SUNSPORT’S MARTIN LIPTON
The Prem's Big Six are braced for frustration and disappointment over their attempts to force radical change on the top flight.
Leading clubs now recognise there is no chance they can push through a reduction of the League from 20 teams to 18.
While proposed revamps of Uefa competitions promise more money from 2024, the Big Six fear they will hit a brick wall in their efforts to get the green light to make more cash from selling rights to their own games either overseas or on club channels.
And it sets up a further squabble between the Big Six and the rest of the Prem starting at this week’s ‘shareholder’ meeting of the 20 clubs.
Tensions could arise at this week's Premier League 'shareholder' meeting - Anthony Chapman
HAD THEIR PHIL
Barcelona are reportedly ready to cut their losses and ditch £142million Philippe Coutinho this summer.
Mundo Deportivo claims the Spaniards want to avoid paying Liverpool another £17m for the Brazilian flop.
And Barca are eager to find a new club for Coutinho, with a loan exit also on the cards.
Barcelona are ready to part ways with Philippe Coutinho - Anthony Chapman
FREE TO FLY
Liverpool and Manchester United will play their European quarter-final first legs in Spain after the country's Government eased flight bans.
The Reds visit Real Madrid's Estadio Alfredo di Stefano ground in the Champions League on April 6 while United travel to Granada in the Europa League two nights later.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his government will lift restrictions on flights from the United Kingdom.
Spain's Council of Ministers banned arrivals by air and sea from the UK between December 22 last year until next Tuesday, March 30.
Man Utd and Liverpool can now play their European quarter-finals as normal - Anthony Chapman
THAT’S A-MORI
Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori is reportedly set to join AC Milan in a permanent £27million deal.
The Italian club have decided to activate a clause to clinch the defender's signing after impressing on loan.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan will sign Tomori on a permanent deal.
The defender will reportedly sign a five-year deal with the Italian side to bring his time at Chelsea to an end.
AC Milan are set to make Fikayo Tomori's loan permanent - Anthony Chapman
PATS THE WAY
Man United and Arsenal will reportedly battle it out for RB Salzburg star Patson Daka this summer.
Salzburger Nachrichten claims the Zambia striker, who has 20 goals in 18 games, is being lined up for a stunning Premier League switch.
Daka has successfully filled the boots of Erling Haaland at the Austrian club.
And there is also said to be interest from Man City and Liverpool in the manhailed as the new Samuel Eto'o.
Daka has been tearing up the Austrian top flight for the best part of two seasons - Anthony Chapman
GETTING SHIRTY
Adidas have sparked further excitement for the delayed Euro 2020 by releasing a series of away shirts.
Supporters have had to bide their time before the big unveil of latest kits that they hope will help create a slice of history during this summer's tournament.
The likes of Germany, Spain and Belgium will boast new jerseys for the tournament.
Which one is your favourite?
Football purists will be big fans of Germany's away kit design Spain have adopted hand-painted graphics as their shirt design Belgium's kit design is very similar to that of Spain Sweden have pulled it out the bag with their sleek design Hungary's shirt has green blocks underneath the arms Russia's white design features a blue and red stripe across the chest
- Anthony Chapman
BECKS APPEAL
Kieran Gibbs has signed a pre-contract agreement with David Beckham's Inter Miami and will join up with new boss Phil Neville at the end of this season.
The 31-year-old former Arsenal left-back has made more than a century of appearances for Albion but has played second fiddle to Conor Townsend this season and is ready for a fresh challenge in the MLS.
Ex-Man United duo Beckham and Neville are hoping to make a real mark on the competition this term, with stars including Blaise Matuidi and Gonzalo Higuain already on the books.
And Gibbs will become the latest Englishman to move to Miami following ex-Stoke skipper Ryan Shawcross.
Kieran Gibbs is the latest ace joining David Beckham at Inter Miami - Anthony Chapman
WAT LUCK
Ollie Watkins admits he was stunned to get his first England call-up – after having a stinker when he knew a place in the squad was within reach.
The ex-Brentford star said: “To be honest, I didn't really expect to get called up.
“We all got a text, I think there was seven of us that got a text a few days before and I had a bit of a stinker at Newcastle away so I didn't really expect to get called up.
“And when I did find out, you know I was over the moon.”
Ollie Watkins will be hoping to make his England debut after being called up - Anthony Chapman
BEEKS AND TROUGHS
Man Utd could use Donny van de Beek as a makeweight for either Erling Haaland or Jadon Sancho.
90Min claims the Dutch midfielder is of interest to German giants Borussia Dortmund.
And after failing to make an impact in his first season at Old Trafford, Van de Beek could be sacrificed to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer land one of Haaland or Sancho.
Donny van de Beek could be used in a swap deal this summer - Anthony Chapman
PERSONAL TUCH
Frank Lampard knocked Chelsea's older players' noses out of joint – but Thomas Tuchel has resolved the situation.
So claims Rio Ferdinand, who told his Vibe With Five YouTube channel: "I think bringing experience back into the team and giving them more responsibility has been a big difference to Frank’s.
"Frank definitely went with the younger players and I think that knocked a few of the older players’ noses out of joint and they may have reacted negatively towards that.
"That created a problem, but these players have come back in.
“Tuchel has rounded up the experienced players and told them 'you’re here, you’re my mainstay and the younger players you’re going to be a part of that as well’.”
Thomas Tuchel has healed the rift between Chelsea's older players and management - Anthony Chapman
FAN’S VIEW
Man United should SACK Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if they don’t win this season’s Europa League.
Getting into the top four is NOT a sign of success.
And it is staggering to hear Ole say that winning trophies does not represent progress on the pitch.
READ THE REST OF THE OPINION PIECE HERE
Solskjaer should get the sack this summer if he doesn't win the Europa League - Anthony Chapman
GREEN WITH ENVY
Manchester United star Mason Greenwood has been forced to pull out of England U21s squad due to injury.
The striker has since been replaced by Norwich City playmaker Todd Cantwell.
Greenwood will now return to Carrington as he looks to recover in time for United's next game against Brighton on April 4.
- Joe Brophy
ART DEALER
SunSport's David Seager says: "Mikel Arteta has a huge decision to make over whether Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can lead the line in his starting XI.
"In my own mind I have been weighing up what he offers in the role and comparing it to what Alexandre Lacazette offers and, in truth, trying to convince myself that our Gabonese talisman edged it.
"No Arsenal supporter wants to see another Mesut Ozil situation on the horizon, so I am sure most would love to see a happy Auba, smiling on the pitch and scoring for fun.
"However, this is perhaps not the player we have at present."
Read more HERE.
- Joe Brophy
UNITED NATION
Manchester United have provided some of England's finest ever players.
The Three Lions two top goalscorers – Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney – were both best for their country during their time at Old Trafford.
Other names trip off the tongue – Beckham, Robson, Ferdinand.
So, we at SunSport decided to pick our ultimate Manchester United England XI of players who starred for the Red Devils while winning caps for their country.
To be included, they must have won at least one cap while playing for United…
- Joe Brophy
MAD JOURNEY
Manchester United star Amad Diallo's meteoric rise continued after he was called up by the Ivory Coast.
The 18-year-old starlet could make his full international debut for the African nation this month.
United confirmed his call-up to Patrice Beaumelle's Elephants side alongside team-mate Eric Bailly.
Both Red Devils are part of the 30-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Joe Brophy
BUNCH OF TWITS
David McGoldrick has revealed the Sheffield United players found out about Chris Wilder’s sacking on twitter.
The striker told talkSPORT: “The weird thing about it was that it came out of the blue from nowhere.
“We got into training as normal, got into the treatment room and someone said, ‘Look at this on Twitter! Someone’s posted something saying the gaffer’s going to be sacked’.
“Usually, you hear certain things.
"We heard there was talk a few months ago. We had found some form.
“There was no confirmation for 48 hours, the boys didn’t properly meet Hecky [Heckingbottom].”
- Joe Brophy
BLUE RAGE
John Obi Mikel has revealed the 'chaos' which ensued after Chelsea's controversial Champions League semi-final exit to Barcelona in 2009.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said: "It was chaos in the tunnel and the dressing room afterwards.
"Bottles, things flying everywhere. Tables were being smashed. Everyone was shouting and screaming.
"Mind you, one could say that was normal after that Chelsea team lost games!
"I don't know about now but losing back then was definitely not acceptable at all…but that was a really crazy night.
"Drogba lost it on the pitch and then it just carried on from there."
- Joe Brophy
LOCK OUT
Wales have suffered a double injury blow on the eve of their 2022 World Cup qualifier with Belgium after Ben Davies and Tom Lockyer pulled out through injury.
The Dragons travel to Leuven for the opening Group E clash on Wednesday night.
But caretaker boss Robert Page will be without experienced Tottenham defender Davies and Lockyer of Luton.
The official Wales Twitter account tweeted: “Ben Davies and Tom Lockyer have both withdrawn from the squad due to injury.”
The nature of the injuries have not been revealed as yet.
- Joe Brophy
AL OVER
Chelsea are reportedly out of the running to sign Bayern Munich ace David Alaba with the defender keen to join either Real Madrid or Barcelona.
The 28-year-old will be departing the Allianz Arena in the summer when his contract expires having refused to agree a new deal in Bavaria.
But according to Sky in Germany, Alaba has rejected the chance to join the Blues.
He is also said to have turned down an approach from Paris Saint-Germain, where the Ligue 1 giants were willing to meet his demands.
It has been stated that Alaba – who can play as a centre-back, left-back or in midfield – has his heart set on a move to Spain.
- Joe Brophy
GUNNER MAKE IT
Arsenal have been given a boost in their hunt for a European place for next season – after it was revealed they have the EASIEST run-in.
- Joe Brophy
EUROPA PROBE
Police have launched an investigation into allegations Rangers star Glen Kamara was racially abused during a Europa League tie.
Kamara alleged Czech defender Ondrej Kudela subjected him to the abuse during his side's tie with Slavia Prague last week.
Uefa have since launched an investigation over alleged incidents both during and after the heated game at Ibrox.
And Kamara has since called on European football chiefs to take a zero-tolerance approach to racism.
Police Scotland have now begun their own investigation into the allegations against Kudela.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are investigating incidents of alleged racial abuse and a reported assault following the match between Rangers and Slavia Prague at Ibrox on Thursday, 18 March, 2021.
"Officers are liaising with both clubs and enquiries are continuing."
- Joe Brophy
GAARD OF HONOUR
Martin Odegaard's Norwegian team-mate Joshua King revealed how he convinced his compatriot to sign for Arsenal.
He told NRK: "When I saw the rumour about Arsenal, I sent him a message and said: 'You have to go to Arsenal'"
"He replied, 'Are you sure? Are you sure?' – I was so sure.
"Arsenal’s style of play and Martin… I have friends who have played for Arsenal, and I know a little about the club.
"In my head, I think it suited him well."
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