Sport Arena With Dotun: Thursday 30/07/2015 Football Transfer Updates

 

Manchester United have abandoned plans to re-sign 30-year-old forward Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. United had hoped an offer of £60m would be acceptable, but Real value the Portugal international at £85m. (Sun – subscription required) 

 

Manchester City are ready to join the chase for 21-year-old John Stones, with Chelsea preparing a third bid for the Everton defender. (Daily Mirror) 

 

Everton rejected a second Chelsea bid of £26m for England international Stones on Tuesday. (ESPN FC) 

 

The Toffees have been angered by comments made by Chelsea defender Gary Cahill. The 27-year-old centre-back said Stones should "grab with both hands" the chance to sign for the Blues. (Times)

 

Defender Sergio Ramos, 29, has agreed to sign a new five-year contract with Real Madrid, news which will be officially announced before the new La Liga season gets under way on 23 August. (Marca) 

 

With Manchester United's hopes of signing Sergio Ramos appearing to be dead in the water, Real Madrid have turned their attentions back to the pursuit of United goalkeeper David De Gea, 24. (Independent) 

 

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, is a target for newly promoted Serie A side Bologna after the club confirmed they are mulling over a permanent transfer for the striker. (London Evening Standard) 

 

Ashley Young is close to signing a new deal at Manchester United, dashing Tottenham's hopes of signing the 30-year-old, who has one year left on his contract. (Talksport) 

 

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is planning to make a move for Barcelona's 27-year-old midfielder Sergio Busquets. (Daily Express) 

 

Mathieu Flamini has suggested Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho acted out of character this summer by accepting the "good favour" that owner Roman Abramovich did Arsenal over the sale of Petr Cech. (Daily Telegraph) 

 

Chelsea's 23-year-old winger Mohamed Salah is set to join Roma on a season-long loan, although fellow Italian club Fiorentina believe the Egyptian has reneged on an agreement to join them. (Daily Star) 

 

Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert could be set for a reunion with former Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur. West Brom are also interested in signing the 33-year-old. (Times)

 

Arsenal have turned down Palermo's opening £3.5m bid for out-of-favour striker Joel Campbell. Arsenal are holding out for at least £7m for the Costa Rica international, who is also attracting interest from Spain.(Daily Express)

 

Chelsea will return with a fresh bid for John Stones after Everton rejected their second offer of £26m – but Manchester City are ready to join the chase to land the England defender.(Daily Mirror)

 

Former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby – who has joined Marseille – rejected the opportunity to join Liverpool who made a formal approach to sign the injury-prone enforcer on a pay-as-you-play style deal.(Daily Star)

 

Arsenal have completed the signing of gifted 16-year-old Ajax frontman Donyell Malen.(Daily Mail)

 

Barcelona have made Alberto Moreno, of Liverpool, and Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen as possible transfer targets.(The Times)

 

Mario Balotelli is set to end his nightmare at Liverpool and join Serie A side Bologna. The Reds are asking for £7 million and have interest from Sampdoria too.(Daily Mail)

 

Real Madrid are back in for David de Gea after convincing Sergio Ramos to sign a new deal with the club. The Blancos feel they can tempt the Manchester United No.1 to Spain now.(The Independent)

 

Manchester City have joined Chelsea in the race to sign Everton star John Stones. The Toffees have rejected two bids from the champions for the centre-back and are said to want £30 million. The Blues are preparing a third bid.(Daily Mirror)

 

Arsenal have won the race for French starlet Ismael Bennacer. The Arles-Avignon midfielder looked set to sign for Manchester City earlier this summer but has been persuaded to join the Gunners on a five-year deal.(Daily Express)