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According to a recent report from L’Equipe, French club Bordeaux have made an enquiry regarding the possibility of signing Olivier Giroud from Chelsea. The Frenchman has failed to really find any kind of consistency at Stamford Bridge following his move from Arsenal, where he was viewed as one of the most underrated forwards in European football. Giroud played his part in helping France to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup last summer, but since then, he hasn’t been able to re-discover his old form. Giroud’s current deal with Chelsea is set to expire at the end of the current campaign, although Chelsea do have an option to extend it by twelve months.

A return to Ligue 1 for the final few years of his time at the top of his game would certainly be a realistic prospect, and it’…

Gianluigi Donnarumma has moved to allay fears he will engineer a move away from AC Milan in January by insisting he is happy at the club.

The teenage goalkeeper has been jeered by Milan fans since reports emerged claiming his agent Mino Raiola was trying to terminate the four-year contract he signed last July.

Donnarumma is seen as the heir to Italy and Juventus icon Gianluigi Buffon and is believed to have drawn interest from LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The 18-year-old returned from a groin injury that kept him out of the derby victory over Inter in the Coppa Italia in midweek and turned in an impressive display during a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina on Saturday, making a string of excellent saves on his 100th Milan appearance.

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PSV defender Jeffrey Bruma has confirmed he has held talks with Inter to discuss a potential transfer ahead of next season, but is adamant he has yet to make a decision about his future.

The Netherlands international impressed with a string of fine performances in 2015-16 and his displays have not gone unnoticed elsewhere.

The former Chelsea centre-back has been heavily linked with Inter and Wolfsburg in recent weeks and he has already sat down with the Serie A side.

The talks with Inter were about their plans with me and how coach Roberto Mancini feels about me, Bruma told AD.

And I obviously had a few questions as well. You always sound each other out a bit to find out each other s plans.

I would like to ask [Lazio defender] Stefan de Vrij a…

Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel claims to be unaware and unconcerned about reports Neymar made a swift trip to Turin two days out from the Coupe de France final.

According to reports in Italy, Brazil star Neymar ventured out of Paris to attend an event alongside compatriot and Juventus winger Douglas Costa.

The 27-year-old s apparent journey abroad came less than a week after returning from a three-month injury lay-off in last weekend s Ligue 1 victory against Monaco.

His appearance off the bench could pave the way for a start against Rennes at Stade de France on Saturday, with Tuchel dismissing responsibility for Neymar s pre-match movements.

I do not know about it, Tuchel told reporters on Friday.

I m not his father, not the police, n…

Erik Lamela s superb first Premier League goal earned Tottenham a 2-1 win over Burnley in an entertaining encounter at White Hart Lane.

The Argentinian, who arrived for a club-record fee from Roma prior to the 2013-14 campaign, had previously gone 25 league appearances without finding the net for Spurs, but he broke his duck in fine style on Saturday.

Lamela produced a sublime curling finish from 25 yards to net the winner in the 35th minute, after a strike of similar quality from Ashley Barnes had cancelled out Harry Kane s header.

Kane met Nacer Chadli s pinpoint delivery midway through the first half his 14th goal of the season in all competitions and third in as many matches.

Barnes netted the winner in Burnley s 1-0 victory over Southampton last wee…

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

Rodgers led Liverpool to the brink of their first top-flight title in 24 years earlier this month, with the Merseyside outfit eventually finishing second just two points adrift of champions Manchester City.

A season that saw Liverpool amass 84 points and 101 goals from their 38 Premier League games far exceeded expectations, and they will compete in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in five years next season.

Rodgers who took over from Kenny Dalglish in June 2012 has subsequently been rewarded by the club s hierarchy, and the Northern Irishman is thrilled to be staying at Anfield.

I am both humbled and privileged to be offered the chance to extend my stay at this great…

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Desperate to find a Premier League boost on Sunday afternoon, Newcastle will welcome Wolves to St. James Park for what could be another cagey affair.

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Starting with the hosts, while Newcastle might have gained a string of praise before heading into the World Cup s winter break, the Magpies are now seeking what is a much-needed boost. Eventually slumping to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Manchester United in this year s EFL Cup final on February 26th, Eddie Howe s side are now facing an uphill struggle in their bid to claim a famous Champions League spot. Slipping out of the top-four, the former Bournemouth boss has now seen his side lose each of their last three meetings against Premier League opposition by a 2-0 scoreline. Last s…

Luis Suarez is set to move to Inter Miami and reunite with Lionel Messi, according to . The report has claimed that former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid forward Suarez will make the switch to Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in the summer transfer window.

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is joining Inter on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets will also make the move to the MLS club, and so will another of his ex-Camp Nou teammate Suarez.

Suarez is on the books of Gremio at the moment and has a contract with the Brazilian club until 2024. However, Inter have activated his release clause, and the 36-year-old Uruguay international forward is now set to move to Inter. The Nerazzurri are at the foot of the …

Italian champions Juventus are hot on the trail of Sassuolo midfielder Alfred Duncan, .

The Bianconceri are currently , who will soon join the club on permanent basis.

Juventus officials plan to immediately farm out the talented footballer to Sassuolo, while another starlet could be moving in the opposite direction.

Namely, the Bianconeri have been closely monitoring the performances of Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan, and they believe the time is right to try and bring him to Turin.

The 23-year-old had come through the youth ranks at Inter Milan, but only managed three league appearances for the Nerazzurri before he was sold to Sampdoria in the summer of 2014.

Following a successful loan spell at Livorno, Duncan showed a great deal of promise …

CSKA Moscow regained the Premier League title on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Rubin Kazan.

CSKA, who claimed the crown in 2014 but lost out to Zenit St Petersburg last term, got the victory they needed to end the challenge of surprise package FC Rostov.

The capital club went into the final day knowing a win was required and duly delivered Alan Dzagoev s 19th-minute strike proving decisive, although goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was called upon to produce a brilliant double save late on.

Rostov won 2-0 at Terek with goals from Christian Noboa and Aleksandr Yerokhin to end two points behind CSKA but will take consolation from a place in next season s Champions League qualifying rounds.

At the other end of the table, Dynamo Moscow were relegated from the top fl…