Football: Movers and shakers of the transfer market
Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way out of Real Madrid and could be heading to Italy. While Manchester United's Eric Bailly wants an assurance from Jose Mourinho. Chelsea are all set to sack Antonio Conte and Belgium manager Roberto Martinez could get a coveted job. Here are the top transfer rumors from today's European papers.
Ronaldo certain to leave Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to leave Real Madrid as the Portuguese ace does not feel loved any more at the Spanish capital. Real have put a €100 million price tag on their superstar and Juventus are more than willing to meet it. Reports were also doing the rounds that Ronaldo shirts are already being printed in Turin.
Martinez set for Spain job
Spain are reportedly keen on hiring Belgium manager Roberto Martinez as the new head coach of their team. The former Everton boss is set to be interviewed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. This comes after Spain's poor campaign at the 2018 World Cup. Luis Enrique, Michel and Quique Sanchez Flores are the other managers in contention for this job.
Bailly wants assurance about his future
Manchester United center-back Eric Bailly wants to discuss his future at the club before the new season begins, as per reports in the Sun. The defender is keen on staying at Old Trafford but only if he is assured game time by manager Jose Mourinho. Bailly started only 15 games last season. Notably, he has 2 years left on his contract.
Cheslea are finally set to sack Conte
Chelsea will sack Conte in the coming days and replace him with former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri, according to reports in England. Conte's sacking has been speculated for months now. But Chelsea are now ready to pull the trigger and fire the manager, who won them an FA Cup and a Premier League title during his 2-year reign.