Wednesdays Football Headlines

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Wednesday's football transfer gossip and back page whispers (July 04 2018)

Man United can still hijack Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus move and Steven N'Zonzi wants England return ...

The Sun

Steven N'Zonzi has told his Sevilla team-mates he wants to leave and return to England, with Arsenal leading the race for his signature.

Stoke City are closing in on a £15m deal for Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie, but Rafa Benitez wants a replacement lined up before he sanctions the move.

Heung-Min Son is likely to miss the start of the season as Tottenham are set to give him permission to play in the Asian Games with South Korea.

Joe Hart has been told to return to Manchester City for pre-season training on Monday with his future still up in the air.

Manchester United can still hijack Cristiano Ronaldo's proposed £88m move to Juventus.

Daily Mail

Sunderland pair Didier Ndong and Papy Djilobodji have failed to report for pre-season training as they seek to push through moves away from the Stadium of Light.

Sergio Ramos has blamed the Spanish FA's decision to sack Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the World Cup for their shock last-16 exit at the hands of Russia.

Diego Maradona has offered to coach Argentina for free, eight years after his previous attempt ended in quarter-final failure at the World Cup.

New Newcastle midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has suggested he may retire from international football following South Korea's World Cup exit.

Daily Mirror

Luke Shaw has returned to Manchester United early to train alone as bids to revive his Old Trafford career.

Peter Crouch 37, says he wants to stay at Stoke City and help them return to the Premier League.

Juventus are increasingly confident of pulling off a stunning swoop for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Daily Telegraph

Chelsea are in talks to sign CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, Juventus defender Daniele Rugani and Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Chelsea are willing to sell Willian to Barcelona to help fund their summer transfer business.

Daily Star

Everton are close to signing Rennes defender Ramy Bensebaini in a deal worth more than £13m.