Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool in battle for defender, Arsenal target gets big price tag, Isco wants Manchester City move?

Transfer news and football gossip: Liverpool in battle for defender, Arsenal target gets big price tag, Isco wants Manchester City move?
Here’s a round up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Friday’s newspapers and online…4Real Madrid midfielder Isco has told his representatives to contact Manchester City over a possible move, as he is ‘enraged’ with Los Blancos boss Santiago Solari. (Calciomercato)Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton have been linked with 25-year-old Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente. (Liverpool Echo)Arsenal have been told they will have to pay at least 43million to land Ivorian winger Nicolas Pepe from Lille in the summer. (RMC Sport)Sevillas 26-year-old midfielder Pablo Sarabia rejected a move to Chelsea in January – FULL STORY4

Isco is frustrated with Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari

Brendan Rodgers has played down reports Celtic’s head of recruitment Lee Congerton will be joining him at Leicester. (Leicester Mercury)Jose Mourinho is only set to return to Real Madrid until the end of the season, according to reports. (Goal.com)The Spanish giants reportedly want Zinedine Zidane back as their next permanent manager, although the Frenchman is also wanted by Juventus. (The Sun)And at Juventus, manager Massimiliano Allegri has said talks over his future have been put on hold until summer. (Daily Mail)4

Liverpool and Everton are set to go head-to-head to sign Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente

Claudio Ranieri is in pole position to take over at Roma after the Italian club sacked manager Eusebio di Francesco. (Sky Sports)Real Madrid president Florentino Perez threatened to sell Spain captain Sergio Ramos after an argument between the pair following the clubs Champions League exit to Ajax. (Marca)

The best of talkSPORTs all-star launch day from new studios:

• Simon Jordan explains why Manchester United are fundamentally unique and City are a Frankenstein club
• Manchester United should wait to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer permanent job, insists Phil Neville
• Olly Murs on talkSPORT: There will be riots if Solskjaer isnt given the Man United job

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England manager Gareth Southgate helped talkSPORT kick off a new era on Thursday

• Gareth Southgate doesnt see any negatives to players going abroad, like Jadon Sancho
• Raheem Sterling should be considered for Player of the Year, England manager tells talkSPORT
• John Motson slams VAR as Virtual Absolute Rubbishafter Man United penalty controversy
• Ally McCoist sings hilarious rendition of hit Olly Murs song Dear Darlin

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ROO-S-A Wayne Rooney: Manchester United legend rolls back the years with DC United man grabbing first MLS hat-trick in Real Salt Lake thrashing
Wayne Rooney: Manchester United legend rolls back the years

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Odsonne Edouard's second-half brace saw Celtic come from behind to clinch a third consecutive domestic treble with a 2-1 Scottish Cup final win over Hearts. Having wrapped up the Scottish

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Chelsea transfer news: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

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How to start a football chant, by a lifelong Liverpool supporter who had The Kop singing to his tune We spoke to staunch Kopite and legendary chant-creator John Mackin to help us unravel the sweet
Where do football chants come from? - Telegraph

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The winger met a clearance by the Citizens with a 30-yard thunderbolt on the volley to move Crystal Palace 2-1 up on the Champions. It helped the Eagles to an eventual 3-2 win.
Newcastle consider re-signing Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace

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Mauricio Pochettino has criticised the use of VAR despite it coming to Tottenham's rescue in Tuesday night's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Chelsea at Wembley. Harry Kane slammed home a penalty after being scythed down by Kepa Arrizabalaga, with the video assistant referee ruling the England striker had stayed onside in the build-up.
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Philippe Coutinho has offered a frank assessment of his miserable recent campaign with Barcelona, as he bids to get form back on track with the Brazil national team and show his true capabilities.
Man Utd vs Barcelona: Champions League boos will - goal.com

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Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has been charged by the Football Association (FA) over a social media post in which he made an alleged Nazi salute.. Wales international Hennessey denied
Crystal Palace keeper cleared by FA of making Nazi salute

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Manchester United transfer news: Ryan Sessegnon emerges as target with Red Devils making enquiry for Fulham starlet by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 18 May Manchester United have contacted Fulham over a possible deal for Ryan Sessegnon, according to reports.
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Who Spurs, Liverpool, Man City and Man United could face in the Champions League quarter-finals. The latest Tottenham news concerns the last eight of the Champions League
When is the Champions League quarter-final draw and who could

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Pele: The strange and bizarre claims made by the three-time World Cup winner, including Neymar and Messi comments He is one of the best footballers of all time but has made some weird statements
outlandish The bizarre claims made by Pele including comments
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outlandish The bizarre claims made by Pele including comments on Messi and Neymar by Pele including comments on Messi and Neymar. World Cup winner criticised
Padres announce 2019 Promotional Schedule; Single-game
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The San Diego Padres announced 2019 promotional and theme game schedule on Thursday.. Single-game tickets are for the 2019 regular season home games are available NOW!. To view the full promotional schedule, click here.
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Manchester United announce drop in quarterly revenue but

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