Willian- I turned down Barcelona.
Chelsea star Willian has revealed that Barcelona made a move for him this summer – but there was no bid from Manchester United.
“The only club I knew that really made an official offer for me was Barcelona,” he told ESPN.
The Brazilian is expected to stay at Chelsea, having seemed destined to move earlier this summer.
France midfielder on his way to Barca?
With Barcelona and Juventus both interested in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, agent Mino Raiola is trying to ensure a deal is swiftly completed.
As such, Mundo Deportivo reports that he is in England trying to thrash out an agreement over the France international midfielder.
The clock is ticking, though. The Premier League transfer window closes on August 9 and United will not sell without having a replacement lined up.
Courtois tells Chelsea he wants Real Madrid move
Blues ace demands Bernabeu deal
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has told new manager Maurizio Sarri that he wants to be allowed to leave the club, ESPN reports.
His agent has previously urged the Blues to do business with Real Madrid, who reportedly want him to become their new No.1.
The Belgium international, meanwhile, has recently spoken out on the deal
Everton agree €32m Mina deal.
Everton have finally reached an agreement with Barcelona over the signing of defender Yerry Mina, Goal understands.
They will pay the Catalans €32m (£29m/$37m) for the Colombia World Cup star, with the Catalans having dropped their price from €35m.
Inter to tempt Modric with China promise.
Inter are hoping to lure Luka Modric to the club from Real Madrid by including a clause in his contract that will allow him a subsequent move to Jiangsu Suning, AS reports.
The Nerazzurri’s owners will give the 32-year-old a four-year deal but in it will be the opportunity to finish his career in the lucrative Chinese Super League.
While Inter are ready to sign the player on loan then make the deal permanent next summer for €25 million (£22.3m/$29m), Real Madrid are said to be holding out for the Croatia playmaker’s €750m (£669m/€867m) release clause.
Bailey confirms Liverpool & Chelsea interest.
Bayer Leverkusen attacker Leon Bailey has confirmed that there is “concrete” interest in him from Liverpool and Chelsea.
The Jamaica-born forward had been linked with clubs such as Bayern Munich and Manchester City previously this summer.
The Blues have been linked with a £40 million ($52m) move for the winger.
Source – Goal.com
