Kick Off: Man Utd reject Barca's Pogba swap offer; Courtois absent from Chelsea training

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TOP HEADLINE

Man Utd reject Barcelona's swap offer for Paul Pogba (Sky Sports)

Man Utd refuse to sell Pogba amid Barca & Juve links (Goal)

Manchester United have rejected an offer for Paul Pogba from Barcelona of £45m plus Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes, according to Sky in Italy.

Thibaut Courtois nearing Chelsea exit after going AWOL for training

Thibaut Courtois has gone AWOL five days before Chelsea are due to kick-off their new Premier League season against Huddersfield.

Modric reportedly tells Real he wants to leave (GdS)

Inter target Luka Modric reportedly tells Real Madrid he wants to leave the European champions.

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COURTOIS TRANSFER SAGA & WHO COULD REPLACE HIM

Real Madrid target Courtois tells Sarri he wants to leave (ESPN)

In the wake of remarks by Thibaut Courtois' agent, Maurizio Sarri had said this weekend that he planned to talk to the keeper to clarify his intentions.

Chelsea 'set to pay Oblak's £89m release clause' as they look to replace Courtois (MD)

Chelsea are 'set to pay Jan Oblak's £89million release clause' in order to replace Thibaut Courtois before the start of the season.

Chelsea to make Jack Butland 'top target' if Courtois leaves

Chelsea will reportedly make Stoke and England goalkeeper Jack Butland their top target if Thibaut Courtois leaves to join Real Madrid.

Chelsea look to Kepa as Courtois replacement (MARCA)

With Real Madrid determined to sign Thibaut Courtois before the close of the English transfer window, Chelsea are now looking to Kepa Arrizabalaga to replace the Belgian.

TRANSFER HEADLINES

Inter to offer Modric a move to China to finish his career (CdS)

Corriere dello Sport says Inter Milan are to sweeten the deal offered to Luka Modric by adding in a subsequent transfer to the Chinese Super League.

Nabil Fekir emerges as a late transfer window target for Chelsea (France Football)

Nabil Fekir has emerged as a late transfer window target for Chelsea.

Man Utd agree Alderweireld deal as Spurs eye replacement (GOAL)

The Red Devils had thought their chase for the Belgium international was over but have now reached a compromise with the north London club

Pogba’s agent Raiola in England for talks with Man Utd as Barca eye midfielder

Mino Raiola, the agent of Paul Pogba, has flown to England to hold talks with Manchester United as interest grows in the French midfielder.

Kovacic to quit Real Madrid training until future solved (MARCA)

On Monday, Mateo Kovacic decided to ditch Real Madrid, vowing to not return to training until his future is solved.

Willian confirmed Barcelona made a bid to sign him

Willian says he intends to stay at Chelsea and confirmed Barcelona made a bid to sign him.

Arturo Vidal has signed a three-year contract at Barcelona

Arturo Vidal is now officially a Barcelona player. The Chilean international, who previously played for Bayern Munich, has signed a three-year deal at the Camp Nou.

WHAT THEY SAY

Hope Sarri isn’t like Conte! - Chelsea star Willian blasts former coach

Willian 'would like to work with Mourinho again' but reiterates he is 'happy at Chelsea'

Willian admits ‘I hope Maurizio Sarri isn’t like Antonio Conte’, in a parting shot at the former Chelsea boss.

Which shirt number will Arturo Vidal wear at Barcelona?

Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal is officially a Barcelona player and was presented on Monday morning after passing his medical and signing his contract. At the presentation there was no shirt number on the back of the strip, which begs the question - which number will he be?

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Willian vs Martial: Would Chelsea or Manchester United get better end of £75m swap?

It is no secret that both Willian and Anthony Martial are up for grabs this summer, providing the price and the buying club are right. Chelsea and Manchester United both want around £75million for their men, and neither are keen to sell to a domestic rival.

Mateo Kovacic joins list of players who have refused to train

Whilst there continues to be speculation about Luka Modric leaving Real Madrid, the most pressing situation is that of Mateo Kovacic, who on Monday joined a list of players who have refused to train in order to try and force through a transfer.

Salah, Kane, Aguero... Who will win Golden Boot in new Premier League season?

Alongside the race for the title and a spot in the Champions League, the Premier League's most prolific forwards will have one eye on another prize.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Arturo Vidal touches the ball for the first time as a Barca player

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

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20:30  Club Friendly  Liverpool vs Torino

21:05  International Champions Cup   Chelsea vs Lyon

02:05  International Champions Cup   Real Madrid vs Roma