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TOP STORY: Tottenham continue Rodon pursuit
Tottenham Hotspur are confident that they can complete the signing of Swansea centre-back Joe Rodon before the Oct. 16 domestic deadline, the Evening Standard reports.
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Milan Skriniar looked set to be that man but it wasn't meant to be, and now, talks are ongoing between Tottenham and Swansea over a deal for Rodon. For the time being the two clubs are some distance apart and nothing is imminent but with over a week left to go, Spurs are feeling optimistic.
Wales international Rodon played the first half of his team's 3-0 friendly loss to England on Thursday.
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08.00 BST: Manchester United's Paul Pogba says still dreams of playing for Real Madrid one day, with the midfielder adding that he has yet to have a discussion with United chairman Ed Woodward about a potential new deal with Old Trafford.
The 27-year-old opened up on his club future on Thursday during a news conference while on international duty with France. Asked about his current deal at United, which expires in June 2021 but includes a team option for an additional season, he said that he has not been contacted by Woodward.
"A lot was said but not by me. I prefer to focus on my football and my return. No one told me anything," Pogba said. "I haven't spoken with Ed Woodward about an extension or anything. So for now, I am in Manchester and I am thinking about coming back at my best level.
"Then, I think there will be a time where the club will come to me to offer me something or not. For now, nothing has happened. I am just thinking about coming back strongly physically and mentally and put on great performances for my club."
But he didn't hide his desire to still one day play for Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane.
"Zidane? We all heard, some things have been said. What do you want me to say? Yes, all the players would like to play for Real Madrid one day. It could be a dream. It is a dream for me. Why not? One day.
"Like I have said. I am at Manchester United and I love my club. I am performing at United, I am enjoying it and I want to do everything I can to bring this club back where it belongs. I will give my best like all my teammates."
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PAPER TALK (by Harry Kettle): AC Milan push to keep Calhanoglu and Donnarumma
AC Milan have begun negotiations with Hakan Calhanoglu and Gianluigi Donnarumma over new contracts with the club, Calciomercato reports.
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The future of Milan may not depend on these two players alone, but there is a belief that both are key to the club's continued development as an waking giant in Italian football.
Donnarumma wants to remain at the San Siro with Milan being confident in their ability to make that happen, says the report, whereas with Calhanoglu, talks have begun with his contract being set to expire in 2021.
Did Willian Jose turn down Tottenham?
Mundo Deportivo is reporting that Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose turned down the chance to join Tottenham before the transfer window shut.
The 28-year-old seemed to be on the verge of departing the Spanish club with Spurs, West Brom, Sevilla and Marseille all putting in offers, but because he wanted to leave on a permanent deal, he said no to all four.
Fellow Brazilian Carlos Vinicius wound up being the man Mourinho turned to for help -- securing a loan deal for the Benfica players -- but with Jose still being open to leaving Sociedad, Spurs could come back in for him next summer if things go south with their current options.
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- Veteran goalkeeper Sergio Romero, who is out of favour at Manchester United and looking for club after an expected transfer to Everton fell through, is reportedly seeking a fresh start -- with Major League Soccer as one of the possibilities.
The Daily Mail reports that the 33-year-old Argentinian was destined for Everton until a last-minute demand by Manchester United prompted Everton to move in a different direction. Instead, the Toffees acquired Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen as backup to Jordan Pickford with a deadline day deal.
- Calciomercato is reporting that Inter Milan could once again go after Parma forward Gervinho during the January transfer window. The veteran was considered as a last-minute target by Antonio Conte but the move didn't quite come to fruition, leaving Inter to look elsewhere. The readjusted plan now seems to be for the club to make Gervinho the focus of their attention in the winter window.
- West Ham United have opened talks with Bournemouth over a deal to sign Josh King, The Telegraph reports. The forward has been tipped with a move back to the Premier League after the Cherries' relegation and while West Bromwich Albion were believed to be leading the line. However, David Moyes has snuck to the front of the queue with a reported £12 million offer.
Source: espn.co.uk