Napoli interested in signing Ronaldo
According to Tuttomercato, a tier-three Italian source, Napoli are considering a transfer for Cristiano Ronaldo to boost their forward line this summer.
Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has a good relationship with Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis. The duo is believed to have spoken over the phone about a possible deal as well.
Watford in for permanent Laird deal
Watford are eager on signing a home-grown right wing-back and Ethan Laird is one of the names on their list of targets, reports The Athletic.
The Man United youngster, 20, has appeared twice for the first-team so far and wants to play regularly from now.
United apppoint Benny McCarthy as first-team coach
Former striker Benni McCarthy will join Erik ten Hag's staff as first-team coach, it has been confirmed.
The South African is a United fan. He played for Ajax, Blackburn and Porto, among others. He was also named 2020-21 South African Premier League Coach of the Year for his work as manager of AmaZulu.
Pellistri shares injury update
Facundo Pellistri was brought on in the 76th minute of the Atletico game but had to be taken off in the first minute of added time.
"I'm fine! I twisted my ankle, a real pity I couldn’t finish the match! Come on Man United," he tweeted.
Barca president makes De Jong transfer claim
"What happens if Frenkie de Jong doesn't take a pay cut and just stays at Barca? Then he will continue, he's under contract. We will respect that decision. We count on him," Barcelona president Joan Laporta has told CBS, per Fabrizio Romano.
"There is no extortion being used on De Jong or anyone else," he added.
