Ronaldo linked with shock move, Chelsea target new goalkeeper, Buffon’s next club revealed

07/03/2018

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Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Tuesday’s newspapers and online…

Italian champions Juventus have reportedly opened talks with Real Madrid over a stunning deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. (Marca)

Meanwhile, it is claimed Juve could re-sign Alvaro Morata, with Chelsea ready to open talks over a possible swap deal in exchange for Gonzalo Higuain. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Chelsea will demand €80m (£70.8m) for Brazil forward Willian this summer, with Barcelona and Manchester United linked with an interest – FULL STORY

The Blues will look to sign Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel from Leicester City if they sell Thibaut Courtois and miss out on No.1 target, Roma’s Brazilian glovesman Alisson. (Sky Sports)

Kasper Schmeichel starred for Denmark at the World Cup this summer

New Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers are going head-to-head to sign Wales winger Harry Wilson, 21, from their former club Liverpool. (The Sun)

Manchester City’s move for Napoli midfielder Jorginho may have edged closer, after the 26-year-old was left off the Serie A club’s list for a pre-season training camp – FULL STORY

Gianluigi Buffon is expected to sign a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain this weekend, after the 40-year-old Italy legend’s Juventus departure. (L’Equipe)

Former Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has emerged as a leading contender for the Spain job after Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup for joining Real Madrid. (AS)

Daley Blind has been told he will have to take a pay cut if he leaves Manchester United to rejoin Ajax – FULL STORY

Premier League duo Huddersfield and Wolves are both interested in Middlesbrough’s Spanish winger Adama Traore, 22, who has an £18m release clause. (The Sun)

Wales international Harry Wilson is wanted by Rangers and Celtic

Huddersfield are also are targeting Leicester’s Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa. and Hertha Berlin and Germany left-back Marvin Plattenhardt. (Daily Mirror)

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster is on the verge of a £2.5m move to Watford – FULL STORY

RB Leipzig are hoping to beat Manchester United to the signing of Nottingham Forest’s 16-year-old English left-back Matthew Bondswell. (Daily Mail)