The latest gossip in Paper Talk

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Declan Rice, Frenkie de Jong, Richarlison


Sunday's transfer gossip and rumours in the world of football, including the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo.


Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he is not for sale after Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly spoke with the Manchester United forward's agent Jorge Mendes, talks which have left Old Trafford senior management furious (Sunday Mirror).

It's also bad news for Chelsea with Declan Rice, as the Blues have been told unequivocally that the England midfielder will not be leaving West Ham this summer (Sunday Mirror).

Chelsea have been linked with Raphinha, but Arsenal will make a new offer for the Leeds forward after their initial £30m proposal was rejected, but they are unlikely to go as high as the Elland Road side's £65m valuation (Mail on Sunday).

Arsenal have also been told Lisandro Martinez will cost them £42m after meeting with representatives of the Ajax defender in London, while Manchester United have also been linked (Sunday Mirror).

One potential incoming for Manchester United, who are "very close" to securing a deal for long-term target Frenkie de Jong according to reports in Spain, with the Barcelona midfielder set to cost them around £68m (Sunday Express).

Middlesbrough are refusing to lower their asking price of £15m plus add-ons for Djed Spence and expect the Tottenham target to return for pre-season training in a fortnight (Sun on Sunday).

Tottenham have stepped up their efforts to sign Everton striker Richarlison but the Goodison Park club reportedly want much more than the £50m previously suggested (Mail on Sunday).

Barcelona are considering withdrawing their contract offer to Ousmane Dembele, leaving the way clear for Chelsea to sign the high-profile free agent (Sunday Express).

The latest updates in our transfer blog

Declan Gallagher's move from Aberdeen to St Mirren appears to be back on after seeming to be dead in the water earlier on Saturday (Sunday Mail).

Rangers could have a better chance of signing PAOK Salonika striker Antonio Colak after the Greek side identified Senegal's Keita Balde Diao as a replacement (Sunday Mail).

Tom Rogic could head back home to Australia to continue his playing career after turning down the chance to sign for ambitious Indonesian side Persija Jakarta (Scottish Sun).

New Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is hoping to sign former Celtic defender Jack Hendry, who has fallen out of favour at Club Brugge (Sunday Mail).

Track every Premier League club's completed transfers
Track every Premier League club's completed transfers

More from Sporting Life

Like what you've read?

MOST READ FOOTBALL

Sporting Life
Join for free!
Access to exclusive features all for FREE - No monthly subscription fee
Race Replays
My stable horse tracker
giftOffers and prize draws
newsExclusive content

FOOTBALL TIPS