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The Varane replacement
Two players are of particular interest at the Bernabéu. Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly is Zinedine Zidane’s preferred option: the Senegal international has long been on the Madrid head coach’s radar, with the Frenchman also urging the club to sign him during his first spell as Bernabéu boss. Meanwhile, club president Florentino Pérez is understood to favour a move for Atlético Madrid’s José María Giménez.
-source: Diario AS
The great Real Madrid rebuild is taking shape
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MARCA: Despite Pogba's lofty price tag, Zidane has transmitted to the club that he’s a player who can provide muscle, directness & quality, things that have been missing this season. Raiola is scheduled to travel to Manchester shortly to discuss the position of the English club.
Arsenal’s DoF search takes them across the channel
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Marseille Sporting Director Andoni Zubizarreta has told people inside the club that he is tempted to leave - the Spaniard has been approached by Arsenal - full story http://bit.ly/ZubiAFC
Another name on the Jordi Alba backup shortlist
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[MD] | The left-back Bradaric, also on Barça’s list He plays for Hajduk Split but Barça, who has followed him several times, does not place him in their first options.
NLD for Michael Keane
Arsenal and Tottenham could be set for a summer battle over Michael Keane. The north London rivals both had representatives watching the England centre back during Everton’s 2-0 win at West Ham.
-source: Daily Mail
Tottenham looking to jettison Aurier
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Tottenham intend to get rid of Serge Aurier this summer, according to France Football.