2 years after selling for £2m, United set to re-sign academy graduate Keane in £25m deal from Burnley in a Pogba like situation

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                                IS IT GONNA BE KLOPP FOR THE KOP?
Jurgen Klopp was pictured in Leverkusen (below, shaking hands with a journalist) as Liverpool closed in on a deal for him to become their new manager.
Liverpool intend to hold a transatlantic board meeting via videophone today as they look to tie up the appointment of Klopp on a 3 year deal. Liverpool owned by John Henry, (pictured right wife Linda Pizzuti) have met Klopp more than once and are aware he has reservations about the way players are recruited by Anfield's transfer committee. Will they give him full control on transfers at Anfield?

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AZPILLICUETA'S COMING TO THE BRIDGE

Marseille full-back  is on the brink of a move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has been desperately seeking a suitable right-back following the departure of Jose Bosingwa in May and it appears he’s found his man.

Azpilicueta was a member of the Spain squad that flopped in the recent Olympic football tournament but that hasn’t deterred Chelsea. Talksport claims that the 22-year-old has all but agreed terms to join the reigning European champions, and they quote him saying: "I know that my transfer may be helpful given the economic situation of Marseille, so it is a good deal for all parties involved."

Read more: http://www.theweek.co.uk/football/48597/arsenal-finally-sign-nuri-sahin-replace-alex-song#ixzz24HY0sUWM

LLORENTE STAYS PUT AT BILBAO

Just 24 hours after his agent claimed he could be on his way to the Premier League, Fernando Llorente has thrown a spanner in the works by claiming his has no intention of leaving Athletic Bilbao. Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City and Juventus have all been tailing the 27-year-old in recent weeks, a pursuit seemingly encouraged by his agent, Carlos Arino Bajo.

Llorente

But in an interview with Italian website Itasportpress.it, the fiery frontman rejected the idea of turning his back on Bilbao. "I don't know anything about the negotiations regarding me," fumed Llorente. "Right now I am just thinking about my team.” Pressed on whether he was satisfied with life in the Spanish league, he replied: "I am happy to play at Athletic Bilbao because I feel an important player and I would like to continue here."

Read more: http://www.theweek.co.uk/football/48597/arsenal-finally-sign-nuri-sahin-replace-alex-song#ixzz24HUokNGr

CHELSEA SET TO LAND WALLACE

There is mounting speculation that European Champions Chelsea are looking to seal a quick deal for the 18-year-old Fluminense right back Wallace  and are still interested in Olympic Marseille’s Cesar Azpilicueta

Wallace

Chelsea are said to be moving for the Fluminense defender in a bid to solve their right back problems according to the Daily Mirror.

The Blues have reportedly fought off interest from Serie A sides Napoli and Juventus to seal the £5 million signing of the 18-year-old.

MANCHESTER UNITED BIDS FOR WITSEL

Portuguese source “O Jogo” has claimed that Manchester United have launched a €30m (£23.5m) bid for Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel. Manchester United are looking to boost his midfield options and have had their midfield target Lucas Moura move to PSG instead.

The 23 year old Belgian only joined Benfica from Standard Liege last season and it would be surprising if they were to sell him this summer.

 Sir Alex Ferguson has brought in Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell early on in the window this summer and is keen to add more bodies to his squad.

Witsel is best remembered for the horror tackle on Marcin Wasilewski back in 2009, for which he received an eight match ban, he has since put that chapter of his career behind him and gone from strength to strength as he helped Benfica to put in a real challenge to FC Porto’s hold on the Portuguese domestic league last term.

Witsel's tackle on Marcin Wasilewski