REAL MADRID RESPONDS TO RONALDO'S DESIRE TO RETURN - CHELSEA AHEAD OF BARCELONA IN BATTLE FOR KOUNDE

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REAL MADRID RESPONDS TO RONALDO'S DESIRE TO RETURN - CHELSEA AHEAD OF BARCELONA IN BATTLE FOR KOUNDE Ronaldo trying his best to escape Man Utd CBS Sports Reliability: 3.5 Journalist Ben Jacobs reports interesting details regarding the situation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. He notes that the Portuguese' agent, Jorge Mendes, has made it clear to all clubs that his client is open to cut wages by up to 30% in order for one or another team to sign him. Ronaldo hopes not only to perform in the Champions League, but also to end up in a team where he will feel himself an important player, meaning that his next club must be ready to build the team's game philosophy around CR7. CR7 not needed by big clubs Daily Mirror Reliability: 3 However, Cristiano faces difficulties in terms of finding a proper top club, as they simply don't need Ron, especially with his requirements. Therefore, signing a performer of his caliber for rotation seems like an irrational decision. The source reports that both Madrid giants - Atlético and Real - have given up on the idea of ??inviting Ronaldo to their rosters. Kounde considers Barcelona Gerard Romero Reliability: 4 Believe it or not, but Jules Kounde soap opera is reaching the finishing line. Here's what is known at this moment: the footballer himself sees himself at Barcelona, ??though the Blaugrana are not willing to pay as much as Chelsea offers for his services. Sevilla are starting to put pressure on Jules and the Frenchman is ready to think of moving to the Pensioners instead. It is reported that if everything was in the hands of Sevilla, then Kounde would already be Chelsea's asset. There is some pessimism going around in Barcelona, regarding the situation with the Frenchman. Moreover, Kounde may not travel with Sevilla to the pre-season tour in Portugal, which would almost one hundred percent mean his departure to Chelsea. However, he still joined his team-mates on a tour. According to Gerard Moreno, the Catalans were behind the reason why Kounde did this and such a gesture was seen as very positive for the Sevillistas. Later on, Marcelo Bechler wrote that Kounde had made a decision by his own initiative, not on the initiative of Barca. Chelsea take specific turns for Kounde Fabrizio Romano Reliability: 5 And here is an update on the transfer of Kounde from reliable Fabrizio Romano. Barcelona and Chelsea are in contact with Kounde's agent and the third parties of the deal. Chelsea continue to negotiate with Sevilla about payment terms and the structure of the agreement. The Blues still haven't received the green light from Rojiblancos. Chelsea are waiting, but they feel they have done everything possible to sign the centre-back, offering the footballer a very lucrative and long-term 5 year contract. Barcelona, in its turn, go on insisting on a transfer, but there is still no official bid submitted. The next few days will be crucial for the player's fate. Barcelona turn to plan B Fichajes Reliability: 2.5 Barcelona realize that they can lose the competition for Kounde to Chelsea, thus they are looking for alternatives. The Blaugrana will attempt to sign Aymeric Laporte from Man City if they fail. Bits of info dwelling on Laporte's possible departure to Barcelona were already popping up in May. However, the source claimed that the Catalans were not ready to lay out a large sum. #ronaldo #realmadrid #football #barcelona