Global stocks sank Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with talks that are aimed at averting a trade war with China. Equities were also dented by poor eurozone economic data, and as Trump cast doubt on a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Trump (is) continuing to drive uncertainty over global trade,” said analyst Joshua Mahony at trading firm IG. “European markets are following their Asian counterparts lower, as a pessimistic tone from Trump is compounded by downbeat economic data,” he added. Markets had surged Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said they had agreed to pull back from imposing threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, and continue talks on a variety of trade issues. However, Trump has declared that he was “not satisfied” with the status of the talks, fuelling worries that the world’s top two economies could still slug out an economically pain
Man Utd make Ronaldo offer
Manchester United have made an offer to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Diario Gol.
The report states Ronaldo is frustrated with Real president Florentino Perez, who has refused to sanction a new contract for the 33-year-old.
And the Red Devils are hoping to take advantage by offering their former player a staggering €30 million per year to return to Old Trafford.
Madrid enter Umtiti saga
Real Madrid have joined Manchester United in the pursuit of Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, Diario Gol reports.
The article claims that until recently Umtiti was angling for a reasonable wage increase at Camp Nou, but an offer of €9 million per season from Man Utd had caused him to ask for the same from Barca.
Barca's purse strings are tight for now, however, having spent big on Coutinho, and Madrid president Florentino Perez is seemingly willing and ready to capitalise on Umtiti's precarious situation with Real's Clasico rivals.
The France centre-back has a release clause of €60m.
Mourinho set for make-up talks with players
Jose Mourinho is expected to have clear-the-air talks with Manchester United players this week after having publicly called out a number of players for lacklustre performance, The Sun claims.
Mourinho's criticisms of Luke Shaw are well documented and the Red Devils boss is reportedly barely on speaking terms with Paul Pogba, but is it said that the Portuguese plans to sit down at the club's Carrington training ground to clarify his comments and ensure a strong run in for the Old Trafford side.
Dembele offered Arsenal exit route
The potential arrival of Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona could see Ousmane Dembele's future at the club brought into doubt - and Arsenal are waiting to pounce, according to Don Balon.
The 20-year-old is still finding his feet in La Liga and the arrival of Griezmann would surely see Dembele dropped to the bench in favour of his more experienced countryman, while Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez would likely to retain their places in the starting XI.
The report claims Arsenal are offering the young forward a way out of Camp Nou but would only offer €60 million, a meagre sum that could, after variables, amount to a mere half of what Barca paid Dortmund in 2017.
Liverpool & Roma to battle for Ceballos
Despite the player's recent assertion that he will continue to fight for a place in Real Madrid's starting line-up, Dani Ceballos is a summer transfer target for both Liverpool and Roma, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Spanish publication claims Jurgen Klopp sees the 21-year-old as a suitable replacement for Coutinho, while the Anfield side may also have to brace themselves for another exit should Emre Can leave for Juventus.
Roma, meanwhile, are long-term admirers of the former Betis player, with sporting director Monchi seemingly willing to push Liverpool to the wire in order to land his preferred target.
Arsenal interested in Leverkusen's Leno
Arsenal are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno, according to Kicker.
The German publication states that the 26-year-old feels ready for the next step in his career and would have to leave his current club in order to win trophies.
It is said that Napoli have a strong interest in the German and Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on him as a replacement for Jan Oblak, while the Gunners would represent a move to the most well known of the interested parties.
Arsenal and Liverpool after Demirbay
Arsenal and Liverpool both hope to land Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay this summer, according to the Evening Standard.
The 24-year-old made his debut for Germany last summer, and could be available for a bargain price of £20 million.
City to open contract talks with Sterling
Manchester City will begin talks with Raheem Sterling over a new contract before the end of the season, according to ESPN FC.
The midfielder has enjoyed a career season in 2017-18, notching 20 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
And with just more than two years remaining on his current deal, City will move to tie down the 23-year-old for the long term.
Arsenal considering move for Soyuncu
Arsenal are weighing up a summer move for Freiburg centre-back Caglar Soyuncu, claims the Daily Mail.
The Turkey international has emerged as one of the top defenders in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons, and his club value him at £30 million.
With several of Europe's top clubs snooping around, the Gunners could attempt to secure the 21-year-old's services following the season.
Milinkovic-Savic worth over €90m
Lazio director Igli Tare did not want to put a price on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, but he did say the in-demand midfielder is worth more than €90million.
Milinkovic-Savic has been linked with Premier League giants Manchester United and European champions Real Madrid, while Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old.
Tare told Sportitalia: "I don't know how much he could be worth and I don't even want to think about it.
"It's certainly a figure well over €80-90m, in any case. Sergej is very important to us and has not yet reached his peak. There are always more players who can be found and developed.
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