Milan to Higuain: 'Make up your mind or leave'

AC Milan have told misfiring striker Gonzalo Higuain to make up his mind whether he wants to remain at the San Siro or go elsewhere. 

The 31 year old has stuggled for form since he joined Milan on loan from Juventus in the summer. He has not scored in the league since October, and has been a shadow of the player that was adored at Napoli, before his constroversial move to Turin.

Speaking in Milan, Sporting director, Leonardo said of a player who has been linked to Chelsea in a possible sawp deal for Alvaro Morata, to decide his future instead of following gossips.

"He has to make a decision and take on his share of the responsibility," 

"Not this continual yes, no, I'm not sure. He had a tough moment, he has to put it behind him and get to work.

"There's no point following rumours and gossip. He is here right now. Seeing as he is here, he needs to knuckle down and actually do something for this team.

"A goal can change things, but if he is to continue here, he needs to take on responsibility."

Chelsea sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho

Chelsea have signed Brazilian born Italian international midfielder Jorginho from Napoli for a fee of around £57m.

The 26 year old becomes Chelsea's first signing of the summer, and he joins ex Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri in swapping Naples for London.

Deployed as a deep lying midfielder at Napoli by Chelsea's new manager, he was odds on to join Manchester City as a replacement for the departed Yaya Toure, but following Manchester City's decision to pull out of the deal and the player's decision to move to London rather than Manchester, Chelsea eventually edged it.

Speaking of his move to Stamford Bridge, he said;

"I am absolutely ecstatic to be here at Chelsea,"

"It is not easy to become part of such a big team so I am very, very happy. I am excited to play in such an intense league for a team that gives everything to play and win."

He joined Napoli in January 2014 for a fee of £9m, and won the Italian Cup and Super Cup during four and half year stay in Seria A.

The 5ft 11in midfielder has eight caps for the Italian national team.

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Arsenal complete signing of midfielder Matteo Guendouzi

Arsenal have announced the signing of France u-20 midfielder Matteo Guendouzi from Lorient for an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region of £7m.

The former PSG youth product becomes Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer transfer window after Uruguayan international Lucas Torreira's signing was confirmed on Tuesday.

Speaking of his move to the North London club, the 19 year old told the club's website thus;

"I want to become part of the club's history and to achieve great things here,"

"Arsenal have always been the team closest to my heart and a side I've wanted to join since I was a child."

The club's manager welcomed to the club with these words:

"[Guendouzi] has big potential and gained good first team experience last season with Lorient,"

"He wants to learn and improve and will be an important part of our first-team squad."

Standing at over 6ft 2in, he made a total of 30 appearances for the Lorient first team.

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Algeria's Riyad Mahrez joins Man City for £60m

Man City have signed Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez for a club record £60m on a five year deal.

The departure of the 26 year old from the King Power Stadium to the Etihad Stadium marks the end of a transfer saga that dates back to the January transfer window, after a bid of £50m was rejected by Leicester City. It prompted the Algeria international to hand in a transfer request.

He leaves the 2016 Premier league champions after a stellar four and a half years, where he scored 48 goals in 179 appearances.

Speaking of his move he said;“I am so pleased to have joined City, a side playing great football under Pep Guardiola."

"Watching them from afar has been a pleasure,"

"Pep Guardiola is committed to playing attacking football, and City's performances last season were outstanding.

"I think we can be successful over the coming years and I believe my own game can develop under Pep's management."

He becomes Man City's first signing of the transfer window after they strolled to the Premier league title last season. They also broke their transfer record just six months after they paid £53m for French defender A. Laporte.

Arsenal seal deal for defensive midfielder Lucas Torreira

Arsenal have completed the deal for Uruguayan international midfielder Lucas Torreira. The 22 year old arrives on a fee of £26m on a five year deal.

He featured at this summer's World Cup in Russia for Uruguay. With three starts and two substitute appearances.

Speaking of his latest signing, Arsenal manager, Unai Emery said "In Lucas Torreira we have signed a young player who is a very bright talent in the game. A midfielder with great quality."

Standing at just 5ft 5in, he spent four years in Italy, two of which where with Sampdoria, where he made a total of 71 appearances.

He becomes Arsenal's fourth signing of the transfer window.

The club is expected to take that number to five when they confirm the capture of 19 year old France under-20 international Matteo Guendouzi who is expected to join from French side, Lorient. He reportedly underwent a medical at the club on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid to Juventus for £99m

Portugal international, Cristano Ronaldo has joined Juventus for a fee of £99.2m. The 33 year old would now play his football in the Italian Seria A after nine years with European champions Real Madrid. He is reported to have signed a four year contract worth around £500,000 a week.

He leaves behind a wave of record, which includes his goal count of 451 goals in 438 games for the club. A goal haul that fetched 16 - major trophies with the club, including two La Ligas, four Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups and three European Super Cups.

Speaking of his move to Italy in an open letter to the fans, he emphasised that the time was right for him to seek a new challenge. "The time has come to open a new stage in my life, that's why I asked the club to accept transferring me," He said.

The transfer fee is a record for a 33 year old. And it marks a shift for both clubs as they pursue new chapters.
For Real Madrid, the post Cristiano Ronaldo era would be closely watched as he has been the undisputed star that has rescued them from difficult situations during his time there.

Following the unexpected resignation of Zinedine Zidane as manager and the appointment of Julen Lopetegui , the club is seeking a new direction after the poor defence of their domestic title last season.

For Juventus, the aim is to win the Champions League after it's total dominance of the Seria A in the last seven years, the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo is to them a means to achieve that.

Arsenal agree £26m deal for midfielder Lucas Torreira

Accoding to report, Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira. The 22 year old, who is in the Uruguayan squad at the World Cup is reportedly available for a fee of £26.4m.

The 5ft 5in defensive midfielder has built a reputation has a hard working and a technical midfielder that is good with both feet.

He would become Unai Emery's second signing when the deal goes through. After the initial arrival of Swiss international captain Lichtsteiner on a free transfer from Juventus.

Arsenal are also set to confirm the signing of Greek defender Sokratis in July after they agreed a fee of £16m with Borussia Dortmund in May.

The club is reported to be interested in Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernard Leno according to a section of the German media.