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The Theatre of Rumours - 18 July

Jul 18, 2016

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New Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed Juan Cuadrado will return to the club following a season-long loan at Italian champions, Juventus. (Reuters)

Cuadrado scored 4 goals in 28 league matches last season, to help Juve to a Serie A and Coppa Italia double. 

The Blues are also preparing a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Diego Lopez, if Asmir Begovic joins Everton. 
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Leicester's Ahmed Musa has admitted that he is suprised by the intensity of pre-season training at the club, following his big money move from CSKA Moscow. (Sportsmole)

Musa told the Daily Express, training sessions were more laid back when he was in Russia 
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Meanwhile, Leicester star Riyad Mahrez is set for a dream move to Barcelona.
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Man United boss, Jose Mourinho has placed Daley Blind, Juan Mata, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Marcos Rojo up for sale. (Sportsmole quoting Daily Record)
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The Red Devils are also considering a move for Liverpool's Joe Allen.
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Also, West Ham are ready to hand young defender, Reece Oxford a new contract, in a bid to tie down the Man United target 
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Bayern Munich are in talks to sell midfielder, Mario Gotze to rival Bundesliga club, Borussia Dortmund.(tribal football)
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And Everton could bid for Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio from Sporting Lisbon, who was named the best goalkeeper at Euro 2016.