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Juan Mata snubs Chinese Super League offer

Juan Mata has snubbed an offer from the Chinese Super League, according to The Daily Mirror.

Manchester United are reportedly set to extend the Spaniard's contract by one year. Mata will earn £165,000-per-week once he signs the extension.

Napoli to rival Chelsea to sign Federico Chiesa

According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli are also admirers of Fiorentina youngster Chiesa and are ready to launch a bid next summer to sign him. They will have to compete with Premier League champions Chelsea for the 19-year-old's youngster.

Chiesa, who was impressive for Fiorentina in the 2016-17 campaign is valued at €40m. Napoli chairman, Aurelio de Laurentiis confirmed the club's interest in the teenager.

Liverpool target Samir Handanovic says he might leave next summer

Liverpool have been given a major transfer boost by long-term transfer target, Samir Handanovic.

The Inter Milan goalkeeper, speaking to Inter Milan's website revealed that he might not end his career at the club. He said,

“I don’t know if I’ll end my career here."

“My only objective is to play until I am 40, then we’ll see what happen in the future. Now is it time for Inter to step up and make this club return where it belongs.

“We’ve made some improvements but the next month will be decisive, Inter have done nothing yet.”

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