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Mohamed Salah got off the mark in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, as Egypt beat DR Congo to book a place in the knockout phase. Egypt sealed their passage to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a straightforward 2-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo, as Mohamed Salah got off the mark in the competition. Although DR Congo had their moments and certainly threatened the tournament hosts, Javier Aguirre's side were well worth the win that sends them through and leaves the Congolese in danger of an early exit.

The former Gunners striker believes Unai Emery needs to prioritise strengthening his defensive unit before the summer transfer window slams shut Arsenal need to bring in two new centre-backs “immediately”, claims former Gunners star Charlie Nicholas. There are already plenty of options for Unai Emery to consider in that area of the field. As things stand, the likes of Laurent Koscielny, Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi are competing for starting berths at Emirates Stadium.

The former Blaugrana boss refused to be drawn into discussions over the players' futures but admits that the quality of two star turns is undeniable Barcelona have been backed in their rumoured pursuit of Neymar and Antoine Griezmann by former boss Pep Guardiola. Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has been tipped to return to Camp Nou ahead of next season , just two years after departing in a world-record deal. Griezmann revealed last month he is keen on a move away from Atletico Madrid , meanwhile, with Barcelona previously close to signing him.

The goalkeeper, 41, could be set for a return to the Serie A side, just a year after leaving for Paris Saint-Germain Gianluigi Buffon's agent said a return to Juventus is "just an idea" for now as he seemingly admitted negotiations are underway to bring the legendary goalkeeper back to Turin. Buffon is a free agent after leaving Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain following one season in the French capital. The 41-year-old swapped Juventus for PSG in 2018-19 but Buffon could be set for a return to the Serie A champions, where he won the Scudetto nine times.

Guardiola keen on Los Blancos man Pep Guardiola wants Real Madrid star Isco as the replacement for David Silva at Manchester City , according to Marca . The veteran Spaniard confirmed that 2019-20 would be his final season with the Citizens, prompting the Premier League champions to mull over future options. Isco has been identified by Guardiola as a prime target, with the former Barcelona manager keen to bring the Los Blancos man to the Etihad Stadium

The Serie A champions are confident that they can lure the Dutch centre-back to Italy despite strong rival interest in the Ajax star Juventus are increasingly confident that they can win the race to sign Matthijs de Ligt and are preparing to bid around €70 million (£63m/$80m) to land the Ajax star. There is huge interest from Europe's top clubs in the centre-back, who captained Ajax to a domestic double as well as playing a key role in their progress to the Champions League semi-final.

Ronaldo, Manchester United and trust Remember back in 2017 when the Manchester Evening News pledged to be different, to eschew clickbait and fake news in favour of real football reporting? How very principled. How very admirable. How very dated. Their pledge included this key paragraph: ‘We know what fans want because we are them ourselves. But we also know that fans want facts – no matter how much we’d all want to believe that Ronaldo is about to sign for our club. That’s what sets us apart from those organisations who just want your click. We want your trust.’ Mediawatch chooses this fine Monday to remember that pledge, after a Sunday on the ‘authentic’ Manchester Evening News which featured this headline: ‘Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest Instagram post got Manchester United fans talking’ It’s a ‘matter of trust’, apparently.

Antoine Griezmann wants to move to Barcelona to realise his dream of playing alongside his hero Lionel Messi, according to the Daily Star. It’s understood Griezmann has already been in touch with Messi to discuss how they will play with each other next season at the Camp Nou. The lure of Messi was so great that Griezmann rejected the advances of Manchester United, who reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to hijack his move from Atletico Madrid.

PSG are ready to let Neymar go this summer, according to L’Equipe PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi said on Sunday that the Ligue 1 champions will no longer tolerate superstar attitudes from the club’s biggest players after a 2018-19 campaign full of controversy. "Players will have to be more responsible than before,” Al-Khelaïfi told  France Football. "They will have to do more and work harder. They are not there for their own amusement. If they do not agree, the doors are open - Ciao! "I do not want star behaviour anymore." 

The manager split opinion during his time in London but will leave Stamford Bridge with a European title for his efforts Maurizio Sarri is expected to be announced as Juventus ' new head coach after Chelsea reached an agreement with the Italian champions over a compensation fee to release the 60-year-old from his duties at Stamford Bridge. Bianconeri official Fabio Paratici has spent the last few days in London speaking with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia – owner Roman Abramovich's right hand and famously shrewd negotiator – concerning a deal for the Europa League -winning manager. Sources familiar with the talks have confirmed that an agreement has now been reached and only the finer details remain.

Eden Hazard has landed in Madrid. The Belgian international landed in the Spanish capital on Thursday morning and has passed his medical exams with success at the  Clínica Sanitas de La Moraleja to the north of the city. Once he has signed his new contract with Real Madrid, which will keep him at the club for the next five years, he will be presented at the Bernabéu at 19:00

The Belgium striker told Mediaset: “It’s good that Conte went to Inter, for me, he is the best coach in the world. “As for my future, I have already made a decision that I still cannot communicate publicly out of respect for Manchester United with whom I have a contract. “I am a big Serie A fan, those close to me know that I have always wanted to play in the English league and in the Italian one, I love Italy. “And then Cristiano Ronaldo arrived, Sarri will go to Juventus, Ancelotti is at Napoli, it will be an exciting Serie A. The club and my agent will talk about it but I have already made my decision.” @Ebira.Sport

The France international full-back joins Luka Jovic and Eden Hazard at the Bernabeu as Madrid's summer shopping spree continues unabated Lyon's Ferland Mendy has become Real Madrid's latest summer signing, joining the Blancos in a deal worth an initial €48 million (£42.7m/$54m). Having seriously under-performed both at home and in Europe during the 2018-19 season, Madrid president Florentino Perez is sparing no expense to ensure the coming campaign will mark an improvement. Luka Jovic and Eden Hazard are already confirmed arrivals, from Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea respectively, while Santos wonderkid Rodrygo is also expected to complete his move to the Bernabeu over the summer. The club also added defender Eder Militao from Porto as Real Madrid have rebuilt the squad in a big way this summer.