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Hutchison: Where would Manchester United be without Ronaldo (1:29)

The lack of effort from players around him was broken down by Don Hutchison. The first part of the story is over.

There is a lot of gossip about who is moving where during the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip and deals.

TOP STORY: Real weighing Ronaldo return

According to The Mirror, Real Madrid are planning a move to sign the Portuguese star in the summer.

With Manchester United looking unlikely to qualify for the playoffs, they could be set to lose their talisman, despite his contract running until 2023.

It is reported that the former Los Blancos star has remained in impressive form this season with 23 goals from 35 appearances, and that it has not gone unnoticed by the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy. The attention of club officials who are now looking to set up a LaLiga return for the Portugal international, who made the same move back in June 2009 for a then world-record fee of 80 million dollars.

Real Madrid won the LaLiga title on Saturday with a comfortable victory over Espanyol, and it looks as though they will try to retain it next season.

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PAPER GOSSIP

Ekrem Konur says that if they agree to part ways with Victor Osimhen, Napoli will demand a fee of 85 million dollars. There is a competition for his signature with many weighing up moves for new forward options, as the 23-year-old has caught the attention of clubs across Europe this season with his form that has produced 17 goals in 29 games.

According to The Mirror, Ten Hag wants to sign Tyrell Malacia in the summer. At the end of the season, the coach of the Amsterdam club will be moving to Manchester United, and so he will be looking to sign the 22-year-old left-back from Feyenoord. It is reported that a fee of 20m will be required to secure his services.

Nicolo Schira says that Benfica are interested in signing 25-year-old David Neres. The season was disrupted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it is reported that Neres wants to join the team. He scored four times from 16 appearances off the bench before the new year, after making just five starts for the club.

According to the report, Barcelona are looking to take advantage of Yildiz's contract situation. Despite the club wanting to sign him to a new deal, it now looks as though the Blaugrana will look to sign him on a free transfer when his contract expires.

According to Calciomercato, AC Milan are close to a move for Sanches. The Serie A team made a late attempt to sign him during the winter transfer window, but have been in negotiations with Lille over a deal since January. After initial progress slowed, it is now reported that the Portugal international wants to make the switch to the San Siro and will accept a lower salary than his representatives requested in January.