Football Headlines from all over the world - May 24, 2018

Good Morning and you're welcome to the Sport Headlines for May 24, 2018.

Shocked by Napoli's ability to lure Carlo Ancelotti to the Serie A club, star forward Lorenzo Insigne welcomed the Italian great's arrival, while he thanked former boss Maurizio Sarri.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis revealed club chiefs secretly voted on their next boss, with Unai Emery a unanimous selection.

Jurgen Klopp revealed why he chose Liverpool over Manchester United, saying he fit in better at the Anfield giants.

Jordan Henderson revealed that Jurgen Klopp used the pain of Liverpool's 2016 Europa League final loss to inspire this season's run to the Champions League showpiece.

Manchester United are close to signing Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, 25, and hope to complete a deal for the Brazil international next week.

Andres Iniesta appears to have confirmed he will be joining Vissel Kobe by announcing he is en route to Japan.

Manchester United have opened talks with Tottenham for the signing of defender Toby Alderweireld, 29, but Spurs want £75m for Belgium international.

Neymar's physical fitness is developing at a faster pace than Brazil expected, with the World Cup less than a month away.

Manchester City target Jorginho, 26, will hold talks with Napoli next week with the £52m-rated Brazilian setting his sights on a move to the Premier League.

Massimiliano Allegri could have been appointed Arsenal manager if Arsene Wenger has stood down a year earlier.

Liverpool have the firepower to 'blow Real Madrid away' in Saturday's Champions League final, according to ex-Anfield star Jamie Redknapp.

Manchester City will have to pay £60m to sign Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez, 27, who they tried to sign in the January transfer window.

England's relegated stars are under pressure to find new clubs to ensure they stay in Gareth Southgate's plans.

Paul Robinson believes Joe Hart is capable of rediscovering the form that earned him 75 England caps, and therefore regaining his place as the national team's goalkeeper.

Cristiano Ronaldo is already a Real Madrid legend who should be considered an equal of the great Alfredo Di Stefano, says team-mate Nacho Fernandez.

Former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri, who was replaced by Carlo Ancelotti, has not agreed terms with Zenit St Petersburg as he wants to join Chelsea.

John Terry is poised to sign a new 12-month deal if Aston Villa are promoted, the terms of which could include him missing games against his former club, Chelsea.

Mesut Ozil can be a vital player for Arsenal under Unai Emery, who is a huge admirer of the Germany international's talents.

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack could return to Stamford Bridge to become the club's new director of football.

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba wants Real Madrid to lose the Champions League final against Liverpool but will not lose any sleep if the holders claim the crown for a third successive year.

Jose Mourinho told his Manchester United players in the final weeks of the season: Back me or leave.

Tottenham have joined the race to sign West Brom's Egyptian centre-back Ahmed Hegazi, 27.

Louis Saha has told Anthony Martial to stay at Manchester United and work for his place, insisting competition for places is "part of the process" at Old Trafford.

Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are both interested in signing West Brom striker Salomon Rondon, 28, and the Venezuelan is available for £16m after the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Chelsea are under pressure to decide Antonio Conte's future after Napoli replaced potential successor Maurizio Sarri with Carlo Ancelotti.

As Gianluigi Buffon continues to be linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, the goalkeeper's former Italy team-mate Thiago Motta has backed the transfer.

Atletico have offered 27-year-old forward Antoine Griezmann £8.75m more than Barcelona to keep the France international at the club.

Jose Mourinho has told Neymar he can earn wages beyond his wildest dreams if he signs for Manchester United this summer, according to the latest reports in Spain.

PSG youngster Christopher Nkunku has dropped a strong hint he could sign for Liverpool this summer

Brazil legend Claudio Taffarel believes that Alisson Becker has already agreed a move to Real Madrid this summer

Juventus will hand Emre Can his medical early next week and should present him as their player shortly after

New West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini wants to make Reims goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 26, his first signing.

Barcelona will offer Liverpool €100m and Ousmane Dembele for Mohamed Salah after deciding they will rival Real Madrid for the Egyptian’s signature

Real Betis have joined fellow La Liga side Athletic Bilbao in the chase to sign Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino, 21

Confirmed Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign Arturo Vidal as Marek Hamsik’s replacement. The Slovak is tipped to follow Maurizio Sarri to Chelsea in a £60m deal

Atletico Madrid remain keen on a move for Valencia striker Rodrigo Moreno this summer with Kevin Gameiro possibly moving the other way

Gianluigi Buffon’s move to PSG could push goalkeeper Alphonse Areola out of the club – with a €15m move to Newcastle in the pipeline

Toure open to Manchester United switch & wants to play with Pogba

Cole hoping to see Rooney in MLS amid DC United links

Copa Libertadores Review: Gremio top group, River and Flamengo draw

Suarez: Iniesta hard to replace at Barcelona

Johnston ´amazed´ to see Liverpool in Champions League final

Fearless Loftus-Cheek embraces England pressure

Lineker, Stoichkov, Zico - the stars who blazed a J-League trail for Iniesta

Toulouse take giant step towards Ligue 1 survival

Deschamps: Rabiot has made a huge mistake

Salah can seal Ballon d´Or with Champions League win - Riise