INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL NEWS

***Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes believes Arsenal are 'a million miles away' from winning the Premier League.

***Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed they're close to agreeing a new deal with Lionel Messi. Fresh from his El Clasico hat-trick, it emerged this week that Messi's father, Jorge, and Bartomeu had broke their impasse over a new deal.

***Former Leeds United and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell announced his retirement on Wednesday after almost two decades in professional football. The 35-year-old Australian returned to his homeland this season to play with Melbourne Heart in the A-League in a last-ditch attempt to go to this year's World Cup finals in Brazil.

***Borussia Dortmund's Jurgen Klopp hinted Bayern Munich could be set to dominate the Bundesliga like never before after Tuesday's title triumph. Bayern wrapped up the 2013/14 German league title with a 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin, after second-placed Dortmund were held to a scoreless draw in the Revierderby by Schalke.

***Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reserved special praise for his defenders after the 3-0 derby triumph over rivals United on Teusday night.

***Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney admitted the club have lost their fear factor at Old Trafford after they slumped to a 3-0 derby defeat against Manchester City. (TEAMtalk)

***Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer paid credit to Pep Guardiola after they won their 24th German title on Tuesday.

***Bayern Munich defender Dante has ended speculation over a possible move to Manchester United by signing a new deal with the European champions. (Daily Mirror)

***Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes Ross Barkley's stunning goal at Newcastle United was typical of his quality. Barkley opened the scoring for Everton in the 3-0 win at St James' Park on Tuesday.

***AC Milan management are keen to drive down the asking price of Adel Taarabt. The midfielder is on-loan to the end of the season from QPR and can sign permanently in June.

***Neil Warnock has rejected the opportunity to replace sacked Billy Davies as manager of Nottingham Forest because he would not have the final say on transfers. (The Sun)

***Juventus are reportedly prepared to sell Paul Pogba this summer - for €80 MILLION. Report says Juve are willing to discuss the sale of Pogba with suitors PSG, but will insist on a Serie A record €80 million. (Tuttosport)

***Gary Neville says Manchester United are suffering an "identity crisis". United were outclassed 3-0 at home by Manchester City last night. Former skipper Neville said: “They need to have a rethink about where they are going. There is no pace and power going forward. "At the moment they have an identity crisis.” (TribalFootball)

***Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna looks set to sign for Manchester City this summer after rejecting a £9million offer from Inter. (Daily Star)

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