The agency representing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has issued a strong denial of what it calls “fake and damaging” reports linking the Brazilian forward with a move to Arsenal.

Vinicius Jr. remains a hot topic in England, having been linked with a move to Arsenal following his contract issues.

The 26-year-old is reportedly in the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, and negotiations for an extension are said to have stalled.

This has reportedly put Arsenal on high alert, with some outlets suggesting the Gunners would be willing to break their wage structure and offer significant image rights to land the world-class winger.

In a firm response to the swirling transfer rumours, Roc Nation Sports International, the agency founded by Jay-Z, voiced its frustration with recent media coverage.

Roc Nation Sports International released a statement condemning the speculation and calling for greater accountability from the media.

While the statement did not single out specific articles, it was released amid intense speculation that Vinicius could be leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.

Michael Yormark, president of Roc Nation Sports International, posted a direct message on Instagram to address the issue.

“Roc Nation Sports International and our entire team cannot stand idle when unprofessional and uninformed media publish fake and damaging information for attention-seeking purposes,” Yormark wrote.

“This is especially unacceptable when it personally targets our clients without any foundation. It is disruptive, harmful and libellous. Media outlets and journalists need to hold themselves more accountable.”

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah will soon become a Trabzonspor’s player according to a report from Turkey.Turkish newspaper “Sabah” report that the club have struck an initial agreement handing Salah an annual salary of 17 million euros, plus bonuses.

A private plane is on standby to fly Salah from Greece to Turkey the moment the deal is done.

Sabah sources confirm talks between the two parties are still running over the length of the contract, how the money will be paid and the remaining clauses.

The two sides have agreed on most of the terms. Even so, the deal is not done, with the contracts still unsigned.

Should the outstanding details fall into place, Salah is set to touch down in Istanbul from Greece next Wednesday aboard a private jet.

Billed as the deal of the year, the move has whipped up huge excitement in the city, where Trabzonspor fans plan to lay on a special welcome for the Egyptian.

Now 34, Salah thrives on the right wing but can also operate as a playmaker or a centre-forward.

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, is set to leave the role in the coming days report claims. 

This follows his failed plot to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

Infantino could have profited from the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” scheme, which was roundly opposed by other governing bodies.

According to a UK Times report,

the 56-year-old is desperate to continue in the role, support for him is however ebbing away.

The report quoted a source as claiming Infantino is a “dead duck”, with his opponents already lining up candidates as his successor.

The English FA and UEFA, European football’s governing body, also made it clear that they had lost confidence in Infantino.