Bolton January transfer signing sets aim after 'glimpses' so far in Wanderers career

Manchester United have reiterated that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale this summer, despite fresh reports suggesting a number of clubs are considering a move for him. The Manchester Evening News revealed earlier this week that United's inactivity in the transfer market and a salary reduction are among the issues that have convinced Ronaldo to try and seek a move away from the club.

Barcelona boss Xavi is reportedly refusing to entertain the possibility of Frenkie de Jong leaving for Manchester United unless he can prise Bernardo Silva away from Manchester City.

Bayern Munich have distanced themselves from the prospect of signing Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting he doesn't suit their philosophy.

Paul Scholes has given a damning assessment of the latest Cristiano Ronaldo saga at Manchester United after it emerged the Portuguese may not join the club's pre-season tour. Ronaldo wants to leave United this summer for a multitude of reasons, including an enforced 25 per cent pay cut and United's lack of activity in the transfer market.

Ian Evatt says Bolton Wanderers were well aware that Kyle Dempsey was not fully 100% fit when he made the January move but believes the transfer enabled him to integrate into the club and has come back flying in pre-season.

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Bolton Wanderers started off their pre-season schedule in style by beating Longridge Town 9-0.

Conor Bradley pointed to the conversations he had with Ian Evatt about the style of play at Bolton Wanderers and the desire for the club to achieve promotion as key factors behind his loan move from Liverpool.

Ian Evatt has opened up on missing out on a couple of transfer window targets as he explained that Bolton Wanderers will have to be patient for further incomings this summer.

The majority of Manchester United fans were left on edge on Saturday night as The Athletic dropped the bombshell that Jorge Mendes had floated the idea of Chelsea signing Cristiano Ronaldo while having a meeting with new owner Todd Boehly. The London club can, of course, offer the Portuguese star Champions League football for the coming season.

Ian Evatt believes Josh Sheehan will be like a 'new signing' for Bolton Wanderers this season after recovering from a ruptured ACL.

Bolton Wanderers will take on Championship side Watford as the club announced its latest pre-season friendly.

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson admits he was nervous for the phone call to turn down an Iceland international call this summer for the benefit of the upcoming campaign with Bolton Wanderers.

Ian Evatt believes the big teams that Bolton Wanderers face early on in the League One season will not relish facing his side and reflected on the 'huge' Boxing Day clash against former club Derby County.

Ian Evatt has vowed Bolton Wanderers are not afraid to walk away from a deal if valuations increase beyond what they deem a player is worth this transfer window as up to two more signings could come through the door this summer.

Manchester City have agreed terms with Brighton full-back Marc Cucurella, according to reports.

Jack Iredale only wanted to seal a move to Bolton after he learned of interest from Wanderers and believes Gethin Jones was 'instrumental' in reinforcing his desire to come to the club.

Ian Evatt has spoken on Bolton Wanderers moving on from signing Marlon Fossey and revealed that new signing Conor Bradley was the club's first choice - even going back to January.