Coach Bradley says Insigne’s Toronto FC debut to be delayed by injury

7Jul

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Coach Bradley says Insigne’s Toronto FC debut to be delayed by injury

Lorenzo Insigne and Leonardo Bonucci of Italy speak to the media during the Italy Press Conference at Wembley Stadium on May 31, 2022 in London, England.Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley says a calf injury will likely delay Italian star Lorenzo Insigne’s debut until July 23. The former Napoli captain and fellow Italian Domenico Criscito have been waiting for Thursday’s official opening of the MLS’s secondary transfer window. Both are eligible to play Saturday when Toronto (5-10-3) hosts the visiting San Jose Earthquakes (4-7-6). But Insigne, who becomes one of TFC’s designated players, has been dealing with a calf injury suffered in Europe. “In the periods now where he’s been on the field there’s been discomfort and so he’s been taken off the field,” Bradley said after training Wednesd...

7Jul

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Xavi won’t let Nico leave Barcelona this summer – report

Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi (R) gestures to Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez (L) during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 24, 2022.Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez will reportedly refuse to let Nico Gonzalez leave the club this summer as he wants him in his squad for next season. There has been speculation this week that Nico is ‘seriously considering’ a loan move away as he’s worried about his game time in 2022-23. However, Xavi and his staff consider Nico to be an “important piece” and do not want him to move away from the Camp Nou, as reported by Diario AS. Xavi understand Nico needs to keep developing but his coaching staff have seen “significant” progress in the 2...

6Jul

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Southampton confirm Romeo Lavia signing

Manchester City's Romeo Lavia and Luke Mbete at Manchester Airport before departing for Lisbon for their clash against Sporting Lisbon on February 14, 2022 in Manchester, England.Southampton have completed the signing of Romeo Lavia from Manchester City in a deal that could reach £14m. Southampton will pay an initial £10m for the rising Belgian midfielder who has signed a five-year deal, with further add-ons structured into the deal which also contains a buyback clause in the region of £40m for City. Lavia, 18, has become Southampton's fourth summer signing and the latest player to move to St Mary's from one of the top flight's elite sides in a bid to kick-start their senior careers with first-team, Premier League football. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenh...

6Jul

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Tyler Adams joins Leeds United on five-year deal

Tyler Adams #4 of the United States during a game between Uruguay and USMNT at Children's Mercy Park on June 5, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. Tyler Adams has completed his move from RB Leipzig to Leeds United in a transfer costing in the region of £20 million. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Elland Road. Adams has sealed a reunion with Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch for the third time in his career following previous stints together at Leipzig and New York Red Bulls. The USA international made 75 Bundesliga appearances in four years at Leipzig but was no longer a major part of the club’s plans and had been made available in this window. He has been capped 30 times by the United States national team. The midfielder has become Leeds’ fourth senior signing of ...

6Jul

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Sebastien Haller completes Dortmund switch from Ajax

Sebastien Haller of Ajax celebrating the championship with the trophy dish during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v SC Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff Arena on May 11, 2022 in Amsterdam Netherlands.Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Sebastien Haller from Ajax for a fee of around €36million (£31m). Haller has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Bundesliga outfit, and the club's sporting director Sebastian Kehl has expressed his delight at bringing the forward to Signal Iduna Park. 'The overall package is very promising. Sebastien possesses a strong physical presence and he is physically very resilient. 'With his experience, he can also offer support and stability to our young attacking players. During the talks with us, h...

6Jul

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Juventus agree deal to make Di María second free signing with Pogba

Angel Di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain) of Argentina and Giovanni Di Lorenzo (SSC Napoli) of Italy compete for the ball during the Finalissima 2022 match between Argentina and Italy at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2022 in London, England.Angel Di Maria has agreed to join Juventus on a one-year deal after his contract ended at Paris Saint-Germain. The 34-year-old forward is expected in Italy this week and is poised to be the club’s second eye-catching free signing of the summer.The deal with Di Maria follows one settled last month with Paul Pogba, who is due in Turin on Saturday to complete his return to the club after leaving Manchester United.Di Maria departed PSG after seven seasons during which he played 295 games for the club, scoring 92 goals. The Argentina international’s previous cl...

6Jul

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Barcelona outcast wanted by La Liga rivals in summer swoop

Nico Gonzalez and Norberto Murara Neto of FC Barcelona during a training session at Camp Nou on January 03, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Celta Vigo will reportedly look to sign out-of-favour Brazilian goalkeeper Neto from Barcelona in the summer transfer window. According to a report by Spanish outlet La Razon, Neto is the subject of interest from Celta Vigo over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Galician giants hope to see fellow La Liga club Barcelona terminate the Brazilian goalkeeper’s contract to secure his services on a free transfer. Neto joined Barcelona from Valencia in July 2019, as Jasper Cillessen went the other way in a separate deal. But the move has not panned out as envisioned for the 32-year-old, who has had to play second fiddle to Marc-And...

6Jul

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Pogba medical set for this week after agreement reached with Juventus

Paul Pogba of Manchester United smiles at Harry Maguire of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford on April 16, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer after six years away from the Italian club. The World Cup winner is expected in Turin on Saturday for a medical, where he will also formally sign his Juventus contract. That contract is said to be four years long reports Sky Sports as the Frenchman tries to reignite his career in Italy after a disappointing spell with Manchester United. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were the other clubs said to be in the race for Pogba this summer reported Sky Sports but both have now mis...

6Jul

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Japan captain Maya Yoshida completes Schalke switch

Maya Yoshida of Japan and Ferjani Sassi of Tunisia compete for the ball during the international friendly match between Japan and Tunisia at Panasonic Stadium Suita on June 14, 2022 in Suita, Osaka, Japan.Japan captain Maya Yoshida has joined Schalke on a one-year contract from Italy’s Sampdoria, the German first-division club said. Yoshida, who led the Samurai Blue to 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification earlier this year, has signed for the newly-promoted Bundesliga side after 2½ seasons in Serie A. “It’s good to know new football,” said Yoshida. “I’m a very curious man so I believe I can learn many new things from new football, a new culture. I’m buzzing.” The 33-year-old previously spent 7½ in the Premier League with Southampton and is Japan’s fourth-most capped player with 119 a...

6Jul

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Fulham have bid accepted for Manchester United midfielder

Andreas Pereira of Man Utd and Philipp Wiesinger of LASK during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and LASK at Old Trafford on March 19, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Fulham have had a bid accepted by Manchester United for attacking midfielder Andreas Pereira. According to The Athletic, the deal is understood to be worth £10m and is split into an initial £8m with £2m in potential add-ons. United have also included a 20 per cent sell-on clause in the deal should Fulham part ways with the 26-year-old in the future, as the midfielder looks to restart his career in the Premier League. Periera spent last season on loan with Flamengo in Brazil, where he made 48 appearances, scoring six times. In February, The Athletic reported that the...

5Jul

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PSG sack Mauricio Pochettino, appoint Christophe Galtier as new coach

Newly appointed Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier and PSG President Nasser Al Khelaifi pose with the jersey during the press conference of Paris at Parc des Princes on July 05, 2022 in Paris, France.Paris Saint-Germain have parted company with coach Mauricio Pochettino, the French champions confirmed on Tuesday, and replaced him with Christophe Galtier who pipped the Argentine and PSG to the 2021 Ligue 1 title when in charge of Lille. Galtier is PSG's seventh coach since the Qataris bought the club 11 years ago and will be expected to finally lift the Champions League trophy. "Yes, I am emotional, yes I am proud," said Galtier at a press conference on Tuesday."I am fully aware of the responsibility placed on me, that PSG had a huge season."I have prepared myself for...

5Jul

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Barcelona looking to renew La Masia midfielder before loaning him out

Riqui Puig of Barcelona and Etienne Capoue of Villarreal compete for the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Camp Nou on May 22, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. A report from SPORT has offered a fresh update on the future of Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig. The 22-year-old finds himself out of favour at Camp Nou and is widely expected to depart this summer.Puig has been courting serious interest from clubs in Spain and the rest of Europe. In particular, Benfica and Fiorentina have been showing the strongest in signing the La Masia midfielder despite his struggles to establish a foothold in the Barça first-team setup.Benfica have been long-term admirers of the Spaniard and continue to retain an interest. As for Fiorentina, they are already believe...

5Jul

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Barcelona set to sign 25-year-old forward on two-year deal

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona competes with Isaias Sanchez of the All Stars during the match between FC Barcelona and the A-League All Stars at Accor Stadium on May 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. Ousmane Dembele is reportedly on the verge of ending speculation surrounding his future by signing a two-year contract with Barcelona. According to a report by Spanish publication SPORT, Barcelona and Ousmane Dembele have finally reached an agreement over a new contract. The 25-year-old will commit the next two years of his career to the Blaugrana, who will soon officiate the renewal. Ousmane Dembele has been involved in one of the most captivating contract renewal sagas in recent memory, one that has lasted the entire year thus far. The soap opera began when Mateu Alemany...

5Jul

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Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad take to Twitter to announce the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo

Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo greets 4th official Mike Dean before the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on October 27, 2021 in Burnley, England. Former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been unveiled as the new coach of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. The 48-year-old Portuguese's appointment was confirmed in a statement on the club's official Twitter account on Monday evening. It said: 'Nuno Santo is here. Welcome Coach.' نادي الاتحاد السعودي يعلن تعيين البرتغالي نونو #سانتو مدرباً لـ "العميد" حتى عام 2024 pic.twitter.com/avoSuU127t— الاتحاد الرياضي (@alittihadSport) July 4, 2022 In a brief video message to the club's fans on the same platform, Nuno said: 'It's an ...

5Jul

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Barcelona seal double signings of Kessie and Christensen

Andreas Christensen of Chelsea and Nuno Tavares of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, England.Barcelona have announced their first signings of this summer transfer window after completing the free transfers of Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie. The Spanish giants confirmed in a statement that Christensen and Kessie both have 500 million euros ($521.8 million) release clauses written into their new contracts and will be formally presented at a press conference on Thursday. Christensen had a successful 10-year stint at Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Club World Cup, Super Cup and the English FA Cup. But he has chosen to leave his bo...

5Jul

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Chelsea ‘remain focused on signing Raheem Sterling and Raphinha’

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Nathan Aké, lkay Gündoan and John Stones in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on February 14, 2022 in Manchester, England.Chelsea are reportedly still prioritising their attempts to sign Raheem Sterling and Raphinha this summer, despite the club's hierarchy having discussed possible moves for Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is trying to make an immediate impact on the club this summer and the Blues are in advanced talks for Manchester City winger Sterling. City are prepared to let Sterling leave for a fee of around £50million because the England international has one year left on his contract and there aren't any plans for it to be extended. Chelsea man...

4Jul

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Club closing in on Tottenham Hotspur man after deal agreed

Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Bergwijn celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax have agreed upon a fee worth €30m for Steven Bergwijn and the player has also agreed terms with the Dutch outfit.Bergwijn has been heavily linked with leaving Tottenham in the ongoing window as he is keen on an exit and Ajax tried to sign him in January.Ajax came back for Bergwijn this summer and following negotiations with Tottenham are prepared to break their record to snare him away from Spurs.With the World Cup around the corner, the Dutchman does not want to remain a bit-part player and wants to join Ajax where he has been promised a...

4Jul

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Barcelona complete move for Milan midfielder Kessie

The Milan player Franck Kessie and the Lazio player Sergej Milinkovic Savic during the match Lazio-Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), April 24th, 2022.Barcelona on Monday announced the signing of Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie on a free transfer from Italian champions AC Milan.“The player will sign a contract until 30 June 2026 and his buy-out clause will be set at 500 million euros,” Barcelona said in a statement.Kessie, 25, spent the past five years in Milan after first arriving in Italy when he joined Atalanta in 2015.He scored seven times in 39 appearances for Milan last season as the club won the Serie A title for the first time since 2011.The Ivorian will be presented by the club on Wednesday, while Denmark defender Andreas Christensen is expected to be unveiled as a B...

4Jul

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Leeds United Closing In On Kalvin Phillips Replacement

Joe Aribo of Rangers FC battle for the ball with Tyler Adams of RB Leipzig during RB Leipzig against Rangers FC, UEFA Europa league Semi-final at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany on April 28, 2022.Leeds United are closing in on a move for RB Leipzig defensive midfielder Tyler Adams with personal terms being discussed between the club and his representatives.With Kalvin Phillips having now been sold to Manchester City for an initial £42m, Leeds are looking to sign his replacement and Jesse Marsch wants countryman Adams.The club are in advanced negotiations with Leipzig for the signature of United States international Adams this summer.They have tabled a bid of €15m, which is expected to be enough to snare Adams away from Leipzig, who are looking to sell.According to German broadcaster Sky D...

4Jul

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Christian Eriksen agrees deal to join Man United on three-year-deal

Christian Eriksen of Denmark and Josip Sutalo of Croatia during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between Denmark and Croatia at Parken Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark.Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Manchester United on a three-year deal after talks with Erik ten Hag. The Denmark midfielder, who spent the final four months of last season at Brentford and is out of contract, has reached a verbal agreement and the move is subject to a medical.Eriksen returned to action in February after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 eight months earlier and Brentford had hoped to keep him. But the 30-year-old has opted for United and communicated his decision to both clubs on Monday.The former Tottenham player impressed during 10 starts and one substitute appear...