August 2022 – Page 9 – Football Flame

Month: August 2022

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Tedic joins Barnsley on loan from Man City

Slobodan Tedic of PEC Zwolle during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PEC Zwolle and FC Twente at MAC3Park stadium on December 18, 2021 in Zwolle, Netherlands.Barnsley have signed striker Slobodan Tedic from Manchester City on a season-long loan.The 22-year-old has yet to make a first-team appearance since arriving at City in January 2020.He was on loan at Dutch club PEC Zwolle last season, making 38 appearances, and previously had a spell on loan at FK Cukaricki in his native Serbia."It has always been a dream of mine to play in England and now I can say that I'm closer to achieving that," he said. 
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Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka signs six year Chelsea deal

Chelsea Unveil New Signing Carney Chukwuemeka at Chelsea Training Ground on August 4, 2022 in Cobham, England.Aston Villa’s Carney Chukwuemeka has completed his move to Chelsea – for a fee believed to be in the region of £20 million.The 18-year-old, who was left out of Villa’s pre-season tour to Australia has been linked with a move away from club all summer.Earlier this week Villa announced they had reached an agreement with the London club – and the England youngster has now penned a six year deal at Stamford Bridge.The midfielder, who has played 14 appearances Villa only made his debut for the club last year. However a number of eye catching performances for England Under 19s has seen his stock rise – with a number of Europe’s top clubs reportedly showing interested.Now the deal has bee...
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Report: Aubameyang The Latest Wild Chelsea transfer target

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang scores during the friendly match between UE Olot and FC Barcelona, played at the Olot Municipal Stadium, in Olot (Girona), on 13th July 2022.Chelsea have had their fair share of transfer rumours this summer, with Premier League stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphinha among the players linked with moving to Stamford Bridge. If the latest transfer rumours are to be believed, they will have Arsenal fans raging, with Chelsea reportedly in discussions with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Aubameyang was previously captain of Chelsea's London rivals, before being stripped of the captaincy and acrimoniously leaving North London for Barcelona in this year's January transfer window.If he were to return to the English capital with one of Arsenal's biggest rivals, we imagine it w...
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Luis Suarez plays for Nacional in Copa Sudamericana home loss

 Luis Suárez (C) of Nacional heads the ball during a Copa Sudamericana quarter final first leg match between Nacional and Atletico Goianiense at Gran Parque Central on August 02, 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay.Luis Suarez went on as a substitute in his first match since returning to Nacional, but couldn't help his Uruguayan club avoid a 1-0 home loss to Brazil's Atletico Goianiense in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. The 35-year-old Suárez joined Nacional after his contract with Atletico Madrid expired in the hope of remaining fit enough to play for Uruguay at the World Cup, which kicks off November in Qatar. Luiz Fernando scored the only goal of the match in Montevideo in the 23rd minute. Nacional almost equalized near fulltime after a play by Suárez on the left ...
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Barcelona defender wanted by Juventus this summer

 Raphinha #22 (R) and Eric Garcia #24 of FC Barcelona celebrate their first goal by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang #17 during the first half of a preseason friendly against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Eric Garcia from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Barcelona defender Eric Garcia is the subject of interest from Juventus over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Serie A giants want to sign a second centre-back after bringing Gleison Bremer to the Allianz Stadium last month.Eric Garcia started his youth career at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy in 2008 before leaving the Catalan club nearly a decade lat...
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Kasper Schmeichel leaves Leicester to join Nice

Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Bergwijn scores 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.Leicester City have confirmed goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has departed the club to join Ligue 1 side Nice on a free transfer.The 35-year-old leaves the King Power Stadium after 11 years, racking up 478 appearances for Leicester in all competitions and, perhaps most importantly, playing a crucial role in the Foxes' famous Premier League title triumph in 2016.“Throughout his time with us and particularly as a captain and vice-captain, Kasper has always been a player willing to stand up and take responsibility, leading the team with distinction,” said chairmanAiyawatt Srivaddhan...
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PSG pushing for Bernardo Silva signing – report

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Liverpool at King Power Stadium, on 30th July , 2022 at Leicester, United Kingdom.PSG are reportedly keen on Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva. The Ligue 1 side have joined Barcelona in being interested in the City midfielder who seems eager to leave the Premier League champions.The Portugal international is probably going to cost in the range of €80 million and €85m and PSG and Barca seem to be in competition for his signature this summer.Barcelona are expected to move for Bernardo if Frenkie de Jong leaves, although the Dutchman’s made it clear several times he wants to stay at the Camp Nou.However, speculation continues to swirl about De Jong’s future ahead of the start of the new campai...
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Everton suffer major blow ahead of season opener against Chelsea

 Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 22, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Frank Lampard could be left with a major selection headache for Everton’s opening match of the Premier League season against Chelsea. Dominic Calvert-Lewin picked up a knock in training which has put his participation in Saturday’s clash at Goodison Park into serious doubt. The 25-year-old made a flying start to last season but then had much of his campaign disrupted by injury, only returning for the final few matches to help Everton avoid relegation to the Championship. After being left out of a pre-season win over Blackpool as a precaution, Calvert-Lewin returned against Dynamo Kyiv and scored in ...
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Folarin Balogun joins Stade de Reims on loan

 Folarin Balogun of Arsenal FC and Fabian Nuernberger (1.FC Nuernberg) battle for the ball during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 8, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany.Folarin Balogun has joined Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old forward joined our academy in 2012 aged 10 and showcased an impressive goalscoring record throughout youth football. The 2020/21 season saw Flo make his first-team debut, as well as signing a long-term contract with the club. The American-born striker made an immediate impact following his breakthrough when he scored twice in the Europa League from just five substitute appearances. Flo spent the second half of last season on loan at Championship side Middlesboroug...
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Manchester United defender to leave this summer transfer window

Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa and Alex Telles of Manchester United contest for the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Perth, Australia.Manchester United expect left-back Alex Telles to join Sevilla on a season-long loan.Sources have said a deal is likely but has not been completed but Telles is set to join Sevilla before La Liga starts next Friday.Telles, 29, joined United from Porto for €15million rising to €20m on deadline day in October 2020 and started 22 times last season. Sevilla signed Anthony Martial on loan from United in January.The arrival of fellow left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord effectively signalled the end of Telles's United career and he played as an auxiliary centre-back and mid...
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Cristiano Ronaldo set for humiliating stint on Man Utd’s bench for start of season

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on July 31, 2022 in Manchester, England.Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to start the season sitting on the bench after his antics this summer.The 37-year-old has been desperate to leave Manchester United in the current transfer window after a disappointing campaign last year. The Red Devils finished sixth with their lowest-ever points tally in the Premier League and will ply their trade in the Europa League this season.That is not good enough for Ronaldo, who believes he has to compete for the Champions League with what little time he has left on the football pitch. It has seen his agent, Jorge Mendes, jetting off across Europe trying to find a suitor inclu...
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Barcelona midfielder on the verge of completing MLS switch

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.Riqui Puig is reportedly on the verge of ending his misery at FC Barcelona, with LA Galaxy reaching an agreement to sign the Spanish midfielder.According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Riqui Puig’s stint with Barcelona will end soon, with the Blaugrana reaching an agreement with LA Galaxy over a summer move. The Spanish midfielder had already verbally agreed to join the Major League Soccer club, with only finer details left to be ironed out.Riqui Puig has endured a dramatic fall from grace since breaking into the Barcelona first-team squad a few years ago. The 22-year-old, a gra...
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Bailey set to start EPL season on a high

  Leon Bailey of Aston Villa fights for possession during the friendly match between Rennes and Aston Villa at Roazhon Park on July 30, 2022 in Rennes, France.Fired-up Reggae Boy Leon Bailey was Aston Villa’s hero again as the English Premier League side rounded off their pre-season campaign with an impressive 2-1 win over Rennes at a baking-hot Roazhon Park in France at the weekend. It was the 24-year-old Jamaican winger’s third goal of the summer with a volley past goalkeeper Steve Mandanda to equalise after 14 minutes. Villa had gone a goal down after just seven minutes when Rennes’ summer signing Arthur Theate was given a free run off Boubacar Kamara to rifle home from close range. However, just seven minutes later Bailey popped up once again, striking his effort via Lucas...
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AC Milan confirm signing of Charles De Ketelaere

 Charles De Ketelaere of Club Brugge celebrates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the Belgian Croky Cup 1/2 final first leg match between KAA Gent and Club Brugge at Ghelamco Arena on February 2, 2022 in Gent, Belgium.AC Milan have officially announced the signing of talented youngster Charles De Ketelaere from Club Brugge. The attacking midfielder has a signed a deal which will run until the end of the 2026/27 season, and is the first real high-profile signing the Serie A champions have made this summer. A club statement on the signing reads: "AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Charles De Ketelaere from Club Brugge FC."The player has signed a contract until 30 June 2027 and will wear the number 90 jersey."Born in Bruges on 10 March 2...
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Barça, Celta Vigo confirm details of Mingueza transfer

 29 Oscar Mingueza of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santader match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Barcelona.Oscar Mingueza is officially a Celta Vigo player after passing medicals and signing a four-year contract, Barcelona and the Galician club confirmed on Tuesday. This is the full statement from Barca:FC Barcelona and Real Club Celta de Vigo have settled terms for the transfer of Oscar Mingueza. The Catalan club retains the right to repurchase the player in the future and 50% of any future sale.Mingueza hence becomes a Celta player in every right after an agreement in principle was already reached last July 30.Source: FC Barcelona Barça can re-sign Mingueza at any point over the next few years or get 50 percent of a futur...
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Chelsea sign teenage midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa

 Philippe Coutinho (R) of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Carney Chukwuemeka after scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, England.Chelsea have agreed a deal for Aston Villa teenager Carney Chukwuemeka. The 18-year-old midfielder had been frozen out by manager Steven Gerrard after refusing to sign an extension to his contract which expires next summer. Gerrard left the midfielder out of the club's pre-season tour of Australia and he has been training with the under-23s. Gerard was understood to have put a £20million price tag on the player. "Aston Villa and Chelsea can confirm that the clubs have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Carney Chukwueme...
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Chelsea and RB Leipzig in talks over Werner return

  Reece James and Timo Werner of Chelsea celebrates after their sides victory during The FA Cup Semi-Final match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium on April 17, 2022 in London, England.Chelsea have held talks with RB Leipzig about forward Timo Werner returning to the Bundesliga club on loan. The German international, 26, left Leipzig to join Chelsea in 2020 but has struggled to make his mark, scoring 10 goals in 56 Premier League appearances. Chelsea have bolstered their attack with Raheem Sterling joining from Manchester City last month although Romelu Lukaku has left on loan. However, Werner's salary could be an obstacle in the way of any move. For a loan move to proceed, he may need to take a pay cut or have Chelsea cover at least part of his wages. Dur...
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West Ham sign Bayern Munich forward Asseyi

Ashley Lawrence of Paris Saint-Germain and Viviane Asseyi of Bayern Muenchen battle for the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter Final First Leg match between Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena on March 22, 2022 in Munich, Germany.West Ham United have signed French forward Viviane Asseyi from Bayern Munich.The 28-year-old is the Hammers' seventh signing of the summer, and has previously played for clubs including Montpellier, Marseille and Bordeaux.She has scored 12 goals in 55 appearances for France.“I’m excited to have the opportunity to play in the Women’s Super League,” said Asseyi.“It’s one of the best leagues in the world and it’s a new challenge that I’m really looking forward to.“It’s really good to be in England – ‘the country of football’.She...
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Manchester United set deadline by Barcelona to sign De Jong

Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona in action with Andrés Guardado of Real Betis during the La Liga Santader match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Benito Villamarin in Seville, Spain, on May 07, 2022.Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club must register their squad for the new season by August 13, handing Manchester United a deadline to sign Frenkie de Jong.New United manager Erik ten Hag has made De Jong his priority signing for the season but, over two months later, is no closer to landing the Dutch star.A fee has reportedly been agreed with Barcelona for around £65million, but the player continues to be unconvinced by a move to Old Trafford.Barca, though, remain in financial difficulty despite splashing out on the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, so it i...
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Aaron Ramsey signs for Nice

Aaron Ramsey of Juventus during a training session at JTC on July 13, 2022 in Turin, Italy.French Ligue 1 side Nice on Monday announced the arrival of Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey a week after the 31-year-old left Juventus with a year left to run on his contract.Ramsey joined Juve in 2019 as a free agent after spending almost eight years at Arsenal and won the Serie A title in his first campaign in Turin.Last season, he spent five months on loan at Rangers before helping his country to qualification for this year's World Cup with a play-off win over Ukraine.According to various sources Ramsey has signed a one-year contract with Nice.He is the fourth signing of the summer transfer window for the South Coast club after French midfielder Alexis from Lokomotiv Moscow, Polish goalkeeper Marcin...
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