July 2024 – Page 2 – Football Flame

Month: July 2024

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Man United are willing to sell £50m West Ham United target for just £10m

 Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manchester United have lowered their demands as they consider selling one of their defenders this summer.The Red Devils have made some big moves in the transfer market this summer.They have managed to sign striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Leny Yoro, while offloading players like Mason Greenwood, Donny van de Beek while also losing Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial following the expiry of their contracts.Now, Aaron Wan-Bissaka could soon be heading out of the club after joining the club back in 2019 for a fee of around of £50m (via BBC).According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils are willing to ...
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Arsenal have made an unbelievable transfer decision for a striker this summer

 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on December 31, 2023 in London, EnglandAlthough it’s unlikely anyone at the club will come out and say it in interviews, Arsenal really do need to win the Premier League title in 2024/25.By the end of the upcoming season, Mikel Arteta will have been at the helm for five and a half years, and backed to the hilt by his board during every transfer window.If he’s still unable to land silverware in the English top-flight, the Gunners hierarchy surely have to at least question what needs to happen in order for the Spaniard to be able to get over the line.Arteta will, of course, live or die by his transfer decisions, and one that he appears to have made recently is astonishi...
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Karim Adeyemi to Chelsea transfer truth clear for Enzo Maresca

Karim Adeyemi attends the first training session of Borussia Dortmund after the summer break on July 11, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken has insisted that Chelsea-linked Karim Adeyemi is not for sale.The 22-year-old has been one of several strikers linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Enzo Maresca looks to fix a major weakness in his squad. Nicolas Jackson endured a difficult first season in west London whilst Armando Broja could leave.And according to German outlet Bild, that has seen the Blues reportedly enter talks with Dortmund over a summer deal for Adeyemi. The forward had an injury-hit 2023/24 campaign but was still able to play a key role in their run to the Champions League final.Premier League rivals Liverpool have a...
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NEWS

Messi has already given his verdict on potential Tottenham swap deal

 Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament semi-final football match between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 9, 2024. Lionel Messi was honoured by his MLS club, Inter Miami, following his Copa América triumph with Argentina that made him the most decorated player in history with a record 45 titles.Ahead of Inter Miami's 2-1 league win over the Chicago Fire on Saturday at Chase Stadium, club president Jorge Mas presented Messi with a commemorative picture that had a montage of images of all the silverware the Argentina captain has won throughout his career displaying the number 45.The special event also featured fireworks and a video highlighting th...
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Ligue 1

Marseille working on loan with purchase clause for Arsenal star

Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Luton Town at Emirates Stadium on April 3, 2024 in London, England.Marseille are working on a deal to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah on loan with a mandatory purchase clause in the ongoing transfer window.The French giants have already signed Mason Greenwood from Manchester United and are set to finalise the capture of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.Roberto De Zerbi is looking to add more strength to Marseille’s attack and is keen to continue shopping in the Premier League.Nketiah has been discussed internally at the club for a while and Marseille reportedly tabled their first offer over the weekend.According to French sports daily L’Equipe, Marseille are working on signing the forwar...
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ONANA: We are going to fight for everything

 Andre Onana of FC Internazionale kicks the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match against Manchester City at Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. Andre Onana feels Manchester United are well prepared to have a much-improved season and insists Erik ten Hag's team will "fight for everything" in 2024/25.The Reds earned a first win of pre-season in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Rangers, which sets us up nicely ahead of our trip to the United States for Tour 2024, presented by Snapdragon.It will bring back fond memories for Onana, who made his debut for the club across the pond a year ago, and he is relishing the challenges ahead.“Very exciting because my first game at United was in America so I joined the team there,” Andre told MUTV's Zarah...
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Merino to Arsenal transfer clear for Arteta after £38m Calafiori agreement

 Arsenal are closing in on their second summer signing with a deal for Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna close to being finalised. Negotiations over a transfer have taken place during the last few weeks with the Gunners finally making a breakthrough in talks.On Saturday, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed that an agreement has finally been reached between the two clubs. Arsenal are set to pay €40million (£37.9m) with a further €5million (£4.2m) available in add-ons and a sell-on clause included in the move.While an agreement between Arsenal and Bologna is in place, the latter and his former club Basel still need to agree on the fee that will go to the Swiss club. As the final details are being wrapped up, Arsenal will hope to complete the signing of Calafiori before the end of the m...
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Manchester United ‘close’ to agreeing third deal as Antony plan revealed

 Adrien Rabiot of France poses for a portrait during the France Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 13, 2024 in Bad Lippspringe near Paderborn, Germany. Manchester United are reportedly getting close to agreeing a deal for free agent Adrien Rabiot.After getting deals over the line for Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, United are targeting a new central midfield. Casemiro and Scott McTominay continue to be linked with exits away from United while Sofyan Amrabat has still not completed a permanent move to Manchester after his loan spell from Fiorentina ended in June.Manuel Ugarte and Rabiot have both featured predominantly as potential options to reinforce Erik ten Hag's midfield options, and it appears that a deal for the latter could be on the cards, accordin...
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TRANSFERS

Tottenham close to agreeing midfielder transfer with Ligue 1 side

 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Denmark poses for a portrait during the Denmark Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 12, 2024 in Freudenstadt, Germany.Tottenham is about to finalize the transfer of a midfielder who has been a key part of the squad for several years, according to transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano.Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been at the center of rumors for weeks, being linked to clubs such as AC Milan or Galatasaray, according to various media outlets. However, the latest press leaks suggest that the Danish midfielder from Tottenham will head to France's Ligue 1.And no, it would not be Paris Saint-Germain, as this year, the historic rival of the Parisians, Olympique de Marseille, is reinforcing better than in previous tra@nsfer windows and has ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl eager to manage transfer window, help club adapt to changing landscape

Max Eberl, Board Member for Sport FC Bayern München poses at the field of play of the Allianz Arena after a press conference in which Eberl is introduced as the new Board Member for Sport on February 27, 2024 in Munich, Germany. The 50-year-old has signed a contract with the German record champions until 30 June 2027.Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl can look at roster numbers for the first team and know some things have to change — especially if more new players are being brought in.Eberl, though, thinks having a big roster is a necessity:”The transfer window runs until the end of August and we will probably have some more departures,” Eberl told Welt am Sonntag (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “We will have at least two more group matches in the Champions League, maybe even fou...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Report: Everton inform Manchester United that Branthwaite is not for sale

 Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Sheffield United at Goodison Park on May 11, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Everton are attempting to draw a line under Manchester United's half-hearted pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite by insisting that no further offers are welcome for the young defender.The Blues made their £70m valuation of Branthwaite clear when speculation arose earlier this year that the Red Devils would follow up their interest with an offer this summer but thus far they have not come close.Two derisory offers of £35m and £45m from United have been rejected out of hand by Everton thus far and now, according to David Ornstein in The Athletic, they have sent a clear message to Old Trafford that they have no intention of s...
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Howe pledges Newcastle commitment amid links to England coach role

 Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, celebrates following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St. James Park on March 30, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he is dedicated to the club and will remain as long as he is "happy and feels supported", amid reports linking him to the England head coach position following Gareth Southgate's exit.Southgate, in charge since 2016, announced his departure on Tuesday after England's second straight European Championship final defeat, this time a shattering 2-1 loss to Spain.It has been speculated that England will look for another homegrown replacement, with Howe or former Chelsea boss Graham Potter as frontrunners but they might a...
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West Ham’s opening bid for N’Golo Kante ‘is rejected by Al-Ittihad’

 N'Golo Kante of France celebrates victory after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Austria and France at Düsseldorf Arena on June 17, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. West Ham's opening £15m bid for N'Golo Kante has been rejected by Al-Ittihad, according to reports.The Hammers launched a shock bid to sign the former Chelsea star this week but their first offer has been rebuffed.Kante, 33, is thought to be happy in Saudi Arabia but could be tempted by a move back to the Premier League.The Athletic report that West Ham verbally offered £15m for the French star but Al-Ittihad have no intention of selling the midfielder.Any bid would have to be in the region of £25m for the Saudi side to consider a deal, according to The Athletic.West Ham's new manager, Julen Lopetegui, is sai...
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SERIE A

Juventus leave Chiesa, McKennie and others behind for pre-season camp

 Federico Chiesa of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Juventus at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 03, 2024 in Naples, Italy. Juventus fly out for their pre-season training retreat in Germany tomorrow, but coach Thiago Motta leaves behind some players, including Federico Chiesa.The Bianconeri will be staying for a week at the World of Sports complex in Herzogenaurach, the same venue that was Germany’s base for the EURO 2024 tournament this summer.Not all the players will be making the trip to Germany, though, as Thiago Motta is whittling down the squad for various reasons.Some are transfer-listed and trying to find new clubs, others are not in great physical shape and need to work more closely with the Juve...
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Burnley confirm signing of experienced goalkeeper Hladky

 Goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky of Ipswich Town is warming up during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Ipswich Town at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, on April 30, 2024.Burnley have announced the signing of experienced goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky on a free transfer from Ipswich.The 33-year-old has put pen to paper over a two-year deal at Turf Moor and becomes the club's fourth new addition of the summer after Shurandy Sambo, Lucas Pires and Andreas Hountondji.“I’m absolutely delighted to be here and get all the paperwork done," said the shot stopper.“I’ve heard a lot of things about Burnley and I’m well aware of this club. It’s got great history, an unbelievable fanbase and I knew it was the place for me.“I’m excited to get out and train today, I feel re...
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SERIE A

AC Milan wrap up signing of Spain captain Morata

 Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates after Dani Olmo of Spain (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Spain and Germany at Stuttgart Arena on July 05, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. AC Milan have completed the signing of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid. The 31-year-old, who captained Spain to Euro 2024 glory this summer, was tipped to move to the Saudi Pro League but Italian side AC Milan have won the race to secure his services. "AC Milan is proud to announce the signing of Álvaro Borja Morata Martín from Club Atlético de Madrid. Captain of the Spanish national team, with which he recently won the European Championship, Morata has signed with the Rossoneri until 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for an additi...
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Aston Villa confirm £18m signing on five-year contract

 Jaden Philogene of Hull City is celebrating after scoring his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Hull City at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, on April 24, 2024. Aston Villa have completed the signing of winger Jaden Philogene from Hull City.Everton and Ipswich Town both had £18m bids accepted for the exciting 22-year-old, who was even sensationally linked to Barcelona, but Villa swooped in to trigger the buy-back clause they inserted in their deal to sell Philogene last summer.Villa also had a 30% sell-on clause with Hull, which reports suggest takes the total cost of this deal down to £13.5m.Philogene becomes the second player to return to Villa this summer, following on from Cameron Archer, and is the seventh new ...
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Fulham seal £25 million agreement to sign 23-year-old Brazilian international

Andre Trindade da Costa Neto (17) of Brazil in action during the friendly match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 26, 2024. The friendly match organized due to Real Madrid star football player Vinicius Junior, has been targeted with racist attacks by the fans.Fulham have struck a deal with Fluminense for the services of Brazilian midfield sensation Andre Trindade.According to a report from Rudy Galetti, Fulham have agreed terms with Fluminense for the transfer of Andre Trindade. The Brazilian international who has had an incredible rise in recent seasons will be joining the Cottagers in a deal worth £25 million.Andre has come up the ranks at the Brazilian club and has been a part of their first team since the summer of 2021. The defensive m...
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TRANSFERS

Manchester City confirm Savio signing, officially ends Girona hopes of second loan spell

 Savio of Girona FC celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Atletico Madrid at Montilivi Stadium on January 03, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Earlier this year, strong reports emerged of Manchester City’s intention to sign Savio from Troyes, a fellow member of the City Football Group. The 20-year-old took La Liga by storm last season with a string of excellent performances for Girona, and that has now officially earned him a move to the Premier League champions.On Thursday, Man City made Savio’s signing official. He’s signed a five-year deal, and the expectation is that he will remain with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the upcoming 2024-25 season at the very least.Girona had hoped to re-sign Savio for their inaugural season a...
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Paqueta set to be available for almost all of next season despite spot-fixing charges

 Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between West Ham United FC and Sport-Club Freiburg at the Olympic Stadium on March 14, 2024 in London, England.West Ham could reportedly have Lucas Paqueta available for almost all of the 2024/25 season despite his betting charges.Paqueta was charged with breaching the Football Association's betting rules in May but the player denies any wrong doing.The Brazilian is understood to have been accused of deliberately being booked during four Premier League matches.Despite this, The Times have reported that Paqueta is able to still play for West Ham until the conclusion of the disciplinary process.The outlet's sources have also said that the result c...
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