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26Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Inter Miami signs Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico

Rodrigo De Paul Inter Miami has completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul from Atlético Madrid, the LaLiga club announced Friday. "Rodrigo de Paul bids farewell to Atletico Madrid and will continue his professional career at Inter Miami," Atlético said in a statement. Sources have told Football Flame that De Paul arrives on an initial loan until the end of 2025 with an option to make the transfer permanent. With just a year left on his contract in Madrid, the two sides were able to construct a deal that sees him become the latest star to make the move to Miami. De Paul, 31, will not be one of Miami's designated players initially, as the team's three spots are held by Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. Should a DP position become available at the end of his ...

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26Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Antonio scores twice in first West Ham start since near-fatal crash

Michail Antonio Michail Antonio scored twice in his first start for West Ham just seven months after a terrifying car crash left him needing surgery and fearing for his career. Antonio escaped the incident with a badly broken leg and had his femur bone put back together after it was shattered in four places. The forward had not featured in a match since crashing his Ferrari into a tree in December until he suited up for his national team last week. The 35-year-old was back on the pitch for Jamaica’s Gold Cup opener against Guatemala, coming off the bench in the 85th minute. And on Friday night, Antonio took another step in his recovery, playing 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors West Ham Under 21 friendly against Boreham Wood. It took him just 20 minutes to net a brace as the Hammers ma...

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25Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man United suffer major blow in the race to sign £60m forward

Ollie Watkins Of Aston Villa In Manchester United’s annual trawl through the Premier League for firepower, another door has been firmly shut. According to The Telegraph, Aston Villa have informed United that Ollie Watkins is not for sale. Not for £50 million, not for £80 million, not for any price. Watkins is theirs, and that’s the end of the conversation United, under Ruben Amorim’s emerging stewardship, have been seeking a dependable No 9 with top-flight credentials. Watkins, who scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in the Premier League last season, would tick most of the right boxes and is experienced enough to deliver immediately. But Villa, no longer the selling club of old, are drawing lines. It is not the first time Watkins has been pursued. Arsenal made an approach in Januar...

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25Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

Report: Liverpool have now joined the race for €40 million-rated Everton target

Boulaye Dia Of SS Lazio And Douglas Luiz Of Juventus FC Liverpool are interested in signing the Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz during the summer transfer window, and they will face competition from archrivals Everton. The 27-year-old Brazilian has been linked with a move back to the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. Liverpool could use more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Luiz could be the ideal acquisition for them. He played some of his best football in the Premier League with Aston Villa, and he has the physicality and technical attributes to play for a big club like Liverpool. The transfer to Juventus has not worked out, and they are prepared to sell Luiz for €40 million. According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Everton a...

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24Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Report: Bundesliga giants target Brighton midfielder in summer move

Facundo Buonanotte According to a report by Sky in Germany’s Patrick Berger, Borussia Dortmund have shown renewed interest in Brighton and Hove Albion’s young midfielder, Facundo Buonanotte. The Bundesliga side have followed his development since his early days at Rosario Central in Argentina, and now appear ready to make their interest more concrete. Buonanotte, still only 20 years old, spent last season on loan at Leicester City. Despite a promising individual campaign, the Foxes were relegated from the Premier League, casting a shadow over his loan spell. Nonetheless, the Argentine international continues to attract admirers for his technical ability and creative flair. Dortmund are no strangers to scouting young talents and polishing them into elite performers. From Jadon Sancho to J...

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24Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

‘It feels like home’: Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United

Marcus Rashford Of FC Barcelona England forward Marcus Rashford said Barcelona was a club where "dreams come true" as he joined the La Liga champion on Wednesday on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy. Media reports said that Barcelona would cover Rashford's wages this season after the player accepted a pay cut, with the option to buy set at around €30 million ($35.25 million) for the 27-year-old. "Very excited. I think it's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. So it feels like I am at home," Rashford told reporters following his unveiling. "Another factor is because the conversations I had with the manager (Hansi Flick) were positive. What he did last season was terrific. "...

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23Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Juventus is eyeing €75 million Inter Milan star

Marcus Thuram Juventus and Inter Milan share one of the fiercest rivalries in Italian football, and transfers between the two clubs remain rare. Historically, players who have featured for both sides have either moved as free agents or made the switch later in their careers, well past their peak. Juventus continue to hold the title of the most successful club in Italian football, though Inter Milan remain one of the country’s top teams. The Nerazzurri secured league titles in 2021 and 2024, ending Juventus’ dominant nine-year run with their triumph in 2021. Inter Milan currently boast a number of high-quality players, but the departure of manager Simone Inzaghi may force the club into making difficult financial decisions. While they are reluctant to lose key figures, there is now specula...

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23Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Rashford ‘gets green light’ to make Barca debut vs Vissel Kobe

Marcus Rashford Marcus Rashford is set to be officially unveiled as a Barcelona player this week and is being tipped to make his debut in the team’s first pre-season friendly. The Manchester United forward has passed a medical, signed his contract and is just waiting for his loan deal to be officially announced. According to Javi Miguel at AS, Rashford could then get his first minutes for the Blaugrana on Sunday on their pre-season tour. Miguel has posted on X: “Rashford gets the green light! He could play on July 27 against Kobe for a few minutes. His last match was at the end of April.” Barcelona are due to jet out to Asia on Thursday for the start of their tour, with their first game coming against Andres Iniesta’s former team. Rashford missed the end of last season through injury but...

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23Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Kylian Mbappe to take the #10 shirt at Real Madrid next season

Kylian Mbappe 9 Of Real Madrid C.F Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is set to wear the number 10 shirt from next season, according to a report by L’Equipe. According to the report, Mbappe never asked for the shirt, but it was the club’s decision to give it to the French superstar, who may wear it from next season. Real Madrid have the number 10 shirt vacant for the first time since 2017, when James Rodriguez left the club on loan, and the shirt was taken by Luka Modric. It makes sense for Mbappe to wear the shirt as he has also been wearing it for France National Team for a while now. If Mbappe takes the number 10 shirt, his current number will be left vacant, which could be taken up by any of Endrick or Gonzalo Garcia, should he stick with the first team next season. The only other pla...

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23Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Harry Maguire breaks silence on Man Utd U-turn after missing US pre-season tour

Harry Maguire Of Manchester United Manchester United's Harry Maguire has assured fans he will be joining the Reds' pre-season tour, despite missing their flight to the United States on Tuesday. The ex-Leicester City defender was subbed in at half-time during Saturday's 0-0 stalemate with Leeds United, only to be swapped out for Tyler Fredricson later in the match. Tuesday afternoon brought news that the 32 year old wouldn't be boarding the plane to the US with his teammates. The Reds are jetting off to Chicago for the Premier League summer series, featuring matches against West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton. However, Maguire has put any worries about his no-show to bed with a statement on his Instagram stories. "All is fine now," he reassured. "I will be travelling tomorrow (Wednesday) t...

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22Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea target £60m Bundesliga star as latest attacking signing

Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig Chelsea are thought to be targeting a move for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons with the Blues expecting to offload more attacking talent this summer, according to reports. Simons is expected to leave the Bundesliga club after their failure to secure Champions League football for the upcoming season. The Dutch international had joined RB Leipzig last summer on a permanent basis, with the deal worth an initial £43m, with a further £26m in possible add ons.Simons had spent two seasons on loan at the club from French giants PSG, while the former Barcelona academy prospect had also spent a year at PSV. The 22-year-old is believed to be open to a move to Chelsea this summer, with the Blues having held initial talks with his representatives.Chelsea have already str...

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22Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juventus open talks with La Liga giants for 27-year-old defender

Nahuel Molina Of Atletico De Madrid Atletico Madrid’s busy summer continues. While much of the attention has been taken up by a series of widely praised signings, namely Johnny Cardoso, Alex Baena and Matteo Ruggeri, Los Colchoneros will also have one eye on the exit door, as they seek to balance their squad. One player who seems on the threshold is Nahuel Molina. The World Cup-winner arrived as a big-money signing from Udinese three years ago, with Atletico spending €20m to finally solve their right-back issues after the exit of Kieran Trippier. However as time as gone on, Marcos Llorente has increasingly been installed as the go-to right-back. It has been established that both player and club are open to a move, with Atletico also needing to free up a non-European spot that Molina also...

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22Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

BUNDESLIGA

VfB Stuttgart in full alignment on playing hardball with Bayern Munich

Nick Woltemade Of Germany According to a report from Bild’s Julian Agardi (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), VfB Stuttgart is full aligned throughout the club on the hardline stance it has taken with Bayern Munich regarding a move for Nick Woltemade. Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle and sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth have the full support of the supervisory board to stay firm in the negotiations for Nick Woltemade. Club president Dietmar Allgaier and the club’s two shareholders, Porsche and Mercedes, are firmly behind the rejection of Bayern’s first two bids. Should Bayern fail to submit an ‘exceptional offer’, Stuttgart’s supervisory board is clearly in favor of Woltemade staying. Stuttgart are not relying on transfer revenues this summer. Porsche’s entry as a shareholder is expected to ...

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22Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid on the verge of missing out on right-back target

Jesus Areso Of CA Osasuna Atletico Madrid looked close to sealing a deal for Jesus Areso going into last weekend, with a deal close after personal terms were agreed. However his other primary suitor, Athletic Club, have come roaring back in their efforts to sign him. Areso is out of contract next season, and it is public knowledge that he will not sign a new deal at El Sadar. Sporting Director Braulio Vazquez has confirmed that Osasuna made him three renewal offers during last season, but all were turned down. He also has a €12m release clause, but has been linked with a move to both Atletico and Athletic for many months. Despite a move to Atletico seeming all but a done deal, Diario de Navarra, via MD, say that Areso is now on the verge of signing for Athletic. Los Leones have increased...

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21Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham sign defender on free transfer after Southampton exit

Kyle Walker-Peters West Ham United have completed the signing of Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer, securing the experienced full-back on a three-year deal. After five solid seasons at Southampton, the 28-year-old now begins a new chapter in East London, arriving with 145 Premier League appearances under his belt.His contract at St Mary’s expired at the end of June, allowing West Ham to move decisively and strengthen a position that required depth and versatility,. Walker-Peters had been close to joining Besiktas earlier this summer, but the Turkish club withdrew from negotiations, citing that he had requested to delay his arrival. West Ham capitalised swiftly, sealing the move before other suitors could return. The full-back will wear the No 2 shirt at the London Stadium and...

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21Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Marcus Rashford to join Barcelona on loan

Marcus Rashford 1 Manchester United centurion Marcus Rashford took one more step towards a final move away from his boyhood club this weekend, traveling to Barcelona to complete a loan move to the Catalan giants. The move includes coverage of Rashford’s wages and an option to make the arrangement permanent next summer. The news was widely reported this weekend, with The Athletic’s transfer news guru David Ornstein breaking the story on Saturday. The move was reportedly approved by Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who was looking for a left-wing/wide forward option to help boost an attacking group that scored 102 goals in La Liga last season as the club won its 28th top-flight title. He was being considered along with Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, but ...

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21Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Roma Signs Neil El Aynaoui From Lens

AS Romas New Signing Neil El Aynaoui After negotiations broke down with Palmeiras for Richard Rios, Frederic Massara quickly pivoted to finalize negotiations with RC Lens for Neil El Aynaoui. And with El Aynaoui officially signing a five-year contract earlier today, he becomes the first official signing of the Ricky Massara/Gian Piero Gasperini era. The 24-year-old French-born Moroccan international arrives from Ligue 1 side RC Lens for a €22 million fixed fee plus €3 million in bonuses. El Aynaoui was announced earlier on Sunday and will wear the number 8 shirt. El Aynaoui came through the Nancy youth system before transferring to Lens ahead of the 2023-24 season. He has played just over 1,500 league minutes each of the last two seasons, making 17 league starts in both seasons. This pas...

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20Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

PREMIER LEAGUE

New Burnley man Kyle Walker on the importance of pre-season

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Kyle Walker of Manchester City looks on as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley FC at Etihad Stadium on January 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. Kyle Walker wanted to get his Burnley move signed, sealed and delivered as soon as possible to give himself the best opportunity of integrating himself within Scott Parker’s squad. The experienced full-back has been away with the Clarets in Portugal this week as part of a warm weather training camp. It’s all part of Burnley’s preparations for the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season, which for them gets underway away to Walker’s former side Tottenham on Saturday, August 16. Having spent the last eight years winning virtually every trophy going with Manchester Cit...

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20Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Fiorentina look to reunite Franck Kessie with Stefano Pioli

Franck Kessie TORONTO, ON - JUNE 7: Franck Yannick Kessie #8 of Cote d'Ivoire runs with the ball against New Zealand during the second half of their Canadian Shield Tournament match at the BMO Field on June 7, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As per a report from TMW today, Fiorentina could bring Franck Kessie back to Italy. The Ivory Coast international spent a number of notable years in the Serie A, for both Atalanta and Milan. After that he went to Barcelona on a free and won La Liga. He currently plays for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. The biggest challenge for La Viola however will be his salary. Kessie currently earns €14m per season, an amount that is outside the purse strings of the club from Florence. Moving to Florence would require a large financial sacrifice from his e...

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20Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Ter Stegen not convinced surgery is best option for back problem

Marc Andre Ter Stegen Of Fc Barcelona Looks On Prior To The Laliga Match Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly “not convinced” he will undergo surgery to cure a back problem that is currently troubling the stopper. Ter Stegen has been training alone at the start of pre-season and has reportedly been advised by medical staff to go under the knife. According to Diario AS, the goalkeeper “isn’t keen” on having another operation and has asked for some thinking time as he mulls over the next course of action. Ter Stegen spent the majority of last season out injured after having surgery on a knee problem and is facing another four months out if he does agree to an operation. AS say Ter Stegen must decide by July 24 whether to go under the knife and it’s not clear yet what w...

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