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12Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Gianluigi Donnarumma Manchester United have reinforced their attack with three top signings this summer, and must now focus on improving things at the back. The Red Devils conceded 54 goals in the Premier League last season and Cameroonian shot stopper, Andre Onana, was one of their biggest weak links. To replace the African goalie at Man Utd, Ruben Amorim has set his sights on hiring the services of Italian international, Gianluigi Donnarumma. As per Spanish source, Fichajes, the deal to sign the Azzurri superstar from PSG is expected to be around £43.3million (50 million euros), and United are preparing the offer as they consider the figure a huge market opportunity. Donnarumma is one of the best goal keepers in world football and at 26, he has a long career head of him. The former AC...

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12Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin handed reality check as his next move edges closer after Everton exit

Dominic Calvert Lewin Everton are stepping up their summer transfer plans as they close in on their next signing. The new season is now less than a week away, and David Moyes will be hoping to put the finishing touches on his squad with some new additions. Everton are close to signing Jack Grealish after the Manchester City winger underwent a medical on Merseyside on Monday. These are exactly the kind of signings that a lot of Everton fans would have been hoping for this summer under the new owners. The Friedkins were keen to land a marquee signing, and they finally look like they have got their man in the 29-year-old forward. Whilst Everton appear to be on the rise, former striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains without a club, and he may be set for a reality check as one specific club ey...

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12Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Newcastle United plot £24.5m Leeds United transfer hijack after reluctant agreement

Bilal El Khannouss Newcastle United have been credited with a ‘strong interest’ in a 21-year-old attacking midfielder targeted by Leeds United. Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss is available this summer following The Foxes’ relegation to the Championship. The 21-year-old joined Leicester from Genk last summer for a reported £21million. The Belgian-born Morocco international made 32 Premier League appearances last season, scoring twice as Leicester were relegated back to the Championship. El Khannouss has been targeted by several Premier League clubs alerted to his availability and relatively low release clause reported to be £24.5million, which expires this week. The Telegraph have reported that Newcastle are looking to strike a deal to sign El Khannouss from Leicester and hold a ‘stro...

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11Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Nigerian football history

Nigerian Football In the world of football, Nigeria is a country that has a storied history that dates back decades. From producing talented players to winning prestigious international tournaments, the Nigerian football history is a fascinating narrative that has captivated fans around the globe. The roots of Nigerian football can be traced back to the early 20th century when the sport was introduced by British colonialists. As the popularity of football grew in Nigeria, so did the talent of its players. Names like Jay Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and Rashidi Yekini have become synonymous with Nigerian football excellence. One of the most notable achievements in Nigerian football history came in 1996 when the national team, known as the Super Eagles, clinched the gold medal at the Atlanta ...

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11Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manchester United Manchester United are pulling out all the stops to ensure they're in peak form for their Premier League curtain-raiser against Arsenal, with plans afoot for a behind-closed-doors friendly aimed at giving two key players some much-needed game time. United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been absent from recent pre-season friendlies as he battles back to full fitness. The squad are also yet to play alongside new recruit Benjamin Sesko, who was officially unveiled as a Red Devil over the weekend following his transfer from RB Leipzig. As per The Times, United are considering hosting a friendly at their Carrington training ground this week. The identity of the opposition has not yet been decided, but they're likely to take on local opposition. Should Onana not recover in time fo...

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11Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

De Winter set for Milan at 20m plus bonus

Koni De Winter Multiple sources are reporting that Milan have reached a verbal agreement with Genoa for Koni De Winter at €20m plus add-ons, with the defender accepting personal terms. The negotiations progressed rapidly throughout the day, having first been broken by La Gazzetta dello Sport this morning. They identified him as the ideal replacement for Malick Thiaw, who will have his Newcastle United medical tomorrow to complete a €40m transfer. De Winter had previously been linked with Inter, Juventus and Bournemouth, but Milan came in with a deal that seemingly suited everyone. According to Fabrizio Romano, the cost of the fixed fee is €20m, but other sources including MilanNews insist there are also add-ons. This would fit with the general belief the asking price was around €25m. Gen...

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11Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona wrap up pre-season with rout of Italy’s Como

Marcus Rashford Reigning Spanish champions Barcelona completed their pre-season preparations by thrashing Italian side Como 5-0 on Sunday in a game which signalled a thawing of relations with goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. Barca also gave Marcus Rashford a substitute's appearance two weeks after the England forward joined on loan from Manchester United. Double strikes from Fermín Lopez and Lamine Yamal and a first-half goal from Brazilian Raphinha completed the rout in the Joan Gamper Trophy. Played at the Johan Cruyff Stadium within the team's training complex, while Barcelona wait for the heavily delayed modernisation of the Camp Nou to be completed, Hansi Flick's team showed fluency as they prepare to begin their Liga title defence away to Mallorca on Saturday. Before kickoff on Su...

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11Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Crystal Palace upsets Premier League champion Liverpool to win Community Shield

Crystal Palace Crystal Palace beat Premier League champion Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday, with goalkeeper Dean Henderson reprising his penalty-saving heroics from the club's triumph in the FA Cup final. Substitute Justin Devenny scored the winning spot kick, after Mohamed Salah skied the Reds' first penalty and Henderson — who saved an Omar Marmoush penalty to help Palace win its first major trophy against Manchester City in May — saved efforts from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. "They were 2-1 up, you would think we were out of the game," Henderson said. "The manager said we would get chances in the second half ... and we deserved that in the end." New recruit Hugo Ekitike had put Liverpool ahead insid...

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10Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Carlos Baleba Manchester United finished their pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina (5-4 win on penalties), but it was a game that reaffirmed the club’s biggest need. Casemiro strengthened Ruben Amorim’s case of wanting a new athletic midfield, a demand that has reached Ineos, as seen with the chase for Carlos Baleba. Baleba is United’s top midfield target, but having spent north of £200m in the market already, it is far from an easy deal to make. Fabrizio Romano has now shared an exciting update, however, on United’s chase for Baleba, with the club repeating the process they undertook to secure Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Baleba, on paper, is United’s ideal midfielder, with the only negative point right now being Brighton’s asking price for the player, prompting United to l...

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10Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Adarabioyo reacts after Chelsea’s win over Boniface’s Leverkusen

Tosin Adarabioyo Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has shared his excitement after the Blues secured a 2-0 win over Victor Boniface’s Bayer Leverkusen in a preseason clash at Stamford Bridge. The Nigerian-descent centre-back was back in action after a spell out, featuring as Enzo Maresca’s men put in a solid performance. Goals from Brazilian duo Estêvão and João Pedro sealed the victory, which gave the London club a confident start to their summer preparations. Writing on his X (formerly Twitter) page after the game, the Super Eagles-eligible defender expressed his joy to be back playing for the Blues. “Back on the pitch, back with the fans, and back chasing wins.” he wrote. Estêvão opened the scoring inside the first 20 minutes, reacting quickest to a rebound to slot home on his debut. ...

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10Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool star is banned vs Bournemouth for Premier League opener

Ryan Gravenberch Liverpool will be without Ryan Gravenberch when they open their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth next Friday. The Netherlands international is serving a one-match ban after being sent off against Crystal Palace on the final day of last season. Gravenberch joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 but was restricted to just 12 Premier League starts during Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge. However, the talented midfielder soon became a key player following the appointment of Arne Slot and started all but one of the Reds’ league matches during his compatriot’s maiden campaign at the helm. Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Palace on the final game of last season after wrapping up the title almost a month previously. The Reds were forced to...

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10Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Everton given boost in pursuit of Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish Everton have been given a boost in their pursuit of Jack Grealish as the Manchester City outcast appears not to be part of Pep Guardiola's plans this season. Daily Mail Sport previously reported that Fenerbahce were knocked back with an ambitious move for the England international. In June, we revealed how the Merseyside club were monitoring the situation with the former Aston Villa man, who would become a marquee signing as they mark their move to a new stadium. Now, an approach has been made over the possibility of a season-long loan switch for Grealish, who is thought to be on around £300,000-a-week at City. Those with knowledge of the season believe a move may not materialise until late in the window, given the belief that a number of clubs who are interested are yet t...

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10Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Nunez leaves Liverpool to join Saudi’s Al-Hilal

Darwin Nunez Liverpool sold striker Darwin Nunez to Saudi side Al-Hilal, both clubs confirmed on Saturday, in a move that could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Nunez joined the Reds for an initial 75 million euros ($87 million, £65 million) from Benfica three years ago but has failed to live up to that price tag. The Uruguayan scored 40 goals in 143 appearances but slipped down the pecking order at Anfield under both Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot. According to reports in the British media, Al-Hilal will pay an initial 53 million euros for the 26-year-old. "Al-Hilal Club Company is pleased to announce the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool FC on a three-year contract," Al-Hilal said in a statement. Nunez was likely ...

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9Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Karim Adeyemi dreams of Bundesliga title with Borussia Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi Karim Adeyemi (23) was close to leaving Borussia Dortmund for Napoli in January with both clubs close to reaching a total agreement. But fast forward to now, and the German attacker could not be happier at die Schwarzgelben, where he dreams of winning a Bundesliga title. Speaking in an exclusive interview with WAZ, Adeyemi said: “I feel great here. Everything else will follow. Believe me: I finally, finally, finally want to drive around Borsigplatz with the fans. That’s a big dream of mine, and I want to fulfill it one day.” The 23-year-old is alluding to Dortmund’s title celebrations which take place in the square, just a 30 minute walk from Dortmund train station. Adeyemi scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists in 41 games across all competitions last season, his best r...

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9Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

Lille reach agreement with Real Betis for Romain Perraud

Romain Perraud According to a report from Foot Mercato and confirmed by L’Équipe, Lille OSC reached an agreement last night to sign Romain Perraud (27) from Real Betis for €3.5m, including bonuses. This is the same amount that the Spanish club paid for the left-back last summer when they signed him from Southampton FC on a contract lasting until 2029. Perraud is reportedly expected to arrive in Lille today and will travel with the squad for tomorrow’s preseason friendly against West Ham United at the London Stadium. His arrival marks the end of Lille’s hunt for a new starting left-back, which had been a priority for the club following the departures of Gabriel Gudmundsson, Mitchel Bakker, and Ismaily. Lille had been considering a move for David Møller Wolfe (23). However, they were u...

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9Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Alejandro Garnacho Manchester United are heading into the final weekend before the Premier League season returns full of optimism. New centre-forward Benjamin Sesko is expected to be introduced as a United player on Saturday while Sir Jim Ratcliffe opened the new £50 million Carrington training ground on Friday. Of course, before the summer transfer window closes, United will be keen to complete more business - both ins and outs. With this in mind, Football Flame has taken a closer look at the stories circling around United with the Premier League campaign little more than a week away. According to The Telegraph, United have informed Chelsea that they are only willing to sell Alejandro Garnacho if they receive £50m this summer. Enzo Maresca's team are believed to have completed all of th...

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SERIE A

Atalanta prepare legal action against Lookman

Ademola Lookman Serie A club Atalanta are preparing to take legal action against Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman after the Nigerian left Italy without permission and refused to attend training sessions in protest over the club’s rejection of Inter Milan’s transfer bid. The 27-year-old winger has gone on an unauthorised vacation following Atalanta’s decision to turn down Inter’s latest offer, with the club’s hierarchy considering his behaviour completely unacceptable. According to Football Italia, the Percassi family have prepared legal action that could result in a costly fine for Lookman, who has also refused to communicate with the club since departing Italy. “After missing a few training sessions with Atalanta, Lookman has decided to leave Italy and go on an extra summer vacatio...

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9Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen reappointed as Barcelona captain

Marc Andre Ter Stegen The saga involving Barcelona and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has taken several twists on Friday, and an amicable resolution having now been reached between the two parties following developments over the last 24 hours. On Thursday, Barcelona confirmed that they had opened disciplinary proceedings against Ter Stegen as a result of him refusing to sign the medical document that the club intended to pass over to La Liga in regards to his surgery. Because of this, he was also stripped of the captaincy. Barcelona have been seeking to use 80% of Ter Stegen’s salary to register Joan Garcia, with their belief that the 33-year-old will be out of action for in excess of four months following back injury. The player initially refused, but he has now relented. As per an official stat...

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8Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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manchester united transfer news: Gianluigi Donnarumma eye Old Trafford

Gianluigi Donnarumma Gianluigi Donnarumma is reportedly interested in joining Manchester United, with Paris Saint-Germain closing in on the signing of a new goalkeeper. Donnarumma is widely considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world and he has played a key role in PSG's recent success. The Italy captain made 47 appearances across all competitions last season, helping PSG win the Champions League, Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France as they became the first French club to win a continental treble. However, Donnarumma is only under contract through 2026 and talks over a new deal appear to have stalled. According to a report from L'Equipe, PSG have agreed a deal to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. The report states that a fee of €40million (£35m) has been agreed for the 23-year-...

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8Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern Munich boss denies Nicolas Jackson links: “Our squad is set.”

Nicolas Jackson Bayern Munich board-member-for-sport Max Eberl was quick to deny rumors linking the German record champions with Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Eberl spoke to reporters both before kickoff and after the full-time whistle in a pre-season friendly against Tottenham at the Allianz Arena. Bayern achieved a 4-0 victory over Spurs, with young prospects Jonah Kusi-Asare and the highly touted Lennart Karl both scoring goals. Prior to kickoff, Eberl spoke of the importance of giving youngsters from the FCB developmental campus a chance this season. “We are very, very satisfied thus far,” Eberl – as quoted by transfermarkt.de – “We have signed three players [in Jonathan Tah, Luis Diaz, and Tom Bischof] we really wanted. We are going through a difficult period due to long-term i...

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