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Aston Villa sign Axel Disasi on a loan deal
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Aston Villa sign Axel Disasi on a loan deal

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Axel Disasi of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. Axel Disasi will spend the rest of the season on loan at Aston Villa, after a late-late move on transfer deadline day was confirmed following quite a few twists and turns in the last couple days. Disasi had been mooted to be on the transfer list all along in this window, having not seen much Premier League action in the first half of the season, but interest didn’t materialize until late. At that point, both Villa and Tottenham Hotspur tussled over his favor, with the latter getting amusingly rejected not once but twice by the player. Chelsea might have preferred to do business with Spurs — shock!...
Fiorentina sign Ndour from PSG for 5m plus sale clause
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Fiorentina sign Ndour from PSG for 5m plus sale clause

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 11: Cher Ndour (73) of Besiktas celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team between Besiktas and Bodrum FK at Besiktas Park on January 11, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Fiorentina have officially signed Italy Under-21 international Cher Ndour from Paris Saint-Germain for €5m plus 50 per cent of his sell-on fee. The midfielder had been on loan at Besiktas, but had to terminate that agreement five months early after 22 competitive appearances in which he contributed one goal and two assists. He had also been linked with Genoa, Lazio, Torino and Bologna, but ultimately signed for Fiorentina after undergoing a medical yesterday. Ndour completed the transfer for a low-cost fee of just €5m, although as part of the agreement, Paris Saint-Germain will pocket 50 per...
Man United dealt huge Martinez blow as injury timescale is revealed
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Man United dealt huge Martinez blow as injury timescale is revealed

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United is stretchered off of the pitch after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC at Old Trafford on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez looks set to miss the rest of the Premier League season with a serious knee injury. The Argentina international exited Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace on a stretcher and was visibly in a lot of pain. According to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, a scan has since confirmed that Martinez has torn his anterior cruciate ligament. If that report is correct then Martinez is unlikely to be fully fit again for at least another six months, possibly much longer. The in...
Arsenal heading for Newcastle ‘to score three, four-Martinelli
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Arsenal heading for Newcastle ‘to score three, four-Martinelli

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Thomas Partey celebrates scoring Arsenal's 2nd goal with Gabriel Martinelli and his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC at Emirates Stadium on February 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Gabriel Martinelli says Arsenal will go to Newcastle in Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg looking to “score three, four, five” after the confidence boost of Sunday’s 5-1 Premier League win over Manchester City. Arsenal trail 2-0 from the first leg but intend to channel the emotion of a statement victory against City, which took in crowing at the discomfort of their rivals – especially that of Erling Haaland. The City striker angered Arsenal after the 2-2 draw betw...
Barcelona find an unexpected opportunity to cut their deficit in La Liga
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Barcelona find an unexpected opportunity to cut their deficit in La Liga

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 01: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against Deportivo Alaves at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on February 01, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. After starting the 2024-25 season in blazing fashion, which allowed FC Barcelona to go atop the La Liga table with a whopping 9-point lead at one point, the Blaugranes lost most of their steam in the final stretch of the last year. The overturn of fortunes was so bad that currently, the Catalans are seven points behind the leaders, Real Madrid, and 6 points behind the second-placed Atletico Madrid. However, as Mundo Deportivo has noted, Barcelona have a golden chance to...
Salah’s controversial penalty fires Liverpool nine points clear
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Salah’s controversial penalty fires Liverpool nine points clear

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after he scored his second goal for 0-2 during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England.  Mohamed Salah's controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday. Arne Slot's side took the lead in the first half when Salah netted with a penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo appeared to trip over his own feet rather than go down from Lewis Cook's challenge. Bournemouth were left outraged after referee Darren England's on-field decision was upheld by VAR. "The referee's call of penalty was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed to have ...
Wood hits hat-trick as flying Forest thrash Brighton 7-0
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Wood hits hat-trick as flying Forest thrash Brighton 7-0

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood (left) celebrates after his team mate Morgan Gibbs-White (not shown) scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at City Ground on February 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England.  Chris Wood netted a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest thrashed Brighton 7-0 to reignite their charge towards next season's Champions League at the City Ground on Saturday. Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Jota Silva were also on target after Lewis Dunk's own goal opened the scoring in an astonishing performance from Nuno Espirito Santo's men as they bounced back from a 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth last weekend. Victory takes Forest level on points with second-placed Arsenal and ...
Torino Sign Elmas from RB Leipzig
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Torino Sign Elmas from RB Leipzig

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 03: Elif Elmas #6 of RB Leipzig reacts during a pre-season friendly match between RB Leipzig and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Chase Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) Bundesliga powerhouse RB Leipzig confirmed Elif Elmas’ switch to Serie A underachievers Torino on loan with an option to buy. Indeed, the German club issued a statement on Friday to announce the agreement. “We wish Eljif every success in Turin,” sporting director Marcel Schafer noted in the official press release. “The loan is currently the best solution for everyone. Eljif will get the opportunity to gain a lot of playing practice in a league he knows well.“Leipzig revealed Elmas’ move to Torino on the same day they secured Xav...
Vinicius says wants ‘many more years’ at Real Madrid
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Vinicius says wants ‘many more years’ at Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Vinicius Junior player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on January 30, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Vinicius has silenced rumours about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to stay at Real Madrid for "many more years" in an interview published on Friday. "Being able to keep making history here is very important for me and my family. I hope to stay in the team for many more years," he told club media. Spanish media had reported that Vinicius, 24, received a stratospheric offer to join a club in Saudi Arabia, which has attracted stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar in recent years. Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week, joining a pantheon of legends includin...
Jhon Duran joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr from Villa
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Jhon Duran joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr from Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Jhon Duran of Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and West Ham United FC at Villa Park on January 26, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Jhon Duran has completed his transfer from Aston Villa to Al Nassr as the Saudi Pro League side bolstered their forward line for the second half of the season. Durán's form this season had seen him garner considerable attention from clubs in Europe and beyond, and the €77 million fee plus add-ons for his services stands as a coup for Stefano Pioli's team, who already boast Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané among their ranks. Durán, 21, has scored 12 goals in 29 games this season for Villa, including memorable long-range strikes against Everton in the Premier League and Bayern Munich in the Cham...
Fiorentina set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo
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Fiorentina set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo

STADIO GRANDE BERGAMO, BERGAMO, ITALY - 2025/01/14: Nicolo Zaniolo of Atalanta Bc looks on during the Serie A football match between Atalanta Bc and Juventus Fc. The match ends in a tie 1-1. Serie A side Fiorentina are now set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo, who is currently on a loan stint at Atalanta. ViolaNews have reported that the winger could actually arrive in Florence today and undergo a medical with Fiorentina over a move. His loan stint at La Dea will be cut short and after that, he will move to Fiorentina on a loan deal. La Viola will have an option to buy him permanently for a fee of €16 million but it will become an obligation to buy, if he played 65 percent of the games in the remainder of the season. He will earn €2 million per season, which is what he currently earns at Atalanta...
Son Heung-min plays strong 1st half, Tottenham reach Europa League knockouts with win
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Son Heung-min plays strong 1st half, Tottenham reach Europa League knockouts with win

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur FC and Gottfrid Rapp of IF Elfsborg in action during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Tottenham Hotspur and IF Elfsborg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 30, 2025 in London, England. Captain Son Heung-min looked dangerous in his 45 minutes as his Tottenham Hotspur clinched a knockout berth at a continental tournament with a victory at home. Spurs defeated the Swedish side IF Elfsborg 3-0 in their final league-phase match of the UEFA Europa League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Thursday (local time). By improving to 17 points on five wins, two draws and one loss, Spurs finished the league phase in fourth place and grabbed a ticket to the round of 16 as a seeded team. The Europa Le...
Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson
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Genoa sign Onana and Ellertsson

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 26: Jean Onana of Besiktas during the UEFA Europa League match between Ajax v Besiktas at the Johan Cruijff Arena on September 26, 2024 in Amsterdam Netherlands. Genoa have officially signed midfielder Jean Onana from Besiktas and Venezia forward Mikael Egill Ellertsson. The Grifone continue to revamp the squad during the January transfer window and completed two signings over the last 24 hours. However, in the case of Ellertsson, he will not come to Marassi until next season, as he is going to remain at Venezia until June 30 on loan. The cost of that operation was reported to be €3.5m in cash. Onana also underwent his medical this afternoon and put pen to paper for the loan from Besiktas with an option to buy at the end of the season. The 25-year-old ha...
Almiron rejoins Atlanta United from Newcastle
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Almiron rejoins Atlanta United from Newcastle

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United FC at St Mary's Stadium on January 25, 2025 in Southampton, England. Miguel Almiron has rejoined former side Atlanta United from Newcastle United on a permanent deal, the MLS side confirmed. It brings an end to the forward's five-year spell at St. James' Park, where he made over 200 appearances and scored 30 goals. The Paraguay international was Newcastle's club-record signing in 2019, when he arrived in a £20 million ($26m) deal from Atlanta. The 30-year-old's standout season for the club came in 2022-23, where he scored 11 goals and assisted a further four to help Newcastle secure Champions League qua...
Man City and PSG win to advance in Champions League
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Man City and PSG win to advance in Champions League

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with Savinho and Ederson after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Manchester City and Club Brugge KV at City of Manchester Stadium on January 29, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Manchester City stayed in the Champions League, barely. Paris Saint-Germain saved its elite status in style. Both had risked embarrassing exits before winning on Wednesday, grateful to be among the 24 teams in the knockout stage. In the new playoffs-round draw Friday, they will also find defending champion Real Madrid or Bayern Munich who finished in mid-table after the 36-team standings was finalized. City flirted with a disaster before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 ...
Leverkusen say Boniface will stay amid Saudi bid
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Leverkusen say Boniface will stay amid Saudi bid

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - JANUARY 20: Victor Boniface of Leverkusen looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 training at Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion on January 20, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images) Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia. Boniface had been left out of the squad in Leverkusen's preparations for their 2-0 win over Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Alonso had said Tuesday it was due to talks with an unnamed club. German media had reported the negotiations were with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, and involved a fee of €70 mil...
Dortmund to appoint Niko Kovac as Manager
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Dortmund to appoint Niko Kovac as Manager

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MARCH 16: Niko Kovac, Head Coach of VfL Wolfsburg reacts during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Augsburg at Volkswagen Arena on March 16, 2024 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images) (Photo by Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images) Borussia Dortmund is set to appoint Niko Kovac as the club’s new head coach. Dortmund’s managing director of sport, Lars Ricken, confirmed reports that the club had reached an agreement with the former Frankfurt, Bayern, Monaco and Wolfsburg coach this week. “We have reached an agreement in principle with Niko Kovac,” Ricken said to DAZN after Dortmund’s Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk (3-1). “He will take over the team on Sunday.” That means interim coach Mike Tullberg will be in charge when ...
Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw train with squad but not included against Fcsb
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Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw train with squad but not included against Fcsb

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United takes part ind the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 training and press conference at the Carrington Training complex on January 29, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) Marcus Rashford joined his team-mates as Luke Shaw returned to group training on the eve of Manchester United’s Europa League game against FCSB but neither made the trip to Romania. Shaw featured in Ruben Amorim’s first three matches in charge, only for the left-back to suffer his latest injury setback that has kept him out since the start of December. Shaw’s return to the fold comes as a boost for United, who are seeking to bolster the left flank by bringing in Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu before Monday’s transfe...
Sparta ends Champions League campaign in Leverkusen
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Sparta ends Champions League campaign in Leverkusen

28 January 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Leverkusen: Soccer, Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen - Sparta Prague, Final training, BayArena: Leverkusen's Patrik Schick in action at the final training session. Photo: Federico Gambarini/dpa (Photo by Federico Gambarini/picture alliance via Getty Images) Sparta Prague will conclude their Champions League journey Wednesday with a match against Bayer Leverkusen, marking the end of their first appearance in the competition in 19 years. The German champions feature former Sparta players Matěj Kovář and Patrik Schick, who has scored 17 goals this season. Leverkusen has secured a playoff spot and aims to finish in the top eight for a direct round of 16 berth. Sparta, currently 29th in the 36-team standings, was eliminated after a 0-1 l...
Wolves Star ‘Keen’ To End Molineux Spell
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Wolves Star ‘Keen’ To End Molineux Spell

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Carlos Forbes of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Newcastle United FC at Molineux on September 15, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images) One of Wolves’ loan stars is ‘keen’ to end his stint at Molineux and head back to his parent club this month, according to The Athletic. Vitor Pereira is trying to drive Wolves away from the drop zone in the Premier League and the club are active in the window, with Kevin Danso a key target. Players could also go and Carlos Forbes may be one of them. The Portugal Under-21 international joined the Premier League side on a season-long loan from Ajax in the summer. His loan spell, th...
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