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Wolves confirm cut-price sale of one of most expensive players in club history

5Aug

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Wolves confirm cut-price sale of one of most expensive players in club history

Goncalo Guedes Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that Goncalo Guedes has signed for Real Sociedad on a permanent deal.Back in 2022, the West Midlands outfit shelled out £27.5m to secure the signature of the Portugal international from Valencia. Although big things were expected of the versatile attacker, he left Molineux on loan less than six months later having failed to settle at the club.Three loan stints followed - two at former club Benfica and one at Villarreal - before he spent the 2024-25 campaign at Wolves. However, the 28-year-old was never more than a backup option. Despite racking up 29 Premier League appearances last season, just 987 minutes were accumulated. Guedes scored what turned out to be a consolation goal during a 3-1 pre-season friendly defeat to Lens...

Mohamed Salah scores as Liverpool unleash £270m new signings against Athletic

5Aug

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Mohamed Salah scores as Liverpool unleash £270m new signings against Athletic

Mohamed Salah Liverpool showcased £270million-worth of new signings in the 3-2 friendly victory over Athletic Bilbao but the goals still went to established Premier League winners Mohamed Salah – who also missed a late penalty – and Cody Gakpo. Florian Wirtz’s first look at Anfield gave fans a glimpse of why the club made him their – and with add-ons potentially a British – record signing with some clever touches and interplay and almost the opening goal. Head coach Arne Slot believes the Germany international will replace the creativity they lost from the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid. “I think there is always room for improvement in every department and we have added a few, in my opinion, extra weapons,” said the Dutchman.“Florian has a lot of creativity ...

Tottenham plot €50 million raid on La Liga top-four club for 25-year-old midfielder

5Aug

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Tottenham plot €50 million raid on La Liga top-four club for 25-year-old midfielder

Conor Gallagher Tottenham are readying a €50 million offer to test Atletico Madrid’s resolve on Conor Gallagher ahead of the coming period. According to Fichajes, Tottenham are still interested in a move for Conor Gallagher, and are ready to make a €50 million bid for the midfielder. Thomas Frank wants to reinforce his midfield area despite the loan arrival of Joao Palhinha, as Spurs have had a long-standing interest in the current Atletico Madrid star. Tottenham have not lost sight of Conor Gallagher despite the midfielder making his move to Atletico Madrid last summer. Spurs have had an interest in the England international midfielder during the last two summer windows, but there were complications back then as he used to play for London rivals Chelsea. Since his move...

Bergomi stresses the importance of Lookman to Inter

4Aug

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Bergomi stresses the importance of Lookman to Inter

Ademola Lookman Inter Milan icon Giuseppe Bergomi has weighed in on how Ademola Lookman would slot into the Nerazzurri lineup, as the club continues to pursue the Nigerian winger in a deal with Atalanta, Bold Sports reports. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Bergomi praised Lookman’s attacking quality and goal-scoring record but emphasized that integrating him into Inter’s starting XI would require tactical rethinking—especially in midfield. “Thuram on the right, Lautaro up front, and Lookman on the left — you can find a team in that,” Bergomi said. “I don’t dispute Lookman’s value. He’s scored more than 50 goals in three years and is one of the best strikers in Serie A. But finding the balance is crucial.” The former Italy and Inter defender suggested that for a front three of...

Joshua Kimmich breaks down Bayern Munich’s 2-1 win over Olympique Lyon

4Aug

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Joshua Kimmich breaks down Bayern Munich’s 2-1 win over Olympique Lyon

Joshua Kimmich Bayern Munich prevailed 2-1 over French side Olympique Lyon in its preseason opener on Saturday in a game that saw a lot of new faces feature for the Bavarians. It was a bright start, and captain Joshua Kimmich promised that there’s more to come.“We had chances, especially in the second half. We could have scored another goal or two. You could tell we weren’t starting from scratch, but that there was a certain balance,” Kimmich offered in his analysis of the match (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). Like his coaches and teammates, Kimmich also weighed in on Bayern’s biggest arrival of the summer — former Liverpool FC winger Luis Díaz. And he had simply this to say: “Luis Díaz is someone who loves football and always has a smile on his face.” Sounds like a perfect f...

Napoli lose friendly 2-1 to Brest on Milinkovic-Savic debut

4Aug

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Napoli lose friendly 2-1 to Brest on Milinkovic-Savic debut

Lorenzo Lucca Lorenzo Lucca scores for the second game in a row and Vanja Milinkovic-Savic made his Napoli debut, but Antonio Conte’s men lost 2-1 to Stade Brestois. This was the opportunity for new goalkeeper Milinkovic-Savic to make his debut following the transfer from Torino. Summer additions Sam Beukema, Kevin De Bruyne, Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang were also in the starting XI, but players like Scott McTominay, Alessandro Buongiorno, Alex Meret, Matias Olivera and Billy Gilmour were not fully fit.David Neres had several early chances, while Giacomo Raspadori and Beukema efforts were straight at the goalkeeper. It was Brest who broke the deadlock with Ludovic Ajorque surprising Amir Rrahmani, then the same striker was ready to nod in a Romain Del Castillo cross. De Bruyne...

Barca told Rashford is a ‘better’ signing than Nico Williams

4Aug

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Barca told Rashford is a ‘better’ signing than Nico Williams

Marcus Rashford Former Barcelona president Nico Gaspart is never shy of an opinion or two and is confident Marcus Rashford will be a better signing for the club than Nico Williams. Gaspart has already hit out at Nico for snubbing a move to Catalunya and now says that Rashford is the better player.“Well, first of all for me Marcus Rashford is better than Nico, from here on I don’t care what [Iñaki Williams] can say,” he said, per Sport. “The player has used us in a good way, he has gotten a good contract, I’m happy for him. I don’t understand Athletic’s disgust and anger, I have signed many important players from Bilbao such as Zubizarreta and I always got on well with the president.” Gaspart is also excited to see how Hansi Flick’s side can do in the new season after winning th...

Amorim backs Fernandes’ criticism of ‘lazy’ United

4Aug

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Amorim backs Fernandes’ criticism of ‘lazy’ United

Ruben Amorim Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has backed Bruno Fernandes' criticism of the performance in their 2-2 draw with Everton by saying he's happy for his players to call it out if they see a drop in standards. Fernandes branded parts of the display at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday as "lazy." And asked afterwards whether he supported his captain's claim, Amorim insisted he doesn't have a problem with players pulling each other up as he continues his drive to improve the culture at Old Trafford. "I think I'm happy for the players to have that feeling," said Amorim. "It's saying that they understand the situation. So, it's a good feeling. I think the momentum of the tour was perfect."We had the weeks to work with a good environment, good feeling, and then we go back...

Miami says Messi injury ‘minor,’ no return date set

4Aug

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Miami says Messi injury ‘minor,’ no return date set

Lionel Messi Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi suffered a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg on Saturday night in the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa at Chase Stadium. The timeline for his return remains undetermined and will depend on the response to treatment, according to the club. "Messi underwent medical tests to evaluate the extent of the muscle discomfort he experienced during last night's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, which forced him to leave the field," said Inter Miami in a press release."The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment." Messi felt the strain early in the match on Saturday after coming into contact with Necaxa's Raul Sanchez and Alexis Peña w...

3Aug

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Joao Palhinha joins Tottenham

Joao Palhinha Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the signing of Joao Palhinha from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. The Portuguese midfielder has joined on an initial loan, however, various reports have stated that there is an option to buy. Palhinha joins Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel, Mohammed Kudus and Kota Takai on the list of reinforcements added to Thomas Frank's squad so far this summer.As has been the case with other signings made under Technical Director Johan Lange - appointed in November 2023 - the deal moved quickly. That is partly down to the fact that Spurs have developed a great relationship with the Bavarian club following moves which saw Harry Kane and Eric Dier move to Germany, and Tel arrive in North London in January, before making the loan move permanent e...

‘He will be a substitute’ – Lewandowski told to leave Barca for Saudi Arabia

3Aug

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‘He will be a substitute’ – Lewandowski told to leave Barca for Saudi Arabia

Robert Lewandowski Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been warned his time at the Catalan giants is up and it’s time to head to Saudi Arabia. Clubs in the Middle East are believed to be keen on Lewandowski, although it’s thought he won’t move this summer. Poland legend Jan Tomaszewski has had his say on the issue and explained why Lewandowski should leave Camp Nou. “Robert should finish his time at Barcelona right now and go to a ‘lighter’ club in Saudi Arabia, as the best players in the world have done, except Messi,” he told Super Express. “Let’s face it, this is the end. Robert is not very popular in the team, and the best players in Barcelona don’t pass the ball to him“He stood firm. Of course, he has every right to stay. But he must realise that next season he wil...

Napoli reignite interest in Liverpool winger Chiesa

2Aug

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Napoli reignite interest in Liverpool winger Chiesa

Federico Chiesa Napoli are considering a move for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, reports from Italy claim, after the former Juventus player has been considered surplus to requirements by the Premier League champions. According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport, Napoli had been caught in two minds over whether to pursue a new winger or a full-back. After missing out on Swiss forward Dan Ndoye to Nottingham Forest, the Neapolitan side turned their attention to Girona defender Miguel Gutierrez but the deal has reportedly been put on hold. Therefore, Napoli return to their pursuit of a winger.Chiesa amongst names linked to NapoliChiesa is not the only winger linked to Napoli. Two more Premier League outcasts in Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling and Manchester City’s Jac...

RB Leipzig leave Xabi Simons out of friendly squad amid Chelsea interest

2Aug

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RB Leipzig leave Xabi Simons out of friendly squad amid Chelsea interest

Xavi Simons Chelsea target Xavi Simons has not been included in RB Leipzig's pre-season friendly against Atalanta this afternoon.The Blues are plotting their latest move in the transfer window and have pinpointed the Dutch talent as their newest target. football.london reported this week that Enzo Maresca's side were preparing an opening bid for Simons after progress in talks with the Bundesliga side. The 22-year-old opened negotiations with the Stamford Bridge club last week with personal terms being agreed days later.Chelsea have already bolstered their attacking ranks with the signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, while reports suggest highly-rated Netherlands centre-back Jorrel Hato is close to reaching an agreement over a switch to west London.Simons' absence from the Leipzi...

Tottenham ‘in talks to sign £44m ex-Premier League star on loan’

1Aug

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Tottenham ‘in talks to sign £44m ex-Premier League star on loan’

Joao Palhinha Tottenham's summer business under new boss Thomas Frank will reportedly continue with talks over what would be their fourth signing of the transfer window. Spurs have already moved quickly to reshape their squad ahead of the new campaign, securing a £55million deal for Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, and strengthening their defence with Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai. The north London club have already missed out on one midfield target, Morgan Gibbs-White, who had been expected to undergo a medical before a dramatic U-turn saw him sign a new contract at Nottingham Forest last week. But it appears that setback has only accelerated efforts to add another figure to the spine of Frank’s team. Now, Spurs are in advanced talks with Bayern Munich over a loan deal for former Fulham sta...

De Jong decides: Barca midfielder reveals stance over contract extension

1Aug

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De Jong decides: Barca midfielder reveals stance over contract extension

Frenkie De Jong Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has confirmed his intention to sign a new deal with the club. De Jong has been linked with a move away on a number of occasions during his six-year stay with the Catalan giants. Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs that have previously shown an interest, but the Dutchman ultimately resisted any transfer temptation to stay put in Barcelona. De Jong has now entered the final 12 months of his contract, raising the possibility that he could depart at the end of the 2025-26 season. However, the 28-year-old has no intention of leaving the club, insisting that he is planning to put pen to paper on a new deal. "I have not renewed my contract, otherwise you would have known," De Jong told reporters on Thursday. "But I am very ha...

United cruise over Bournemouth in Premier League US friendly

31Jul

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United cruise over Bournemouth in Premier League US friendly

Rasmus Hojlund Goals from Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and teenager Ethan Williams sealed an encouraging result for Ruben Amorim's side at a rainy, windswept Soldier Field. United, who had opened their tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday, were always in control against the Cherries, taking the lead after just eight minutes through Hojlund. Dorgu curled in an inviting cross from the left flank and Denmark international team-mate Hojlund timed his run and jump to perfection to glance a header past Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.Dorgu then doubled United's lead in the 25th minute, latching on to a clever, lofted quick free-kick from Mason Mount, muscling his way into the area and sliding a cool finish beneath the advancing Petrovic. Diallo bund...

Real Madrid ‘lower’ Rodrygo price amid Arsenal links as Zinchenko approach made

31Jul

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Real Madrid ‘lower’ Rodrygo price amid Arsenal links as Zinchenko approach made

Rodrygo 1 Arsenal face Tottenham in their next pre-season fixture on Thursday. Mikel Arteta's side take on Spurs in Hong Kong looking to make it three successive victories after beating AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore. It has been a positive start to pre-season both on and off the pitch for the Gunners, who have signed six players and are looking to get their incoming transfer business wrapped up before the start of the new campaign. Real Madrid are willing to reduce their £78million asking price for Rodrygo in the hope that Arsenal and Liverpool will reconsider their stances, it has been claimed. Spanish outlet AS reports that Liverpool are cooling their interest after welcoming Hugo Ekitike in a £79m deal and shifting their focus to striker Alexander Isak. Meanwhile, Arsenal...

Chelsea agree deal for Ajax defender Hato

31Jul

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Chelsea agree deal for Ajax defender Hato

Jorrel Hato Chelsea have agreed a deal for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato for an initial fee of £37m, subject to the Dutch club's supervisory board approval. The 19-year-old Dutchman is expected to sign a seven-year contract lasting until 2032 and will complete a medical, having been given the green light to travel to west London. Chelsea consider Hato a talented young option to add competition to the backline, where he is capable of playing at either left-back or in central defence. Hato made his senior debut for Ajax in February 2023 at just 16 years and 335 days old, making him the third-youngest player ever to feature in an Eredivisie game for the club He has made 75 appearances for the Eredivisie side and made his senior debut for the Netherlands in 2023. Ajax have decided to sell him, w...

New Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz takes part in first training

31Jul

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New Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz takes part in first training

Luis Diaz On the day that his signing at Bayern Munich was officially announced, former Liverpool FC winger Luis Diaz immediately hit the training pitch for his first session with his new team. Díaz is expected to rejuvenate the attack and looks to be headed toward a starting role at left-wing where he will team with Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and eventually Jamal Musiala. The Bavarians finalized the much-anticipated signing of Luis Díaz from Liverpool FC to give the team a new look at left-wing? Will the 28-year-old get an early starting nod or will Vincent Kompany hold him out a bit longer? That will be just one of the key decisions made for the match against Olympique Lyon at the Allianz Arena. Click read more

Man United get ‘innovative’ with Garnacho swap proposal in striker pursuit

30Jul

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Man United get ‘innovative’ with Garnacho swap proposal in striker pursuit

Alejandro Garnacho Of Manchester United Manchester United have reportedly spoken to Aston Villa over a swap deal involving Alejandro Garnacho and Ollie Watkins. The Red Devils have already strengthened their attacking ranks this summer, having splashed the cash to sign Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford respectively. However, they are still keen to recruit a natural number nine before the transfer window closes for business on September 1. Man United's recruitment team are believed to be considering Watkins as a potential option to solve their striker woes. However, they are believed to be reluctant to meet Aston Villa's £60m asking price for a player who will turn 30 later this year.Recent reports have suggested that Man United are on...