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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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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Liverpool get major injury boost as number of youngsters prepare for PSV clash
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Liverpool get major injury boost as number of youngsters prepare for PSV clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Liverpool's Curtis Jones acknowledges his side's travelling supporters before the match during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Curtis Jones is set to miss Liverpool’s trip to PSV Eindhoven after sitting out the Reds’ opening training session on Tuesday, but Arne Slot was given a major boost with Joe Gomez back training ahead of the match. Jones was absent for Arne Slot’s side as they beat Ipswich Town last weekend, having limped off at half-time in their Champions League win over Lille. Meanwhile, Gomez hasn’t featured since injuring his hamstring in the 5-0 victory away at West Ham Unit...
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Danilo: Leaving Juventus ‘not my decision’
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Danilo: Leaving Juventus ‘not my decision’

FLORENCE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 03: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 3, 2022 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Former Juventus defender Danilo insists that leaving the club was ‘not my decision’ but leaves the Bianconeri with no regrets: ‘I’ve given my all.’ Juventus announced Danilo’s contract termination on Monday. The Bianconeri captain had six months left in his contract at the Allianz Stadium but was no longer part of Thiago Motta’s plans. “I always made myself available, and I always did my job,” Danilo told reporters on Monday before leaving from Turin Caselle Airport. “I will forever bring with me the relationship I have with the lads. I can’t infl...
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Chelsea in talks with Premier League rival over Joao Felix transfer
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Chelsea in talks with Premier League rival over Joao Felix transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Joao Felix of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. Aston Villa are in talks with Chelsea over a deal for Joao Felix before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports. Chelsea signed Felix in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid last summer but the Portugal international has struggled to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca. So far this season, Felix has started just three Premier League matches and has played a total of 364 minutes in the top flight. Villa, meanwhile, were keen on signing Felix last summer before losing out to Chelsea. According to RMC Sport, Villa have retained their interest in signin...
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Barcelona offered shock loan deal for Manchester City forward
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Barcelona offered shock loan deal for Manchester City forward

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Jeremy Doku of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Manchester City FC at Portman Road on January 19, 2025 in Ipswich, England. It seems on the improbable side that Barcelona will do business in the January transfer window before the deadline on the third of February, but if they are to do so, then it appears they will target reinforcements in the attacking third. The intriguing option of Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has landed on their desk. With Ansu Fati clearly not trusted by manager Hansi Flick and without an appearance in months, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been linked with a loan move to Barcelona until the end of the season. Thus far he has bee...
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Arsenal consider late loan offer for West Ham’s top target
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Arsenal consider late loan offer for West Ham’s top target

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, confronts referee Michael Oliver after the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Arsenal are ‘contemplating’ a late loan offer for West Ham’s top transfer targets, according to reports. The Gunners are yet to make any signings during the January transfer window but will look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad before the February 3 deadline if an opportunity presents itself. Arsenal have been linked with a number of forwards following a mixed season in front of goal and the serious injury Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus suffered earlier in the month. Jesus’ absence is a further blow to a team who have struggled in the final third a...
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Juventus, Danilo go their separate ways
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Juventus, Danilo go their separate ways

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 02: Danilo Luiz da Silva of Juventus greets fans after during the Coppa Italia Semi Final 1st Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 2, 2022 in Florence, Italy. The fact that we have reached this day is not a surprise. Juventus and Danilo’s relationship, one that has gone from being captain to suddenly out of the squad within the span of a few months, went south and in a hurry, too. That’s why this isn’t a surprise. But, at the same time, it’s still the man who has worn the captain’s armband the last couple of years at Italy’s most historic club leaving in the middle of the season. Monday became the day in which Danilo’s expected departure became official, as the club announced that the two sides have agreed to a contrac...
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Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way
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Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Mirren FC at Celtic Park on January 05, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. "After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognised league. Physically and technically, the league is very competitive," Kyogo said in statement on Rennes' website. The 30-year-old Japanese striker joined Celtic in 2021, netting 85 goals in 165 matches across all competitions. "The arrival of Kyogo is what the whole club wanted. He has a technical profile that will strengthen the dressing room. He joins u...
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Man Utd must improve after Fulham win, says Amorim
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Man Utd must improve after Fulham win, says Amorim

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester United FC at Craven Cottage on January 26, 2025 in London, England. Ruben Amorim welcomed a rare clean sheet in Manchester United's 1-0 win at Fulham on Sunday but did not gloss over his side's need to improve despite a vital three points. Lisandro Martinez's deflected winner offered some respite to Amorim, who has won just four of his 12 Premier League games in charge. United climb to 12th in the table, now a comfortable 13 points above the bottom three. But their performance was in keeping with many others under two different managers this season, against sides with a fraction of their budget. There was little to get United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe excited ...
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Ange Postecoglou unsure over Tottenham future after Leicester defeat
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Ange Postecoglou unsure over Tottenham future after Leicester defeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Leicester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has admitted he does not know if he will still be in charge in two weeks' time but insists he still feels the support of the dressing room.Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester extended Spurs' poor run to just one win in 11 league games, increasing the pressure on Postecoglou. The Australian was without 10 injured players for the match and said "at least two others", including midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, were not fit enough to start the game in less extreme circumstances. B...
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Scaroni: ‘Walker wants to win, but not sure Milan can sign new striker’
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Scaroni: ‘Walker wants to win, but not sure Milan can sign new striker’

AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni poses as he arrives at the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) gala and awards ceremony in Milan, on December 2, 2024. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images) Milan President Paolo Scaroni assures Kyle Walker ‘wants to win’ at San Siro, but warns fans that he is ‘not sure we will be able to guarantee’ a new striker in January.The match with Parma kicks off at San Siro at 11.30 GMT. Although he is not part of the squad this afternoon, Walker just completed his transfer from Manchester City and is seated alongside special advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the touchline. “I met with Walker on Thursday and I can assure you he is a player accustomed to winning, who wants to win, he will add passion and strength to...
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Man Utd Prepare Fresh Bid for Lecce Star Patrick Dorgu
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Man Utd Prepare Fresh Bid for Lecce Star Patrick Dorgu

EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 11: Patrick Dorgu of US Lecce looks on during the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Manchester United are reluctant to pull the brakes on their effort to sign Patrick Dorgu despite seeing their opening bid turned down by Lecce. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils will soon lodge a new offer for the sought-after youngster. Lecce rebuffed Man Utd’s initial proposal worth €30 million. As head coach Marco Giampaolo confirmed in one of his recent interviews, the Italian minnows are well aware of the gem they have on their books. “Top European clubs want him so it’s normal to be affected at some point,” Giampaolo said via Romano. “But...
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Kyogo Furuhashi Set for Ligue 1 Move with Rennes
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Kyogo Furuhashi Set for Ligue 1 Move with Rennes

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park, on January 05, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group via Getty Images) Glasgow Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that deals involving Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota are expected to be completed as soon as possible. Japan international Kyogo is currently in France, finalizing a £10 million transfer to Rennes. Rodgers disclosed that the 30-year-old striker expressed his desire to leave Celtic many months ago. The manager also revealed plans to secure another striker before the transfer window closes on February 3. Meanwhile, Jota is set to make a return to Celtic Park, 18 months after his £25 million move ...
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