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Man United ‘make contact’ over move for Serie A midfielder

8Jul

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Man United ‘make contact’ over move for Serie A midfielder

The Atalanta player Ederson during the match Napoli-Atalanta at Diego Armando Maradona stadium on November 3, 2024 in Naples, Italy. Manchester United have reportedly made contact over a potential move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson. The Red Devils have bolstered their forward options with the £62.5m addition of Wolverhampton Wanderers, while they are also keen to recruit Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo. While they have been focusing on the final third, Man United will also be hoping to strengthen other areas of Ruben Amorim's squad as they look to avoid a repeat of the disappointing 2024-25 campaign. The midfield is one area that could see at least one new addition following the departure of Christian Eriksen as a free agent. According to Goal Brazil, Man United are eyeing Atalanta's Ede...

Modric to join Milan after Club World Cup – Allegri

8Jul

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Modric to join Milan after Club World Cup – Allegri

Luka Modric central midfield of Real Madrid and Croatia during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter final match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on July 5, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the transfer of Croatian midfielder Luka Modric to the Italian club after the Club World Cup. Real Madrid did not extend Modric's contract, and he will leave the team after the tournament. The Croatian, who joined the "Blancos" in 2012, will leave the team after the Club World Cup, which starts on June 18 in the USA. Real advanced to the 1/2 finals of the Club World Cup, beating Borussia Dortmund (3:2), where they will face Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Bayern Munich in the 1/4 finals. The match will ...

Real Madrid superstar withdraws case against PSG ahead of Club World Cup semifinal

7Jul

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Real Madrid superstar withdraws case against PSG ahead of Club World Cup semifinal

Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France reacts during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final match between Real Madrid and RCD Mallorca at King Abdullah Sports City on January 9, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Following Real Madrid’s win over Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, there was instant hype surrounding the club’s semifinal clash against PSG. This is, after all, the first time Kylian Mbappe will ever face his former club PSG after leaving the club on a free transfer last summer. The matchup was supposed to be all the more exciting given Mbappe’s legal battles with Mbappe over €55 million unpaid salary case, which led to further cases of moral harassment and extortion. Mbappe wi...

7Jul

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Nicolas Kuhn Jets Off to Como

DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - APRIL 26: Celtic's Nicolas Kuhn celebrates after scoring to make it 2-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Dundee Utd and Celtic at the CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, on April 26, 2025, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images) Nicolas Kuhn is on his way to Italy to finalise his €20 million move from Celtic to ambitious Serie A side Como. The German winger has been pictured on a private jet alongside his agent Fabian Dingler, as he travels to Lombardy to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his switch. As reported last week, Celtic struck an agreement with Como that will see them net a significant profit on the player they signed for just £3 million from Rapid Vienna in January 2024. ...

West Ham target deal for Slavia Prague star amid transfer admission

7Jul

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West Ham target deal for Slavia Prague star amid transfer admission

Malmoe's Swedish midfielder #37 Adrian Skogmar and Slavia Prague's Senegalese defender #12 El Hadji Malick Diouf vie for the ball during the UEFA Europa league football match between Slavia Prague and Malmo FF, in Prague, Czech Republic, on January 30, 2025. (Photo by michal cizek / AFP) (Photo by MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Images) West Ham are making progress in their pursuit of El Hadji Malick Diouf, with Slavia Prague manager Jindrich Trpisovsky confirming the 20-year-old Senegal international is on course to leave the Czech club in the current transfer window. “It’s a matter of time,” said Trpisovsky when asked about the situation. “The club’s management is taking care of it. Malick has an individual plan, we don’t want to take any risks. He’s a player with extraordinary qualiti...

7Jul

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Ola Aina signs new deal at Forest

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina takes a throw in during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Liverpool FC at City Ground on January 14, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images) After featuring 35 times in the Premier League last season, Aina and Forest have come to a consensus that the Nigerian international should extend his stay Trentside until 2028. He joins his manager Nuno Espirito Santo, Chris Wood, and centre-back Murillo in signing new deals. Fellow full-back Neco Williams also signed the dotted line last week to stay at Nottingham Forest until the summer of 2029. Aina was pivotal for Matz Sels, who achieved his first Golden Glove by keeping 13 clean sheets alongside David Raya and ...

Report: Bayern Munich, Liverpool’s Luis Diaz agree to personal terms

7Jul

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Report: Bayern Munich, Liverpool’s Luis Diaz agree to personal terms

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Luis Diaz of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) According to a report from Bild (as captured by Goal), Bayern Munich has reached an agreement on personal terms with Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz:Bayern Munich could beat Barcelona to the signing of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz this summer after the Bundesliga club struck an agreement on personal terms. Diaz is yet to negotiate a fresh deal with the English champions and has reportedly assured Bayern Munich officials that he would consider moving to Germany in the summer. According to the BILD, the reigning German champions have made sign...

Real Madrid holds off hard-charging Borussia Dortmund to earn semi-final berth

6Jul

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Real Madrid holds off hard-charging Borussia Dortmund to earn semi-final berth

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 05: Fran Garcia #20 of Real Madrid C. F. celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Antonio Rudiger #22, Gonzalo Garcia #30, Vinicius Junior #7, Jude Bellingham #5, Federico Valverde #8 and Trent Alexander-Arnold #12 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on July 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Gonzalo Garcia rewarded his coach's faith in him with the opening goal to help Real Madrid to a wild-ending 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday afternoon to advance to the semifinals of the Club World Cup. Real Madrid will play Paris Saint-Germain in the same city on Wednesday. With superstar Kylian Mbappe gradually recover...

Paris Saint-Germain shut down Bayern Munich, reach CWC semis

6Jul

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Paris Saint-Germain shut down Bayern Munich, reach CWC semis

Ousmane DEMBELE of PSG celebrates his goal during the FIFA Club World Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Desire Doué scored in the 78th minute, Ousmane Dembele added a second in stoppage time and Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta. Pairs Saint-Germain played the closing minutes with just nine players after a pair of red cards and still added a goal to seal the victory. Referee Anthony Taylor dismissed Willian Pacho in the 82nd minute for his dangerous challenge on Bayern's Thomas Muller, and sent off Lucas Hernandez in the second minute of second-half stoppage time for an elbow in the direction...

Juventus hope Ederson can be involved in Nico Gonzalez swap deal

5Jul

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Juventus hope Ederson can be involved in Nico Gonzalez swap deal

The Atalanta player Ederson during the match Napoli-Atalanta at Diego Armando Maradona stadium on November 3, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Insabato/Archivio Massimo Insabato/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images) It is not just Inter who are pursuing Atalanta midfielder Ederson, as Juventus will reportedly propose Nico Gonzalez and others as part of a swap deal. We already had reports that the Nerazzurri saw Ederson as the first choice to take over from want-away Hakan Calhanoglu in their midfield, if an agreement can be reached for the sale to Galatasaray. However, the Brazil international is attracting interest from elsewhere in Serie A too, as Juventus are also ready to make an offer. Nico Gonzalez part of Juve bid for Ederson According to Calciomercato.it, the...

Szczesny’s Barcelona contract decision ‘revealed’ following Garcia arrival

5Jul

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Szczesny’s Barcelona contract decision ‘revealed’ following Garcia arrival

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 25: Wojciech Szczesny of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on May 25, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has reportedly decided to sign a new two-year contract with the club. The 35-year-old came out of retirement to join Barcelona in October after Marc-Andre ter Stegen picked up a serious knee injury. Sczezesny initially had to settle for a backup role behind Inaki Pena, but he soon forced his way into the side to become Hansi Flick's number one for the second half of the season. The shot-stopper recorded 14 clean sheets in 30 competitive appearances, helping the club win La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the S...

Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund renew rivalry in CWC quarterfinals

5Jul

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Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund renew rivalry in CWC quarterfinals

Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts from the sidelines during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) semi-final football match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Bielefeld, western Germany on April 1, 2025. (Photo by UWE KRAFT / AFP) / DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND QUASI-VIDEO. (Photo by UWE KRAFT/AFP via Getty Images) Big clubs meeting in big matches. That's the recent history for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, who continue their rivalry in a Club World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday at East Rutherford, N.J. Real Madrid recorded a 5-2 win over Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League in October 2024, four months after they defeated the German side 2-0 in the final of 2023-24 Champions League. Add in that Real Madr...

Newcastle table huge £50m offer for Elanga

5Jul

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Newcastle table huge £50m offer for Elanga

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga gestures during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Leicester City FC at City Ground on May 11, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Newcastle United are making a serious push to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, according to a report by David Ornstein of The Athletic. After an initial bid of £45 million was rejected, the Magpies have returned with an improved offer worth over £50 million plus bonuses. The interest is long-standing. Newcastle were keen on the Swedish international last summer, and their renewed pursuit signals real intent to bolster Eddie Howe’s attacking options. At just 23 years old, Elanga has impressed since joining Forest from Manchester United for £15 million in July 2023. He pla...

5Jul

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Besiktas Make Napoli Cajuste Loan Offer

Ipswich Town's Jens Cajuste takes a throw-in during the Premier League match at Portman Road, Ipswich. Picture date: Saturday April 5, 2025. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images) Besiktas are reported to made a loan offer including an option to buy to Napoli for ex-Blues loanee Jens Cajuste.TWTD revealed that the Turkish side were leading the chase for the Sweden international a week ago. Now, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the Istanbul club has offered €1 million (£863, 000) loan fee plus an €6.5 million (£6.5 million) buy option to the Serie A champions for the midfielder. Cajuste impressed for Town while on loan during 2024/25 and the Blues are among those who have made an approach this summer, but with manager Kieran McKenna having admitte...

Bayern Munich prez Herbert Hainer eager to see PSG match at Club World Cup

5Jul

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Bayern Munich prez Herbert Hainer eager to see PSG match at Club World Cup

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 29: President of Bayern Munich Herbert Hainer and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attend the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between CR Flamengo and FC Bayern Munich at Hard Rock Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer is eager to see his squad face-off with Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup. “Paris are definitely one of the best teams in Europe at the moment and have also played well so far in this Club World Cup. We’re facing the Champions League winners with the utmost respect - but we are FC Bayern and don’t have to hide. As we’ve seen, our team is in good form – and when two top teams play against each other, it’s always a spectacle for the fan...

Garnacho, Rashford and Sancho among five who tell Manchester United they want out

4Jul

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Garnacho, Rashford and Sancho among five who tell Manchester United they want out

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United celebrates with Marcus Rashford after scoring the fourth United goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester United and Barnsley at Old Trafford on September 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford are among five players who have asked to leave Manchester United and been told they do not need to return for pre-season training next week. Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho have also requested transfers and been given more time away from the club to sort their futures. Rashford, whose number 10 shirt has been given to the new signing Matheus Cunha, was sent on loan last season with Malacia, Antony and Sancho and it w...

Fulham consider surprise Sterling signing

4Jul

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Fulham consider surprise Sterling signing

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Arsenal's Raheem Sterling during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and PSV at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Fulham are mulling whether to make a surprise move for out-of-favour Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, according to Si Phillips. A significant number of Stamford Bridge squad players are set to be moved on this summer and England international Sterling, whose loan spell at Arsenal last season did not go well, is not in Enzo Maresca’s future plans. The 30 year-old’s wage demands – he currently earns around £325,000-a-week – and his desire to remain in London have been stumbling blocks to securing...

Real Madrid forward holds talks with general director over possible summer move

4Jul

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Real Madrid forward holds talks with general director over possible summer move

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #16 Endrick celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) semi-final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 1, 2025. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images) Real Madrid forward Endrick has met with the club’s general director, Jose Angel Sanchez, in the United States to talk about what comes next for him. According to journalist Miguel Angel Lopez, these talks are happening because Endrick is worried about not getting enough time on the pitch. He knows he needs regular minutes to reach his dream of playing for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Even though he turns 19 soon and has a contract until 20...

Enzo Maresca delivers Chelsea team news ahead of Palmeiras

4Jul

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Enzo Maresca delivers Chelsea team news ahead of Palmeiras

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 03: Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, speaks to the media in a press conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarter Final match between Chelsea FC and SE Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field on July 03, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Enzo Maresca says a late decision will be made over Romeo Lavia's fitness ahead of Chelsea Club World Cup quarter-final tie against Palmeiras, while Joao Pedro could be handed minutes after signing for the Blues on Wednesday. The Blues go head-to-head with the Brazilian giants in Philadelphia - Chelsea third game at the Lincoln Financial Field during the tournament - and a place in the final four is up for grabs.Lavia has featured in each of Chel...

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, dies in car crash in Spain

3Jul

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, dies in car crash in Spain

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Diogo Jota of Liverpool looks on during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, a forward for British club Liverpool, died early Thursday in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. His brother Andre Silva, 25, a footballer at Portuguese club FC Penafiel, also died in the crash, which took place in the province of Zamora, bordering Portugal, according to a statement by Pedro Proenca, head of the Portuguese Football Federation. Proenca expressed his "deep regret and immense pain."Jota's death came less than a week after he and his longtime partner Rute Cardoso got married. ...