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Erik ten Hag backs Marcus Rashford to hit top form after Community Shield chances

Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to get back to his best after he failed to convert pivotal chances in Manchester United’s Community Shield defeat by Manchester City. United were left to rue the missed opportunities as City won on penalties after Alejandro Garnacho and Bernardo Silva traded late goals in normal time. The England striker had two opportunities to give United the lead but failed to convert from close range under limited pressure from defenders. Rashford scored only seven times in 33 Premier League appearances last season and was not called up to England’s Euro 2024 squad because of his overall poor form. Asked if he felt Rashford was lacking confidence, Ten Hag replied: “No, I think he was several times in very good positions, I am very pleased he is getting in thos...
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Postecoglou’s Spurs reach agreement for striker Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur have prized away striker Dominic Solanke from fellow Premiership rivals Bournemouth with the clubs reaching an agreement. Tottenham have reached an agreement with Bournemouth over the signing of forward Dominic Solanke. Spurs have been on the hunt for attacking reinforcements all summer and after Solanke emerged as the club's preferred candidate, advanced talks began with the Cherries. They have now accelerated and discussions over a fee were wrapped up on Friday afternoon with Tottenham set to spend an initial ($A107 million) on securing the services of Solanke, with a further $A19.5m included in the deal as add-ons, the PA news agency understands. Bournemouth owner Bill Foley had confirmed earlier this summer Solanke's contract included a release clause in the region ...
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Kalvin Phillips future: Where will Man City midfielder end up this summer?

Just two seasons ago, Kalvin Phillips was regarded as one of England's emerging stars and as one of the finest, ball-playing defensive midfielders in the country following his rise to prominence with boyhood club Leeds United. Phillips was an integral cog in Marcelo Bielsa's machine as Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League in 2020, before establishing himself in the top flight and playing a key role for England en route to the final of the COVID-delayed Euro 2020 a year later. The Yorkshireman's stellar form caught the eye of several top Premier League clubs, but it was champions Manchester City who decided to fork out an initial £42m to recruit the midfielder in the summer of 2022, following the departure of Fernandinho. Phillips was "long admired" by Man City according to dire...
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Aberdeen brace for Southampton and Genoa bids for Bojan Miovski

Aberdeen are bracing themselves for bids from Southampton and Genoa for in-demand striker Bojan Miovski, according to reports.The 24-year-old is wanted by several clubs after scoring 26 goals for the Dons last season, with sides across Europe keeping tabs on the North Macedonia international.Bologna are among those interested ahead of their first Champions League campaign in 60 years, while it has also been reported that La Liga outfit Espanyol saw their £3million bid turned down. ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - JULY 30: Bojan Miovski during an Aberdeen open training session at Pittodrie Stadium, on July 30, 2024, in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images) Now, according to the Daily Mail, Bologna's fellow Serie A team Genoa and newly promoted English Premier Leagu...
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West Ham sign Argentina international Rodriguez

Argentina international midfielder Guido Rodriguez became West Ham's sixth summer signing on Tuesday. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 9: Guido Rodriguez #18 of Argentina looks downfield before the Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images) The 30-year-old, who was part of the Argentina squad which won the World Cup in 2022 and the 2021 and 2024 Copa America titles, was available on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Real Betis.Rodriguez spent the last four-and-a-half years in Spain, becoming a key player as Betis have qualified for European football in each of the past four seasons. “I feel like it’s every footballer’s dre...
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Tottenham midfielder set for exit despite signing new deal last year: report

Tottenham’s summer transfer window so far has seen the club focus on youth. The club have signed three 18-year-olds this summer, paying £35million to Leeds United for Archie Gray, while Lucas Bergvall’s £8.5million move from Swedish side Djurgarden has been completed and the club have moved to sign Yang Min-Hyuk from South Korean side Gangwon FC. LEYLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Nile John of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League 2 match between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur at Leyland County Ground on September 17, 2021 in Leyland, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) It is clear that the club are looking to the future with their transfer business this summer after Ange Postecoglou led the club to fifth place in...
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Marcus Rashford injury update as Man Utd star hobbles off against Real Betis

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates following the team's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024 in London, England. Marcus Rashford left the Snapdragon Stadium unaided despite picking up an injury during Manchester United's 3-2 friendly victory over Real Betis.The United forward netted a penalty on 18 minutes but was taken off at the beginning of the second half. Rashford limped off after receiving medical attention and although it seemed to be less severe as he left the stadium post-match, his fitness will be a concern for United fans, especially considering recent injuries to Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund ahead of their Premier League campaign.Yoro, who joined this summer for $67m (...
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Man City’s Jack Grealish relishing ‘two-week headstart’

 Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with Jack Grealish of Manchester City after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England.Jack Grealish wants to use the pain of his England snub as fuel and prove doubters wrong this season.The winger played a bit-part role in the latter stages of the 2023-24 campaign as Manchester City lifted a fourth consecutive Premier League title and was overlooked for the European Championship by Gareth Southgate.Grealish maintained that he would have offered England something different but admitted that issues with fitness throughout last year hampered his chances.The 28-year-old has spent the off-season training and is relishing the 'two-week headstart' he has on thos...
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Liverpool reject bid for player being eyed by former Premier League manager

 Wataru Endo of Liverpool at the end of the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England.According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool turned down a €14 million (£11.8 million) bid from Marseille for Wataru Endo earlier in the summer.Roberto De Zerbi, the new manager of Marseille, is eager to sign the midfield player, but the Reds rejected a first bid.Liverpool have been quiet with their transfer business so far this summer as they remain the only top six Premier League team not to sign a player.After the departure of manager Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot was brought in to take charge of the team and make the Reds title contenders again.The Merseyside club finished third in the league last season and fell short in t...
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Why Tottenham aren’t after Federico Chiesa

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Tottenham are in the market for one more solid attacking piece to complete their front line, and there’s a belief that Spurs will either go after a left winger or a No. 9 so that they can move Son Heung-min back to the wing. Tottenham need help on the wing As transfer speculation mounts regarding the future of Premier League veteran Richarlison, who did enjoy a bounce-back season under Ange Postecoglou, there’s been equally rampant transfer speculation in the Italian media about the possibility of Tottenham going after Federico Chiesa. It makes sense. Tottenham have a need on the win...
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Man United suffer double injury blow in pre-season friendly defeat to Arsenal

 Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Arsenal at SoFi Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California.Manchester United suffered a double injury blow in pre-season with Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund limping off in a friendly defeat to Arsenal.The Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by their Premier League rivals in Los Angeles overnight.Hojlund had given Man United the lead after just 10 minutes after racing through to meet a Marcus Rashford through ball, before slotting home through goalkeeper Karl Hein's legs.Just five minutes later, however, he was limping off.United's new £52million signing Yoro was also a first half casualty as he went down off the ball and was straight away taken off."W...
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Fulham’s first summer signing: Ryan Sessegnon’s return

 Ryan Sessegnon of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 06, 2022 in London, England. Fulham fans rejoice as Ryan Sessegnon makes a homecoming, re-signing with the club on a free transfer after his contract with Tottenham Hotspur expired.Ryan Sessegnon, a product of Fulham’s academy, has penned a two-year deal with the Cottagers, bringing him back to Craven Cottage until 2026, with an option for an additional year. The 24-year-old’s return marks a significant moment for both the player and the club. Sessegnon originally left Fulham in a £25m transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in August 2019.Sessegnon’s tenure at Tottenham was plagued by recurring hamstring injuries, restricting him to just ...
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Man Utd offered swap deal for £25m Inter star

 Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 22, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Manchester United have been offered a swap deal with Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Inter right-back Denzel Dumfries, according to reports.Wan-Bissaka is considering his future at United but has already turned down a move to West Ham this summer.United will be in the market for a new right-back if Wan-Bissaka and have held talks with Bayern Munich for Noussair Mazraoui.West Ham are also looking to sign Mazraoui and had agreed a £13.5 million fee, plus a further £3m in add-ons, with Bayern for the 26-year-old.However, talks with West Ham broke down on Friday and it’s understood that ...
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Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

 Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, celebrates after Rodri of Manchester City scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England.Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.Guardiola’s current deal is due to expire next summer and appeared to hint after steering City to a fourth successive Premier League title in May that next season could be his last at the club.However, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss on Friday opened the door for his time at the Etihad to be extended into a 10th year.Speaking during the club’s pre-season tour of New York, the Spaniard discussed his future on the eve of City’s friendly against AC M...
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Liverpool Held Talks With This Wolves Star: What Will He Bring To The Reds?

 Pedro Neto of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates following victory in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 17, 2024 in London, England. As reported by GIVEMSPORT, Liverpool are keen on signing Wolves star Pedro Neto in the summer transfer window. The former club even held talks with the player’s agent and his current club to discuss the possible move.Pedro Neto has decent numbersPedro Neto arrived at Wolves in the summer of 2019 from Braga. Since then, he has seen massive improvements in his game. He has emerged as a reliable name and is considered one of the best wingers in the Premier League at present.Neto enjoyed a decent campaign last season, where he scored three goals in 24 games. He also h...
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Bruno Fernandes and Pep Guardiola agree Man Utd made £40m transfer mistake

 Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 3-2 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Manchester United's transfer strategy has come under major scrutiny in recent years, with hundreds of millions wasted on players who simply failed to reach the desired standards.The world-record (for a defender) £80million fee for Harry Maguire and the £86m spent on Brazilian flop Antony are just two of many transfers that didn't live up to their billing. That raises the question of just how many top players the Red Devils could have brought in with those same funds.Even captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes shares those frustrations, having been particul...
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Man United are willing to sell £50m West Ham United target for just £10m

 Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2023 in Manchester, England. Manchester United have lowered their demands as they consider selling one of their defenders this summer.The Red Devils have made some big moves in the transfer market this summer.They have managed to sign striker Joshua Zirkzee and defender Leny Yoro, while offloading players like Mason Greenwood, Donny van de Beek while also losing Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial following the expiry of their contracts.Now, Aaron Wan-Bissaka could soon be heading out of the club after joining the club back in 2019 for a fee of around of £50m (via BBC).According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils are willing to ...
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Arsenal have made an unbelievable transfer decision for a striker this summer

 Mikel Arteta of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on December 31, 2023 in London, EnglandAlthough it’s unlikely anyone at the club will come out and say it in interviews, Arsenal really do need to win the Premier League title in 2024/25.By the end of the upcoming season, Mikel Arteta will have been at the helm for five and a half years, and backed to the hilt by his board during every transfer window.If he’s still unable to land silverware in the English top-flight, the Gunners hierarchy surely have to at least question what needs to happen in order for the Spaniard to be able to get over the line.Arteta will, of course, live or die by his transfer decisions, and one that he appears to have made recently is astonishi...
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Karim Adeyemi to Chelsea transfer truth clear for Enzo Maresca

Karim Adeyemi attends the first training session of Borussia Dortmund after the summer break on July 11, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Borussia Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken has insisted that Chelsea-linked Karim Adeyemi is not for sale.The 22-year-old has been one of several strikers linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Enzo Maresca looks to fix a major weakness in his squad. Nicolas Jackson endured a difficult first season in west London whilst Armando Broja could leave.And according to German outlet Bild, that has seen the Blues reportedly enter talks with Dortmund over a summer deal for Adeyemi. The forward had an injury-hit 2023/24 campaign but was still able to play a key role in their run to the Champions League final.Premier League rivals Liverpool have a...
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ONANA: We are going to fight for everything

 Andre Onana of FC Internazionale kicks the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match against Manchester City at Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. Andre Onana feels Manchester United are well prepared to have a much-improved season and insists Erik ten Hag's team will "fight for everything" in 2024/25.The Reds earned a first win of pre-season in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Rangers, which sets us up nicely ahead of our trip to the United States for Tour 2024, presented by Snapdragon.It will bring back fond memories for Onana, who made his debut for the club across the pond a year ago, and he is relishing the challenges ahead.“Very exciting because my first game at United was in America so I joined the team there,” Andre told MUTV's Zarah...
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