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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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Merino to Arsenal transfer clear for Arteta after £38m Calafiori agreement

 Arsenal are closing in on their second summer signing with a deal for Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna close to being finalised. Negotiations over a transfer have taken place during the last few weeks with the Gunners finally making a breakthrough in talks.On Saturday, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed that an agreement has finally been reached between the two clubs. Arsenal are set to pay €40million (£37.9m) with a further €5million (£4.2m) available in add-ons and a sell-on clause included in the move.While an agreement between Arsenal and Bologna is in place, the latter and his former club Basel still need to agree on the fee that will go to the Swiss club. As the final details are being wrapped up, Arsenal will hope to complete the signing of Calafiori before the end of the m...
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Manchester United ‘close’ to agreeing third deal as Antony plan revealed

 Adrien Rabiot of France poses for a portrait during the France Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 13, 2024 in Bad Lippspringe near Paderborn, Germany. Manchester United are reportedly getting close to agreeing a deal for free agent Adrien Rabiot.After getting deals over the line for Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, United are targeting a new central midfield. Casemiro and Scott McTominay continue to be linked with exits away from United while Sofyan Amrabat has still not completed a permanent move to Manchester after his loan spell from Fiorentina ended in June.Manuel Ugarte and Rabiot have both featured predominantly as potential options to reinforce Erik ten Hag's midfield options, and it appears that a deal for the latter could be on the cards, accordin...
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Report: Everton inform Manchester United that Branthwaite is not for sale

 Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Sheffield United at Goodison Park on May 11, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Everton are attempting to draw a line under Manchester United's half-hearted pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite by insisting that no further offers are welcome for the young defender.The Blues made their £70m valuation of Branthwaite clear when speculation arose earlier this year that the Red Devils would follow up their interest with an offer this summer but thus far they have not come close.Two derisory offers of £35m and £45m from United have been rejected out of hand by Everton thus far and now, according to David Ornstein in The Athletic, they have sent a clear message to Old Trafford that they have no intention of s...
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Howe pledges Newcastle commitment amid links to England coach role

 Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, celebrates following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St. James Park on March 30, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he is dedicated to the club and will remain as long as he is "happy and feels supported", amid reports linking him to the England head coach position following Gareth Southgate's exit.Southgate, in charge since 2016, announced his departure on Tuesday after England's second straight European Championship final defeat, this time a shattering 2-1 loss to Spain.It has been speculated that England will look for another homegrown replacement, with Howe or former Chelsea boss Graham Potter as frontrunners but they might a...
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West Ham’s opening bid for N’Golo Kante ‘is rejected by Al-Ittihad’

 N'Golo Kante of France celebrates victory after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Austria and France at Düsseldorf Arena on June 17, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany. West Ham's opening £15m bid for N'Golo Kante has been rejected by Al-Ittihad, according to reports.The Hammers launched a shock bid to sign the former Chelsea star this week but their first offer has been rebuffed.Kante, 33, is thought to be happy in Saudi Arabia but could be tempted by a move back to the Premier League.The Athletic report that West Ham verbally offered £15m for the French star but Al-Ittihad have no intention of selling the midfielder.Any bid would have to be in the region of £25m for the Saudi side to consider a deal, according to The Athletic.West Ham's new manager, Julen Lopetegui, is sai...
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Burnley confirm signing of experienced goalkeeper Hladky

 Goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky of Ipswich Town is warming up during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Ipswich Town at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, on April 30, 2024.Burnley have announced the signing of experienced goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky on a free transfer from Ipswich.The 33-year-old has put pen to paper over a two-year deal at Turf Moor and becomes the club's fourth new addition of the summer after Shurandy Sambo, Lucas Pires and Andreas Hountondji.“I’m absolutely delighted to be here and get all the paperwork done," said the shot stopper.“I’ve heard a lot of things about Burnley and I’m well aware of this club. It’s got great history, an unbelievable fanbase and I knew it was the place for me.“I’m excited to get out and train today, I feel re...
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Fulham seal £25 million agreement to sign 23-year-old Brazilian international

Andre Trindade da Costa Neto (17) of Brazil in action during the friendly match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 26, 2024. The friendly match organized due to Real Madrid star football player Vinicius Junior, has been targeted with racist attacks by the fans.Fulham have struck a deal with Fluminense for the services of Brazilian midfield sensation Andre Trindade.According to a report from Rudy Galetti, Fulham have agreed terms with Fluminense for the transfer of Andre Trindade. The Brazilian international who has had an incredible rise in recent seasons will be joining the Cottagers in a deal worth £25 million.Andre has come up the ranks at the Brazilian club and has been a part of their first team since the summer of 2021. The defensive m...
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Paqueta set to be available for almost all of next season despite spot-fixing charges

 Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between West Ham United FC and Sport-Club Freiburg at the Olympic Stadium on March 14, 2024 in London, England.West Ham could reportedly have Lucas Paqueta available for almost all of the 2024/25 season despite his betting charges.Paqueta was charged with breaching the Football Association's betting rules in May but the player denies any wrong doing.The Brazilian is understood to have been accused of deliberately being booked during four Premier League matches.Despite this, The Times have reported that Paqueta is able to still play for West Ham until the conclusion of the disciplinary process.The outlet's sources have also said that the result c...
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Arsenal have medical booked as West Ham in talks with winger

 Goalkeeper Tommy Setford of England walks in the field during FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 match between England and Uzbekistan at Jakarta International Stadium on November 22, 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Tommy Setford is set to undergo a medical at Arsenal ahead of sealing his move from Ajax. The 18-year-old goalkeeper is expected to sign a four-year contract at the Emirates, football flame understands.The Gunners are ready to fork out around £840,000 after beating competition to secure his signature. A talented shot-stopper, Setford made his debut for England Under 19s earlier this year before being named on the bench for two U20s matches last month.Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have 'booked medical tests' for Setford as he closes in on moving from Ajax. Mi...
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Man City brace for Rodri blow after furious statement over Spain Euro 2024 final celebrations

 Rodri of Spain celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia at Cologne Stadium on June 30, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. The Gibraltar Football Association (FA) have revealed they will make an official complaint to UEFA following Manchester City star Rodri and Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations.La Roja claimed a record-breaking fourth European Championships crown on Sunday after beating England 2-1 in Berlin's Olympiastadion. Rodri was brought off at half-time, with the score at 0-0, after picking up an injury as Mikel Oyarzabal scored a late winner.The final looked to be going to extra-time after Cole Palmer cancelled out Nico Williams' opener, early in the second half, however Luis de la Fuerte's men regrouped to hand E...
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Celtic closing in on Aston Villa keeper Viljami Sinisalo

 Aston Villa's Viljami Sinisalo looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on May 28, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Celtic are on the brink of signing Aston Villa keeper Viljami Sinisalo.The 22-year-old is poised to move to Glasgow on a permanent deal and will start as back-up to Kasper Schmeichel under Brendan Rodgers.Capped three times by Finland, the 6ft 3in keeper has already played in Scottish football having spent season 2020-21 on loan at Ayr United.Sinisalo, who came through the ranks at Villa Park, has also spent time at Burton and was farmed out to Exeter last term.With Joe Hart now retired and Benji Siegrist likely to move on, Rodgers was always in the market for two keepers this summer.Schmeichel, who playe...
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Newcastle United ‘eye’ move for Leeds United star – Everton also interested

 Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Leeds United at Liberty Stadium on February 13, 2024 in Swansea, Wales.According to reports from TeamTalk, Newcastle United are interested in signing Leeds United’s Wilfried Gnonto this summer. Gnonto, who doesn’t turn 21 until November, can play anywhere across the forward line and scored eight goals for Daniel Farke’s side in the Championship last season.The 20-year-old was one of the bright spots of Leeds’ 2022/23 Premier League campaign, one that saw them relegated from the Premier League under Sam Allardyce, and has been extensively linked with a return to the top-flight with Everton among the clubs interested in signing him. Interest from St J...
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Joshua Zirkzee completes Man Utd switch

 Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and FC Internazionale - Serie A TIM at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on March 9, 2024 in Bologna, Italy.Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. The 23-year-old, who has been with the Netherlands national team for Euro 2024, has penned a five-year deal with Erik ten Hag's side.Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Joshua Zirkzee has joined the club, subject to registration," a statement read on the club's official website. "The Dutch forward has signed a contract until June 2029, with the option to extend for a further year. "Zirkzee, the 2023/24 Serie A Under-23 Player of the Year, was Bologna FC’s top goalscorer last season, helping ...
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Sancho returns to United training

 Dortmund's English midfielder #10 Jadon Sancho celebrates after scoring the opening 1-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16, second-leg football match BVB Borussia Dortmund v PSV Eindhoven at the Signal Iduna stadium in Dortmund, western Germany on March 13, 2024.Week one of pre-season training continues apace at Carrington, as Erik ten Hag prepares his Manchester United squad for a new season.A group of senior players including the likes of Andre Onana, Casemiro, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford all returned to base on Monday, ready to get to work. Jadon Sancho returned for testing on Wednesday following his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund during the second half of last season. The 24-year-old forward then trained with the group on Thursday.With several players still c...
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Goodbye Sergio: Gomez leaves Manchester City

Manchester City's Sergio Gomez during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Manchester City and F.C. Copenhagen at Etihad Stadium on March 6, 2024 in Manchester, England.Manchester City’s Spanish defender Sergio Gomez has left the club to join Real Sociedad in a permanent deal. Gomez joined the Blues in 2022 in a £10m deal from Anderlecht but struggled to establish himself in the first team.During his first season at the Etihad Stadium, the Spaniard made just 12 Premier League appearances and just five in the Champions League as City secured the European treble. Last season, his appearances were limited to just 15 in all competitions and overall, Gomez played just 38 matches in total.A left-back, Gomez made his debut as City came from 2-0 down to beat Cryst...
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Spurs agree to sell Irish international Troy Parrott to Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar

 Troy Parrot of SBV Excelsior controls the ball during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Excelsior Rotterdam and sc Heerenveen at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion on January 19, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ireland striker Troy Parrott is going Dutch again, this time on the verge of sealing a permanent transfer to AZ Alkmaar from Tottenham Hotpsur.The Dubliner has been tied to Tottenham since the age of 14, but the dream of succeeding Harry Keane has ended after eight years and just four first-team appearances. His last three years have been predominantly spent out on loan.His 17 goals and five assists for a struggling Excelsior side last season brought him to the attention of bigger outfits and, as Ange Postecoglou doesn’t see the 22-year-old in his plans, Spurs were open...
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Jurgen Klopp turns down USMNT manager role

 Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool, applauds the fans after the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Fulham and Liverpool at Craven Cottage on January 24, 2024 in London, England. The United States were plotting an ambitious move to appoint Klopp as their next manager after Gregg Berhalter’s departure.Berhalter left his role after the USA’s Copa America exit at the group stage, bringing an end to his second stint in charge.According to The Independent, contact had been made with Klopp’s representatives as the United States begin preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which they will co-host with Canada and Mexico but David Ornstein of The Athletic confirmed that the German wanted to continue his time away from football.Klopp currently enjoying well-earned breakKlopp is ...
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Manchester United set to sign Joshua Zirkzee

 Joshua Zirkzee of the Netherlands enters the field during the Semi-Final - UEFA EURO 2024 match between Netherlands and England at BVB Stadion Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.Manchester United are set to complete their first signing of the 2024/25 season, and the club’s first transfer since INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe took over football operations at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee, 23, is set to join the club from Bologna on a five-year contract pending a medical on Friday, per multiple reports.United will pay a total of €42.5m in fees over the next three years to complete the transfer.Zirkzee has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for a couple of weeks. The move was able to progress after the Netherlands were eliminated in the semi-finals of the UEFA European Champ...
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Virgil van Dijk has simple demand to referee ‘who should be blacklisted’

Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands reacts as Referee Felix Zwayer gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match between Netherlands and England at Football Stadium Dortmund on July 10, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk reckons referee Felix Zwayer should have to explain his decision to award an England penalty against the Netherlands at Euro 2024.Van Dijk and the Dutch were dumped out of Euro 2024 in heartbreaking fashion by England, which defeated the Netherlands 2-1 thanks to an injury-time winner from Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins.However, there was huge controversy surrounding England's equalizer following Xavi Simons' opener for the Netherlands. In the 18th minute, England skipper Harry Kane went down in the box from a Denzel Dumfries challenge ...
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