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Report: Chelsea eyeing record-breaking move for Newcastle United forward

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United leaves the field injured during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on January 30, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Chelsea’s Pursuit of Alexander Isak: A Strategic Move Amidst Record Transfer SpeculationsChelsea’s recent enquiry about Newcastle United’s striker Alexander Isak underscores their ambition to bolster their attacking line-up. As reported by the Daily Mail, the potential acquisition would likely surpass the club’s record fee, pointing to Chelsea’s serious intent in the transfer market.Record-Breaking Fee on the Horizon?Chelsea’s interest in Isak comes with the understanding that securing his signature could exceed the £115m they spent on Moises Caicedo, setting a new club record. Isak’s impressive tally o...
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Aston Villa transfer twist can push Chelsea closer to £40m Jhon Duran deal

 Maximilian Beier of Germany reacts during the international friendly match between Germany and Ukraine at Max-Morlock-Stadion on June 03, 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. Aston Villa reportedly hold a 'concrete' interest in highly-rated striker Maximilian Beier as they enter a transfer race with potential for huge ramifications on Jhon Duran's future.Unai Emery is aiming to upgrade his squad, with rumours in the opening weeks of the transfer window suggesting movement within Villa's goalscoring department to come. So far exit rumours have largely fuelled this, though now the club has been rumoured to want to make an exciting addition before the season's start.According to Sky Germany, interest has been established in coveted TSG Hoffenheim striker Beier with information regarding the...
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Manchester United Rekindle Interest in Roma Talisman

 Paulo Dybala of AS Roma gestures during the friendly between AC Milan and AS Roma at Optus Stadium on May 31, 2024 in Perth, Australia. Manchester United could re-launch their interest in Roma ace Paulo Dybala after Erik ten Hag placed him high on his shortlist. According to Il Messaggero via TMW, the Argentine’s affordable €12m release clause has enticed the Dutchman to instruct the Red Devils powerbrokers to reignite their interest in the former Juventus forward.Dybala’s clause means any foreign club could price him out of Roma in the first two weeks of July for a bargain fee. The 30-year-old’s contract at the Stadio Olimpico runs out next summer. He turned down a lucrative approach from Al-Nassr a fortnight ago to pledge his future to Roma. But, the parties have yet to meet t...
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Fabrizio Romano details injury update on Edson Alvarez after West Ham star blow

 Edson Alvarez of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and West Ham United at Goodison Park on March 02, 2024 in Liverpool, England. West Ham are awaiting test results after Mexico star Edson Alvarez was ruled out of Copa America with a hamstring injury, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Italian transfer specialist reported via his personal X account on Monday (24 June) that the staff at the London Stadium are not expecting a big injury after the midfielder was substituted during a 1-0 defeat to Jamaica on Sunday 23 June.The 26-year-old was “visibly distraught” after falling to the floor in agony, as per Premier Sports, but it seems the injury is not expected to be as serious as first thought.West Ham United su...
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Manchester United Faces Crucial Decision on Striker

 Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF looks on during the warmup in the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and UD Las Palmas at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on March 02, 2024 in Getafe, Spain. Manchester United and Greenwood: A Summer of DecisionsMason Greenwood is capturing significant interest this summer, with the Manchester United forward’s future being a major topic of discussion as the summer transfer window progresses. The young forward, who spent the entire 2023/24 season on loan at Getafe in La Liga, netted an impressive 10 goals. The Spanish side has expressed a clear desire to retain the services of the 22-year-old for the upcoming season.Greenwood’s Impact at GetafeGreenwood’s stint at Getafe has not gone unnoticed, and the club’s president, Angel Torres, has publicly mention...
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Newcastle make enquiry for 24-year-old Premier League attacker

 Pedro Neto of Wolverhampton Wanderers reacts after missing a chance during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux on October 08, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England.Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto.The 24-year-old Portuguese international has done quite well in the Premier League this past season and his performances have attracted the attention of the Magpies.According to a report from HITC, Newcastle are hoping to secure his signature and it remains to be seen whether they can agree on a fee with Wolves. They have already made an enquiry for the winger.Newcastle need to add more cutting edge and unpredictability to their attack and the 24-year-old would be the ideal acquisition. ...
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Arsenal lose Bukayo Saka understudy as Mikel Arteta faces more questions

 Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. The Arsenal youth development pathway has come in for more criticism once again following the news that Amario Cozier-Duberry is set to leave the club when his deal expires in the summer. football flame understands that despite hoping to keep the attacker and offering a new deal, the 19-year-old has opted instead to look elsewhere for more guarantees over his senior playing time.Few can begrudge this decision. Despite the hype and appreciation, Cozier-Duberry has been unceremoniously snubbed by Mikel Arteta on numerous occasions when the opportunity to hand him a senior debut emerged.It was Charles Sa...
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Man City star Kevin De Bruyne shares thoughts on Belgium retirement after Euro 2024

  Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium poses for a portrait during the Belgium Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 12, 2024 in Ludwigsburg, Germany.Kevin De Bruyne doesn't want to think about international retirement just yet - despite conceding this could be his last European Championships.The Manchester City marvel took the game by the scruff of the neck in the second half as he netted Belgian's second goal in their professional 2-0 triumph over Romania in Cologne.The Man of the Match told media: "I haven't really thought about whether this is the end of my international career. I don't like thinking about when I'm retiring or my future. I have not decided when I'm going to finish. I've been playing in this team for 10 years and I have a lot of knowledge to pass ...
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Newcastle respond to Liverpool move for Minteh

 Yankuba Minteh of Feyenoord during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord v Excelsior at the Stadium Feijenoord on May 19, 2024 in Rotterdam Netherlands.Newcastle United have rebuffed initial interest from Liverpool in their teenage starlet Yankuba Minteh.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed Liverpool had Minteh on their radar due to his connections with Arne Slot.Slot managed Minteh at Feyenoord last season in what was a successful year of development for the Gambian winger, who scored 10 goals in 27 Eredivisie games in Rotterdam whilst on loan from the Magpies.Borussia Dortmund are also tracking the player’s progress, with Newcastle set to receive a considerable profit should they opt to sell.Newca...
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Club fail with offers for Manchester United star

 Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and RCD Mallorca at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on May 26, 2024 in Getafe, Spain. Manchester United have been left unimpressed by Serie A giants Lazio’s proposals for Mason Greenwood this summer.The Premier League giants want to sell the striker this summer following an impressive loan spell at Getafe last season.Manchester United want somewhere around €40m from the sale of Grenwood in the ongoing transfer window.Lazio have been in talks with Manchester United about signing him and have tabled bids as part of the negotiations.However, according to Italian daily Il Messaggero (via Calciomercato.com), the offers from Lazio are yet to cut the mustard with Manchester United this summer.Lazio’s ini...
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Fabrizio Romano Provides Major Update on Chelsea’s Pursuit of £60m Star

Michael Olise of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sheffield United at Selhurst Park on January 30, 2024 in London, England.In a compelling turn of events within the transfer market, Crystal Palace is determined to keep their shining star, Michael Olise, away from the clutches of Chelsea. As the summer transfer window heats up, Palace have put forward a lucrative new deal to Olise, signalling their intent to retain his services amidst growing interest from several Premier League giants.Chelsea Leads Pursuit Amid Rival InterestThe French winger, known for his agility and precise goal-scoring ability, has garnered significant attention after an impressive season. During the 2023/24 campaign, Olise notched up 10 goals in just 19 appearances, sparking a ...
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Manchester City receive Kalvin Phillips ‘enquiry’ as Pep Guardiola faces decision

Kalvin Phillips of West Ham United 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.Everton have reportedly made an enquiry over out-of-favour Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.The 28-year-old spent the second half of the season on loan at West Ham but struggled to rediscover his form. He made just eight appearances for then-manager David Moyes and his future at the Etihad remains uncertain.Phillips endured a nightmare period at City after managing just 10 appearances for Pep Guardiola's side in the first half of the campaign. After failing to take his chance during three games when Rodri was suspended, the City boss admitted that he struggled to see Phillips in his City team.The Toffee...
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West Ham close in on released Sheffield United man

Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham shouts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.West Ham are expected to announce the signing of Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham upon the expiry of his Blades contract.The goalkeeper was one of a number of United players to be released at the end of their current deals and Foderingham had made it known that he was keen on moving closer to where he grew up in London after a career that has taken him to Swindon, Rangers and Sheffield since leaving Crystal Palace more than a decade ago.Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that all the relevant paperwork has been signed and the deal, which will see Foderingham join the Hammers as third ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal performance shows Erik ten Hag and Manchester United were right

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks dejected after Lukas Provod of Czechia (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Portugal and Czechia at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 18, 2024 in Leipzig, GermanyThe dust settled on Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious divorce from Manchester United such a long time ago it was not even mentioned on the BBC's coverage of Portugal against Czech Republic.The 39-year-old has played in Saudi Arabia since January last year and few could name the specific club, such is the lack of interest in the Saudi Pro League retirement home. But Ronaldo still generates reverence.His namesake was dubbed Il Fenomeno but Ronaldo is the true phenomenon. This is his sixth Euros 20 years on from the first. Francisco Conceição,...
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Chiwome extends stay at Wolves

Leon Chiwome of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on March 30, 2024 in Birmingham, England.WARRIORS prospect Leon Chiwome has signed a new contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers which will keep him at the English Premier League club until 2028.Reports from England yesterday indicated that the 18-year-old, who is teammate to Warriors star Tawanda Chirewa at Wolves, signed a deal that includes an option for a further year.Chiwome, who made his Premier League debut towards the end of last season, joined Wolves’ academy from AFC Wimbledon two years ago.He is expected to remain at Wolves next season to compete for a place in the first team, allowing fellow academy striker Nathan Fraser to leave on loan f...
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Manchester United told not to spend £70m on Everton & England star Jarrad Branthwaite

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates a goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton FC at American Express Community Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Brighton, England. Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham doesn’t think his former club should splash £70m on Everton and England star Jarrad Branthwaite.The 21-year-old defender has been a key target for the Red Devils this summer, with reports stating that they had offered around £35m for his services. However, it was an offer that was dismissed instantly with Everton reportedly demanding a figure closer to £70m.With the club not under intense pressure in relation to selling players before the June 30 deadline for the years accounts, Branthwaite is more likely to remain as the Athletic’s Dav...
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Wolfsburg Yet To Receive Offer For Everton Target

 Aster Vranckx of Belgium arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Belgium and Slovakia at Frankfurt Arena on June 17, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.Wolfsburg are still waiting for offers to land on their table for Everton midfield target Aster Vranckx this summer.The Belgian midfielder has a year left on his contract at Wolfsburg and has been heavily linked with a move away from the club.He is currently in action at Euro 2024 with Belgium, but speculation over his future has been on the rise.Everton are interested in signing him but there are suggestions that Fiorentina are closing in on a deal to sign the midfielder this summer.There is talk of the Italian club offering €12m, but according to German magazine Kicker, Wolfsburg are not aware of...
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Arsenal set for tough trips to Spurs and Man City in first five games as fixtures revealed

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal begin the 2024/25 Premier League season against Wolves on Saturday, August 17.And Mikel Arteta faces a tough opening five games that include successive trips to Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man City - three of the top five last season.Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side have finished second to Manchester City in the last two seasonsAfter finishing as runners-up in each of the last two seasons to Manchester City, there is belief that it could be third time lucky for Arsenal in the upcoming campaign.But they know they have to start the term firing on all cylinders - just as they have done in the p...
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Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City

 Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford FC at Molineux on February 10, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. Tottenham have reportedly agreed personal terms with Brentford striker Ivan Toney but must improve their offer to his club after seeing an initial bid rejected.Toney would be a fine signing for Spurs, but he clearly won’t come cheap as Brentford are said to have turned down an opening offer of £40million for the England international, with something closer to £55m more likely to be enough to get a deal done, according to Football Transfers.Tottenham never really got round to replacing Harry Kane when the England striker moved to Bayern Munich last summer, so bringing in someo...
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Man City transfers may force Pep Guardiola to prove himself wrong again

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, acknowledges the fans after the team's defeat in the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024 in London, England. After reaching the Champions League final with Manchester City for the first time, Pep Guardiola set out what appeared to be his manifesto for an extended stay at the club.City had just reclaimed the Premier League for the manager's third in four years and were about to face Chelsea in the showpiece game on the European calendar when Guardiola was asked by former United defender Rio Ferdinand about keeping players motivated. "How many Premier Leagues did you win?" he asked. "Did you have the same squad from the first to the sixth? No. You have to shake, you have t...
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