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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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Chelsea interested in Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi

Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England.Chelsea are interested in a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, football flame understands.The Blues are looking for a new right-sided forward to fit in Enzo Maresca's preferred setup and are drawing up a list of alternative targets after missing out on Michael Olise, who has joined Bayern Munich.Sources have confirmed to 90min that Chelsea have been impressed by Adeyemi and believe his potential asking price of £25m represents good value in the current market, with club officials assessing a possible move internally.Contact has not yet been made with Dortmund, who are prepared to...
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Mason Greenwood trains alone with Man United in advanced talks over exit

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.Marseille are in advanced talks with Manchester United over a move for Mason Greenwood, Football Flame understands.Greenwood is training alone away from the rest of the Man United’s players who have already returned for pre-season while the club try and resolve his future.The Red Devils value the former England striker at £40million and would prefer a straight sale rather than a loan with an option to buy.Last month talkSPORT reported Marseille are keen to add Greenwood to their squad and have held positive talks with him.The 22-year-old has also attracted strong interest from Lazio, Napoli and Juventus as well as clubs in S...
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Thiago’s lasting gift to Liverpool as he announces retirement

Thiago Alcantara of Liverpool the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England.Thiago Alcantara may have left Liverpool FC and announced his retirement from football, but his legacy in the city will live on.The skilful midfielder spent four seasons with Jurgen Klopp’s side before leaving when his contract expired this summer. It was reported today that Thiago had decided to retire from professional football altogether.However, that does not mean the city which he called home for four years will forget about him, as he has left a permanent legacy to benefit young people. As the ECHO reported in February 2023, Thiago was doing a photoshoot at the Greenhouse Project Early Years Education Centre (GHP) in Toxteth a few ye...
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Report: Chelsea Target Leaves Basel Training Camp for Talks

Aleksandar Pavlovic of Bayern Muenchen and Renato Veiga of FC Basel 1893 battle for the ball during the friendly match between FC Basel and FC Bayern München at St. Jakob-Park on January 6, 2024 in Basel, Switzerland.The football transfer market is often a whirlwind of speculation and anticipation, and the latest buzz surrounds FC Basel’s promising midfielder, Renato Veiga. As confirmed by the Evening Standard, “FC Basel have confirmed midfielder Renato Veiga is in talks with another club.” This news has sent ripples through the football community, with Chelsea reportedly closing in on the 20-year-old Portuguese talent in a deal worth approximately £12 million.Veiga’s Versatility: A Key Asset for ChelseaRenato Veiga’s adaptability on the pitch is one of his standout qualities. He made 26 a...
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West Ham give Max Kilman extra long contract

Max Kilman of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on May 4, 2024 in Manchester, England.West Ham United have completed the signing of Max Kilman from Wolves and handed him a whopping seven-year contract. The Hammers recently saw an offer from Wolves for Kilman accepted and are paying £40m to take him to the London Stadium.Former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui was keen to reunite with Kilman and West Ham have delivered for their new manager.Kilman is 27 years old, but West Ham have handed him a contract which will run for seven years, until the summer of 2031.It is a big commitment to the centre-back from the Premier League club, who are signalling that they believe Kilman will be at the heart of the...
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Burnley confirm the appointment of Scott Parker as their new manager

Scott Parker, Manager of AFC Bournemouth acknowledges the fans following their draw in the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and AFC Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on December 03, 2021 in London, England. Burnley have confirmed the appointment of former Fulham and Bournemouth boss Scott Parker as their new manager on a three-year contract.The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, had been looking for a replacement for Vincent Kompany ever since he was prized away by Bayern Munich in May.And now, after a prolonged process that has seen them linked with the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Liam Rosenior, they finally have the person they are backing to take them forward.Parker, 43, has been out of work since being sacked by Club Brugge in...
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Newcastle United star ruled-out for three months after suffering foot injury

Lewis Miley of Newcastle United looks on after his shirt is ripped by Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, England.Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has picked up an injury which could keep him sidelined for a number of months.Miley played a crucial role for the Magpies last season amid a plethora of injury issues around him. However, a back injury suffered whilst on international duty prematurely curtailed his season.Eddie Howe was keen to ensure the teenager was not rushed back into action too soon at the end of the campaign last year in order to protect him. However, as reported by the Chronicle, Miley has suffered a fresh injury at the club’s...
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Southampton boss Russell Martin signs new three-year contract

Russell Martin, manager of Southampton, celebrates after the Sky Bet Championship Play Final match between Leeds United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2024 in London, England. Southampton boss Russell Martin has signed a new contract that will keep him at St Mary’s Stadium until the summer of 2027.Martin led the Saints back to the Premier League at the first attempt with a play-off final win over Leeds at Wembley in May.Martin told the club’s official website: “I’d like to thank [the owners] for showing that commitment and for really believing in us and what we’ve done and the support they’ve given us so far and I’m really looking forward to continuing the journey, because it’s been an amazing year.“I feel like we’ve all learned so much as a club, as a group. I feel lik...
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Aaron Ramsdale Arsenal exit explained as Edu faces brutal reality

 Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates after teammate Kai Havertz scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on March 09, 2024 in London, England. Aaron Ramsdale has made it clear that he does not want a repeat of the season which saw him lose his place as Arsenal’s number one goalkeeper to David Raya. Speaking while away at the European Championships, the former Sheffield United stopper made his view transparent.“No footballer wants to not play,” he told talkSPORT. “I’ve had a tough year personally not playing and I never want to do that again.“It was tough, it was tough. But I have my release now, I’m now here, I’ve got the greatest honour, the greatest badge on my chest, I’ve said it before and I’ll say ...
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Matthijs De Ligt gives green light for Man Utd move

 Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the pre-season friendly match between DC United and Bayern Munich at Audi Field on July 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. Man Utd have made a major breakthrough with highly-regarded Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt ahead of a potential move, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.Addressing his followers on X, Romano stated:“Matthijs de Ligt has given green light to Manchester United move after direct contacts with his camp.“Personal terms are not an issue as his agent Pimenta is only negotiating with Man United, priority for the player.“Up to Man Utd and Bayern, in talks over deal structure.”It was earlier revealed that de Ligt would be open to joining Man Utd, even despite the fact that they will...
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Aston Villa confirm three signings in one day including Ross Barkley return

Barkley, who spent the 2020/2021 season on loan at Villa, became the third signing on Monday at the club, following after the arrivals of Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus.Aston Villa have topped off a busy day of transfer signings with Ross Barkley arriving from Luton Town.Barkley, who spent the 2020/2021 season on loan at Villa, became the third signing on Monday at the club, following after the arrivals of Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus.The duo were part of the deal that saw Douglas Luiz sign for the Italian giants in a deal worth close to £44million (€50m).And Villa have since announced the signing of Barkley, who had been heavily linked with a return to the Birmingham-based club after Luton were relegated last season.Villa fans are well-acq...
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Kevin De Bruyne drops big retirement hint amid Man City contract uncertainty

 Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on April 06, 2024 in London, England.Kevin De Bruyne set nerves racing at Manchester City when he admitted he would be more-than tempted by the lucrative wages on offer that come with a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia.Clarifying those comments this week, he says he 'has more than enough money' as he continues his typically-blunt talk on the subject. But while he confirmed there have been no transfer talks with anyone and that he fully expects to return to City this summer, he repeated that he would consider any transfer 'if a silly amount' is offered.De Bruyne, who has just turned 33, is now in the final year of hi...
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Brentford relaxed about Tottenham’s efforts to beat them to Archie Gray

Archie Gray of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Leicester City at Elland Road on February 23, 2024 in Leeds, England.Brentford are relaxed about the situation with Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray, who has yet to make a final decision amid Tottenham Hotspur pushing to sign him, according to Sky Sports News.The Bees thought they had a deal in place with Leeds to sign the midfielder and started to give him a medical on Saturday evening.Gray agreed terms on a £75,000 a week contract at Brentford, but Leeds pulled the plug on the deal after being unhappy with the payment structure of the up to £40m fee.Now Tottenham have come in for Gray and are looking to get a deal over the line, with the expectation they...
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Chelsea to offer cash plus Nicolas Jackson to sign Premier League attacker

 Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James Park on March 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.In an attempt to cut Alexander Isak’s asking price of £115 million, Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make a bid to Newcastle United by offering Nicolas Jackson.The Blues have not squandered any time in bolstering their squad for the summer, and Todd Boehly is unlikely to break his big spending habits.The Sun reports that Nicolas Jackson has been explored by Chelsea as a potential addition to a deal to buy Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.With Enzo Maresca reportedly eager to expand his options up top, they have been heavily projected to recruit...
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Man United transfer twist could give Everton Jarrad Branthwaite boost before new bid

Matthijs de Ligt of Netherlands poses for a portrait during the Netherlands Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 03, 2024 in Zeist, Netherlands. As the clock ticks down on the transfer ‘window’ within a window, Everton could be handed a massive transfer boost over Jarrad Branthwaite with reports emerging that Manchester United are eyeing Matthijs de Ligt.David Ornstein of the Athletic claims that Manchester United are seriously considering a move to sign De Ligt from Bayern Munich. He admits that no club talks have taken place yet or a certainty that a move happens but the Bayern centre-back is becoming an increasingly viable option for United.Ornstein adds that the move is independent of ongoing Branthwaite interest but in reality the brazen penny-pinching of ...
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Tottenham waiting for Euro 2024 to end to sign £60m Premier League midfielder

 Eberechi EzeTottenham are pressing to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze this summer.According to The Times, Tottenham are willing to hold off on making a bid for Crystal Palace’s Eze until after Euro 2024.Spurs want to improve on their successful debut season under Ange Postecoglou, which saw them finish fifth in the Premier League and only miss out on playing in the Champions League narrowly.However, under the leadership of the new manager, the team has emerged as an attacking force with the club now prepared to back Postecoglou in the transfer window this summer.The midfielder is currently away on international duty with England, although he has not played much for Gareth Southgate’s team at the Euros.His form in the Premier League last season has impressed a number of cl...
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