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Chelsea star Olivier Giroud breaks silence over Juventus transfer speculation

Olivier Giroud of Chelsea speaks with Mason Mount of Chelsea during the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Olivier Giroud claims he was left surprised at reports of him being linked with a move to Juventus and insists he is happy at Chelsea. The Frenchman is believed to be wanted by new Juve boss Andrea Pirlo, who is looking to add another forward to his squad after allowing Gonzalo Higuain to leave. Giroud ended last season in impressive form for the Blues, with Frank Lampard often using him instead of Tammy Abraham up top. But the arrival of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig could leave the World Cup winner further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge next season. However, the 33-year-old insists he is happ...
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Arsenal to be without seven first-team stars for Premier League opener against Fulham

Joe Willock and David Luiz of Arsenal at London Colney on September 09, 2020 in St Albans, England. David Luiz will miss Arsenal's opening game of the season against Fulham on Saturday after failing to recover from a neck spasm. Luiz has become a trusted defender for manager Mikel Arteta despite several high profile errors last season. The Brazilian was expected to start the season at centre-back to allow new arrivals William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes time to adjust to the Premier League. But Saliba and Gabriel could be pressed into action this weekend at Craven Cottage in the absence of Luiz. Arteta is also without four other defenders with Sokratis, Calum Chambers, Pablo Mari and Shkodran Mustafi all nursing injuries. Youngster Emile Smith Rowe, who was expected to pla...
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Sean Dyche is aiming to keep the outside noise at bay ahead of Burnley’s Premier League campaign

Sean Dyche the manager of Burnley talks to the media after the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on July 26, 2020 in Burnley, England. As the new Premier League season dawns this weekend, Burnley will not be entering the fray straight away. The Clarets will get their campaign underway the following weekend when they visit Leicester City on Sunday, 20 September. But in many other ways, little has changed for Burnley heading into the season. They are now a mainstay of the top flight and their approach off the pitch has changed little, with transfer funds spent carefully on the profile of player that suits an organised playing style. And of course, the manager who has underpinned their level of consistency remains at the helm. The...
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James Rodriguez: I said yes to Toffees because of Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti (L) and James Rodriguez during the Everton press conference at USM Finch Farm on September 10 2020 in Halewood, England. Everton's new signing James Rodriguez says he can recapture and eclipse the form that catapulted him to superstardom when he won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup. Rodriguez, 29, secured his move to Real Madrid six years ago on the back of his performances for Colombia, and he enjoyed his best spell at the Bernabeu under Carlo Ancelotti. As he was unveiled by Everton yesterday, Rodriguez made no secret of the fact it was Ancelotti's presence that was critical to the move. "It influenced me a lot. It is great to be back having a chance to work with the manager again. We enjoyed a great season together in 2014. We have a great relationship," s...
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wage breakdown with star to become top Arsenal earner

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Arsenal Media Photocall at London Colney on September 09, 2020 in St Albans, England. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to agree a new deal with Arsenal which will see him become the club’s top earner. The Gabon international had less than months left on his previous contract signed in January 2018, with Inter Milan and Barcelona both interested in a deal. But success in the FA Cup and Community Shield has led to speculation the 31-year-old will sign on again with Mikel Arteta’s side. And the Athletic have revealed the numbers behind the deal that will keep the Gunners’ top-scorer in north London. The new contract runs until 2023, keeping him at Arsenal for three years and overtaking Mesut Ozil’s £350,000-a-week deal. Talks wer...
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Liverpool’s Klopp on Chelsea, Man City spending: Some clubs owned by countries, oligarchs

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool laughing with Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on September 08, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has taken a dig at the spending power of Chelsea and Manchester City and said some clubs are owned by "countries" and "oligarchs." The Premier League champions have only signed Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos this summer and have struggled in their pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago. Chelsea have spent big with the arrivals of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech while City have completed big-money deals for Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres. "We live in a world at the moment with a lot of uncertainty," Klopp told BBC Radio 5 Live. "For some clubs it seems l...
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Manchester United making progress on Jadon Sancho deal – sources

Jadon Sancho of England warms up prior to the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Iceland and England at Laugardalsvollur National Stadium on September 05, 2020 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Manchester United's hopes of landing Jadon Sancho before the transfer deadline have been boosted after progress was made on issues surrounding wages and agent fees, sources have told Football Flame. United have been struggling to get over the two major stumbling blocks -- separate from agreeing a fee with Borussia Dortmund -- but negotiations have taken a step forward. Sancho is keen to move to Old Trafford before the Oct. 5 deadline and a deal now hinges on United finding a compromise with Dortmund over his price tag. The German side value Sancho at €120 million -- a fee United believe is...
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘keen’ for Man Utd to secure signing of £20m Josh King

Joshua King of Norway during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Norway and Austria at Ullevaal Stadion on September 4, 2020 in Oslo, Norway. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to bring Josh King to the club this summer but the club are yet to give the green light to make a move. The Red Devils tried to sign the Norway international in January but ended up sealing a loan transfer for former Watford forward Odion Ighalo instead. King is now expected to leave the Cherries this summer after their relegation to the Championship, and he could be available for £15-20million. The forward is entering the final year of his deal on the south coast but also wants to remain in the Premier League. And he is being linked with several clubs, including Aston Vi...
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Liverpool ‘put off by Adama Traore asking price’

Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final between Wolves and Sevilla at MSV Arena on August 11, 2020 in Duisburg, Germany. Liverpool are reportedly unlikely to move for Adama Traore during this summer's transfer window due to the asking price placed on him by Wolverhampton Wanderers. The former Barcelona youngster enjoyed an impressive 2019-20 campaign at club level, scoring six times and registering 12 assists in 54 appearances in all competitions. Liverpool and Manchester City have both been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old during this summer's transfer window as the pair look to boost their respective attacks. However, according to Calciomercato, the Premier League champions have been put off by Wolves's asking price, which...
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Man City boss Guardiola ‘likes’ Lyon star Aouar, claims Juninho

Houssem Aouar of Olympique Lyon celebrates following his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Brazilian was asked about the Ligue 1 team's star midfielder and claimed the Spanish coach was interested Lyon sporting director Juninho said Pep Guardiola "likes" Houssem Aouar amid links to Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. Aouar has reportedly emerged as a target for Guardiola's Premier League giants City and Ligue 1 champions PSG following his exploits for Lyon. The 22-year-old French midfielder – also linked to the likes of Barcelona , Chelsea and Arsenal – played a key role in Lyon's memorable run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019-20. Ask...
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Callum Robinson Set For West Brom Medical

Dublin , Ireland - 6 September 2020; Callum Robinson of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Nations League B match between Republic of Ireland and Finland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Callum Robinson is undergoing a medical ahead of his move to West Brom as part of a swap deal that will see Oliver Burke join Sheffield United, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 25-year-old winger spent the second half of last season on loan at West Brom and played a key role in helping Slaven Bilic’s side to earn promotion back to the Premier League. Bilic has been keen to get Robinson back at the Hawthorns before the start of the Premier League campaign and it seems the move is imminent.  The two clubs have a deal in place for Robinson to join West Brom and it has been claimed that the...
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Arsenal refuse to back down in Lucas Torreira negotiations as Fiorentina end pursuit

Lucas Torreira and Arsenal Fitness coach Barry Solan after the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Arsenal’s refusal to compromise in their negotiations to sell Lucas Torreira has led to Fiorentina pulling out of the race to sign the midfielder, according to reports in Italy.  The Gunners are open to selling the Uruguay international this summer as Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his midfield options with the arrival of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid.  However, Atletico will only allow the Ghana international to leave if his €50m (£43m) release clause is met and the Gunners are currently unable to match that fee.  Arsenal have held talks to sell Torreira in order to bolster their funds and ...
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Neville: United need to clinch Sancho deal or move on

Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and SC Paderborn on August 28, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. Gary Neville has criticised Manchester United's transfer tactics and urged them to move on quickly from the Jadon Sancho transfer saga. United have signed Ajax midfielder Donny Van De Beek this summer in a €39m deal that could rise to €44m. But former United captain Neville believes that has not been enough this summer ahead of the Premier League starting this weekend, and says the Red Devils have been left behind by Chelsea and Manchester City in the recruitment stakes. United’s season only ended three weeks ago, with a Europa League defeat to Sevilla, but Neville said: "Like everyone else they had three months off be...
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Chelsea refusing to budge on €30m asking price as Euro giants chase Blues transfer raid

Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (C) looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea FC at Allianz Arena on August 08, 2020 in Munich, Germany. Chelsea are reportedly refusing to budge on their €30million valuation of French midfield flop Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer. AC Milan are said to be chasing a deal for Bakayoko, who has been on loan at the San Siro in the past, but it’s suggested that talks may have hit a bit of a standstill as the two clubs disagree over a fee, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Chelsea could do with offloading players after a busy transfer window so far, with the Blues spending big on some exciting new additions such as Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell. Bakayoko seems an obvious c...
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Allan on ‘Professor’ Carlo Ancelotti’s role in convincing him to make Everton transfer

Napoli's Brazilian midfielder Allan Marques Loureiro looks on during the SSC Napoli Football team pre-season training camp. Brazilian international Allan completed his £25million move to Everton – and admitted he can't wait to work again with the manager he calls 'the professor'. The 29-year-old midfielder arrives from Napoli on a three-year deal after Toffees' boss Carlo Ancelotti led a raid on his former club. Allan, a combative defensive presence who has won nine caps for his country, said Everton made him an offer he just couldn't refuse. He said: “It is a real pleasure to sign for Everton. I am immensely happy to be here. “I hope, like I have done in my entire career, I contribute with my performances together with my teammates and that I put in some great games, great pe...
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Kai Havertz takes part in individual training at Chelsea for first time after completing £71m move

Chelsea new boy Kai Havertz has been pictured in training for the first time after completing a big-money move from Bayer Leverkusen.  The 21-year-old attacking midfielder became Frank Lampard’s sixth signing of the summer on Friday evening after Chelsea wrapped up a £71 million deal with Leverkusen for his signature. He follows Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr through the doors at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues flexing their financial muscles in the wake of their two-window transfer ban. Germany gave Havertz permission to leave their training camp in Stuttgart to finalise his move to Chelsea earlier this week and the youngster was expected to join up with Joachim Low’s squad again in time for their Nations League clash with Switzerlan...
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Report: Kostas Tsimikas has been tested positive for Coronavirus

Kostas Tsimikas of Liverpool in action during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool and Salzburg at The Red Bull Stadium on August 25, 2020 in Salzburg, Austria. Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas has been tested positive for Coronavirus. According to reports from Greek outlet SPORT 24 (h/t the Daily Star), the 24-year-old left-back has tested positive for Covid-19 whilst on international duty with Greece. He joined Liverpool from Olympiakos only a few weeks ago as Jurgen Klopp wanted to bring in some back-up for Andrew Robertson at left-back. The report claims that the left-back fell ill after flying to Slovenia for Greece’s opening Nations League game and was immediately quarantined. He then didn’t train with the rest of the team for three days. And now reports ha...
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Timo Werner sends message to Kai Havertz as he completes £72m Chelsea transfer

Timo Werner of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the pre-season friendly between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on August 29, 2020 in Brighton, England. After months of negotiations and talks, Kai Havertz is finally a Chelsea player. The Blues officially unveiled Havertz as their sixth big-name signing of the summer on Friday evening, bringing an end to the speculation surrounding his future. He arrives at Chelsea for an initial fee of £72million, but it could rise to £90million with add-ons. He follows Hakim Ziyech, fellow countryman Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Malang Sarr and Thiago Silva in having joined the Blues this summer. His arrival at Stamford Bridge will no doubt be a welcome relief to head coach Frank Lampard, who has ...
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Man City willing to take transfer risk with Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly

Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli during SSC Napoli v Teramo - Pre-Season Friendly on September 04, 2020 in Castel di Sangro, Italy. Manchester City could start the new Premier League season without further strengthening at centre-back as they wait for the right deal. Defence remains a priority despite the addition of Nathan Ake for £40m, and Pep Guardiola will want a settled squad as quickly as possible as players regroup at the training ground for pre-season. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has been increasingly vocal in recent days, talking up a willingness to sell City's principal target Kalidou Koulibaly if he gets a suitable offer with the two clubs having been unable so far to come to a mutual agreement.  There have also been noises that the Blues are not the onl...
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Report: Liverpool have just identified one target to sign next summer

Leeds United's Ben White in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Luton Town at Elland Road on June 30, 2020 in Leeds, England. Liverpool have reportedly shelved their plans to sign Ben White. The former Leeds United loanee dazzled during a spell at Elland Road under Marcelo Bielsa last term, helping the Whites to a first Premier League promotion in 16 years. But United saw no fewer than three bids – the largest of which is reported to be £30 million – for the 22-year-old turned down. The Star reported in August that Liverpool were also set to make a £20 million offer for White. But the young English centre-back signed a new deal with the Seagulls this week and, according to The Liverpool Echo, the Premier League champions could try and sign him...
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