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Jeremy Ngakia looking to excite after joining Watford

Jeremy Ngakia of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Southampton FC at London Stadium on February 29, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Watford's new full-back Jeremy Ngakia has told fans he hopes to excite them after arriving at Vicarage Road from West Ham United. The Hornets announced the much-anticipated signing last night after it was announced weeks ago that he would be arriving in the near future. In an interview for the club website, the full-back said he was an attacking player who was "over the moon" to be at Watford. Asked what he would be bringing to the club, he said: "Excitement, that's what I would say. "I would say I'm a pacey skillful attacking full-back. "I'm absolutely over the moon to be at a great club like Watford. ...
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Chelsea urged to seal Declan Rice transfer to help Timo Werner and Kai Havertz succeed

Declan Rice of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford FC at London Stadium on July 17, 2020 in London, England. Chelsea have been urged to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice to help out Timo Werner and potential new signing Kai Havertz. Blues boss Frank Lampard is rumoured to be eyeing up the Hammers star as he looks to bolster his defensive options at Stamford Bridge. Rice, who is valued at £80million, came through the Chelsea academy and is believed to be keen on linking up with some former teammates like Mason Mount. German international forward Werner has already arrived from RB Leipzig, while Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Havertz is being chased by the Blues. And former Liverpool d...
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Willian joins Arsenal after Chelsea exit

Willian of Chelsea looks up during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Brazil international Willian has signed a three-year deal to join Arsenal ahead of the 2020/21 season. The 32-year-old forward has a wealth of experience and has made more than 600 club appearances in a career spanning 13 seasons. Willian started at Brazilian side Corinthians, before joining Shakhtar Donetsk in August 2007. In his six years there, he won four Ukrainian Premier League titles and the Uefa Cup in 2009.  Four years later, he briefly signed for Anzhi Makhachkala before joining Chelsea, winning the Premier League and League Cup in his second season in England. Throughout his seven years at Chelsea, he wo...
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West Brom to ease into Premier League life

The Premier League has confirmed that just four fixtures will be scheduled between the big kick-off on September 12 and October 16 – the day the transfer window closes. Slaven Bilic is eager to build his squad for the 2020/21 campaign as early as possible. But Albion believe more value is likely to be found towards the end of the window – meaning some of their new recruits may not arrive until mid-October. With the season more congested due to the coronavirus pandemic, there were fears the Baggies may have to play six or seven games before the transfer window closed.  But the Premier League has decided there will be no midweek matches in September or October. It means Albion will play on the weekends commencing September 12, 19 and 26. They will also play on the week...
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Ozil tells Arsenal ‘I’ll decide when I go’

Mesut Ozil of Arsenal FC looks on during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Mesut Ozil insists he is the only person who will decide when he leaves Arsenal after the German star was frozen out by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Ozil has not played for Arsenal since the coronavirus hiatus amid reports the club are keen to get his huge salary off the wage bill. The 31-year-old earns a reported £350,000-per-week ($458,000), but has rarely provided good value since his 2013 move from Real Madrid. Ozil was absent as Arsenal beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final on August 1, but he will not allow the club to force him out before his contract expires in June 2021. Holding o...
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Sergio Aguero injury blow as Man City star could miss all of Champions League

Sergio Aguero of Manchester City comes off the pitch injured as he speaks with Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley FC at Etihad Stadium on June 22, 2020 in Manchester, England. Sergio Aguero may not be fit enough to play any part in the remainder of Manchester City’s Champions Leaguerun this season. The Argentine striker has been ruled out for the last seven weeks after having knee surgery towards the end of June. He had hoped to return to the fold to help Pep Guardiola’s men in some way before the end of the extended campaign. But the 32-year-old has apparently told friends his chances of featuring at the European mini-tournament in Portugal are ‘very small’. City face Lyon in a one-off quarter-final on...
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Jesus says City stronger for past Champions League disappointments

Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on August 7, 2020. Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus says he can imagine his hands round the Champions League trophy and he and his team-mates are stronger for previous disappointments in the competition coveted by their Abu Dhabi owners above all others. The 23-year-old Brazilian had a standout performance in Friday's 2-1 win over 13-time European champions Real Madrid that earned a place in the quarter-finals. Jesus's starring role eased concerns at the likely absence of injured record goalscorer Sergio Aguero for Saturday...
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Reveals Expectations For Star In Europa League

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United walks off after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford on January 11, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The rich history of Manchester United has featured several stars carrying the banner of the Red Devils to success. With the resurgence of Paul Pogba as a key member of the club, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opened up his expectations for the team in the Europa League. It hasn’t been the smoothest stints for Pogba in the past few years with reports indicating his preference to leave the team.  But that has all changed in the past few months with the addition of players like Bruno Fernandes changing the dynamic of the team. With the manner of how the team stepped up on the field, Pogba has ...
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Liverpool looking at Olympiakos left-back Tsimikas

Kostas Tsimikas of Olympiacos FC looks on during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Liverpool could turn their attention to Olympiakos left-back Kostas Tsimikas after their initial attempt to sign Norwich's Jamal Lewis failed. The Premier League champions had a £10m bid for Lewis, which included a substantial sell-on clause, rejected. The Canaries wanted significantly more for the 22-year-old Northern Ireland international. Liverpool, seeking cover for Scotland captain Andy Robertson, have also been monitoring Tsimikas, 24. The Greece international played for Olympaikos in a 1-0 defeat by Wolves in the second leg of their last-16 Europa League tie this week...
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Man United scouting 23-year-old Napoli star

Alex Meret of SSC Napoli gestures during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on July 22, 2020 in Parma, Italy. Manchester United are keeping tabs on Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret ahead of a possible move to sign a replacement for David De Gea, according to reports in the British media. The Daily Star is reporting that the Red Devils have been “keeping close tabs” on the Napoli shot-stopper this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to strengthen his options between the posts ahead of next season. De Gea’s future at Old Trafford has been a major talking point over the last few weeks due to his patchy form for the Red Devils this season. According to the same story, Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Meret in action “several times” t...
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Aston Villa tipped to complete £50m transfer as Wesley update emerges

Said Benrahma of Brentford celebrates victory with Ollie Watkins of Brentford during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Cardiff City at Griffin Park on December 11, 2019 in Brentford, England. Darren Bent has backed Aston Villa to seal the stunning double signing of Brentford pair Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins. The attacking duo were instrumental for Brentford in the Championship this season, with Benrahma contributing to 26 goals (17 goals, nine assists) and Watkins finishing as the division's joint top scorer with 26 strikes. Villa boss Dean Smith is known to be a fan of both players having coached them during his stint as Brentford head coach and he's believed to be keen on a reunion. It's being reported elsewhere that Villa could have to pay up to £50milli...
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Wolves lose Jonny to ACL surgery ahead of Europa League finale

Jonny Castro Otto of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on June 27, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that defender Jonny Castro Otto has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee. The Spanish wing-back, 26, will undergo surgery to repair the injury he picked up in the first half of Thursday's Europa League meeting with Olympiakos at Molineux. The injury looked innocuous as Jonny chased back towards his own half to retrieve the ball following a Wolves corner. But his right leg buckled underneath him and although the medical staff tried to patch him up he couldn’t continue. Jonny screamed in pain on the touchline and Wolves have now revealed th...
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Man United urged to wrap up deal to sign Jadon Sancho

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League group L match between Manchester United and AZ Alkmaar at Old Trafford on December 12, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Manchester United should look to complete a deal to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund as quickly as possible, according to Jason Cundy. The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a move to sign the 20-year-old attacking midfielder from Borussia Dortmund this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to strengthen his squad ahead of next season. Sancho is widely considered to be one of European football’s most promising young attacking talents, with the midfielder having scored 17 goals and made 16 assists in the Bundesliga this season. Manchester United are yet to...
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No disappointment if Willian leaves Chelsea, says Lampard

Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United tackles Willian of Chelsea during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on July 01, 2020 in London, England. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said he is unsure if Brazilian winger Willian will remain at the English Premier League soccer club next season but expects no bitterness from both parties if he does depart. British media has reported that Willian is on the verge of joining Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal on a three-year deal after his current employers only offered him a two-year extension which left him disappointed. The 31-year-old Willian’s contract expires at the end of Chelsea’s Champions League campaign. Lampard’s side take on Bayern Munich in the last-16 second-leg on Saturday, a game Willian will...
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Wolves reach settlement agreement with UEFA after FFP breach

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Portuguese midfielder Pedro Neto (C) celebrates with team-mates after putting the ball in the Liverpool net, a goal that was subsequently ruled out by VAR due to an offside in the build up to it during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England, on December 29, 2019. Wolverhampton Wanderers will be allowed to register only 23 players instead of 25 if they qualify for the Champions League next season after breaching UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, European soccer’s governing body has said. In a statement released to British media, UEFA said Premier League side Wolves had reached a settlement agreement with it under which the club will pay 200,000 euros ($235,720.00) ...
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Liverpool dominate as Premier League announce nominees for end of season awards

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson captain of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on June 30, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool trio Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award. Unsurprisingly, the list is chock full of Reds stars after they steamrolled to their first top-flight title in 30 years. Henderson, who has already won the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year prize, is a front-runner for the award, with Man City’s Kevin de Bruyne also in contention for the top individual gong. De Bruyne, who is the only City nominee, had a phenomenal campaign where he assisted a record-equalling 20 goals – level with Arsenal legend Thie...
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Willian closes in on Arsenal deal

Willian of Chelsea scores his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Watford FC at Stamford Bridge on July 04, 2020 in London, England. Arsenal are close to completing the signing of midfielder Willian from Chelsea on a three-year deal. Arsenal moved into pole position to sign the Brazil international by offering a three-year contract earlier this week, and are now on the verge of beating off competition from Barcelona and Inter Miami. Along with the length of the deal, joining Mikel Arteta's rejuvenated side and the chance to work with fellow Brazilian Edu are the reasons Arsenal are favourites to secure Willian's signature. Despite wanting the 31-year-old to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have refused to offer...
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Everton: Club looking at Thomas Lemar

Thomas Lemar during UEFA Champions League match between Atletico de Madrid and Liverpool FC at Wanda Metropolitano on February 18, 2020 in Madrid, Spain . A report in Le 10 Sport (via Sport Witness) has confirmed that Everton are interested in a move for Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Lemar. The reports state that Everton have a lot of interest in the deal but that Atletico’s demands could complicate any move. While it is unknown how much the Madrid club want for the World Cup winner, but considering they spent £63m on him in 2018, you might think it could be close to that amount. The Toffees have also been linked with a move for Leon Bailey, so it will be intriguing to see who Everton go for. Since moving to Spain, Lemar has made 72 appearances, in which he has scored three goals a...
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Chelsea face further Kai Havertz transfer delay after Rangers clash

Leverkusen's German midfielder Kai Havertz waves on the pitch during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Glasgow Rangers at the Bay Arena stadium on August 6, 2020 in Leverkusen, western Germany. Chelsea may have to wait a little longer to seal the transfer of Kai Havertz after Bayer Leverkusen’s progress into the Europa League quarter-final. The Blues have moved quickly in the transfer market, already sealing the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, while their business is unlikely to end there. Havertz is next on their priority list after a sensational season for Leverkusen in which he registered 12 Bundesliga goals and six assists. The Germany international is reportedly keen on the move, but the two clubs are yet to come to an agreemen...
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Premier League to issue clubs with update on procedures for fans’ October return

Raindrops are seen on a Premier League logo. The Premier League is still hopeful of getting fans back into stadiums by October. This is despite recent attempts to allow spectators into other sporting events such as the World Snooker Championships and Goodwood being abandoned. There are still fears of another wave of coronavirus and this has put back those efforts that had been planned. Work is ongoing using Test and Trace procedures to keep a hold on the risk of allowing fans back into Premier League matches and “clinical passports” for supporters are being put forward as a possible solution. The 20 Premier League must also decide whether to continue with five substitutes instead of three for the 2020-21 campaign. It would take the agreement of 14 of the 20 clubs to keep th...
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