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Juve continues to track Ligue 1 attacking midfielder
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Juve continues to track Ligue 1 attacking midfielder

Edon ZHEGROVA of Lille during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Marseille and Lille at Orange Velodrome on December 14, 2024 in Marseille, France. Edon Zhegrova has spent much of 2025 on the sidelines due to a serious injury sustained towards the end of last year, halting what had been a highly impressive run of form for the talented winger at Lille. Before his setback, Zhegrova had been a standout performer for the Ligue 1 side, consistently showcasing his ability and attracting the attention of several top European clubs. Among them was Juventus, who had expressed a strong interest in signing the Kosovo international during the last summer transfer window. Despite their interest, the Bianconeri were ultimately unable to secure his signature and turned their attention to alternativ...
Newcastle now set to battle Chelsea for “decisive” finisher with 24 goals just like Isak
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Newcastle now set to battle Chelsea for “decisive” finisher with 24 goals just like Isak

Vangelis Pavlidis of SL Benfica reacts during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between FC Porto and SL Benfica at Estadio Do Dragao in Porto, Portugal, on April 6, 2025. As concerns over Alexander Isak's future continue to rumble on, Newcastle United are reportedly poised to join the race in pursuit of signing a forward who has matched their star man for goals this season. Newcastle braced to stand strong in Isak saga As much as they'll be desperate to avoid it, the Isak rumours aren't going away anytime soon. Instead, Newcastle are likely to face a summer-long saga which will end one of two ways. The Swedish star is one of the most wanted strikers in European football and with Liverpool and Arsenal reportedly on his list of suitors, there is no doubt that he'll have a decision to make in t...
PSG Told to Drop Gianluigi Donnarumma, Chase Man City Transfer Target
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PSG Told to Drop Gianluigi Donnarumma, Chase Man City Transfer Target

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain passes the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Angers SCO at Parc Des Princes on April 05, 2025 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain have a big decision coming up: is Gianluigi Donnarumma still their long-term answer in goal? His contract runs out in 2026, and the clock’s ticking. Since arriving from AC Milan in 2021, Donnarumma has had his share of standout moments—like the penalty shootout heroics against Liverpool this year. But he’s also made costly errors, including the one against Real Madrid in 2022, that raise questions about his reliability on the biggest stage. If the capital club decides that the Italian shot-stopper isn’t the guy they want to move forward with, they’ll need t...
Inter making progress in move for Marseille’s Luis Henrique
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Inter making progress in move for Marseille’s Luis Henrique

Luis HENRIQUE of Marseille during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Marseille and Toulouse on April 6, 2025 at Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France. While the Serie A title race as well as the Champions League knockouts have Inter occupied, they continue to have one eye on the transfer market. The latest reports via TMW, suggest that the Nerrazzuri are pushing hard for the signature of Marseille winger Luis Henrique. The Brazilian has been deployed by Roberto De Zerbi as a right wing-back in his 3-4-3 system, to great success. He has scored 7 and assisted 5 this season and would add more goals to this Inter side. In Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 system, he would alternate with Denzel Dumfries in the same right wing-back role. The French club seemingly want something between €30-35m for...
Real Betis sporting director confirms Antony transfer plan
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Real Betis sporting director confirms Antony transfer plan

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Antony dos Santos of Real Betis passes the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 05, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) Antony has been a revelation for Real Betis since he joined the La Liga club on loan from Manchester United in January, and because of this, it is no surprise that work is already being done on keeping him for at least one more season. Antony has amassed four goals and four assists since arriving at the Benito Villamarin, while his performances outside of G/A have also been spectacular. He has looked at home in Seville, and because of this, there is an even greater hope that he can stay for longer. Speaking to ...
Napoli moving in advance for Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson
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Napoli moving in advance for Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson

Lewis Ferguson of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on January 18, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Serie A side Bologna have seen midfielder Lewis Ferguson do well this season after his return from a serious knee injury and he is now attracting attention from Napoli. Gazzetta dello Sport have reported today that the Partenopei are looking out in the market for potential replacements for Andre Frank Zambo-Anguissa and Ferguson is attracting ‘special’ attention from them this season. They have tried to move in advance for the Scotsman but Bologna’s stance is clear that they will only speak about their midfielder in the summer. Any talks will be hold only at that ...
Chiesa and Udogie among Milan’s Italian transfer targets – report
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Chiesa and Udogie among Milan’s Italian transfer targets – report

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Fedrico Chiesa of Liverpool looks on during the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan will be looking for more Italian players in the summer transfer window, with Federico Chiesa and Destiny Udogie among their targets. The Rossoneri will rebuild their squad in the 2025-26 campaign, hiring a new sporting director and coach. Fabio Paratici has emerged as the frontrunner for the sporting director role and is expected to be hired in the coming weeks, once all the legal paperwork is completed. Paratici’s priority is to build a strong Italian core in the 2025-26 squad, starting with a new coach. Roberto De Zerbi, Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Al...
Napoli accelerating move for Udinese’s Oumar Solet
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Napoli accelerating move for Udinese’s Oumar Solet

Oumar Solet of Udinese Calcio and Gustav Isaksen of S.S. Lazio are in action during the 28th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S. Lazio and Udinese Calcio at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Italy, on March 10, 2025. (Photo by Domenico Cippitelli/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Serie A side Udinese have seen Oumar Solet get linked with clubs in Italy and England but it seems as if Napoli are trying to beat competition for the Frenchman. Solet had joined Udinese on a free transfer only in January as he had his RB Salzburg contract termination after the summer transfer window in 2024 slammed shut. He has now impressed for Udinese and is attracting clubs’ attention. Luca Marchetti from Sky Italia has spoken to Radio Marte about the defender’s situation and he revealed that Napoli are trying ...
Napoli Open Talks for Feyenoord Star Igor Paixao
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Napoli Open Talks for Feyenoord Star Igor Paixao

Feyenoord Rotterdam forward Igor Paixao plays during the match between NAC and Feyenoord at the Rat Verlegh Stadium for the Dutch Eredivisie season 2024-2025 in Breda, Netherlands, on February 15, 2025. Napoli and Feyenoord have reportedly held preliminary talks over Igor Paixao’s potential summer transfer to Serie A. According to Calciomercato, the Scudetto hopefuls have tested the waters for the sought-after forward. Despite offloading star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain this winter, Napoli failed to sign an adequate replacement in the January transfer window. Noah Okafor arrived on a short-term loan from Milan but will likely return to the San Siro in the summer. Okafor will likely be on the bench when Napoli take on Milan in tonight’s Serie A blockbuster on h...
Tottenham in five-way battle to sign £25 million Aston Villa forward
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Tottenham in five-way battle to sign £25 million Aston Villa forward

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Aston Villa FC and Club Brugge KV at Villa Park on March 12, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Tottenham Hotspur will compete with four other clubs to sign 27-year-old Jamaican winger Leon Bailey from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Leon Bailey is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Aston Villa winger. However, the North London club will face stiff competition from four other clubs. Leon Bailey and rollercoaster ride w...
Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly close to agreeing Real Madrid deal
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Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly close to agreeing Real Madrid deal

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold crosses during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) The worst kept secret surrounding Liverpool football club and its players in 2025 has just maybe been the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who for months now has been expected to join Real Madrid in the summer on a free transfer. For the 26-year-old fullback who came through the club’s academy and previously set his sights on becoming Liverpool captain, there has been a studious effort made not to address the story and to try to keep the focus on the football.It appears, perhaps, the time for trying to...
Manchester City star offers himself to Real Madrid
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Manchester City star offers himself to Real Madrid

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Manuel Akanji of Manchester City makes a block during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Etihad Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. There are no shortage of players keen to sign for Real Madrid, and no few agents desperate to get their clients to the Santiago Bernabeu either. That results in Los Blancos receiving plenty of offers of willing footballers, albeit rarely from their rivals for the top prizes. Yet that is the case with Manuel Akanji. The Swiss defender has spent much of the last few seasons competing against Real Madrid to lift the Champions League, but Marca explain that Akanji has offered himself as an option for Real Madrid this summ...
Roma must pay double for Balerdi, claim French reports
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Roma must pay double for Balerdi, claim French reports

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 16: Leonardo Balerdi of Marseille during the Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Parc des Princes stadium on March 16, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) There are mixed reports in Italy and France on the status of Roma interest in Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi, with double the asking price. Their pursuit of the central defender goes all the way back to his time in Argentina as a 19-year-old, with links even when he was still at Boca Juniors in 2018. Now that he is 26 years old and flourishing at Olympique Marseille, La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Roma are back in the running and the player has already given the all-clear. This much is confirmed in Franc...
Real Madrid have two midfielders on shortlist for summer move
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Real Madrid have two midfielders on shortlist for summer move

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. Real Madrid could be busy this summer, with players wanted across three positions: right-back, centre-back and centre midfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen are the favourites to the players that address the first two, but the latter is much less straightforward. In recent months, Martin Zubimendi has emerged as a player that Real Madrid like a lot, and they believe that he could be the player to fill the large void that was left by Toni Kroos last summer. However, the issue is that Arsenal are pushing very hard to finalise the signing of the 26-year-old Real Sociedad...
Antonio Rudiger reveals transfer verdict amid Real Madrid exit links
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Antonio Rudiger reveals transfer verdict amid Real Madrid exit links

Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid plays during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid at La Ceramica Stadium in Villarreal, Spain, on March 15, 2025. Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger insists that he has no intention of leaving the Spanish giants "any time soon" despite increasing transfer interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. At 32 and into the final 14 months of his contract, there is naturally speculation around Rudiger's future. Madrid have been strongly linked with numerous youthful centre-backs, including the Premier League pairing of Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen and Arsenal star William Saliba, as they prepare for what the Spanish press have dubbed a "transfer facelift" this summer. However, Rudiger isn't quite ready to get cut. "In football you never k...
Chelsea unsure over permanent move for Man Utd loanee
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Chelsea unsure over permanent move for Man Utd loanee

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Jadon Sancho of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Jadon Sancho’s future at Chelsea is increasingly uncertain, with the club now considering whether to pay a penalty fee to avoid completing his £25 million permanent transfer from Manchester United. Initially, the terms of his loan suggested a straightforward obligation to buy if Chelsea finished above 14th in the Premier League, but as reported by The i Paper, the Blues do have an option to back out—at a cost. The move to Stamford Bridge was meant to offer Sancho a fresh start after his struggles at Old Trafford, but erratic form has left Chelsea questioning whether he is the right long-term investment. Chelsea’...
Dean Huijsen on Real Madrid’s Radar
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Dean Huijsen on Real Madrid’s Radar

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brentford FC at Vitality Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. Real Madrid’s long-term squad planning is always evolving, and one name that has emerged on their radar is Dean Donny Huijsen Wijsmuller, according to a reports from both MARCA and Diario AS. The 19-year-old center-back is not just making an impact at the Premier Leagie level but has now earned recognition on the international stage, called up by Luis de la Fuente for Spain’s senior squad. The teenager alings with Madrid’s transfer policy: young, high-upside players who have with potential to grow into world-class talents. Huijsen checks all the boxes. At 1.98 meters or 6 foot 5 inches tal...
Inter Keen on Real Madrid Starlet as a Fallback Plan
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Inter Keen on Real Madrid Starlet as a Fallback Plan

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Arda Guler of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Betis and Real Madrid at Benito Villamarin stadium on March 1, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. Inter will do their best to add Nico Paz, but such a chase is quite complicated, and, if they can’t land him, they wouldn’t look far for a fallback, as they are interested in Arda Guler. The Turkish attacker could depart to play more, TuttoSport informs. Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen are after him too. The presence of Hakan Calhanoglu would fast-track his integration within the Nerazzurri. He’s more offensive-minded than Nico Paz, but the brass is on the lookout for a forward since Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa will be out of contract soon....
Arsenal seriously considering summer move for €20 million-a-year Bayern Munich star
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Arsenal seriously considering summer move for €20 million-a-year Bayern Munich star

Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich looks on during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Arsenal will reportedly look to sign 29-year-old German international Leroy Sane in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window after his Bayern Munich contract runs out. According to a report by German outlet BILD, Leroy Sane is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window and are “seriously considering” a Bosman move for the Bayern Munich attacker. However, his €20 million-a-year wages might pose a problem for the North London outfit. Leroy Sane and the Bayern Munich rollercoaster Leroy Sane has endured a topsy-turvy r...
Mohamed Salah offered to Champions League club by his agent
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Mohamed Salah offered to Champions League club by his agent

Mohamed Salah plays during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on February 16, 2025. Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah is set to become a free agent in the summer. His future has still not been resolved since there is no agreement on a new deal for the Egyptian attacker at Anfield. Salah has been the best player at the club this season, scoring 27 goals and providing 17 assists in 29 Premier League matches. His contribution has moved Liverpool closer to another Premier League title while success in the Champions League is also possible with the attacker being in such fine form at the moment. He is easily the best player in the world at the moment but in a few months time, he would be free to leave the Premier League l...
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