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Real Madrid sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen for £50m
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Real Madrid sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen for £50m

Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on April 19, 2025 in London, England. Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will move to Real Madrid in time to feature in the Club World Cup after the Spanish giants activated his £50m release clause. Madrid have moved to sign the 20-year-old defender on a five-year deal after his impressive performances this season brought him to the attention of several clubs across Europe. The deal was jointly announced by both clubs, with Madrid saying that Huijsen will join their ranks on 1 June, two weeks before the Club World Cup kicks off in the United States. Madrid’s first match is against Al Hilal on 18 June. “Real Madrid CF and AFC Bournemouth have reached an agreement for...
Liverpool reportedly edge closer to first summer signing as they prepare to book medical
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Liverpool reportedly edge closer to first summer signing as they prepare to book medical

Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on May 11, 2025. Liverpool are confident that a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong will be finalised in the coming days, with preparations already underway to schedule a medical, according to GiveMeSport. The potential signing of Frimpong marks a significant step in Liverpool’s summer transfer strategy, as the club look to strengthen key areas ahead of the new season. Reds boss Arne Slot, fresh off securing the Premier League title, is keen to reinforce his squad with top-quality talent. Liverpool will be busy this summer In addition to Frimpong, the Dutch manager has already secured the services of goalkeeper Giorg...
PSG want Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy
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PSG want Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy

Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund plays during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfL Wolfsburg at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, on May 3, 2025. Serhou Guirassy scored 33 and created nine goals in 44 games in his first season at Borussia Dortmund, which has naturally attracted attention from Europe’s top clubs. According to Bild, Paris Saint-Germain have set their sights on the Bundesliga forward, who has a reported €70m release clause. However, the French champions aren’t listed in the name of clubs that can exercise this option, those are: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Meaning die Schwarzgelben would be free to negotiate a substantial fee with the Parisien side. Dortmund have no desire to sell...
Atletico Madrid star on the verge of €6 million move to Mexico
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Atletico Madrid star on the verge of €6 million move to Mexico

Angel Correa right winger of Atletico de Madrid and Argentina during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid is closing on an imminent departure from the club. That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, citing Matteo Moretto, who points towards Ángel Correa as the player in question.Frontman Correa has long been linked with a move away from Spain’s capital, amid efforts on the part of the Atlético brass to rejuvenate the club’s frontline. This past January, the Argentine app...
Juventus Take an Interest in Three Spanish Players
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Juventus Take an Interest in Three Spanish Players

LEGANES, SPAIN - APRIL 24: Miguel Gutierrez of Girona FC in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between CD Leganes and Girona FC at Butarque stadium on Apri 24, 2025, in Leganes, Spain. Juventus have set their sights on Spain ahead of the summer, identifying a few players who could shore up their squad or replenish it after some possible exits: Miguel Gutierrez, Yeremay Hernandez, and David Mella. According to AS (via Mediaset), the Bianconeri have started negotiating for the Girona star and received the green light from Real Madrid, which have an €8M buy-back clause on him. He’s one of the top options to replace Andrea Cambiaso, should he join Manchester City or another top team. He’s been one of the top La Liga contributors in his role in the pa...
Arsenal pushing to sign £18m Chelsea midfielder ahead of PSG
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Arsenal pushing to sign £18m Chelsea midfielder ahead of PSG

STRASBOURG, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 9: Andrey Santos of Strasbourg controls the ball during the France Ligue 1 McDonald's match between RC Strasbourg Alsace and Montpellier HSC at Stade de la Meinau on February 9, 2025 in Strasbourg, France.  Arsenal are ‘working hard’ to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos ahead of PSG, according to reports. Chelsea signed the Brazil international from Rio de Janeiro-based side Vasco da Gama in January 2023. Santos, 21, was immediately send back to his boyhood club on loan before joining Nottingham Forest on another loan move ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. Santos was due to spend the entire season at the City Ground but was recalled in January after only making two appearances in five months for Forest. Chelsea may have been fearing the worst at that point bu...
Barcelona set to miss out on top defensive target as European giants move ahead
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Barcelona set to miss out on top defensive target as European giants move ahead

Jonathan Tah of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on May 11, 2025. Barcelona look set to miss out on central defender Jonathan Tah, as Bayern Munich move into pole position for his signature. The Blaugrana opened talks with Tah in December, and had terms agreed with the Germany international in February, but the move is set to collapse. Tah has been awaiting word from Barcelona on their salary limit situation, amid doubts over their ability to register the 29-year-old this summer. However clearly the Blaugrana have not advanced, despite their good relationship with his agent Pini Zahavi. Bayern Munich in advancing towards Tah deal Recent reports have claimed that Barcelona were ...
Real Madrid reportedly want to sign three players before the FIFA Club World Cup
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Real Madrid reportedly want to sign three players before the FIFA Club World Cup

William Saliba centre-back of Arsenal and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Real Madrid’s aggressive attempt to complete the acquisition of Trent Alexander-Arnold was quite notable this month. The Spanish giants have not only tried to confirm the purchase of the English international as soon as possible, but they have also tried to reach an agreement in which the player would be able to play for the club in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Real Madrid want three players before FIFA CWC In fact, Real Madrid’s urgency in the Alexander-Arnold deal signify a broader objective for the club, which is to reinforce the team as much as possible before the ...
Napoli Inquire About Liverpool Darwin Nunez
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Napoli Inquire About Liverpool Darwin Nunez

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Darwin Nunez of Liverpool ahead of the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) Napoli are going big-game hunting to reinforce their attack and will try to lure Jonathan David, Darwin Nunez, or another high-caliber striker, before settling for a young Serie A option, Alfredo Pedullà informs. The Partenopei have approached the entourage of the Canadian star recently. He and his camp have hefty demands, but the Scudetto contenders are willing to get close to them and insert a release clause in his contract.Napoli joined the scrum for David and started weighing Darwin Nunez. He’s likely to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. He hasn’t ...
Champions League Club reportedly target Mathias Kvistgaarden
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Champions League Club reportedly target Mathias Kvistgaarden

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - 2025/04/13: Mathias Kvistgaarden of Brøndby IF celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Danish 3F Superliga match between F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF at Parken Stadium. Final score: F.C. Copenhagen 1 - 2 Brøndby IF Celtic are reportedly facing tough competition for Mathias Kvistgaarden this summer, with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt and Serie A club Bologna now showing interest in the Danish striker. Kvistgaarden, who has been linked with Celtic for a while, has been a target for years and continues to score goals in his homeland for Brøndby, making him an interesting target for Celtic following Kyogo’s departure. Campo Report from Denmark that Kvistgaarden’s agent, Ebbe Sand, recently held talks with Bologna. Sand was reportedly seen si...
Napoli lead Aston Villa in race to sign De Bruyne
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Napoli lead Aston Villa in race to sign De Bruyne

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne applauds the crowd after the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Etihad Stadium on May 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Napoli are the favourites to land Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer this summer.De Bruyne confirmed last month that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season. Despite the assumption that the Belgian will take the riches on offer in the MLS or Saudi Arabia, The i Paper has been told De Bruyne is keen to remain in Europe. Aston Villa are understood to be among a host of clubs monitoring his situation but Napoli appear to be the 33-year-old’s most likely destination. The lur...
Tottenham keen to sign £45 million attacker
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Tottenham keen to sign £45 million attacker

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Mathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and FK Bodo/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Tottenham Hotspur travel to the Arctic Circle to face Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday night. The Lilywhites travel to Norway boasting a 3-1 lead from the first leg in North London, but Ange Postecoglou will be wary of the threat posed by their opponents. Premier League rivals Manchester United could await Spurs in the final if they reach it, with the Red Devils having beaten Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the first leg of the other semi-final. In the meantime, it has emerged...
Arsenal plot raid on PSG for £17 million-rated playmaker with 36 international caps
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Arsenal plot raid on PSG for £17 million-rated playmaker with 36 international caps

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and PSV at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are reportedly considering making a move to sign 24-year-old Paris Saint-Germain utility man Lee Kang-in.According to a report from The Sun, Arsenal are all set to reignite their interest in the services of Lee Kang-in. Mikel Arteta was interested in signing him during the winter transfer window and he could once again look to add him to their squad once the transfer window reopens. While things didn’t work out for Lee at Valencia, he certainly made quite a name for h...
Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea transfer update amid Christopher Nkunku claim
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Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea transfer update amid Christopher Nkunku claim

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium on May 1, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. Chelsea secured an important victory over Premier League champions Liverpool in their ongoing push to secure European football for next season. The hosts took full advantage of Liverpool's title hangover, with Enzo Fernandez scoring the opening goal in the third minute. Virgil van Dijk's calamitous piece of defending saw the Dutch defender clear the ball into teammate Jarrell Quansah for an untimely own goal. It was the perfect afternoon for Enzo Maresca's men with Newcastle United dropping points at Brighton & Hove Albion earlier in the day....
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in advanced talks to join Flamengo
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Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in advanced talks to join Flamengo

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Jorginho of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2025 in London, England. Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is in advanced talks over a move to Flamengo. The Brazilian club have made no secret of their desire to sign the 33-year old, having made an approach in December, but they are now close to agreement on a free transfer. Jorginho has been recovering from a punctured lung after being injured against Brentford last month. Though born in Brazil, Jorginho moved to Italy as a teenager and has been capped 57 times by the Azzurri. He joined Arsenal from Chelsea for £12million in 2023. Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield and are in advanced talks to sign Martin ...
Mason Greenwood ‘wants Premier League return’ as stance on transfer emerges
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Mason Greenwood ‘wants Premier League return’ as stance on transfer emerges

TOPSHOT - Marseille's English forward #10 Mason Greenwood celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on February 2, 2025. (Photo by Christophe Simon / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images) Mason Greenwood is said to be angling for a return to the Premier League in the upcoming transfer window, less than 12 months after moving to Marseille from Manchester United.The former England star, 23, left Old Trafford in a deal worth in excess of £26million last summer. The switch was Greenwood's second move abroad after the forward spent time on loan in Spain with Getafe during the 2023-24 season. Greenwood has scored 19 go...
Arsenal have four options to do Alexander Isak deal despite Liverpool advantage
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Arsenal have four options to do Alexander Isak deal despite Liverpool advantage

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 7: Newcastle United's Alexander Isak applauds the fans before the match the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Newcastle United FC at The King Power Stadium on April 7, 2025 in Leicester, England. Arsenal are likely to battle Liverpool for the signing of Alexander Isak in the summer. While the Reds might be in a strong position, having nurtured a positive relationship with Newcastle over the past few years, the Gunners might be at more of a disadvantage. Liverpool and Newcastle have reportedly discussed a swap deal involving Anthony Gordon and Joe Gomez in the past, while the Magpies have previously shown an interest in Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott. Arsenal might not have the same line of communication, especially as sporting director And...
Nottingham Forest to open talks about signing in James McAtee
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Nottingham Forest to open talks about signing in James McAtee

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates with James McAtee after he scores but is later disallowed by VAR during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 26, 2025 in London, England. Nottingham Forest have turned their attention towards signing Man City midfielder James McAtee in the summer transfer window. That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that Forest scouts have been watching the 22-year-old this season. However, Forest will face stiff competition for his signature as the likes of West Ham, Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen have also ...
Chelsea could make shock decision to sell midfield star
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Chelsea could make shock decision to sell midfield star

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Romeo Lavia of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images) Chelsea travel to Sweden to face Djurgarden in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday night. The Blues are overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy, but Enzo Maresca’s side have been in poor form since the turn of the year and will face a stern test against their Swedish opponents on Thursday. In the meantime, it has emerged that the West London side could be willing to allow one of their most highly rated stars to leave the club this summer. According to Chelsea News, the Blues could be open to the idea of letting Romeo Lavia ...
Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly eyeing Ritsu Doan from Freiburg
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Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly eyeing Ritsu Doan from Freiburg

Freiburg, Germany - March 8: Ritsu Doan of SC Freiburg controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig at Europa-Park Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Freiburg, Germany. According to L’Équipe, Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in signing Japanese forward Ritsu Doan (26) from fellow Bundesliga outfit Freiburg in the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old’s contract with the Breisgau Brazilians is set to expire in 2027. The details surrounding a potential transfer remain disclosed for the meantime whilst the two German clubs agree a deal, but Frankfurt are eager to bolster their attacking options with Doan when the summer window opens. The Japanese international has impressed this season with 9 goals and 7 assists in 31 appearances. Planning for life wit...
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