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Barcelona refuse to rule out Araujo exit after Arsenal transfer links
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Barcelona refuse to rule out Araujo exit after Arsenal transfer links

Ronald Araujo centre-back of Barcelona and Uruguay during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 9, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Barcelona sporting director Deco has refused to rule out a summer move for Ronald Araujo, though remains confident the defender will stay on at the Camp Nou for ‘many more years’. Araujo’s future was the subject of intense speculation throughout the January transfer window, with Juventus believed to working on a deal for the centre-half. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal were also credited with a strong interest and reports emanating out of Spain indicated the Gunners were plotting an ambitious bid to lure the Uruguayan away from Barcelona. It’s understood Araujo had serious concerns over his role under Hansi Flick aft...
Manchester United and Real Madrid Eye Juventus Regret
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Manchester United and Real Madrid Eye Juventus Regret

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Everton and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on February 08, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Former Juventus youngster Dean Huijsen is blossoming at Bournemouth and has drawn the attention of big clubs, for instance, Manchester United and Real Madrid. The Bianconeri pocketed €15.2M from his sale but could get more money in the future since they are entitled to 10 percent of a future sale, AS reports (via Tuttomercatoweb). The center-back spoke to Oggi Sport Notizie in late January. “I’ve improved physically and learned a lot during my six months here. I want to forge ahead. Director Tiago Pinto conveyed a lot of trust in me. It was important for me to find minutes a...
Sevilla set €45m asking price for Juventus target
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Sevilla set €45m asking price for Juventus target

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Dodi Lukebakio of Sevilla FC in action during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on January 25, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Sevilla have had a relatively good season up until now, and a big reason for this is the excellent form of Dodi Lukebakio. The Belgian winger had a rather quiet first campaign at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, but it is in 2024-25 that he is starting to come into his own. Lukebakio has made up for Sevilla’s striker woes, as he currently sits top of the club’s scoring charts with nine (all in La Liga). He will be hoping to add to that tally when Barcelona come to Seville on Sunday night, and given that he has already found the back of the net against Real Madrid and Atletico Madri...
Joao Felix joins Milan on loan from Chelsea
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Joao Felix joins Milan on loan from Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Joao Felix of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. AC Milan secured a loan deal for Chelsea forward Joao Felix as the Serie A club made four late signings in the winter transfer window in a bid to revive their season. In a statement Milan said that Portugal forward Felix, who only scored one league goal for Chelsea since signing from Atletico Madrid in the summer, "has signed a contract with the club lasting until 30 June 2025". Milan only announced the Felix deal Tuesday, but the required paperwork was submitted before Monday's transfer deadline. Alvaro Morata left Sergio Conceicao's side on loan to Galatasaray at the weekend and...
Aston Villa sign Axel Disasi on a loan deal
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Aston Villa sign Axel Disasi on a loan deal

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Axel Disasi of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. Axel Disasi will spend the rest of the season on loan at Aston Villa, after a late-late move on transfer deadline day was confirmed following quite a few twists and turns in the last couple days. Disasi had been mooted to be on the transfer list all along in this window, having not seen much Premier League action in the first half of the season, but interest didn’t materialize until late. At that point, both Villa and Tottenham Hotspur tussled over his favor, with the latter getting amusingly rejected not once but twice by the player. Chelsea might have preferred to do business with Spurs — shock!...
Fiorentina sign Ndour from PSG for 5m plus sale clause
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Fiorentina sign Ndour from PSG for 5m plus sale clause

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 11: Cher Ndour (73) of Besiktas celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team between Besiktas and Bodrum FK at Besiktas Park on January 11, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Fiorentina have officially signed Italy Under-21 international Cher Ndour from Paris Saint-Germain for €5m plus 50 per cent of his sell-on fee. The midfielder had been on loan at Besiktas, but had to terminate that agreement five months early after 22 competitive appearances in which he contributed one goal and two assists. He had also been linked with Genoa, Lazio, Torino and Bologna, but ultimately signed for Fiorentina after undergoing a medical yesterday. Ndour completed the transfer for a low-cost fee of just €5m, although as part of the agreement, Paris Saint-Germain will pocket 50 per...
Torino Sign Elmas from RB Leipzig
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Torino Sign Elmas from RB Leipzig

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 03: Elif Elmas #6 of RB Leipzig reacts during a pre-season friendly match between RB Leipzig and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Chase Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) Bundesliga powerhouse RB Leipzig confirmed Elif Elmas’ switch to Serie A underachievers Torino on loan with an option to buy. Indeed, the German club issued a statement on Friday to announce the agreement. “We wish Eljif every success in Turin,” sporting director Marcel Schafer noted in the official press release. “The loan is currently the best solution for everyone. Eljif will get the opportunity to gain a lot of playing practice in a league he knows well.“Leipzig revealed Elmas’ move to Torino on the same day they secured Xav...
Jhon Duran joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr from Villa
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Jhon Duran joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr from Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Jhon Duran of Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and West Ham United FC at Villa Park on January 26, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Jhon Duran has completed his transfer from Aston Villa to Al Nassr as the Saudi Pro League side bolstered their forward line for the second half of the season. Durán's form this season had seen him garner considerable attention from clubs in Europe and beyond, and the €77 million fee plus add-ons for his services stands as a coup for Stefano Pioli's team, who already boast Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané among their ranks. Durán, 21, has scored 12 goals in 29 games this season for Villa, including memorable long-range strikes against Everton in the Premier League and Bayern Munich in the Cham...
Fiorentina set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo
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Fiorentina set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo

STADIO GRANDE BERGAMO, BERGAMO, ITALY - 2025/01/14: Nicolo Zaniolo of Atalanta Bc looks on during the Serie A football match between Atalanta Bc and Juventus Fc. The match ends in a tie 1-1. Serie A side Fiorentina are now set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo, who is currently on a loan stint at Atalanta. ViolaNews have reported that the winger could actually arrive in Florence today and undergo a medical with Fiorentina over a move. His loan stint at La Dea will be cut short and after that, he will move to Fiorentina on a loan deal. La Viola will have an option to buy him permanently for a fee of €16 million but it will become an obligation to buy, if he played 65 percent of the games in the remainder of the season. He will earn €2 million per season, which is what he currently earns at Atalanta...
Almiron rejoins Atlanta United from Newcastle
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Almiron rejoins Atlanta United from Newcastle

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United FC at St Mary's Stadium on January 25, 2025 in Southampton, England. Miguel Almiron has rejoined former side Atlanta United from Newcastle United on a permanent deal, the MLS side confirmed. It brings an end to the forward's five-year spell at St. James' Park, where he made over 200 appearances and scored 30 goals. The Paraguay international was Newcastle's club-record signing in 2019, when he arrived in a £20 million ($26m) deal from Atlanta. The 30-year-old's standout season for the club came in 2022-23, where he scored 11 goals and assisted a further four to help Newcastle secure Champions League qua...
Chelsea in talks with Premier League rival over Joao Felix transfer
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Chelsea in talks with Premier League rival over Joao Felix transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Joao Felix of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. Aston Villa are in talks with Chelsea over a deal for Joao Felix before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports. Chelsea signed Felix in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid last summer but the Portugal international has struggled to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca. So far this season, Felix has started just three Premier League matches and has played a total of 364 minutes in the top flight. Villa, meanwhile, were keen on signing Felix last summer before losing out to Chelsea. According to RMC Sport, Villa have retained their interest in signin...
Barcelona offered shock loan deal for Manchester City forward
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Barcelona offered shock loan deal for Manchester City forward

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Jeremy Doku of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Manchester City FC at Portman Road on January 19, 2025 in Ipswich, England. It seems on the improbable side that Barcelona will do business in the January transfer window before the deadline on the third of February, but if they are to do so, then it appears they will target reinforcements in the attacking third. The intriguing option of Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has landed on their desk. With Ansu Fati clearly not trusted by manager Hansi Flick and without an appearance in months, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been linked with a loan move to Barcelona until the end of the season. Thus far he has bee...
Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way
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Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Mirren FC at Celtic Park on January 05, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. "After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognised league. Physically and technically, the league is very competitive," Kyogo said in statement on Rennes' website. The 30-year-old Japanese striker joined Celtic in 2021, netting 85 goals in 165 matches across all competitions. "The arrival of Kyogo is what the whole club wanted. He has a technical profile that will strengthen the dressing room. He joins u...
Man Utd Prepare Fresh Bid for Lecce Star Patrick Dorgu
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Man Utd Prepare Fresh Bid for Lecce Star Patrick Dorgu

EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 11: Patrick Dorgu of US Lecce looks on during the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Manchester United are reluctant to pull the brakes on their effort to sign Patrick Dorgu despite seeing their opening bid turned down by Lecce. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils will soon lodge a new offer for the sought-after youngster. Lecce rebuffed Man Utd’s initial proposal worth €30 million. As head coach Marco Giampaolo confirmed in one of his recent interviews, the Italian minnows are well aware of the gem they have on their books. “Top European clubs want him so it’s normal to be affected at some point,” Giampaolo said via Romano. “But...
Kyogo Furuhashi Set for Ligue 1 Move with Rennes
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Kyogo Furuhashi Set for Ligue 1 Move with Rennes

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park, on January 05, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group via Getty Images) Glasgow Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that deals involving Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota are expected to be completed as soon as possible. Japan international Kyogo is currently in France, finalizing a £10 million transfer to Rennes. Rodgers disclosed that the 30-year-old striker expressed his desire to leave Celtic many months ago. The manager also revealed plans to secure another striker before the transfer window closes on February 3. Meanwhile, Jota is set to make a return to Celtic Park, 18 months after his £25 million move ...
Milan intensify talks with Bologna for star Italian winger
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Milan intensify talks with Bologna for star Italian winger

CAIRATE, ITALY - JANUARY 24: Noah Okafor of AC Milan in action during AC Milan training session at Milanello on January 24, 2025 in Cairate, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images) Milan and Bologna could arrange a player-plus-cash swap deal involving Noah Okafor and Riccardo Orsolini late in January. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Sergio Conceicao’s men have lodged a formal bid for the Italian winger. However, the Bologna management firmly rejected Rossoneri’s opening proposal. Indeed, Milan offered €18 million plus Okafor for the long-serving Rossoblu stalwart, only to receive a negative response immediately. Yet, it won’t discourage them. As it looks, Milan are determined to sign Orsolini this winter. Therefore, they’ll soon pitch Bologna with a new bid. They’d put...
Kyle Walker moves to Milan as City new boys prepare for debuts
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Kyle Walker moves to Milan as City new boys prepare for debuts

Kyle Walker arrives at La Madonnina Clinic for a medical check-up before the contract signing for A.C. Milan in Milan, Italy, on January 23, 2025. (Photo by Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Kyle Walker’s exit from Manchester City was confirmed as Pep Guardiola declared the club’s three new arrivals ready to be involved this weekend. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca did not rule out trying to bring in Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, whose boss Ruben Amorim said he was unsure about whether Marcus Rashford would leave Old Trafford this month. Meanwhile, Championship promotion hopefuls Sheffield United were stunned by relegation-threatened Hull at Bramall Lane, and there was bad news for Welsh EFL clubs’ hopes of competing in Europe. Walker out, new City signings straig...
Real Madrid join Barcelona in race for €50m defender
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Real Madrid join Barcelona in race for €50m defender

Alvaro Carreras of SL Benfica reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/JAR Sport Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid are expected to address their defensive options in the summer, and signings could happen across all three positions in the backline. Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted as the new starting right-back, and while there has been numerous names linked in the centre of defence, the situation is equally unclear on the left side. For many months, Real Madrid have been tracking Alphonso Davies, whom they want to sign for free at the end of the season when his Bayern Munich contract expires. However, the chances of this happening appear to be...
Juventus sign PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan
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Juventus sign PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Juventus Unveil New Signing Kolo Muani at Juventus creator lab on January 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) For the entirety of the first half of the 2024-25 season, Juventus have relied on Dusan Vlahovic to play from the start in just about every game he’s been available for. And in the handful of games that Vlahovic has missed due to injury, Thiago Motta has been forced to try and find some sort of makeshift solution, playing just about every other attacking player he has as a false nine in some point in time. But now, as we sit here about to hit the last week of January, another healthy striker has finally arrived. It’s very much a short-term option to what has been a season-long problem to dte, ...
Parma Sign Jacob Ondrejka
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Parma Sign Jacob Ondrejka

NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 14: Jacob Ondrejka of Sweden U21 battles for possession with Devyne Rensch of the Netherlands U21 during the UEFA European 2025 U21 Football Championship Qualifier - Group C match between Netherlands U21 and Sweden U21 at Goffertstadion on October 14, 2024 in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Parma Calcio have officially announced the signing of Jacob Ondrejka, a talented Swedish winger acquired from Royal Antwerp Football Club. The 23-year-old attacker joins the Italian side on a permanent transfer, marking a significant addition to Parma’s offensive lineup. Ondrejka, born in 2002, expressed his excitement about the move, stating, “I’m very happy to sign for this fantastic club. I hope we can achieve many great things together with the fans and the team. I’m trul...
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