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30Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Watford re-sign defender Abankwah on loan

Dublin , Ireland - 23 March 2025; James Abankwah of Republic of Ireland before the UEFA Nations League B/C Play-off 2nd Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.  Watford have re-signed defender James Abankwah on a season-long loan deal from Udinese. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Vicarage Road, making 19 appearances in the Championship. "We saw the impact James had during his last loan period with us and we know that he can have a similar impact on the team," Watford sporting director Gian Luca Nani told the club website. "The relationship with Udinese has always been a powerful one that has benefited both clubs overall and we are happy that it has allowed us to bring James back." Abankwah becomes Watford's fourth s...

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26Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nottingham Forest turn to Musah after Weah rejection

Yunus Musah of AC Milan is in action during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan in Lecce, Italy, on March 8, 2025. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nottingham Forest have asked Milan for Yunus Musah after Timothy Weah refused to leave Juventus for the Premier League side. There had been reports of Nottingham Forest edging closer to a double deal with Juventus for two players, paying a total €23m for Weah and Samuel Mbangula. However, Tuttosport noted today that the players had put the brakes on the negotiations. Now La Gazzetta dello Sport adds that Weah specifically has no intention of making the move to Nottingham Forest. This prompted them to turn their focus to his fellow USMNT and Serie A player, Musah. It is no secret that Milan have put him on the market, but ...

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22Jun By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Real Betis set €35m asking price for Aston Villa target

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MAY 23: Jesus Rodriguez of Real Betis in action during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Betis and Valencia CF at Benito Villamarin stadium on May 23, 2025, in Sevilla, Spain. Real Betis are set for a busy summer transfer window, but it could be conditioned by one of their players joining Aston Villa. Betis had a successful 2024-25 season as they qualified for the Europa League and reached the final of the UEFA Conference League, where they lost out to Chelsea. And they will be hoping to improve for the next campaign, but in order for significant additions to be made to Manuel Pellegrini’s squad, sales would be needed. And two major departures have been lined up. Atletico Madrid are hoping to sign Johnny Cardoso, and another pla...

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20Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool agree deal to sign Milos Kerkez as Florian Wirtz undergoes medical

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Milos Kerkez of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40m. The left-back is to undergo a medical next week before signing a five-year deal with the Premier League champions. The 21-year-old Hungary international has enjoyed two impressive seasons with Bournemouth after joining from AZ in July 2023, helping them finish ninth last season. Liverpool already have two left-backs in Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas. Robertson is of interest to Atlético Madrid and Tsimikas could well leave after spending five years largely as a back-up to the Scotland captain. Bournemouth hav...

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18Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus resume Osimhen talks and eye Southampton talent – report

Slavko Vincic , Slovenian referee, and Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus have resumed talks with Victor Osimhen and look to Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes as a possible midfield reinforcement. Juventus are preparing their moves for the 2025 summer transfer window, especially after Igor Tudor demanded at least three new signings for 2025-26. According to Gazzetta, Napoli-owned striker Osimhen remains the Old Lady’s primary target in attack so club representatives resumed talks with the striker’s agents in recent days. Osimhen has a €75m clause valid for clubs o...

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17Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Juventus Haven’t Abandoned Their Pursuit of Osimhen

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. Even though Cristiano Giuntoli, who brought Victor Osimhen to Italy, has been dismissed by Juventus, the Bianconeri haven’t lost interest in the Nigerian marksman, who’s in limbo following his loan spell at Galatasaray. According to Sky, Napoli ask for more than his release clause, €75M, to sell him in Italy. Alternatively, the Old Lady is monitoring Emanuel Emegha, who has scored 14 goals and dished out 3 assists in 27 appearances with Strasbourg last season. Unlike foreign teams, Juventus need to negotiate with the Azzurri to acquire Osimhen. At this stage, only Al-Hilal met the asking price, but the star refused the move there du...

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16Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Burnley close to Tchaouna agreement with Lazio for 14m

Loum Tchaouna of SS Lazio misses his penalty kick during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between S.S. Lazio and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio Olimpico on April 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) After interest in Taty Castellanos, it is now reported that Burnley are close to an agreement to sign Loum Tchaouna from Lazio for €14m. The Premier League side is eager to raid the Biancocelesti this season, as there had already been rumours of an approach for centre-forward Valentino ‘Taty’ Castellanos. However, a far likelier move is for his teammate Tchaouna, as Sky Sports Switzerland report that negotiations are advancing rapidly. Tchaouna has struggled at Lazio The versatile attacking winger turns 22 in Septembe...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Palace close to signing PSV goalkeeper Benitez

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: PSV Eindhoven's Walter Benitez 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) Crystal Palace are on the brink of signing PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer. Benitez, whose contract with the Dutch club expires this month, has completed a medical and Palace will announce the signing once all the relevant documents have been completed. The Argentina goalkeeper, 32, was an ever-present in PSV's league campaign as they won the Eredivisie title, beating Ajax to the trophy by a point.Benitez started 11 of PSV's 12 Champions League fixtures last term...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ollie Watkins ‘talks’ held which could prompt Aston Villa transfer decision

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England.  Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins could once again become a player of interest to Premier League rivals Arsenal this summer, as the Gunners prepare to turn away from Viktor Gyokeres and look elsewhere for a striker in the transfer window. It's well known that Arsenal are intent on signing a top striker in time for the beginning of the new season, and that had led them to Sporting Lisbon forward Gyokeres who, in the two seasons he has spent in Portugal since arriving from Coventry City in 2023, has scored a remarkable 97 goals. Arsenal, though, are growing frustrated by the...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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RB Leipzig reportedly eyeing £15m swoop for Celtic winger

Nicolas Kühn of Celtic FC celebrate during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 knock out round match between FC Bayern München and Celtic FC at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on February 18, 2025. Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn is reportedly attracting attention from his former club, RB Leipzig. The German side are considering a £15 million bid for the 25-year-old. Kuhn impressed during his first full season with the Hoops, catching the eye of several clubs, including Premier League outfits Brentford and Brighton. His early-season form dipped slightly, but his performances have still garnered interest. The Scottish Sun reports that RB Leipzig are keen on bringing Kuhn back to Germany after he scored twice against them in the Champions League. Across the season, he contributed 21 goals and 1...

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14Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atlético Madrid eyeing free agent deal for 37-year-old defender

Nicolas Otamendi, defender of SL Benfica, looks dejected at the end of the 'Taca de Portugal' match between SL Benfica and Sporting CP at Estadio Nacional in Oeiras, Portugal, on May 25, 2025. La Liga giants Atlético Madrid are expressing a keen interest in the signature of a member of the defensive ranks at Benfica. That’s according to CNN Portugal, as cited by Mundo Deportivo, who point towards Nicolás Otamendi as the player in question. Stopper Otamendi is for his part fresh off what was a thoroughly impressive campaign in 2024/25. Despite now being 37 years of age, the Argentine continued to play nothing short of a pivotal role for the aforementioned Benfica. All told, Otamendi racked up 50 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with seven goals and four assists along the way...

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10Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man City complete the £30.5m signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon

STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 8: Rayan Cherki of France runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2025 third place match between Germany and France at Stuttgart Arena on June 8, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki for an initial £30.5m fee from Lyon. The France international becomes the club's third addition of the window following the arrivals of Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli. He has penned a five-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad until 2030. Pep Guardiola's side have been working to complete a series of deals before Tuesday's 7pm transfer deadline for clubs participating in the Club World Cup. The 21-year-old will be eligible for selection for the side, whose campaign gets underway against Moroccan outfit Wyd...

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10Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Borussia Dortmund complete signing of Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland

10 June 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund training. New signing Jobe Bellingham (l-r) takes part in his first training session alongside Serhou Guirassy and Filippo Mané. Jobe Bellingham has completed his big-money move to Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland (SAFC) in time to feature at the Club World Cup. The Bundesliga club have confirmed the 19-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal after they agreed a deal with the Black Cats which it is understood could eventually amount to almost £32 million. A post on the club’s X account read: “Welcome to Dortmund, Jobe! The 19-year-old England U21 international joins on a five-year deal and will wear number 77 at the Fifa Club World Cup.” Bellingham, who joined the Black Cats from Birmingham f...

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10Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea have £42m Gittens bid rejected by Dortmund

Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund looks on during the 1. Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on March 15, 2025. Chelsea have had an offer worth more than £42m for English winger Jamie Gittens rejected by Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old already has a seven-year contract on the table and is thought to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. But the two clubs are struggling to meet in the middle on their valuation despite the England Under-21s international not fitting into the system of manager Niko Kovac, who joined the German club in February. The latest rejection casts doubt over whether Gittens will join Chelsea in time to take part in the Club World Cup, with a first transfer deadline for the competition approaching on Tues...

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7Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Como reportedly close to Baturina deal worth 30m

ZAGREB, CROATIA - JANUARY 29: Martin Baturina of Dinamo Zagreb controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between GNK Dinamo and AC Milan at Stadion Maksimir on January 29, 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia. Como are reportedly close to securing a deal for GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia international midfielder Martin Baturina worth €30m. According to Fabrizio Romano, the negotiations are getting into full swing and progressing well. Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio goes further, suggesting that they are close to a deal on personal terms. The asking price from Dinamo Zagreb is believed to be circa €30m, which thanks to their rich owners, is entirely within Como’s budget. Baturina already linked with Serie A before The 22-year-old already ...

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6Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich send initial bid for Milan’s Rafael Leao

The Milan player Rafael Leao during the final of the Coppa Italia Milan-Bologna at the Olympic stadium. Rome (Italy), May 14th, 2025. Bundesliga side Bayern Munich have come forward to sign Milan forward Rafael Leao. According to a report by Tutto Sport via Milan News, Bayern Munich set to start negotiations with Milan to explore the signing of Rafael Leao. The Rossoneri have named a staggering €100 million asking price as transfer fees for the Portuguese forward. Bayern have sent an offer of around €60 million for Leao but it is far from what Milan have been asking since last season. Numerous Saudi Pro League clubs have arrived in the race to sign Leao previously but the player has put a veto to these options. Arsenal are also one of the interested parties but they are yet to send an...

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6Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man United receive Victor Osimhen transfer update as ‘contract proposal sent’

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. Galatasaray are reportedly trying to sign Victor Osimhen permanently this summer transfer window, as a proposed deal with Al-Hilal is said to be falling through. Osimhen spent last season on loan at the Turkish club, scoring 37 goals in 41 matches across all competitions as they won the league and cup double. However, the striker is still under contract at Napoli for another season. A move to the Saudi Pro League has seemed the most likely since the transfer window opened on 1 June. Al-Hilal reputedly want a deal for Osimhen done in time to play at the Club World Cup, but that would require the transfer to happen on or before 10 June...

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5Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool reject Barcelona bid for Diaz

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Luis Diaz of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) Liverpool have rebuffed an approach by Barcelona for winger Luis Diaz.The Colombia international has been a target for the LaLiga champions for some time, although he has also been attracting interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. Only last month Barca's sporting director Deco publicly named Diaz, and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, when talking about their transfer plans. However, it is understood when the Catalan club made an approach to Liverpool on Wednesday they were told they had no intention of selling. Diaz turned ...

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5Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atletico Madrid press for Milan’s Theo Hernandez amidst Al-Hilal interest

Theo Hernandez plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) La Liga outfits Atletico Madrid are pressing to sign Milan left-back Theo Hernandez as Al-Hilal remain a threat. According to a report by Gianluca Di Marzio, Atletico Madrid have decided not to bow down to Saudi Arabian competition as they are actively negotiating with Milan for Theo Hernandez. There is still a huge gap to be bridged by the Spanish club as their undisclosed offer price is worth much less than the Rossoneri’s demands. It is of no surprise that Milan have increased their asking price following the introduction of Al-Hilal as a potential dest...

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4Jun By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Arsenal issue Thomas Partey transfer statement after Barcelona contract talks

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 4: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Arsenal FC at Amex Stadium on January 4, 2025 in Brighton, England. Arsenal have confirmed that they remain in talks with Thomas Partey over his future at the club. Partey, 31, sees his current deal expire on June 30 but boss Mikel Arteta wants to keep him. The midfielder is claimed to have held talks with La Liga giants Barcelona over a potential free transfer. Partey spent his formative years in Spain and joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid for £45million in 2020. This season, the Ghanian played more games than ever for Arsenal. Partey made a total of 52 appearances, topping his previous best tally of 40. But his future remains uncertain, with Arsenal issuing...

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