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Everton reach agreement to sign 24-year-old Ligue 1 striker

 Iliman Ndiaye of Olympique de Marseille in action during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Semi-Final second leg match between Atalanta BC and Olympique de Marseille at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia on May 09, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. Everton and Ligue 1 giants Marseille have reportedly secured an agreement over a deal worth €20 million for 24-year-old striker Iliman Ndiaye.According to a report by TEAMtalk, Iliman Ndiaye has been the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees have been scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window. And they are on the verge of completing a deal worth €20 million for the 24-year-old Marseille attacker.Iliman Ndiaye and his Marseille travailsIliman Ndiaye blew hot and cold after joining Marseille from Sheffield United ...
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Liverpool preparing for sale of Barcelona target Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Barcelona are determined to sign a new left winger this summer, with their top targets being Nico Williams and Luis Diaz. The latter is favoured by sporting director Deco, and it’s looking increasingly likely that he will be available on the market.As reported by The Daily Mail (via MD), Liverpool have been in talks with Newcastle United over a deal for Anthony Gordon, who like Diaz, plays as a left winger. The Reds have also been linked with Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Napoli.Diaz had been a key player for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, but with hi...
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Everton’s Ben Godfrey close to Atalanta move

 Ben Godfrey of Everton celebrates at full time during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on February 3, 2024 in Liverpool, England. The 26-year-old has fallen out of favour after injuries curtailed his progress with Everton. Ben Godfrey has travelled to Italy for a medical after Everton agreed a £10m fee to sell him to Atalanta.The defender, who also attracted interest from Lyon, is set to join the Europa League winners in a surprise switch.Godfrey only had one year left on his contract at Goodison Park and Everton risked losing him on a free transfer if they did not sell him this summer.The 26-year-old has made 93 appearances for Everton but only started 13 Premier League games last season and 10 in 2022-23.Godfrey had an out...
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Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot eyes three new signings as defender wants exit

Arne Slot new first team manager of Liverpool Football Club at AXA Training Centre on June 19, 2024 in Kirkby, England. Liverpool have entered a new era under Arne Slot, but they are yet to make any major moves in the transfer market.Experienced players Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara have left the club after their contracts expired, while full-back Calvin Ramsay has joined League One side Wigan Athletic on loan. The Reds finished third last season under Jurgen Klopp, while also winning the Carabao Cup.They will be hoping for more success under new boss Slot and may need to bring in some new faces in order to deliver that. With all that in mind, Mirror Football takes a look at all of the rumours coming out of Anfield.Slot eyes three signingsLiverpool are considering moves to strengthe...
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Second Serie A suitor enquires about Barcelona forward Vitor Roque

Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 26, 2024 in Seville, Spain. Brazilian forward Vitor Roque has returned to training weeks early from his summer holidays in order to continue bulking up and convince manger Hansi Flick that he can be of use next season. However his future remains uncertain, with plenty of interest from around Europe in him.Reportedly Roque will have the chance to convince Flick in preseason, although Barcelona’s accounts would benefit from a sale before the end of the month. However Atletico Madrid are interested in him being part of a deal for Joao Felix, Porto want to buy him outright, and most recently Fiorentina have enquired about him on a permanent ba...
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Barcelona captain approached by multiple La Liga clubs, Inter Milan also keen

Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #20 Sergi Roberto celebrates a goal scored by Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 12, 2024. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has received several offers from other teams in La Liga. The report adds that these proposals are currently under his consideration, while Barcelona themselves haves remained quiet regarding his future.Roberto is in a phase of waiting as he looks to resolve his situation at Barcelona. He has refrained from setting any deadlines but is carefully examining the various offers that have been presented to him. B...
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Aston Villa ‘reach agreement’ with Premier League rivals over Psr-fixing transfer

John Duran of Aston Villa during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24 Semi-Final first leg match between Aston Villa and Olympiacos FC at Villa Park on May 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Aston Villa and Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement for a big-money transfer, with just the player’s contract details yet to be completed.The Villans are moving closer to being freed of concerns associated with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability (PSR) rules as a significant sale is progressing. Jhon Duran, a young striker with significant potential but seen as dispensable by Unai Emery, appears to be on his way to Premier League rivals Chelsea.Colombian publication En La Juganda RCN reports Villa have agreed to sell Duran to the Blues for a fee close to €50 million (£42.1 million)...
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Real Betis unable to sign top goalkeeper target for now, player will wait for move to materialise

 Adrian of Liverpool celebrates after their side's second goal scored by Roberto Firminho during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Liverpool at Bramall Lane on February 28, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Real Betis are expected to be in the market for two goalkeepers this summer. A new backup will be required following the departure of Claudio Bravo – Liverpool’s Adrian San Miguel is a candidate – while a first-choice ‘keeper may also be required if Rui Silva leaves, amid interest from his native Portugal.Betis’ ideal ‘keeper signing is Alvaro Valles, who previously came through the club’s academy before joining Las Palmas in 2018, where he has been ever since. The 26-year-old has already signalled his intention not to sign a new contract, and with his current de...
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Mbappe takes furious swipe at PSG after exit

 France's forward Kylian Mbappe (R) poses with supporters before a training session as part of the team's preparation for the UEFA Euro 2024 European football championships in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on June 2, 2024.Kylian Mbappe has accused Paris St Germain of reacting "with violence" to his decision to refuse to sign a new contract with the club.Mbappe agreed a five-year deal with Real Madrid on Monday, which will begin on July 1, the day after his existing contract with the Ligue 1 giants formally expires.It confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in football and brought an end to Mbappe's increasingly acrimonious six-year association with PSG.Speaking at a press conference with the French national team ahead of the European Championships, Mbappe said his decision to play out th...
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Napoli Aim to Keep Kvaratskhelia amid PSG Interest

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Juventus at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 03, 2024 in Naples, Italy. PSG are going after Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with renewed determination, but their offer might be significantly lower than what reported. In any case, the Partenopei strongly wants to retain their ace, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed (via Virgilio).The Ligue 1 giants have formally started from a €60M bid. The figure could grow significantly in the coming weeks. In reality, the Partenopei are ready to resist any sum. The situation could change only if the attacker explicitly asked out.The interest from PSG is inevitably affecting the contract talks between Napoli and Kvara...
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Report: West Ham and Everton Chase French Defender

 Maxime Estève of Burnley during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Burnley FC at Selhurst Park on February 24, 2024 in London, England.According to a report from L’Équipe, West Ham and Everton have both opened preliminary talks to sign Burnley defender Maxime Estève. The 22-year-old French centre-back joined Burnley from Montpellier HSC towards the end of the January transfer window for a fee of €12 million. Despite Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League, Estève has been a standout performer for Vincent Kompany’s side, featuring in every match since his arrival. His consistent performances have caught the attention of Premier League sides looking to bolster their defences. As L’Équipe notes, “West Ham United and Everton have both opened preliminary talks t...
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Mario Hermoso open to Napoli, Roma, Inter, Juventus and Milan

Mario Hermoso of Atletico Madrid celebrates after Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund (not pictured) scores an own goal, Atletico Madrid's first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid at Signal Iduna Park on April 16, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Napoli are reported to be the favourites for free agent Mario Hermoso, ahead of Roma, while Juventus, Inter and Milan could also show interest.The centre-back turns 29 next month and has decided not to extend his contract with Atletico Madrid beyond June 30.According to Chiringuito TV in Spain, Hermoso has a very specific idea on his mind and that is to take the next step in his career in Italy.There are several teams who would be glad to welcome the Spain international i...
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Newcastle United set to sell Miguel Almiron, want £30 million

 Raheem Sterling of Chelsea holds off Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 11, 2024 in London, England. Newcastle United are all set to sell their Paraguayan winger Miguel Almiron for £30 million in the upcoming transfer window.According to a report from Football Insider, Miguel Almiron could part ways with Newcastle United in the upcoming summer window. The former Atlanta winger is no longer an important part of their first team and they are ready to sanction his departure if any club meets their asking price of £30 million.Almiron made the move to the Magpies back in 2019 from Major League Soccer. He was a then-club record transfer for the American outfit as they received £21 milli...
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Inter Goalkeeper Approached by Newly-Promoted Serie A Outfit

 Emil Audero of FC Internazionale in action during the FC Internazionale training session at the club's training ground Suning Training Center on May 24, 2024 in Como, Italy.Inter goalkeeper Emil Audero has reportedly received an invitation to join Serie A newcomers Como amidst an uncertain future at Giuseppe Meazza. According to Sky Sport Italia, via TMW, Osian Roberts’ men are keen to sign the 27-year-old as part of the club’s bid to assemble a competitive squad ahead of a long-awaited top-flight return.Audero joined Inter on loan from Sampdoria last summer. Though Simone Inzaghi’s men have an option to make his stay permanent for €7 million, they’re unlikely to exercise a buyout clause. Instead, the new Italian champions are poised to land Atletico Paranaense star Bento.Yann Sommer...
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Newcastle and Aston Villa battle for star winger as Man Utd chase £34m defender

Brajan Gruda of Mainz controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia Mönchengladbach at MEWA Arena on March 02, 2024 in Mainz, Germany.We begin Friday’s Premier League transfer rumour round-up with a report from Bild, claiming that Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool are all ‘lining up’ to sign Mainz youngster Brajan Gruda. It is widely understood that the German outfit are willing to sanction the winger’s exit now that they have secured their Bundesliga status for next season.All three Premier League clubs could be set to miss out on the Albanian teenager, however. Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are both said to be keeping tabs on his progress, with the German champions supposedly willing to pay £17 million or so for his signature. That...
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Why Memphis Depay Should Consider the Move?

 Memphis Depay of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Memphis Depay, the Dutch star, could be leaving Atlético Madrid in search of new horizons. And among the options under discussion, one stands out as potentially transformative: Major League Soccer (MLS). At 30 years old, Depay is at the peak of his career, and the MLS emerges as an arena where he could not only shine but also leave a lasting legacy.Speculation surrounding Memphis Depay is nothing new. His talent and skill have already put him in the spotlight on several occasions. However, what makes this potential move particularly intriguing is th...
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Crystal Palace closing in on signing 20-year-old Barcelona loanee

Chadi Riad of Real Betis in action during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Atletico de Madrid and Real Betis Balompie at Civitas Metropolitano stadium on March 03, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Chadi Riad, who has spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Real Betis from Barcelona, is reportedly on the verge of joining Crystal Palace.According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chadi Riad has been the subject of interest from Crystal Palace in recent weeks. The Moroccan international has already agreed to join the South London club in the summer transfer window. The Eagles will cough up a base fee of €12 million to secure the services of the Barcelona loanee.Who is Chadi Riad?Chadi Riad has found a stable footing in his career since joining Real Beti...
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Aston Villa compete for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher

 Conor Gallagher of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC at American Express Community Stadium on May 15, 2024 in Brighton, England. Aston Villa’s recent qualification for the Champions League under the guidance of Unai Emery marks a significant milestone for the club. Finishing fourth in the Premier League, Villa now aims to bolster their squad to compete effectively on multiple fronts next season. One area of focus is strengthening their midfield, which has led them to target key players from rival clubs.Pursuit of Conor GallagherAmong the potential recruits is Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, a player who has caught the attention of several top clubs. According to a report from the Daily Telegraph, Villa is now competi...
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Bayern Munich linked with shock Bruno Fernandes transfer swoop

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 3-2 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Bayern Munich have been tipped to launch a spectacular move for Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, with a report claiming the Portugal international's teammates fear he could be on the move this summer.Fernandes' future has been the subject of intense speculation ever since it was reported that United are prepared to listen to offers for every member of the squad aside from Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.The 29-year-old then fuelled the fire by publicly admitting he could consider his future at the club this summer, although ma...
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French striker Olivier Giroud makes his MLS move, joining Los Angeles FC

Olivier Girou looks on during a France training session as part of the French national team's preparation for upcoming friendly football matches at Centre National du Football on March 19, 2024 in Clairefontaine-En-Yvelines, France. World Cup-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC.LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move Tuesday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy. Giroud confirmed Monday that he would leave AC Milan for a Major League Soccer club.LAFC general manager John Thorrington said the club has been eager to add Giroud since last fall, and it attempted to land his services in the January transfer window. The 2022 MLS Cup champions and 2023 runners-up the...
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