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Man Utd close on Manuel Ugarte but deal formula not what was expected
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Man Utd close on Manuel Ugarte but deal formula not what was expected

Manchester United are closing in on a permanent transfer for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte and not a loan deal as had been thought likely. The Red Devils have been holding talks over a period of several weeks with PSG in an effort to land Ugarte. The Uruguayan is Erik ten Hag’s top midfield target and it appeared earlier this week that a deal was on the horizon, not least due to Luis Enrique telling the midfielder he is not in his plans. That was thought likely to come about through a loan with an obligation to buy formula, though the obligation amount was still under discussion. However, according to French daily Le Parisien, an outright transfer is now expected. PSG and Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement for a permanent transfer based on a fee of...
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Chelsea sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid
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Chelsea sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid

Joao Felix has completed a return to Chelsea rejoining the Blues on a permanent transfer in a deal which could rise in excess of £46m.The 24-year-old spent six months on-loan at Stamford Bridge in the 2022/23 season and scored four times in 20 appearances. His return came after a long-running transfer saga which saw Chelsea negotiate a deal to send midfielder Conor Gallagher in the opposite direction with a move to Atletico Madrid.The Portugal forward has signed a seven-year contract and becomes the latest addition to Chelsea’s unbelievably huge squad. “I’m really happy to be back at Chelsea and I can’t wait to get started,” Felix said after his signing was announced on X, formerly Twitter. “I can see some familiar faces from the last time I was here, which is always nice. “I love...
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Arsenal receive offer from Premier League side for Aaron Ramsdale amid Ajax interest
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Arsenal receive offer from Premier League side for Aaron Ramsdale amid Ajax interest

Wolves have submitted a loan offer with a buy option in their bid to sign Aaron Ramsdale, talkSPORT understands. The Arsenal goalkeeper lost his place as the club's No1 to David Raya last season at the Emirates. The 26-year-old has since been deemed as surplus to requirements, with the Gunners open to letting the England international depart. And Ramsdale is believed to be ready for a new adventure in his quest to play regular first-team football. Ramsdale was an unused substitute as Arsenal beat Wolves 2-0 in north London in their opening Premier League match of the season. The Midlands outfit have since made a loan bid to bring the ex-Sheffield United shot-stopper to Molineux. It is understood that the bid includes a buy option, with Arsenal seeking a fee in the region of £25millio...
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Sander Berge set to join Fulham as Man United focus on Manuel Ugarte
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Sander Berge set to join Fulham as Man United focus on Manuel Ugarte

Monday night saw Fulham move for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge in a £25million deal. The Norway international was an option for Manchester United but they are trying to sign Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on loan. Berge plans to travel to London with his agent Morten Wivestad on Tuesday for a medical once given the all-clear. Fulham have offered £20m with a further £5m in add-ons for the 26-year-old. They had revised talks with Manchester United over a deal for Scott McTominay but that was proving more expensive. Berge's move underlines Ugarte as United's priority target for midfield. United want PSG to drop their asking price and ideally need to sell but are trying once again to strike an initial loan with an obligation to buy. Berge has played no p...
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Leicester confirm signing of Tottenham star for £25million
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Leicester confirm signing of Tottenham star for £25million

Leicester City have confirmed the agreement with Tottenham Hotspur over the signing of their academy product Oliver Skipp. On the club's X (formerly Twitter), the Foxes released a picture of their newcomer, captioning it with: 'We have added to our midfield ranks with the transfer of Oliver Skipp.'It is understood that Leicester's new manager, Steve Cooper, was keen to sign the player, who entered Ange Postecoglou's plans due to his homegrown status. Mail Sport previously reported that Leicester City were set to pay a guaranteed £20million with a further £5million in add-ons for Skipp.This deal comes as Leicester City are scheduled to host Spurs at King Power Stadium for their opening game of the 2024-25 Premier League season on Monday. According to Leicester's statement, the play...
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Everton’s fresh stance on Jarrad Branthwaite transfer after Man United bids
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Everton’s fresh stance on Jarrad Branthwaite transfer after Man United bids

Everton are reportedly in the dark over rumours that Liverpool are planning a controversial transfer move for Manchester United-linked Jarrad Branthwaite.Despite bookmakers slashing odds on Branthwaite joining Liverpool, insiders from both clubs and those close to the England international have expressed confusion over these developments, claiming they have no idea where such speculation originated. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Kai Havertz of Arsenal battles for possession with Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) The Liverpool Echo report that there has been no contact between Liverpool and Everton regarding this matter.Earli...
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Tottenham Hotspur to reunite midfielder with familiar faces as £20m+ transfer agreed
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Tottenham Hotspur to reunite midfielder with familiar faces as £20m+ transfer agreed

Leicester City have reportedly agreed terms with Tottenham Hotspur on a deal to take Oliver Skipp off their hands, with the midfielder now set for a medical ahead of a potential move to the King Power Stadium. The Athletic’s David Ornstein writes that fee worth over £20m has between agreed between the two clubs and that Skipp travelled to the East Midlands for a medical on Sunday. As chance would have it, Leicester City will host Tottenham Hotspur on Monday evening as the opening weekend of Premier League action comes to a close. Skipp would be ineligible to appear in the fixture, however: his registration would need to have been registered with the Premier League by midday on Friday. Earlier reports had suggested that Tottenham wanted to add to their midfield ranks before the...
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Joao Felix agrees personal terms with Chelsea with double agreement close

Joao Felix has agreed personal terms with Chelsea with the Blues and Atletico Madrid nearing an agreement over the forward and Conor Gallagher. Gallagher was set to complete his move to the La Liga giants but that deal was halted when Chelsea’s attempts to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico fell through. In response, the Premier League side pivoted towards a deal for Felix, who spent half a season on loan in west London in 2023. The situation has left Gallagher in limbo, returning from Spain this week and training with Chelsea’s Under-21s until his future is resolved.More talks between Chelsea and Atletico are expected this weekend as they to find a way to break the impasse, The Telegraph report. Atletico need to raise cash to get the Gallagher deal over the line with Felix’s e...
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Liverpool boss responds to Luis Diaz to Barca transfer talk
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Liverpool boss responds to Luis Diaz to Barca transfer talk

New Liverpool boss Arne Slot has shut down talk about a possible move to Barcelona for Luis Diaz. The forward has once again been linked with the Catalans after Barca became frustrated in their attempts to land Nico Williams. Diaz’s father has previously admitted his son would love to play for Barca, but Slot says the Colombia international is going nowhere. “When I walked in, the whole day is about talking about football, it’s no surprise I hear speculation about Diaz,” he told reporters. “Is there anyone we don’t talk about? His future is with us. I like a lot of what I saw. He has had a big impact on Liverpool and I hope he has one for the coming season.” Barca have already signed Dani Olmo this summer but any more signings are now looking unlikely, with the club’s financial situat...
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Barcelona and Atlético told N’Golo Kanté is not for sale – report

FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid have reportedly been sent a clear message about their interest for N’Golo Kanté. And that message is: back off. The Saudi League is not interested in letting the midfielder go, as he is considered a key player for Al Ittihad. Kanté earned rave reviews for his performances for France in UEFA Euro 2024. West Ham United were also said to be interested, but the Saudis were firm. Another complication about a potential transfer would be his massive salary. Generally speaking, European stars who have moved to Saudi Arabia have gotten significant - to say the least - pay bumps. It would be impossible for European clubs to match that kind of wage in a responsible manner. In addition, the appointment of Laurent Blanc to coach the Saudi club is seen as a tip of...
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Bournemouth set to sign striker Evanilson for club record fee

Bournemouth are set to complete the club-record signing of Porto striker Evanilson after agreeing a deal worth £40.2m, according to reports.The Brazil international is set to undergo a medical before finalising the switch to the Premier League club, whose previous record signing was the £25m transfer of midfielder Jefferson Lerma from Levante in 2018. Bournemouth have moved quickly to replace Dominic Solanke, who joined Tottenham for £65m last week.Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah was also reportedly a target for the Cherries, but they instead opted to pursue Evanilson. The 24-year-old scored 25 goals for Porto in all competitions last season, including four in seven Champions League appearances.He was selected for the Brazil squads at the Copa America and Olympics this year and has tw...
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Man Utd transfer news: Jadon Sancho breakthrough as bid rejected for midfielder

Manchester United are making huge progress in the summer transfer window ahead of the start of the Premier League season. United have now completed four transfers, with Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui arriving for a combined fee of £145.5million. But they are not done yet, with the INEOS ownership targeting more players to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s squad while also looking to offload others. Perennial United transfer target Frenkie de Jong is back on the radar, with United desperate to add a central midfielder to the mix before the window closes on August 31, while another striker is also on the wishlist. In order to comply with profit and sustainability rules, United will need to sell more players after Aaron Wan-Bissaka completed his £15m exit to West ...
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Manchester United sign Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. Fees for the pair were not disclosed by the English giants, but British media reports estimated the duo had arrived at Old Trafford for a combined £60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros). Netherlands defender De Ligt, 25, will now join up again with United manager Erik ten Hag, having played under him at Dutch side Ajax, after agreeing a five-year contract with the option of another year. “As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity of a new challenge at such an historic club,” said De Ligt. “In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set ou...
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Man Utd draw up new Ivan Toney transfer plan after Brentford response

Manchester United could yet be tempted by a loan deal for Brentford forward Ivan Toney.The Bees have stood firm so far this summer, and require £60million to part ways with their star striker. The England international has less than a year on his contract and has shown no desire to extend his stay at the G-tech Stadium. No club has yet proved willing to meet that figure, with the possibility that patience could not prove beneficial for any suitor. At 28, Toney is an older forward that clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea would not ideally target, though they have been interested in the striker, along with Arsenal. The Independent report that the Old Trafford side, like Chelsea, are willing to wait until nearer the end of the transfer window to potentially make a move. It is ex...
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Vinicius Jr. offered $1.6 billion Saudi deal

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has been offered a lucrative deal worth more than $1.6 billion to play in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple reports including Reuters and ESPN. Citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Vinicius was approached by Saudi officials and offered a five-year contract worth around $328 million per season, plus bonuses, to join the Saudi Pro League (SPL).CNN Sport has contacted Vinucius' representatives and the SPL for further comment. According to Reuters and ESPN, the deal also includes a separate 10-year contract to be an ambassador ahead of the 2034 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saudi Arabia.Vinicius has not yet rejected the possibility of leaving the Spanish capital, Reuters reported, and is studying the offer with his team. The 24-year-o...
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Man United sells Wan-Bissaka to West Ham ahead of impending arrival of Mazraoui and De Ligt

Manchester United sold Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Premier League rival West Ham on Tuesday, ahead of the likely arrivals of two more defenders to Old Trafford.Wan-Bissaka moved for a reported fee of 15 million pounds ($19 million) to end a five-year spell at United. One of the best one-on-one defenders in the English game, Wan-Bissaka will compete with Vladimir Coufal for the right-back spot at West Ham. United appears to have lined up a replacement for Wan-Bissaka in Morocco full back Noussair Mazraoui, who is reportedly close to joining from Bayern Munich along with Netherland center back Matthijs de Ligt. There was footage on Monday of De Ligt heading to Manchester to complete the move.United has already bolstered its defense in this transfer window by signing 18-year-old center bac...
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Conor Gallagher stuck in transfer limbo as Chelsea star trains on his own in Madrid

Conor Gallagher is unclear on where his future lies with Atletico Madrid unsure if they can complete his move from Chelsea. A deal for just over £33million has been agreed between the two parties but the transfer has not yet been completed with the Spanish outfit hampered after their expected sale of Samu Omorodion to the Blues fell through at the eleventh hour. It leaves those at Atletico scrambling to find the necessary funds as Gallagher remains in a Madrid hotel, reports the Telegraph, where he's been for the past five days. The La Liga outfit put up a picture on their social media of the England international at the Wanda Metropolitano, sparking suggestions that the move was about to be announced. Gallagher has had to maintain his own fitness as he waits to see whether Atletico can...
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Report: Aaron Wan-Bissaka agrees Man United settlement ahead of West Ham move

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of his proposed move to West Ham United. The Hammers are left Vladimir Coufal as their sole right-back after seeing Ben Johnson join Ipswich Town on a free transfer earlier this summer. West Ham initially identified Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui as their top full-back target before Man United entered the race for the Morocco international. The Hammers soon turn their focus to Man United's Wan-Bissaka, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford. It was recently reported that the two clubs had made progress in negotiations over a permanent transfer for the former Crystal Palace man. Man United agree Wan-Bissaka settlement According to the Daily Mail, Wan-Bissaka is set to unde...
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Report: Leicester Interested In Star Winger in Major Loan Deal

Leicester City’s Pursuit of Wilfried Zaha: A Potential Game-Changer for the Foxes In an intriguing development during the summer transfer window, Leicester City are reportedly working on a deal to bring Wilfried Zaha back to the Premier League on a season-long loan from Galatasaray. This potential move, as reported by The Athletic, could significantly bolster Leicester’s attacking options ahead of the upcoming season. Zaha’s Uncertain Galatasaray Stint Wilfried Zaha’s time at Galatasaray, while fruitful, has not entirely gone according to plan. The Ivorian winger, who joined the Turkish giants as a free agent in the summer of 2023 after his contract with Crystal Palace expired, has found himself in a challenging position. Despite scoring ten goals and providing five assists in 42 g...
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QPR Set To Announce Arrival Of Midfielder

TORREON, MEXICO - JULY 16: Jonathan Varane of Sporting de Gijon (R) fights for the ball with Marcelo Correa of Santos during the friendly match between Santos Laguna and Sporting de Gijon at Corona Stadium on July 16, 2023 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images) Queens Park Rangers are on the cusp of announcing the arrival of French midfielder Jonathan Varane on a permanent deal from Sporting Gijon, according to journalist Darren Witcoop. The Championship club have been working on a deal to sign the French midfielder from the Spanish club for some time. The negotiations slowed down between the two clubs last week and it was taking longer to finalise the details of the deal. However, it emerged last week that the midfielder could be put through a medical with ...
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