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Gio Queiroz leaves Arsenal for Atletico Madrid

 Conor Gallagher of Chelsea takes his shirt off following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2024 in London, England. Aston Villa are enjoying a lavish and fruitful summer transfer window as they aim to build a side capable of challenging the top teams in Europe in the upcoming 2024-25 football campaign. Unai Emery’s side has spent the most of any team in the English top flight this summer.The Villans surprised several sides by securing the coveted fourth spot in the 2023-24 Premier League standings, earning themselves a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Given the quality of the opposition, it is no surprise that the Midlands club is making the most of the transfer window.Their summer spending is showing no sig...
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Newcastle United make ambitious £67m offer to sign Real Madrid star

 John Ruddy poses for photographs after signing for Newcastle United at the Newcastle United Training Ground on June 18, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United have made four new signings so far this summer and more arrivals could soon follow.The Magpies have managed to sign Lewis Hall, Lloyd Kelly, John Ruddy and Odysseas Vlachodimos this summer.Eddie Howe and his team faced financial issues regarding the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.After selling Yankuba Minteh to Brighton and Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest, they have solved those issues and complied with PSR.They can now focus on new signings and according to latest reports they are preparing an ambitious offer to sign the Real Madrid star.According to a report from Spain’s Defensa Cen...
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Who is Aaron Anselmino? The £14m Argentine wonderkid set to join Chelsea in 2025

 Aaron Anselmino of Boca Juniors warms up before a Copa de la Liga 2024 group B match between Boca Juniors and Central Cordoba at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on February 14, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Aaron Anselmino is a professional footballer who is set to join Chelsea from Argentine club Boca Juniors in 2025.Chelsea have made a habit of signing exciting prospects from around the world in recent years, such as Kendry Paez and Estevao, and Anselmino appears to be next.He has excelled at Boca Juniors in his limited game time at Boca and caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs.And, according to reports, Chelsea have won the race to sign the Argentine wonderkid for a transfer fee of £14 million.However, he will stay on loan with Boca until 2025 when he will join th...
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Fabrizio Romano: Bournemouth Agree Bargain £12m Deal for Juventus Star

 Dean Huijsen of Juventus during a training session at JTC on July 17, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Bournemouth have made an astute move in the transfer market, finalizing a £12.6 million deal with Italian giants Juventus for the services of young defender Dean Huijsen. This fee, with potential add-ons, could escalate to £15.2 million, making it a significant investment for the Premier League club. Huijsen is now scheduled for a medical with the Cherries, and his acquisition would mark him as their sixth summer addition.Strategic Summer SigningsAt just 19 years old, Huijsen has already showcased immense potential and versatility, making him a coveted asset in Bournemouth’s robust recruitment strategy. Following the signings of talents such as Luis Sinisterra, Enes Unal, Alex Paulsen, Da...
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Tottenham close to agreeing midfielder transfer with Ligue 1 side

 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Denmark poses for a portrait during the Denmark Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 12, 2024 in Freudenstadt, Germany.Tottenham is about to finalize the transfer of a midfielder who has been a key part of the squad for several years, according to transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano.Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been at the center of rumors for weeks, being linked to clubs such as AC Milan or Galatasaray, according to various media outlets. However, the latest press leaks suggest that the Danish midfielder from Tottenham will head to France's Ligue 1.And no, it would not be Paris Saint-Germain, as this year, the historic rival of the Parisians, Olympique de Marseille, is reinforcing better than in previous tra@nsfer windows and has ...
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Manchester City confirm Savio signing, officially ends Girona hopes of second loan spell

 Savio of Girona FC celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Atletico Madrid at Montilivi Stadium on January 03, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Earlier this year, strong reports emerged of Manchester City’s intention to sign Savio from Troyes, a fellow member of the City Football Group. The 20-year-old took La Liga by storm last season with a string of excellent performances for Girona, and that has now officially earned him a move to the Premier League champions.On Thursday, Man City made Savio’s signing official. He’s signed a five-year deal, and the expectation is that he will remain with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the upcoming 2024-25 season at the very least.Girona had hoped to re-sign Savio for their inaugural season a...
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Sheffield United sign experienced Wales striker Moore

 Kieffer Moore of Ipswich Town celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Ipswich Town at The Coventry Building Society Arena on April 30, 2024 in Coventry, England. Sheffield United have signed Wales striker Kieffer Moore for an undisclosed fee from Bournemouth on a three-year deal.The 31-year-old spent the latter half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town and played a role in their promotion to the Premier League, scoring seven goals in his 18 Championship games for the club.He was also part of the Bournemouth side that achieved promotion in 2022."Everything fits perfectly in what I want from a club and their ambition matches mine," Moore told the Blades' website, external."When you get a chance to join a grea...
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Joao Felix to Aston Villa transfer latest as Monchi handed deadline

 Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.Aston Villa have reportedly rekindled their interest in Joao Felix, but would face competition from his boyhood club Benfica if Unai Emery sanctioned a move.The 23-year-old forward does not want to return to Atletico Madrid this summer after spending last season on loan at Barcelona. Villa were in the mix to land Felix on loan in January 2023 when he joined Chelsea for the rest of the campaign.Following his short stint in the Premier League, where he scored four goals in 16 appearances for the Blues, Felix featured regularly for Barca last term. The Portuguese recorded 10 goal contr...
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Real Madrid ‘set date’ for fresh Alphonso Davies move

Alphonso Davies of Canada celebrates the victory after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match between Venezuela and Canada at AT&T Stadium on July 05, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Real Madrid will make one final push to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies after the Copa America comes to an end, reports in Spain have claimed.Davies has long been a major target for Madrid this summer as he enters the final 12 months of his contract, but they are reluctant to pay a significant fee to sign a player who could join for free at the end of the coming season.Bayern are reported to be chasing a fee of around €50m (£42.2m) to part ways with Davies but, as AS note, Madrid feel as though that price should be lower considering the left-back's clear desire to make the move to S...
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Bologna consider move for Mats Hummels

Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund celebrates following the team's victory 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. Serie A side Bologna could witness the exit of key players this summer but it seems as if they are considering a move for German defender Mats Hummels.The ex-Borussia Dortmund man has been linked with Roma in recent weeks too and Sky Italia have reported that the Giallorossi aren’t the only club looking at Hummels. Bologna are also interested and they are considering whether to make a move for him or not.The Rossoblu will play in the Champions League next season and they believe that Hummels can add the vital Champions League experience that th...
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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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