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Eric Dier closes in on €4m switch to Bayern Munich

 Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier inspecting the pitch before the match during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on November 11, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. Tottenham centre-back Eric Dier will undergo a medical in Germany on Thursday ahead of completing a €4m move to Bayern Munich.Spurs have been willing to listen to offers for Dier since the summer and the defender has started only once under boss Ange Postecoglou this season.Dier, who only had six months left on his current deal, will now leave England and embark on a new challenge alongside former team-mate Harry Kane at Munich.Postecoglou made clear at the beginning of the campaign that Dier could leave Tottenham, but he remained following the summer transfer window a...
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Hull City sign Liverpool winger Carvalho on loan

 Fabio Carvalho of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on May 23, 2023 in Kirkby, England.Championship side Hull City have signed Liverpool winger Fabio Carvalho on loan until the end of the season.The 21-year-old Portuguese spent the first half of the season on loan at RB Leipzig but only started one league game for the Bundesliga side.Carvalho started his career with Fulham and scored 11 goals in 40 league appearances before joining Liverpool for £5m in July 2022.He could make his Tigers debut in Friday's home game against Norwich."Fabio's got the ability to make a real impact on our season and get us to where we want to be," Hull boss Liam Rosenior told the club website.Want to know more about football flame check out our article
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Radu Dragusin snubs Bayern Munich to join Tottenham – reports

 Radu Dragusin of Genoa CFC celebrates after scoring a goal from a header during the Serie A football match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale. The match ended 1-1 tie. Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of signing Radu Dragusin from Genoa after he decided against a move to Bayern Munich, according to multiple reports from across Europe.Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou has long been vocal about his desire to bring in a new centre-back during the January transfer window, and he looks set to get his wish with the arrival of Dragusin.Bayern had emerged as Tottenham's top rival for the 21-year-old in recent days after both sides sent offers to Genoa.Dragusin was expected to confirm his decision on Wednesday, and various reports - the first coming from Sky Sports Italy's Gianluc...
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Chelsea’s Ian Maatsen set to seal Borussia Dortmund loan move

 Ian Maatsen of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2023 in London, England.Ian Maatsen is set to join Borussia Dortmund on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season. The final details of the deal are being ironed out but it is understood there will be no buy option for the 21-year-old.Maatsen almost left Chelsea last summer, when Burnley had a £31.5m offer accepted on deadline day to sign him after a successful season on loan there, but the Dutchman decided to stay. He has started only one Premier League game under Mauricio Pochettino despite Chelsea’s injury problems.Dortmund have made a left-back and a winger their prime January targets and are close to securing Manchester United’s Jadon...
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Wolves’ Kalajdzic joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan

 Sasa Kalajdzic of Wolverhampton Wanderers poses for a portrait in the Wolverhampton Wanderers 2023/24 Third Kit on July 23, 2023 in Faro, Portugal.Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season.The Midlands club signed the Austria international for £15m from Stuttgart in August 2022 but he suffered a serious knee injury on his debut.The 26-year-old returned this season and has scored three goals in 13 outings, which included three starts."Sasa has been incredibly unlucky," Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs told the Premier League club's website."He got injured on his debut having come back from a bad injury. He worked hard to get back fit, but the form of our forwards has meant his game time has been limited."After the best part of ...
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Source: Dortmund in loan talks for Utd’s Sancho

 Jadon Sancho of Manchester United controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League match between FC Barcelona v Manchester United of round of 16 at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 16th, 2023. Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are in talks over a loan deal for Jadon Sancho, a source has told FootballFlame.Dortmund are keen to sign Sancho until the end of the season but want United to continue to pay the majority of his wages.The 23-year-old hasn't played for United since August following a public row with manager Erik ten Hag.The England forward has been exiled from the first team squad for four months and has been forced to train alone under the supervision of club staff.Sancho has also attracted interest from Juventus and RB Leipzig but, according...
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PSG sign Beraldo from São Paulo in €20m deal

 Lucas Beraldo of Sao Paulo looks on during Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match between Santos and São Paulo at Vila Belmiro Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Santos, Brazil.Paris Saint-Germain have signed defender Lucas Beraldo from São Paulo, the French club announced on Monday.Beraldo, 20, was also linked with a move to Liverpool, but sources told ESPN that PSG agreed a €20 million ($22.1m) deal last week.The Brazil under-20 international will bolster head coach Luis Enrique's defensive options as PSG look to secure their third Ligue 1 title in a row.Beraldo has signed a five-year deal and will wear the No. 35 shirt for his new club."I'm really happy to be joining a club as ambitious as Paris Saint-Germain. This is an important step in my career and one that will help me to move forw...
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Man City agree Echeverri deal – Monday’s gossip

 Claudio Echeverri of River Plate controls the ball during a semifinal match of Copa de la Liga Profesional 2023 between River Plate and Rosario Central at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium on December 09, 2023 in Cordoba, Argentina.Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign River Plate's Argentina Under-17 midfielder Claudio Echeverri on a six-year contract, with the 17-year-old set to remain with the South American club until December 2024. (Fabrizio Romano)Manchester United have decided against activating the option to extend Raphael Varane's contract by a further 12 months, meaning the 30-year-old France defender can hold talks with overseas clubs over a summer free transfer move from 1 January. (Mail)Leicester want to sign Liverpool winger Fabio Carvalho on loan after the 21-year-old ...
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PSG superstar could be an option for Barcelona for 2024, but deal seen as ‘impossible’

 Kylian Mbappe of PSG celebrates his first goal during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Metz (FCM) at Parc des Princes stadium on December 20, 2023 in Paris, France. Barcelona are going through a period of turmoil right now. The club’s economic woes are now coupled with a series of underwhelming performances in La Liga, which has left them in a precarious position heading into 2024.Barcelona’s problems have been further compounded by recent reports of UEFA potentially suspending the club from the Champions League for up to three years.Barcelona are going through a period of turmoil right now. The club’s economic woes are now coupled with a series of underwhelming performances in La Liga, which has left them in a precarious position heading into...
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Report: Liverpool to make £30m move for Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix

 Maxence Lacroix of Wolfsburg controls the ball during the DFB cup round of 16 match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Wolfsburg at Borussia Park Stadium on December 05, 2023 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix, following the potentially season-ending injury to Joel Matip.The 23-year-old has been a regular fixture for the German side in the opening months of the 2023-24 term, featuring in 12 Bundesliga games and finding the net against Bayer Leverkusen in October.Lacroix joined Wolfsburg from French outfit Sochaux in the summer of 2020 and has since appeared 113 times for Die Wolfe, scoring on four occasions across all competitions.Given his nationality of French, competition has been fierce for th...
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Report: Arsenal join race for Fulham’s Joao Palhinha

 Joao Palhinha of Fulham looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Fulham FC at Anfield on December 03, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Arsenal have reportedly entered the race to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, with Bayern Munich also interested in acquiring the services of the player.The 28-year-old remained at Craven Cottage despite nearly completing a move away in the summer transfer window, and has since played 11 matches in the Premier League for Marco Silva's men.Palhinha has netted twice in the league from a defensively-minded midfield role, making the net ripple in draws with Mikel Arteta's Gunners and Brighton & Hove Albion.Despite intense competition in his national side's engine room, the former Sporting Lisbon man has been a regular fixt...
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Roma Eyeing Up Manchester United and Milan Target

 Serhou Guirassy of VfB Stuttgart celebrates after scoring his teams second goal from the penalty spot during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund at MHPArena on November 11, 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany.Roma are working on two acquisitions, one for the future, Serhou Guirassy, and the other for January, Arthur Theate. They have to overcome relevant difficulties in both instances, though. The Stuttgart striker continues to fill his boots in the Bundesliga and just bagged his 16th goal.According to Calciomercato, Manchester United are ready to activate his €17M release clause. However, the Red Devils and the other suitors, with Milan also in the picture, need to convince him to switch sides in January. He’d like to stay to lead his team to a historic Champions...
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Report: Real Madrid keeping tabs on Jobe Bellingham

 Sunderland player Jobe Bellingham in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Birmingham City at Stadium of Light on November 11, 2023 in Sunderland, England.Real Madrid are reportedly keeping a close eye on Jobe Bellingham's performances at Sunderland.The 18-year-old is the younger brother of Jude Bellingham, who completed a big-money move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund during the summer transfer window.Jude Bellingham has been in outstanding form for Los Blancos this term, scoring 14 goals and registering three assists in 15 appearances in all competitions.The England international started his career at Birmingham City before moving to Dortmund, spending three years with the German side ahead of his switch to the Spanish capital.Jobe Bellingham, me...
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Liverpool target European star that did this against Man City

 Lois Openda of Belgium during the Group F - UEFA EURO 2024 European Qualifiers match between Belgium and Azerbaijan at King Baudouin Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.RB Leipzig forward Lois Openda starred against Manchester City in the Champions League - and Liverpool are keen on him.Openda, 23, scored his 12th and 13th goals of the season at the Etihad Stadium as his side fell to a late 3-2 loss against the reigning European champions, but he stood out.He gave the German side a shock 2-0 lead after two well-taken first-half goals but goals from Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez saw his side beaten on the night.Amid the plaudits he received from the footballing world last night, Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has claimed that Liverpool are one of the ...
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Report: Manchester United considering Thomas Muller swoop

 Thomas Muller of Germany looks on during the International Friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. Manchester United are reportedly open to the possibility of signing Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller during the January transfer window.At one stage earlier this season, Erik ten Hag was believed to be under pressure at Old Trafford, partly down to the club's lack of goals.However, United have now collected 15 points from their last six games in the Premier League, a 3-0 victory at Everton on Sunday moving the club to within two points of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.As a result, Ten Hag is in a position where he can focus on the club's January business, even if the level of it is in doubt courtesy of the club'...
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PSG still offering Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe a new contract, but player unsure

 Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United FC and Paris Saint-Germain at St. James Park on October 04, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Kylian Mbappe has been on the cusp of joining Real Madrid on multiple occasions. Yet, the process continually hits roadblocks when the business end of the deal arrives into the picture.The recently concluded summer was perhaps the player’s best chance of signing for his dream club. With one year left on his contract with PSG, the Parisiens were under pressure to sell him in order to recoup some funds.Yet, the plan of action did not pan out how Los Blancos would have wanted. The French phenom eventually opted to stay in Paris with the hope of departing on a free transfe...
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German star unwilling to wait for Barcelona any longer – report

 Florian Wirtz of Germany runs with the ball during the International Friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.During the latter days of the last summer transfer window, FC Barcelona and Xavi wanted to sign an attacking midfielder who could create chances for his teammates. Bernardo Silva and Giovani Lo Celso were two of the players who attracted interest from Barcelona, but none of them joined the Catalan club.In recent days, Barcelona have once again been linked with another attacking midfielder, the Bayer Leverkusen player Florian Wirtz. Barcelona have been receiving very encouraging reports on the midfielder for the last two years; however, his chances of joining the Catalan club remain slim for now.Wirtz not going t...
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Wayne Rooney wants former Manchester United goalkeeper at Birmingham City

 Goalkeeper Jack Butland of Rangers FC holds a ball during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Off Second Leg match between PSV and Rangers at the Philips Stadion on August 30, 2023 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.New Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney wants to sign Jack Butland, but he may have to wait until next summer to get his man.Rooney has replaced John Eustace as Blues boss, despite the team sitting sixth in the Championship table after an impressive start to the season.The Manchester United and England legend takes charge of his first match on Saturday at Middlesbrough as he looks to make an early impression, alongside coaching staff including Ashley Cole and John O’Shea.Rooney played with Cole at England and O’Shea at Manchester United and he wants to bring in a player who...
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Tottenham transfers: Postecoglou has ‘firm intention’ of signing electric forward in €40million January deal

 Jonathan David of Lille OSC celebrates after scoring his team's 1st goal l during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC and RC Strasbourg at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on February 12, 2023 in Lille, France.Tottenham have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Canada international striker Jonathan David from Lille in the January transfer window.The 23-year-old has been a key player for the Ligue 1 club, making his name as a reliable goalscorer having moved to France from Gent in the summer of 2020 for a reported fee of around €30millionSo far this season, the striker has scored four times and added an assist in 12 games across all competitions, having notched 26 times in total last term.Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham side have made an unexpectedly excellent star to the campaign, winning six...
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Bayern Munich eyeing to steal €85 million-rated Barcelona midfield target

 Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen passes the ball during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Leg One match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Ferencvarosi TC at the BayArena on March 9, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany .Always on the alert for the highest quality players who can further strengthen their squad, FC Barcelona are currently monitoring several players with an eye on incorporating them once the opportunity arises.As already reported here, one of these players who has piqued Barcelona’s interest is Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, who has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in the last few years and is having a wonderful start to the current season under Xabi Alonso.Bayern Munich interested in WirtzHe has returned from his knee injury in flying colors, and all the big...
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