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Sadio Mane makes decision on Saudi Pro League transfer

 Sadio Mane of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on October 8, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany.Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane has made a decision on his future following interest from the Saudi Pro League.Mane traded Liverpool for Bayern last summer and endured a troubling campaign as he struggled for form and ended up getting suspended by the club in April after a bust-up with Leroy Sane. The Senegal international was often used in a central role to compensate for the sale of Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona, but managed only seven Bundesliga goals, missed a chunk of the season with a leg injury and didn’t start any of the final three league games as Bayern snatched the title. Mane could be fo...
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Unai Emery pushing hard for Pau Torres

 Pau Torres of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 23, 2023 in Seville, Spain. Villa are increasingly confident they can pull off a swoop for Villarreal defender Pau Torres this summer. Bayern Munich are also chasing the 26-year-old but it is Villa, according to multiple reports in Spain, who have so far made the strongest overtures to the player. Unai Emery is a huge fan of Torres having previously worked with the player at Villarreal and has been leading the efforts to convince him of the long-term project at Villa Park. The deal will become more attractive if Villa, already relatively well-stocked at centre-back, can negotiate a cut-price fe...
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Kovacic completes move from Chelsea to Manchester City

 Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC at The King Power Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Leicester, England.Manchester City have completed the signing of Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. The treble winners have announced the 29-year-old has signed a four-year contract at the Etihad Stadium after the clubs agreed an initial fee of £25million, with a potential extra £5million in add-ons, last week. Kovacic joins Pep Guardiola’s side after five years at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League and Europa League and made 221 appearances.Manchester City have completed the signing of Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. The treble winners have announced the 29-year-...
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Chelsea’s Loftus-Cheek close to joining AC Milan

 Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions Round of 16, 1st leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea at Signal Iduna Park on February 15, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is close to joining Italian giants AC Milan. The 27-year-old, who has 10 England caps, has been at Stamford Bridge since he was a youth player and has also had loans at Crystal Palace and Fulham. In his time at Chelsea he has won two Premier League titles, the Fifa Club World Cup and the Uefa Supercup. A handful of players have left Chelsea this summer as the west London club look to balance the books. Kalidou Koulibaly’s move to Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal was completed on Sunday. N’Golo Kante has signed for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, while team-mate Edouard Mendy ...
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Chelsea defender Koulibaly joins Neves at Al Hilal

 Kalidou Koulibaly of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions Round of 16, 1st leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea at Signal Iduna Park on February 15, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal from Premier League side Chelsea, the two clubs announced on Sunday. “We’ll continue to make history together,” Al Hilal said on Twitter, alongside a short video featuring Koulibaly. The four-time Asian Champions League winners said Koulibaly’s contract would run until 2026 without giving any financial details. British media reported that the Saudi club would pay around £17 million ($21.61m) for the centre-back. “I’m here with those who make the glory in the present and the future,” the Africa Cup of Nations winner said. Koulibaly,...
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Chelsea one step closer to sealing €35 million deal with La Liga giants

 Nicolas Jackson of Villarreal celebrates a goal during the Santander League match between Villareal CF and Cadiz CF at the La Ceramica Stadium on May 24, 2023, in Castellon, Spain.Nicolas Jackson has completed his medical tests with Chelsea as he moves a step closer to sealing a €35 million move from Villarreal. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Nicolas Jackson has successfully completed his medicals with Chelsea. The Senegal international is now a step closer to sealing a €35 million move to Stamford Bridge after a successful season with Villarreal. Mauricio Pochettino is all set to welcome his first signing since becoming Chelsea’s manager. Nicolas Jackson is a step closer to sealing a €35 million move from Villarreal, as the Senegal star completed his medicals. His addi...
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Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

 Sergio Busquets during the match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca, corresponding to the week 37 of the Liga Santander, played at the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 28th May 2023.Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the team’s second major addition in less than a month. The team confirmed the move Friday in a video posted on Twitter. Inter Miami displayed the phrase “Busi,” referring to Busquets’ nickname, accompanied by quotes from various soccer stars. “On the field, he’s always No. 5, but in reality as a player and a person, he’s a 10,” Messi wrote in Spanish. The 35-year-old Messi announced on June 7 that he was joining Miami. He is expected to make his Major League Soccer debut in a home game on July 21, the team confi...
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Neves joins Saudi’s Al-Hilal for club record £47m

 Ruben Neves of Portugal ahead of the the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Group J match between Iceland and Portugal at Laugardalsvollur on June 20, 2023 in Reykjavik, Iceland.Wolves have sold captain Ruben Neves to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for a club record £47m. The 26-year-old Portugal midfielder had a year left on his contract and leaves after six seasons at Molineux. Neves is the latest big-name player to leave a European club for Saudi Arabia’s Pro League. Earlier this month Karim Benzema left Real Madrid for Al-Ittihad, joining former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo who signed for Al-Nassr in January. Midfielder N’Golo Kante agreed a deal to leave Chelsea and join France team-mate Benzema at Al-Ittihad earlier this week. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is also close to signing ...
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Man City midfielder Silva a target for Al Hilal

 Bernardo Silva of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between FC Bayern Munchen and Manchester City at the Allianz Arena on April 19, 2023 in Munich, Germany.Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva is a target for Saudi Pro-League side Al Hilal. Silva’s contract with City runs to 2025 and, while the club are keen for him to sign an extension, he has a number of offers on the table. Paris St-Germain are also interested in the 28-year-old, as are Barcelona, who have been linked with the Portuguese for the past two summers. Barcelona have already agreed to sign his club captain Ilkay Gundogan. However, both clubs could be eclipsed by the salaries on offer in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh-based Al Hilal, who are in the process of sig...
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Midfielder Davies to leave Everton after 13 years

 Tom Davies of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on April 3, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.Everton midfielder Tom Davies will leave the club this summer after rejecting a new deal with the Toffees. Davies came through the academy at Goodison and has scored seven goals in 179 games for his hometown club. However, the 24-year-old, who joined Everton at the age of 11, has made just six Premier League starts across the past two seasons. “We respect his decision and thank him for his service and commitment,” said director of football Kevin Thelwell. “We offered Tom a new contract but he feels he has reached the stage in his career where he needs regular first-team football and, as a result, he wants to look at alternative ...
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Arsenal agree £65m deal for Chelsea forward Havertz

 Kai Havertz of Chelsea FC scores his team's second goal with a penalty kick during the UEFA Champions League football match Chelsea FC vs Borussia Dortmund on March 07, 2023 at the Stamford Bridge in London, United Kingdom.Arsenal have agreed a deal with Chelsea worth around £65m for Germany international forward Kai Havertz.It is understood the clubs have made an agreement in principle that will allow the player to discuss personal terms and have a medical.The fee for Havertz, who scored nine goals in 47 games for the Blues last season, could rise with add-ons. Havertz, 24, joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 for a deal worth about £71m. He also scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City. Havertz is set to move across Lond...
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Chelsea sign France striker Nkunku for £52m

 Christopher Nkunku of France looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group B match between France and Greece at Stade de France on June 19, 2023 in Saint-Denis, France.Chelsea have signed France striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season. Nkunku, who has won 10 caps for France, is manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing since he took charge in May. “I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea. A big effort was made to bring me to the club. I am very excited for this challenge and will be proud to wear the Chelsea shirt,” Nkunku said. “Having played in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, I now want to play in the Premier League, one of the strongest leagues in the world. “I am looking forward t...
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Al Hilal agree fee with Wolves for Ruben Neves

 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Ruben Neves during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers at City Ground on January 11, 2023 in Nottingham, England.Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal have agreed a €55million (£47m) fee with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the signing of Ruben Neves. The Midlands side are eager to conclude a deal swiftly that would see the Portugal international leave England for the Saudi Pro League. Neves, who has one year left on his Wolves contract, is in negotiations with Al Hilal over personal terms and a move is expected to go through. The Athletic reported last month that senior figures at Barcelona wanted to sign Neves. The La Liga club discussed signing him last summer but were unable to find the funds and are having the same...
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West Ham turn down first Arsenal bid for Rice

 West Ham United team captain Declan Rice (C), with team, lift the trophy after winning the Europa Conference Football League match between West Ham United and Fiorentina, at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic on June 7, 2023. West Ham have rejected Arsenal’s first bid for England midfielder Declan Rice. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made Rice one of his main transfer targets, with suggestions that a deal was close. However, it is understood the initial offer for the 24-year-old has left the Hammers unimpressed as it contains a number of clauses. Sources at West Ham do expect further communication from Arsenal, although they are also anticipating an offer from Manchester City. City are refusing to comment on potential interest in Rice. There is uncertainty over the futur...
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Real Madrid sign Bellingham on six-year deal

 Jude Bellingham of England trains in the gym at St Georges Park on June 13, 2023 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.Real Madrid have completed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal. The Spanish giants will pay 103m euros (£88.5m) for the 19-year-old, in addition to various potential add-ons. If those add-ons are achieved, the deal could reach 133.9m euros (£115m). Bellingham, who started his career at Birmingham City, will be presented as a Real Madrid player at a ceremony on Thursday. “Thank you to everyone at BVB [Dortmund] and to the fans for everything over the past three years,” Bellingham said. “It’s been an honour to wear your jersey so many times, in big and small moments. “Even though I look forward to my next destination, I w...
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Real Madrid agree personal terms with Spain International Joselu

 Jose Luis Mato 'Joselu' of RCD Espanyol looks on during the warm up prior to the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Joselu is now a step closer to completing his move to Real Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that personal terms for the player were agreed last week.With club captain Karim Benzema leaving to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, Los Blancos have identified Joselu as one of two possible forwards to join Madrid this summer. Joselu scored 16 goals in 34 La Liga appearances for Espanyol last season, netting in both league games against Real Madrid, as per Opta. The striker was, however, once deemed a flop, during his spell in the Premier League with Newcastle United, having ...
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Villa agree deal to sign Leicester midfielder Tielemans

 Youri Tielemans of Leicester City reacts during the Premier League match between Leicester City and West Ham United at The King Power Stadium on May 28, 2023 in Leicester, England.Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans. The Belgium international, 26, will join the club on 1 July, after his Leicester contract expires. Following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League, Arsenal, Manchester United and Roma were also rumoured to be interested in Tielemans. Tielemans – expected to be Villa’s first signing of the summer – joined Leicester in 2019 and helped the Foxes win the FA Cup in 2021. The Belgian, who had joined from Monaco two years earlier, scored the only goal in Leicester’s 1-0 victory against Chelsea in the final. Tielemans has also pla...
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Liverpool complete £35m Mac Allister signing

Alexis Mac Allister signing for Liverpool Football Club at AXA Training Centre on June 08, 2023 in Kirkby, England.Liverpool have completed a £35m deal to sign midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton on a five-year contract. The fee could rise to £55m for the Argentina playmaker, who helped Brighton finish sixth in the Premier League this season to qualify for Europe for the first time. The 24-year-old scored 20 goals in 112 appearances for the Seagulls and helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup. “It’s a dream come true and I can’t wait,” said Mac Allister. “I wanted to be in [from] the first day of pre-season, so it’s good that everything is done. I’m looking forward to meeting my team-mates. “It was a fantastic year for me – World Cup, what we achieved with Brighton – but now it’s ...
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Messi to join Inter Miami after PSG exit

 Lionel Messi winner of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2023 award poses during the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards Paris on May 08, 2023 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi will snub a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia and move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting ways with French champions Paris St Germain, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Messi, who played his final game for PSG over the weekend, was also linked with a return to Barcelona but the Spanish club have had their hands tied due to LaLiga’s financial fair play rules. Should the deal with Miami go through, the 35-year-old Argentine will play outside Europe for the first time since he joined Barca’s academy at the age of 13 and became the Spanish club’s all-time record goalscorer with 672 g...
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Benzema agrees to join Saudi champions Al-Ittihad

 Karim Benzema of Real Madrid receives Marca Leyenda award at Casino de Madrid in Madrid, Spain on June 01, 2023.Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has agreed terms on a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid. French striker Benzema, 35, won 25 trophies – including five Champions Leagues and four La Ligas – in 14 years with Madrid but they agreed to let him leave his contract a year early. He scored 354 goals for Real, second only to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who hit 450 Real goals, plays for another Saudi club, Al-Nassr. “It’s a good league and there are many good players,” said Benzema. “Cristiano Ronaldo is already there, a friend which shows Saudi Arabia is starting to further progress its level. I am here to win, like I did in Europe. “I...
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