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16Aug

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Chelsea close in on Southampton star Romeo Lavia

Romeo Lavia of Southampton during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton FC at Hillsborough on August 4, 2023 in Sheffield, England. Southampton seem to have accepted Chelsea’s latest £53.5million bid for Romeo Lavia. Chelsea have reportedly had their £53.5million bid for Romeo Lavia accepted by Southampton, while Michael Olise is also in the Blues’ sights. The midfielder made it known to his club on Monday that he favoured a move to Stamford Bridge over Liverpool, who had had a similar bid accepted, with a deal having been reached on Tuesday night for him to join the west London club. Lavia will now undergo a medical in advance of becoming the eighth first-team signing the club have made this summer. He made 29 Premier League appearances last...

16Aug

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Former Barcelona coach’s influence on Dembele arriving at PSG – report

Ousmane Dembele passes the ball during a Paris Saint-Germain training session at Campus PSG on August 15, 2023 in Paris, France. FC Barcelona have been fortunate to have been lucky enough to be coached by some of the very best and most influences coaches to have ever graced the beautiful game through their vision of football and their style of play, each having left their mark on the long and proud history of the Catalan club. Several of these coaches continue to be active today as well. While Xavi Hernandez aspires to join that exclusive pedestal of coaching greats at Barcelona, the likes of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and now Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain continue to showcase their elite tactical minds elsewhere as well. In a scenario involving the latter however, a...

15Aug

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Neymar Complete to Al-Hilal move from PSG

Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar controls the ball during a friendly football match against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on August 3, 2023.Brazil forward Neymar has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St-Germain. The deal for the former Barcelona player is understood to be worth about 90m euros (£77.6m) plus add-ons. Neymar, who joined PSG for a world-record fee of £200m in 2017, was left out of their squad for Saturday’s Ligue 1 draw against Lorient. The 31-year-old was not part of coach Luis Enrique’s plans for the new season. His exit also fits PSG’s strategy of moving away from the ‘Galacticos’ era of signing high-profile players for big fees and significant wages, with Lionel Messi also leaving the club earlier this summer....

15Aug

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Neymar Still Wants FC Barcelona Return — Now Or After Al-Hilal Contract: Reports

Neymar is seen in attendance during Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar still isn’t giving up hope of returning to FC Barcelona on the cusp of his expected transfer to Al-Hilal, according to L’Equipe. The Brazilian should complete his move sometime this week, after his current employers accepted an offer from the Saudis with whom he agreed personal terms at the weekend. Neymar has remained the subject of the world transfer record since 2017 when PSG triggered his €222 million ($243 million) release clause that summer. Six years on, the Qatari-owned Ligue 1 giants will receive €90 million ($100 million) for the forward who had a contract to run until mid...

14Aug

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Chelsea sign Brighton’s Caicedo for initial £100m

Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on May 24, 2023 in Brighton, England. Chelsea have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for £100m which could rise to a British record fee of £115m. Liverpool agreed a £111m move for the 21-year-old Ecuador player on Friday. But Caicedo’s preference was Chelsea and they finally succeeded with a bid on Sunday evening after having a succession of offers rejected. “I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club,” Caicedo said. “It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team.” It is understood the initial...

14Aug

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Al-Hilal agree deal with PSG for Neymar

Neymar looks on during Game Three of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat on June 7, 2023 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal to sell Brazil forward Neymar to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for about 90m euros (£77.6m) plus add-ons. The transfer is subject to the 31-year-old completing a medical and all necessary paperwork. Neymar, who joined PSG for a world-record fee of £200m in 2017, was left out of their squad for the Ligue 1 draw against Lorient on Saturday. He was not part of coach Luis Enrique’s plans for the new season. His exit also fits PSG’s strategy of moving away from the ‘Galacticos’ era of signing high-profile players for big fees and significant wages, with Lionel Messi also leaving the club earlier this ...

14Aug

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Chelsea agree British record £115m deal for Caicedo

Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League Summer Series match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United at Red Bull Arena on July 28, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m.Liverpool agreed a £111m deal for the 21-year-old Ecuador player on Friday.But Caicedo's preference is Chelsea and they have finally succeeded with a bid after having a succession of proposals rejected by Brighton this summer.The fee means Chelsea will break the British record twice in 2023, following the £107m purchase of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez in January.Caicedo, who was left out of Brighton's squad for their season-opening win at home to Luton Town, is st...

12Aug

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PSG sign Dembele from Barcelona for £43.5m

Ousmane Dembele looks on during a Paris Saint-Germain training session after signing his 5 year contract at Campus PSG on August 12, 2023 in Paris, France.Paris St-Germain have signed France forward Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona for £43.5m (50.4m euros).Dembele, 26, joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund for £135m in 2017 and scored 40 goals in 185 games, winning three La Liga titles.The 2018 World Cup winner has signed a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions."I am very happy to join Paris St-Germain and can't wait to play in my new colours," said Dembele."I hope I can continue to grow here and make all the club's fans proud."Dembele, who also won the Copa del Rey twice, signed a new two-year contract at Barcelona last year.Barca coach Xavi confirmed earlier this month that...

12Aug

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Kane in Germany to complete Bayern move

11 August 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Harry Kane, soccer player, arrives for medical check at a hospital. Kane is to move from Tottenham Hotspur to FC Bayern Munich. England captain Harry Kane has arrived in Germany for a medical at Bayern Munich as he nears a move from Tottenham. Bayern and Spurs agreed a deal worth more than 100m euros (£86.4m) for the 30-year-old on Thursday. The decision to move was then left up to Kane, who is Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Friday the deal is “imminent”. Kane had one year left on his contract and was unlikely to stay with the club. Providing there are no unexpected issues, Kane’s move will be completed in time to start the Bundesliga season next week. It was felt the st...

11Aug

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Tottenham’s Kane move to Bayern ‘imminent’

England's Harry Kane during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. England captain Harry Kane is set to have a medical at Bayern Munich after being given permission to travel to Germany by Tottenham. Bayern and Spurs agreed a deal worth more than 100m euros (£86.4m) for the the 30-year-old on Thursday. The decision to move was then left up to Kane, who is Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Friday the deal is “imminent”. Kane had one year left on his contract and was unlikely to stay with the club. Providing there are no unexpected issues, Kane’s move will be completed in time to start the Bundesliga season nex...

11Aug

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Liverpool agree £111m fee with Brighton for Caicedo

Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on during the Premier League Summer Series match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United at Red Bull Arena on July 28, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey.Brighton rejected an £80m bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo from Premier League rivals Chelsea in July Liverpool have agreed a British record transfer fee of £111m with Brighton for midfielder Moises Caicedo. However, Chelsea are now trying to secure a deal for the Ecuador international despite Brighton rejecting a succession of bids from the club earlier in the summer. It is thought the 21-year-old’s preference would be to move to Stamford Bridge. It remains to be seen whether the Blues will now match Liverpool’s bid. Brighton had set a fee in excess of £100m for Caicedo ...

10Aug

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Tottenham & Bayern agree deal in principle for Kane

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur acknowledges the fans during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Lion City Sailors at National Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Singapore. Bayern Munich and Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle for England captain Harry Kane worth more than 100m euros (£86.4m). Kane, 30, has one year left on his contract with Spurs and must now make a decision about whether or not to leave. The forward is Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances. Kane was linked with Manchester United earlier this summer before Bayern made him their main target. The striker’s future in London has been uncertain for several seasons while a number of Bayern bids were rejected earlier this summer. Most recently, Spurs turned down an offer o...

10Aug

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West Ham want to sign Man City’s Palmer on loan

Cole Palmer of England celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 final match between England and Spain on July 8, 2023 in Batumi, Georgia. West Ham are interested in signing Manchester City forward Cole Palmer on loan. Palmer has impressed with City after manager Pep Guardiola opted against sending the 21-year-old out on loan last season. He came on as a substitute and scored a stunning goal against Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday. Palmer was part of the England Under-21 side that won this summer’s European Championships. The development comes after City spoke to West Ham about the availability of midfielder Lucas Paqueta, who only joined them from Lyon 12 months ago. The Hammers have had bids accepted for Southampton midfielder James Ward-Pr...

9Aug

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wolves news : Gary O’Neil appointed as new manager

Head Coach Gary O'Neil of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on May 28, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Former Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil has been announced as the new manager of Wolves, replacing Julen Lopetegui on a three-year deal.Lopetegui's exit from Molineux was confirmed on Tuesday - just three days before the 2023-24 Premier League season begins.O'Neil led Bournemouth to a 15th-place finish last season but was sacked on 19 June.The 40-year-old is Wolves' fourth manager in just over two years.His first assignment will come on Monday when Wolves travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.Several candidates were considered as Lopetegui's replacement but O'Neil was the preferred option.

9Aug

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trañsfer news live : West Ham agree Maguire and Ward-Prowse deals

Harry Maguire #5 of Manchester United during the Manchester United v Athletic Bilbao, pre-season friendly match at Aviva Stadium on August 6th, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. West Ham United have agreed deals for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse worth about £60m in total. Each deal is thought to be worth in the region of £30m. Maguire, 30, struggled for first-team opportunities at Old Trafford last season and has been stripped of the captaincy this season. He is understood to be keen on the move with personal terms yet to be agreed but not expected to be a problem. Maguire joined United in August 2019 for a world record £80m for a defender. West Ham have been trying to sign Ward-Prowse for much of the summer but Southampton, who were relegated to the Ch...

9Aug

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Iniesta joins Emirates Club in UAE Pro league

Spanish great Andres Iniesta acknowledges supporters during the farewell ceremony following his final match for J-League first-division side Vissel Kobe on July 1, 2023, at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan.Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has signed with United Arab Emirates Pro League side Emirates Club. The Spaniard left Japanese side Vissel Kobe midway through the J-League season on 1 July. The 39-year-old made 134 appearances for the Japanese club, winning the domestic Emperor’s Cup in 2019 and the Japanese Super Cup the following year. Emirates Club, who won promotion to the UAE top flight last season, posted “welcome Iniesta” on social media. Iniesta moved to Japan after a 22-year career at Barcelona, where he won 32 trophies and made 674 senior appearances. He w...

7Aug

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Mbappe to real madrid transfer: PSG striker will not train with first-team squad

Kylian Mbappe of France during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Group B match between France and Netherlands at Stade de France on March 24, 2023 in Saint-Denis, France.Kylian Mbappe will not train with the Paris St-Germain first-team squad when they step up preparations on Monday for the start of the Ligue 1 season. Mbappe has been in a contract stand-off with PSG amid a desire to join Real Madrid. The club’s all-time leading goalscorer is refusing to sign a year’s extension to his contract which ends next summer. PSG therefore want to sell the France forward now and secure a transfer fee rather than let him go for nothing. As a result, Mbappe was left out of PSG’s touring squad for their pre-season trip to Asia. He subsequently refused to meet with representatives of Al-Hilal, w...

5Aug

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Man Utd complete £72m signing of striker Hojlund

Manchester United's Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund reacts as he is introduced prior to the pre-season friendly football match between Manchester United and Lens at Old Trafford stadium, in Manchester, on August 5, 2023.Manchester United have completed the £72m signing of Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. The 20-year-old, who joined the Serie A side in 2022 and scored 10 goals in 34 appearances last season, moves to Old Trafford on a five-year deal. “It is no secret I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy,” Hojlund said. “I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player.” He is United manager Erik ten Hag’s third summer signing after Mason Mount joined from Chelsea for £55m and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana arrived for £47.2m....

5Aug

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Tottenham complete Ash Phillips signing from Blackburn

Blackburn Rovers' Ash Phillips during the Pre-season Friendly match between Lincoln City and Blackburn Rovers at LNER Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Lincoln, England.Tottenham have completed the signing of England youth international Ash Phillips from Blackburn. Phillips, 18, made eight appearances for Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship last season and has been allowed to leave for Spurs after his £2million release clause became active this weekend. The centre-back had been close to joining Tottenham last month before negotiations between the clubs stalled, but he has now signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club. Ex-Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray highlighted the excitement around Phillips back in the 2021-22 season when he described him as “a phenomenal young boy” before he...

4Aug

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Gvardiol deal done ‘in the next hours’ – Guardiola

Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig at Wohninvest Weserstadion on November 12, 2022 in Bremen, Germany.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol is having a medical and should complete his move from RB Leipzig “in the next hours”. City have agreed a £77m fee for the 22-year-old Croatia international. “He is here,” said Guardiola. “He is doing medical tests and hopefully we can finish the deal in the next hours.” Guardiola also discussed the uncertain futures of Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva. Bayern Munich are keen to sign England defender Walker, 33, whilst Portugal winger Silva, 28, has attracted huge interest from Saudi Arabia, in addition to long-time admirers Barcelon...