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Liverpool set to complete Alexis Mac Allister move this week for bargain fee

 Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on May 24, 2023 in Brighton, England. Alexis Mac Allister is expected to complete a move from Brighton to Liverpool in the coming days, with the Reds getting what could prove to be a bargain deal. The 24-year-old has been in high demand thanks to his performances for the Seagulls and for Argentina as he lifted the World Cup with his country in Qatar over the winter. Liverpool appear to have won the race for his signature, beating the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea to the midfielder who is reportedly keen to work with Jurgen Klopp. The exact fee is yet to be confirmed, but the Times reports...
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Everton reject offer to sign Wolves loanee Coady

Conor Coady of Everton celebrates at the final whistle during the Premier League match between Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on May 28, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Everton have decided not to take up a £4.5m option to turn defender Conor Coady’s season-long loan move from Wolves into a permanent switch.The 30-year-old made 25 appearances for the Toffees and scored two goals.The England international started for Everton when they beat Bournemouth 1-0 on the final day of the season to secure their top-flight status.However, he only played six times under Everton boss Sean Dyche, who took over at Goodison Park at the end of January.Everton also confirmed defender Ruben Vinagre will return to Sporting Lisbon following his loan spell at the club.“We want to sincerely than...
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Tottenham, Newcastle, Villa and Roma linked to Hwang Hee-chan

 Hwang hee-Chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton FC at Molineux on May 20, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England.Hwang Hee-chan could be on the move this summer as part of a string of sales Wolverhampton Wanderers are expected to make to comply with the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations. Under Financial Fair Play rules, a Premier League club is not allowed to rack up accumulated losses over £105 million over a three-year period. Wolves reported a net loss of £46.1 million in the 2021-22 season, and then went on to acquire 10 senior squad members last year. Those additions are expected to push Wolves over — or at least dangerously close to — the £105-million mark, pushing the club to sell some playe...
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Neymar could make transfer Liverpool should embrace as Spurs set to name interesting manager

 Neymar Jr is seen during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Lorient at Parc des Princes on April 30, 2023 in Paris, France. This summer will be a busy one for Liverpool but the same can be said for a lot of its rivals across the Premier League and beyond, with records likely to be broken in the transfer market. Arsenal, quietly having spent a lot under Mikel Arteta, will be hoping to push on and make sure that this season’s title charge was not a one-off. Newcastle, meanwhile, another side that has overachieved this season, must consolidate itself as a top-four member. Manchester United is likely to spend big again under Erik ten Hag, while Chelsea and Manchester City will make some big purchases again and Spurs could have some Harry Kane money to reinvest. In ...
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Wolves eyeing South American Winger

 Chile's Lucas Assadi (R) celebrates with teammate Dario Osorio after scoring against Bolivia during their South American under 20, first round football match at the Deportivo Cali Stadium in Palmira, near Cali, Colombia, on January 24, 2023.Wolves are monitoring Chilean outfit Universidad de Chile star Dario Osorio regarding a summer transfer for the winger, according to Express & Star. The 19-year-old winger is considered an exciting prospect at the Chilean outfit. Osorio is a product of the Universidad de Chile academy and made his debut for the club’s first team last season, featuring in 27 league games. Wolves are determined to recruit talented young players they can nurture for the future and they have turned their heads to the South American market. It has been claimed that...
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Barcelona linked with move for Kimmich

 Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Munchen runs with the ball 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.Barcelona are being linked with a move for Joshua Kimmich, who apparently wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer. Mundo Deportivo report Kimmich is “seriously considering embarking on a new challenge” at the end of the season and would like to play for Barcelona. Bayern have had a bit of a chaotic season, replacing Julian Nagelsmann with Thomas Tuchel as manager, and MD reckons all is not well in the dressing room. Barcelona and Xavi would love to have Kimmich and have reportedly already begun to make moves to find out if they can land the Germany captain. Kimmich...
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Napoli in talks with Japanese talent Kamada

 Daichi Kamada of Eintracht Frankfurt controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt at PreZero-Arena on May 06, 2023 in Sinsheim, Germany. Napoli are preparing for another important summer transfer window and are looking to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Daichi Kamada on a free transfer. The Partenopei’s Scudetto success this season was built off their work last summer, when they replaced players like Lorenzo Insigne and Kalidou Koulibaly with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kim Min-Jae. Fresh off the back of their success in Serie A this season, Napoli are again hoping to pick up another few reinforcements in the summer to help them build on this victory. As reported by Daniele Longo of Calciomercato.com, Napoli are working on a deal...
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Manchester United enter race to sign Leicester City star James Maddison

 Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match between Leicester City and AFC Bournemouth at The King Power Stadium on April 8, 2023 in Leicester, United Kingdom. Manchester United have entered the race to sign England playmaker James Maddison after Leicester City decided to cash in on the midfielder. The 26-year-old will have a year to run on his contract at the end of the season and he’s intimated he will not sign a new deal with the Foxes. Dean Smith’s side are battling relegation but Maddison will be sold even if Leicester remain in the Premier League. Newcastle have shown interest in Maddison in the last two transfer windows, while Tottenham’s need for creativity has seen them register their interest. But the Telegraph say Manchester United have entered the...
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Romelu Lukaku ‘to return to Chelsea this summer’

 Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale applauds the fans after the team's defeat at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 15, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Romelu Lukaku is reportedly prepared to return to Chelsea after the conclusion of this season, with Inter Milan unable to finance a deal to extend the player's stay in Italy. The 29-year-old joined Inter on loan from Stamford Bridge for this season but has struggled with injuries on his return to the San Sario, managing just 18 appearances in Serie A so far. Despite being sidelined for periods of the season, the Belgium international has provided some telling moments for his side, scoring in the Champions League over the past month against both Porto an...
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Gavi would be happiest staying at Barca: Xavi

 Pablo Paez 'Gavi' of FC Barcelona with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on April 10, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Xavi Hernandez believes young Barcelona midfielder Gavi would be happiest staying at the club, amid speculation he could leave in the summer, the Catalan coach said Saturday.Gavi signed a contract renewal with Barcelona until 2026 in September but because of the club’s financial difficulties, they have not been able to register it with La Liga. That means Gavi remains on his previous deal, which is set to expire in June, allowing him to sign for free for any other side. Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been linked to Gavi in recent weeks, but Xavi said the 18-year-old should stay at Barcelona. “I don’t know ...
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Ilkay Gundogan agent denies Barcelona agreement

 İlkay Gündoğan of Manchester City on the ball during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester City and FC Bayern München at Etihad Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Manchester, England.The uncle and agent of Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has denied that the Germany international is on the verge of a move to Barcelona this summer. Gundogan’s contract with the Premier League champions only runs until the end of the season, and an extension for the midfielder appears increasingly unlikely. Barcelona have long been linked with a move for the 32-year-old as Xavi seeks to bolster his midfield options, and a free transfer would appeal to the cash-strapped Catalans. It has recently been reported that Gundogan has decided to head to Camp Nou when his Man C...
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Real Madrid, Liverpool must pay €60 million for recently-debuted French international

 Khephren Thuram of Nice controls the ball during the UEFA Europa Conference League quarterfinal first leg match between FC Basel and OGC Nice at St. Jakob Stadium on April 13, 2023 in Basel, Switzerland.Real Madrid and Liverpool will reportedly need to fork out €60 million to sign French international midfielder Khephren Thuram this summer. According to a report by French outlet Foot Mercato, Real Madrid and Liverpool are keen on signing Khephren Thuram. But OGC Nice will demand a premium to part ways with the recently-debuted French international. And the youngster will cost around €60 million in the summer transfer window. Khephren Thuram has come leaps and bounds since joining OGC Nice from AS Monaco in June 2019. The 22-year-old is the son of legendary former French footballer Li...
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Udinese announce signing of Zemura on free transfer from Cherries

 Jordan Zemura of Bournemouth during a training session at Vitality Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.JordanZemura will join Udinese on a free transfer at the end of the season, the Italian club have announced.Jordan Zemura of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England.  The move comes after the left-back opted against signing a new contract at Cherries, with his current deal set to expire this summer.  
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Barcelona set to demand €35-40 million to offload 21-year-old winger

Abde of CA Osasuna in action during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Mestalla on March 11, 2023 in Valencia, Spain.Barcelona will reportedly demand €35-40 million to part ways with 21-year-old Moroccan winger Ez Abde this summer. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona will not let Ez Abde leave on the cheap. The Catalan giants want €35-40 million to part ways with the 21-year-old winger in the summer transfer window. And the youngster is a target for several Premier League clubs. Abde Ezzalzouli, better known as Ez Abde, has been with Barcelona for nearly two years. A former talismanic figure for Hercules CF, the Moroccan international has had to bide his time at Camp Nou. And after making a few appearances in the 2021/22 season,...
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Arsenal ‘weighing up summer move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin’

 Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin during this summer’s transfer window. The Gunners are expected to be in the market for another forward in the upcoming market despite adding Gabriel Jesus to their squad ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. Three players have hit double figures for Arsenal in all competitions this season, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka both on 13 goals, while Martin Odegaard has 10. Eddie Nketiah has managed nine, while Jesus, who has only just returned from injury, has struck seven times following his arrival from Manchester City. According to Football Insider, Arsenal are currently looking at forwards that could potentially be available for cut-price fees this summer, and Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a genuine op...
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Barcelona confirm private talks with Messi over sensational return

 Lionel Messi right winger of PSG and Argentina during the warm-up before the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg two match between FC Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena on March 8, 2023 in Munich, Germany. There is no denying that Paris Saint-Germain are doing their utmost to keep Lionel Messi on their books. With the Argentina superstar’s contract at Le Parc des Princes set to expire this summer, the French football powerhouse have had a renewal offer on the table for several months. The problem is, however, Messi doesn’t seem to be willing to put pen to paper on a new contract so early, which has sparked massive rumors about the newly minted World Cup winner’s next destination. The speculation intensified on Friday after Barcelona confirmed that they a...
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Chelsea ‘resigned to losing Romelu Lukaku for cut-price fee’

  Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 19, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Chelsea are reportedly resigned to having to sell Romelu Lukaku for a cut-price fee in one of the future transfer windows. In August 2021, the Blues completed the club-record addition of Lukaku from Inter Milan fee in a £97.5m deal, the belief being that they had found a long-term solution down the middle of their attack. However, despite scoring 15 goals from 44 appearances in all competitions, the Belgium international never settled under Thomas Tuchel and was allowed to return to Inter on a loan deal. At the time of his return, it was anticipated that a second temporary spell or permanent switch would follow,...
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Arsenal are one step closer to meeting condition for Declan Rice transfer

 West Ham United's Declan Rice during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at London Stadium on March 12, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal’s win over Fulham was significant for many reasons in addition to keeping their five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table intact. First-half goals from Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard were enough to secure a 3-0 win for the Gunners at Craven Cottage and the fixture also marked the return to action for Gabriel Jesus following three months on the sidelines with a knee injury. And aside from responding to Man City’s win over Crystal Palace, Arsenal took another step towards sealing a top-four finish. Now on 66 points, if last season is any indic...
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Arsenal ready to sell 17-goal ace for €20-25 million

 Folarin Balogun of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Sunderland at Emirates Stadium on December 21, 2021 in London, England.Premier League leaders Arsenal are ready to sell 21-year-old striker Folarin Balogun for €20-25 million ahead of next season. According to Sport Witness, Arsenal are ready to let go of Folarin Balogun ahead of next season. The 21-year-old who is on loan at Stade Reims has been on fire in the Ligue 1. His performances have attracted a lot of attention of late and the parent club are willing to sell him for €20-25 million. The England Under-21 star is an Arsenal youth product who has been a part of the club since 2011. He has gone up the ranks at the club but is yet to get an extended run in their first team. Balogun has been s...
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Liverpool, PSG keen on 31-year-old Chelsea star

 N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on August 14, 2022 in London, England.  Liverpool and PSG have been linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante at the end of the season. According to Football Insider, Liverpool are hoping to sign French international midfielder N’Golo Kante on a free transfer. And the Reds will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the Chelsea veteran. Kante will be out of contract at the end of the season and might leave the club as a free agent. There have been rumours of a potential contract extension. But the two parties have not managed to reach an agreement yet. However, the report adds that talks between Chelsea and Kante are advanced. It has been a diff...
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