TRANSFERS – Page 23 – Football Flame

27Feb

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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...

25Feb

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Marcus Thuram, TRANSFERS

Marcus Thuram ‘offered to Barcelona on free transfer’

Marcus Thuram of Borussia Moenchengladbach celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Bayern München at Borussia-Park on February 18, 2023 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.Barcelona have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram. The Catalan giants are currently enjoying a mixed campaign, despite their dominance at the top of the La Liga standings. After an early exit from the Champions League in the group stages, Barcelona were dumped out of the Europa League in the last 32 by Manchester United on Thursday night. As a result, the Spanish outfit will miss out on important continental revenue which they allegedly budgeted for when going on a spending spree last summ...

10Feb

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Joao Felix, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Joao Felix reveals feelings on Chelsea stay and insists he ‘doesn’t regret’ Atletico move

Joao Felix of Chelsea shoots the ball during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on January 12, 2023 in London, England.Joao Felix has opened up on his Chelsea future – and whether he wants to return to Atletico Madrid. On-loan Blues forward Felix will return to action against West Ham, having served a three-game suspension for a red card against Fulham. That misdemeanour came on his debut in the west London derby, where he impressed straight out of the blocks, only for a star performance to be cut short. The 23-year-old had just arrived from Atleti, on a six-month loan reportedly worth a whopping £11million. That deal came without any further option to buy, although when Felix was asked about staying by AS, he far from dismissed it. “You don’t have ...

1Feb

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Julian Araujo, LALIGA, TRANSFERS

Julian Araujo signing still pending further verification

Julian Araujo #2 of Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates his game winning goal during the MLS Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville SC at the Dignity Health Sports Park on October 15, 2022 in Carson, California.Mexican International and LA Galaxy right-back Julian Araujo was a major objective for FC Barcelona on deadline day. According to numerous trusted reports, the deal for his arrival at Barcelona was completed between the Catalan giants and the MLS club where he currently plays. As per trusted transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, “There is a complete agreement between the clubs on a €4m fee. He’d sign until June 2026”, showcasing that on the end of club negotiations and even player negotiations, the deal bears no obstacles. However, as per similar trusted reports, the actual obstacle in te...

1Feb

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Paul Onuachu, Southampton FC, TRANSFERS

Southampton agree Paul Onuachu deal

Genk's Paul Onuachu celebrates after scoring a goal during the Belgian Pro League football match between KRC Genk and RFC Seraing on January 29, 2023 in Genk.Southampton’s search to bring in a new striker is set to see them land Paul Onuachu. The Saints have been targeting new forwards in order to finally replace the gaping hole left by Danny Ings’ departure in 2021. According to 90min, Southampton were hopeful of signing Braga striker Vitinha, only for Marseille to swoop in and snatch him from under their noses on deadline day. But the south coast club have acted quickly in order to bring in another body up front, agreeing to a €20m deal with Genk to sign Onuachu. Onuachu had his medical with Southampton and then sign a three-and-a-half-year deal with his new club. The Nigeria internation...

31Jan

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BAYERN MUNICH, Joao Cancelo, Manchester City, TRANSFERS

Bayern Munich sign Portuguese right-back Cancelo on loan from Man City

Board member sports Hasan Salihamidzic of FC Bayern Muenchen and Joao Cancelo of FC Bayern Muenchen at the official press conference on January 31, 2023 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich signed Portuguese right-back Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City on Tuesday, the transfer window deadline day. “FC Bayern have signed Portugal international Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City. The 28-year-old full-back moves to Munich on an initial deal through to the end of the current season,” Bayern Munich said in a statement. Cancelo said he cannot wait to play for alongside many skillful players at the German powerhouse and he vowed to do his best in his new club. “I know that this club, this team lives for titles and wins titles every year. I’m also driven by the hunger for success. I’ll ...

29Jan

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CHELSEA FC, Malo Gusto, TRANSFERS

Chelsea sign Gusto from Lyon in £31m deal

27 Malo GUSTO (ol) during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique Lyonnais and Racing Club de Strasbourg at Groupama Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Lyon, France.Chelsea have signed 19-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon for 35m euro (£30.7m). Gusto has signed a deal with the Blues until summer 2030 but will complete the current season at Lyon. Lyon said the deal includes 5m euro (£4.4m) in add-ons. “The defender will now continue his impressive progress on loan [at Lyon] before joining up with the Blues in the summer ahead of the new campaign,” Chelsea said in a statement. Gusto came through the ranks at Lyon before making his first team debut in January 2021. He has made 15 appearances this season for the French club, who are ninth in Ligue 1. Lyon said the club “regrets...

25Jan

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Leeds United, TRANSFERS, Weston McKennie

Leeds United plot move for 24-year-old Serie A midfielder

Weston McKennie (#8 Juventus FC) during FC Juventus against AC Monza, Coppa Italia, at Allianz Stadium on January 19th, 2023.Leeds United are reportedly locked in talks with Juventus over the possibility of a winter move for American midfielder Weston McKennie, who is open to a move to Elland Road. According to Daily Mail, Leeds United have contacted Juventus over a potential transfer for energetic midfielder Weston McKennie this month. The Whites’ faithful are witnessing a full-fledged American revolution at Elland Road. A significant stake in the club is owned by 49ers Enterprises, who have links with San Francisco’s NFL team and are continuing to edge their way closer to a majority stake in Leeds. Jesse Marsch currently holds the position of head coach at Leeds, in addition to the two f...

25Jan

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Lyle Foster, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

Burnley sign South Africa forward Foster

Foster Lyle forward of KVC Westerlo during the Jupiler Pro League match between KVC Westerlo and KRC Genk on January 17, 2023 in Westerlo, Belgium.Burnley have signed South Africa forward Lyle Foster from Belgian side KVC Westerlo on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old moves to England after playing in South Africa for Orlando Pirates, France with Monaco, Portugal with Vitoria Guimaraes and Belgium with Cercle Brugge and Westerlo. He scored eight goals in 22 games for Westerlo this season. Foster said joining Vincent Kompany’s Clarets is “a dream”. Talking to the club website, he added: “From the moment I heard that there was interest from Burnley, my heart and my head were set on the club.” Foster joins a Burnley side that are five points clear at the top o...

20Jan

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Leandro Trossard, TRANSFERS

Arsenal complete £26 million deal to bolster attack

Leandro Trossard signs for Arsenal at London Colney on January 20, 2023 in St Albans, England.Leandro Trossard has officially joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £26 million, including add-ons. Arsenal have made an official statement to confirm that they have secured the services of Leandro Trossard. The Belgian international arrives from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £26 million, including add-ons. And the player has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners. Leandro Trossard spent his formative years with several Belgian clubs before rising in prominence at KRC Genk. But his stock skyrocketed after moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2019. Since then, the 28-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Seagulls, establishing himself...

20Jan

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Craig Dawson, TRANSFERS, Wolves

Wolves agree to sign Dawson from West Ham

West Ham United's Craig Dawson during the pre-match warm-up ahead of the Premier League match between Leeds United and West Ham United at Elland Road on January 4, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Wolves have agreed a £3.3m fee with West Ham to sign defender Craig Dawson from the London club. The 32-year-old had indicated a wish to move further north and was left out of West Ham's defeat at Wolves last Saturday by manager David Moyes. Dawson, whose last game for the Hammers was an FA Cup win at Brentford on 7 January, is yet to have a medical. Wolves, who are 16th in the Premier League, face a trip to Manchester City (14:00 GMT) on Sunday. Former West Brom player Dawson initially joined West Ham on loan from Watford in October 2020 before turning that into a permanent move. He has made 87 app...

17Jan

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Danilo, Nottingham Forest, TRANSFERS

Danilo signs with Forest from Brazil’s Palmeiras

Danilo of Palmeiras celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Universitario and Palmeiras as part of Group A of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2021 at Estadio Monumental on April 21, 2021 in Lima, Peru.Nottingham Forest signed Brazilian midfielder Danilo from Palmeiras on a contract until 2029, the Premier League side said on Monday. The 21-year-old made 141 appearances in all competitions with Palmeiras, winning two Copa Libertadores and the domestic league and cup titles. “I’m really happy to be fulfilling my dream of playing in the Premier League and playing for Nottingham Forest,” said Danilo, who will be wearing the shirt No. 28. “I will show a lot of determination and a strong desire to win and will always look to do my best on the pitch to achieve positi...

11Jan

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Alex Moreno, Aston Villa, TRANSFERS

Villa sign Real Betis left-back Moreno

Alex Moreno of Aston Villa poses for a picture at Bodymoor Heath training ground on January 11, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa have signed Spanish left-back Alex Moreno for £13.2m from Real Betis. The 29-year-old defender is Villa boss Unai Emery’s first signing for the club. Moreno, who was linked with a move to Nottingham Forest in the summer, has played in all but one of Betis’ La Liga matches so far this season. “Alex is a good player that can help our squad,” Villa boss Emery told the club’s website. “He has been one of the top left-backs in La Liga over the past few seasons and we are delighted to have him here.” Moreno joined Betis in August 2019 and made 122 appearances, and helped the club win the Copa Del Rey last season. He will provide competition for Lucas Digne...

8Jan

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Joao Felix, LALIGA, TRANSFERS

Atletico Madrid set price for Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target Joao Felix

Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid crestfallen after his substitution during the La Liga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Valencia CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on January 22, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Atletico Madrid are happy to let Joao Felix leave the club this summer but not cheaply, wanting a £9.5m loan fee and a commitment to buy for £70.5m, according to reports. The 23-year-old moved to Atletico from Benfica for an enormous £113m in 2019 but it has not worked out for him in the Spanish capital and after falling out with manager Diego Simeone he is being allowed to leave. There is no shortage of interest in the Portugal forward, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all linked with him on a loan deal in January. The Mirror report that Atletico have set their pric...

6Jan

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LALIGA, Ousmane Dembele, TRANSFERS

Ousmane Dembele gives definitive response to PSG interest

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the Copa Del Rey Round of 32 match between Intercity and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Rico Perez on January 04, 2023 in Alicante, Spain.Ousmane Dembele has warned Paris Saint-Germain that he has no interest in leaving Barcelona in the near future. PSG were among the sides chasing Dembele as his previous contract wound down towards the end of last season and the Ligue 1 leaders have been tipped to lodge a bid for the 25-year-old as he enters the final 18 months of his current deal. Asked for his feelings towards an imminent move to PSG, Dembele made it abundantly clear that his focus is solely on Barcelona. “Four months ago, I signed a new contract with FC Barcelona,” he told Eleven Sports. “I’m happy here. We will continue to work with Barça....

1Jan

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Benoît Badiashile, TRANSFERS

Chelsea and Monaco reach agreement over Benoît Badiashile transfer

Benoit BADIASHILE of Monaco warms up prior to the French Ligue 1 Uber Eats soccer match between Auxerre and Monaco at Stade Abbe Deschamps on December 28, 2022 in Auxerre, France.The Athletic are reporting that Chelsea and AS Monaco have reached an agreement over the transfer of centre-back Benoît Badiashile (21). Badiashile has been the subject of negotiations between the two clubs in recent days, and according to The Athletic, an agreement has now been reached. Chelsea and Monaco have agreed on a fee of around €38m, and the French international centre-back is now set to sign a long-term deal with the Premier League club. As previously revealed by sources contacted by Get French Football News, the Monaco player had already established an agreement in principle over personal ter...

1Jan

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Luis Suarez, TRANSFERS

Luis Suarez signs two-year deal with Brazilian club Gremio

Luis Suarez of Uruguay during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Ghana and Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar.Uruguayan international striker Luis Suarez has signed a two-year contract with Brazilian club Gremio, the Porto Alegre side announced on Saturday. The 35-year-old had returned to his boyhood club Nacional last summer, scoring eight goals in 14 matches to help them win the Uruguayan league title. Suarez played at the World Cup in Qatar without scoring as his country were eliminated in the group stages. “HE’S AT GREMIO! One of the greatest in the history of Uruguay, Luis Suarez arrives to continue his victorious journey, this time wearing our jersey!” Gremio posted on Twitter. “Scorer, multi-titled, warrior! Welcome, Luisito!” The ...

31Dec

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo, TRANSFERS

Cristiano Ronaldo joins ‘very inspiring’ Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr until 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the World Cup match between Morocco v Portugal at the Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha Qatar.Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2-1/2 year contract after leaving Manchester United to become a free agent. Al Nassr on Friday announced the signing of the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar, ending speculation about Ronaldo’s future. “I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country. Al Nassr Club’s vision is very inspiring,” the club quoted Ronaldo as saying. Al Nassr posted a picture on social media of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner holding up the team’s jersey, with the club hailing the deal as “history in the making”. “This is a signing that will not...

30Dec

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Enzo Fernandez, NEWS, TRANSFERS

Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez says yes to Chelsea move

Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina presents his Young Player trophy during the award ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, who has been linked with a host of sides including Liverpool, has given his nod of approval to a move to Chelsea, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.The midfielder won the Young Player of the Tournament in the recently concluded World Cup and played a key role in Argentina winning in Qatar. Fernandez joined Benfica last summer but the club could already lose him in the winter window with clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool chasing him. Chelsea are now going ahead with an attempt to get a deal o...

29Dec

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Mykhaylo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, TRANSFERS

Shakhtar Donetsk executive reveals Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer fee amid Arsenal talks

Mykhaylo Mudryk in action for Shakhtar Donetsk during a UEFA Champions League match between Celtic and Shakhtar Donetsk at Celtic Park, on October 25, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland.Shakhtar Donetsk executive Carlo Nicoloni insists the club are looking for the kind of money Jack Grealish generated if they are to sell Arsenal target Mykhaylo Mudryk. The Ukraine international is Mikel Arteta’s top target ahead of the January transfer window and the Premier League leaders have already seen an opening offer worth around £55m rejected. Arsenal are expected to return with another bid as talks continue, with Mudryk himself indicating he would be keen on the move by watching the Gunners in action against West Ham. An injury to Gabriel Jesus has prompted Arsenal into action, though their interest stret...