TRANSFERS – Page 24 – Football Flame

8Jul

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Real Madrid believed to have secured deal to sign 24-year-old star

Footballer Kylian Mbappe is seen attending the Men's Singles Final match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Casper Ruud of Norway on Day Fifteen of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2023 in Paris, France. Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Real Madrid his likely destination. Kylian Mbappe will be a free agent next summer, and Paris Saint-Germain could look to cash in on him this year to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year. A report from Sky Sports claims that the French club fear that the 24-year-old has already agreed to join Real Madrid in a Bosman move in the 2024 summer transfer window. Mbappe has recently revealed that he does not wish to leave the French outfit this summer, and he will see o...

6Jul

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Real Madrid seal deal for Arda Guler – Fenerbahce publish transfer figures

Fenerbahce team player Arda Guler in the Ziraat Turkey Cup 2022/23 semi-final match between Fenerbahçe and Sivasspor at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on May 24, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey.Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of exciting 18-year-old talent Arda Guler. The Turkish international moves to Los Blancos on a deal that could be worth in excess of €30m for Fenerbahce, without commissions, who published the details of the signing. Los Blancos will spend €20m initially, with €10m available in bonuses – they will also retain 20% of any future sale of Guler. He signs a six-year deal with Real Madrid, who continue their impressive signing of Europe’s most promising stars, having brought back Fran Garcia and Brahim Diaz, and brought in Jude Bellingham and now Guler. Capable of operating ...

6Jul

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Chelsea agree deal to sign Everton defender on three-year deal

Ishe Samuels-Smith of Everton during the Premier League International Cup match between Everton U21 and PSV Eindhoven U21 at Goodison Park on March 02, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Everton teenager Ishe Samuels-Smith for close to £4m, bringing in the youngster on a three-year deal. The 17-year-old has been at Everton throughout his young career so far, rising through the ranks to represent the club at Under-18 and Under-21 level. The defender has featured in first team squads but has not made an appearance for the senior side, despite being so highly-rated he has played for England at Under-15, Under-16 and Under-17 level. The Athletic report that the Manchester-born youngster will continue his footballing education in west London and will be hoping h...

5Jul

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Arsenal agree deal for West Ham midfielder Rice

Aleksander Ceferin gives the winning medal to captain Declan Rice of West Ham United the end of the UEFA Conference League final match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United at Eden Arena, Prague, Czech Republic on June 7, 2023.Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice in a deal worth over 100 million pounds ($127 million), British media reported. The 24-year-old England international had received permission to undergo a medical this week ahead of his move across London, the Guardian said. The report added that West Ham had accepted an offer worth 100 million pounds plus 5 million in add-ons, with the guaranteed portion of the fee expected to be paid in three instalments over two years. West Ham chairman David Sullivan said last month that a gentl...

4Jul

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Borussia Dortmund snap up Wolfsburg midfielder Felix Nmecha

Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund (C) poses with sporting director Sebastian Kehl (R) and CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke after signing a contract with the club on July 03, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have signed Germany international Felix Nmecha, 22, from VfL Wolfsburg. Felix Nmecha has joined Borussia Dortmund from Wolfsburg. The midfielder penned a contract until 30 June 2028 on Monday. Nmecha made a significant contribution to VfL Wolfsburg’s positive performance in the Bundesliga last season, registering nine goal involvements (three goals and six assists) across his 30 appearances. The midfielder will wear the number 8 shirt at Borussia Dortmund going forward. “Felix Nmecha is a fast, technically adept and physically strong player who will enhance our m...

4Jul

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Yaya Toure details Man City conversation over Sadio Mane 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. Yaya Toure has revealed that he recommended Sadio Mane to Manchester City during the winger’s spell at Southampton. Mane enjoyed two brilliant seasons at Southampton between 2014 and 2016, excelling under then-manager Mauricio Pochettino and scoring 21 goals in 67 Premier League appearances. Such form was enough to catch the eye of Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp sanctioning a £34million move in the summer of 2016. The Senegal international went on to become one of Liverpool’s most influential players as the Merseyside club battled with City for over half-a-decade and won the Champions League. But t...

3Jul

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Brighton sign Dutch goalkeeper Verbruggen from Anderlecht

Bart Verbruggen of Holland U21 disappointed after shutdown during the EURO U21 match between Holland U21 v Georgia U21 at the Dynamo Arena on June 27, 2023 in Tbilisi Georgia .Brighton announced the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen from Anderlecht on Monday. The 20-year-old will reportedly cost the Seagulls £16 million ($20 million) and has signed a five-year deal with the Premier League club. Verbruggen was named player of the season at Anderlecht last season despite only breaking into the first team in December. He helped the Belgian giants reach the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League and earned a call-up to the Netherlands senior squad for the first time in March. Brighton finished sixth in the Premier League last season to qualify for European football for ...

2Jul

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Jadon Sancho: Manchester United Says ‘No’ to Borussia Dortmund’s Loan Offer”

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho during the pre-match warm-up during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester United at St. James Park on April 2, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Manchester United has reportedly declined Borussia Dortmund’s audacious loan offer for their prodigious winger, Jadon Sancho. The move has sparked fervent discussions in the footballing world, as the English giants aim to retain their star player amid intense transfer speculations. The England international was one of the hottest properties on the market in 2020 and 2021, having amassed 114 goal contributions in 137 games for BVB. Man United eventually fended off interest from a number of their European rivals to sign Sancho in an €85m (£73.1m) deal, but he has strug...

1Jul

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Delay now likely to Sandro Tonali’s Newcastle arrival

Sandro Tonali during UEFA European Under-21 Championship Group D: France U21 vs Italy U21, disputed on Cluj Arena, 22 June 2023.Sandro Tonali is now likely to arrive in Newcastle on Wednesday and not Monday, leading to a slight delay in him completing the remaining technicalities of his Newcastle United move, according to Newcastle World. Eddie Howe’s side are set to conclude the signing of the Italy international from Serie A giants AC Milan. It is unclear exactly how much the Magpies will pay to sign Tonali, with claims from Italy that when add-ons are included the total fee should touch the €80m mark. Newcastle are now pushing to bring Tonali to England and he had been expected to arrive in the country on Monday. However, it is claimed there is now likely to be a delay to this and...

1Jul

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Chelsea secure the signature of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal

Nicolas Jackson of Villarreal CF holds the LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for May trophy prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Villarreal CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de la Cermica, June 04, 2023, Vila-real, Spain. Chelsea have secured the signature of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal, strengthening an already formidable squad. This signing further exemplifies Chelsea’s determination to raise the bar and conquer both domestic and European football. Jackson, 22, joins the Stamford Bridge side on an eight-year deal after scoring 12 goals for the Spanish club last season, including nine in the last eight games. Media reports stated the deal for the Senegal international was for £32 million. He is the second forward to join Chelsea this summer after Christoph...

30Jun

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Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s Strategic Move for the Midfielder

Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig celebrates after his goal to make it 2-0 during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on September 10, 2022 in Leipzig, Germany.Liverpool FC enters crucial talks to sign RB Leipzig’s highly-talented midfielder, Dominik Szoboszlai. The 22-year-old Hungary attacking midfielder helped Leipzig finish third in the Bundesliga and claim the German Cup last season. A meeting took place between the representatives of Szoboszlai’s camp and Liverpool, who are looking to bolster their midfield. A move appeared unlikely earlier in the week but is now a possibility. There are reports that Szoboszlai has a release clause of about £60m which expires on Friday. Szoboszlai made 31 app...

29Jun

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New Power Move in Football: Arsenal Break the Bank with Kai Havertz Acquisition

Kia Havertz poses after signing for Arsenal on June 28, 2023 in Marbella, Spain.In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves across the footballing world, Arsenal Football Club has made an audacious statement by securing the signing of German prodigy Kai Havertz, smashing their previous club transfer record. This groundbreaking move has both excited fans and raised eyebrows, as the London-based club positions itself as a true force to be reckoned with in the transfer market. “Arsenal’s Bold Ambition Shines: Havertz Sparks Rebirth for the Gunners” Arsenal’s decision to lure Havertz, one of the most highly sought-after young talents in football, showcases the club’s unwavering ambition to return to the summit of English football. Havertz’s arrival signifies a new era for the Gunner...

29Jun

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Spurs agree €46m deal for James Maddison

James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leicester City at Villa Park on February 04, 2023 in Birmingham, England.Tottenham are set to complete the signing of Leicester City’s James Maddison after agreeing an initial £40m (€46.3m) deal. Maddison had a medical yesterday and is expected to become the first major signing for new Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou. Tottenham stepped up their interest this week and after 48 hours of intense negotiations have struck a deal with relegated Leicester for the England international. It is understood the fee will be £40m with the promise of further instalments on appearances and achievements. Leicester had been initially seeking £60m (€69.5m) for M...

28Jun

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Arsenal increase Declan Rice bid, West Ham mull over payment structure

Declan Rice of West Ham United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on May 21, 2023 in London, England.Arsenal have ramped up their bid for Declan Rice to £105million, but West Ham want a faster payment structure. Football Flame understands Arsenal’s third bid, which would see Rice become the most expensive British player of all-time, was made on Tuesday. It is believed to be a £100million offer with £5million in add-ons, eclipsing Arsenal’s record transfer as the Gunners aim to fend off interest in Rice from Premier League champions Manchester City. However, it is understood West Ham are unhappy with the payment structure put forward but are looking to negotiate rather than dismiss t...

28Jun

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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...

28Jun

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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...

28Jun

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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-...

27Jun

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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 ...

26Jun

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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,...

26Jun

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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...