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Barcelona outcast wanted by Turkish giants

Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona looks on prior the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Spotify Camp Nou on October 20, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing Memphis Depay from Barcelona in the January transfer window.According to a report by Spanish publication SPORT, Memphis Depay is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. The Turkish giants want to sign the Dutch attacker from Barcelona in the January transfer window. Memphis Depay joined Barcelona a little over a year ago with hopes and aspirations. But while the 28-year-old finished the 2021/22 season as the Catalan club’s joint-top scorer, he had already lost his place as a regular before the campaign ended. And things have gone from bad to worse for him ...
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Chelsea and Man Utd dealt transfer blow as AC Milan chief makes Rafael Leao claim

Milans Rafael Leao portrait during the italian soccer Serie A match Hellas Verona FC vs AC Milan on October 16, 2022 at the Marcantonio Bentegodi stadium in Verona, Italy.Chelsea and Manchester United have been dealt a transfer blow with AC Milan claiming they are ‘confident’ Rafael Leao will sign a new contract with the Italian club. Leao has been one of AC Milan’s most important players over the past four seasons, making more than 100 appearances for the Serie A giants and providing regular goals and assists. The 23-year-old’s form has attracted interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Man United, who are both keen to bring the Portuguese star to England next summer. But AC Milan do not want to lose their talisman and have entered into talks to tie him down to a new contract, acco...
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PSG Sporting Advisor Luis Campos responds to Kylian Mbappe exit rumours

Kylian Mbappe of PSG, Nicolas Otamendi of Benfica during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and SL Benfica at Parc des Princes stadium on October 11, 2022 in Paris, France. On Tuesday afternoon, one of the most closely followed transfer stories in history rose back up from the past and entered into the present once more. Just five months after signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025, news emerged that Kylian Mbappe wanted to leave the club. Seemingly Mbappe is unhappy with his situation at the club due to a number of broken promises. Since, Madrid-based media have denied any interest in signing Mbappe, who would leave in January if possible. However speaking to RMC Sport in France, PSG’s Sporting Director has been vehement in h...
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Giovinco joins Juventus’ Academy in Toronto

Sebastian Giovinco of Sampdoria looks on during a training session at Centro Sportivo Gloriano Mugnaini on February 3, 2022 in Bogliasco, Genoa, Italy.Sebastian Giovinco has joined the Juventus Academy in Toronto and visited his former club at Continassa today. The 35-year-old is in Turin and met club President Andrea Agnelli at Continassa today. Juventus have announced that their ex striker has joined the club’s Academy in Toronto. What is the Juventus academy? The Serie A giants explain it on their official website: “The Juventus Academy project was born to bring Juventus’ colours, methods and values to as many kids as possible. Present in over 50 countries and on every continent, it offers both the teaching and development of football skills and educational training, accompanying young ...
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Newcastle United sign former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius

  Loris Karius poses for photographs after signing for Newcastle United at the Newcastle Training Centre on September 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Loris Karius on a short-term contract. Karius, a free agent following his departure from Liverpool in the summer, has agreed a deal until January with an option to extend his stay until the end of the season. The German’s arrival follows an ankle injury sustained by Karl Darlow in training. While Darlow is not expected to be out long term, Newcastle have moved quickly to secure experienced cover and to add competition to the squad. Newcastle United head coach, Eddie Howe, said: “We are pleased to add Loris to our goalkeeping group.“He is a very good goalkeeper with Premier Le...
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Liverpool looking to sign PSV star to solve midfield problems

Ibrahim Sangare of PSV Eindhoven during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Twente and PSV at the Grolsch Veste on September 3, 2022 in Enschede, Netherlands.Liverpool are looking to sign PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare in the January transfer window to solve their midfield problems. Sangare has been linked with a move away from PSV in the last few years after quickly becoming a regular in their side. The powerful, dynamic midfielder has been impressive in the Eredivisie as well as in Europe, and now, according to Calcio Mercato, both West Ham and Liverpool are showing an interest in the 24-year-old. Liverpool’s midfield struggles have been evident for some time now, but particularly this season. The likes of James Milner and Jordan Henderson are struggling to keep up their performances a...
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Diego Costa granted work permit for Wolves move

Diego Costa of Club Atletico de Madrid reacts during the La Liga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and Elche CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on December 19, 2020 in Madrid, Spain.Diego Costa has been granted his work permit for his proposed move to Wolves. The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker is flying to England on Wednesday evening with a medical taking place on Thursday. Costa is a free agent after leaving Atletico Mineiro in January. He played 19 times and scored five goals for them in the 2021 season before his contract was terminated after just five months. Despite being linked with fellow Brazilian side Corinthians, he has remained without a club. Last August, Marca reported he was close to signing a deal with La Liga mid-table side Rayo Vallecano. Costa has not...
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Juventus loan Swiss international Zakaria to Chelsea

 Denis Zakaria of Juventus during a training session at JTC on September 1, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Juventus have loaned Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria to Chelsea until the end of the season, the two clubs announced on Friday. In a statement Juve said Zakaria, who only joined the Serie A club in January, goes to Chelsea on loan for three million euros (USD 2.99 million) plus "bonuses up to a maximum of one million euros upon achievement of agreed sporting objectives". Juve added that Chelsea had the right to buy the 25-year-old for 28 million euros with add-ons of up to five million euros "upon achievement of further performance objectives". Zakaria's contract with Juve doesn't expire until 2026 but he has found himself not a part of coach Massimiliano Allegri's plans as Juve ha...
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Liverpool sign midfielder Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus

Arthur Melo new signing for Liverpool at AXA Training Centre on September 01, 2022 in Kirkby, England. Liverpool signed Brazil midfielder Arthur Melo on a season-long loan from Juventus on Thursday in response to their mounting injury crisis. Jurgen Klopp bolstered his midfield options after Jordan Henderson suffered a hamstring injury in Wednesday’s Premier League win against Newcastle. Henderson is the latest Liverpool midfielder to be hit by the injury bug, with Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also dealing with fitness issues. Arthur joined Juventus from Barcelona in 2020 and made 31 appearances for the Serie A club last season. The 26-year-old also helped Brazil win the Copa America title in 2019. “I’m really happy to be here wearing this great sh...
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Arteta pays tribute to Bellerin after Barcelona move

Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta celebrates with (L-R) Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney, Lucas TOrreira, Reiss Nelson and Bukayo Saka after the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England.Mikel Arteta hailed Hector Bellerin for his impact as an Arsenal player as the right-back joined Barcelona on a free transfer. The deadline day move brought an end to Bellerin’s 11-year spell at the Emirates, though the right-back has been out of the first-team picture at the club in recent campaigns and spent last season on loan at Real Betis. In the early years of his time at the club Bellerin broke into the first-team under Arsene Wenger, playing alongside Arteta, and established himself as one of the most exciting full-backs in the league. Arse...
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Aubameyang returns to Premier League with Chelsea

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang during the match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF, corresponding to the week 3 of the Liga Santander, played at the Spotify Camp Nou, in Barcelona, on 29th August 2022. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back in the Premier League to bolster Chelsea’s attack, joining the Blues on Thursday from Barcelona. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will reunite with Aubameyang after the two worked together at Borussia Dortmund in a deal that will see Barcelona receive €14 million and Spain international Marcos Alonso, according to CBS Sports soccer insider Fabrizio Romano. Aubameyang will sign a two-year deal with an option for a third while Alonso will sign a three-year deal with Barcelona. While Aubameyang fell out of favor with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, he was effe...
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Aston Villa reject two Arsenal bids for Luiz

  Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal FC and Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Aston Villa have rejected two offers from Arsenal for Douglas Luiz. The 24-year-old scored in Villa's 2-1 defeat at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. The Gunners were hopeful of doing a deal before the transfer deadline, but saw a second bid of £23m turned down. Villa have been insistent that they would not part with Luiz, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal return for a third time in an attempt to change their hardline stance. Luiz has been a key figure for Villa since joining from Manchester City in a £15m deal following their promotion back to the Premier League in 2019...
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Chelsea target Edson Alvarez ‘refuses to train’ with Ajax on Thursday

Edson Alvarez of Ajax celebrates the second goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between FC Utrecht and Ajax at the Galgenwaard on August 28, 2022 in Utrecht, Netherlands.Chelsea transfer target Edson Alvarez refused to train with Ajax on Thursday, amid continuing speculation linking the Mexican with a move to Stamford Bridge. Dutch outlet De Telegraaf report the 24-year-old informed the club that he wants them to start negotiating with Thomas Tuchel’s side after they submitted a £43million bid for the defensive midfielder. The Mexico international becomes the third Ajax player this summer to refuse to train in an attempt to force a move. Alvarez follows new Manchester United signing Antony, who eventually was signed for £85.5m after a stand off with the club. Meanwhile, Ajax told Mohamm...
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Chelsea sign Fofana from Leicester for £70m

New Chelsea signing Wesley Fofana poses for a photograph with Todd Boehly, Chairman of Chelsea as he signs for Chelsea at Chelsea Training Ground on August 31, 2022 in Cobham, England.Chelsea have signed French centre-back Wesley Fofana from Leicester City on a seven-year deal for a fee in the region of £70m. France Under-21 international Fofana has made 37 Premier League appearance since joining Leicester from French side Saint-Etienne in 2020. He was restricted to just seven league games during the 2021-22 campaign after breaking his leg in pre-season. "The two last days have been really big for me and I'm very happy," he said. "I trained this morning with the team and it's a dream for me. I'm very excited to start playing games for the fans and the club. "I'm here to win trophies - the ...
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Wolves complete £15m signing of striker Kalajdzic

Wolverhampton Wanderers unveil new signing Sasa Kalajdzic at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on August 30, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Austria striker Sasa Kalajdzic from Stuttgart. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, after the clubs agreed a fee of 18m euros (£15.4m) plus add-ons. The move is subject to a visa and work permit being obtained. "I'm really thankful and happy to be here. It was the club that wanted me the most in the end," said Kalajdzic, who has 15 caps for his country. "In my career, at my age, it's important to feel where the next step is and, in the end, I had the feeling Wolverhampton is the best step for my development. "I had good talks with the coaches, and I...
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Wilfried Zaha responds to transfer speculation amid Arsenal and Chelsea link

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brentford FC at Selhurst Park on August 30, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has revealed that his focus is solely on Crystal Palace amid speculation that Arsenal and Chelsea are preparing bids for him ahead of transfer deadline day. Zaha has been in impressive form during the opening stages of the season – scoring four goals in as many games in the Premier League for the Eagles. The 29-year-old netted a career-high of 14 goals in the English top-flight as Palace finished 12th in Patrick Vieira’s first season at the helm last term. The Ivory Coast international scored the opening goal against London rivals Brentford just before the hour...
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Barcelona on the verge of signing Chelsea defender

 Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on August 2, 2022 in Cobham, England. Catalan giants Barcelona are reportedly edging closer to securing the services of Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso before the summer transfer window shuts down. According to reputed Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, as relayed by Barca Universal, Marcos Alonso is closing in on ending his stint with Chelsea before the summer transfer window shuts down. The Spanish defender will finally complete his desired move to Barcelona ahead of Thursday’s deadline. Marcos Alonso has been with Chelsea for nearly six years but has never managed to win over the Blues’ entire fanbase due to his tendency to blow hot and cold. The 31-year-old made over 200 appearances for C...
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Man City in talks with Borussia Dortmund for Manuel Akanji

 17 July 2022, Switzerland, Bad Ragaz: Soccer, Borussia Dortmund training camp, day 3: Manuel Akanji plays the ball back with his shoulder.Manchester City are in discussions with Borussia Dortmund over a deal for Manuel Akanji. The Switzerland international has less than a year left to run on his contract at Signal-Iduna Park and has not made an appearance so far this season. He has been linked with moves to Leicester and Manchester United in recent times, but 90min understands talks are ongoing with Man City over a move instead. John Stones' poor start to the season and the need for Nathan Ake to cover at left-back following Oleksandr Zinchenko's departure means Pep Guardiola is looking towards the transfer market to find a solution. A deal for Akanji is expec...
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Aston Villa ‘turned down’ by West Ham after transfer approach

 Craig Dawson of West Ham United controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Leg One match between West Ham United and Eintracht Frankfurt at Olympic Stadium on April 28, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Aston Villa are reportedly being rivalled by Leicester City in a move for West Ham defender Craig Dawson. The centre-back played 50 times for the Hammers last season as they reached the semi-finals of the Europa League. His impressive performances for David Moyes’ side has seen the 32-year-old become a cult figure at the London Stadium. Villa have been looking for a new centre-half since Diego Carlos ruptured his Achilles' against Everton. Last week it was claimed that the club were “trying to tie up” a deal for the West Ham man but now look set to face c...
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Chelsea hold talks with Crystal Palace over Wilfried Zaha

 Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring 1st goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on August 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Chelsea have held talks with Crystal Palace over a potential deal for Wilfried Zaha.The Blues have identified Zaha as a possible target for the remainder of the transfer window as part of their search to add more firepower to their attacking line. Chelsea's focus has been on Everton's Anthony Gordon, for whom a bid worth up to £60m was submitted. But sources have told footballflame that the two sides remain some way apart from reaching an agreement. Talks remain ongoing over Gordon but Chelsea have also reached out to Palace over Zaha, who is seen as an alter...
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