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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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Inter Milan, Romelu Lukaku, TRANSFERS, UCL

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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BARCELONA FC, Gavi, TRANSFERS, Xavi Hernandez

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, Manchester City, TRANSFERS

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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Khephren Thuram, NEWS, TRANSFERS

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 FC, Ez Abde, TRANSFERS

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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NEWS, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

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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Lionel Messi, TRANSFERS

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 FC, Romelu Lukaku, TRANSFERS

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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Declan Rice, PREMIER LEAGUE, TRANSFERS

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 FC, Folarin Balogun, TRANSFERS

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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CHELSEA FC, N’Golo Kante, TRANSFERS

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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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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