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1Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Torino Sign Elmas from RB Leipzig

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 03: Elif Elmas #6 of RB Leipzig reacts during a pre-season friendly match between RB Leipzig and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Chase Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) Bundesliga powerhouse RB Leipzig confirmed Elif Elmas’ switch to Serie A underachievers Torino on loan with an option to buy. Indeed, the German club issued a statement on Friday to announce the agreement. “We wish Eljif every success in Turin,” sporting director Marcel Schafer noted in the official press release. “The loan is currently the best solution for everyone. Eljif will get the opportunity to gain a lot of playing practice in a league he knows well.“Leipzig revealed Elmas’ move to Torino on the same day they secured Xav...

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31Jan By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Jhon Duran joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr from Villa

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Jhon Duran of Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and West Ham United FC at Villa Park on January 26, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Jhon Duran has completed his transfer from Aston Villa to Al Nassr as the Saudi Pro League side bolstered their forward line for the second half of the season. Durán's form this season had seen him garner considerable attention from clubs in Europe and beyond, and the €77 million fee plus add-ons for his services stands as a coup for Stefano Pioli's team, who already boast Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané among their ranks. Durán, 21, has scored 12 goals in 29 games this season for Villa, including memorable long-range strikes against Everton in the Premier League and Bayern Munich in the Cham...

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31Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Fiorentina set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo

STADIO GRANDE BERGAMO, BERGAMO, ITALY - 2025/01/14: Nicolo Zaniolo of Atalanta Bc looks on during the Serie A football match between Atalanta Bc and Juventus Fc. The match ends in a tie 1-1. Serie A side Fiorentina are now set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo, who is currently on a loan stint at Atalanta. ViolaNews have reported that the winger could actually arrive in Florence today and undergo a medical with Fiorentina over a move. His loan stint at La Dea will be cut short and after that, he will move to Fiorentina on a loan deal. La Viola will have an option to buy him permanently for a fee of €16 million but it will become an obligation to buy, if he played 65 percent of the games in the remainder of the season. He will earn €2 million per season, which is what he currently earns at Atalanta...

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30Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Almiron rejoins Atlanta United from Newcastle

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United FC at St Mary's Stadium on January 25, 2025 in Southampton, England. Miguel Almiron has rejoined former side Atlanta United from Newcastle United on a permanent deal, the MLS side confirmed. It brings an end to the forward's five-year spell at St. James' Park, where he made over 200 appearances and scored 30 goals. The Paraguay international was Newcastle's club-record signing in 2019, when he arrived in a £20 million ($26m) deal from Atlanta. The 30-year-old's standout season for the club came in 2022-23, where he scored 11 goals and assisted a further four to help Newcastle secure Champions League qua...

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28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Chelsea in talks with Premier League rival over Joao Felix transfer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Joao Felix of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. Aston Villa are in talks with Chelsea over a deal for Joao Felix before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports. Chelsea signed Felix in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid last summer but the Portugal international has struggled to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca. So far this season, Felix has started just three Premier League matches and has played a total of 364 minutes in the top flight. Villa, meanwhile, were keen on signing Felix last summer before losing out to Chelsea. According to RMC Sport, Villa have retained their interest in signin...

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28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona offered shock loan deal for Manchester City forward

IPSWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Jeremy Doku of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Manchester City FC at Portman Road on January 19, 2025 in Ipswich, England. It seems on the improbable side that Barcelona will do business in the January transfer window before the deadline on the third of February, but if they are to do so, then it appears they will target reinforcements in the attacking third. The intriguing option of Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has landed on their desk. With Ansu Fati clearly not trusted by manager Hansi Flick and without an appearance in months, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been linked with a loan move to Barcelona until the end of the season. Thus far he has bee...

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27Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Rennes sign Kyogo from Celtic, Jota goes other way

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Mirren FC at Celtic Park on January 05, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. "After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognised league. Physically and technically, the league is very competitive," Kyogo said in statement on Rennes' website. The 30-year-old Japanese striker joined Celtic in 2021, netting 85 goals in 165 matches across all competitions. "The arrival of Kyogo is what the whole club wanted. He has a technical profile that will strengthen the dressing room. He joins u...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd Prepare Fresh Bid for Lecce Star Patrick Dorgu

EMPOLI, ITALY - JANUARY 11: Patrick Dorgu of US Lecce looks on during the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Manchester United are reluctant to pull the brakes on their effort to sign Patrick Dorgu despite seeing their opening bid turned down by Lecce. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils will soon lodge a new offer for the sought-after youngster. Lecce rebuffed Man Utd’s initial proposal worth €30 million. As head coach Marco Giampaolo confirmed in one of his recent interviews, the Italian minnows are well aware of the gem they have on their books. “Top European clubs want him so it’s normal to be affected at some point,” Giampaolo said via Romano. “But...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kyogo Furuhashi Set for Ligue 1 Move with Rennes

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 05: Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park, on January 05, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group via Getty Images) Glasgow Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that deals involving Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota are expected to be completed as soon as possible. Japan international Kyogo is currently in France, finalizing a £10 million transfer to Rennes. Rodgers disclosed that the 30-year-old striker expressed his desire to leave Celtic many months ago. The manager also revealed plans to secure another striker before the transfer window closes on February 3. Meanwhile, Jota is set to make a return to Celtic Park, 18 months after his £25 million move ...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Milan intensify talks with Bologna for star Italian winger

CAIRATE, ITALY - JANUARY 24: Noah Okafor of AC Milan in action during AC Milan training session at Milanello on January 24, 2025 in Cairate, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/AC Milan via Getty Images) Milan and Bologna could arrange a player-plus-cash swap deal involving Noah Okafor and Riccardo Orsolini late in January. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Sergio Conceicao’s men have lodged a formal bid for the Italian winger. However, the Bologna management firmly rejected Rossoneri’s opening proposal. Indeed, Milan offered €18 million plus Okafor for the long-serving Rossoblu stalwart, only to receive a negative response immediately. Yet, it won’t discourage them. As it looks, Milan are determined to sign Orsolini this winter. Therefore, they’ll soon pitch Bologna with a new bid. They’d put...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kyle Walker moves to Milan as City new boys prepare for debuts

Kyle Walker arrives at La Madonnina Clinic for a medical check-up before the contract signing for A.C. Milan in Milan, Italy, on January 23, 2025. (Photo by Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Kyle Walker’s exit from Manchester City was confirmed as Pep Guardiola declared the club’s three new arrivals ready to be involved this weekend. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca did not rule out trying to bring in Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, whose boss Ruben Amorim said he was unsure about whether Marcus Rashford would leave Old Trafford this month. Meanwhile, Championship promotion hopefuls Sheffield United were stunned by relegation-threatened Hull at Bramall Lane, and there was bad news for Welsh EFL clubs’ hopes of competing in Europe. Walker out, new City signings straig...

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23Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid join Barcelona in race for €50m defender

Alvaro Carreras of SL Benfica reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/JAR Sport Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid are expected to address their defensive options in the summer, and signings could happen across all three positions in the backline. Trent Alexander-Arnold is wanted as the new starting right-back, and while there has been numerous names linked in the centre of defence, the situation is equally unclear on the left side. For many months, Real Madrid have been tracking Alphonso Davies, whom they want to sign for free at the end of the season when his Bayern Munich contract expires. However, the chances of this happening appear to be...

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23Jan By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Juventus sign PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Juventus Unveil New Signing Kolo Muani at Juventus creator lab on January 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) For the entirety of the first half of the 2024-25 season, Juventus have relied on Dusan Vlahovic to play from the start in just about every game he’s been available for. And in the handful of games that Vlahovic has missed due to injury, Thiago Motta has been forced to try and find some sort of makeshift solution, playing just about every other attacking player he has as a false nine in some point in time. But now, as we sit here about to hit the last week of January, another healthy striker has finally arrived. It’s very much a short-term option to what has been a season-long problem to dte, ...

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23Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Parma Sign Jacob Ondrejka

NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 14: Jacob Ondrejka of Sweden U21 battles for possession with Devyne Rensch of the Netherlands U21 during the UEFA European 2025 U21 Football Championship Qualifier - Group C match between Netherlands U21 and Sweden U21 at Goffertstadion on October 14, 2024 in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Parma Calcio have officially announced the signing of Jacob Ondrejka, a talented Swedish winger acquired from Royal Antwerp Football Club. The 23-year-old attacker joins the Italian side on a permanent transfer, marking a significant addition to Parma’s offensive lineup. Ondrejka, born in 2002, expressed his excitement about the move, stating, “I’m very happy to sign for this fantastic club. I hope we can achieve many great things together with the fans and the team. I’m trul...

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21Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona holds talks in Lisbon over Marcus Rashford deal

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 7: Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images) Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford this month, and although a deal will be very tough to pull off, they are determined to make it happen. The player himself also wants the move, although he is becoming restless about the lack of progress made on negotiations with Manchester United. Because of their well-documented financial problems, Barcelona must orchestrate at least one departure before they can make a definitive move for Rashford. Eric Garcia is the most likely to leave this month, although the club ...

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15Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Rafa Marin on the Brink of Moving to Villarreal

Rafa Marin of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Stadio Artemio Franchi on January 04, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Rafa Marin has decided to leave Napoli and accepted a loan back to La Liga, more precisely to Villarreal. The Real Madrid product was signed in a convoluted deal but didn’t convince Antonio Conte afterward, Corriere dello Sport informs (via MSN). The defender paid the price for a pair of subpar showings but more importantly the late arrival of Alessandro Buongiorno and the switch from 3-4-2-1 to 4-3-3, which limited his opportunities. He didn’t resurface even after the former Torino star suffered a back injury, as the coach picked Juan Jesus over him.Marin wil...

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14Jan By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to complete $72m move to PSG

NAPLES, ITALY - JANUARY 08: SSC Napoli Player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia attends the morning training session at SSC Napoli Training Center on January 08, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by SSC NAPOLI/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to finalize a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, where he will sign a five-year contract this month. Liverpool emerged as an interested party last week but PSG was always the firm favorite to land the Georgia international, with talks between Napoli and the French champions progressing positively. French outlet RMC Sport reports that PSG will pay a total transfer fee in excess of $72million for Kvaratskhelia, who made it clear to Napoli manager Antonio Conte last week that he wanted to leave the club. The Athletic reported last week...

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13Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Napoli eyeing Man Utd’s Garnacho as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s Replacement

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 7: Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images) Napoli are actively pursuing Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho as they prepare for the anticipated departure of star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is reportedly set to join Paris Saint-Germain. According to recent reports from Alfredo Pedulla, Napoli have already made an initial offer of €45 million, including bonuses, for the talented 20-year-old Argentine forward. Garnacho has emerged as a top target for Napoli head coach Antonio Conte, who views him as the ideal replacement for Kvaratskhelia. The ...

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12Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Aston Villa want to sign Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza

Oscar Mingueza of RC Celta de Vigo during the LaLiga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad at Estadio Balaidos on December 21, 2024 in Vigo, Spain. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on the services of Celta Vigo defensive sensation Oscar Mingueza. Aston Villa are looking to add more quality to their defensive unit in the ongoing transfer window and according to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Unai Emery’s team are looking to raid Celta Vigo for the services of Oscar Mingueza. The Premier League outfit wants to strengthen the backline amidst concerns regarding Matty Cash and uncertainty around the future of Diego Carlos. Mingueza could be just the perfect fit for them as he is versatile in nature and can feature anywhere across the backline. Aston...

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11Jan By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Barcelona needs to pay €6.5m to sign Marcus Rashford

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 7, 2024 in Manchester, England. Barcelona are said to be eyeing a move for Marcus Rashford, who looks set to leave Manchester United this month. A deal would be difficult, but not impossible, given that the Catalans are back within La Liga’s 1:1 rule. It would be a loan deal that Barcelona would want, and according to Sport, they would need to assume 100% of Rashford’s wages for the remainder of the season, as this is the condition set by Man United. As such, they would be required to free up €6.5m in salary space. Raising these funds is possible, given that there are at least four players (Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Ansu Fati and Frenki...

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