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Report: Aubameyang The Latest Wild Chelsea transfer target

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang scores during the friendly match between UE Olot and FC Barcelona, played at the Olot Municipal Stadium, in Olot (Girona), on 13th July 2022.Chelsea have had their fair share of transfer rumours this summer, with Premier League stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphinha among the players linked with moving to Stamford Bridge. If the latest transfer rumours are to be believed, they will have Arsenal fans raging, with Chelsea reportedly in discussions with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Aubameyang was previously captain of Chelsea's London rivals, before being stripped of the captaincy and acrimoniously leaving North London for Barcelona in this year's January transfer window.If he were to return to the English capital with one of Arsenal's biggest rivals, we imagine it w...
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Barcelona defender wanted by Juventus this summer

 Raphinha #22 (R) and Eric Garcia #24 of FC Barcelona celebrate their first goal by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang #17 during the first half of a preseason friendly against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Eric Garcia from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Barcelona defender Eric Garcia is the subject of interest from Juventus over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Serie A giants want to sign a second centre-back after bringing Gleison Bremer to the Allianz Stadium last month.Eric Garcia started his youth career at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy in 2008 before leaving the Catalan club nearly a decade lat...
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Kasper Schmeichel leaves Leicester to join Nice

Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Bergwijn scores his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Leicester City have confirmed goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has departed the club to join Ligue 1 side Nice on a free transfer.The 35-year-old leaves the King Power Stadium after 11 years, racking up 478 appearances for Leicester in all competitions and, perhaps most importantly, playing a crucial role in the Foxes' famous Premier League title triumph in 2016.“Throughout his time with us and particularly as a captain and vice-captain, Kasper has always been a player willing to stand up and take responsibility, leading the team with distinction,” said chairmanAiyawatt Srivaddhan...
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PSG pushing for Bernardo Silva signing – report

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Liverpool at King Power Stadium, on 30th July , 2022 at Leicester, United Kingdom.PSG are reportedly keen on Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva. The Ligue 1 side have joined Barcelona in being interested in the City midfielder who seems eager to leave the Premier League champions.The Portugal international is probably going to cost in the range of €80 million and €85m and PSG and Barca seem to be in competition for his signature this summer.Barcelona are expected to move for Bernardo if Frenkie de Jong leaves, although the Dutchman’s made it clear several times he wants to stay at the Camp Nou.However, speculation continues to swirl about De Jong’s future ahead of the start of the new campai...
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Folarin Balogun joins Stade de Reims on loan

 Folarin Balogun of Arsenal FC and Fabian Nuernberger (1.FC Nuernberg) battle for the ball during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 8, 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany.Folarin Balogun has joined Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old forward joined our academy in 2012 aged 10 and showcased an impressive goalscoring record throughout youth football. The 2020/21 season saw Flo make his first-team debut, as well as signing a long-term contract with the club. The American-born striker made an immediate impact following his breakthrough when he scored twice in the Europa League from just five substitute appearances. Flo spent the second half of last season on loan at Championship side Middlesboroug...
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Manchester United defender to leave this summer transfer window

Emiliano Buendia of Aston Villa and Alex Telles of Manchester United contest for the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Perth, Australia.Manchester United expect left-back Alex Telles to join Sevilla on a season-long loan.Sources have said a deal is likely but has not been completed but Telles is set to join Sevilla before La Liga starts next Friday.Telles, 29, joined United from Porto for €15million rising to €20m on deadline day in October 2020 and started 22 times last season. Sevilla signed Anthony Martial on loan from United in January.The arrival of fellow left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord effectively signalled the end of Telles's United career and he played as an auxiliary centre-back and mid...
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Barcelona midfielder on the verge of completing MLS switch

Riqui Puig of Barcelona and Etienne Capoue of Villarreal compete for the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Camp Nou on May 22, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Riqui Puig is reportedly on the verge of ending his misery at FC Barcelona, with LA Galaxy reaching an agreement to sign the Spanish midfielder.According to reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Riqui Puig’s stint with Barcelona will end soon, with the Blaugrana reaching an agreement with LA Galaxy over a summer move. The Spanish midfielder had already verbally agreed to join the Major League Soccer club, with only finer details left to be ironed out.Riqui Puig has endured a dramatic fall from grace since breaking into the Barcelona first-team squad a few years ago. The 22-year-old, a gra...
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AC Milan confirm signing of Charles De Ketelaere

 Charles De Ketelaere of Club Brugge celebrates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the Belgian Croky Cup 1/2 final first leg match between KAA Gent and Club Brugge at Ghelamco Arena on February 2, 2022 in Gent, Belgium.AC Milan have officially announced the signing of talented youngster Charles De Ketelaere from Club Brugge. The attacking midfielder has a signed a deal which will run until the end of the 2026/27 season, and is the first real high-profile signing the Serie A champions have made this summer. A club statement on the signing reads: "AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Charles De Ketelaere from Club Brugge FC."The player has signed a contract until 30 June 2027 and will wear the number 90 jersey."Born in Bruges on 10 March 2...
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Barça, Celta Vigo confirm details of Mingueza transfer

 29 Oscar Mingueza of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santader match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Barcelona.Oscar Mingueza is officially a Celta Vigo player after passing medicals and signing a four-year contract, Barcelona and the Galician club confirmed on Tuesday. This is the full statement from Barca:FC Barcelona and Real Club Celta de Vigo have settled terms for the transfer of Oscar Mingueza. The Catalan club retains the right to repurchase the player in the future and 50% of any future sale.Mingueza hence becomes a Celta player in every right after an agreement in principle was already reached last July 30.Source: FC Barcelona Barça can re-sign Mingueza at any point over the next few years or get 50 percent of a futur...
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Chelsea sign teenage midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa

 Philippe Coutinho (R) of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Carney Chukwuemeka after scoring their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, England.Chelsea have agreed a deal for Aston Villa teenager Carney Chukwuemeka. The 18-year-old midfielder had been frozen out by manager Steven Gerrard after refusing to sign an extension to his contract which expires next summer. Gerrard left the midfielder out of the club's pre-season tour of Australia and he has been training with the under-23s. Gerard was understood to have put a £20million price tag on the player. "Aston Villa and Chelsea can confirm that the clubs have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Carney Chukwueme...
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Chelsea and RB Leipzig in talks over Werner return

  Reece James and Timo Werner of Chelsea celebrates after their sides victory during The FA Cup Semi-Final match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium on April 17, 2022 in London, England.Chelsea have held talks with RB Leipzig about forward Timo Werner returning to the Bundesliga club on loan. The German international, 26, left Leipzig to join Chelsea in 2020 but has struggled to make his mark, scoring 10 goals in 56 Premier League appearances. Chelsea have bolstered their attack with Raheem Sterling joining from Manchester City last month although Romelu Lukaku has left on loan. However, Werner's salary could be an obstacle in the way of any move. For a loan move to proceed, he may need to take a pay cut or have Chelsea cover at least part of his wages. Dur...
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West Ham sign Bayern Munich forward Asseyi

Ashley Lawrence of Paris Saint-Germain and Viviane Asseyi of Bayern Muenchen battle for the ball during the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter Final First Leg match between Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena on March 22, 2022 in Munich, Germany.West Ham United have signed French forward Viviane Asseyi from Bayern Munich.The 28-year-old is the Hammers' seventh signing of the summer, and has previously played for clubs including Montpellier, Marseille and Bordeaux.She has scored 12 goals in 55 appearances for France.“I’m excited to have the opportunity to play in the Women’s Super League,” said Asseyi.“It’s one of the best leagues in the world and it’s a new challenge that I’m really looking forward to.“It’s really good to be in England – ‘the country of football’.She...
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Manchester United set deadline by Barcelona to sign De Jong

Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona in action with Andrés Guardado of Real Betis during the La Liga Santader match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Benito Villamarin in Seville, Spain, on May 07, 2022.Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club must register their squad for the new season by August 13, handing Manchester United a deadline to sign Frenkie de Jong.New United manager Erik ten Hag has made De Jong his priority signing for the season but, over two months later, is no closer to landing the Dutch star.A fee has reportedly been agreed with Barcelona for around £65million, but the player continues to be unconvinced by a move to Old Trafford.Barca, though, remain in financial difficulty despite splashing out on the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde, so it i...
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Aaron Ramsey signs for Nice

Aaron Ramsey of Juventus during a training session at JTC on July 13, 2022 in Turin, Italy.French Ligue 1 side Nice on Monday announced the arrival of Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey a week after the 31-year-old left Juventus with a year left to run on his contract.Ramsey joined Juve in 2019 as a free agent after spending almost eight years at Arsenal and won the Serie A title in his first campaign in Turin.Last season, he spent five months on loan at Rangers before helping his country to qualification for this year's World Cup with a play-off win over Ukraine.According to various sources Ramsey has signed a one-year contract with Nice.He is the fourth signing of the summer transfer window for the South Coast club after French midfielder Alexis from Lokomotiv Moscow, Polish goalkeeper Marcin...
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Cesc Fabregas completes shock move to Serie B side Como

The new signing of Como 1907 Cesc Fabregas greets the fans at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on August 01, 2022 in Como, Italy.Cesc Fabregas has completed a surprise move to Serie B side Como.The 35-year-old put pen-to-paper to a two-year deal and arrives on a free transfer after his contract with French side Monaco expired in June.‘It is an honour and a pleasure to join Como 1907,’ Fabregas said. ‘I have been extremely fortunate that my career has allowed me to play at the most wonderful clubs. Como is no exception. After lengthy talks with Mirwan, Dennis and Charlie, they explained in detail one of the most exciting and ambitious projects in football.‘This is why I am looking to build a long-term future here not just on the pitch but also off it too. I believed in the vision from the first moment ...
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Allegri talks Szczesny injury, Bremer arrival and Di Maria role

Massimiliano Allegri of Juventus during a press conference at Allianz Stadium on April 15, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Massimiliano Allegri was feeling positive as Juventus approach the end of their US pre-season tour, and he seemed ready for tonight’s friendly against Real Madrid.The Bianconeri arrived in the United States last week for their usual pre-season tour, which kicked off with a friendly against Chivas on July 23, which they won 2-0. This was followed up with a 2-2 draw against Barcelona four days later. Speaking on Juventus’ Twitch channel, Allegri first revealed that Wojciech Szczesny has been ruled out of tonight’s match due to a slight injury.“Perin will play in goal against Real Madrid because Tek has a little problem with his adductor. I have to evaluate Cuadrado, then there...
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Official: Milan’s Daniel Maldini joins Spezia on loan

  Daniel Maldini of AC Milan in action during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Köln and AC Milan on July 16, 2022 in Cologne, Germany.Daniel Maldini has officially completed his loan move to Spezia for one season, the first member of the Maldini family to play for a different Serie A club than Milan. A statement from the Rossoneri confirmed it is a dry loan, so will only last for one season without an option to buy. The 20-year-old creative midfielder is the son of director Paolo Maldini and grandson of Milan legend Cesare Maldini. He becomes the first member of this Calcio family to play for a Serie A club other than the Diavolo. Daniel also has a brother, Christian, who is currently playing in Serie C with Pro Sesto and never made his top flig...
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Juventus begin Barcelona talks for Depay

Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on March 06, 2022 in Elche, Spain.Juventus have started ‘preliminary talks’ with Barcelona for Memphis Depay, claim ESPN, after suggestions the player had offered himself to the Bianconeri.While the Old Lady is looking for reinforcements in attack and struggling to get a deal done for the return of Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid, Barca have spent more than anyone this summer and need to get unwanted players off their wage bill.Depay is one of them and it was reported yesterday that the Dutch international had offered himself to Juve.Now ESPN suggest that negotiations have begun in earnest to see if all three ...
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Chelsea lose out to Barcelona again as Jules Kounde agrees £42m move from Sevilla

 Yannick Ferreira Carrasco of Atletico Madrid battles for possession with Jules Kounde of Sevilla during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 15, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Chelsea have lost out to Barcelona in the race for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, who has agreed to join the Catalan club in a deal worth around £42 million. Chelsea last week thought they had won the battle for the France international but Barcelona have moved decisively in the past few days to secure the defender’s signature. Kounde’s move to Barcelona, which is still dependent on the 23-year-old passing a medical, marks the second time in this transfer window that Chelsea have been pipped to a player by the Spanish club. Chelsea also w...
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Everton, Leeds United end interest in Tottenham outcast

Mason Mount of Chelsea is challenged by Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 23, 2022 in London, England.Everton and Leeds United have ended their interest in midfielder Harry Winks, probably due to Tottenham’s asking price.According to The Athletic, Tottenham may find it difficult to offload several players, including Harry Winks, as Everton and Leeds United cool off their interest in the midfielder.Tottenham’s summer window has been successful, with Antonio Conte getting in his preferred players. So far, as many as six players have been signed by Spurs, with a few more incomings possible. However, any more new arrivals will largely depend upon outgoings.Like every other top club, Tottenham hav...
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