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Juventus and Bayern agree deal for Matthijs De Ligt

 Matthijs de Ligt during Juventus medical tests at JMedical on July 10, 2022 in Turin, Italy. Juventus and Bayern Munich have agreed a deal for defender Matthijs de Ligt to join the Bundesliga champions, according to reports in Italy. The Netherlands international has agreed terms with Bavarians, earlier reports in Italy on Saturday had suggested. And Goal now claim the two clubs have also reached an agreement, which means the transfer can no go through. De Ligt joined Juve in 2019 following his role in helping Ajax reach an improbable Champions League semi-final – a run which also included victory over the Bianconeri in the last eight. At the time, he had been a reported target for Bayern, as well as some of the leading Premier League teams, but opted for a mo...
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PSG confirm signing of Hugo Ekitike from Reims on loan

 Reims' forward Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and OGC Nice at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, northern France on May 21, 2022.Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the arrival of young striker Hugo Ekitike from Stade Reims on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old was close to joining Newcastle United both in January and earlier in the summer, but talks ultimately collapsed and PSG quickly swooped in to get a deal over the line. Ekitike has now moved to Parc des Princes on a 12-month loan which also includes an option for the Ligue 1 champions to make his signing permanent. "It's a choice made by my heart," Ekitike said of his move to PSG. "I'm French too, it's the club of my country. "And then it's a club wh...
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Bayern Munich loan Malik Tillman to Rangers

Malik Tillman #17 of the United States during a Concacaf Nations League game between Grenada and USMNT at Q2 Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Austin, Texas.Bayern Munich and United States international Malik Tillman was loaned Friday to Scotland's Glasgow Rangers for the 2022-23 season.Rangers said the agreement with Bayern includes a provision allowing it to buy Tillman's rights.Tillman was born in Germany to a father in the U.S military and a German mother. He played for the U.S. under-15 team in 2016 and for Germany at several youth levels.FIFA approved his change of association from Germany to the United States in May, and Tillman made his U.S. senior national team debut in a June 1 exhibition against Morocco.Tillman made his Bundesliga debut with Bayern Munich on Dec. 14 and played in four...
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Ex-Juventus winger Bernardeschi joins Toronto FC

Federico Bernardeschi of Juventus controls the ball during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 11, 2021 in Naples, Italy.Toronto FC has completed the signing of free agent winger Federico Bernardeschi to a Designated Player contract through 2026, the club announced on Friday.Bernardeschi is the third Serie A veteran to join up with TFC in recent months, joining winger Lorenzo Insigne and defender Domenico Criscito."We are thrilled to add Federico to our team," said Toronto FC President Bill Manning. "As a player and a person, we believe he's exactly what we need right now, both on the field and in the locker room. Federico has proven himself to be a champion and a leader at Juventus and for the Italian national team and brings ...
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Man United signs Christian Eriksen to 3-year contract

 Christian Eriksen of Denmark Controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between Denmark and Austria at Parken Stadium on June 13, 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark.Manchester United signed Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen to a three-year contract on Friday. The 30-year-old Eriksen played for Brentford in the second half of last season, joining the London club almost eight months after collapsing from cardiac arrest at the European Championship. The former Tottenham player is United´s second major signing under manager Erik ten Hag following the arrival of left back Tyrell Malacia from Dutch club Feyenoord. "Manchester United is a special club, and I cannot wait to get started," said Eriksen, who has also played for Inter Milan.Eriksen said he has spoken w...
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Ajax are eyeing up a move for Rangers defender Calvin Bassey

  Calvin Bassey of Rangers (R) defends the ball from Ansgar Knauff of Frankfurt (L) during the UEFA Europa League final match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers FC at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 18, 2022 in Seville, Spain.Ajax want to invest some of their sizeable transfer profits in a move for Rangers defender Calvin Bassey. But the Dutch giants face competition from Brighton as the chase for the 22-year-old Ibrox star intensifies. Sportsmail understands both clubs have already made approaches but are yet to put forward offers that would be deemed acceptable. Rangers are keen to retain Bassey in the wake of his excellent breakout season and have placed a £25million price tag on the player. Ajax want to test that resolve as they prep...
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Barcelona tell Frenkie de Jong to leave and join Manchester United

 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 have told Frenkie de Jong they want him to leave the club to join Manchester United, The Athletic understands. It is understood that Barcelona’s hierarchy have informed De Jong that they need to sell him in order to balance their excessive wage bill, which has led to complications in registering their new signings like Raphinha. Barcelona are trying to convince De Jong that a transfer to United would be the best move for his career and while they believe he is a talented player, it has come down to an economically related decision rather than a sporting one. At present, i...
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Gattuso wants Bakayoko reunion at Valencia

Tiémoué Bakayoko of AC Milan in action during a training session at Milanello on July 07, 2022 in Cairate, Italy.Gennaro Gattuso is trying to recreate his old Milan squad at Valencia, as after Samu Castillejo, he now wants another reunion with Tiemoue Bakayoko.The new coach at the Mestalla is rebuilding the team in his own image and that means reuniting with players he has worked with before.Castillejo completed his transfer for a minimal fee this week and could soon be followed by Bakayoko, according to Calciomercato.com.It would be the third time that Gattuso has requested Bakayoko in his squad, after Milan in 2018-19 and then Napoli in 2020-21.Both times, he was allowed to leave Chelsea on loan with an option to buy, and in both occasions the club refused to make the move permanent, als...
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Napoli want Chelsea striker after agreeing deal to send Koulibaly the other way

Armando Broja of Southampton ahead of the Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Leicester, England. Napoli are interested in Chelsea striker Armando Broja and asked for him to be part of the deal that took Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge, according to reports in Italy.The Blues have agreed a fee of €40m (£33.8m) to sign Koulibaly from Napoli as they look to rebuild a defence that has been shredded by the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.The move for Koulibaly is yet to be announced, but with the fee agreed it appears that Napoli have not got their wish to include Broja as part of the deal.Italian newspaper based in Naples Il Mattino reports that club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is a big fa...
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Ozil leaves Fenerbahce to join Basaksehir

 Mesut Ozil of Fenerbahce during the Turkish Super League football match between Fenerbahce and Konyaspor at Sukru Saracoglu Ulker Stadium on March 20, 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey.Mesut Ozil has left Fenerbahce after his contract was terminated by mutual consent — and swiftly joined Turkish Super Lig rivals Istanbul Basaksehir. The Athletic understands that the former Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder, 33, will sign a one-year deal with the option of a further year at Basaksehir later tonight. While his contract has been terminated, it is thought that Fenerbahce will still pay him until 2025 and his signing ceremony for his new club will happen tomorrow. Basaksehir, who finished fourth last season — eight points behind second-placed Fenerbahce — teased Ozil's arrival on Twitter. Ozi...
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Koulibaly set for Chelsea medical after Napoli agreement reached

Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli and Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli hug each other during the Serie A match between UC Sampdoria and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 23, 2021 in Genoa, Italy.Chelsea have reached a full agreement with Napoli to sign Kalidou Koulibaly. The 31-year-old Senegal centre-back will travel this evening to the United States, where Chelsea are on a pre-season tour, before undergoing a medical on Thursday. He is then set to sign a contract until 2026. Koulibaly had 12 months remaining on his terms at the Italian club, who are believed to have accepted a proposal of €40m from their English counterparts. Koulibaly made 27 Serie A appearances last season for a Napoli side that finished third in the table. Chelsea are seeking to bolster their back line a...
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Samuel Umtiti’s agent denies defender failed Rennes medical

 Samuel Umtiti in action during the FC Barcelona training session at Camp Nou Stadium on January 3, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. The agent of Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti has denied that the centre-back has failed a medical with Rennes. The France World Cup winner has largely had his Camp Nou career derailed by injuries and Barca have been keen to sell him in the last few transfer windows. Reports in Spain initially stated that Umtiti was on the verge of returning to his homeland with Rennes, but Mundo Deportivo claimed that he had failed a medical with the Ligue 1 side. However, Umtiti's agent, Arturo Canales, contacted the Catalan outlet to inform them that this story was false. Umtiti later wrote in a social media post: "When the lie takes the elevator, the truth takes...
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Newcastle United ready to break club transfer record for 22-year-old La Liga striker

 Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad controls the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between Villarreal CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio de la Ceramica on May 15, 2022 in Villarreal, Spain.Newcastle United are reportedly willing to break the bank to sign 22-year-old Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad, who could cost them over £50 million. According to The Telegraph, Real Sociedad star Alexander Isak has emerged as Newcastle United’s new top target this summer as Eddie Howe looks to add firepower to his attack. The Toon chiefs have unanimously agreed that the Swedish striker should be the priority in the transfer window to bolster their striking department, having done extensive scouting work last season. But Newcastle fear they will have to blow the entirety ...
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Barcelona reach agreement to sign Raphinha

  Leeds United's Raphinha shields the ball from Burnley's Dwight McNeil during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road on January 2, 2022 in Leeds, England.Chelsea will have to focus on alternatives for Raphinha, with Barcelona and Leeds United agreeing to a €75 million deal for the Brazilian winger. According to Ben Jacobs, Raphinha is closing in on completing a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window, with the Blaugrana reaching an agreement with Leeds United over a €75 million deal. The Brazilian attacker was also a target for Chelsea, who will now need to identify alternatives. Raphinha is ready to embark on a new adventure after guiding Leeds United to safety on the final day of the 2021/22 season. The Whites are...
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Former Manchester United winger Nani joins Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract

Portuguese football player Nani poses for a photo during a Melbourne Victory A-League media opportunity at AAMI Park on July 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Former Manchester United forward Nani has joined Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract, the A-League club said on Tuesday.The Portuguese winger had signed an 18-month deal with Serie A side Venezia in January but left by mutual consent last week after making 10 appearances for the relegated club.The 35-year-old spent eight years in England with United, where he won four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008.Nani scored 24 goals in 112 games for Portugal and played at the 2014 World Cup as well as three European Championships, including the 2016 tournament where they beat France in the final.'We're proud to be...
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Barcelona prospect wanted by La Liga club this summer

  Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona challenges Damian Suarez of Getafe CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on May 15, 2022 in Getafe, Spain.Barcelona prospect Alejandro Balde has reportedly popped up on the radar of La Liga club Getafe over a possible move this summer. According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Alejandro Balde is the subject of interest from Getafe over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Azulones are closing in on securing the services of the Barcelona prospect ahead of the 2022/23 season. Alejandro Balde spent his formative years with three clubs, with most of his youth career coming with Barcelona. The 18-year-old Barcelona native joined the Blaugrana a...
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Man Utd and Arsenal both interested in signing Southampton star

 Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton turns with the ball under pressure from James McArthur of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on April 30, 2022 in Southampton, England. Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in signing Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters. The Premier League rivals are already going head-to-head in their bids to sign Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez this summer having both made offers for the Argentina international. According to The Athletic, both sides also hold an interest in former Tottenham youngster Walker-Peters and have him on their list of targets should they decide to strengthen at right-back. Walker-Peters joined Southampton on a pe...
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Southampton keen on Harry Winks and Moussa Dembele

 Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on May 04, 2022 in Enfield, England. Southampton are keen on a move for Harry Winks, who along with Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele has been left out of Tottenham’s tour to South Korea. Lo Celso could also be in line for a return to Villarreal, where he was on loan last season.  Meanwhile, Winks started just nine top-flight matches for Spurs last term as Antonio Conte preferred a midfield pairing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur in the second half of the campaign. With Tottenham bringing in Yves Bissouma this summer, plus Oliver Skipp returning from injury, Winks is now surplus to requirements, and looks set...
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Juventus prepare Zaniolo bid as Roma exit likely

 Roma footballer Nicolo Zaniolo during the Roma-Leicester match at the stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), May 05th, 2022.Juventus are preparing an offer for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo who missed Roma’s first summer friendly on Saturday. The Italy starlet is Juventus’ next big target following the signings of Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria. He missed Roma’s first pre-season friendly yesterday and although the club explained that Zaniolo is dealing with physical issues, today’s edition of Gazzetta quotes the player’s entourage saying that ‘reasons related to the market’ are also behind José Mourinho’s choice. Zaniolo is likely to leave Roma in the summer and according to Gazzetta, he has reached an agreement in principle with Juventus. The Giall...
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Chelsea agree deal to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City

 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling during the pre-match warm-up, before the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Manchester City and Sporting CP at City of Manchester Stadium on March 9, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Sterling has remained Chelsea’s top target this summer, even though the Blues were strongly linked with Leeds forward Raphinha and his fellow Brazilian Richarlison. Tottenham eventually signed Richarlison from Everton. It is understood Sterling has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. Sterling joined City from Liverpool for an initial £44m in July 2015 and has played a key role in their success under Pep Guardiola. He has won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three L...
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