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Roma Plot Summer Move For Saul Niguez

Saul Niguez of Atletico de Madrid in action with Brais Mendez of Celta de Vigo during the La Liga Santander match between Celta de Vigo and Atletico de Madrid at Abanca-Balaidos stadium in Sevilla, Spain.Roma boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly set sights on out-of-favour Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. As claimed by Calciomercato, the Giallorossi are assessing the possibility of taking the versatile Spaniard away from La Liga in the coming months. After being one of Diego Simeone’s most trusted allies for years, Saul has tumbled down the pecking order over the past couple of years. He spent last season on loan at Chelsea. But after failing to convince Thomas Tuchel, he returned to the Wanda Metropolitano this summer. However, he is unlikely to stay in Madrid. Atletico...
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French giants set to pull out of negotiations for Barcelona centre-back

 Samuel Umtiti of FC Barcelona in action during a training session at Camp Nou on January 03, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Fresh from sanctioning the sale of Clement Lenglet to Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona are hopeful of offloading their fringe players in the team in the coming weeks, including Samuel Umtiti. However, the Catalans have faced a massive setback in their quest to offload Umtiti, as his suitors Rennes have backed out from the pursuit, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Ligue 1 outfit were keen on securing the services of the Frenchman this summer, particularly due to their coach Bruno Genesio. The French tactician had coached Umtiti at Lyon and was increasingly keen on sealing a reunion at Rennes. Umtiti was likely identified as a direct replacement for Nayef Aguerd, ...
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Tottenham Hotspur seal fifth summer signing as Lenglet signs from FC Barcelona on loan

 Tottenham Hotspur new signing Clement Lenglet poses for a photo at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on July 08, 2022 in Enfield, England. Tottenham Hotspur have announced that they have signed France international Clement Lenglet on loan from Spanish giants FC Barcelona. The centre-back has joined Spurs in time to jet off to South Korea on Saturday on their pre-season tour. Lenglet played over 100 times for Barcelona since signing for them from their Spanish rivals Sevilla in 2018. The Nancy product has made 15 appearances for France and will add further depth to Tottenham’s redeveloped squad under Antonio Conte. Lenglet becomes Tottenham’s fifth big recruit of the summer, as Spurs chiefs continue to back Conte in the transfer market. Ivan Perisic, Fraser Fo...
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Barcelona midfielder favours Manchester United move over Chelsea switch

 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.Frenkie de Jong will reportedly prefer to join Manchester United instead of Chelsea if he leaves Barcelona in the summer transfer window. According to reputed Spanish journalist Manu Sainz, Frenkie de Jong’s agent has been in London to meet Manchester United’s executives. The Dutch midfielder wants to join the Red Devils instead of Chelsea if he leaves Barcelona in the summer transfer window as he wishes to reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. Frenkie de Jong has been involved in one of the most captivating transfer sagas of the summer. While the 25-year-old is keen ...
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Jose Mourinho wants to sign former Manchester Utd forward for Roma

  Leicester City's James Justin battles with Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on April 10, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha as the forward enters the final year of his contract. According to Fabrizio Romano via Sky Sports Italy, Jose Mourinho and Roma’s board are huge admirers of Zaha although any deal is still in the very early stages, and they are yet to open talks with Palace. Zaha has been for many seasons one of the Premier League’s best players outside of the ‘big six’ clubs, having scored 61 goals and made 27 assists in his top-flight career, almost all for...
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Former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria joins Juventus

 Juventus Unveil New Signing Angel Di Maria on July 8, 2022 in Turin, Italy. Angel Di Maria has completed a free transfer move to Serie A powerhouses Juventus. The Argentinian international has been in contract talks with the Turin club in recent weeks following his free transfer exit from Paris Saint-Germain. Despite previous rumours linking him with a return to Spanish football, the 34-year-old has now opted to make the switch to Italy, on a 12-month deal.  Di Maria’s arrival at the club is not expected to be the end of their ongoing transfer business with Paul Pogba days away from a return. The Frenchman has indicated his desire to complete a comeback to Max Allegri’s side following his exit from Manchester United last mont...
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Report: Conte’s Tottenham secure Barça star on loan

Ousmane Dembele and Clement Lenglet during the FC Barcelona training session previous at Copa del Rey match between Atletico de Bilbao at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on January 19, 2022 in Barcelona.Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur are set to complete their fifth summer signing with the arrival of Clement Lenglet on loan, according to reports.Spurs have been busy, having already recruited winger Ivan Perišić, goalkeeper Fraser Forster, midfielder Yves Bissouma and forward Richarlison.But the Premier League side are not done yet with Lenglet arriving on a season-long loan, according to Fabrizio Romano.The report suggests the deal does not include an option to buy and the France international will be back in Catalonia next season. It adds that Spurs will pay a loan fee as well as some of t...
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Oliver Kahn rules out Bayern Munich move for Cristiano Ronaldo

(L-R) Pepe of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the UEFA Nations league match between Portugal v Czech Republic at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 9, 2022.Ronaldo has asked Manchester United to consider any suitable offers that come in for him this summer, with a select few clubs capable of completing such a deal.One of those would have been Bayern Munich, who could lose talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski this summer, but their outspoken hierarchy has moved quickly to pour cold water on rumours linking the Portuguese icon with a move to the Allianz Arena."As highly as I rate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest, a transfer wouldn't be a fit with our philosophy," CEO Kahn told German publication Kicker.Kahn didn't expand on exactly what he meant by that, but his commen...
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Arsenal race Man Utd to sign Tielemans

Leicester City's Youri Tielemans during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton at The King Power Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Arsenal are confident of beating Manchester United in a race to sign 25-year-old Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to The Sun. The paper writes that boss Mikel Arteta believes his £30million deal for Tielemans is solid despite the interest from Old Trafford and also from Newcastle.And the same paper reports that Arteta is looking to get rid of seven players to to fund their spending this summer. The club have already spent £83m on Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Marquinos and Matt Turner, but are hoping to secure more fresh faces.Everton are planning to fend off interest in their 21-year-old winge...
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Arsenal can look to snatch Dybala from Man United to enhance Arteta’s attack

 The Juventus player Paulo Dybala and the Inter player Marcelo Brozovic during the Coppa Italia final Juventus-Inter at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), May 11th, 2022.Arsenal still need to increase the firepower amongst Mikel Arteta’s options next season despite the recent arrival of Gabriel Jesus. The best way to do this will be to attack the transfer market. One player that can be signed to enhance the Gunners’ attacking options is Paulo Dybala. The Argentine can be acquired on a free transfer after his contract with Juventus expired at the start of July. However, a deal for Dybala will not be easy as, according to Sky Sport, Manchester United are currently in talks with the forward. Still, Arsenal have recently registered interest, and it is certainly a player that Edu should ...
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Forest sign French defender Niakhate from Mainz

 Moussa Niakhate of 1.FSV Mainz 05 is challenged by Vladimir Darida of Hertha Berlin during the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Olympiastadion on May 07, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest have signed French centre-back Moussa Niakhate from Mainz. Niakhate, 26, has signed a three-year deal through to the summer of 2025 after four years with the German club. "For me, this a dream to come to England and to sign for such a historic club in Nottingham Forest," said the defender, who has been capped by France at under-19 through to under-21 level."The club is well known around the world and its fans are incredible." The deal is worth a reported £8.5m plus £4.2m in add-ons. Niakhate began his career with Valencienne...
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Southampton confirm Romeo Lavia signing

 Manchester City's Romeo Lavia and Luke Mbete at Manchester Airport before departing for Lisbon for their clash against Sporting Lisbon on February 14, 2022 in Manchester, England.Southampton have completed the signing of Romeo Lavia from Manchester City in a deal that could reach £14m. Southampton will pay an initial £10m for the rising Belgian midfielder who has signed a five-year deal, with further add-ons structured into the deal which also contains a buyback clause in the region of £40m for City. Lavia, 18, has become Southampton's fourth summer signing and the latest player to move to St Mary's from one of the top flight's elite sides in a bid to kick-start their senior careers with first-team, Premier League football. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenh...
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Tyler Adams joins Leeds United on five-year deal

 Tyler Adams #4 of the United States during a game between Uruguay and USMNT at Children's Mercy Park on June 5, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas. Tyler Adams has completed his move from RB Leipzig to Leeds United in a transfer costing in the region of £20 million. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Elland Road. Adams has sealed a reunion with Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch for the third time in his career following previous stints together at Leipzig and New York Red Bulls. The USA international made 75 Bundesliga appearances in four years at Leipzig but was no longer a major part of the club’s plans and had been made available in this window. He has been capped 30 times by the United States national team. The midfielder has become Leeds’ fourth senior signing of ...
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Sebastien Haller completes Dortmund switch from Ajax

 Sebastien Haller of Ajax celebrating the championship with the trophy dish during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v SC Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff Arena on May 11, 2022 in Amsterdam Netherlands.Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Sebastien Haller from Ajax for a fee of around €36million (£31m).  Haller has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Bundesliga outfit, and the club's sporting director Sebastian Kehl has expressed his delight at bringing the forward to Signal Iduna Park. 'The overall package is very promising. Sebastien possesses a strong physical presence and he is physically very resilient. 'With his experience, he can also offer support and stability to our young attacking players. During the talks with us, h...
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Juventus agree deal to make Di María second free signing with Pogba

Angel Di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain) of Argentina and Giovanni Di Lorenzo (SSC Napoli) of Italy compete for the ball during the Finalissima 2022 match between Argentina and Italy at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2022 in London, England.Angel Di Maria has agreed to join Juventus on a one-year deal after his contract ended at Paris Saint-Germain. The 34-year-old forward is expected in Italy this week and is poised to be the club’s second eye-catching free signing of the summer.The deal with Di Maria follows one settled last month with Paul Pogba, who is due in Turin on Saturday to complete his return to the club after leaving Manchester United.Di Maria departed PSG after seven seasons during which he played 295 games for the club, scoring 92 goals. The Argentina international’s previous cl...
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Barcelona outcast wanted by La Liga rivals in summer swoop

  Nico Gonzalez and Norberto Murara Neto of FC Barcelona during a training session at Camp Nou on January 03, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Celta Vigo will reportedly look to sign out-of-favour Brazilian goalkeeper Neto from Barcelona in the summer transfer window. According to a report by Spanish outlet La Razon, Neto is the subject of interest from Celta Vigo over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Galician giants hope to see fellow La Liga club Barcelona terminate the Brazilian goalkeeper’s contract to secure his services on a free transfer. Neto joined Barcelona from Valencia in July 2019, as Jasper Cillessen went the other way in a separate deal. But the move has not panned out as envisioned for the 32-year-old, who has had to play second fiddle to Marc-And...
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Pogba medical set for this week after agreement reached with Juventus

 Paul Pogba of Manchester United smiles at Harry Maguire of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford on April 16, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Juventus have reached an agreement to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer after six years away from the Italian club.  The World Cup winner is expected in Turin on Saturday for a medical, where he will also formally sign his Juventus contract. That contract is said to be four years long reports Sky Sports as the Frenchman tries to reignite his career in Italy after a disappointing spell with Manchester United. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were the other clubs said to be in the race for Pogba this summer reported Sky Sports but both have now mis...
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Japan captain Maya Yoshida completes Schalke switch

 Maya Yoshida of Japan and Ferjani Sassi of Tunisia compete for the ball during the international friendly match between Japan and Tunisia at Panasonic Stadium Suita on June 14, 2022 in Suita, Osaka, Japan.Japan captain Maya Yoshida has joined Schalke on a one-year contract from Italy’s Sampdoria, the German first-division club said. Yoshida, who led the Samurai Blue to 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification earlier this year, has signed for the newly-promoted Bundesliga side after 2½ seasons in Serie A. “It’s good to know new football,” said Yoshida. “I’m a very curious man so I believe I can learn many new things from new football, a new culture. I’m buzzing.” The 33-year-old previously spent 7½ in the Premier League with Southampton and is Japan’s fourth-most capped player with 119 a...
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Fulham have bid accepted for Manchester United midfielder

 Andreas Pereira of Man Utd and Philipp Wiesinger of LASK during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and LASK at Old Trafford on March 19, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Fulham have had a bid accepted by Manchester United for attacking midfielder Andreas Pereira. According to The Athletic, the deal is understood to be worth £10m and is split into an initial £8m with £2m in potential add-ons. United have also included a 20 per cent sell-on clause in the deal should Fulham part ways with the 26-year-old in the future, as the midfielder looks to restart his career in the Premier League. Periera spent last season on loan with Flamengo in Brazil, where he made 48 appearances, scoring six times. In February, The Athletic reported that the...
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Barcelona looking to renew La Masia midfielder before loaning him out

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. A report from SPORT has offered a fresh update on the future of Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig. The 22-year-old finds himself out of favour at Camp Nou and is widely expected to depart this summer.Puig has been courting serious interest from clubs in Spain and the rest of Europe. In particular, Benfica and Fiorentina have been showing the strongest in signing the La Masia midfielder despite his struggles to establish a foothold in the Barça first-team setup.Benfica have been long-term admirers of the Spaniard and continue to retain an interest. As for Fiorentina, they are already believe...
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