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Inter sign Mkhitaryan and Onana in busy few days for Italian giants

 Henrikh Mkhitaryan of AS Roma, Eli Dasa of Vitesse during the UEFA Europa Conference League, Knockout stage, 1/8 Finals match between Vitesse and AS Roma at Gelredome on March 10, 2022 in Arnhem, Netherlands Inter Milan's activity in the transfer market continues as the Nerazzurri completed the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Serie A rival Roma. Mkhitaryan spent the past three seasons at Roma after spells in England with Manchester United and Arsenal. Inter also registered a contract with the league's governing body for 26-year-old Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, who joins from Ajax. Both have signed as free agents. The deals come two days after Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter, who also signed Kristjan Asllani on loan from Empoli.
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Newcastle complete £35m signing of Lille defender Sven Botman

  New signing Sven Botman shakes hands with the Sporting Director Dan Ashworth (L) at St. James Park on June 28, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Newcastle have completed the signing of Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille for an undisclosed fee. The Magpies had announced on Tuesday they had agreed a deal in principle for the 22-year-old centre-back, who has now completed the formalities of a deal worth a reported £35million, signing a five-year contract. Newcastle have stepped up their recruitment drive since the arrival of sporting director Dan Ashworth and Botman has become the club's third signing of the summer following the permanent deal for Matt Targett and the arrival of goalkeeper Nick Pope. Botman said: 'I'm really happy - delighted - and I can't wait to st...
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Crystal Palace confirm deal for Sam Johnstone on free transfer after West Brom contract expired

 Sam Johnstone of West Bromwich Albion makes a save during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and West Bromwich Albion at MKM Stadium on March 5, 2022 in Hull, England. Crystal Palace have signed goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on a four-year deal. The 29-year-old played 37 times for West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League in the 2020-21 season and won both the Supporters’ and Players’ Player of the Year awards. He started his career at Manchester United, coming through the academy and excelling on loan in the Championship, most notably at Aston Villa. After moving to West Brom in 2018, his form saw him earn international recognition – he has been capped three times for England and was part of the Three Lions squad that reached the European Championship final in 2021...
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Why Chelsea missed out on signing Tottenham-bound Richarlison

 Richarlison of Everton scores his side's second goal beyond Conor Gallagher of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on May 19, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Chelsea missed out on signing Everton forward Richarlison after they failed to match Tottenham’s improved offer for the Brazil international. The 25-year-old completed the formalities of his move to Antonio Conte’s side on Thursday after undergoing a medical in his homeland. Richarlison is expected to be confirmed as a Spurs player within the next 48 hours as Conte continues his impressive summer rebuild which has also seen the likes of Yves Bissouma, Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster bolster a squad which enjoyed an impressive end to last se...
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Rennes open Umtiti talks with Barcelona – report

 Samuel Umtiti of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the match between FC Barcelona and the A-League All Stars at Accor Stadium on May 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.Ligue 1 side Rennes have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona regarding a possible summer move for center-back Samuel Umtiti. The latest update on Umtiti comes from L’Equipe and a report the French side have “initiated” discussions about a transfer. Rennes want to bring in a replacement for Nayef Aguerd, who has moved to West Ham, and Umtiti might just fit the bill. The report also notes Umtiti knows Rennes boss Bruno Genesio and sporting director Florian Maurice pretty well which may help. Maurice has spoken about the club’s transfer targets recently and admitted “it’s not easy” to find a suitable repla...
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Kalvin Phillips set for Manchester City medical

 Adam Szalai of Hungary is challenged by Kalvin Phillips of England during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Hungary at Molineux on June 14, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.Kalvin Phillips will undergo a medical on Friday ahead of his move to Manchester City, Football Flame understands. The Premier League champions agreed a £45m fee with Leeds United for the midfielder last week, and he will now return from his holidays in order to finalise his move to the Etihad Stadium. Phillips emerged as City's top midfield target earlier in June following the departure of club legend Fernandinho. They did their due diligence on his character to ensure he would fit in with their current squad before pursuing a deal. The 26-year-old missed a fair chunk o...
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Report: West Ham are now increasingly confident they are going to sign ‘fantastic’ player

(L-R) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC, Arnaut Danjuma of Villarreal during the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool v Villarreal at the Anfield on April 27, 2022 in Liverpool United Kingdom.West Ham United are increasingly confident they are going to sign Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal this summer.The Guardian claim that there is a growing confident from the London Stadium that they can land the winger.That said, there has been no agreement on a fee for the wideman, although it is expected that around £34.5 million plus add-ons would be enough.Personal terms have not been agreed yet either, but it seems that the Hammers are not expecting those to be an issue moving forward either.Danjuma’s versatility is one of the things which apparently appeals to David Moyes as he looks to add to...
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Report: 25-year-old set to undergo medical with Tottenham today

Richarlison of Everton in action with Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on May 19, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Tottenham Hotspur have scheduled a medical to be undertaken by Richarlison today after reaching an agreement in principle with Everton overnight, according to The Athletic.The deal is reported to be worth up to £60million for the Toffees which would consist of a figure in the region of £50 million, with up to a further £10million based on add-ons.Talks are set to continue between the two Premier League clubs over the structure of the payments, while personal terms with the striker are already said to have been agreed.Richarlison would become Spurs’ fourth signing of the summer, following in the footsteps...
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Clement Lenglet set to join Tottenham Hotspur on loan, deal done

 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.Clement Lenglet is joining Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal from Barcelona, with the switch agreed. Tottenham want to strengthen their central defensive options and have been assessing a number of potential signings, including Barcelona man Lenglet. The Catalan giants want to offload the centre-back and had originally been looking to sell him this summer. They have been forced to settle for a loan though and, according to Sky Italia, the deal has been done. Lenglet will complete a loan switch to north London to give boss Antonio Conte another option in the centre of defence. To...
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Chelsea reportedly strike Raphinha deal with Leeds

  Leeds United's Raphinha vies for possession with Brighton & Hove Albion's Yves Bissouma during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on May 15, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Chelsea have reportedly hijacked Arsenal’s pursuit of Leeds United winger Raphinha, with the winger heading to the Blues for around £60 Million. Despite the premier league clubs agreeing to a fee, talks are now ongoing through the player’s side as they look to agree on personal terms. Arsenal were constantly linked with the winger and had their opening bid turned down by Leeds, allowing Chelsea to swoop in at the 11th hour. His other suitors, Barcelona, had been priced out of the deal despite having familiar ties with his agent, Deco...
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Chelsea, Tottenham offered chance to land 25-year-old Serie A defender

Gleison Bremer of Torino FC and Ciro Immobile of SS Lazio battle for the ball during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Torino FC at Stadio Olimpico on April 16, 2022 in Rome, Italy.Premier League giants Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been offered the chance to sign 25-year-old Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer. According to Tuttosport, Torino sporting director Davide Vagnati has offered defender Gleison Bremer to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. The Brazilian centre-back has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Inter Milan, who are yet to reach a consensus on a transfer fee with the Granata. Bremer is a hot property in the transfer market following a stellar Serie A season with Torino, which ended with him being named the defender of the season. The 25-yea...
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Toronto FC sign veteran Italian defender Domenico Criscito

 Dusan Vlahovic of FC Juventus and Domenico Criscito of Genoa CFC competes for the ball during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC v FC Juventus on May 6, 2022 in Genova, Italy.Toronto FC have signed veteran Italian defender Domenico Criscito as he departs ex-Serie A side Genoa, the club announced Wednesday. The 35-year-old, who's been capped 26 times by the Azzurri, joins the Canadian side on a Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) deal through 2023. “Mimmo is a player who will add a valuable veteran presence to our team,” Toronto FC president Bill Manning said in a release. "He has played in a number of important games for his club and country in his career, has been a captain at Genoa, and we're excited he will be joining our club.” The versatile defender has spent the ...
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Man City agree to sell talented teenager to Southampton – on one condition

Romeo Lavia of Manchester City poses with the trophy after the Premier League 2 match between Manchester City and Everton at Etihad Stadium on April 29, 2022 in Manchester, England.Southampton are closing in on the permanent transfer of Man City starlet Romeo Lavia.The 18-year-old is set to move to the south coast in a deal worth around £10million, and talkSPORT understands the Premier League champions have insisted on a significant buyback clause.Reports suggested earlier in the summer that Leeds United were also keen on a move, however it’s the Saints who have won the race to sign the promising starlet.A holding midfielder by trade, young Belgian Lavia is highly-rated at the Etihad Stadium and someone the club expects to enjoy a successful career at the highest level – hence the buyback ...
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Real Madrid forward to be offered €5 million-a-year deal by Turkish giants

 Mariano Diaz of Real Madrid celebrates a goal during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Cadiz CF and Real Madrid at Nuevo Mirandilla stadium on May 15, 2022, in Cadiz, Spain.Turkish giants Fenerbahce are reportedly ready to offer Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz a €5 million-a-year contract to sign him this summer. According to a report by Spanish publication AS, Mariano Diaz is closing in on joining Fenerbahce in the summer transfer window. The Turkish giants are ready to offer the Real Madrid forward a €5 million-a-year contract as he had demanded to move to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. Mariano Diaz has endured two frustrating stints with Real Madrid, playing second fiddle to Karim Benzema for the most part. The 28-year-old rejoine...
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Everton table proposal to sign 24-year-old Tottenham forward

 Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Bergwijn celebrates scoring 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.Everton have reportedly made a handsome offer to out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur attacker Steven Bergwijn. According to De Telegraaf, Everton have approached Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn with a lucrative offer, which is ‘much better’ than the proposals from other interested parties. The Netherlands international was reportedly poised for a return to his home country with Ajax, but a delay in the transfer has allowed Everton to step in. Bergwijn has been linked with a summer exit after failing to cement a starting spot at Tottenham. He ...
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Chelsea agree £55m Raphinha deal in blow to Arsenal

  Raphinha of Leeds celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Brentford and Leeds United at Brentford Community Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Brentford, United Kingdom. Chelsea are on the brink of clinching a £55m (€63m) deal to sign Raphinha from Leeds United and landing a significant blow on London rivals Arsenal. The Blues have settled on a fee with Leeds, plus add-ons, and must now just agree personal terms with the player, which is not expected to be an issue. With the deal expected to go through, Chelsea are aiming to add Raphinha to a £105m (€121m) new-look attack with Raheem Sterling. Chelsea have opened talks with Sterling and Manchester City about a move to Stamford Bridge, but want another attacking player to ...
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Frenkie de Jong has already told Manchester United his favourite position

 Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona waves his hand prior to the La Liga Santander match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia stadium, April 10, 2022, Valencia, Spain.It seems like only a matter of time before Manchester United finally sign Frenkie de Jong. Both United and Barcelona are confident of a deal being completed in the near future and sources say it is a matter of "when, not if" the deal is finalised. United have been keen not to rush into a deal as they look to renew their reputation as tough negotiators in the summer transfer window, and it seems like patience might well pay off in their pursuit of De Jong. No matter when De Jong arrives, the first task will be the same. Erik ten Hag must make his former Ajax ace feel loved ...
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Man City expecting Chelsea bid for Sterling

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on March 31, 2022 in Manchester, England.Manchester City are expecting to field an opening offer from Chelsea for Raheem Sterling after Thomas Tuchel engaged the England international over how he would fit in at Stamford Bridge.The forward heads a shortlist of the manager's attacking targets and enters the final year of his contract with the Premier League champions, who are grateful for his service and will not obstruct his desire for greater minutes and status elelsewherPep Guardiola has repeatedly stated "I don't like to keep players that are unhappy" and is open to allowing Sterling's exit this summer, even to a Premier League rival, on condition that an acceptable bid in the region of £50m ...
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Manchester United ‘reject Barcelona’s attempt to sign Harry Maguire’

Harry Maguire of England reacts during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between England and Hungary at Molineux on June 14, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.Manchester United have reportedly rejected Barcelona's attempt to sign their captain Harry Maguire as part of a deal for Frenkie de Jong.The Red Devils are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Dutch midfielder from the Catalan giants, with a £55m fee plus bonuses having been discussed, which could see the total amount rise to around £68m.Barcelona reportedly wanted to sign Harry Maguire as part of Frenkie de Jong deal.As reported by The Sun, Barcelona attempted to sign England international Maguire as part of the deal, however, new United manager Erik ten Hag wants to keep the defender.Maguire endured a difficult cam...
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Barcelona closely monitoring 19-year-old Spanish wonderkid

Arnau Martinez of Girona FC during the La Liga SmartBank play off, Final match, first leg, between Girona FC and CD Tenerife played at Montilivi Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Girona, Spain.La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are among the clubs reportedly tracking the progress of 19-year-old Spanish whizkid Arnau Martinez at Girona.According to a report by Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Arnau Martinez is the subject of interest from Barcelona over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Catalan giants are closely monitoring the progress of the 19-year-old Spanish wonderkid at Girona.Arnau Martinez is a native of Premia de Dalt and has spent his entire youth career in Catalonia. The teenage prodigy started at his hometown club CE Premia de Dalt before joining Barcelona in 2010 as ...
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