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Milan target Fernandez heading to Benfica

 Enzo Fernández of River Plate celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during a match between Union and River Plate as part of Liga Profesional 2022 at Estadio 15 de Abril on June 19, 2022 in Santa Fe, Argentina. Milan seem to be missing out on another transfer target, as River Plate midfielder Enzo Fernandez is close to Benfica instead. The summer has been disappointing so far for the Rossoneri on the market, as they are repeatedly linked with players only to then be beaten to the punch. According to multiple reports including A Bola and Sic Noticias, Benfica have agreed a basic transfer fee with River Plate for Fernandez. The cost of the operation is €18m to purchase 75 per cent of his contract from the club in Argentina and he would be allowed to remain on loan...
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Premier League club set to submit bid for £30 million Everton target

 Armando Broja of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on May 17, 2022 in Southampton, England.A number of sides have been keeping tabs on Chelsea striker Armando Broja who spent the last season on loan at Southampton. Everton boss Frank Lampard admires the Albanian and considers him as one of the transfer targets he’d like to bring to Goodison Park. The Cobham academy graduate turned heads last season after his impressive loan spell at Southampton, netting nine goals for the Saints in 38 appearances. The 20 year old has returned to Chelsea after the loan and so far there have been no indications about his future. If Thomas Tuchel decides that he will not be a part of the first team plans, the new owners may opt ...
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Bayern Munich sign Sadio Mané from Liverpool until 2025

22 June 2022, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Bundesliga, Presentation of Sadio Mané at the Allianz Arena, Sadio Mané (center) speaks during his presentation as a new player from FC Bayern alongside CEO Oliver Kahn (2nd from left), Deputy CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen (2nd from right) and board member Hasan Salihamidzic (right). After reaching an agreement with Liverpool FC, the 30-year-old goal scorer signed a three-year contract with the German soccer record champion until June 30, 2025.Bayern Munich on Wednesday completed the much-anticipated signing of Senegal forward Sadio Mane from Liverpool on a three-year contact, the German champions said.Bayern, who won a record-extending 10th straight league title last season, have reportedly agreed on a transfer worth about €40m (R670m), including add-ons...
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Monaco agree £15.5m fee to sign Liverpool midfielder Takumi Minamino this summer

  Takumi Minamino of Japan in action during the international friendly match between Japan and Brazil at National Stadium on June 06, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. Monaco have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool midfielder Takumi Minamino for £15.5million.  Reports had suggested Atalanta were also interested in the Japan international - who has struggled for regular first-team action under Jurgen Klopp - while Sportsmail reported interest from Wolves and Fulham earlier this month. But Sportsmail understands Ligue 1 side Monaco - who have just seen Cesc Fabregas depart - are now in the driving seat after agreeing an initial £12.9m fee plus a further £2.6m in add-ons with the Reds. The Athletic claim the 27-year...
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Lukaku seals return to Inter from Chelsea, Mane signs for Bayern

  Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea during the The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022 in London, England.Italian giants Inter Milan have agreed a deal to sign Romelu Lukaku on a season-long loan from Chelsea, who only secured the return of the Belgian star last summer for $135 million, a record transfer fee for the Premier League powerhouse that made him one of the world's most expensive players. This is the second time Lukaku has left Chelsea. The 28-year-old spent three seasons from 2011 at the London club before being sold to Everton. The striker then joined Manchester United in 2017 and left the Red Devils for Inter, where he won the Serie A title in 2021. Lukaku's second stint at Stamford Bridge was nothing but an unmitigated disaste...
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Arsenal announce signing of Fabio Vieira from Porto

 Arsenal Unveil new signing Fabio Vieira at London Colney on June 21, 2022 in St Albans, England.Arsenal have announced the signing of Porto attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira to Arsenal for a fee potentially rising to €40 million (£34.26 million). The Athletic reported last Thursday that the 22-year-old was close to signing for Arsenal. Vieira travelled to London to sign a five-year contract that evening. Porto confirmed the sale on Friday in a statement to the Portuguese stock market. Vieira made 39 appearances for Porto this season, scoring seven goals and providing 16 assists. He can also feature as a false nine or central midfielder and has been a regular starter for Portugal Under-21. Arsenal will pay an initial €35 million (£30 million), with a possible €5 million (£4.26 mi...
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Mario Gotze joins Eintracht Frankfurt

 Mario Gotze of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV v NEC Nijmegen at the Philips Stadium on May 11, 2022 in Eindhoven Netherlands.Mario Gotze has returned to the Bundesliga after signing for Eintracht Frankfurt. The 30-year-old joins the Europa League winners from PSV Eindhoven on a three-year deal. He told Frankfurt's official website: “The club has a great foundation. From the stadium to the fans to the city, everything simply suits me. I'm really looking forward to my return to the Bundesliga. And what's more, we have the chance to play in the Champions League.” Gotze burst onto the scene as a teenager at Borussia Dortmund under Jurgen Klopp and scored the winning goal for Germany in the 2014 World Cup final. But he endured a torrid time with form, injuries and h...
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Cathal Heffernan signs for AC Milan following successful loan spell

  Republic of Ireland captain Cathal Heffernan before the UEFA U17 Championship Qualifying Round Group 5 match between Republic of Ireland and Poland at Turner's Cross in Cork.AC Milan have triggered the option to sign Cathal Heffernan on a permanent basis from Cork City following a successful six-month loan spell in Italy. The 17-year-old Republic of Ireland underage international went on loan to Italy in January and made his debut for AC Milan’s Primavera 1 side in March. Heffernan spoke about his time in Italy following the announcement that AC Milan had triggered the option to sign the midfielder. The Cork native admitted the move was hard at the start. Heffernan, however, adapted to the new environment. “Words can’t describe how I feel about it, it just suits me to the g...
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Antonio Rudiger says Carlo Ancelotti key to Real Madrid move

 Antonio Rudiger attends during his first press conference as player of Real Madrid at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on June 20, 2022, in Valdebebas, Madrid Spain.Antonio Rudiger said on Monday Carlo Ancelotti was instrumental in his decision to join Real Madrid from Chelsea this summer. Rudiger has moved to the Santiago Bernabeu on a free transfer after choosing not to extend his Chelsea contract. The 29-year-old defender has signed a four-year deal with the reigning Spanish and European champions. Rudiger, speaking at his presentation ceremony at the club's training ground in Valdebebas, said he made his decision in April, after a conversation with the Italian coach. "The first time I got in contact, not really me, my agent, was early September. The second time, I spoke with Mr An...
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Nottingham Forest agree Taiwo Awoniyi transfer fee with Union Berlin

 Taiwo Awoniyi of Union Berlin during RB Leipzig against FC Union Berlin, DFB-Pokal Semi-final at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany on April 20, 2022.Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee with Union Berlin for forward Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of their long-awaited return to the Premier League in 2022/23. Forest are keen to invest after sealing promotion via the Championship play-offs and Awoniyi has proven himself at top flight level by netting 15 goals in the Bundesliga during the recently concluded 2021/22 campaign. Only five players, including Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland, outscored Awoniyi over the course of the season and Union Berlin secured a fifth place finish, enough for entry directly into the Europa League group stage – their first time in the competition for 21 years. ...
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Report: Arsenal and Tottenham have now made offers for £63,000-a-week player

Leeds United's Raphinha during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road on January 2, 2022 in Leeds, England. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur have made offers to Leeds United to sign winger Raphinha in the summer transfer window, according to Sport.Sport have reported that Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea all have come forward with offers both for Leeds and for their Brazil international winger Raphinha.However, according to the report, the Leeds star’s agent, Deco, wants him to move to Barcelona, who cannot match the offers on the table from the Premier League clubs.Deco is a former Barcelona player, and he wants Raphinha to move to Camp Nou this summer.For now, Leeds are waiting for an offer from Barcelona that matches their...
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Lukaku to complete Inter return today

Romelu Lukaku of Belgium celebrates after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Belgium and Czech Republic at King Baudouin Stadium on September 5, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium.According to multiple reports in Italy, Romelu Lukaku will complete his return to Inter today as the Nerazzurri and Chelsea will hold a new, decisive meeting.The Belgian striker pushed to return to Inter after a disappointing spell at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel. According to the primary Italian media, there’s no doubt he’ll wear the Nerazzurri shirt again in 2022-23.Il Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport claim that the striker’s return to Inter is virtually a done deal but add that the two clubs will reach a final agreement today.According to Gazzetta, Inter President Steven Zhang will t...
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Arsenal ‘cool interest’ in signing Belgian midfielder – report

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 have cooled their interest in signing Youri Tielemans, making it more likely that the midfielder will sign a new contract with Leicester City, according to reports.Sky Sports is reporting that the Gunners have taken their foot off the pedal in their interest in signing the 25-year-old midfielder this summer after having previously been linked with the Leicester City star.With Arsenal having agreed a deal to sign FC Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira, the club’s interest in landing Tielemans has “waned”, according to the story, and that makes the prospect of the midfielder staying at Leicester more likely.Tielemans’...
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Newcastle United battle West Ham for €40 million-rated German international

 David Raum of Germany during the UEFA Nations League match between Germany and Italy at Borussia-Park on June 14, 2022 in Mönchengladbach, Germany.Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Hoffenheim defender David Raum and will rival West Ham United for his signature. According to German publication BILD, West Ham United have been joined by Newcastle United in the race to sign Hoffenheim left-back David Raum. Borussia Dortmund are also said to be interested in the defender, making it a three-way battle for his signing. Raum joined Bundesliga side Hoffenheim just last season from Greuther Furth and settled in immediately. Starting 31 league matches for the club, the 24-year-old scored three goals and provided 13 assists, an output big enough to turn heads around Europe. ...
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Monaco confirm Cesc Fabregas departure on free transfer

 Fabregas of AS Monaco during the UEFA Europa League group B match between AS Monaco and Sturm Graz at Stade Louis II on September 16, 2021 in Monaco, Monaco. Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas will become a free agent when his Monaco contract expires at the end of the month. Fabregas, 35, made 68 appearances for the Ligue 1 side after moving to the principality from Chelsea in January 2019. He only made five appearances for Monaco last season as his campaign was impacted by injury and fitness problems. The former Spain international has previously said he is not ready to hang up his boots this summer, meaning he will be on the lookout for his fifth club following his spells at Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and Monaco. “The midfielder with more than 830 career ...
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Real Madrid interested in signing Manchester City’s generational talent

Manchester City unveil new signing Erling Haaland at Manchester City Football Academy in Manchester, England.Real Madrid are interesting in signing Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland, according to Diario AS. Haaland, who is considered a generational talent in the world of football, is part of the Los Blancos’ plans for 2024. The Norwegian’s €150m release clause will be active in 2024 as well. Real Madrid consider  Haaland as the ideal replacement for Karim Benzema, bearing in mind that the Frenchman’s contract is expected to expire in the summer of 2024. On Thursday, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez had opened up about why the Spanish Giants decided against signing Haaland in the current transfer window. “Mbappe deal didn’t create any problem with Haaland deal, ab...
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Bayern Munich Sporting Director confirms Sadio Mane signing

  Sadio Mane of Liverpool in action during the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28, 2022 in Paris, France.On many occasions the transfer market has been compared to dominoes: the first major deal that is sealed can set off a chain of transfers. Bayern Munich may be about to knock over the first domino. On Friday, Bayern Munich’s Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed that the German giants would be signing Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. In a comment made to SkySports Germany, Salihamidzic responded to a question about Mane with “Yes, he’s coming.”  @Brazzo bestätigt nach der Ankunft aus Liverpool am Flughafen München „Ja, er kommt“ Done Deal! Mané zum @FCBayern Exklusive Bilder gleich...
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Bayern Munich reach agreement with Liverpool for Sadio Mane

 Sadio Mane of Liverpool in action during the UEFA Champions League final match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France on May 28, 2022 in Paris, France. Liverpool and Bayern Munich have agreed terms over the transfer of Sadio Mane, Football flame understands. The Senegal forward will now undergo a medical ahead of his switch to the Allianz Arena and an official announcement could be made before the end of the week. Mane confirmed his intentions to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2021/22 season and German champions Bayern immediately showed a keen interest, but their first two offers for the 30-year-old were almost instantly rejected. But the two clubs have now agreed on a package that will total somewhere just below Liverpool's initial £40m asking price, wit...
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Milan to listen to offers above €20m for Rebic – report

The Milan player Ante Rebic during the match Lazio-Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), April 24th, 2022.Milan would be ready to listen to offers of over €20 million for forward Ante Rebic, according to reports in Italy.The Croatia international impressed first on loan and then on his initial permanent campaign with the Rossoneri.However, he struggled to make an serious impact during their title-winning season in 2020-21.And, with the likely arrival of Divock Origi on a free transfer, Il Corriere dello Sport claim Milan would be willing to listen to offers for Rebic.The report suggests the Rossoneri are not actively looking to offload the striker but would be willing to enter into discussions should they receive a bid above €20m.Rebic joined on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2...
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Marc Roca to undergo Leeds medical

Marc Roca of FC Bayern Muenchen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on May 08, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich midfielder Marc Roca will undergo a medical with Leeds United today ahead of a £10 million move to Elland Road.Roca flew into England from Spain last night and is set to become Leeds’ third signing of the summer, on a four-year deal from the Allianz Arena.Leeds agreed a fee for Roca earlier this week, fresh from striking deals to sign Red Bull Salzburg pair Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen.The club have moved quickly in this transfer window, on the back of a tense Premier League relegation fight, and the signing of Roca will take their total expenditure so far to £45 million.Roca is a former Spain ...
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