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Napoli target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa
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Napoli target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Liverpool's Federico Chiesa during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on September 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images) Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte has reportedly identified Federico Chiesa as a prime target should Khvicha Kvaratskhelia depart the club. The Italian winger’s brief stint at Liverpool appears to be nearing its end, with the player struggling to find playing time in a high-performing squad. Calciomercato report how Chiesa, who joined Liverpool from Juventus last summer, has found it challenging to break into a formidable attacking lineup featuring the likes of Salah, Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Jones, and Darwin Nunez. This lack of opportunity has led ...
Tottenham sign Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague
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Tottenham sign Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague

BILBAO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: Antonin Kinsky of SK Slavia Praha reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Athletic Club and SK Slavia Praha at Estadio de San Mames on October 24, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Tottenham have completed their first signing of the January transfer window with the addition of Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. Spurs have been without first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario since he fractured his ankle during the 4-0 win over Manchester City on November 23 and he is set to be sidelined until the end of February. Fraser Forster initially deputised to good effect but Tottenham have only won two of their last 11 games in all competitions amid an injury crisis and the England internatio...
Espanyol sign Pablo Ramon from Real Madrid
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Espanyol sign Pablo Ramon from Real Madrid

NYON, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 22: Pablo Ramons of Real Madrid smiles during the UEFA Youth League Semi Final match between Salzburg and Real Madrid at Colovray Sports Centre on August 22, 2020 in Nyon, Switzerland. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) Espanyol have on Friday announced a defensive signing by way of La Liga rivals Real Madrid.The player to have put pen to paper on terms with the Periquitos for the long-term? Pablo Ramon. Ramón, for those not familiar with his name, is a 23-year-old defender, who generally lines out in a central position. The Spaniard spent the last six years of his career on the books of reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid, before being farmed out on loan to Mirandés for the first time last season. And it was during this stint that Ramón bega...
Kieran Trippier  linked with return to La Liga
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Kieran Trippier linked with return to La Liga

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Newcastle United player Kieran Trippier reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Newcastle United FC at Old Trafford on December 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Three years ago, Kieran Trippier left Atletico Madrid in order to return to his homeland, where he joined Newcastle United. He has been an outstanding servant for the Premier League side, although his time on Tyneside looks like it could be ending. Trippier has regularly been linked with a move away from Newcastle in recent months, largely because he has lost his regular starting position. As it turns out, his next destination could be a familiar one in Spain.As per reports in England (via CaughtOffside), there are c...
EPL Clubs joins race to sign Barca taget
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EPL Clubs joins race to sign Barca taget

MUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 20: Leroy Sane of FC Bayern München reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on December 20, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images) Leroy Sane’s Future Sparks Interest Across Europe Barcelona’s hunt for a standout winger has brought Leroy Sane’s name into the spotlight. According to Miguelsanz in Sport.ES, the Bayern Munich forward is being considered as part of Barça’s plans, should the Blaugrana manage to navigate their ongoing salary cap challenges. While Sane is eager to remain in Bavaria, the uncertainty surrounding his future has put clubs across Europe, including some of the Premier League’s biggest names, on alert. Barcelona’s Search for a Wing Wizard Barcelona...
Galatasaray  target Roma star Dybala
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Galatasaray target Roma star Dybala

Paulo Dybala of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on December 07, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Galatasaray have set sights on Paulo Dybala in addition to Lorenzo Pellegrini, who are both going through an uncertain time at Roma. Carlos Novel, one of the agents of the Argentine, traveled to Turkey to talk with the board. He watched the match against Trabzonspor from the presidential box, Corriere dello Sport informed. According to the local press, La Joya is seriously considering joining the Cimbom. On the other hand, he’s closing in on an automatic renewal thanks to his recent run of starts. His wages will balloon to €8M annually, add-ons included, once that happens. T...
Jakub Kiwior pushes for Arsenal transfer exit
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Jakub Kiwior pushes for Arsenal transfer exit

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on December 14, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal are in the clutches of a defensive injury crisis - so the last thing they need is exits. But that could come to fruition in the January transfer window with one Gunners star expressing his desire to leave the club. Reports in Italy claim that Polish defender Jakub Kiwior wants to leave North London sooner rather than later. It is suggested that he has grown disgruntled with the amount of opportunities that he is receiving at the Emirates Stadium. And Kiwior has even taken evasive action in an effort to seal a move away from Arsenal. As per Il Mattino via Tuttomercatoweb, the defender has instructed his representat...
Aleix Garcia  reflects on failed move to Barca
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Aleix Garcia reflects on failed move to Barca

Aleix Garcia of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at BayArena on November 23, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia has revealed that he was once a target for Barcelona during Xavi Hernandez’s managerial stint. Garcia, known for his impressive displays last season at Girona, caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Barcelona. The 27-year-old had always been open about his dream of joining Barcelona. However, the departure of Xavi as the Blaugrana manager ultimately derailed any concrete plans for the transfer. With the move falling through, Garcia instead chose to continue his career in Germany, joining Bayer Leverkusen, a club with significant ambitions in European...
Man City could cash in on Phillips in 2025 summer
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Man City could cash in on Phillips in 2025 summer

Kalvin Phillips of Manchester City poses for a portrait during the Manchester City FC Portraits Session at Manchester City Football Academy on August 14, 2024 in Manchester, England. Matheus Nunes and Kalvin Phillips have been linked with moves away from Manchester United, and the defending champions would be willing to sell them in 2025. According to a report by Give Me Sport, Manchester City will consider selling Matheus Nunes and Kalvin Phillips at the end of the 2024/25 season, and it remains to be seen whether they can find a potential suitor for the duo. Matheus Nunes is not been able to live up to the expectations since joining Manchester City, and the Premier League champions need an upgrade on him before they look to part ways with him in the 2025 summer transfer window. On the...
Arteta drops major Arsenal transfer hint
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Arteta drops major Arsenal transfer hint

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on December 10, 2024 in London Colney, England. Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal are ready to make some new signings in the upcoming January transfer window after suffering an injury crisis. Arsenal could be without up to seven players when they host Monaco in the Champions League tonight, with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu both ruled out with knee injuries. Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Thomas Partey were all absent from training on Tuesday. As a result, Kieran Tierney could be in line to make his first Arsenal appearance in 16 months and Arteta has admitted the Gunners will need to strengthen th...
PSG Receive Positive Outlook for Napoli winger
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PSG Receive Positive Outlook for Napoli winger

TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: SSC Napoli player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in action during the Serie A match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on December 1, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by SSC Napoli/Getty Images) Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly monitoring Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia closely. Contract extension talks between Kvaratskhelia and Napoli have hit a standstill, fueling speculation about a potential transfer in 2025. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, PSG and Barcelona are intensifying their pursuit of the Georgian star, increasing pressure on Napoli to finalize a deal before the summer. Manchester City are looking to strengthen their attack, particularly on the wings, due to the inconsiste...
Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out
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Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out

Coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce reacts during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Gaziantep at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on December 2, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Xavi Simons could leave Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 - with Manchester United reportedly one of several Premier League clubs with an interest in the Netherlands international. Simons, 21, joined PSG from Barcelona five-and-a-half years ago but made just 11 first-team appearances for the Parisians before he was sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2022. But after his excellent debut season in the Eredivisie, PSG activated the buy-back clause inserted in the deal that took him to Holland, and Simons returned to the Parc des Princes. However, the attacker has spent the last two seasons on loan at Bundesliga outfit RB L...
Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor
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Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor

BOLOGNA, ITALY - DECEMBER 03: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Inter Milan is exploring new options for its attacking lineup as the club prepares for potential changes ahead of the next season. With Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic both set to leave by June 30, 2025, the management is keen on refreshing the squad. One name that has emerged as a top target is Santiago Castro, the promising striker currently making waves at Bologna. Calciomercato report that Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, has reportedly identified Castro as a key target, viewing him as the ...
Juventus to sell player who joined them this season
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Juventus to sell player who joined them this season

Danilo, Douglas Luiz of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League training session at JTC on November 4, 2024 in Turin, Italy. After just six months at Juventus, Douglas Luiz could be sold as he has failed to settle at the club. The Brazilian midfielder arrived in Turin after playing a pivotal role in helping Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League last season, making him one of the most sought-after players in Europe at the time. However, his performances in Italy have been underwhelming, leaving many Juventus fans surprised by how out of place he has looked on the pitch. Despite his high expectations upon arrival, Luiz struggled to adapt to Juventus’ playing style. His performances have been inconsistent, and he has often appeared lost in midfield, failing to make the impact the ...
Two Premier League clubs want to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton
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Two Premier League clubs want to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Evan Ferguson of Republic of Ireland warms up prior to the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson is wanted by two Premier League clubs, according to reports. Fulham and Leicester City are both said to be keen on signing the striker from Brighton and Hove Albion in the January transfer window. On Friday, Football Insider reported that Ferguson wants to leave Brighton in the January transfer window. That report has been followed up with news that Fulham and Leicester are interested in taking him on loan.Ferguson signed a new contract last year at Brighton tha...
Positive Florian Wirtz transfer rumors are actually a worrying sign for Real Madrid
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Positive Florian Wirtz transfer rumors are actually a worrying sign for Real Madrid

Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum 1848 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on November 9, 2024 in Bochum, Germany. Real Madrid have the worst defensive injury crisis in world football after Eder Militao joined Dani Carvajal with a torn ACL, leaving the Merengue club with only Antonio Rudiger as a healthy, full-time senior starter in the back four. Los Blancos have been without a top left back these last two seasons and continue to waffle on signing Alphonso Davies, in the hopes they can steal the Bayern Munich superstar for free. Their right back situation is now a certified disaster with even Lucas Vazquez, who is not actually a right back, injured. In central defense, it will be Rudiger holding down the fort on his o...
Report: Barcelona, Inter Milan set to rival Real Madrid for Chelsea midfielder
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Report: Barcelona, Inter Milan set to rival Real Madrid for Chelsea midfielder

Barcelona and Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid-linked Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.Fernandez has made 75 competitive appearances since joining Chelsea in a £106.8m transfer from Benfica in January 2023. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) The 23-year-old has been a regular starter for the majority of his Chelsea, but he has recently lost his place in the side to Belgium international Romeo Lavia. As a result, Fernandez has had to settle for substitute appearances in Chelsea's last three matches against Liverpool, Newcastle United and Manchester United. Having lost his ...
Barcelona, PSG Gain Transfer Boost for €120M-Rated AC Milan Talent
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Barcelona, PSG Gain Transfer Boost for €120M-Rated AC Milan Talent

Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on during AC Milan training session at Milanello on October 30, 2024 in Cairate, Italy. Last month, Fichajes reported that Rafael Leão is drawing interest from three European clubs: Arsenal, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain. Leão is currently under contract with AC Milan until 2028, with a buyout clause set at €175 million. However, the report suggests that Milan might be open to negotiating his departure for around €120 million. At PSG, Leão could either join as a winger to compete with Bradley Barcola or move to the right side to challenge Ousmane Dembélé. For Manchester United, Leão could step in as a potential replacement for Marcus Rashford if they decide to sell him. Meanwhile, Arsenal is eager to strengthen its attack to become a more consi...
Saudi Arabia set sights on Thibaut Courtois as next Real Madrid objective
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Saudi Arabia set sights on Thibaut Courtois as next Real Madrid objective

After attempts of varying success to recruit Real Madrid stars Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Nacho Fernandez and Vinicius Junior, Saudi Arabia are now looking at other opportunities to bring star power to the Middle East. One of their objectives is the best goalkeeper in the world, in the eyes of many. Belgian shotstopper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly the latest objective of Al-Ahli, and they intend to present huge offers to both the Belgian and Real Madrid. MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 22: Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) The repo...
Spurs reject enquiry from Sevilla for teenager
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Spurs reject enquiry from Sevilla for teenager

Archie Gray of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Tottenham Hotspur and AZ at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 24, 2024 in London, England. According to a fresh report out of the Spanish media, Spurs have rejected an enquiry from Sevilla sporting director Victor Orta, to bring in Archie Gray on loan in the January transfer window. Orta was previously sporting director of Leeds United, and whilst Gray’s proper breakthrough into the first team came the season after he departed the club in the summer of 2023, there is no doubt the 46-year old will be aware of Gray from his time at the Yorkshire club. The report suggests that Orta saw an opportunity due to the teenagers “lack of game time” at Spurs so far. Whilst he perhaps hasn’t playe...
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