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Inter Milan give update on Romelu Lukaku deal as Chelsea sanction transfer

 Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2022 in London, England.Inter Milan CEO Alessandro Antonello has confirmed Romelu Lukaku wants to return to the Italian club this summer and says he is hopeful of agreeing a deal with Chelsea. Chelsea spent almost £100m to sign the Belgium striker from Inter last summer, but Lukaku wants to return to the Serie A side after struggling at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku was being tipped to challenge for the Golden Boot award heading into the 2021-22 season but finished the campaign with just eight goals. The 29-year-old admitted during the season that he felt he had unfinished business at Inter Milan and was less than pleased with his role u...
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Arsenal close to signing Fabio Vieira from Porto

  Fabio Vieira of FC Porto looks on during the Liga Portugal Bwin match between SC Braga and FC Porto at Estadio Municipal de Braga on April 25, 2022 in Porto, Portugal. Arsenal are close to signing attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto in a deal worth up to €40 million, The Athletic understands. The 22-year-old will fly to London on Thursday evening to sign an expected five-year contract. Vieira has 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, with a possible €5 million in add-ons. It is thought that the signing of Vieira was driven by Mikel Arteta, who has expressed ...
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Gabriel Jesus Nears Arsenal Move, Manchester City Happy With Price

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus 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.Gabriel Jesus nears an exit at Manchester City. We could be looking at hm leaving within the Premier League here soon.There has been a wide range suitors, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus and Real Madrid all linked with the winger in recent weeks.The Times, recently had a report that the player is leaning heavily towards Arsenal as the Mikel Arteta connection is a big pull. Plus, being a key man after two striker options have departed and it makes all the sense in the world.The price is also close to being finalized as City want the 50M Pounds and Arsen...
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Ousmane Dembele delays free transfer decision amid Chelsea and PSG battle

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona in action during La Liga match , football match played between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou stadium on May 1, 2022, in Barcelona, Spain.Chelsea target Ousmane Dembele has yet to decide on his future.France star Dembele, 25, is a free agent this summer with his contract at Barcelona due to expire and Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain are among the big clubs keen on signing him. Barcelona have also made several offers to try and persuade him to sign a new deal but have been able to make a suitable proposal because of the huge financial restrictions at the club.The Catalan giants are having to offload players before they can make new signings - with Robert Lewandowski and Andreas Christensen on their hit list - and are tied until they can balanc...
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Chelsea and Inter Milan strike first Romelu Lukaku agreement but final hiccup remains

 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.Chelsea have a final obstacle in discussions with Inter Milan over a loan deal for striker Romelu Lukaku despite agreeing that the Serie A club will pay the Belgian’s salary, according to reports. Lukaku has made clear his desire to re-join Inter following a dismal season at Stamford Bridge.  The 29-year-old first hinted at wanting to go back to Inter last December. He told Sky Italia: "Now I think it is right to speak because I have always said that I have Inter in my heart, I will return to play there, I really hope so. I really hope in the depths of my heart to return to Inter, not at the end of my career, but at a stil...
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Sevilla president tells Chelsea what they must do to sign Jules Kounde amid pre-season hope

  Jules Kounde of Sevilla FC in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Sevilla FC and Cadiz CF at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on April 29, 2022, in Sevilla, Spain.Sevilla president Jose Castro admits Chelsea target Jules Kounde will be allowed to leave the La Liga club this summer if an "acceptable" offer is received for the France international, who underwent surgery on a minor pelvis injury yesterday (Tuesday) and is expected to return during pre-season. Kounde has been the Blues' first-choice defensive target for almost a year – and an attempt to sign the 23-year-old was made last summer. However, a move for the centre-back was parked while Chelsea focused on bringing in Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan, and then postponed afte...
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Dean Henderson set to sign for Nottingham Forest from Man United

  Manchester United's Dean Henderson during the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor on February 8, 2022 in Burnley, United Kingdom.Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal to sign Dean Henderson from Manchester United with talks taking place between the Premier League clubs. Forest manager Steve Cooper is eager to sign the 25-year-old following recent uncertainty around the future of current shot-stopper Brice Samba. The England international has been linked with a loan move to Forest with the option to buy for £20m next summer, according to The Telegraph Henderson has been on the lookout for a new club as he only made three appearances for the Red Devils in the cup competitions. The England international did not appear in any of Man...
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De Jong addresses Manchester United transfer talk

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona regreting himself during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RD Mallorca at Camp Nou Stadium on May 1, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Frenkie de Jong says he is “flattered” by interest from Manchester United but insists he “feels fine” at Barcelona amid speculation that he could be set to swap the Nou Camp for Old Trafford this summer.United are continuing to monitor De Jong’s situation after reports in Spain suggested that Barcelona would be open to listening to offers for the 25-year-old central midfielder.De Jong played under new United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax prior to the Netherlands international moving to Barcelona in a £65m deal in 2019 but the Premier League club have been warned that his signing would be difficult after failing to qualify for ...
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Kenny joins Hertha Berlin after leaving Everton

Jonjoe Kenny of Everton during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at London Stadium on April 03, 2022 in London, England.Former Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny has joined Hertha Berlin on a three-year contract after turning down an offer to extend his stay at Goodison Park. The 25-year-old, who made 21 appearances last season, was offered renewed terms by the Toffees but has opted for a new challenge in the Bundesliga with a club who finished one place above the relegation zone. “The club made it clear how much they wanted me. I’m pleased to be here,” the right-back, who spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Schalke, told herthabsc.com.  
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Former Chelsea star to Undergo Roma Medical on Monday ahead of reunion with Jose Mourinho

Manchester United's Nemanja Matic laughs during the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester United at Turf Moor on February 8, 2022 in Burnley, United Kingdom.Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic will undergo his medical with Roma tomorrow, according to Sky Sport Italia.The Serbia international will join José Mourinho’s side on a free transfer from the Red Devils. The coach and the midfielder will reunite for the third time after spells with Chelsea and at Old Trafford.Sky Sport Italia reports, via Football Italia, that the 33-year-old will arrive in the capital on Moday to undergo his medical with the Giallorossi and sign a one-year contract.The deal comes with an option to extend his contract at the club for one more season. Matic will reportedly get ...
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Haaland reveals motivation behind Man City move

  Erling Haaland of Norway looks on during the UEFA Nations League League B Group 4 match between Sweden and Norway at Friends Arena on June 5, 2022 in Solna, Sweden.Erling Haaland has hailed Manchester City as a ‘perfect fit’ after being unveiled as the club’s newest signing. Haaland, 21, joins the Premier League champions in a £51million move from Borussia Dortmund, where he scored 86 goals in 89 games over three seasons. The Norway striker follows in the footsteps of his father Alfie, who played for City between 2000 and 2003. “This is a proud day for me and my family,” Haaland said upon the confirmation of his signing with City, whom the 21-year-old has joined on a five-year deal.“I have always watched City and have loved doing so in recent seasons. You...
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Spurs show interest in £51 million Premier League star

 Richarlison of Brazil in action during the international friendly match between Japan and Brazil at National Stadium on June 6, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Everton forward Richarlison this summer, according to reports.  As per The Athletic, the Lilywhites have identified the Brazilian as a target as they look to bolster their offensive ranks. Richarlison, 25, was crucial to Everton’s late survival push and has been linked with a number of clubs in recent weeks, including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. According to the report, though, Spurs are ready to make an offer for the Brazil international, but only at what they deem to be the right price. A fee of £51 million had been widely reported as the highest amount that Spur...
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Liverpool agree fee for Darwin Nunez

Darwin Nunez of SL Benfica in action during the Liga Bwin match between SL Benfica and FC Porto at Estadio da Luz on May 7, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. Liverpool have agreed a fee for Benfica’s Darwin Nunez understood to be worth €75 million (£64.1 million), with a further €25 million (£21.4 million) in potential add-ons.Nunez, 22, is set to sign a six-year deal with Liverpool and will undergo a medical on Monday.Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward has spent the weekend in Lisbon negotiating with Benfica president Rui Costa.Nunez, meanwhile, has been on international duty with Uruguay but was left out of their squad for a friendly against Panama on Saturday and flew to Madrid where he has been waiting for the finer details of the deal to be ironed out.The Athletic reported on Thursd...
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Man Utd submit £38m offer to sign winger after Erik ten Hag request

Antony of Ajax celebrates the national championship after the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and sc Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on May 11, 2022 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Manchester United have submitted a €45 million (£38.4m) offer for Ajax winger Antony, according to reports in Brazil.The 22-year-old winger was one of Ajax’s star performers under Erik ten Hag last season with 12 goals and 10 assists in 33 matches.Ten Hag worked with Anthony for two seasons at Ajax and the new United manager is keen to bring the winger to Old Trafford.According to Brazil’s Jorge Nicola, Ten Hag has told United’s hierarchy that Antony is his first-choice target to strengthen his attack and the club have now submitted a €45m (£38.4m) bid to Ajax.The Eredivisie champions have yet to r...
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Real Madrid beat Liverpool to sign Tchouameni

Aurelien Tchouameni of France controls a ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between Croatia and France at Stadion Poljud on June 6, 2022 in Split, Croatia.Real Madrid have signed the highly rated France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco on a six-year contract, it has been announced.The Champions League winners have agreed to pay a transfer fee of around €80 million to sign Tchouameni, 22, after seeing off competition from European rivals to land the player.ESPN reported that Madrid and Monaco reached an agreement for the deal on Tuesday with the midfielder opting to join the Spanish champions over Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.The midfielder will undergo his medical at the club on Tuesday which will be followed by a news conference. #WelcomeTchouamén...
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Raphinha has already told Arsenal what they must offer to sign him

Leeds United's Raphinha applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on May 15, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Leeds star Raphinha says playing time will be key in deciding his next club, amid links with Arsenal.The Brazilian is expected to leave Elland Road this summer after another fine season, with Leeds reportedly holding out for around £50million for their star player.Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also been credited with interest and, last week, Raphinha addressed his future."I have a contract with Leeds until 2024, my future is in the hands of [agent] Deco and Leeds," he said."I have my mind set on the national team, on the game and also on my vacations. I have a contract with Leeds and this issue is resolved by...
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AC Milan are working on two signings from Lille

Renato SANCHES of Lille and Sven BOTMAN of Lille before the Ligue 1 match between Angers SCO and Lille OSC at Stade Raymond Kopa on May 23, 2021 in Angers, France.AC Milan are hoping to confirm the signings of Sven Botman and Renato Sanches from Lille by the end of this week.Renato SanchesAfter disappointing spells at Bayern Munich and on-loan at Swansea City, Renato Sanches revived his career at Lille FC.Renato Sanches joined the French side for 25 million pounds from Munich in the January transfer window of 2019. He has played 67 games for the club so far, scoring six goals.The 24-year-old midfielder played a starring role in Les Dogues’ Ligue 1 triumph during the 2021-22 season. His performances for the French club also impressed Portugal manager Fernando Santos, who included him in the...
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Matt Targett completes medical with Newcastle United

 Newcastle United's Matt Targett during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 15, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Matt Targett has completed a medical at Newcastle United ahead of joining the club on a permanent deal this summer, according to Sky Sports News. The 26-year-old spent the latter half of last season on loan at Newcastle and played in every game he was available for. Eddie Howe had high praise for him but Newcastle took some time before agreeing to take up the option to sign him on a permanent deal. The club considered bringing in a more progressive left-back but they have ultimately decided to go ahead and sign Targett. It has been claimed that the defender has now completed his medical at Newcastle toda...
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Pep Guardiola comments on Lewandowski to Barca

 Robert Lewandowski arrives with head coach Josep Guardiola for the FC Bayern Muenchen team presentation at Bayern's trainings ground Saebener Strasse on July 16, 2015 in Munich, Germany.Barcelona legend and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke to the press at a golf event in Spain and was asked about the non-stopping rumors of his former player at Bayern Munich Robert Lewandowski possibly joining Barca this summer. Lewandowski has made it publicly clear in multiple occasions that he wants to leave the German club and several reports say he has already agreed personal terms with the Blaugrana, but Bayern remain firm in their stance that they will keep the Polish striker is part of the plans for next season, which is the final year of his contract. It is certainly a compl...
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Liverpool reject Bayern Munich’s opening bid 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 have rejected an offer from Bayern Munich for Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 90min can confirm.Mane has entered the final year of his contract at Anfield and has made it clear he wants to leave, although he has vowed to stop discussing his situation in public after claiming some comments he made on his exit were misinterpreted.Bayern Munich are keen to sign Mane this summer and the Bundesliga giants have presented Liverpool with an opening offer that fell well below the Reds' asking price.Sources close to the situation have confirmed that Liverpool wasted little time in turning down the bid and have made it clear to M...
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