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Mikel Arteta set price to sign Italy star after Arsenal’s opening bid is rejected

  Gianluca Scamacca of Italy reacts during the match between Italy and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2022 in London, England.Arsenal have seen an opening bid for Sassuolo and Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca rejected, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his attacking options this summer after offloading Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona in January and sanctioning Alexandre Lacazette’s departure. On Friday, Arsenal confirmed Lacazette had left the Emirates to return to French side Lyon. As Arteta looks to replace Aubameyang and Lacazette, Arsenal have been linked with Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. A new name has now emerged, with Italian outlet Gazzetta del...
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Bayern Munich want Liverpool to return favour and cut Sadio Mane price

 Sadio Mane of Liverpool scores their team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Villarreal and Liverpool at Estadio de la Ceramica on May 03, 2022 in Villarreal, Spain. Bayern Munich believe Liverpool should repay the favour on Sadio Mane after they allowed Thiago Alcantara to join the Reds in 2020.The German giants want to sign Mane from Liverpool and are prepared to pay €30m with possible add-ons that could take the total fee to €40m. Liverpool though value the Senegal international at €50m and are not in the mood to offer any discounts on the fee.Bayern Munich believe, according to German daily Bild, that Liverpool should be accommodating and offer a discount, in part because of how they dealt with the Reds over Thiago.The German...
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Tottenham sign Perisic on free transfer from Inter Milan

 New signing Ivan Perisic of Tottenham Hotspur poses following his signing on May 31, 2022 in Enfield, England.Tottenham Hotspur have signed Croatia international Ivan Perisic on a free transfer, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. The 33-year-old will join the north London side when his contract at Inter Milan expires at the end of June after agreeing a two-year deal. "We are delighted to announce the transfer of Ivan Perisic," said a Spurs statement."The vastly experienced Croatia international will join the club on 1 July following the expiration of his contract at Internazionale and has agreed a deal that will run until 2024." Perisic worked with Tottenham manager Antonio Conte in Italy, with the duo winning the 2020/21 Serie A title together at Inter. But he has turn...
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Three clubs ask about Martin Braithwaite – report

 Martin Braithwaite during the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, corresponding to the week 38 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 22th May 2022.Martin Braithwaite is one of a host of players expected to leave Barcelona in the summer transfer window after being told by Xavi he’s surplus to requirements. The Denmark international has said he wants to see out his contract but he’ll likely spend the season on the bench if he does stay. Three clubs have already been in touch to ask Barcelona about the forward’s availability ahead of the 2022-23 campaign. La Liga sides Celta and Valencia along with Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion are all keen on the 30-year-old, according to Mundo Deportivo. Brighton manager Graham Pott...
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Benfica ‘are reluctant to meet Arsenal’s £8.5million valuation of Bernd Leno’

Bernd Leno of Arsenal at London Colney on May 07, 2022 in London, England.Benfica are interested in signing Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno this summer but are hesitant to meet the Gunners' valuation of £8.5million.   Leno is set to leave Arsenal this summer after he lost his place in the side to Aaron Ramsdale. Arsenal have already struck a deal to bring in New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner in July. Leno made just four Premier League appearances this season while he featured only eight times across all competitions. The 30-year-old is eager to get back into the Germany squad ahead of the World Cup but he hasn't been called up by his country since November last year. Leno joined Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen in 2018 for £22.5million and has played 125 ti...
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Christopher Nkunku breaks silence on his future amid Manchester United and PSG transfer links

 Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the final match of the DFB Cup 2022 between SC Freiburg and RB Leipzig at Olympiastadion on May 21, 2022 in Berlin, Germany.Christopher Nkunku has refused to rule out the prospect of leaving RB Leipzig this summer amid ongoing links connecting him with a move to Manchester United. The Frenchman — who scored a hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium last September — has enjoyed a truly outstanding campaign for Leipzig this term, scoring 35 goals and grabbing 20 assists in all competitions. His tally of 55 direct goal contributions means that he has averaged more than one goal involvement every game, making 51 appearances. With 20 of his 35 goals scored in ...
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Barcelona looking to sell Spanish centre-back to Getafe for €5-10 million

. Oscar Mingueza of FC Barcelona with the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou on May 10, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.With preparations for the summer transfer window in full flow, Barcelona are looking to offload players that are not part of manager Xavi Hernandez’s plans as they look to generate funds and free up space on the wage bill. Several players are likely to be shown the doors over the course of the coming weeks and one such star who is expected to be on the move is defender Oscar Mingueza. According to Diario AS, efforts are already being made to offload Mingueza as the defender has been offered to fellow La Liga club Getafe ahead of the summer window. The 23-year-old defender is a product of Barça’s La...
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Crystal Palace closing in on free agent

Sam Johnstone of West Bromwich Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City at The Hawthorns on April 09, 2022 in West Bromwich, England.Crystal Palace are on the cusp of sealing a deal for shot-stopper Sam Johnstone, according to the South London Press.The 29-year-old is currently a free agent, having left West Bromwich Albion following the expiry of his contract.Johnstone was on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur, but they shifted their focus to Southampton’s Fraser Foster.However, the England international remained in the sights of several clubs, including the Eagles, who emerged as favourites to snap him up.And Patrick Vieira’s side have made significant headway with their efforts to snap up Johnstone as they are closing in on securing a deal for...
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Newcastle planning to offer surprise player in exchange for Man United star

Dean Henderson of Manchester United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 22, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Manchester United and Newcastle United could be set to do some unlikely business.That’s according to a recent report from The Sun, who claims the Magpies are so keen to sign Man United backup goalkeeper Dean Henderson this summer, that they’re willing to lose one of their own players. Following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last year, Henderson, 25, has since found himself more and more out of favour at Old Trafford.The continued form of number one David De Gea has meant Henderson has barely had a look in all season and that could prompt him to push for a transfer during this summer’s window.One c...
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Real Madrid to Extend Vinicius Junior Amid Interest From Ligue 1

 Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates after Rodrygo of Real Madrid (not pictured) scores their sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 04, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid look set to extend Vinicius Junior amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain. Fabrizio Romano reported: “Paris Saint-Germain interested in me? I want to stay at Real Madrid. I’m close to a contract renewal. Real Madrid will enter into final stages of his contract extension until June 2028.” Madrid will extend Vinicius for a long time to help fend off other clubs from coming back for the star winger. Vinicius had an excellent campaign in 2021/22 with his highest goal and a...
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Aston Villa welcome Sevilla defender in third summer signing

 Diego Carlos Santos Silva of Sevilla FC in action during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 15, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Aston Villa have confirmed an agreement for the signing of Sevilla defender Diego Carlos. The fee is reported to be £26 million and the deal is pending a medical and the finalisation of personal terms. Aston Villa have been getting their transfer business done early this summer. Carlos is the third signing they have announced after they made Philippe Coutinho’s stay at Villa Park permanent and signed former Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara on a free transfer. This is some solid business by Aston Villa, who despite a mixed end to the season are adding to an already d...
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Seville’s Diego Carlos on Aston Villa’s radar

 Diego Carlos of Sevilla FC in action during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Athletic Club at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 22, 2022 in Seville, Spain. Villa are considering a move for Seville centre-back Diego Carlos as Steven Gerrard works to strengthen his backline. The 29-year-old is among those players being monitored though the Spanish club, who rejected a £25million bid from Newcastle in January for the Brazilian, are expected to demand a hefty fee. Burnley defender James Tarkowski remains high on Villa’s list of targets and could make a decision on his future in the coming days. The 29-year-old is set to become a free agent at the end of next month and has also attracted interest from Everton. Villa have scouted Rangers’ Calvin Bassey as they e...
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Tchouameni has informed his teammates he will go to Real Madrid — report

Aurelien Tchouameni of AS Monaco in action during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Lille OSC and AS Monaco at Stade Pierre Mauroy on May 6, 2022 in Lille, France. Since losing out on Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid have turned up the dials on other transfers, not least including Aurelien Tchouameni, the young French midfielder who has been on Real Madrid’s radar for the past few months.Tchouameni, 22, has informed his teammates at Monaco that he has made his decision on where his next destination is next season, and that is Real Madrid.That is according to reports in France, specifically. RMC Sport broke the news earlier today, while Julian Maynard of Telefoot confirmed it. Aurélien Tchouaméni has already communicated to his teammates the intention to join Real Madrid, as per @JulienMay...
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Christian Eriksen to Leicester City – Transfer hint, Brentford talks, Brendan Rodgers’ stance

Christian Eriksen of Brentford in action during the Premier League match between Everton and Brentford at Goodison Park on May 15, 2022 in Liverpool, England.The summer is almost upon us as rumours continue to swirl ahead of the transfer window opening.It could be a busy window for Leicester City with manager Brendan Rodgers being open about the need for a ‘refresh’ of his squad. He has said five or six new faces could arrive at the club before the start of next season, while other players could leave.Rodgers is hoping to bring in at least two new midfielders to ease the burden on players such as Kiernan Dewsbury Hall. “For sure, that’s an area I would say we need at least two,” he said this month .One midfielder to be linked with a summer move to the King Power Stadium is Brentford’s Chri...
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Report: Liverpool considering bid for player with £106m release clause, Chelsea on standby

Matthijs De Ligt of Juventus controls the ball during the Coppa Italia Final match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 11, 2022 in Rome, Italy.Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea are interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus in the summer transfer window, according to Calciomercato.The report in the Italian news outlet has claimed that Liverpool are considering a bid for De Ligt.Chelsea are also keen on the 22-year-old central defender and are on standby, according to the report.Calciomercato have reported that De Ligt’s current release clause at Juventus is €125 million (£105.92 million).The Netherlands international central defender reportedly has a new contract offer from Juventus which will see his release clause lowered, accordi...
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin sends message to Everton amid Arsenal transfer interest

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates after Richarlison of Everton scores his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on May 19, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Dominic Calvert-Lewin has underlined his commitment to Everton after scoring the winner that confirmed their Premier League survival.The Toffees found themselves two goals down at half-time against Crystal Palace in their penultimate game of the season on Thursday night.Roared on by the Goodison Park crowd however, Everton fought back through goals from Michael Keane and Richarlison before Calvert-Lewin’s diving header sealed all three points.The Everton striker is said to be among Arsenal’s list of striker targets with the Gunners set to lose both Alexandre Lacazette ...
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Salih Özcan undergoing Borussia Dortmund medical ahead of transfer

Salih Özcan of 1.FC Köln and Sasa Kalajdzic of VfB Stuttgart compete for the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Köln at Mercedes-Benz Arena on May 14, 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany. Borussia Dortmund are set to complete the signing of defensive midfielder Salih Özcan from FC Köln for a transfer fee in the region of ten million euros.Borussia Dortmund have made quite a splash in the transfer window already, and they are now set to complete the signing of FC Köln defensive midfielder Salih Özcan. According to BILD, the 24 year old is undergoing his medical check in Dortmund today, and his signature will cost the Black and Yellows around ten million euros.Borussia Dortmund have been looking for a new defensive midfielder to replace Axel Witsel, who will be leav...
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Liverpool and Manchester United make approach for Ajax winger Antony

Antony of AFC Ajax in action during the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen leg one football match between SL Benfica and AFC Ajax at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on February 23, 2022.Manchester United and Liverpool have both made an approach for Ajax winger Antony, according to reports in Brazil.The 22-year-old has been one of Ajax’s standout performers under Erik ten Hag this season, scoring 12 goals and registering 10 assists in 33 appearances.United are looking to bolster their attacking options after a woeful campaign and it’s understood that Ten Hag has identified Antony as a signing who could immediately improve his squad.Ten Hag has now worked with Anthony for two seasons at Ajax and the Brazil international was quick to make an impact in the Eredivisie following his arri...
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Juventus, Angel Di Maria Reportedly Agree to Terms

 Angel Di Maria of PSG celebrates his goal during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Montpellier HSC (MHSC) and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Stade de la Mosson on May 14, 2022 in Montpellier, France. Italian giant Juventus and Argentine winger Angel Di Maria have reportedly agreed to terms on a contract, according to Goal via CBS Sports Golazo. Di Maria is out of contract with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season. The contract will be a one-year deal, although with a second year option. First off, Juventus is saying goodbye to Paulo Dybala. He’s officially played his last home match for the club, and will play his last match this coming weekend. Dybala has been a mainstay in the Juventus attack for several years now, so his departure opens a major h...
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Borussia Dortmund pay tribute to departing Erling Haaland ahead of his £51m move to Manchester City

Erling Haaland of Dortmund is seen prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC at Signal Iduna Park on May 14, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany.Borussia Dortmund have paid tribute to departing striker Erling Haaland ahead of his move to Manchester City this summer. It was confirmed last week that the 21-year-old will join Pep Guardiola's side at the end of the season in a £51million move. Ahead of the last home game of the season against Hertha Berlin, Haaland was honoured in front of a full Signal Iduna Park. Before kick-off, he was given a round of applause by fans and team-mates and was then presented with a bouquet flowers and a 'Danke Haaland' poster by Dortmund chiefs.The Norwegian went on to score from the penalty spot as Dortmund came from behind ...
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