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Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Liverpool’s interest in Kylian Mbappe

Manager Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool after Liverpool's victory in The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022 in London, England.Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool are interested in signing Kylian Mbappe but admits the club cannot compete with Real Madrid for the Paris Saint-Germain forward.The 23-year-old’s contract with PSG expires at the end of the season and it’s understood that the forward has now reached an agreement to join Madrid on a free transfer this summer.Reports in Spain have claimed that Liverpool made a late approach for Mbappe but while the France international is flattered by the interest from the Champions League finalists, he is intent on joining Madrid.Klopp, meanwhile, concedes that he would love Mbappe in his squad but says Liverp...
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Kylian Mbappe agrees Real Madrid deal after rejecting late Liverpool approach

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian MBappe receives the Best Ligue 1 Player award during the TV show on May 15, 2022 in Paris, as part of the 30th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony.Kylian Mbappe has agreed a deal to join Real Madrid this summer after turning down a late approach from Liverpool, according to reports in Spain.The 23-year-old is out of contract with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season and is not expected to agree a new deal.Both Real Madrid and Liverpool were reportedly keen on securing the France international, while PSG have been desperately trying to tie the forward down to anew deal.However, Marca report that Mbappe has chosen to join Madrid and has agreed a contract with the Spanish champions.The re...
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Real Madrid attacker wanted by Bundesliga giants in summer move

Sergio Arribas of Real Madrid Castilla runs with the ball during the Primera RFEF Group 2 match between Real Madrid Castilla and Linares Deportivo at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on February 27, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing Sergio Arribas from Real Madrid in the summer.According to a report by Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Sergio Arribas is the subject of interest from Borussia Dortmund over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Spanish attacker could leave Real Madrid ahead of the 2022/23 season, searching for regular playing time at the first-team level.Sergio Arribas went through his formative years at three Spanish clubs, spending most of his time at Real Madrid after moving to La Fabrica from Leganes in 201...
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Ancelotti confirms Hazard transfer plan after Madrid exit speculation

Real Madrid's Belgian forward Eden Hazard (R) celebrates with Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 16 first leg football match between Elche CF and Real Madrid CF at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche on January 20, 2022.Eden Hazard will not be leaving Real Madrid during the summer transfer window, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.Chelsea and Arsenal were rumoured to be considering a bid for the Belgian winger, who has struggled since leaving Stamford Bridge in a big-money move to the LaLiga champions.“We haven't talked about it,” confirmed Ancelotti on Saturday.“His plan is quite clear, he will stay and do so with a lot of motivation because he hasn't had a good time in recent years and he wants to show his quality. He will stay t...
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Romelu Lukaku blasts own agent for suggesting transfer talks with Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea celebrates scoring the third goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road on May 11, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Romelu Lukaku has appeared to lash out at his agent Federico Pastorello after it was claimed that they were keen to open negotiations over a summer transfer back to Italy.The Chelsea striker, who celebrated his 29th birthday on Friday (May 13), took to Instagram with a strongly-worded message after Thomas Tuchel was forced to respond to quotes made by Pastorello this week.With Tuchel openly baffled by Pastorello's comments over potential negotiations with new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, Lukaku wasted no time in trying to clear the air during a campaign in which he has already apologised to supporters.Lukaku wrote ...
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Official: Barca sell Coutinho to Aston Villa for €20 million

Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 10, 2022 in Birmingham, England.Barcelona have confirmed that Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move to Premier League side Aston Villa.The Brazilian left for Villa Park in a loan deal in January and has now joined the club in a deal worth €20 million.Coutinho has signed a contract with Steven Gerrard’s side until 2026Here’s the club’s official statement:“FC Barcelona and Aston Villa have reached an agreement to transfer Philippe Coutinho for 20 million euro. The club have inserted a 50% sell-on clause for any future sale of the player.“FC Barcelona would like to publicly state their thanks to Philippe Coutinho for his commitment and dedication, and wis...
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Aston Villa ‘agree €20m deal’ to sign Philippe Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 10, 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona for €20 million (£17.2m).The Guardian is reporting that a deal has been agreed which will see the 29-year-old’s loan move to Villa Park turn into a permanent one this summer.The newspaper states that the opportunity to continue working under his former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard was key to the Brazilian’s decision to accept the transfer.The 29-year-old has impressed during his loan spell in the Midlands after recording four goals and three assists for Gerrard’s outfit since singing in January,Coutinho left Anfield for Barcelona fo...
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Tottenham interested in signing Everton trio amid club’s relegation battle

 Wolverhampton Wanderers' English defender Conor Coady (2L) stands amongst Everton's English defender Mason Holgate (L) Everton's Brazilian striker Richarlison (2L) and Everton's English midfielder Ben Godfrey during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on March 13, 2022.Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing three players from Everton should the Toffees get relegated from the Premier League. The Telegraph report that defender Ben Godfrey and forwards Richarlison and Anthony Gordon are the names Antonio Conte’s side will look to buy in the summer. Everton are just a point clear of the drop with just four matches remaining, although they do have a gam...
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Chelsea defender Rudiger set to complete free transfer to Real Madrid

 Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates 0-2 during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2022 in Madrid Spain.Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is set to complete his free transfer to Real Madrid, according to reports. The German international is believed to have completed a medical and signed a four-year contract with the Spanish giants worth €9-10million (£8m) per year – after tax – with a €400m release clause, according to The Athletic.  Real Madrid will announce the deal after the Champions League final with Rudiger currently preparing for key Premier League games with the Blues in addition to Saturday’s FA Cup final against Liverpool. Rudiger leaves Chelsea after five years at Stamford Br...
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Report: Arsenal could now sign ‘perfect’ striker for £51m after asking price slashed

Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A football match between FC Internazionale and Empoli FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in San Siro, Milano, Italy on May 06,2022.Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur will have to pay €60 million (£51.37 million) for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in the summer transfer window, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.The report in the Italian publication, as translated by The Sun, has reported that Inter have now decided to sell Martinez for €60 million (£51.37 million) due to financial issues.Mundo Deportivo reported in March that Inter were looking for €70 million (£59.94m) for Martinez, but it seems that the price has now dropped.The Times reported earlier this month that Arsenal and Tottenham are in...
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Manchester City on the verge of completing deal to sign Real Madrid target

07 May 2022, Bavaria, Fürth: Soccer: Bundesliga, SpVgg Greuther Fürth - Borussia Dortmund, Matchday 33, at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer. Dortmund's Erling Haaland.Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of confirming the deal to sign Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland this week.According to a report from The Athletic, Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Erling Haaland and a move to the Etihad Stadium could be imminent. The Premier League champions are ready to trigger the striker’s reported €75 million release clause, and the deal could be officiated this week.The potential capture of Haaland ahead of Real Madrid and other suitors could serve as a massive boost for a Manchester City side in the same week they were boosted by Liverpool’s draw with Tottenham Hotspur...
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Napoli interested in Granada goalkeeper Luis Maximiano

Luis Maximiano of Granada CF warms up prior the LaLiga Santander match between Granada CF and RC Celta de Vigo at Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on May 01, 2022 in Granada, Spain.Granada have endured a tough season, currently on their thrid manager of the campaign in Aitor Karanka. Yet there’s no doubt it would have been trickier if they hadn’t had Luis Maximiano in goal.The Portuguese ‘keeper signed for Granada last summer as a relative unknown in Spain, but has since impressed with Los Nazaries. In a team struggling towards the bottom of the table, Maximiano has come up big for his team time and again with excellent stops.It hasn’t gone unnoticed. Reports from Il Mattino in Italy were picked up by Estadio Deportivo, which tell of the interest of Napoli. Luciano Spalletti’s side wouldn’t b...
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Barcelona reportedly set £58m asking price for Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on April 24, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona have reportedly slapped a £58m price tag on the head of midfielder Frenkie de Jong ahead of the summer transfer window.The Netherlands international is having to compete with the likes of Gavi and Pedri for his spot in the middle but has remained a key player for the Blaugrana since the arrival of Xavi.De Jong has registered four goals and five assists in 44 appearances for Barcelona in the 2021-22 campaign - starting 27 of his side's La Liga matches so far.However, De Jong's future has been called into question over the past few weeks, with incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag supposedly keen to ...
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Arsenal lead Victor Osimhen transfer chase with Man Utd and Newcastle ‘following closely’

Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli gestures during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and US Sassuolo at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 30, 2022 in Naples, Italy. Arsenal are currently leading Manchester United and Newcastle in the race to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen ahead of next season, according to reports. The Gunners are said to be in the market for a new first-choice striker and are believed to be keen admirers of Osimhen, who has chipped in with 17 goals in all competitions since the beginning of the campaign.Arsenal tried to improve their attacking ranks in January by chasing a move for Dusan Vlahovic, who eventually chose to join Juventus from Fiorentina in spite of the north London club's best efforts. They are now looking to bring in Osimhen from Napoli and have ...
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Real Betis reportedly in talks over Isco move

Isco Alarcon of Real Madrid reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at Estadio El Sadar on April 20, 2022 in Pamplona, Spain. Real Betis are reportedly in talks over bringing Real Madrid playmaker Isco to the club as a free agent this summer.The 30-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the Bernabeu over the past couple of years and sees his contract in the Spanish capital expire at the end of the season.Isco is expected to be one of several players cut from Real Madrid's wage bill this summer, with the former Malaga man making just 15 appearances across all competitions this term - scoring twice.According to Marca, Betis have now entered discussions over signing Isco on a free transfer, but a move will hinge on whether Manuel Pellegrini's...
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Arsenal have Roma belief as they plot Tammy Abraham return bid on one condition

Tammy Abraham of AS Roma gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2022 in Milan, Italy.Arsenal believe Roma would be willing to cash in on Tammy Abraham with Mikel Arteta planning to return for the striker in the summer, according to reports.Abraham, 24, joined Chelsea as a seven-year-old, and made 82 appearances for the first team, scoring 30 goals for the Blues in all competitions. However, with Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner joining over the last two summers, he was way down the pecking order at the club and left for pastures new.He moved to Roma in a £34million deal, and has massively impressed in the Italian capital with 24 goals in 45 games. With Arsenal set to lose Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah in...
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Inter sound out move for De Paul

Rodrigo de Paul of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Granada CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on April 20, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Inter are keen to make a loan move for Rodrigo De Paul, whose start at Atletico Madrid has been a little underwhelming.The 27-year-old Argentinian midfielder joined Diego Simeone’s side from Udinese last summer in a deal worth around €35m. He signed a five-year contract and expectations were high, but things have been a little disappointing in Spain this season.As detailed by La Gazzetta dello Sport, two weeks ago Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio spoke to De Paul’s entourage to sound out a possible deal, keen to bring the Argentinian to the Lombardy capital in the summer.It’s likely th...
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Real Madrid reportedly reject Kylian Mbappe wage demands

Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the Ligue 1 match between Angers SCO and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Raymond Kopa on April 20, 2022 in Angers, France.Real Madrid have rejected Kylian Mbappe's wage demands ahead of a potential free transfer move from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, according to Guillem Balague.The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu at the end of the season following the expiration of his current deal in Paris, with it being widely reported that the forward is Real's primary transfer target.However, despite suggestions that an agreement had already been in place between player and club, Balague has reported that Los Blancos have rejected the latest demands from Mbappe.The journalist has suggested that Mbappe and his representatives have dem...
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Barcelona keen on extending stay of 31-year-old forward

Luuk de Jong of FC Barcelona, Kevin Trapp of Eintracht Frankfurt during the UEFA Europa League Quarter-Finals, Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou stadium on April 14, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are reportedly keen on keeping hold of 31-year-old Dutch forward Luuk de Jong beyond the summer.According to a report by Spanish publication SPORT, Luuk de Jong could be set to stay put at Barcelona beyond the summer transfer window. The 31-year-old forward has left an indelible mark at Camp Nou, prompting the Blaugrana to consider re-signing him on loan from Sevilla in a few months.Luuk de Jong joined Barcelona on loan from Sevilla on deadline day in last summer’s transfer window in a surprising move as the Blaugrana sought a cost-...
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Aston Villa face Man United competition in pursuit of Kalvin Phillips

Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United warms up at half-time during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.The Leeds United midfielder is expected to be a primary target for Steven Gerrard as he looks to strengthen the spine of Villa’s team.But reports in the north-west suggest Phillips will also be on United’s radar, with the Red Devils set for a significant squad overhaul.Midfield has been identified as a key area for improvement by Gerrard, who saw Villa fail with a £25million bid for Brighton’s Yves Bissouma during the January window.Phillips has long been admired at Villa Park and was among the club’s targets following promotion in 2019, before the signings of Marvelous Nakamba and Douglas Luiz.The lat...
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