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PSG willing to offer Pogba huge salary to join on free from Man United

Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on August 14, 2021 in Manchester, England.Paris Saint-Germain are willing to pay Paul Pogba €600,000 a week (£510,000) for the start of the 2022/23 season, as they seek to ensure his signing by outspending rivals.Many close to the player had expected the French club to come in this summer, presenting Manchester United with a problem, but the arrival of Lionel Messi changed that.PSG remain keen to sign Pogba, though, especially since they want a core of Parisian locals alongside the global stars.The 28-year-old is available on a Bosman at the end of this season, and his preference is to leave Old Trafford. Pogba would favour a move to one of Barcelona or...
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Leicester City signs Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton

Jannik Vestergaard poses after signing for Leicester City at Seagrave on August 13, 2021 in Barrow On Soar, England.Leicester Reinforced their defence ahead of the new Premier League season with the signing of Danish international Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton on Friday.The 29-year-old moves to the King Power Stadium for a reported fee of £15 million (€17.6 million) and has agreed a deal until 2024.“It’s a special club that has done very well over many years and I think the project is very, very exciting, even from the outside looking in,” said Vestergaard on joining the FA Cup winners. Leicester were in need of cover at centre-back after Wesley Fofana suffered a broken leg in pre-season, while Jonny Evans missed last weekend’s Community Shield win over Manchester City as the Northe...
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Lionel Messi signs for Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi sign his 2 year contract with Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al Khelaifi on August 10, 2021 in Paris, France. Lionel Messi finalized agreement on his Paris Saint-Germain contract and arrived in the French capital on Tuesday to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with Barcelona.The Argentine player is set to earn around 35 million euros ($41 million) net annually. Dozens of PSG fans gathered at Le Bourget Airport in Paris to welcome Messi, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring “Ici c’est Paris” — “Here is Paris.”The 34-year-old Argentina star has agreed a two-year deal with the option for a further season.Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, also confirmed his son was moving to PSG in a brief exchange with reporters at Josep Tarradella...
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Messi agrees deal to join Paris Saint-Germain

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi cries during a press conference at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 8, 2021.Lionel Messi is traveling to France after agreeing to join Paris Saint-Germain, a person with knowledge of the negotiations has told Football Flame, paving the way for one of the game’s greats to play for a new club after spending his entire career at Barcelona.The 34-year-old Argentina star is set to agree a two-year contract with the option for a further season, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the contract ahead of it being signed and the official announcement. Messi is set to earn around 35 million euros ($41 million) net annually, the person said.Messi became the most desired free agent in soccer history after his Barcelona...
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Joe Willock set for Newcastle return after fee agreed with Arsenal

Joe Willock of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on January 05, 2021 in St Albans, England.Newcastle United have agreed a fee in excess of £20 million with Arsenal to bring midfielder Joe Willock back to Tyneside, according to reports.Willock, 21, spent a productive loan spell at St James' Park last season, scoring eight goals to ensure the  preserved their Premier League status.Manager Steve Bruce has made no secret of his desire to bring the England Under 21 international back to the north-east and Press Association and BBC both reported Sunday that a fee has been agreed between the two clubs.Willock was absent from Arsenal’s matchday squad for their pre-season defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with manager Mikel Arteta coy when asked about a potential move.“Wi...
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Lautaro Martinez rejects Tottenham move

Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 08, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Inter striker Lautaro Martinez has rejected the chance to join Tottenham this summer, according to the Argentine's agent.Amid all the chaos of Lionel Messi saying his goodbyes to Barcelona, up popped a story saying Spurs had agreed a fee of over £60m to sign Martinez, whom they hoped to line up alongside wantaway hitman Harry Kane.Inter then left the final decision up to Martinez, and according to his agent Alejandro Camano, the 23-year-old has rejected the chance to head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.“Lautaro is happy at Inter and in Italy," Camano told Cesar Luis Merlo. "His ...
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Report: Chelsea closing in on big-money Romelu Lukaku deal

Romelu Lukaku of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 21, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement with Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku.The Blues are desperate to sign a new centre-forward this summer and had been strongly linked with Erling Braut Haaland before Borussia Dortmund closed the door on a move.Lukaku has since emerged as the club's leading target, with the Blues thought to be prepared to pay in the region of €110m (£93.5m) for his services in the current market.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are 'confident' of signing the Belgium international 'in the next few days', with the two clubs ...
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Merih Demiral joins Atalanta on loan

Juventus player Merih Demiral during the friendly match between Juventus and Cesena at JTC on July 24, 2021 in Turin, Italy.For the second consecutive summer, Juventus is sending a young central defender to Atalanta on loan. We await to see the result of it, with the potential of it going a lot like what we’ve seen play out over the last 10 months in Bergamo.Juventus announced Friday that 23-year-old Turkish defender Merih Demiral has joined Atalanta on loan with an option to buy. There were no financial details included in Juve’s announcement of Demiral’s move to Atalanta, but it has been previously reported that the initial loan deal will cost €3 million with there being an option to buy for €28 million.In turn, the domino that needed to happen for Demiral’s move to Atalanta go thro...
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PSG confident signing Lionel Messi would be profitable and hope to complete deal

Neymar Jr and Mauricio Pochettino react during a Paris Saint-Germain training session at Ooredoo center on January 29, 2021 in Paris, France.Paris St Germain are confident signing Lionel Messi would be profitable in the long run and hope to complete a deal within a week.Barcelona announced on Thursday night that the Argentina superstar would be leaving the Nou Camp, with financial restrictions preventing them from offering him a new contract.La Liga has a salary cap, calculated based on a club’s financial health, which was reduced in November in the wake of the financial pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and Barca have been hit hard.PSG were understood to initially be of the view that a deal could not be done when the announcement came, but sources close to the matter say a direct...
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Man City sign £100m Grealish from Villa

Manchester City unveil new signing Jack Grealish at Manchester City Football Academy on August 05, 2021 in Manchester, England.Manchester City have signed England midfielder Jack Grealish from Aston Villa for a British record £100m.The 25-year-old joins the Premier League champions on six-year contract and will wear the number 10 shirt recently vacated by Sergio Aguero.The fee surpasses the £89m Manchester United paid to re-sign midfielder Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016."City are the best team in the country with a manager considered to be the best in the world," said Grealish."It's a dream come true to be part of this club."The move makes Grealish the ninth most expensive footballer in history.He could make his debut for Pep Guardiola's side in Saturday's Community Shield against Leices...
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Southampton make enquiry for Chelsea striker following Danny Ings’ shock Aston Villa move

Tammy Abraham of Chelsea celebrates with the Champions League Trophy during the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.Southampton have contacted Chelsea regarding the availability of Tammy Abraham, talkSPORT reports.Following Danny Ings’ departure to Villa Park, the Saints are left with the challenge of bolstering their attacking options and are keen on luring Abraham to St Mary’s.Despite receiving £30 million from Aston Villa for the sale of Ings, it is believed Southampton would prefer a loan deal, but Chelsea are determined to seek a permanent buyer.Although Abraham finished last season as Chelsea’s joint-top goalscorer with 12 goals alongside Timo Werner, the 23-year-old is likely to find first-team op...
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Inter Milan want two Chelsea stars in mega Romelu Lukaku deal

Marcos Alonso and Davide Zappacosta of Chelsea during a training session at Carton House Golf Club on July 21, 2021 in Maynooth, Ireland.Inter Milan have reportedly asked for not one but TWO Chelsea stars in the mega Romelu Lukaku deal.Lukaku has been strongly linked with a stunning move to Chelsea, with Thomas Tuchel hellbent on snapping up a star strike ahead of the new season.After failing to lure Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland to Stamford Bridge, the club have turned to Lukaku who won't come cheap.The Serie A giants have slapped a massive £100 million price tag on their prized asset amid interest from the Premier League side.But it appears Inter will consider a players-plus-cash offer, according to The Independent.They claim that Lukaku has an agreement on personal terms with his f...
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Aston Villa finalise £30m signing of Leon Bailey

Leon Bailey of Bayer Leverkusen celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Koeln at BayArena on April 17, 2021 in Leverkusen, Germany.Aston Villa have completed the signing of Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey in a transfer believed to be worth in the region of £30m.Villa had already confirmed an agreement was in place to sign the 23-year-old Jamaica international and the player has now put pen to paper on a four-year contract until 2025.“Leon is a hugely exciting young striker with great pace and creativity,” manager Dean Smith told AVFC.co.uk. “He has enjoyed a successful career at Leverkusen and we are now looking forward to watching him show his skills and talents for Aston Villa in the Premier League.”Bailey arr...
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Chelsea FC fail with two bids for 28-year-old Belgian striker – report

Romelu Lukaku of Belgium celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Belgium and Russia on June 12, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.Chelsea FC have had two bids rejected by Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, according to a report in England.The Athletic is reporting that the Blues are looking to complete a deal to bring Lukaku back to the south west London side almost seven years after he completed a move to Everton.The same article states that Chelsea FC are hoping to capitalise on Inter’s perilous financial situation by raiding the San Siro outfit for their top goal-scorer.According to the same story, the Champions League winners are considering other striker options after their failure to reach an agreement with Borussia...
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Torino join Lazio and Atalanta in Brekalo race

Josip Brekalo of Wolfsburg reacts during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and VfL Wolfsburg at Opel Arena on January 19, 2021 in Mainz, Germany.Wolfsburg admit Josip Brekalo has asked to leave the club, with Lazio, Torino and Atalanta among those interested, but not at a fee of €15m.The Croatia international has been heavily linked with a move to Serie A, although there is also potential for La Liga with Sevilla, Real Betis and Real Sociedad.“The player has expressed a desire to change clubs,” confirmed Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schafer to Sportbuzzer.Now German site Kicker claims that Torino are also in the running, after weeks of Lazio pursuit, while Atalanta consider the 23-year-old a possible transfer target too.The asking price is believed to be €15m plus performa...
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Lautaro Martinez’s stance on Arsenal transfer as striker has change of heart

Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and FC Crotone at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 03, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Lautaro Martinez is reportedly open to a move to Arsenal this summer as the striker's future at Inter Milan has been thrown in doubt.The Gunners are looking to add a striker to their ranks during the transfer window with Tammy Abraham and Martinez the two standout candidates.Mikel Arteta's men have made an enquiry about the Argentinian forward with the Serie A club open to selling their prized asset if their £77million valuation is met.And The Athletic claim that the 23-year-old would be interested in a switch to the Emirates in what would be a 'straightforward' deal if Arsenal can ag...
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Arsenal to offer New Deal to Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka of Switzerland poses for a photograph with their Heineken "Star of the Match" award after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between France and Switzerland at National Arena on June 28, 2021 in Bucharest, Romania.Arsenal are prepared to offer Granit Xhaka a new contract after Roma failed to put in an acceptable offer for him, according to The Athletic.The midfielder’s future at Arsenal has been under the scanner all summer due to serious interest shown by Roma.Jose Mourinho wants Xhaka at the Stadio Olimpico next season and the Serie A giants have been pushing to land the Swiss international this summer.The 28-year-old has also agreed on personal terms with Roma and is keen on the move but for the moment the Giallorossi are yet to table a bid that would convince...
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Manchester City edge closer to completing deal for Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish of England poses during the official UEFA Euro 2020 media access day at St George's Park Futsal Arena on June 08, 2021 in Burton upon Trent, England.Manchester City are edging closer towards a deal for Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Premier League champions are now in direct negotiations with Villa for the England international, with a decision on his future to be made in the coming days.Several reports, including from The Athletic, suggest that a deal to bring Grealish to the Etihad Stadium is at an advanced stage. City have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old. Grealish is one of their main targets this summer, alongside Tottenham striker Harry Kane.  Grealish’s reputation has risen since Aston Villa’s return to the Premier ...
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Alphonse Areola: West Ham sign Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper on loan

Alphonse Areola of France poses for a potrait at the team hotel during the official FIFA World Cup 2018 portrait session at on June 11, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.West Ham have completed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on loan.The 28-year-old moves to east London on an initial season-long deal, with the option to make the transfer permanent in the summer of 2022.Areola spent last season on loan at Fulham, making 36 appearances in the Premier League.Areola said: “I’m happy. For me it was the best opportunity to sign for this Club, to sign for West Ham and to try my best to help the team.“West Ham did a big season last year. Obviously we have the Europa League and the Premier League and the two cups, so it will be a tough season and a long season but I think we’re g...
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Manchester United reach deal to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid

Raphael Varane of Real Madrid runs in the field during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Atalanta and Real Madrid at Gewiss Stadium on February 24, 2021 in Bergamo, Italy.Manchester United have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign centre-back Raphael Varane.Having completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho in a £73million deal last week, the 28-year-old is set to be the next arrival.United have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Real Madrid for long-standing defensive target Varane to head to the Premier League.The Old Trafford giants said in a statement: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of French international defender and World Cup winner, Raphael Varane, s...
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