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Chelsea set to lose another talented youngster to Bayern Munich

Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Chelsea FC Training Session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 28, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.16-year-old Chelsea midfielder Emran Soglo is set to sign for Bayern Munich, according to TSS.TSS have been on the ball this summer when it comes to reporting on young players that are on the move, and it looks as though Emran Soglo is set to be the latest Chelsea academy star to jump ship.BOOM ? TSS has learned that Chelsea are set to lose 16-Year-Old Emran Soglo to BayernThe attacking midfielder who can play on the wing also. Has just been called up to England u17sChelsea must hate Bayern https://t.co/siR2dNbflI pic.twitter.com/PLKe9zUTPE— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout...
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Tottenham sign Bryan Gil as Erik Lamela joins Sevilla

Bryan Gil of SD Eibar celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during during the La Liga Santander match between Valencia CF and SD Eibar at Estadio Mestalla on May 16, 2021 in Valencia, Spain.Tottenham have signed Sevilla winger Bryan Gil, with Spurs midfielder Erik Lamela joining the Spanish club as part of the deal.Twenty-year-old Gil, who has agreed a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, made his Spain debut in March and is part of the squad at the Olympics.He made 14 La Liga appearances for Sevilla, all as a substitute.Argentina international Lamela, 29, joined Spurs from Roma for £25.7m in 2013. Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2021 in London, England.L...
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Arsenal target set to undergo medical ahead of £50 million switch

Ben White of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United at American Express Community Stadium on May 01, 2021 in Brighton, England.Ben White is reportedly pencilled in for his Arsenal medical after returning to England, with the club set to announce his £50 million signing early next week.According to Daily Mail, Arsenal will announce the capture of Ben White after the defender completes his medicals and signs a contract with the club. The Gunners had already agreed on a £50 million deal with Brighton & Hove Albion a few weeks ago, but the England star was away on his holidays since the end of UEFA Euro 2020.Arsenal are preparing well for the season ahead and earned a decent 4-1 win over Millwall in a closed-...
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Leeds United lining up loan swoop for Chelsea whizkid

Conor Gallagher of Chelsea warms up ahead of the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2019 in London, England.Leeds United are reportedly keen on signing Conor Gallagher on a loan deal from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.According to a report by The Athletic, Leeds United have set their sights swooping yet another midfielder away from Chelsea in the summer transfer window. This time around, Conor Gallagher has popped up on the Whites’ radar, with only a loan move likely for the 21-year-old whizkid. Conor Gallagher is one of the brightest young players to have emanated from the Chelsea academy in recent years. However, the young midfielder is yet to make his big break in the Blues’ first-team setup, having been sent out on three differen...
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Barcelona using Antoine Griezmann to bring four Man City players to Camp Nou

Barcelona's French midfielder Antoine Griezmann celebrates his team's second goal during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on January 17, 2021.Barcelona are reportedly trying to pursue a swap deal with Manchester City that would see Antoine Griezmann head to the Etihad - naming four players they would be interested in taking from them.The Catalans desperately need to reduce their wage bill this summer and have identified Griezmann, who rakes in a staggering £300,000 per week, as one player they could cash in on.He has only spent two years at the Nou Camp after completing a £100million switch from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid, racking up 99 appearances and scoring 35 goals in that time.And according to...
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Manchester United announce £73m Sancho signing

New signing Jadon Sancho of Manchester United is unveiled at Carrington Training Ground on July 23, 2021 in Manchester, England.England winger Jadon Sancho says joining Manchester United is "a dream come true" after he completed his £73m move from Borussia Dortmund.Sancho is the second most expensive English player of all time behind his new United team-mate Harry Maguire.He joins United on a five-year deal."I'll always be grateful to Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first-team football, although I always knew that I would return to England," 21-year-old Sancho said."The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League."This is a young and exciting squad and I know, together, we can develop into something special to...
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Aston Villa target Emile Smith Rowe signs new deal at Arsenal

Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 09, 2021 in London, England.Former Villa target Emile Smith Rowe has confirmed his future by penning a new long-term contract at Arsenal.Boss Dean Smith tried to bring the highly-rated young attacker to Villa Park earlier this summer, as two bids – the second of which totalled £30million – were turned down by the Gunners.But the 20-year-old has put any speculation on his future to bed by committing his future to the club he grew up s Smith Rowe has also been rewarded for a breakthrough campaign last term by switching numbers to No.10 for Mikel Arteta’s side.Villa Park boss Smith has already improved on the creat...
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Ozan Kabak Wanted by Several Clubs

Ozan Kabak new signing of Liverpool at AXA Training Centre on February 02, 2021 in Kirkby, England.Guardian Sports journalist Ed Aarons has tweeted that Ozan Kabak is wanted by a number of clubs in the summer transfer window including Crystal Palace, Leicester City and clubs in Germany and Spain.Turkish footballer Kabak joined Liverpool in the January 2021 transfer window and there was a clause to make the move permanent. However, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has chosen not to activate that clause meaning the Schalke player is now on other clubs radars, including Premier League duo Leicester City and Crystal Palace.Kabak struggled at Liverpool when he played in a backline without the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez through injury and did not really impress in his nine appearances. Liverpo...
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Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz rejoins AC Milan on two-year loan

AC Milan unveil renews contract with Brahim Diaz at Casa Milan on July 18, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Real Madrid's Spain midfielder Brahim Diaz has signed a two-year loan deal with AC Milan, both clubs announced on Monday."AC Milan are delighted to announce the signing of Brahim Abdelkader Diaz from Real Madrid on a temporary basis for two years," the Serie A runners-up confirmed. "The contract ties the football player to the Rossoneri Club until 30 June 2023."Diaz spent three seasons with Manchester City before joining Madrid in June 2019 for 17 million euros ($20 million).He scored two goals in 21 games in Madrid before joining Milan last season on loan, scoring seven goals in 39 appearances for the northern Italian outfit. The 21-year-old takes over the number 10 jersey from Hakan Calhanog...
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Andy Carroll and Florian Lejeune to Leave Newcastle United

Andy Carroll (L) Florian Lejeune (C) and Javier Manquillo (R) in a running drill during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on November 14, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Newcastle United pair Andy Carroll and Florian Lejeune are to leave the club this summer, Steve Bruce has confirmed.The Magpies boss said yesterday that Carroll had already departed and was assessing his options going forward while a deal was in place for Lejeune to rejoin Alaves on a permanent deal.It’s fair to say that Carroll’s return to Tyneside has not gone as hoped. The local hero, who left in 2011 to join Liverpool in a £35 million deal, returned in 2019 after he departed West Ham United. However, he only managed to make 37 appearances in his two seasons back at St Ja...
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Arsenal make move to sign La Liga star as Arteta looks to secure £93m triple swoop

Manuel Locatelli of Italy celebrates with The Henri Delaunay Trophy following his team's victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, England.Arsenal are reportedly willing to pay Sassuolo’s £34 million (€40 million) asking price for Italy’s Euro 2020 winner Manuel Locatelli. However, the Sun says the 23-year-old midfielder would prefer to join Juventus while the Telegraph claims Locatelli is keen to play Champions League football next season, which is not in the Gunners’ favour.Mikel Arteta’s men are seemingly close to landing Brighton defender Ben White and Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. The Telegraph reports Arsenal have agreed a £50m (€58m) deal for England defender White, who will commit to a con...
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William Saliba proud to join Marseille as he embarks on latest loan move from Arsenal

William SALIBA of Nice during the Ligue 1 match between OGC Nice and FC Metz at Allianz Riviera on February 21, 2021 in Nice, France.William Saliba has spoken of his pride over joining ‘one of the great French clubs’ as he embarks on his latest loan spell away from Arsenal at Marseille.The 20-year-old was signed by the Gunners for a huge £27m fee in 2019 but is yet to make his debut for the club and is now beginning his third loan move away from north London.The defender was immediately loaned back to Saint-Etienne after signing for Arsenal, spent the second half of last season with Nice and has now signed up for the 2021/22 campaign with Marseille and he is delighted to be at the club.“I am very proud to join one of the best French clubs,’ Saliba told Marseille’s official website (via Get...
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Marc Guehi completes an £18million switch from Chelsea to Crystal Palace

Reece James and Marc Guehi of Chelsea celebrates after winning the FA Youth Cup Final after the FA Youth Cup Final, second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on April 30, 2018 in London, England.Marc Guehi has completed his £18million switch from Chelsea to Crystal Palace, signing a five-year deal with the Eagles.The 21-year-old impressed across 18 months of two loans at Swansea and has now made the Selhurst Park move.Guehi becomes one of the first recruits of Patrick Vieira’s managerial tenure with the Eagles.“I’m very excited, it’s a great opportunity for me to come to such a big club in the Premier League,” said Guehi.“I’m really excited to get going. The club is taking a really exciting direction with the new gaffer that’s come in.“A lot of good young players are...
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Arsenal close in on Brighton defender Ben White

Ben White 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.Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.The 23-year-old is currently away on holiday after featuring in England’s 26-man squad for Euro 2020.Mikel Arteta has several options at centre-back already. However, the Spaniard is seeking a more comfortable partner for Gabriel on the right-hand side.White enjoyed an excellent first full season at Brighton last year. The 23-year-old had spent the last two campaigns out on loan, but Graham Potter rewarded White for his patience and efforts with a place in the starting line-up.The centre-back featured in...
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OFFICIAL: Milan Get Their Man, Finally Sign Olivier Giroud from Chelsea

New AC Milan centre-forward, France's Olivier Giroud gestures upon his arrival at La Madonnina clinic in Milan on July 16, 2021 to undergo a medical check up. - The 34-year-old World Cup winner is reported to be set to sign a two-year contract worth three million euros per season with AC Milan.Milan have officially put Olivier Giroud under the contract. The Rossoneri have completed a long chase that started right after the end of the season. They initially wanted him on a free transfer, but Chelsea unilaterally extended his expiring contract.They will pay a €1M fee if they qualify for the next Champions League and if he plays a certain number of matches, Sky Sport reports. He signed a two-year contract with an optional third season.Giroud leaves the Blues after four seasons, where he has a...
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Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard ‘is a target for Atletico Madrid’

Jesse Lingard of West Ham United celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leicester City at London Stadium on April 11, 2021 in London, England.Atletico Madrid are ready to join the race to sign Jesse Lingard if Manchester United decide to let him go this summer. The 28-year-old has reported back for pre-season training at Old Trafford amid doubts over his future.Now LaLiga champions Atletico have expressed an interest, according to 90min.West Ham are still keen on signing Lingard, with the England star keen to move in the search of regular game time.Lingard is due to hold talks with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with just a year left on his current contract.Manchester United are prepared to offer Lingard a new deal wo...
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Chelsea offer €100m to Juventus for Euro 2020 star

Federico Chiesa of Juventus FC celebrates a goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 6, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Chelsea have made a huge offer to Juventus for winger Federico Chiesa but the Italian club don’t want to sell, according to reports.The Italy international was touted back as a cheaper alternative to Jadon Sancho before Man Utd agreed a fee for the Borussia Dortmund winger earlier this month.Chiesa scored ten goals and provided eight assists for his Juventus team-mates in 26 appearances in all competitions last term.He was named in UEFA’s team of the tournament as Italy beat England on penalties in the Euro 2020 final and increase his value.Liverpool have also been linked with the 23-year-old with the Premier League outfit appa...
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Wolves ‘keeper Rui Patricio becomes Mourinho’s first signing at Roma

AS Roma new signing Rui Patricio arrives in Rome and meets AS Roma coach Josè Mourinho on July 13, 2021 in Rome, Italy.Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio has joined Roma from Wolves for an undisclosed fee.The Premier League club confirmed the deal, which Roma stated to be for an initial €11.5m (£9.8million), on Tuesday evening.Patricio, 33, becomes Jose Mourinho’s first signing since the former Tottenham boss was appointed as head coach at Roma in May.“I would like to say thank you to all Wolves fans, players and staff for your love and support since the day I joined your ‘pack,’” Patricio said in a statement.“Happy times come and go but the memories with Wolves will stay forever!“It’s not goodbye! We will be forever connected.”He added on Roma’s official website: “Roma is a big club and a new...
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Newcastle United starlet poised for loan exit

Lewis Cass of Newcastle United (5) during the Premier League Cup Final between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on May 08, 2019 in Liverpool, England. Newcastle United starlet Lewis Cass is set to take a medical as he looks to seal a loan move away to League Two side Port Vale, according to the Chronicle.The 21-year-old is part of the Magpies Under-23s set up and spent last season on loan away at then National League side Hartlepool United.Cass played a crucial role in helping Hartlepool earn promotion into League Two, and boss Dave Challinor was keen on having him at his disposal again.Owing to a strong season in Hartlepool colours the centre-back also attracted a lot of interest from several EFL clubs and from Scotland, but it appears League Two side Port Vale have won ...
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Real Madrid defender very close to Manchester United transfer

Raphael Varane of France poses during the official UEFA Euro 2020 media access day on June 10, 2021 in Rambouillet, France. (Raphael Varane of France poses during the official UEFA Euro 2020 media access day on June 10, 2021 in Rambouillet, France.Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement to sign French defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid this summer.According to Diario AS journalist Edu Cornago on Twitter, Manchester United are ‘very close’ to reaching an agreement to secure the transfer of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.The 28-year-old Varane has established himself as one of the finest modern defenders in the game after enjoying a trophy-laded ten-year spell with Real Madrid. The Frenchman has won as many as three La Liga titles and four UEFA Champ...
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