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Report: Schalke drop asking price for Liverpool target Ozan Kabak

Ozan Kabak of FC Schalke 04 looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and SV Werder Bremen at Veltins-Arena on September 26, 2020 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.Schalke 04 have reportedly lowered their asking price for rumoured Liverpool target Ozan Kabak.The 20-year-old is one of two central defenders thought to be on Liverpool's shortlist as possible January replacements for the injured Virgil van Dijk.Brighton & Hove Albion's Ben White is Jurgen Klopp's top target in that position, but the Seagulls' £50m asking price for the former Leeds United loanee could force Liverpool to look at other options.Kabak is another player on their radar, and Sport Media Set reports that Schalke would be willing to consider a bid of €30m (£27.1m) for the centre-back.The Premier League cham...
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Man Utd defender Bernard joins Salford

Di'shon Bernard of Manchester United U23s in action during a training session at Aon Training Complex on July 22, 2020 in Manchester, England.Manchester United defender Di'Shon Bernard has joined League Two Salford City on loan until January.The 19-year-old made his first-team debut in United's Europa League encounter with FC Astana last season.He also played in both United's EFL Trophy games this season, including a 6-0 win at Salford in September."I'm really happy to be here, it's a different experience for me, the first time I've been in men's football, and I just want to get going," Bernard said.
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Nathaniel Clyne joins Crystal Palace following release from Liverpool

Nathaniel Clyne of Liverpool during a training session on July 16, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana.English Defender Nathaniel Clyne has rejoined Crystal Palace on a short-term deal eight years after he left Selhurst Park.The right-back, who has been training with the squad after being released by Liverpool, made 137 appearances for the Eagles between 2008 and 2012.“I’m a London boy, this is where I grew up. I’m back home and all my family and friends are here,” he told cpfc.co.uk.“It’s surreal being back, enjoying it and hopefully I can just crack on and enjoy my football again.”Clyne earned his first England call-up under current Palace manager Roy Hodgson and made 14 international appearances.Chairman Steve Parish said: “Nathaniel is a fantastic character to have around this squad and we are...
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Brazil forward Robinho rejoins Santos on $271 a month

Robson de Souza ( Robinho ) of Istanbul Medipol Basaksehir during the Turkish Spor Toto Super Lig football match between Besiktas JK and Medipol Basaksehir FK on April 13, 2019 at the Vodafone Arena in Istanbul, Turkey.Veteran Brazilian striker Robinho has rejoined his boyhood club Santos, who he left to join Real Madrid as a 21-year-old rising star, on a short-term contract worth only slightly more than the country's minimum wage.The 36-year-old penned a five-month deal paying the nominal amount of about $271 per month with bonuses and an extension if things go well, a far cry from the hundreds of thousands he earned at some of Europe's richest clubs early in his career."This has always been my home, it's so special to come back here where my career began," he said.It is the Brazilian's t...
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Manchester United to go after Varane next summer -report

Raphael Varane of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the La Liga Santander match between Levante UD and Real Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica on October 04, 2020 in Villareal, Spain.Manchester United will target Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane next summer, according to a report from British newspaper Daily Star. Varane is under contract until the summer of 2022, so Madrid could possibly be forced to extend his deal if they truly want to be under control of Varane’s future.The Daily Star is not the most reliable outlet in England when it comes to transfer rumors, though, so Madrid fans should expect Los Blancos to offer Varane a new contract fairly soon considering his career and his quality as a football player.If United can’t sign Varane, they’d reportedly go after Red Bull Leipz...
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Report: Ousmane Dembele already in transfer talks with Juventus

Ousmane Dembele and Gonzalo Verdu during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, on 19th September 2020, in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele is reportedly in talks with Juventus over a proposed move to the Italian champions during next summer's transfer window.The France international was strongly linked with Manchester United in the latter stages of the recent market and would have allegedly moved to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on loan for the 2020-21 campaign if he had agreed to sign a new contract at Camp Nou.The World Cup winner ultimately remained with Ronald Koeman's side, but he has only played 20 minutes of La Liga football this season, and his long-term future at the club is unclear.According to Cataluyna R...
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Free agent Goetze joins PSV Eindhoven

Mario Gotze of PSV during the Contract singing PSV at the Philips Stadium on October 6, 2020 in Eindhoven Netherlands.German World Cup final hero Mario Goetze, who was a free agent after Borussia Dortmund allowed him to leave, has signed a two-year contract with PSV Eindhoven.Goetze, scorer of the extra-time goal that gave Germany a 1-0 victory over Argentina in Brazil in 2014, made only five Bundesliga starts at Dortmund last season.The club decided not to offer him a new contract and, at 28, he became a free agent, which meant he could sign after the transfer window shut and after reported negotiations with Hertha Berlin went nowhere.The attacking midfielder started his career at Borussia and moved to Bayern Munich in 2013 but was allowed to return to Dortmund after three seasons.He won ...
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Bayern sign trio of Costa, Choupo-Moting and Saar

Douglas Costa of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy on 27 September 2020. Bayern Munich made a trio of transfer deadline day signings on Monday led by Juventus winger Douglas Costa and Cameroon forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting from Paris Saint-Germain. Both signed one-year contracts while the European champions also boosted their defensive options by adding French right-back Bouna Sarr to their ranks on a four-year deal. Bayern had already completed the transfer of Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca on a five-year contract over the weekend. Saar made 181 appearances for Marseille, including in the 2018 Europa League final, which the French club lost to Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old said it was a "dream come true" ...
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AC Milan defender Diego Laxalt joins Celtic on loan

STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY - 2020/07/24: Diego Laxalt of AC Milan in action during the Serie A football match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC. The match ended in a 1-1 tie. Celtic have confirmed the signing of AC Milan wing-back Diego Laxalt on a one-year loan. The Uruguay internationalist is Neil Lennon's sixth summer signing after permanent deals were concluded for Albian Ajeti, David Turnbull and Vasilis Barkas, while Shane Duffy and Moi Elyounoussi joined on loan from Brighton and Southampton respectively. The 27-year-old spent the first half of last season on loan at Bologna and made six appearances for the Rossoneri after returning to Milan, most of them via the substitute's bench. There will be one familiar face in the Parkhead dressing room for Laxalt, who play...
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Cavani joins Manchester United on deadline day

Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrates its two hundredths goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girondins Bordeaux at Parc des Princes on February 23, 2020 in Paris, France. Manchester United swooped for Edinson Cavani among four signings on Monday, but Arsenal completed the biggest deal of transfer deadline day with the arrival of midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid. United were under the spotlight to respond to a humiliating 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. Dutch international midfielder Donny van de Beek had been the only addition to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad prior to Monday's arrival of Cavani, Alex Telles, Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri. Cavani, 33, has been a free agent since leaving Paris ...
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Paris Saint-Germain sign Rafinha from Barcelona

Rafa Alcantara 'Rafinha' of Celta de Vigo(loan) in action during the Liga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Levante UD at Abanca Balaidos Stadium on July 16, 2020 in Vigo, Spain. Rafinha has joined reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona. The 27-year-old made 29 appearances on loan at Celta Vigo last season after winning four La Liga titles at Camp Nou. The midfielder's contract was due to expire next summer and he had not made an appearance under new Barca coach Ronald Koeman this season. Brazil international Rafinha is the brother of recent Liverpool signing Thiago Alcantara and came through the Catalans' youth system to make his senior debut in 2014. He was an unused sub as Barca lifted the 2015 Champions League title and he had further loan spells at...
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Chelsea midfielder completes Serie A return as Napoli secure loan deal

Tiemoue Bakayoko #6 of Monaco(loan) during the Nimes V Monaco, French Ligue 1, regular season match at Stade des Costieres on February 1st 2020, Nimes, France. Napoli have completed the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea, who has joined the Serie A outfit on a season-long loan deal. Tiemoue Bakayoko is set for yet another loan spell as the midfielder finds a temporary new home at Napoli. The Chelsea star has penned a season long-loan deal with the Serie A outfit, becoming the third major signing for the club, after Leonardo Candellone and striker Victor Osimhen. For Chelsea, Bakayoko’s departure is a part of the club’s massive overhaul under Frank Lampard this summer, with the Blues having already spent almost €250 million this summer.  The midfielder becomes the 11th pl...
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Spurs set to bid for Swansea’s Rodon

Rodon of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Millwall at the Liberty Stadium on October 03, 2020 in Swansea, Wales. Swansea City are expecting an offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Wales defender Joe Rodon. Spurs are looking to sign a centre-back in this transfer window and are interested in the 22-year-old. Swansea are likely to be looking for a bid of around £18-20m before agreeing to sell their prize asset. Tottenham had been considering a loan move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger and have been linked with Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar. Spurs are looking for centre back to complete their transfer business after the departure of Jan Vertonghen who joined Benfica when his contract expired at the end of last season, while Jua...
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Report: Watford keen to bring Mario Balotelli back to English football

Mario Balotelli of Brescia Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Juventus Fc and Brescia Calcio. Juventus Fc wins 2-0 over Brescia Calcio. Championship side Watford are interested in bringing Brescia striker Mario Balotelli back to English football, according to a report. The Italy international spent a combined four seasons playing for Manchester City and Liverpool, winning the Premier League title with the former in 2012. Balotelli currently plies his trade for Brescia but is looking for a move away following the club's relegation to Serie B last season. The Daily Mail claims that Watford may now offer the 30-year-old a route out of the Stadio Mario Rigamonti before the transfer window closes on Monday night. However, the Hornets also face competition from Genoa,...
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Arsenal Plan Thomas Partey Medical In Madrid

Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the La Liga Santader match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 3, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Arsenal are making preparations for a medical for Thomas Partey after they told the midfielder’s camp that they will pay the €50m release clause to snare him away from Atletico Madrid, according to The Athletic. The Gunners have left it late to make a decision on Thomas, but they are making a move to take him to the Emirates on deadline day. Arsenal are now attempting to push through a transfer for the midfielder with only hours left in the window and are racing against time to get it done. It has been claimed that the Gunners have touched base with the 25-year-old midfielder’s...
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Wayne Rooney urges Man United to spend £100m on signing 27-year-old

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Eric Bailly of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 04, 2020 in Manchester, England. Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should make a big money move to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham rather than Jadon Sancho. The Red Devils have been constantly linked with a move to bring Sancho to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund this summer but a deal has so far not materialised. With the summer transfer window set to close on Monday at 23:00 BST in the Premier League, time is running out for the Red Devils to strengthen their squad. Despite Manchester United having been relentlessly linked with Sancho this summer, former Red Devils star Rooney ...
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PSG sign Kean on loan from Everton

Moise Kean of Everton looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Everton and Salford City at Goodison Park on September 16, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Paris Saint-Germain have signed Italy international Moise Kean on loan from Premier League club Everton, the French champions announced on Sunday. In a statement, PSG said Kean had arrived on a loan deal until 30 June next year which has no option to buy. “I am delighted to join such an ambitious club with such a strong reputation in my country,” striker Kean told the club’s website. “I look forward to playing alongside some of the best players in the world.” Kean, 20, arrives in the French capital after a poor debut season at Everton in which he scored just two goals in 31 Premier League matches for the Toffees. ...
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Manchester United considering Lucas Ocampos move

Lucas Ocampos of Sevilla FC controls the ball during the La Liga Santander match between Cadiz CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Ramon de Carranza on September 27, 2020 in Cadiz, Spain. Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos. The Red Devils seem determined to land a new right-sided attacker before the transfer window shuts on October 5, and with a move for Jadon Sancho appearing dead in the water, United have been forced to seek out alternative options. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men have been tipped to move for Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele, but United reportedly have their eye on another prolific La Liga forward. According to ESPN, the Red Devils are seriously considering a late swoop for Ocampos, who could be allowed to depart Sevilla for a f...
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Barcelona beat Bayern Munich to signing of Dest from Ajax

Sergino Dest of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v RKC Waalwijk at the Johan Cruijff Arena on September 20, 2020 in Amsterdam Netherlands. The 19-year-old United States international has signed a five-year contract with a €400m buyout clause, while the deal could eventually cost Barca €26m. Barca faced stiff competition for the Ajax academy product, with Bayern Munich said to be also keen on his signature, but his signing for the Blaugrana appeared a formality after he was spotted arriving in Catalonia on Tuesday. Dest broke into the Ajax senior side just last season, playing 35 times across all competitions as he established himself as an alternative to Noussair Mazraoui. An attack-minded full-back, Dest was originally a winger when he first joined Ajax, but h...
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Barcelona say Manchester United can’t have Dembele

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the during the pre-season friendly match between FC Barcelona and Girona at Estadi Johan Cruyff on September 16, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona insisted on Friday that French attacker Ousmane Dembele is not heading to Manchester United. "There are no negotiations with Manchester United," said sporting director Ramon Planes. "He is a player we are counting on." The transfer window closes on Monday, October 5. After Barcelona's disastrous finish to last season, Planes, who was named in his post in August, has been conducting a squad overhaul with new manager Ronald Koeman. The 23-year-old Demebele, who has suffered a series of hamstring injuries since arriving from Dortmund in 2017, has been linked with a move away. ...
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