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AC Milan sign promising Norwegian striker who impressed against them in Europa League

Jens Petter Hauge of FK Bodo/Glimt during the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round match between AC Milan and Bodo Glimt at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 24, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Norwegian forward Jens Petter Hauge has signed a five-year contract with AC Milan, a week after scoring a goal against the Italian club in the Europa League. The 20-year-old scored FK Bodo/Glimt’s second goal in a 3-2 third qualifying round defeat by Milan at the San Siro. “AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Jens Petter Hauge from FK Bodo/Glimt on a permanent deal,” the club said. “The Norwegian striker has signed a contract with the Rossoneri until June 30, 2025.” The deal is reported to be worth €5 million ($5.8 million). The seven-time Champions League winners have extende...
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Manchester United enter race to sign Real Madrid outcast

Luka Jovic of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 30, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Manchester United have reportedly enquired about the possibility of signing Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic on loan for the 2020/21 season. According to a report from Spanish publication AS, Premier League giants Manchester United have submitted an enquiry to La Liga champions Real Madrid over the availability of striker Luka Jovic on a loan deal. Jovic shot to fame during his stint at Eintracht Frankfurt. The Serbian international enjoyed a prolific 2018/19 campaign, leading the club to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. Following his rise to prominence in Germany, Real Madrid swooped...
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Ross Barkley joins Aston Villa on season-long loan

Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool is challenged by Ross Barkley of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 20, 2020 in London, England. The 26-year-old midfielder has become the club’s fifth signing of the transfer window after being allowed to leave Stamford Bridge. Villa were also interested in his team-mate Ruben Loftus-Cheek, though a move for Barkley was always the preferred option for boss Dean Smith. He said: “Capturing a player of Ross’s quality is a real coup for our club and I am certain he will thrive here and improve our team.” The arrival of Barkley, who has been capped 33 times by England, is another boost to Villa following their excellent start to the season. Smith’s team have won their opening four m...
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Leicester’s offer for Saint Etienne teenager Fofana accepted

Wesley Fofana of Saint-Etienne controls the ball during the French League Cup (Coupe de la Ligue) quarter final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Saint-Etienne (ASSE) at Parc des Princes on January 8, 2020 in Paris, France. Premier League leaders Leicester have had an offer accepted for teenage French defender Wesley Fofana, Saint Etienne have announced. The deal is reportedly worth up to £30m and is the "largest ever obtained" by the Ligue 1 club. Fofana, 19, has been described by his club as "one of the greatest French talents of his generation". He has played 29 times for Saint Etienne including three games this season. The French club are managed by former Leicester manager Claude Puel. Fofana would be the second big-money defender to leave Saint Etienne for a Pr...
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Jorginho’s Agent Speaks Out on Chelsea Future Following Exit Links

Jorginho of Chelsea takes a penalty during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 20, 2020 in London, England. The agent of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has revealed the club are yet to receive an offer for his client, and that the Italian is firmly focused on his side's Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham on Tuesday night. Jorginho started the Blues opening two games of the Premier League season before falling to the bench for their 3-3 draw at West Brom on Saturday evening amid rumours linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge. Paris Saint-Germain are understood to be keen on a loan deal for the 28-year-old, while Arsenal are also said to be interested - perhaps as an emergency option should they fail to land priority targets Hou...
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Irish striker Afolabi joins Dundee on season long loan

Jonathan Afolabi during a Republic of Ireland U21's training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Republic of Ireland U-21 striker Jonathan Afolabi has signed for Dundee from Celtic on a season long loan.  The 20-year-old Dubliner joined Celtic from Southampton in 2019 but has yet to play a competitive fixture for the Hoops. He was sent out on loan to Scottish Championship club Dunfermline on loan in January 2020, scoring two goals in six appearances before the season was brought to a premature end by the Covid-19 pandemic.  Afolabi, who played his underage football for Shamrock Rovers, Lourdes Celtic and St Joseph's Boys, was a key player for the Republic of Ireland side which reached the semi-finals of the U19 European Championships in 20...
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Boateng joins Serie B side Monza

Kevin-Prince Boateng of Besiktas celebrating Besiktas scoring their second goal during Besiktas against Trabzonspor on Vodafone Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 22, 2020. Ex-Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has joined Italian Serie B side Monza from Fiorentina. The 33-year-old has signed a deal until June 2021 with the option of extending his contract for another year. The German-born former Ghana international spent the second half of last season on loan at Besiktas. Boateng, who also counts Tottenham, Portsmouth and Schalke among his former clubs, will be reunited with former AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi at Monza. Boateng won the Serie A title with AC Milan while Berlusconi and the now-Monza chairman Adriano Galliani were in charge of the club.
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Liverpool keeper Karius joins Union Berlin on loan

Loris Karius of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on September 26, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has joined Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a season-long loan, the Premier League champions have announced. The move means the 27-year-old will now have spent three consecutive seasons away from Anfield after playing on loan at Beskitas for the past two years. Karius has not made a competitive appearance for Liverpool since two mistakes proved costly in the 2018 Champions League final loss to Real Madrid. The German joined Liverpool from Mainz in 2016 and is pleased to be returning to his homeland. Karius told the Bundesliga club's website, fc-union-berlin.de: "I'm looking forward to my new opportunity in Berlin and I'm h...
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Report: West Ham negotiating the signing of 26-yr-old with Euro giants

Juventus player Daniele Rugani during the pre-season friendly match with Novara at JTC on September 13, 2020 in Turin, Italy. West Ham are interested in signing the Juventus defender Daniele Rugani. According to reports, the two clubs are currently locked in talks over a move for the defender and the Italian giants are asking for a fee of around €20 million. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can agree on a fee with Juventus for Rugani in the coming weeks. The 26 year old centre back is highly rated in Italy but he needs to play regularly in order to fulfil his potential. Juventus have established centre backs ahead of him in the pecking order and Rugani is unlikely to get regular game time at the Turin club this season. The Hammers need to tighten up at the back in ord...
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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard eyes cheap transfer alternative despite Declan Rice ‘agreement’

Declan Rice of West Ham United during Training at Rush Green on September 25, 2020 in Romford, England. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is interested in signing Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare as an alternative to Declan Rice, according to reports.  West Ham star Rice is Lampard's priority target for the remainder of the transfer window and has reportedly agreed a five-year contract with the Blues. However, the Hammers are demanding up to £80million for the England international. The Mail claims Lampard wants to sign a young holding midfielder and Soumare is an alternative to Rice. Soumare is likely to cost considerably less than Rice, with reports claiming Newcastle had a bid of £35m accepted for the 21-year-old in January, only for the player to reject a move to St James' Pa...
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Leicester City fail with £30m bid to sign 27-year-old Premier League star

James Tarkowski of Burnley controls the ball during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor on July 15, 2020 in Burnley, England. Leicester City have failed with a bid of around £30m to land the signature of Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski, The Telegraph reports. The England international has been a long-term target for the Foxes and they were initially interested in signing him last summer after the sale of Harry Maguire to Manchester United. It was recently revealed that the Foxes had revived their pursuit of the 27-year-old and were discussing a possible £30m deal with the Clarets. However, it appears that Sean Dyche’s side have quickly snubbed the approach from the Foxes despite the fact that the club were prepared to include s...
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Lyon set new reduced price for Houssem Aouar as Arsenal close in on deal

Houssem Aouar of Olympique Lyon celebrates following his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Lyon at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 15, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Lyon have reduced their asking price for Houssem Aouar, with Arsenal closing in on a deal for the French midfielder.  The Ligue 1 side will reject Arsenal’s £32million bid but expect Mikel Arteta’s side to return with a new and improved offer.  Lyon chiefs initially wanted £55m for the central midfielder but, according to ESPN, have now reduced that figure to between £36-41m, which is not far away from Arsenal’s opening offer.  The French outfit have been forced to lower their demands for the playmaker due to the coronavirus pandemic impacting their ...
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Leicester City make £30m move for James Tarkowski

Burnley's James Tarkowski during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on July 26, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Leicester have launched a £30m bid for Burnley's James Tarkowski. The Foxes are long-term admirers of the defender and are believed to have made an offer that includes add-ons. They had two bids of around £30m rejected in January but have returned as Brendan Rodgers looks to improve his defence. Burnley are understood to want £35m up front, with £10m of add-ons, and Leicester’s opening bid is likely to fall short of the Clarets’ asking price. Tarkowski would be keen on a move to the King Power Stadium as he looks to improve his England chances. He is yet to add to the two caps he earned in 2018 and is understoo...
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Manchester City open talks with Benfica over £50m deal to sign Ruben Dias

Ruben Dias of SL Benfica reacts during the Liga NOS match between FC Famalicao and SL Benfica at Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho on September 18, 2020 in Vila Nova de Famalicao, Portugal. Manchester City have opened talks with Benfica over a £50million deal for defender Ruben Dias. The Premier League title contenders have switched to the stylish 23-year-old after growing frustrated by Sevilla's valuation of Jules Kounde. Dias has long been on their shortlist but had been priced at £87million owing to his buy out clause. The knock-on effects of the covid pandemic though mean Benfica are now willing to drop their price to attract much needed revenue. City may also include Nicolas Otamendi in negotiations but Benfica would prefer a straight cash deal at this stage. Dias has a lo...
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Burnley land midfielder Stephens from Brighton on two-year deal

Dale Stephens of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on July 16, 2020 in Southampton, England. Burnley have signed midfielder Dale Stephens from Brighton and Hove Albion on a two-year deal, the Premier League clubs have said. The 31-year-old made 223 appearances for Brighton after arriving from Charlton Athletic in 2014 and helped them win promotion to the Premier League in 2017. “I’m very happy. It’s probably taken a few more years than expected but I’m happy to get it over the line this week and finally become a Burnley player,” Stephens said in a statement on the Burnley website. “I’m coming back to a Premier League club that’s done well in recent years in this league and I’m exci...
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Mendy makes Chelsea move

Edouard MENDY of Rennes during the French Ligue 1 soccer match between Lille and Rennes on August 22, 2020 in Lille, France. Chelsea Football Club has today completed the signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes. The Senegalese international has penned a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero for a starting spot between the posts in the season ahead. After signing his long-term contract with the Blues, Mendy said: "I am so excited to be joining Chelsea. It’s a dream for me to be a part of this exciting squad and to work with Frank Lampard and all of his coaching staff. I look forward to meeting my team-mates and can’t wait to get started." On signing Mendy, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: "As soon as Petr Cec...
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Leeds reach agreement to sign Spain international

Diego Llorente of Real Sociedad shoots during the La Liga Santader match between Real Valladolid CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla on September 13, 2020 in Valladolid, Spain. Leeds have reached an agreement in principle to sign Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente, the Spanish club have announced. The 27-year-old started his career at Real Madrid and moved to Sociedad in 2017, and has also picked up five caps for Spain. The La Liga club announced on their Twitter feed: “#RealSociedad and @LUFC have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Diego Llorente… We wish you the best of luck in this new stage of your career, Diego.” Llorente is set to join up with fellow Spaniard Rodrigo, who moved to Elland Road from Valencia for a fee of £27 million (...
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Arsenal to use 24-year-old in bid to sign Atletico midfielder – report

Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 22, 2020 in St Albans, England. Arsenal are planning to use Lucas Torreira as a makeweight in a deal to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, according to a report in Spain. Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, as quoted by the Mirror, is reporting that Arsenal are still working on a deal to sign the Ghana international in the 2020 summer transfer window. The same article states that Atletico boss Diego Simeone is eager to get a deal over the line for Arsenal’s combative Uruguayan midfielder Torreira this summer. According to the same story, Torreira is attracting interest from Serie A but the Arsenal midfielder would prefer a move to the Spanish capital this summer. Mundo Deportivo cla...
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Official: Arturo Vidal leaves Barcelona for Inter

New signing of FC Internazionale Arturo Vidal (R) shakes hand with President of FC Internazionale Steven Zhang after signing his contract at FC Internazionale headquarters on September 22, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Arturo Vidal made his return to Italian Serie A as Inter Milan announced the Chilean's arrival from Barcelona on Tuesday. Having played for Juventus for four seasons, the 33-year-old joined Bayern Munich in 2015, before moving to Barcelona in 2018. In his two years at Camp Nou, the Chilean midfielder has added another league winner's medal to his collection, making it an incredible eight leagues in row in three different countries. "FC Barcelona and Inter Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Arturo Vidal. The Italian club will pay FC Barcelona 1 m...
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Morata returns to Juve on loan, Suarez on a move to Atletico Madrid

New Juventus New signing Alvaro Morata with Pavel Nedved at Juventus headquarters on September 22, 2020 in Turin, Italy. Spanish striker Alvaro Morata on Tuesday returned to Juventus on loan from Atletico Madrid, the Turin club announced. The much-traveled Morata, who is 27, played for Juventus from 2014-2016, scoring 27 goals in 93 appearances. He graduated through the youth system at Real Madrid and had two stints at the club either side of his first spell at Juventus. He also had a spell at Chelsea before joining Atletico, initially on loan. He has joined Juventus on a season-long loan, which will cost 10 million euros (11.7 million dollars), the club said. "He will be part of this year's team, with an option for a one-year extension to the loan, plus an option to buy,"...
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