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European side hoping to seal deal for QPR ace late in window

Bright Osayi-Samuel of Queens Park Rangers in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Hull City at Loftus Road Stadium, London on Saturday 28th December 2019. Belgian side Club Brugge are retaining hopes that winger Bright Osayi-Samuel could still be available in this transfer window and that they can get a deal done in the final days of it. The winger looked set to switch west London for Belgium earlier this summer with him going on a tour of their facilities but things did not go through and he has since been linked with moves elsewhere. However, no such deal has gone through and he has started the season in the blue and white of QPR. Indeed, with that lack of movement in mind, Het Nieuwsblad via Sport Witness, is reporting that Brugge are h...
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Suarez agrees Barcelona exit, tipped to join Atleti

Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammate Arturo Vidal after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on August 14, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Luis Suarez is reportedly close to leaving Barcelona on a free transfer and is being tipped to join Atletico Madrid. According to Catalunya Radio, the Uruguay international has finally come to an agreement with the Catalan giants to terminate his contract which still has a year left to run. Suarez has also agreed to move to Atletico Madrid, although any deal is dependent on Diego Simeone’s side offloading Diego Costa or Alvaro Morata first. Morata is once again being linked with a return to Juventus, with all sorts ...
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Leeds expected to revive transfer interest in Manchester United ace

Daniel James of Manchester United control ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 19, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Leeds United have been linked with a possible transfer swoop for Manchester United winger Daniel James as he looks likely to fall out of favour at Old Trafford. The young Welshman joined Man Utd from Swansea City last summer and initially looked a bright prospect with a strong start in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. James’ future now looks in doubt, however, as the Daily Star report that United are still working on signing Jadon Sancho, with Ivan Perisic an alternative in that position. If the Red Devils do land a wide player of that ilk, it is expected to push James further down the pecking ...
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Gareth Bale’s new Tottenham contract includes intriguing clause

Tottenham Hotspur new signing Gareth Bale visits the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. An intriguing clause in Gareth Bale's contract at Tottenham has emerged after his arrival. The Wales international was officially confirmed on Saturday after agreeing to a season-long loan from Real Madrid. Bale had grown tired with Zinedine Zidane's treatment of him while the Frenchman was also done with his antics. Spurs emerged as a potential destination in a deal that works for all parties. Jose Mourinho was the man behind the move, pushing Daniel Levy into a transfer - while Real defender Sergio Reguilon has also joined in a seperate deal. Bale returning to Tottenham after seven years has certainly got the fans excited. But there could be cause fo...
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Bale flies in to London to seal deal

Supporters greet Real Madrid's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale as he arrives at the Tottenham Hotspur training ground in north London on September 18, 2020. Gareth Bale was still waiting to officially complete his return to Tottenham from Real Madrid last night. The Wales international was pictured (above) arriving at Tottenham's training ground in the afternoon after flying into London to seal a season-long loan return to the club he left in 2013. But Spurs fans were still waiting for confirmation of the signing. The club have been in discussions over the last few days to sign 31-year-old Bale, seven years after he left, and it appears all financial hurdles have been overcome. Boss Jose Mourinho has refused to answer questions about the move. Madrid are understood to be paying a...
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Liverpool agree a deal for Wolves’ Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers warms up prior to the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final between Wolves and Sevilla at MSV Arena on August 11, 2020 in Duisburg, Germany. Liverpool have pulled off a second transfer coup in the space of two days after agreeing a deal to sign Diogo Jota from Wolves. Just hours after Thiago Alcantara’s move from Bayern Munich was confirmed, the PA news agency understands the Reds have tied up a £41million transfer – potentially rising to £45m – for the 23-year-old who has spent the last three years at Molineux. It will take Liverpool’s spending in just over 24 hours to £70m – although £9m will be recouped with the sale of teenage defender Ki-Jana Hoever to Wolves with the prospect of the whole deal being worth £13.5million plus a 15 per cent sell-on...
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Man Utd’s Garner joins Watford on loan

James Garner of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on October 27, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. Championship club Watford have signed Manchester United midfielder James Garner on a season-long loan. Garner, 19, started three Europa League games for United last season and has played seven first-team matches in all since his debut in February 2019. Garner captained England Under-17s during the 2018 European Championships, reaching the semi-final stage. He could make his debut for the Hornets in Saturday's away league game at Sheffield Wednesday. Watford, relegated from the Premier League last term, won their season opener 1-0 against Middlesbrough on 11 September.
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Gareth Bale and Sergio Regulion pass medical for Tottenham Hotspur

Gareth Bale of Wales looks on during his warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Wales and Bulgaria at Cardiff City Stadium on September 06, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. Securing the final pieces for Gareth Bale and Sergio Regulion’s move from Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur is close to a done deal.  Passing their recent medical clearance puts the duo nearer to a new chapter with the Spurs. Staying in Real Madrid has been a struggle for the Welsh star as he’s long been linked to an exit from the club. The Tottenham Hotspur’s organization will be his new home for now as he ended all the speculation about signing to Manchester United.  A reunion to the Spurs for Bale is near as he has already completed the mandatory COVID-19 tests. The franchise’s f...
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Everton miss out on £25 million winger as Leicester City snatch him away

Cengiz Under of AS Roma controls the ball during the Pre-Season friendly match between Frosinone Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Benito Stirpe on September 9, 2020 in Frosinone, Italy. Everton has missed out on signing AS Roma winger Cengiz Under as the Turk has agreed to join Leicester City. The summer transfer window for AS Roma winger Cengiz Under has been an exhilarating experience. He knew his future was away from Rome but the destination kept changing with each passing day.  Napoli, Juventus, Everton and Leicester City had been linked to the Turk and in the end it will be the Foxes who will have the last laugh. Cengiz Under was extremely close to joining Napoli in a deal that would see AS Roma offer cash plus player for Arakdiusz Milik.  The deal was almost agree...
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Man City set new deadline date for Kalidou Koulibaly deal

Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli controls the ball during the Pre-Season Friendly match between SSC Napoli and Pescara at Stadio San Paolo on September 11, 2020 in Naples, Italy. Manchester City have set a new deadline date for the completion of a deal for Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly, with the player's agent expected in Italy next week to meet with Aurelio De Laurentiis, according to the latest reports from Italy. The Premier League club had set an original deadline date for a deal on September 15th, however with delays surrounding a potential fee and the health issues concerning Napoli chief De Laurentiis, the two sides were forced to delay their talks. Fali Ramadani has been acting as the intermediary in talks, after the breakdown in relationship following the Jorginho saga ...
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Tottenham set to beat Man United to sign left back from Real Madrid

Sergio Reguilon of Spain runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Spain and Ukraine at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on September 06, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Tottenham look set to sign left back Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid, despite interest from Manchester United. It’s been an interesting couple of days in the transfer window for Tottenham Hotspur. With all the rumors surrounding a potential return to Tottenham for superstar Gareth Bale, something else to watch closely is the future of Real Madrid left back Sergio Reguilon. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Spurs are “close to agreeing” a permanent transfer for Reguilon from Real Madrid. Ornstein added that Manchester United had interest in signing the Spain international. Sports ...
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Runar Alex Runarsson: Arsenal close to signing Dijon keeper

Goalkeeper of Dijon Runar Alex Runarsson during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Dijon FCO at Parc des Princes stadium on February 29, 2020 in Paris, France. Arsenal are close to signing Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson. Arsenal hope to have a deal completed "as soon as possible" as they look to find a replacement for former substitute goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who completed a move to Aston Villa on Wednesday. Runarsson must be registered by midday on Friday to be part of the Arsenal squad for Saturday's game against West Ham United. Brentford goalkeeper David Raya was another option for Arsenal but the Championship club are refusing to sell any members of their squad other than Ollie Watkins, who joined Villa, and Said Benrahma. Aston Villa bou...
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Kylian Mbappe has Man Utd interest as PSG megastar eyes 2021 transfer

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Sweden and France at Friends Arena on September 05, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden. Kylian Mbappe is interested in Manchester United as one of his four potential options if he is able to force a move away from Paris Saint-Germain next summer, according to transfer expert Duncan Castles.  Mbappe has apparently told PSG he wants to leave in a year’s time, and wants to move to either La Liga or the Premier League.   Mbappe is set to be a hot property in next summer’s transfer window, and will have no shortage of suitors.  The Frenchman has emerged as one of the best players in the world during his time at the Parc des Princes, but it seems he...
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Branislav Ivanovic: West Brom sign ex-Chelsea defender

Branislav Ivanovic of Zenit St. Petersburg controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group G match between SL Benfica and Zenit St. Petersburg at Estadio da Luz on December 10, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal. West Brom have signed former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic on a one-year deal. The 36-year-old Serbia international left Zenit St Petersburg in July after three and a half seasons in Russia. Ivanovic made 377 appearances in nine years for Chelsea, winning the Premier League and FA Cup three times, plus the Champions League and Europa League. "He's a great addition for us, a team who are newly promoted. He ticks all the boxes," said boss Slaven Bilic. "He's done everything in his career - it's been magnificent. We're delighted. He adds quality and experience on th...
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Man City make huge bid for Atletico’s Gimenez

Jose Maria Gimenez of Atletico Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe v Atletico Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on July 16, 2020 in Getafte Spain. Manchester City have had an offer of €89m rejected by Atletico Madrid for defender Jose Gimenez. Pep Guardiola has identified his defence as an area for improvement in this transfer window and has already signed Nathan Ake from Bournemouth for a reported fee of £40m. However, he wants more reinforcements in the backline, with a world-class starting defender on his wishlist to reportedly play alongside Aymeric Laporte. Throughout the off-season, Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly has been the player most frequently linked with plugging the hole in City's defence, but the Serie A side's asking price combined with the play...
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Newcastle United preparing for Yoshinori Muto’s exit with Eibar holding talks for season long loan

Yoshinori Muto gives the thumbs up during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on July 13, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United will look to get a loan move for Yoshinori Muto sealed before the end of the transfer window as they look to reduce their squad size. Muto has been told he is not part of Steve Bruce's plans this season and his representatives have been asked to find loan suitors. Football Flame understands that La Liga side Eibar have been spoken to about the possibility of a loan deal but the move has not yet been finalised for the £9.5million man. Muto knows that - at 28 - he must be playing first team football on a regular basis and despite being given only a handful of chances to impress, he has slipped down...
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Antonio Conte ‘determined to land reunion with Marcos Alonso’ as Inter Milan boss ‘eyes deal for out-of-favour Chelsea full-back’

Marcos Alonso of Chelsea is challenged by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Antonio Conte is reportedly eyeing up a reunion with Marcos Alonso at Inter Milan this summer. The pair worked together during the Italian's two-year spell in charge of Chelsea in which they won a Premier League and the FA Cup. Alonso's future at Stamford Bridge is up in the air, particularly after Frank Lampard's side completed the signing of left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester for £50m. Sky Sports Italia are now reporting that Conte is 'determined' to bring Alonso to the club as he looks to build an even more competitive squad ahead of next season. However any move could depend on ...
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Nigeria: Ola Aina Joins Fulham On a Season Loan

Ola Aina of Torino FC during the Serie A match between Juventus Fc and Torino Fc. Juventus Fc wins 4-1 over Torino Fc. Fulham yesterday confirmed the signing of Nigerian international full back Ola Aina on a season-long loan from Torino. The 23 year-old defender, who came through Chelsea's youth academy before moving to Italy, has been a longstanding Fulham target and the newly-promoted side have an agreed a loan deal with an option to make the switch permanent next summer. Aina told FulhamFCTV: I feel very excited and privileged to be able to play for a club like this. It feels amazing to be back closer to my family, back in the capital where I was born and raised. There's a great bunch of lads here. I'm really good friends with Big Hec and Josh Onomah. "I feel very comfortab...
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Mourinho given hope as Tottenham make teasing bid for prolific Serie A hitman

Andrea Belotti of Italy looks on during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Italy and Bosnia Herzegovina at Artemio Franchi on September 04, 2020 in Florence, Italy. Tottenham are reported to be considering their next move after Torino rejected an opening offer for their captain and talisman Andrea Belotti. Harry Kane remains the only out-and-out centre-forward in Tottenham’s squad, with Jose Mourinho well aware of how they might struggle without him. Son Heung-Min has been able to fill in up front on occasion, while Lucas Moura is another stop-gap option. But Tottenham are now looking for a more natural centre-forward to provide competition for Kane. According to report, three options are on their radar. Spurs’ shortlist comprises of Patson Daka, Habib Diallo and A...
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Report: Tottenham begin discussions with Genoa over Danny Rose sale

Danny Rose of Newcastle United(loan) control ball during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Newcastle United at Vicarage Road on July 11, 2020 in Watford, United Kingdom. Tottenham have reportedly started talks with Italian top-flight club Genoa over the sale of left-footed defender Danny Rose. According to Sky Sports, Spurs have begun discussions with Serie A side Genoa about the 30-year-old. It is claimed that Italian rivals Cagliari had been chasing a move for the left-back, but they are now considered out of the running. The report does explain that a deal for the Englishman could be “difficult” for Genoa to complete, but Spurs are open to allow his exit from the club during this summer transfer window. Genoa are an Italian top-tier club that narrowly avoided ...
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