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Juve sign Samuel Iling-Junior, 16, from Chelsea academy

Samuel Iling-Junior of U17 England shot a penalty during the International Friendly match between U17 England and U17 Germany at Pinatar Arena on October 10, 2019 in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain. Juventus have confirmed the signing 16-year-old winger Samuel Iling-Junior from Chelsea. Iling-Junior contributed an assist in three UEFA Youth League appearances for Chelsea last term and is known for his speed on the wing. "Full of vast emotions," the England under-17 international wrote on Instagram. "Being at Chelsea from such a young age has truly built me. "Not only as a the player I am today but also as a person. It's been a blessed journey and I'm deeply thankful for all those in the academy. "From the groundsmen, education, kitchen, staff, players, coaches, the list goes on. ...
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Brandon Borrello seals loan move to Fortuna Dusseldorf

Brandon Borrello of SC Freiburg controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Sport-Club Freiburg at Veltins-Arena on December 21, 2019 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Socceroos winger Brandon Borrello has joined Bundesliga 2 outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf on loan for the 2020/21 season from SC Freiburg. The 25-year-old has been at Freiburg since 2018 and has made just eight appearances for the first team in that time. The ex-Brisbane Roar winger is no stranger to the Bundesliga 2 competition, having scored three goals and mustered up eight assists in his 19 matches for FC Kaiserslautern over the course of the 2017/18 campaign. “I'm really looking forward to playing for Fortuna in the coming season. I know the 2. Bundesliga and know that Fortuna is a large and tra...
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Luis Suarez agrees personal terms with Juventus – report

Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on September 28, 2019 in Getafe, Spain. Luis Suarez and Juventus have reached an agreement on personal terms, according to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.  While the deal is not fully done, it is understood that the two sides have already agreed on the basics and it’s now mainly a matter of finding an agreement with Barcelona. Suarez is under contract still, although it is known that Ronald Koeman does not want him this season.  The question is whether he would be allowed to leave for free, or whether Barcelona will demand a fee.  The forward can also demand Barcelona pay the outstanding money in his contract before they try to ge...
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Official: Arsenal Announce Henrikh Mkhitaryan Transfer To AS Roma

Henrikh Mkhitaryan of AS Roma controls the ball during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Hellas Verona at Stadio Olimpico on July 15, 2020 in Rome, Italy. Arsenal have announced the departure of Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s permanent move to AS Roma after having his contract terminated on mutual consent. Arsenal have made an official statement  to confirm that they have terminated the contract of Henrikh Mkhitaryan on mutual consent.  The playmaker, who was set to return to the Emirates following a successful loan spell with AS Roma, will now head back to Rome to complete a permanent transfer. “Micki leaves us following his season-long loan in Italy. We have agreed to terminate his contract with us by mutual consent to allow him to join Roma in a permanent move,” Arsenal pu...
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Man United to rival Liverpool FC for Thiago Alcantara – report

Thiago of FC Bayern Muenchen fills the trophy with champagne next to team mate Serge Gnabry during the celebration in the dressing room following their team's victory in the UEFA Champions League Final match against Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on August 23, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Manchester United are set to rival Liverpool FC in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, according to a report in Norway. Norwegian outfit Dagbladet TV, as quoted by The Sun, is reporting that Manchester United are ready to enter the race to sign the Spanish midfielder in the current transfer window. The same article states that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is interested in Thiago despite being linked with a deal to sign Netherlands international Donny van de Be...
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Chelsea ‘complete signing of Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz’

Kai Havertz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks  on during the DFB Cup quarterfinal match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin at BayArena on March 4, 2020 in Leverkusen, Germany.  Chelsea have reportedly completed the €100m (£90m) signing of Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz and are preparing to make an announcement. The Blues have already made five signings this year and are looking to further strengthen their squad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. Havertz has been strongly linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks and, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a deal is now over the line. Romano claims that the Germany international agreed terms with Chelsea last week and the Premier League side have matched Leverkusen's valuation. However, ...
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Report: Crystal Palace and Southampton want Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck of Watford takes a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford FC at London Stadium on July 17, 2020 in London, England. Crystal Palace have already made a statement signing this summer by landing Eberechi Eze from QPR ahead of a host of potential suitors. The Eagles paid £19.5m to sign Eze last week. And now, they’re looking to secure two more signings this summer. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Palace are considering a move for Watford forward Danny Welbeck this summer. The former Arsenal forward joined Watford last summer. He managed three goals in 20 appearances for the club, but couldn’t prevent Watford from getting relegated. Several key players of Watford are attracting i...
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Manchester United close in on €44m Ajax star Van de Beek

Donny van de Beek of Ajax seen during the pre season match Ajax v RKC Waalwijk on August 8, 2020 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Manchester United have agreed to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek for €44 million. Talks escalated quickly over the weekend after the 23-year-old was withdrawn from the Ajax squad who were due to play Eintracht Frankfurt in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Ajax coach Erik ten Hag claimed the omission was linked to Van de Beek's future and United pressed ahead with a formal bid to try to ensure other clubs do not come in for the player. De Telegraaf in the Netherlands have reported that personal terms have already been agreed with the Netherlands international, who is expected to have a medical this week ahead of signing a five-year deal. Unite...
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Fabrizio Romano backs up claims Leeds are in talks to sign star playmaker, could cost £31m

Rodrigo De Paul of Udinese Calcio controls the ball during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on July 2, 2020 in Rome, Italy. Fabrizio Romano has become one of the more reliable names when it comes to transfers – and he has provided Leeds United fans with something to get excited about. The Whites have had a busy weekend, adding Valencia striker Rodrigo in a club-record deal, before then signing German international defender Robin Koch from Freiburg. Leeds are still in the market for more new signings though, and with Rangers refusing to budge on Ryan Kent’s future, Marcelo Bielsa may have found a new target. The Telegraph report that Leeds are interested in signing Udinese playmaker Rodrigo De Paul, with Bielsa seeking to add his compatriot. ...
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Arsenal handed Thomas Partey transfer blow as new club join race for his signature

Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Betis Balompie at Wanda Metropolitano on July 11, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey but now faces a battle as Inter Milan have entered the race for his signature.  The Gunners are looking to strengthen in midfield as they look to close the gap on Liverpool in the Premier League. Arsenal are believed to be the frontrunners for Partey but Inter entering the race is a complication Arteta would not have wanted. The Gunners have already completed deals for Willian and are close to agreeing a new contract with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Arsenal are struggling to raise the funds to complete...
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Weston McKennie: Juventus sign US midfielder from Schalke

Weston McKennie of FC Schalke 04 controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Veltins-Arena on March 7, 2020 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Juventus have signed US international midfielder Weston McKennie from Schalke for a loan fee of £4m. The Italian champions have the option to make McKennie's move permanent for a fee of up to £22.7m, while the 21-year-old's switch will automatically become permanent if certain unspecified clauses are met. McKennie's signing is Juventus' third of the summer, after the arrivals of Arthur from Barcelona and Felix Correia from Manchester City, and the first since Andrea Pirlo replaced Maurizio Sarri as head coach. Schalke's head of sport, Jochen Schneider, said: "The agreement we have made with Juvent...
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Report: Everton and Aston Villa have asked about £40m Odsonne Edouard

Celtics Odsonne Edouard celebrates his opening goal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Celtic and CFR Cluj at Celtic Park on October 03, 2019, in Glasgow, Scotland. Celtic boss Neil Lennon has made it clear that he doesn’t want to sell any of his star players this summer. However, Odsonne Edouard’s future has come under speculation once again following Celtic’s 2-1 defeat to Ferencvaros on Wednesday in the Champions League qualifier. Edouard’s representatives are due to hold talks over his future with Celtic. According to reports from the Daily Mail,the Bhoys are ready to offer a new contract to the 22-year-old striker to convince him to stay for one more season as they look to win their 10th SPL title in a row. However, a host of Premier League clubs are vyin...
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Chelsea make £18m bid for Rennes keeper as search for Kepa replacement continues

Edouard Mendy of Rennes during the Ligue 1 match between Rennes and OGC Nice on September 1, 2019 in Rennes, France. Chelsea have reportedly made an improved £18million bid for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Frank Lampard is searching for a new keeper after dropping Kepa Arrizabalaga towards the end of last season, preferring to use his stand-in Willy Caballero. And Senegal international Mendy has been identified as the ideal signing after he helped Rennes to a third-placed finish in Ligue 1 and the club's first ever Champions League placing. The 28-year-old would be brought in either to provide Arrizabalaga with competition or to be Chelsea's No1 should they manage to offload the Spain international. Earlier this week it was reported that Rennes had turned down a £15m bid f...
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Leeds United confirm club-record Rodrigo Moreno signing

Rodrigo Moreno of Valencia CF controls the ball during the Liga match between Getafe CF and Valencia CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on February 08, 2020 in Getafe, Spain. Leeds United have confirmed the club-record signing of striker Rodrigo Moreno from Valencia. Valencia revealed earlier this week that the two clubs had agreed a deal in principle for the Spain international, thought to be worth around £27m. Personal terms have now been agreed, with Rodrigo signing a four-year contract which will keep him at Elland Road until 2024. The 29-year-old becomes Leeds' seventh summer signing as they prepare for their first top-flight campaign since 2003-04 following promotion from the Championship last season. The £27m fee makes Rodrigo their most expensive ever signing - a title previ...
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Liverpool evening headlines as Luis Suarez speaks out over future plans

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool in action during a training session during a Liverpool training session on August 24, 2020 in Saalfelden, Austria. Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool ‘not living in dreamland’ over transfers Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the Anfield club won’t change their transfer transfer and are “not living in dreamland” over who they could sign this summer. The Premier League champions have made just one signing so far this summer, with Greek left back Kostas Tsimikas arriving from Olympiacos for £11.7million, and Klopp has urged calm over speculation linking the Reds with numerous targets. “I don't know what will happen to be honest, but there is a long time go until October 6 (the day after the window closes),” he told reporters . “We have brought in Kostas ...
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Chelsea sign former Nice defender Sarr on free transfer

Malang Sarr of Nice during the Ligue 1 match between Nice and Amiens at Allianz Riviera on August 10, 2019 in Nice, France. Chelsea signed former Nice defender Malang Sarr on a free transfer on Tuesday. Sarr left Nice when his contract expired in the close season and agreed a five-year deal with the Premier League club. The 21-year-old centre-back is seen as one for the future by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and will be sent on loan this coming season to build his experience. Nice-born Sarr racked up more than 100 appearances at his hometown club since his senior debut aged just 17. He is eligible to play for Senegal due his parents, but he has represented France from Under-16 to Under-21 levels and captained their Under-18s. "The opportunity to sign Malang was one we coul...
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Transfer Rumour: Everton Eyeing Summer Move For James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez of Real Madrid controls the ball during the Copa del Rey match between Ral Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 6, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Everton are reportedly eyeing a summer move for James Rodriguez and have already started talks over a transfer for the Real Madrid playmaker. According to a report by Daily Telegraph, Everton have opened talks with Real Madrid over the prospect of signing James Rodriguez in the summer transfer window.  The Colombian playmaker is keen to be reunited with Carlo Ancelotti, with Los Blancos hoping to offload him as well. James Rodriguez was on top of the world when he joined Real Madrid in the aftermath of a superb 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign. The start to life in the Spanish capital was solid, ...
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Martin Montoya: Defender leaves Brighton to rejoin Real Betis

Martin Montoya of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Brighton, United Kingdom. Spanish defender Martin Montoya has left Brighton to rejoin La Liga side Real Betis in a permanent move. Montoya, 29, played 57 games after joining Brighton from Valencia in 2018. The right-back came through Barcelona's youth ranks, making 67 appearances before being loaned to Inter Milan and Real Betis during the 2015-16 season. "Over the past two seasons, Martin has played his part in helping the club maintain its Premier League status," Brighton head coach Graham Potter said. "On behalf of all at the club, we wish him all the success for the future....
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Gossip: PSG could make move for Luis Suarez – report

Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on September 28, 2019 in Getafe, Spain. Paris Saint-Germain could move for Luis Suarez after new Barcelona boss told the Uruguayan he is no longer wanted at the Camp Nou. According to Sport, Neymar has previously told PSG to sign Suarez because he thinks “he is ideal to play beside him.” Thomas Tuchel’s side could now pick Suarez up for free if he is released from his Barcelona contract which could tempt the Ligue 1 champions. The report also thinks that PSG’s Champions League final defeat to Bayern Munich shows they need more firepower, particularly as Mauro Icardi was an unused substitute. Sport seem to think that Sua...
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Chelsea to sign Thiago Silva from PSG on two-year deal – sources

Thiago Silva of Paris Saint-Germain looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on August 23, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. Thiago Silva will sign a two-year deal for Chelsea this week after leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free, sources have told Football Flame. The PSG captain's contract at the French club ran out at the end of the previous campaign but he played all the Champions League knockout matches -- including in the 1-0 final defeat to Bayern Munich -- but was not offered a new deal after eight years at the Parc des Princes. The Brazil centre-back has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, although minor details are still left to sort out. He will speak to manager Frank Lampard on Monda...
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