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Fiorentina ‘remain in negotiations for Lucas Torreira’

Lucas Torreira of Arsenal FC controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Fiorentina are reportedly locked in talks over a potential summer deal for Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira. The 24-year-old only joined the Gunners from Sampdoria in July 2018 but has struggled to settle in the Premier League and is expected to leave the club before the transfer deadline at the start of October. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Fiorentina view the Uruguay international as a priority signing this summer and are currently locked in negotiations over a move. The report, though, does not specify whether the Italian outfit are directly in contact with Arsen...
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Liverpool FC told to make signing with ‘ridiculous’ talent

Thiago Alcantara of FC Bayern Munich celebrates with the UEFA Champions League Trophy following his team's victory in 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. Liverpool FC should do whatever they can to complete a deal to sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich this summer, according to Don Hutchinson. The Reds have been strongly linked with a move to sign the Bayern Munich midfielder this summer as Jurgen Klopp readies his squad for the new season. Liverpool FC have already completed the signing of left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos this summer but with the transfer window set to run until early October, the Merseyside outfit still have plenty of time to m...
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Atalanta join Leeds United in potential Michy Batshuayi interest — report

Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Hull City and Chelsea at KCOM Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Hull, England. Michy Batshuayi has one year left on his Chelsea contract and the Blues have been actively trying to get the 26-year-old fourth-choice striker moved on this summer.  Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much interest, which isn’t too surprising given Michy’s wages, his lack of consistently good performances, and Chelsea’s asking price north of £20m. Leeds United have been the only credible interest thus far — thanks to the Marcelo Bielsa connection from Michy’s time at Marseille — but the newly promoted Premier League side would have to make him their club record signing, which seems u...
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Gabriel Magalhaes to Arsenal ‘finally done’ with official statement planned

Lille's Gabriel during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC and Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Pierre Mauroy on January 26, 2020 in Lille, France. Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes with the player reportedly set to fly to London on Monday to sign a five-year contract. The 22-year-old has been the subject of intense speculation this summer, with the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United all linked with a move. But it was the Gunners and Serie Aside Napoli who emerged as the frontrunners for his signature earlier this week, with the Premier League side thought to have had a bid accepted. It is claimed that club chiefs have kept in constant contact with Lille and Magalhaes over the last couple of weeks as they stepped up efforts to sign him...
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Angelino: Barcelona interested in Man City defender

Angelino of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford FC at Etihad Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Barcelona are interested in Manchester City defender Angelino. The 23-year-old Spanish full-back has just returned from a six-month loan spell at RB Leipzig, who reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. He joined City in 2014, left for PSV Eindhoven in 2018 and returned to City last summer after they triggered a £5.3m buy-back clause. Angelino made 12 first-team appearances for City last season before moving to Germany. The deal with Leipzig contained a 30m euro (£27m) option to buy and it is understood City would be looking for a similar sum from Barcelona, who are trying to reshape their sq...
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Newcastle United enter the race to sign Shane Duffy

Shane Duffy of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA EURO2020 Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Denmark at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. According to Football Insider, Newcastle United have joined the likes of Celtic and West Ham United in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Shane Duffy. The centre-back dropped down the pecking order at Brighton last season as the likes of Lewis Dunk, Adam Webster were favoured ahead of him by manager Graham Potter. With the return of Ben White following his loan stint, it is reported that the Seagulls are prepared to accept Duffy’s departure and are willing to accept an initial loan. Both Celtic and West Ham have been credited with an interest in Duffy, but the Magpies have now joined the pursuit of the Republic of Ir...
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Boss has advice for Eze as West Ham and Leeds United eye QPR star

Ebere Eze of QPR during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn Rovers at The Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium on October 05, 2019 in London, England. QPR boss Mark Warburton has told the likes of Ebere Eze not to be distracted by speculation about their future. West Ham are keen on Eze, who has also been linked with the likes of Leeds United. There are also doubts over the futures of Ryan Manning and Bright Osayi-Samuel, who are in the final year of their contracts at Loftus Road. “What they have to do is apply themselves really well. Their job is to focus on football,” Warburton told QPR’s website. “All you can do as a professional player is concentrate on what they control. “And they can control how they apply themselves, how they train an...
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Aaron Ramsdale completes move to Sheffield United

Aaron Ramsdale of AFC Bournemouth in action during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and AFC Bournemouth at Turf Moor on February 22, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom. Aaron Ramsdale has completed his transfer back to former club Sheffield United. The fee is officially undisclosed for the Cherries goalkeeper, but the Daily Echo understands he has returned to south Yorkshire for a deal of around £18.5million, factoring in the 15 per cent sell on clause held by the Blades. Ramsdale joined Cherries from Sheffield United for an initial £800,000 in January 2017, but only made his debut in August last year, ironically against the Blades. The young stopper went on to feature in all-but-one of Cherries' top-flight matches last season, sitting in the North Stand with fans for the...
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Everton: Club Consider Move For Bournemouth’s Joshua King

Joshua King of AFC Bournemouth takes a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement prior to during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Southampton FC at Vitality Stadium on July 19, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. Everton are reportedly considering a move to sign Norwegian striker Joshua King from relegated outfit Bournemouth. According to The Mirror (16/08, p68), as cited by HITC, the Toffees have an interest in signing the attacker, however, they will face competition. Carlo Ancelotti is supposedly not the only Premier League manager interested in King, as Newcastle United’s Steve Bruce has ‘shown a real interest’ in signing the striker. Furthermore, Portuguese outfit Benfica are also eyeing a move for King and the three clubs are facing a fight to sign hi...
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Everton keen on Florenzi, Allan wants Goodison move

Allan Marques Loureiro of Ssc Napoli during the Serie A match between Fc Internazionale and Ssc Napoli. Internazionale fc wins 2-0 over Ssc Napoli. Napoli midfielder Allan is keen on joining Everton this summer and he is willing to snub the other clubs in favour of a move to Goodison Park. As per Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla (h/t sportwitness), the Brazilian midfielder only wants to move to Everton despite interest from Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. According to report, Everton are in talks with Napoli to sign the midfielder and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can secure an agreement in the coming days. Allan has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact at Everton next season and he could be a key player for Ancelotti as the Italian...
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Matheus Pereira signs four year deal with West Brom

Matheus Pereira of West Bromwich Albion scores his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and West Bromwich Albion at Madejski Stadium on February 12, 2020 in Reading, England. Matheus Pereira is a permanent Albion player after signing a four-year deal at The Hawthorns. The Brazilian joined the Baggies on loan from Sporting Lisbon last August and went on to star for Slaven Bilic's side as they won promotion to the Premier League. In 42 Championship appearances, Pereira scored eight goals and registered a staggering 20 assists. Albion initially paid £725,000 to sign the 24-year-old on loan with that agreement giving them the right to purchase the player at any time or £8.25million. They also had an obligation to buy him for that price if he feat...
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James Jeggo departs Austria for Greek club

James Jeggo of Austria Wien and Kolja Pusch of Admira during tipico Bundesliga match between FC Flyeralarm Admira and FK Austria Wien at BSFZ Arena on June 23, 2020 in Maria Enzersdorf, Austria. Socceroos midfielder James Jeggo has departed Austrian Bundesliga side FK Austria Wien and joined Greek Super League outfit Aris Thessaloniki, according to FK Austria Wien. James Jeggo confirmed that he had parted ways with FK Austria Wien in an Instagram post this morning as he prepares for a new chapter with Greek side Aris Thessaloniki. The Socceroos midfielder thanked the Wien supporters as well as all the people involved with the club. “I was lucky enough to meet some wonderful people and want to thank my teammates, the coaches, all the support staff and the fans,” Jeggo said. “I ...
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Tahith Chong Joins Werder Bremen

Tahith Chong of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and LASK at Old Trafford on August 05, 2020 in Manchester, England. Manchester United's 20-year-old forward, Tahith Chong, will join SV Werder Bremen on loan for one year.  Werder executives reached an agreement with both the player and the Premier League record champions on a one-year loan.  "We're delighted that Tahith has decided to join us. He's a talented youngster with real potential, who has already gained some experience at the highest level with Manchester United.  Now he will have to get used to the Bundesliga and take the next step in his development with us," said Frank Baumann. Florian Kohfeldt is equally pleased about the...
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Lille president confirms Gabriel Magalhaes is leaving amid Manchester United transfer Links

Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes of Lille during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon, OL) at Stade Pierre Mauroy on March 8, 2020 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Man Utd and Arsenal target Gabriel Magalhaes is leaving Lille this summer, the French club have confirmed. The 22-year-old defender has reportedly been attracting interest from both clubs as well as Everton and Serie A giants Napoli. But according to the MEN, it looks as though the Premier League trio are set to miss out on his signature as he has already agreed terms with the Italian outfit. In fact the MEN's report claims that United were never interested in signing the Brazilian centre-back, who is expected to announce his next move within the next week. "The way we work is ...
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Tottenham to table contract offer to Jose Mourinho target amid Inter Milan swap talks

Milan Skriniar of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between Juventus and FC Internazionale played behind closed doors at Allianz Stadium after the Italian Government has issued a list of new guidelines to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 on March 8, 2020 in Turin, Italy. Tottenham are preparing to launch a bid to sign Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar next week as speculation continues to link him with a move to north London. Reports in Italy claim Spurs could offer up Tanguy Ndombele in return for the defender. Tottenham have already been busy this summer, bringing in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton.  The midfielder is expected to act as a like-for-like replacement for Ndombele, who has been tipped to leave this summer.  Ndom...
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Transfer Rumour: Manchester United Enquire About Real Madrid Star Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Manchester United have reportedly made an enquiry about the availability of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior as an alternative for Jadon Sancho. According to Spanish publication Defensa Central, Real Madrid sensation Vinicius Junior has registered on the radars of Premier League giants Manchester United, as they eye an alternative for primary transfer target Jadon Sancho. It is no secret that Manchester United have been pursuing the signing of Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for quite a while now.  However, their pursuit seems to have fallen through, with the German giants ins...
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Report: Manchester City plotting move for £36m-rated star

Alex Sandro of Juventus controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Atletico Madrid and Juventus at Wanda Metropolitano on September 18, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. According to recent reports, Manchester City are ‘thinking’ about making a move for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro. A report by Italian newspaper Tuttosport (via Sport Witness) claims that there is a ‘growing interest’ in the left-back from Pep Guardiola’s side, as well as stating that it has ‘become a habit’ for City to sign a full-back every summer. The latter point is probably something to do with the fact that City signed Joao Cancelo from Juventus last year, as well as reportedly holding an interest in Sandro previously. However, it is also stated that the defender would ‘seriously conside...
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Arsenal plan £25m move to sign Ajax forward Quincy Promes – report

Quincy Promes of Ajax Amsterdam during the eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and Feyenoord Rotterdam at the Johan-Cruyff-Arena on October 27, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherland. Arsenal are lining up a £25m bid to sign Dutch forward Quincy Promes from Ajax, according to reports in the British media. The Sun is reporting that Promes has emerged as a top target for the north London club as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options ahead of his first full season in charge at The Emirates. The same story says that Promes, who has been linked with Liverpool FC in the past, would be very keen on a move to sign for the Gunners from Dutch side Ajax this summer and that he would agree a switch to The Emirates “in a heartbeat”. The article reports that the Gunners were linked wi...
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Chelsea in talks with AC Milan over Tiemoue Bakayoko loan deal with option to buy

Chelsea's French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League Group C football match between Chelsea and Qarabag at Stamford Bridge in London on September 12, 2017. AC Milan are in talks with Chelsea to take Tiemoue Bakayoko back on loan next season. The French midfielder cost Chelsea £40million when he signed from Monaco in 2017 but he has struggled at Stamford Bridge and has been told he can leave. Bakayoko made 42 appearances for AC Milan during a loan spell in 2018/19 and then last season was on loan at Monaco. The 25-year-old has two years left on his £100,000-a-week Chelsea contract and the Blues would be willing to sell him permanently to help fund their summer transfer plans. But AC Milan are keen on a loan with...
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Leeds sign 18-year-old English striker Gelhardt

Wigan Athletic's Joe Gelhardt. Joe Gelhardt has signed for Leeds United from Wigan Athletic, the Premier League club have confirmed. Striker Gelhardt has signed a four-year deal with Leeds, after joining for an undisclosed fee. Having made his Wigan debut in 2018, Gelhardt made 19 appearances in all competitions for the Latics last season, scoring one goal. Gelhardt becomes Leeds' fourth signing of the transfer window, after Jack Harrison rejoined on loan from Manchester City and Helder Costa and Illan Meslier made their stays permanent.
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