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Liverpool complete signing of Greek defender Tsimikas

Olympiakos' Konstantinos Tsimikas 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. Liverpool have confirmed the signing of defender Konstantinos Tsimikas on a long-term deal. A Greece international who plays at left-back, Tsimikas joins the Premier League champions from Olympiacos for a reported fee of £11.7million (A$21m). The arrival of the 24-year-old provides an additional option to Andy Robertson, covering an area of need in Jurgen Klopp's squad ahead of the 2020-21 season. Liverpool had also been linked with Norwich City's Jamal Lewis, though reports suggested they were unable to come close to agreeing a fee for the Northern Ireland international. "I'm very ha...
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Reporter: Kai Havertz has agreed five-year deal with Chelsea FC

Kai Havertz of Bayer Leverkusen reacts during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final between Inter and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Merkur Spiel-Arena on August 10, 2020 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Kai Havertz has agreed a five-year deal with Chelsea FC to sign for the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reporter Mohamed Bouhafsi. The Blues have been strongly linked with the Germany international in recent weeks as Frank Lampard looks to further add to his Chelsea FC squad ahead of next season. Chelsea FC have already been busy in the summer transfer market after having wrapped up deals for both Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner ahead of next season. Now it is being claimed that the west London side are closing in on a deal to sign the 21-year-old Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen to further b...
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Chelsea ready to pay over £44million for transfer of talented 22-year-old

Marc Cucurella of FC Getafe controls the ball during the Liga match between Getafe CF and RCD Espanyol at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on June 16, 2020 in Getafe, Spain. Chelsea are reportedly ready to pay more than double the £22million required to seal the transfer of Getafe left-back Marc Cucurella this summer. The 22-year-old has impressed in La Liga in recent times and looks like he could be a solid addition to solve a problem position in Frank Lampard’s squad. Chelsea have just been beaten by Arsenal in the FA Cup final and thrashed by Bayern Munich in the Champions League, so new signings are clearly needed at Stamford Bridge this summer. It seems the Blues are ready to spend big on Cucurella, with the Daily Mail claiming they could pay more than double the £22m Cucurella is sai...
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Arsenal join race to sign Morgan Sanson from Marseille – report

Morgan Sanson of Marseille during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Pierre Mauroy on February 16, 2020 in Lille, France. Arsenal have joined the race to sign midfielder Morgan Sanson from Marseille this summer, according to reports in France. French outlet Le10 Sport, as quoted by the Daily Express, is reporting that the Gunners are interested in a move to sign the 25-year-old midfielder as Mikel Arteta prepares for his first full season in charge at The Emirates. According to the same story, Arsenal have already “made contact” with the French midfielder as they sound out a potential move to bring him to north London. The same story says that Tottenham and West Ham United have both shown an interest in bringing Sanson to the Premi...
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Ex-Man Utd youngster Gomes joins Lille for free

Angel Gomes of Manchester United U23s in action during a friendly match between Club Brugge Youth Team and Manchester United U23s at FC Heist Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Brugge, Belgium. Angel Gomes has completed a move to Lille after leaving Manchester United, the French club announced on Sunday. Gomes, 19, left Old Trafford after his contract expired on July 1 and has signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side on a free transfer. Lille also said the midfielder will spend the 2020-21 campaign on loan with Portuguese outfit Boavista. "We are very happy to welcome Angel Gomes who comes free from Manchester United," Lille CEO Marc Ingla said in a statement.  "Angel represents one of the greatest international prospects in his position. "He is a very intelligent pl...
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Chelsea hope to sign Man City’s John Stones in ‘bargain £20m deal’

John Stones of Manchester City during the FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Port Vale at Etihad Stadium on January 4, 2020 in Manchester, England. Chelsea are hopeful they can strike a bargain deal with Manchester City over a move for John Stones. Defenders have become a priority at Stamford Bridge as Frank Lampard looks to address their problems at the back. The Englishman has four centre-backs but has lost trust in all of them throughout the campaign. It has been a particularly leaky year at the back for the Blues - who have let in 54 goals in the Premier League, the most in the top 10. Lampard has eyed a number of defenders, including Declan Rice, Jose Gimenez and Gabriel Magalhaes. And the latest is City ace Stones, who has fallen down the pecking ord...
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Arsenal leading race to sign Real Madrid outcast

James Rodriguez of Real Madrid looks on during the Copa del Rey match between Ral Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 6, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Arsenal have expressed serious interest in the services of James Rodriguez, who is tipped to leave Real Madrid this summer. According to AS, James Rodriguez is on the verge of leaving Real Madrid this summer.  The playmaker is not included in Zinedine Zidane’s plans going forward, with the player himself asking the manager to not consider him for the Champions League fixture against Manchester City.  It has now put a host of clubs on red alert, with Arsenal, in particular, showing a lot of interest. Rodriguez’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has already been trying to find a new club for his client for wee...
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€15m Arsenal central defensive target signs for Monaco

Axel Disasi of Reims during the Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Reims at Stade Velodrome on August 10, 2019 in Marseille, France. Arsenal have missed out on target Axel Disasi after the defender signed for Monaco on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old former France youth international defender had also been linked to Southampton, Wolves and Roma but has opted to move south to Monaco from Reims in a deal worth €13m plus €2m in add-ons. Congolese-born Disasi told the principality club’s official website: “This is a great opportunity to demonstrate my qualities at the highest level and to continue my progress in a club with high ambition.” In April Reports claimed officials from the Gunners had made contact with the French club after watching the centre-half closely all season...
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Leeds United preparing multi-million pound bid for 7-goal midfielder

Harry Wilson of Bournemouth celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion at Vitality Stadium on January 21, 2020 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Leeds United are reportedly eyeing a summer transfer move for Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson according to The Sun.  Wilson has spent a number of seasons on loan away from Anfield, and it seems unlikely that he will be involved in Jurgen Klopp’s plans for next year’s league campaign. The 23-year-old was on loan with AFC Bournemouth last term, and chipped in with seven goals and two assists in his 35 appearances for the Cherries. But his performances were unable to stop Bournemouth from being relegated into the Championship after a disappoint...
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Arsenal ready major double-announcement as Liverpool see bid rejected

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal FC looks on 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. Arsenal are close to agreeing a new contract with captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who looks set to sign a three-year deal on wages worth £250,000 a week.  But that, combined with the move for Chelsea’s Willian, has triggered something of an uprising at the club following the announcement of 55 enforced redundancies. Manchester United continue to search for a breakthrough in their talks with Borussia Dortmund over Jadon Sancho, with the departure of Alexis Sanchez a significant step towards luring the England international back to the Premier League.  United ...
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Man Utd willing to loan out Chong

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 are open to allowing Tahith Chong out on loan amid reported interest from Werder Bremen. Chong came off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 Europa League win over LASK Linz , his first appearance since the Premier League's restart in June. The 20-year-old signed a new contract in March which runs until the summer of 2022. Werder Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann said on Tuesday that the Bundesliga club had potential interest in signing Chong. Bremen, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, are likely to rely on loan signings this summer because of their precariou...
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Report: Celtic eye loan move for Manchester City striker

Lukas Nmecha #43 of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal with a penalty during Premier League Asia Trophy match between West Ham United and Manchester City at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center on July 17, 2019 in Nanjing, China. Celtic have had a look at taking Manchester City striker Lukas Nmecha on loan this summer, according to a report from the Daily Mail. Neil Lennon continues to work on bolstering his attacking options during this window. That is despite, of course, the Hoops opening their season by scoring five against Hamilton at Parkhead at the weekend. The Daily Mail reports that the Bhoys have monitored Nmecha, who has made a handful of appearances for the Cityzens. It remains to be seen if Celtic confirm their interest in the 21-year-old with a bid. But the Hoo...
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Fulham join Fraser race

Ryan Fraser of Bournemouth AFC controls the ball during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Bournemouth AFC and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. Fulham have joined the race to sign Scottish international winger Ryan Fraser on a free transfer after he opted to leave Bournemouth earlier this summer. The Whites are eager to bolster their attacking options as they prepare for a Premier League return and see the 26 year-old winger as an appealing low-cost option with considerable top flight experience. Fraser, who refused to sign a short-term contract with the Cherries ending a seven year spell at Dean Court, had been hoping to attract interest from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, but an offer from either north London outfit has not materialise...
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Man City sign Bournemouth’s Ake for £40m

Nathan Ake of AFC Bournemouth celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium on February 01, 2020 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Manchester City have completed the signing of Bournemouth centre-back Nathan Ake in a £40m deal. Netherlands international Ake, who has signed a five-year contract at Etihad Stadium, described joining Pep Guardiola's side as a "dream". "Pep is a manager admired across the world, what he's done in the game speaks for itself," said Ake. "The success he's had is unbelievable and the style of football he plays really appeals to me." It is understood there is an additional £1m in add-ons as part of the deal. Ake becomes the second summer signing for Pep Guardi...
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Manchester United wonderkid completes Lille free transfer

Angel Gomes of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford on January 11, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Angel Gomes has officially ended his time at Manchester United, joining Lille on a free transfer, with the Ligue 1 outfit loaning him to Boavista for the 2020/21 season. As reported by The Sun, Angel Gomes has completed his move away from Manchester United, whom he left last month.  The English wonderkid has completed a free transfer to LOSC Lille, with the Ligue 1 outfit immediately loaning him out to Portuguese club Boavista for the 2020/21 season. Angel Gomes joined Manchester United as a six-year-old. He subsequently made rapid progress in the youth setup at the English club, impressing at every age...
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Rangers sign Roofe from Anderlecht

Anderlecht's Kemar Roofe celebrates after scoring during a soccer match between Standard de Liege and RSC Anderlecht, Sunday 15 December 2019 in Liege, on day 19 of the 'Jupiler Pro League' Belgian soccer championship season 2019-2020. Rangers have signed former Leeds United striker Kemar Roofe from Anderlecht. The 27-year-old has agreed a four-year contract, with the Ibrox club paying an undisclosed fee. Roofe scored seven times in 16 appearances in an injury-interrupted campaign at the Brussels club. "Rangers are a huge club, with ambition and I know this is the right fit for me to progress my career," he told the club website. Manager Steven Gerrard was keen to bolster his attacking options with speculation rife over the future of Alfredo Morelos and Jermain Defoe on the si...
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Arsenal slap £40 million price tag on Barcelona target

Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal and Mason Mount of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal have set a transfer fee demand of £40 million for midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who is of interest to Barcelona and Juventus. According to a report from The Times, Arsenal have slapped a £40 million price tag on Matteo Guendouzi, who is set to be sold this summer, amid interest from Barcelona and Juventus. The Frenchman joined Arsenal in the summer of 2018 and showed a lot of promise in his debut campaign in England.  He was also one of the few positives for the Gunners early in the 2019/20 season when things were hardly going their way under former boss Unai Emery. However, Guendo...
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Bayern Munich hand Chelsea huge transfer boost with Kai Havertz confirmation

Kai Havertz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen controls the ball during the DFB Cup quarterfinal match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Union Berlin at BayArena on March 4, 2020 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayern Munich have handed Frank Lampard and Chelsea a huge boost in the hunt to sign Bayer Leverkusen ace Kai Havertz this summer. The Germany international is firmly established as the next transfer priority for the Blues, following on from the captures of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner. Havertz is regarded as one of the finest young players in world football and has previously been linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Bayern Munich have also been heavily attributed with an interest in Havertz' services but the economic effect of the coronavirus crisis has trimmed the number...
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Report: Manchester United agree permanent exit for Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez of FC Internazionale poses for a photo on August 28, 2019 in Milan, Italy. Sanchez has joined the club on loan from Manchester United until June 2020. Manchester United have reportedly finally reached an agreement with Inter Milan for the permanent exit of forward Alexis Sanchez. The Chile international has spent 2019-20 on loan with Inter and has impressed post-lockdown, scoring and assisting a combined 10 goals in 12 matches. Sporting director Giuseppe Marotta has been looking to strike a deal with United for a number of weeks and, according to Corriere della Sera, terms have now been finalised. Inter will supposedly hand over £13.5m for Sanchez, with an announcement expected to be made after Wednesday's Europa League last-16 tie with Getafe. The transfer will...
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New Premier League favourites to sign Coutinho, claims paper

Philippe Coutinho of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between SC Paderborn 07 and FC Bayern Muenchen at Benteler Arena on September 28, 2019 in Paderborn, Germany. Tottenham are leading the chase for Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho, according to the Daily Mail. Coutinho, 28, looks set to leave Barca this summer after arriving from Liverpool in 2018. The Brazilian was loaned out to Bayern Munich, where he has impressed sporadically, but he is unlikely to remain in Bavaria and his agent has touted him for a return to the Premier League. Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester, Spurs and Newcastle have all been linked with a move for the playmaker. Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian recently admitted Coutinho was keen to return to England. “It’s no secret he wants t...
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