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AC Milan and Napoli ‘interested in signing Norwich defender Ben Godfrey’

Ben Godfrey of Norwich City scores an own goal, Burnley's second goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Burnley FC at Carrow Road on July 18, 2020 in Norwich, England. AC Milan and Napoli are reportedly in talks with Norwich City defender Ben Godfrey. The 22-year-old centre-back made 30 Premier League appearances this season but couldn't prevent his side being relegated to the Championship. He may have failed to keep his side up but Calciomercato. it claim he still did enough to catch the eye of a number of Italy's top clubs. Godfrey's agent is said to have met with Milan representatives at a hotel in Milan earlier this week. Napoli have also registered an interest and will look to make a move should they fail to land first choice Gabriel of Lille. Th...
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Napoli signs Nigeria striker Osimhen

Victor Osimhen of Lille during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Stade Rennais (Rennes) at Stade Pierre Mauroy on February 4, 2020 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Napoli announced the signing of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen from Lille on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 21-year-old Osimhen made 38 appearances across all competitions for Lille last season, scoring 18 times. Born in Lagos, Osimhen left for Europe in 2017, joining Wolfsburg. He made only 12 appearances in the Bundesliga over two seasons before heading to Belgian side Charleroi on loan in 2018. Osimhen starred in Belgium, notching 20 goals in 36 appearances. A permanent move to France followed. Internationally, Osimhen has been capped nine times by the Super Eagles. N...
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Sheffield United keeper joins Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on eve of new season

Jake Eastwood of Sheffield United kicks the ball upfield during the pre season friendly match between Sheffield United and Stoke City at Bramall Lane on July 25, 2017 in Sheffield, England. Sheffield United goalkeeper Jake Eastwood has joined Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on loan. The deal will see the 23-year-old further his experience at Rugby Park until January, when he will return to Bramall Lane. He has made just three senior appearances for United, starting two EFL Cup games in 2017 as well as coming on as substitute in the Championship match at Wolves in February, 2018, when Simon Moore was sent off 17 minutes from time. He spent the first part of last season on loan at League Two side Scunthorpe, where he made 16 appearances and kept seven clean sheets. And he m...
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Norwich sign Everton midfielder

Kieran Dowell of Everton controls the ball during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Everton and Rotherham United at Goodison Park on August 29, 2018 in Liverpool, England. Norwich City have announced the signing of England U21 midfielder, Kieran Dowell from Everton on a permanent three year deal for the usual undisclosed fee. Dowell is 22-years-old and has come through the Everton academy, making his first appearance back in 2014 in the UEFA Europa League.  The availability of game time became an issue at Goodison Park though and he has spent time out on-loan at Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Derby County and most recently at Wigan, who he joined last January.  There he scored  5 goals in 12 appearances, including a hat-trick in the 8-0 thrashing of ...
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Man City agree fee with Valencia for highly-rated Ferran Torres

Ferran Torres 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. Manchester City have agreed an initial fee with Valencia for highly-rated 20-year-old winger Ferran Torres. Stats Perform News understands the Spain Under-21 international will cost City £21.2million ($38.3M AUD), plus further add-ons. Talks between the clubs are on-going, with an agreement on the wider terms of the deal thought to be close. Ferran is considered one of Spain's most promising young players, having come through Valencia's academy and making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2017. A talented and direct winger capable of playing on either flank, though preferring to operate from the right, Ferran enjoye...
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Brighton sign Ajax defender Veltman

Joel Veltman of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and Sparta Rotterdam at the Johan Cruijff Arena on January 19, 2020 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Brighton have signed Netherlands defender Joel Veltman from Ajax for an undisclosed fee. He is the Premier League club's second signing of the summer, following the arrival of midfielder Adam Lallana from Liverpool on a free transfer on Monday. Veltman, 28, played more than 200 times for Ajax and has 22 international caps. He has signed a three-year contract. "He has terrific experience from his time with Ajax including the Champions League," said head coach Graham Potter. "He's an excellent defender who can play at right-back and at centre half, but he's also comfortable in possession." Veltman made...
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Chelsea FC face competition for 24-year-old Ajax goalkeeper – report

Goalkeeper Andre Onana of Ajax Amsterdam gestures during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between AFC Ajax and Getafe CF at Amsterdam Arena on February 27, 2020 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Chelsea FC are facing a battle with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, according to a report in England. The Sun, as quoted by the Daily Mail, is reporting that Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen have submitted an £18m offer for the Cameroon international in the summer transfer window. The same article states that Chelsea FC are looking to sign a replacement for the world’s most expensive goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of the 2020-21 Premier League season. According to the same story, Ajax have rejected Leverkusen’s opening bid for the first-choice...
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Arsenal transfer boost as agent explains Philippe Coutinho’s plans this summer

Philippe Coutinho of FC Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and RB Leipzig at Allianz Arena on February 9, 2020 in Munich, Germany. Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost after Philippe Coutinho's agent said the player is targeting a return to the Premier League this summer. The Gunners have reportedly emerged as front runners to land Coutinho, who has also been linked with Chelsea, Tottenham, Leicester and Newcastle. But his agent Kia Joorabchian said the former Liverpool star will not make up his mind until after Bayern Munich have been knocked out of this season's Champions League. Coutinho has spent the season on loan at Bayern, who have a three-goal advantage as they prepare to host Chelsea in the second leg of their Champions L...
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Brighton confirm signing of Lallana after Liverpool exit

Adam Lallana of Liverpool celebrates at full time during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on March 7, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Brighton and Hove Albion have completed the free transfer signing of former Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana. Adam Lallana has joined Brighton and Hove Albion on a three-year contract after leaving Premier League champions Liverpool. Former England international Lallana has been a fringe man in recent seasons at Anfield and his Reds deal expired as the season ended on Monday. The 32-year-old was widely reported to have agreed a switch to Brighton, and the Seagulls confirmed the signing on Monday. Brighton head coach Graham Potter said: "There is no doubting Adam's quality, and if you look at his fo...
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Celtic launch transfer bid for Leeds-linked player

Greece's goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas reaches for the ball during the Nations League football match between Hungary and Greece on September 11, 2018, in Budapest, Hungary. Celtic have launched a second bid for goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas as they look to get their side ready for another league title assault, as per Greek newspaper Ora to Spor, via the Scotsman. The stopper has good experience at the highest level and the Bhoys could need to add a goalkeeper in the summer window, though it remains to be seen if this second bid is going to be enough. It could also be news that is of interest to Leeds with the report underlining the idea that the Whites have also been interested in Barkas as they too need a new stopper. Kiko Casilla’s future remains unclear and Illan Meslier, though h...
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AC Milan make move for Saint-Etienne youngster Fofana

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. AC Milan are making moves to sign Saint-Etienne’s Wesley Fofana. The 19-year-old defender has impressed since breaking through in France, making 24 appearances across all competitions in 2019/20. Now, le10sport.com are reporting that the Rossoneri have offered €14 million for the defender. Saint-Etienne, though, are hopeful that they can hold out for at least €20m. It’s also believed that the youngster would be open to making a move to the Stadio San Siro, though Premier League side and Champions League hopefuls Leicester City are also interested. ...
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Dejan Lovren to leave Liverpool as £11m transfer deal agreed

Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on July 20, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Dejan Lovren is on the brink of a Liverpool exit with the defender closing in on a move to Zenit St Petersburg. The Reds defender has fallen down to fourth choice in the pecking order under Jurgen Klopp and has made just 10 Premier League appearances this term. With Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk established as the first-choice pairing, Lovren has been limited to just 15 games all season with his most recent start coming in the 3-0 defeat at Watford at the end of February. Russian side Zenit have expressed an interest and it is understood Liverpool are happy to do business with a fee of around £11million agreed. Football Flame understands that discussions have ...
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PSG reportedly target AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez

Theo Hernandez of AC Milan celebrates his goal during the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SPAL at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 15, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Paris Saint-Germain has been steadily rumored to be in on several left-backs and now a new report signals that it remains interested in one French talent. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport(via CalcioMercato), PSG is interested in former Real Madrid left-back and current AC Milan player Theo Hernandez. However, the Serie A side has no intention of selling the defender at the moment. Hernandez proved to become a vital contributor for the Italian side. He has currently totaled for 33 appearances in all competitions this season and is comfortably occupying the starting left-back role for the team.  The 22-year-ol...
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Chelsea open talks to sign Lille forward Jonathan Ikone

Jonathan Ikone 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. Chelsea have reportedly approached Lille to discuss a possible move for Jonathan Ikone during this summer's transfer window. The 22-year-old enjoyed a productive 2019-20 campaign for his French club, scoring four times and providing seven assists in 36 appearances in all competitions. Ikone still has three years left to run on his contract with Les Douges, but the France international could allegedly seek pastures new ahead of the 2020-21 season. According to Le 10 Sport, Chelsea have held talks with Lille over a potential move, and the Ligue 1 club are taking the interest from Frank Lampard's ...
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Kai Havertz agrees Bayer Leverkusen exit as Chelsea hope to seal transfer

Kai Havertz of Bayern Leverkusen celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Bundesliga match between SC Paderborn 07 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Benteler Arena on January 19, 2020 in Paderborn, Germany. Kai Havertz has agreed with Bayer Leverkusen that he can depart this summer. But the German side will continue to seek a transfer fee in the region of £90million for the Bundesliga’s brightest homegrown young star. Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all keen on the 21-year-old German international, who has enjoyed an outstanding campaign. Zinedine Zidane is a fan of Havertz, who likes to operate as a No.10 but has been used both as a No.9 and in a deeper central midfield role by Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz this season. And Bayern, who beat Leverkusen 4-...
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Juventus reportedly linked with Lacazette move

Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on July 04, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. Juventus have been linked with a move for Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, who looks likely to leave London this summer. The 29-year-old French international has enjoyed a mixed spell with the Gunners and recent reports from the BBC and reliable Arsenal reporter David Ornstein suggest that he could be sold this summer. French newspaper L’Equipe report that Juventus are among the teams that have made contact with Lacazette, along with Atletico Madrid and Inter. The Bianconeri could be in the market for a new striker, given Gonzalo Higuain’s future at the club remains...
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Chelsea boss Lampard gives transfer update after Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech signings

Frank Lampard of Chelsea during a virtual press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on July 3, 2020 in Cobham, England. Frank Lampard has given a welcome transfer update at Chelsea after the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech. The Blues have moved quickly in the market to snap up two of Europe's hottest stars. Ziyech arrives after an impressive couple of campaigns at Ajax, helping them reach the Champions League semi-final last year. While Werner will provide Lampard with the goals after netting an incredible 34 times in all competitions. However, there are no signs of Chelsea slowing down - with several more targets in mind. Leicester star Ben Chilwell, Bayer Leverkusen ace Kai Havertz and West Ham's Declan Rice are being eyed. If all three are signed, it would ...
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Leroy Sane Completes Move to Bayern Munich

Leroy Sane of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on April 24, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Leroy Sane has joined Bayern Munich from Manchester City, the Germany international returning to the Bundesliga on a five-year contract. Sane, 24, was officially revealed as a Bayern player by the record Bundesliga champions on Tuesday after completing his medical in Munich. The Germany international winger is no stranger to the Bundesliga, having made 47 Bundesliga appearances for Schalke between 2013 and 2016 before his switch to Manchester City, where he won two English Premier League titles, scoring 39 goals in 135 appearances. "FC Bayern is a very big club a...
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AC Milan signs Alexis Saelemaekers on a Permanent deal

EPPE MEAZZA, MILANO, ITALY - 2020/02/13: Alexis Saelemaekers of Ac Milan in action during the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg match between Ac Milan and Juventus Fc. The match end in a tie 1-1. AC Milan have announced via their website that the club has taken up their option to buy right winger Alexis Saelemaekers from RSC Anderlecht.  This option was being considered by the management last week. The Belgian joined on a loan costing 3.5 million for 6 months with an option to buy permanently for an additional 3.5 million. Milan have signed the winger on a 4 year contract until June 2024. The total cost of the operation for the winger is about 7 million euros.  Saelemaekers is now Stefano Pioli's go-to option off the bench since the resumption of football in Italy and h...
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Achraf Hakimi to Complete Inter Milan Move

Achraf Hakimi of Borussia Dortmund in action during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at the Signal Iduna Park on June 17, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. Morocco international Achraf Hakimi is close to completing his move to Italian giants Inter Milan. This has been confirmed by Inter’s chief executive officer Giuseppe Marotta as they look to sign the full-back from Spanish giants Real Madrid. Hakimi is coming off a two-year successful loan spell at German side Borussia Dortmund where he played 54 Bundesliga games and scored seven goals and also registered 14 assists. “The will of [owners] the Zhang family is to continue buying important players,” Marotta said on BEIN Sports. “I confirm that we are in an advanced negotiation for Hakimi. [Inter spor...
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