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Inter Milan lead the race to sign Juventus target Sandro Tonali

Sandro Tonali of Brescia Calcio looks on during the Serie A match between Brescia Calcio and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Mario Rigamonti on February 9, 2020 in Brescia, Italy. Inter Milan have an advantage over arch rivals Juventus in the race to sign Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali according to a report from Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, which was aired a short time ago. The report explains that the highly rated Italian national team player has told Inter that he considers them among his favourite potential next destinations. Brescia president and owner Massimo Cellino is continuing to demand €50 million for Tonali, who is widely regarded as one of the best up and coming Italian prospects out there at the moment. Inter are ahead and need to make sure they remain ahead with...
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Leicester City Face Battle with Crystal Palace to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski

James Tarkowski (5) of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley at St. James's Park, Newcastle on Saturday 29th February 2020. According to reports from The Mirror, Leicester City and Crystal Palace are ready to battle for Burnley defender James Tarkowski in the summer transfer window. The Foxes were interested in signing the Burnley defender last summer but they were priced out of a move for the England centre-half. However, Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has renewed his interest in the 27-year-old defender, as he looks to bolster his defence this summer. The report claims that Burnley have slapped a prohibitive £50 million price tag on the former Charlton defender. Leicester City are desperate to bolster their defence following t...
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Mainz Ready to make Awoniyi Move Permanent

Mainz' Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi (R) and Frankfurt's Austrian midfielder Stefan Ilsanker vie for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match Eintracht Frankfurt v 1. FSV Mainz 05 on June 6, 2020 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. Mainz 05 manager Rouven Schroder has confirmed the club’s interest in a permanent move for Taiwo Awoniyi.  The Nigerian striker has been a Liverpool player since the summer of 2015 when he was bought for £400,000. He’s never played for Liverpool, having been loaned out to 5 different teams. “I am very, very positive about him.” Schroder said of Awoniyi “Taiwo never let himself down, always had his head up and the absolute will to improve was never negative. It is a symbol of how team sport works. “We are in an exchan...
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Manchester United Keen to Sign Barcelona’s Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati #31 of Barcelona during team warm up before the Barcelona V Real Sociedad, La Liga regular season match at Estadio Camp Nou on March 7th 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Manchester United are ready to make a fresh bid to sign FC Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati, according to a report in Spain. Spanish media outlet Sport, as quoted by Metro, is reporting that the Red Devils are eager to sign the highly-rated 17-year-old ahead of the 2020-21 Premier League season. The same article states that super-agent Jorge Mendes tabled a €100m (£89m) bid to sign the FC Barcelona starlet on behalf of Manchester United earlier this week. According to the same story, FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu rejected the offer and underlined his desire to keep the promising teenager at Camp Nou....
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Nantes sign Liverpool Midfielder Chirivella on free transfer

Pedro Chirivella of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground on February 21, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool midfielder Pedro Chirivella has left the club to join Ligue 1 side FC Nantes. The midfielder ends his seven-year spell with the Reds in which he made a handful of appearances for the Reds. Nantes announced via their website they had signed the Spanish midfielder. Chirivella arrives on a free transfer signing a contract until the summer of 2023. Chirivella becomes Nantes’ first major signing since the French transfer window opened on Monday. The midfielder joined Liverpool’s academy at the age of 16 and signed his first professional contract in 2015. His senior debut came in a Europa League tie against Nantes rivals Bordeaux. Despite only bein...
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Juventus joins race to sign Inter Milan target Hector Bellerin

Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during a friendly match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on June 10, 2020 in London, England. The Daily Express claim that Serie A leaders Juventus have joined Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan in the race to sign Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin this summer – and they could sign the right-back for a fee of £27million. Bellerin, 25, is now regarded as one of the senior players at Arsenal having clocked up just five appearances shy of 200 outings for the Gunners in all competitions. An impressive amount, given his struggles with injury. The Spain international remains Arsenal’s first-choice on the right side of the defence, but injury has hampered his progress once again this term. Bellerin has clocked up 16 outings in all competitions. Beller...
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Liverpool Keeping tabs on Roma Midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo

Nicolo Zaniolo (R) of AS Roma in action against Aron Ramsey (L) of Juventus FC during Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on January 12,2020 in Rome, Italy. Liverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on developments surrounding Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. The 20-year-old has previously been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Lilywhites have supposedly decided against making a move for Zaniolo in the current economic climate. However, Roma will supposedly have to cash in on some of their players this summer amid the financial woes arising from the coronavirus pandemic, and according to Tuttosport, Liverpool are weighing up a move for Zaniolo. The report claims that Roma do not wish to part ways with one of their mos...
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Wolves target Chinese Striker Wu Lei

Wu Lei of RCD Espanyol runs for the ball during a training session on May 23, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Spanish LaLiga clubs are back training in groups of up to 10 players following the LaLiga's 'Return to Training' protocols. Wolves are set to take a step forward in bolstering their striking department, according to reports. The latest reports from Spanish outlet Marca state that Wolves are taking a forward march to bring in reported transfer target Wu Lei. Marca believe that Wu Lei is in talks with Wolves ahead of a permanent deal at the next available opportunity. The Chinese striker has attracted Premier League interest - and his contract at Espanyol will expire within six months, and Wolves could intervene to scupper any hope Espanyol have of keeping the player. After ...
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Manchester United Open talks to Sign Bayern Munich Midfielder Corentin Tolisso

Corentin Tolisso of FC Bayern Muenchen plays the ball during a training session at Saebener Strasse training ground on March 13, 2020 in Munich, Germany. Per a new report, it appears that Bayern Munich has given midfielder Corentin Tolisso permission to leave the club during the next transfer window.  The French international has been linked with a move away from Munich for the better part of the Ruckrunde since he’s only made a total of 13 Bundesliga appearances after missing almost all of the 2018/2019 season due to his cruciate ligament tear. Inter Milan, Juventus, Arsenal, and Manchester United have all shown interest at one point or another in acquiring Tolisso, but now it looks as if Bayern’s front office has given him the green light to definitely leave if he wants to....
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Everton reportedly Lead the Race to sign Juventus Midfielder Adrien Rabiot

Juventus player Adrien Rabiot during a training session at Allianz Stadium on June 05, 2020 in Turin, Italy. Everton are reportedly at the head of the queue for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The Frenchman has made 24 appearances for Maurizio Sarri's side since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain. The 25-year-old has only started 11 Serie A matches during the 2019-20 campaign, though, and the Old Lady are allegedly keen to move him on during this summer's transfer window. Manchester United have been strongly linked with the midfielder, who turned down the chance to sign a new contract with PSG to join the Italian champions on a free transfer last year. However, according to Tuttosport, Everton are leading the race for Rabiot due to the presence of head coach Carlo Ancelott...
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Man United and Liverpool make bid for Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly

Kalidou Koulibaly of Napoli during a training session on March 9, 2020 in Naples, Italy. Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has insisted that the Italian giants will not be lowering their £100m asking price for in-demand centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegal international's future has been called into question in recent weeks, with a host of clubs - including Manchester United and Liverpool - thought to be lining up summer offers. Previous reports have suggested that Koulibaly could be available for a cut-price fee due to the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which is likely to be felt across the sport. However, Giuntoli has insisted that Napoli's valuation of 28-year-old - widely thought to be £100m - will stand this summer, effectively ruling out a m...
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Juventus reportedly set to complete move for Emerson Palmieri

Emerson Palmieri of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri is reportedly on the verge of agreeing a deal with Juventus. The Blues are expected to bring a new left-back to Stamford Bridge during this summer's transfer window, suggesting that Emerson will be surplus to requirements next season. The 25-year-old has made 18 appearances for Frank Lampard's side this term but has largely struggled to hold down a regular spot and has not played in the Premier League since January. Juve have been strongly linked with the Italy international in recent weeks, and according to Tuttosport, the Old Lady are now closing in on a deal for the full-back. Emer...
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Man United Join race to sign AC Milan Midfielder Ismael Bennacer

Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan gestures during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 22, 2020 in Florence, Italy. Manchester United have joined rivals Manchester City and Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign AC Milan’s Ismael Bennacer, according to a report from French outlet RMC Sport. The report adds that United are the latest club to show interest in the Algeria international, who won Player of the Tournament at the 2019 African Cup of Nations. A report from The Sun earlier this week suggested that City are interested in the midfielder, who made one League Cup appearance for Arsenal as a 17-year-old in 2015 and left the London club in search of first-team football before joining Empoli two years later. R...
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Real Madrid plotting Move for Man United target Jadon Sancho

Dortmund's English midfielder Jadon Sancho runs with the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match SC Paderborn 07 and Borussia Dortmund at Benteler Arena in Paderborn on May 31, 2020. Real Madrid could reportedly move for Jadon Sancho in next summer's transfer window if the attacker does not leave Borussia Dortmund ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. The speculation surrounding the 20-year-old's future continues to gather pace, with Manchester United thought to lead the race for his signature. The Red Devils could allegedly attempt to agree a swap deal with BVB due to the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which is likely to be felt across the sport. However, according to AS, Madrid are keeping a close eye on developments and could attempt to secure...
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Inter Milan reportedly target Arsenal star Lacazette

Alex Lacazette of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on June 01, 2020 in St Albans, England.  Inter Milan reportedly continue to consider Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette as a potential replacement for Lautaro Martinez. Despite speculation regarding his future, it was claimed last month that Lacazette has no interest in a switch to San Siro during the next transfer window. However, according to reports in Spain, Inter are prepared to play a waiting game with the France international, aware that they could lose Martinez to Barcelona. As it stands, that deal appears unlikely unless Barca are able to put together a proposal which matches the Argentine's release clause, said to be in the region of £95m. Nevertheless, recouping close to that fee would allo...
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Lyon signs Villarreal Loanee Toko Ekambi on Permanent deal

Karl TOKO EKAMBI of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 match between Lille and Lyon at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on March 8, 2020 in Lille, France. Olympique Lyonnais have signed on-loan Cameroon forward Karl Toko Ekambi from Villarreal on a four-year contract, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday. Lyon exercised an option to buy the player in a deal worth 11.5 million euros ($12.86 million) plus add ons which includes a sell-on clause of 15% of any future transfer. Ekambi, 27, has scored twice in eight league matches since joining the club on loan in January. "Lyon is pleased to announce that it has taken up the purchase option for Ekambi from Villarreal," the French club said in a statement here “The Cameroonian international has signed a four-year contract with the Rhone club.” ...
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Agent confirm Coutinho desire Premier League return

Philippe Coutinho works out during a rehab training session at Saebener Strasse training ground on May 19, 2020 in Munich, Germany. Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho wants to return to the Premier League, according to his agent, but is unsure if a transfer will be possible this summer. Kia Joorabchian has said the former Liverpool playmaker would also be willing to stay at Bayern Munich, where he has spent this season on loan. "He has a desire to come back to the Premier League at some point," Joorabchian told Sky Sports. "It may not happen this year, it may happen this year -- we don't know. We really have not discussed anything for now." Bayern can sign Coutinho permanently in the summer for €120 million but they might not take up that option. However, extending the loan or negot...
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PSG Confirm Signing of Mauro Icardi From Inter on Permanent Deal

Mauro Icardi of Paris Saint-Germain arrives to the stadium before the French Cup Semi Final match between Olympique Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain at Groupama Stadium on March 04, 2020 in Lyon, France. French champions Paris St Germain have signed striker Mauro Icardi on a permanent deal from Inter Milan, the Serie A club said on Sunday. Argentine Icardi, 27, joined PSG in September on a season-long loan with a buy-out option. “FC Internazionale Milano announces the transfer of Mauro Icardi to Paris Saint-Germain FC: the striker, born in 1993, has permanently moved to the French club,” Inter said in a statement. “The club thanks the player for the six seasons he spent with us and wishes him the best for his future professional career.” Icardi scored 20 goals in 31 matches in a...
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Tottenham target Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic

Stefan Savic of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the first training session of Atletico de Madrid on May 09, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Atletico Madrid's Stefan Savic. Jose Mourinho's side are expected to be in the market for at least one new centre-back ahead of the 2020-21 campaign as Jan Vertonghen prepares to leave on a free transfer. According to Mundo Deportivo, Spurs could attempt to bring Savic to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during this summer's transfer window. The 29-year-old has been an important player for Atletico since arriving from Fiorentina in 2015, making over 150 appearances in all competitions. Savic's contract with Diego Simeone's side is due to expire in two years, though, and it is...
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PSG reach £45m agreement with Internazionale to sign Mauro Icardi

Mauro Icardi arrives to a training session at Ooredoo Center on March 10, 2020 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain will face Borussia Dortmund in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match on March 11, 2020. Paris Saint-Germain are set to complete their first major signing of the summer after reaching an agreement with Internazionale for Mauro Icardi. The Argentinian striker has spent the season on loan at PSG and the clubs have struck a deal worth €50m (£45m), plus €7m in add-ons, to make the transfer permanent. The fee may be an indication of the effect that coronavirus will have on the summer transfer market. PSG had negotiated a clause to buy Icardi for €70m, but the ongoing financial uncertainty in European football means the price will be significantly lower. ...
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