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AC Milan eyeing move for Burnley Midfielder Jeff Hendrick

Jeff Hendrick (13) 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. AC Milan have shown an interest in signing Burnley midfielder Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer. Hendrick, capped 54 times by the Republic of Ireland, is out of contract this summer and is yet to agree an extension with the Premier League side. Milan signalled their interest in Hendrick prior to the coronavirus pandemic and are currently assessing their options ahead of the next transfer window. The Serie A giants - much like their rivals Inter - have been looking increasingly more to the English market in recent months and came close to signing Wigan defender Antonee Robinson in January. Burnley have held ...
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Manchester United join race to sign Roma star Riccardo Calafiori

Riccardo Calafiori of AS Roma is challenged by Tibo Persyn of FC Internazionale during the Primavera 1 match between FC Internazionale U19 and AS Roma U19 at on November 1, 2019 in Milan, Italy. Manchester United have entered the race to sign rising Roma star Riccardo Calafiori. The Red Devils have watched the 18-year-old left back playing for Roma’s youth team several times this season. And the Old Trafford giants have now sounded out his agent Mino Raiola about a possible transfer. Calafiori, who is under contract with Roma until 2022, is already wanted by Paris Saint-Germain. And he has been offered a bumper new contract in a bid to convince him to stay, with Roma keen to bring him into the first-team squad next season. Technical staff at the club also believe that whi...
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Manchester United target Monaco Youngster Pietro Pellegri

Pietro Pellegri of Monaco during the Ligue 1 match between Monaco and Nimes on August 25, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. Despite suffering numerous injuries since he joined Monaco, Pietro Pellegri remains a very attractive target on the transfer market.  The striker born in 2001 is once again a target for Manchester United who happen to gave a very good relationship with his current Ligue 1 club.  Monaco paid €30 million to acquire Pellegri from Genoa a few years ago, but the Red Devils have been tracking him since he was 16 years old. Monaco are however willing to make Pellegri a starter next season, a time in which the club will make numerous changes with a new sporting director and a reduction in expenditures.  Pellegri was the youngest player to score in Serie A'...
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Report: Arsenal eye St Etienne teenager Wesley Fofana

Wesley FOFANA of St Etienne during the French Cup semi-final between Saint Etienne and Rennes on March 5, 2020 in Saint-Etienne, France. Arsenal are weighing up a move to sign Saint-Etienne defender Wesley Fofana, according to a report in England. The Daily Express, as quoted by Metro, is reporting that Arsenal are interested in a potential swoop to sign William Saliba’s team-mate Fofana this summer. The same article states that Arsenal noticed the 19-year-old talent while keeping tabs on their new recruit Saliba throughout the 2019-20 Ligue 1 campaign. According to the same story, Saint-Etienne could be tempted to sell Fofana given the financial pressures that the Ligue 1 side are facing after narrowly avoiding relegation to France’s second tier. The Daily Express go on to ad...
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Report: Newcastle United want to sign Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez

Lucas Hernandez of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the FC Bayern Muenchen Training Session on May 05, 2020 in Muenchen, Germany. According to Bild, Newcastle United are planning to lure Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez to St. James’ Park this summer, with their prospective £300 million takeover set to hugely boost their transfer coffers. The France international, a key player for the side at the Russia 2018 World Cup, is out of favour at the Bundesliga side, featuring in just 14 games this term. Despite being able to play at both left-back and centre-back, the forms of Alphonso Davies and David Alaba in the respective positions have limited Hernandez’s playing chances, and a summer exit could be on the cards. The 24-year-old cost Bayern £71 million last summer, and the cl...
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Celtic Reportedly eyeing move for Reading winger Michael Olise

Michael Olise of Reading takes on Matty Virtue of Blackpool during the FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Blackpool and Reading at Bloomfield Road on January 14, 2020 in Blackpool, England. SPFL Champions Celtic are weighing up a transfer move for Reading winger Michael Olise, according to the Daily Mail. The 18-year-old is highly-rated at the Madejski Stadium and has made 14 appearances for the Royals senior team since breaking through from their academy. Olise, who has impressive dribbling ability and an eye for pass is supposedly being placed on a list of transfer targets for Neil Lennon and Celtic, as they look to add some fresh impetus into their side. The midfielder who can operate in an array of attack midfield roles initially spent spells at Chelsea and Man City’s ac...
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Report: Real Betis join race to sign Tottenham star Jan Vertonghen

Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur control ball during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 4, 2020 in London, England. According to a report from the Daily Star, La Liga side Real Betis have offered a contract to Tottenham Hotspur star Jan Vertonghen. The Belgian has a little over a month left on his current contract with Spurs and, although he hasn’t ruled out extending his stay, it looks likely that he will leave this summer. Vertonghen recently turned 33 and his next contract will possibly be his last. The former Ajax man would want one big pay day before he bows out of the game and it is unlikely that he will get that at Tottenham during these difficult times. The report claims that Vertonghen hasn’t...
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Arsenal target Amiens Striker Serhou Guirassy

Serhou Guirassy of Amiens SC during the French League 1 match between Amiens SC v Paris Saint Germain at the Stade de la Licorne on February 15, 2020 in Amiens France. Arsenal are interested in a potential swoop to sign Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy, according to a report in England. The Mirror is reporting that Arsenal are looking to capitalise on the financial uncertainty due to the coronavirus by making a raid on the relegated Ligue 1 side. The same article states that Arsenal are interested in the 24-year-old after Guirassy scored nine times in the French top flight this season for the 19th-placed team. According to the same story, the Gunners could land the France Under-20 international if they make an offer in the region of £10m for the Amiens star. The report goes on...
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U.S. teenager Indiana Vassilev signs new deal with Aston Villa

Indiana Vassilev of Aston Villa poses for a picture at Aston Villa's training ground as he signs a a new contract on May 18, 2020 in Birmingham, England. American forward Indiana Vassilev has agreed to a two-year contract with Aston Villa after making his Premier League debut in January. The 19-year-old made his senior team debut on Jan. 4 against Fulham and made his first Premier League appearance 14 days later at Brighton. He has four appearances overall during the coronavirus pandemic-interrupted season. Born in Savannah, Georgia, to parents of Bulgarian heritage, Vassilev played at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and signed with Aston Villa in 2018. He played for the U.S. alongside Josh Sargent and Tim Weah at the 2017 Under-17 World Cup, where the Americans lost to ...
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Laliga giant Barcelona reach agreement for Juventus star Miralem Pjanic

Juventus player Miralem Pjanic during a training session at JTC on May 12, 2020 in Turin, Italy. Barcelona and Juventus have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Miralem Pjanic, claims Spanish outlet Sport. Pjanic is deemed surplus to requirements by Juventus and has been heavily linked with a summer move away to the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona in recent weeks. Juventus want to sign Jorginho from Chelsea and were hoping to use Pjanic as a makeweight to get a deal over the line. However, it has now emerged the 30-year-old will instead join Barcelona, as well as Juventus full-back Mattia de Sciglio. Juventus are sending both players to Barcelona at the end of the season, in addition to €25m (£22.3m) in return for right-back Nelson Semedo. The Old Lady ha...
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Chelsea demands £58m for Juventus target Jorginho

Jorginho of Chelsea during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on March 3, 2020 in London, England. Chelsea have demanded at least £58m (€65m) for Jorginho should Juventus firm up their interest. The Italy international has been linked with a transfer back to Serie A this summer. It comes from Maurizio Sarri, now in charge at Juventus, who has a close bond with the midfielder from his time managing Napoli. Jorginho was the first signing Sarri made at Chelsea, arriving as a double act and the on-field general for the Italian's style of play. And the former banker wants to reunite with the 28-year-old for a third time, this time in Turin, but it would not be a cheap deal. According to TuttoSport, the Blues are demanding at least...
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Arsenal and Everton reportedly target Hellas Verona defender Marash Kumbulla

Marash Kumbulla of Hellas Verona during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Hellas Verona at Stadio San Paolo Naples Italy on 19 October 2019. According to reports from The Mirror, two Premier League clubs – Arsenal and Everton – are interested in signing Marash Kumbulla. The highly-rated young centre-back has been compared to Italy and Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini. And several European clubs are vying for his signature. The report claims that the likes of Inter Milanband RB Leipzig are also in the race to sign the Hellas Verona defender. According to FC Inter News, all the four aforementioned clubs have made enquiries about Albania international Kumbulla. The 20-year-old centre-back would cost in the region of 30million euros (£27m), and it remains to be seen ...
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Report: Bayern Munich want to sign Hertha Berlin star Jessic Ngankam

Jessic Ngankam of Hertha BSC U23 during the team presentation on July 19, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. Bayern Munich are interested in Hertha Berlin’s young starlet Jessic Ngankam, according to a report from Sport1. The striker is out of contract this summer but has yet to sign a new one with the capital club, and Bayern are one of a handful of clubs after the talented youngster. Ngankam made his Bundesliga debut on Saturday for Hertha, coming on late in the match for an eleven minute appearance. Hertha beat Hoffenheim 3-0 to move eight points clear of the relegation zone. These were his first minutes this season outside of the Regionalliga Nordost. In addition to Bayern, Sport1 says that Borussia Monchengladbach, Augsburg, Nurnberg, St. Pauli, and RB Leipzig have expressed interest...
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Philippe Coutinho agent gives Update amid Chelsea rumor

Philippe Coutinho during a green screen shoot on April 03, 2016 in Liverpool, England. Philippe Coutinho's agent insists there have been no discussions with Chelsea regarding a transfer from Barcelona, but hinted that a move could occur in the future. Coutinho joined the Catalan side from Liverpool in a £142million deal back in January 2018, but the playmaker has largely failed to live up to expectations in LaLiga. The Blues have now reportedly targeted the 27-year-old as a summer signing as Frank Lampard looks to bolster his options in attacking midfield. It was widely reported that Coutinho would head back to the Premier League following his loan spell at Bayern Munich after the Bundesliga giants declined to take up the option to sign the Brazilian permanently. Agent Kia Joo...
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Man United reportedly stepping up efforts to sign Lyon striker Dembele

Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele reacts during the French Cup semi-final football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, centraleastern France, on March 4, 2020. Manchester United are stepping up their own efforts to sign the ex-Celtic forward Moussa Dembele, according to Daily Star. This Star says the Frenchman prefers a move to Old Trafford and that the Reds are increasingly confident of landing the £60 million-rated Lyon striker. United have reportedly been tracking Dembele for a year and consider him the ideal replacement for Romelu Lukaku . Chelsea are also in the hunt, but United CEO Ed Woodward is poised to make a move in an attempt to lure him to Manchester instead of London. Dembele had score...
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RB Leipzig Interested in Barcelona Loanee Claire Todibo

Jean-Claire Todibo of FC Schalke 04 looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Veltins-Arena on March 7, 2020 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. RB Leipzig have reportedly become the latest club to express an interest in Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who is currently on loan at Schalke. The Bundesliga side are expected to lose Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konaté in the summer transfer window and want to bring in Todibo to reinforce their defence. Todibo is said to fit the profile Leipzig are looking for after proving his worth during his brief time at Schalke, according to Le10 sport. The report reckons Barcelona really need to sell some stars to pay for Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi’s contract renewal. Todibo is one of the club’...
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AC Milan eye Real Madrid's Luka Jovic move

Luka Jovic of Real Madrid during the Liga match between Osasuna and Real Madrid on February 9, 2020 in Pamplona, Spain.AC Milan are eyeing a deal with Real Madrid flop Luka Jovic in a bid to steal a march on their Premier League rivals for his signature.The £62million frontman has failed to convince Zinedine Zidane he is the man to lead the Real line beyond the lifespan of Karim Benzema and could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu when the transfer window reopens.And according to reports Newcastle United, along with Arsenal, are interested in the player, when the Magpies’ Saudi-financed takeover is eventually given the green light by the Premier League.But, reports in Italy suggest Milan are looking to snatch the Serbian hitman from under the noses of their English rivals and have already ma...
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Barcelona Reportedly target PSG left back Juan Bernat

Juan Bernat of Paris Saint-Germain runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund at Parc des Princes on March 11, 2020 in Paris, France. The match is played behind closed doors as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).Barcelona are reportedly considering a summer move for Juan Bernat, as they look to move Junior Firpo on after an underwhelming season.According to a report by Spanish publication Sport, Juan Bernat has emerged on the radar of Barcelona for a move in the summer transfer window. The La Liga champions are weighing up selling Junior Firpo following a below par maiden campaign at Camp Nou.Juan Bernat joined PSG in the summer of 2018 after struggling to become a regular in four...
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Arsenal reportedly target Bayern Munich teenager Angelo Stiller

Angelo Stiller of Bayern Muenchen II plays the ball during the 3. Liga match between Bayern Muenchen II and SpVgg Unterhaching at Stadion an der Gruenwalder Straße on August 31, 2019 in Munich, Germany.Arsenal are targeting a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Angelo Stiller, according to reports in Germany. The 19-year-old is yet to make his first-team debut for Bayern but he has been one of their standout performers for the club’s reserve team. Stiller, who plays as a defensive midfielder, has scored three goals and registered 10 assists for Bayern at youth level this season. The Germany Under-18 international was taken on Bayern’s pre-season tour last summer and featured for 45 minutes in a friendly against Arsenal in California.According to Bild, Arsenal now have a ‘specific i...
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AC Milan Reportedly plotting move for Juventus Star Daniele Rugani

Daniele Rugani of Juventus FC looks on before the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and Brescia Calcio. Juventus FC won 2-0 over Brescia Calcio, at Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.For many years now, AC Milan have been looking for the ideal partner for Alessio Romagnoli, the captain. However, no centre-back has been able to live up his standards, forcing the Rossoneri to act. Just last summer, Milan brought in Leo Duarte and Simon Kjaer to solve the issue. The year before that, they signed Mattia Caldara from Juventus and many thought he would be the man, although that wasn’t the case.According to the newspaper Corriere di Torino (via MilanNews24.it), the Rossoneri could do business with the Bianconeri once again, having set their sights on Daniele Rugani. The defender is out...
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