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Arsenal Confirm Signing of Defender William Saliba

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of defender William Saliba for a fee of £27 million ($34m).The Gunners have been hot on the trail of the Frenchman for a number of weeks and the deal was finally announced on the club’s official Twitter page on Thursday afternoon.The 18-year-old made 16 appearances for Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 last season as the club finished fourth.He is the second signing Unai Emery’s side have made in a short space of time, with Dani Ceballos also announced as an Arsenal player on Thursday afternoon.
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Newcastle Sign Joelington for Club Record Fee

Newcastle United have announced the signing of the Hoffenheim striker Joelinton for a club-record fee, believed to be in the region of £40m.“I’m really happy to be here,” Joelinton told the club’s official website after signing a six-year deal. “I know it’s a large investment that the club has made in me and that comes with a huge responsibility. I’m highly motivated and hope to give back on the pitch.”The 22-year-old Brazilian has been handed the No 9 shirt, leaving the Bundesliga club after four years – two of those spent on loan at Rapid Vienna.“The kid’s got an exciting time ahead of him,” Steve Bruce, the Newcastle manager, said. “He’s a smashing young player and we’re obviously delighted to get him.“It’s been going on for a little bit now, so to get him is great for everybody,” Bruce...
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Nabil Fekir Set for Real Betis Move

France midfielder Nabil Fekir will undergo a medical at Real Betis later today, ahead of a permanent €20 million (£18m/$22.4m) switch from Lyon.The 26-year-old had one year left to run on his existing contract at Lyon's Olympic Stadium but was given permission to speak to potential suitors at the end of last season.The mercurial playmaker had no intention of extending his stay in Ligue 1, with it his desire to undertake a new challenge after six successful years in his homeland.Lyon boss Sylvinho excused Fekir from pre-season training so he could fly to Spain and negotiate terms on a five-year contract with Betis on Monday.The France international is expected to put pen to paper on the long term deal, which brings to an end one of the year's longest-running transfer sagas.The Andalucian cl...
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Chelsea's Ampadu Close to Joining RB Leipzig

The Wales international Ethan Ampadu is close to continuing his development at RB Leipzig next season with Chelsea negotiating his departure on a season-long loan to the Bundesliga club.Ampadu, who has eight senior caps, underwent a medical in Germany on Friday having been omitted from the Chelsea senior squad who are currently in Japan on a two-game pre-season tour.Frank Lampard, who had attempted to secure the youngster while Derby manager, had made clear his intention to loan out the 18-year-old in search of regular first-team football for the season ahead. The former Exeter City player made more appearances for his country than his club last season.Leipzig, who are close to securing Ademola Lookman from Everton this summer, will tap into Ampadu’s versatility with the teenager able to o...
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Ajax Sign Mexican Star Edson Alvarez

Ajax have announced an agreement with Club America for Mexico international Edson Alvarez, who is expected to sign a five-year contract.The Eredivisie club added the agreement, which is reportedly for a fee around $17 million (£14m), is subject to a medical.Ajax director for football Marc Overmars had previously talked up the possibility of the club moving for the Alvarez, saying the 21-year-old was a target for them regardless of the situation regarding Matthijs de Ligt, who has since had his move to Juventus confirmed."I think he has the right age - 21 years old, he's a regular starter for the Mexico national team and we know him very well because we've been following him for quite some time now,” Overmars said. “He's had good development, and he's versatile."The Mexico international dev...
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Barca Offer £90m Plus Two Players for PSG Forward Neymar

Barcelona have made a £90m offer plus two players for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, according to Sky in Germany.The La Liga club have given PSG a list of six players that could be included in the deal, including Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele, Ivan Rakitic, Nelson Semedo, Malcom and Samuel Umtiti.It is understood the French club want over £200m for the 27-year-old.Sky Sports News reported on Tuesday that Neymar had told PSG he wanted to leave, while their manager Thomas Tuchel admitted on Wednesday that he knew the Brazilian was keen on an exit before the Copa America.PSG sporting director Leonardo said last week that Neymar could leave the French champions "if there is an offer that suits everyone", while also confirming "superficial contact" with Barcelona.According to Sky, PSG...
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Udinese officially acquires Nicolas from Hellas Veron

Nicolas is officially a player for Udinese. The club announced on their website that they've officially acquired the Brazilian goalkeeper from Hellas Verona after he arrived last season on loan.The 31-year-old signed a contract that lasts until June 30, 2021. Here's the official note: "Udinese Calcio announces to have guaranteed the sport performances of goalkeeper Nicolas Andrade. The class of '88 Brazilian arrived at Udine at the beginning of last season on loan from Hellas Verona, and has now been acquired definitively with a contract until June 30, 2021. He defended the bianconera goal in the third round of the Coppa Italia 2018-2019 against Benevento. To Nicolas we wish a good job on the club's behalf."
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PSG sign Dortmund Defender Diallo for €32m

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of defender Abdou Diallo from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €32 million including bonuses.As confirmed by ESPN FC sources, the France under-21 international successfully underwent his medical in the French capital on Monday before signing a five-year contract at Parc des Princes."It is a great honour to be involved with such a prestigious club as Paris Saint-Germain," Diallo said. "I have always said that the Parisian project was very attractive."Joining the capital club today is another important step in my career. I am committed to giving my all for my new club and look forward to bringing my qualities and desire to this team renowned for its high quality and high ambitions."Diallo, 23, left PSG's Ligue 1 rivals Monaco for Bundesliga outfit...
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Joselu Leaves Newcastle United for Alaves

Newcastle United finally completed the sale of Spanish forward Joselu to Alaves.They say all good things come to an end, but obviously the same can be said about things on the opposite end of the spectrum. Newcastle United finally brought the Joselu era to a conclusion as they completed a transfer of the forward back to Spain. The 29-year-old joins Alaves for a reported 2.5M.Typically, there are mixed feelings when a player departs the club, but with Joselu, the feelings will be mostly positive. He arrived in 2017 as a much-needed striking option. But, he proceeded to score only seven goals in over 50 appearances across all competitions. He was hard-working and did a lot on the pitch outside of scoring, but as a striker, he needed to do more of his primary job: find the back...
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Barcelona signs Japanese Forward Hiroki Abe

La Liga giants Barcelona have signed Japanese forward Hiroki Abe from Kashima Antlers.The 20-year-old forward has played for Kashima since 2017. Last year, he was chosen as the J.League ‘Rookie of the Year,’ and is considered one of the best young talents in the country.After representing Japan at youth levels for a number of years, he was first called up to the senior team by coach Hajime Moriyasu for the 2019 Copa America. He is also expected to be one of the key players for the Samurai Blues during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo next summer.This move comes shortly after Abe’s countryman Takefusa Kubo completed a move to Barcelona’s arch-rivals, Real Madrid.Upon his arrival in Catalonia, Abe will be expected to join Barcelona B in the Spanish Second Division to gain experience.
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Roma Sign Goalkeeper Lopez From Betis

Roma have announced the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Pau Lopez from Real Betis, for a fee of €23.5 million (£21m/$26m).The 24-year-old made 35 appearances for Betis last season after they had signed him on a free transfer from Espanyol. He played 78 times for the Catalan club, having joined them in 2014.The one-cap Spain international has signed a five-year deal with Giallorossi, and will compete with Sweden international Robin Olsen for the No. 1 jersey in the Italian capital.He was welcomed to Roma by the club’s Sporting Director Gianluca Petrarchi, who has been busy since taking over the role on July 1.Lopez is the fourth signing the club have made since then. The shot-stopper joins Amadou Diawara, Bryan Cristante and Leonardo Spinazzola as new members of Paulo Fonseca’s side.The fee f...
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Atletico Sign Saponjic from Benfica

Atletico Madrid have signed Serbia Under-21 striker Ivan Saponjic from Benfica on a three-year contract, the club have announced.Neither club disclosed the fee paid for the 21-year-old but the deal is reported to be worth in the region of €8 million (£7.1m/$9m).A physically imposing forward, Saponjic will provide an extra attacking option for coach Diego Simeone alongside Diego Costa, Alvaro Morata and record signing Joao Felix, who also arrived from Benfica for €126m (£113m/$141m).But while the Portugal international starred in the club's Primeira Liga triumph in the 2018-19 season, Saponjic played for Benfica B after joining from Partizan Belgrade in January 2016 and spent the 2017-18 campaign on loan with Belgian club Zulte Waregem.He joins fellow new faces Marcos Llorente, Hector Herre...
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Luca Zidane Leaves Real Madrid on Loan

Luca Zidane has left Real Madrid for Racing Santander on loan for the 2019-20 season.Luca, son of Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, made 30 appearances between the sticks for Real Madrid Castilla last term, keeping nine clean sheets.He also played from the start in a 3-2 win over SD Huesca for the senior side in La Liga in March.The 21-year-old goalkeeper joins newly-promoted Racing in the Segunda Division on a season-long loan as he continues his development away from Santiago Bernabeu.Real Madrid already boast a wealth of options in the goalkeeping department, with Belgium international and former Chelsea player Thibaut Courtois set to be first choice between the sticks, while Costa Rican Keylor Navas could be moved on permanently as he searches for more regular game-time.
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Burnley set to re-sign West Brom striker Rodriguez

Burnley are set to re-sign West Bromwich Albion striker Jay Rodriguez after triggering his release clause.The Clarets have agreed to pay an initial fee of £5m, with another £5m guaranteed in 12 months.Burnley-born Rodriguez, 29, has not gone on West Brom's pre-season trip to Spain and will instead have a medical at his former club.He began his professional career at Turf Moor in 2007 before signing for Southampton in 2012.West Brom signed Rodriguez from Southampton for a fee of about £12m in 2017, after he had scored 32 goals in 126 appearances for Saints.He made his only England appearance against Chile in November 2013.
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Chelsea confirm permanent Morata departure to Atletico Madrid

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement over the permanent transfer of Spanish striker Alvaro Morata.Spanish international Alvaro Morata has joined La Liga runners-up Atletico Madrid from Premier League giants Chelsea on a permanent deal, the Blues have announced on their official website.Morata joined Chelsea in the summer of 2017 from Real Madrid in a then club-record deal of £60 million. After a blazing start to life in England, the striker found himself struggling for form and fitness, finishing his debut campaign with the West Londoners with a return of 15 goals and 6 assists from 48 matches.The 2018-19 season saw Morata’s struggles in front of goal compound further. The 26-year-old managed just 5 goals in 16 Premier League outings in the first half of the campaign, whic...
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Juventus sign Demiral from Sassuolo for €18m

Juventus completed the signing of Turkey defender Merih Demiral for €18million from Sassuolo on Friday.Demiral, 21, joined Sassuolo from Alanyaspor in January – initially on loan with an obligation to buy – before making 14 Serie A appearances.The centre-back, a four-time Turkey international, has now joined the Serie A champions, signing a five-year deal."Juventus Football Club S.p.A. announces that the agreement with U.S. Sassuolo Calcio S.r.l. for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Merih Demiral has been finalised for a consideration of €18million payable in four financial years," a Juve statement read."Juventus and the player have signed a five-year contract of employment until 30 June 2024."Demiral also scored two Serie A goals in his 14 matches as Sas...
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Rodri completes Manchester City move from Atletico Madrid

Manchester City have signed midfielder Rodri from Atletico Madrid in a club-record deal after paying his £62.5m ($112m) release clause.The La Liga side confirmed on Wednesday that City’s representatives had paid the fee for Rodri at La Liga’s headquarters, despite interest from Bayern Munich.Rodri - who has signed a five-year deal with City - informed Atletico last month of his desire to leave the club this summer.After completing his move, Rodri told City’s official website: “What City have achieved in the last two years has been amazing and I’m looking forward to being part of such a talented squad.“It’s not just the titles they have won, but the way they have managed it, playing attacking football at all times. It’s a style that excites me, as do the club’s ambitions.“I can’t wait to st...
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Man City Re-sign defender Angelino from PSV

Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday night the return of PSV Eindhoven left-back Angelino in a £5.3m deal.Angelino has put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the Premier League champions just 12 months after completing a permanent move to PSV.City head coach Pep Guardiola has moved to re-sign the 22-year-old in order to provide competition with Benjamin Mendy at left-back.Guardiola was pondering a big money addition to compete with Mendy but has instead taken advantage of City’s buy-back clause in Angelino.“I am thrilled to have rejoined City, a side playing incredible football under Pep Guardiola,” he told the club’s official website.“Watching them while playing in Holland has been a pleasure. City’s performances over the last two seasons have been incredible and I am very excite...
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Roma Reportedly eyeing Move for Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld

Roma are interested in signing Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld this summer, claims The Guardian.Alderweireld has entered the final year of his current Tottenham deal and has a £25m release clause active for the remainder of the month.Manchester City and Manchester United have previously been linked with a move for Alderweireld but both Premier League clubs are pursuing Harry Maguire.While the loser in the race for Maguire could yet rekindle their interest in Alderweireld, they face the prospect of missing out on the Tottenham ace altogether with Roma now monitoring his future.Roma are on the market for a new centre-back after agreeing to sell Kostas Manolas to Serie A rivals Napoli and the arrival of Alderweireld, who is regarded as one of the best defenders in the Premier League, wou...
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Bournemouth loans Hyndman to Atlanta for year

Midfielder Emerson Hyndman has been loaned to Atlanta United from Bournemouth of the Premier League for the rest of the Major League Soccer season.Atlanta said on Monday it has the option to purchase Hyndman's rights at the end of the loan. The team acquired Hyndman's MLS discovery rights from Dallas for an international roster slot in 2019 and 2020, plus $200,000 in general allocation money."We're excited to bring a talented young player like Emerson in to bolster our midfield," vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra said. "In addition to his technical, on-the-ball abilities, he performed well in two physically-demanding leagues in the Scottish Premiership and English Championship."Hyndman, the 23-year-old grandson of former Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman, joined Fulham's y...
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