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Denis Suarez Joins Celta from Barcelona

Denis Suarez’s move from Barcelona to Celta Vigo is now official.The midfielder will join Celta in a deal worth €13m (£12m/$15m) with a potential €3m more in bonuses.Suarez started his career at his new club, before making the switch to Camp Nou. Celta confirmed the move in a tweet on Sunday.Suarez played for Celta B in 2010-11, catching the eye of Manchester City. He spent two seasons in England, without really making the breakthrough into the first team, before moving to La Masia in 2013.After one season at Barcelona B, the club loaned him to Sevilla where he played 31 games. The next season he was sold to Villareal, although Barca inserted a buy back clause in the deal.
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Leicester City Sign Defender James Justin on five year deal

Leicester have signed defender James Justin from Luton for an undisclosed fee.The 21-year-old right-back, who can also play on the left, has agreed a five-year contract with the Foxes and becomes Brendan Rodgers' first signing since he became manager earlier this year.Justin played 52 time in all competitions last season as Luton clinched promotion to the Championship by winning the League One title.He is looking forward to making the step up to the top flight and working under Rodgers."I'm over the moon. I feel like I'm ready for this moment. I hope to bring a lot of energy and commitment to the badge," Justin told the club website."The manager is great with the younger players and developing them through their careers. Everyone speaks very highly of him and I hope he can help me too."Jus...
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Liverpool sign defender Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle

Liverpool have signed center back Sepp van den Berg from PEC Zwolle for $1.6 million.The 17-year-old reportedly narrowed his options down to Bayern Munich and Liverpool, choosing the latter. Van den Berg was signed with an eye towards fast-tracking him into the first team and explained his decision. “I’ve seen what kind of players from the academy have grown into the first team. [Klopp] is a great guy and one of the reasons they are successful – and also one of the reasons I came here. I was thinking about [the idea of] training with Virgil [van Dijk]. For me he is the best defender in the world, so I can learn a lot from him," said Van den Berg.
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Benfica Confirm €126M offer for Joao Felix from Atletico

Benfica are evaluating an €126 million offer for Portugal striker Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, the Portuguese club said in a statement on Wednesday.If terms are agreed, the 19-year-old would become the most expensive player in Atletico's history, smashing the La Liga side's transfer fee record of €72m to sign France winger Thomas Lemar from AS Monaco last season."Atletico Madrid submitted a proposal for the acquisition of [Felix] for a total amount of €126m which is being analysed," Benfica said in a statement to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission.Felix would become the fifth most expensive signing in history after Neymar, who holds the record after his €222m move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, Kylian Mbappe(€180m), Philippe Coutinho (£142m) and Ousmane Dembele (€105m).Felix ...
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Brighton signs Winger Trossard from Genk

Brighton have completed the signing of winger Leandro Trossard from Belgian champions Genk for an undisclosed fee.Trossard has agreed a four-year contract at the Amex Stadium.The 24-year-old captained Genk to the Belgian title last season, scoring 22 times and contributing 11 assists in 47 appearances in all competitions.Albion head coach Graham Potter told the club website: "We are delighted to welcome Leandro to the club and excited about the impact he can have for us."He's an attack-minded player who had a very impressive season last year in helping Genk win the league title."He was influential in the side's success last term and scored a lot of goals, as well as creating chances for others."At 24 he also brings good experience, having captained the side and also featured many times in ...
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Ajax sign Promes from Sevilla

Netherlands international Quincy Promes has left Sevilla for Ajax in a €15.7million deal, the Eredivisie champions have announced.The 27-year-old, who spent just a single season in La Liga, has signed a five-year contract in Amsterdam. The fee could rise to €17.2m with bonuses.Ajax are going through a busy off-season, securing a number of key men with new deals while selling Frenkie de Jong to Barcelona and appearing set to see Matthijs de Ligt depart.Erik ten Hag's men reached the Champions League semi-finals last season, losing to Tottenham in devastating fashion, while winning the league and the KNVB Beker.Promes, who featured for finalists Netherlands in the Nations League, scoring in a last-four defeat of England, will join the Ajax squad for pre-season on July 8.He started just 15 ti...
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Atalanta sign Muriel from Fiorentina

Atalanta have signed Luis Muriel from Fiorentina on a permanent deal. Fiorentina didn't make the player's loan move permanent and La Dea signed the Colombian striker from Sevilla.Atalanta haven't confirmed the price of the Colombian star but it is believed that the value of his transfer is in the region of € 15 million plus € 3 million in add-ons.Muriel will wear the no.9 shirt. "I am here to help a team that has been improving over the last few years", the Colombian said. "President Percassi and Mr. Gasperini has given me enthusiasm and that was crucial for me. Duvan is in love with Bergamo, he always speaks to me about the team, we are close friends. I want to play with strong players and it didn't take long to convince me".
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Atletico Madrid Reportedly set to sign Joao Felix for €120 million

Joao Felix is said to be in Madrid and ready to sign for Atletico Madrid  according to Record. The deal could be confirmed in the next couple hours, and would be worth €120 million, with the 19-year-old earning €6 million a year.Antoine Griezmann is leaving the club this summer and reports suggest Barcelona is his next stop. Atletico’s own chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin said as much and said Atletico have known since March but Barca remain coy over the potential transfer. Their president Josep Bartomeu rejected the idea that the dea is just done, but he did say they would see what happens in the coming weeks.Phillippe Coutinho is at the Copa America with Brazil and it is likely that he will have to be sold before Griezmann is confirmed. But Atletico know that whatever happens,...
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Manchester City to sign PSV defender Angelino

According to Spanish paper La Voz de Galicia on Monday, Manchester City are closing in on signing PSV left-back Angelino.If Angelino’s name sounds familiar, that’s because the 22-year-old previously left Man City to join PSV just twelve months ago.Back in June 2018, Man City sold Angelino to PSV for 5 million pounds.Angelino agreed a five-year deal with PSV.During his previous stint at Man City, Angelino was restricted to just a handful of appearances.Angelino made his Man City debut against Aston Villa in the FA Cup in 2016, while Pep Guardiola played the defender against Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League.
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Report : Juventus Sporting Director hold talks with Man Utd over Pogba Return

Juventus sporting director made the trip to the English capital to hold a number of different meetings, according to Sky Italian. The same article states that the two clubs are in the early stages of negotiations as Manchester United explore the possibility of potentially offloading Pogba this summer. According to the same story, Juventus right-back Joao Cancelo is also part of the negotiations after Manchester City cooled their interest in the Portuguese defender. Manchester United have already been linked with a host of right-backs in the summer transfer window, including Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and PSG’s Thomas Meunier. Sky Sports go on to add that Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola is now free to negotiate his client’s transfer after his ban imposed by the ...
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West Ham Sign Pablo Fornals from Villarreal

West Ham have announced the signing of Spain international attacking midfielder Pablo Fornals from Villarreal.West Ham are paying £24m (€27m) for the 23-year-old, making him the second-most expensive signing in the club's history behind Felipe Anderson, who cost £42m when he joined from Lazio last summer.Fornals, who has signed a five-year contract with an option of a further 12 months, will join up with Manuel Pellegrini's squad after representing his country at this summer's UEFA European U21 Championship finals."I'm very happy to be part of West Ham," Fornals told the club's official website. "I feel very good, very happy and very grateful for the opportunity that has been provided to me.Fornals, who was first targeted by Manuel Pellegrini in January, has been capped twice by Spain, and...
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Report :Man Utd ready to Splash £50million to secure key signing

Manchester United are heavily linked with England international and Crystal Palace star Aaron Wan-Bissaka. According to multiple reports going on in the media, the Red Devils moved in with an offer worth £40million to sign the highly rated right back, however, the Eagles opted to reject the bid and are looking to get around £60million for their prized asset (Sky Sports) (The Telegraph) (ESPN). As far as personal terms are concerned, renowned Italian journalist Nicolo Schira claimed that the Old Trafford club have already reached an agreement with Wan-Bissaka and are in talks with Palace to get his signing done. Few hours back, Mirror Sport reported that Man Utd are now ready to make another move and believe that they have a chance of securing the signing for a fee of £50mill...
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Aston Villa Reportedly linked to sign Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez

Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Celta Vigo star Maxi Gomez.The Uruguay striker scored 13 goals as the LaLiga side narrowly avoided relegation last season.He scored in a crucial 2-0 win over LaLiga champions Barcelona last month, which helped Celta finish four points above 18th-placed Girona.President of Gomez’s former club Defensor Montevideo, Ney Castillo, claims the forward has told him that Villa are keen on a deal.Celta are believed to have slapped a £35million price tag on their star man.Villa will need to sign a goalscorer in an attempt to preserve their top-flight status next season.Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham, who netted 26 goals in Villa’s promotion-winning season from the Championship, is set to return to Stamford Bridge this summer.Speaking about his Villa Park future l...
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Juventus Set to Sign Sassuolo Defender Demiral

Juventus have completed the €15 million (£13m/$17m) signing of Sassuolo defender Merih Demiral, as per reports.  Demiral impressed in a half-season with Sassuolo in 2018-19, making 14 Serie A starts after his loan move from Turkish side Alanyaspor. Sassuolo will make that loan permanent on July 1, and are now set to sell the Turkish international to the Serie A champions. Demiral will join the Bianconeri on a five-year contract. Juventus fought off late interest from Atletico Madrid in Demiral, who can play at centre-back and at right-back. Juve are set to evaluate Demiral in the pre-season before determining whether to keep him on the team or send him out on loan for more seasoning.
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Real Madrid Sign Luka Jovic for €60million

Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported fee of €60million. Jovic was in fine form last season scoring 17 Bundesliga goals and a further 10 in Eintracht's run to the semi-finals of the Europa League. Jovic becomes the second player to join Madrid since Zidane's return, with a €50million move for Porto defender Eder Militao concluded in March.
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West ham to Sign Roberto from Espanyol

West Ham have agreed to sign Roberto on a free transfer, with the Spanish goalkeeper joining on a two-year deal. The 33-year-old is available from 1 July, when his contract with La Liga club Espanyol expires. Roberto, an Atletico Madrid youth graduate, has played for Benfica and Real Zaragoza, and won three Greek Superleague titles with Olympiakos. "I think everyone who follows football knows the importance of this club, so I'm really excited," Roberto said. Roberto arrives at the London Stadium following the departure of second-choice keeper Adrian, along with striker Andy Carroll and midfielder Samir Nasri.
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Tottenham Bids £53m for Giovani Lo Celso

Tottenham have made a bid of about 60m euros (£53m) for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.But Lo Celso has a 100m euro (£88m) release clause and it is understood Betis want to sell him for a fee closer to that amount.Spurs will face competition for the 23-year-old Argentine with other Premier League clubs interested.The Londoners have not signed a player since January 2018 when they paid Paris St-Germain £23m for winger Lucas Moura.Tottenham's record signing is Davinson Sanchez - they spent £42m on Ajax's Colombia centre-back in August 2017.Lo Celso initially joined Betis on a season-long loan in August 2018 from PSG but the La Liga club triggered their option to buy the player in April for 22m euros.He scored 16 goals and registered six assists in 45 games for Betis last season and h...
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Atletico Madrid Complete Transfer of Felipe from Porto

Portuguese club Porto have confirmed the sale of Brazilian defender Felipe to Atletico Madrid.The 30-year-old centre-back will join Atletico in a €20million deal.Felipe made 93 Primeira Liga appearances in three years – is set to replace outgoing captain Diego Godin.A league winner with Porto in 2017-18, Felipe confirmed his exit from Estadio do Dragao earlier on Monday.
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Everton Sign Huddersfield Goalkeeper Lossl

Everton have signed Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Jonas Lossl on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of June.The Demark international has signed a three-year deal with the Toffees that will take him through to the summer of 2022.He will join up with his new club on July 1 and begin preparations for next season, where he is expected to provide cover and competition for first-choice shot-stopper Jordan Pickford.Lossl made 31 Premier League appearances for Huddersfield in 2018-19 but was unable to prevent their relegation to the Championship, conceding 54 goals and keeping just five clean sheets in that period.He joined on loan from German outfit Mainz in the summer of 2017 following the Terriers' promotion to the top flight, a deal which was made permanent a year later.Pickfo...
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Report: Man Utd, Spurs & Everton Offered Strootman

Manchester United, Everton and West Ham have been offered the chance to sign Marseille and Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman on loan.Strootman, 29, was linked with moves to United when David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal were in charge at Old Trafford.He signed for French club Marseille from Roma for £23m last summer and has been a mainstay in central midfield throughout the season.But Marseille need to cut costs after disappointing season in which they are sat sixth in Ligue 1 with one round of fixtures left to play.Manchester United are expected to undergo a massive overhaul this summer, but the emphasis will be on securing home-grown young players of potential.
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