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Barcelona plotting move for Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno

Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno could tie up shock two-year deal with Barcelona, according to a report in Spanish publication Sport.Moreno, who is out of contract at Anfield in the summer was widely expected to pen a deal with Serie A side Lazio having been seen in Rome last week, when he was pictured with former Reds teammate and current Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva.But it is now claimed that Barca have moved ahead in the battle for his signature on a free transfer, and will snap him up as cover for the club's current left-back Jordi Alba.Moreno, 26, signed for the Reds from Sevilla for £12m in the summer of 2014, but he has had an up-and-down time of it at Anfield.Although occasionally impressive, lapses in concentration such as in the 2016 Europa League final against his previous...
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Barcelona and Real madrid battling to sign Skriniar, says agent

An agent who works with Milan Skriniar disclose that Barcelona and Real Madrid both want to sign Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan. Mithat Halis, who is a partner at the firm that represents Skriniar, has been talking about the defender but explained why it might be a difficult deal to do.“Real Madrid want to sign him, so do Barcelona; whoever can convince Inter to let him go will sign him this summer. Skriniar is a model professional. If Real Madrid want him, they could get him but there are other agents who have a vested interest in taking players where they want.”Mino Raiola, who represents Ibrahimovic and Pogba, might try to mislead Skriniar, but the player is on the books at our company - we have a contract with him. Inter paid Sampdoria 28 million euros for Skriniar and six months late...
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Borussia Dortmund reportedly join race to sign Hudson-Odoi

After multiple failed attempts to sign Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi on a transfer last summer and in the January transfer window, Bayern Munich now has competition for Hudson-Odoi from Dortmund, according to a report in the Telegraph. With Christian Pulisic heading the opposite direction to Chelsea this summer, Hudson-Odoi could look at Dortmund and feel that his chances for first team minutes are better than at Stamford Bridge.The 18-year-old, who has been called-up to the current England squad, is yet to start a Premier League match this season. Of course, Hudson-Odoi is behind the likes of Eden Hazard and Willian, who would start ahead of most players. But surely Hudson-Odoi will see how his England teammate Jadon Sancho has made 35 appearances, including starts in the Bundesliga and UE...
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Tottenham target Inter midfielder Matias Vecino

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Inter midfielder Matias Vecino according to a report from Turin based newspaper Tuttosport.Vecino has long been one of the players Mauricio Pochettino has liked and Spurs have recently considered him as a player who could potentially replace Mousa Dembele following his move to China.In addition to the Uruguayan, the north London club have also taken a liking to Napoli star Amadou Diawara but they are seemingly more orientated toward Vecino who they believe could make an immediate impact to their efforts to cut the gap on the other top clubs in the Premier League.The report concludes that Inter would be willing to move the 27-year-old former Fiorentina player on but only if they are to receive an offer of at least €30 million.This season Veci...
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Liverpool reportedly set up interest in Dybala

Liverpool are reportedly considering a concrete bid for Juventus striker Paulo Dybala in the coming weeks.Dybala's future has been the subject of much debate in recent transfer windows, and rumours regarding a possible exit have once again begun to swirl due to the Argentine starting just four Serie A games since the turn of the year.Real Madrid are understood to have a long-standing interest in signing Dybala, who has also been linked with a big-money move to Manchester Unitred in recent months.However, Tuttomercatoreports that Liverpool have now emerged as surprise frontrunners for his signature and could push for a deal to be agreed within the next few weeks.Juventus would likely command a hefty fee of more than £100m for the 25-year-old, although that price tag is not thought to have d...
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Real Madrid want to sign Sadio Mane in summer

Real Madrid have renewed their interest in Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, according to report today.Zinedine Zidane returned to the hot seat at Madrid last week and has been assured of a substantial transfer war chest for the summer, with up to £300million reportedly available.Unsurprisingly, Zidane and Real have now been linked with a move for Sadio Mane, who scored once again against Fulham on Sunday.His goal at Craven Cottage came on the back of an impressive brace against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week.The Senegalese forward now has 17 goals this season and appears to have jumped ahead of Mohamed Salah to become Liverpool’s most important player for this campaign.Mane cost the Reds £34million when he joined in 2016, and any bid from Real would have to be significantly higher ...
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Juventus are eyeing PSG striker Kylian Mbappe

Juventus are hoping to secure a deal for Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe.The striker signed for the Ligue 1 champions for £154million in the summer of 2017, initially on loan from Monaco, before completing the deal the following year. Now it looks as though Massimiliano Allegri's side are ready to tempt Mbappe with a move away from Paris.The Serie A side's sporting director, Fabio Paratici, promised to fans during dinner, after watching his side defeat Atletico Madrid, that he 'would do everything' to sign Mbappeaccording to Tuttosport.Mbappe's PSG side were knocked out of the Champions League in the last-16 by Manchester United.While Juventus, inspired by a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick, turned around a 2-0 deficit against Atletico to progress to the quarter-finals 3-2 o...
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Tottenham reportedly target Milan defender Davide Calabria

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing AC Milan defender Davide Calabria, according to reports in Italy.Calabria has made 21 Serie A appearances so far this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.Report claimed Manchester United are monitoring Calabria as a potential replacement for Antonio Valencia, who is set to leave Old Trafford this summer.It is believed Milan want Calabria to sign a new contract as a result of the 22-year-old’s defensive improvement this season.Tottenham have three right-backs in the their first-team squad but there have been question marks over the quality of Kieran Trippier, Serge Aurier and Kyle Walker-Peters this term.One of the three could leave this summer. It is more likely to be Aurier, who was linked with a move to China in January, or Walker...
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Philippe Coutinho reportedly eye move to Manchester United

Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho could be on his way to Manchester United this summer from Barcelona.The Brazilian playmaker, 26, swapped Merseyside for Catalonia in January 2018, but the move has not worked out.Now, according to report, Coutinho has informed a number of Spanish players in the United squad that he wants to resurrect his career in Manchester with a £100million deal mooted.Since joining Barcelona fourteen months ago, Coutinho has played 60 games and scored 18 goals not a bad return for a midfielder.However, most of his contributions came during a run of good form towards the end of last season, whereas he has struggled recently only completing 90 minutes twice since October, and receiving jeers from his own fans against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
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Real Madrid target Real betis Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso

Real Madrid reportedly enquired Real Betis about Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso before the Ajax upset hit Santiago Bernabeu earlier this week. A senior representative is believed to have contacted Betis about the player who is currently on loan at the club from Paris Saint-Germain and it’s very likely that he will be roped in on a permanent deal. Betis will then obtain 80 per cent of his rights for €25 million while PSG hold the other 20 per cent. It is believed that the Seville club are willing to listen to offers once the player becomes theirs and will let him leave for around €60million. With the decline of Luka Modric and Toni Kross clearly visible, Madrid could find themselves in a desperate need to sign a quality Midfielder 
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Juventus reportedly eyeing Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio

Juventus are plotting a move for Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio this summer and have made contact with the 23-year-old. Asensio, who has spent a lot of time on the Real bench this season, has been consistently linked with Juve following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Turin last summer. 
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Man Utd's Fellaini complete move to Shandong Luneng in China

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has joined  Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng. Fellaini traveled to China on Thursday to complete the deal that brings to an end five and half years at United. Fellaini, 31, joined United from  Everton in 2014 when he became the first significant signing after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure as manager.He signed a  new two-year deal last summer that was due to run until 2020."Everybody at United thanks Marouane for his service and wishes him well for the future as he completes his move to Shandong Luneng Taishan FC in China," the club said in a statement.The Belgium international managed just three minutes of Premier League action under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He was signed for United by his forme...
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Celtic winger Lewis Morgan joins Sunderland on loan

Sunderland have  signed of Celtic winger Lewis Morgan on loan.Morgan joined the Scottish Champions 12 month ago but has struggled for playing time.He is yet to start a league game and has featured just 13 times for Brendan Rodgers’ side.Morgan, a Scotland international, will innow spend the second half of the season at Sunderland, who are fighting for promotion from League One.The Black Cats are fifth, but have three games in hand on leaders Luton.Morgan is reunited with Sunderland boss Jack Ross  the pair worked together during St Mirren’s Scottish Championship winning campaign last year.                                                      ...
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Ozil snub loan move to Paris Saint-Germain

Mesut Ozil has rejected  a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain.The French club are eager to add to their squad before the window closes after  Neymar was ruled out for 10 weeks.However, according to Suddeutsche Zeitung, the Arsenal midfielder has rejected the opportunity to join the  Ligue 1 leaders on a temporary deal. Neymar faces 10 weeks on the sidelines after picking up a foot injury in a French  Cup clash against Strasbourg a week ago.He is set to miss the Champions League round of 16 clash with Manchester United, and Thomas Tuchel is keen to see his squad injected with more attacking threat in his absence.Ozil has been out of favour at the Emirates since Unai Emery arrived in the summer, taking charge from Arsene Wenger. He has started just 13 of the ...
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PSG sign Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes

Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes have signed a four year contract with  Paris Saint-Germain.The Argentina midfielder has been in Paris finalising the deal since the weekend with the fee agreed around £35m.The 24-year-old has been playing for the Russian club since the summer of 2017, having previously represented Boca Juniors, Chievo, Roma and Empoli.
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Manchester City failed with bid for Barcelona transfer target

Manchester City has failed in a bid to sign  another key transfer target. Frenkie De Jong has completed his move to Barcelona thereby leaving Paris Saint-Germain and Man City disappointed.The 21-year-old has been the subject of transfer speculations for several months now with the three clubs battling for his signature. But the Spanish giants secured the midfielder from Ajax in a £65 million deal on Wednesday. He has signed a five-year contract that will see him move to the Camp Nou at the end of the season.De Jong was a key target for City as a viable candidate to provide backup for and subsequently replace Fernandinho. But with Paris Saint-Germain also keen on the the player, the battle line was drawn to secure his services. Although the Netherlands international has revealed h...
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Sunderland striker Josh Maja close to joining Bordeaux

Bordeaux are on the verge of landing Sunderland striker Josh Maja  for a deal that could rise to £3.5million, according to report.Maja rejected the offer of a new contract at Stadium of Light two weeks ago, and Sunderland are resigned to losing their 16-goal striker.The two clubs are haggling over the fine details of the deal and it is understood personal terms will not be an issue.Cardiff and Crystal Palace were also reportedly keen to sign Maja as well as a number of German clubs.The 20-year-old's contract with the Black Cats is set to finish this summer.                                                                &nb...
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Kelvin Prince Boateng set to join Barca on loan

Sassuolo midfielder Kelvin Prince Boateng is close to signing loan deal with Barcelona.According to report, Barcelona will pay around £1.75m to borrow the 31-year-old for the rest of the season with an option to buy for £7m in the summer.Sassuolo general director Giovanni Carnevali will fly to Barcelona later on Monday and a deal is expected to be finalised later this week.Boateng only joined Sassuolo in the summer and has scored four goals in 13 Serie A outings, recently playing in a more advanced role.His previous spell in La Liga was a successful one, Boateng scoring 10 goals in 28 appearances for Las Palmas in 2016-17 before leaving for Eintracht Frankfurt.Boateng's Europe-hopping career has also seen him play for Hertha Berlin, Borussia Dortmund, Schalke, Tottenham, Portsmouth and Mil...
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Exeter City sign Jaden Brown on loan from Huddersfield

Huddersfield Town defender Jaden Brown has signed a loan deal to Exeter City  for the remainder of the 2018/19 campaign.The defender joined Huddersfield from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month and has been sent out to gain senior football experience at St James Park.Exeter City sit outside of the League Two play-off spots on goal difference alone, having been beaten by Coventry City in the final at Wembley last season.Huddersfield Town academy manager Leigh Bromby said: “Our intention has always been to get Jaden out on loan if the right opportunity arose; it formed part of our conversations when we signed him this month.“Jaden has reached the stage of his development where exposure to senior football at a high level is the right step and I’m delighted that ...
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Bournemouth close to signing Brentford defender Chris Mepham

Brentford and Bournemouth have resumed negogiations over a potential move for Chris Mepham and a deal now appears to be close.Bournemouth had offers for the Hammersmith-born central defender rejected during the summer transfer window.The Cherries remain interested in Mepham, 21, and have again made an approach to Brentford to see if an agreement can be reached.Southampton are also eyeing Mepham along with his team-mate Ollie Watkins. 
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