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Liverpool boss responds to Luis Diaz to Barca transfer talk
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Liverpool boss responds to Luis Diaz to Barca transfer talk

New Liverpool boss Arne Slot has shut down talk about a possible move to Barcelona for Luis Diaz. The forward has once again been linked with the Catalans after Barca became frustrated in their attempts to land Nico Williams. Diaz’s father has previously admitted his son would love to play for Barca, but Slot says the Colombia international is going nowhere. “When I walked in, the whole day is about talking about football, it’s no surprise I hear speculation about Diaz,” he told reporters. “Is there anyone we don’t talk about? His future is with us. I like a lot of what I saw. He has had a big impact on Liverpool and I hope he has one for the coming season.” Barca have already signed Dani Olmo this summer but any more signings are now looking unlikely, with the club’s financial situat...
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Barcelona and Atlético told N’Golo Kanté is not for sale – report

FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid have reportedly been sent a clear message about their interest for N’Golo Kanté. And that message is: back off. The Saudi League is not interested in letting the midfielder go, as he is considered a key player for Al Ittihad. Kanté earned rave reviews for his performances for France in UEFA Euro 2024. West Ham United were also said to be interested, but the Saudis were firm. Another complication about a potential transfer would be his massive salary. Generally speaking, European stars who have moved to Saudi Arabia have gotten significant - to say the least - pay bumps. It would be impossible for European clubs to match that kind of wage in a responsible manner. In addition, the appointment of Laurent Blanc to coach the Saudi club is seen as a tip of...
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Bournemouth set to sign striker Evanilson for club record fee

Bournemouth are set to complete the club-record signing of Porto striker Evanilson after agreeing a deal worth £40.2m, according to reports.The Brazil international is set to undergo a medical before finalising the switch to the Premier League club, whose previous record signing was the £25m transfer of midfielder Jefferson Lerma from Levante in 2018. Bournemouth have moved quickly to replace Dominic Solanke, who joined Tottenham for £65m last week.Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah was also reportedly a target for the Cherries, but they instead opted to pursue Evanilson. The 24-year-old scored 25 goals for Porto in all competitions last season, including four in seven Champions League appearances.He was selected for the Brazil squads at the Copa America and Olympics this year and has tw...
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Man Utd transfer news: Jadon Sancho breakthrough as bid rejected for midfielder

Manchester United are making huge progress in the summer transfer window ahead of the start of the Premier League season. United have now completed four transfers, with Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui arriving for a combined fee of £145.5million. But they are not done yet, with the INEOS ownership targeting more players to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s squad while also looking to offload others. Perennial United transfer target Frenkie de Jong is back on the radar, with United desperate to add a central midfielder to the mix before the window closes on August 31, while another striker is also on the wishlist. In order to comply with profit and sustainability rules, United will need to sell more players after Aaron Wan-Bissaka completed his £15m exit to West ...
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Manchester United sign Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. Fees for the pair were not disclosed by the English giants, but British media reports estimated the duo had arrived at Old Trafford for a combined £60 million ($77 million, 70 million euros). Netherlands defender De Ligt, 25, will now join up again with United manager Erik ten Hag, having played under him at Dutch side Ajax, after agreeing a five-year contract with the option of another year. “As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity of a new challenge at such an historic club,” said De Ligt. “In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set ou...
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Man Utd draw up new Ivan Toney transfer plan after Brentford response

Manchester United could yet be tempted by a loan deal for Brentford forward Ivan Toney.The Bees have stood firm so far this summer, and require £60million to part ways with their star striker. The England international has less than a year on his contract and has shown no desire to extend his stay at the G-tech Stadium. No club has yet proved willing to meet that figure, with the possibility that patience could not prove beneficial for any suitor. At 28, Toney is an older forward that clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea would not ideally target, though they have been interested in the striker, along with Arsenal. The Independent report that the Old Trafford side, like Chelsea, are willing to wait until nearer the end of the transfer window to potentially make a move. It is ex...
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Vinicius Jr. offered $1.6 billion Saudi deal

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has been offered a lucrative deal worth more than $1.6 billion to play in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple reports including Reuters and ESPN. Citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Vinicius was approached by Saudi officials and offered a five-year contract worth around $328 million per season, plus bonuses, to join the Saudi Pro League (SPL).CNN Sport has contacted Vinucius' representatives and the SPL for further comment. According to Reuters and ESPN, the deal also includes a separate 10-year contract to be an ambassador ahead of the 2034 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saudi Arabia.Vinicius has not yet rejected the possibility of leaving the Spanish capital, Reuters reported, and is studying the offer with his team. The 24-year-o...
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Man United sells Wan-Bissaka to West Ham ahead of impending arrival of Mazraoui and De Ligt

Manchester United sold Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Premier League rival West Ham on Tuesday, ahead of the likely arrivals of two more defenders to Old Trafford.Wan-Bissaka moved for a reported fee of 15 million pounds ($19 million) to end a five-year spell at United. One of the best one-on-one defenders in the English game, Wan-Bissaka will compete with Vladimir Coufal for the right-back spot at West Ham. United appears to have lined up a replacement for Wan-Bissaka in Morocco full back Noussair Mazraoui, who is reportedly close to joining from Bayern Munich along with Netherland center back Matthijs de Ligt. There was footage on Monday of De Ligt heading to Manchester to complete the move.United has already bolstered its defense in this transfer window by signing 18-year-old center bac...
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Conor Gallagher stuck in transfer limbo as Chelsea star trains on his own in Madrid

Conor Gallagher is unclear on where his future lies with Atletico Madrid unsure if they can complete his move from Chelsea. A deal for just over £33million has been agreed between the two parties but the transfer has not yet been completed with the Spanish outfit hampered after their expected sale of Samu Omorodion to the Blues fell through at the eleventh hour. It leaves those at Atletico scrambling to find the necessary funds as Gallagher remains in a Madrid hotel, reports the Telegraph, where he's been for the past five days. The La Liga outfit put up a picture on their social media of the England international at the Wanda Metropolitano, sparking suggestions that the move was about to be announced. Gallagher has had to maintain his own fitness as he waits to see whether Atletico can...
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Report: Aaron Wan-Bissaka agrees Man United settlement ahead of West Ham move

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of his proposed move to West Ham United. The Hammers are left Vladimir Coufal as their sole right-back after seeing Ben Johnson join Ipswich Town on a free transfer earlier this summer. West Ham initially identified Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui as their top full-back target before Man United entered the race for the Morocco international. The Hammers soon turn their focus to Man United's Wan-Bissaka, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford. It was recently reported that the two clubs had made progress in negotiations over a permanent transfer for the former Crystal Palace man. Man United agree Wan-Bissaka settlement According to the Daily Mail, Wan-Bissaka is set to unde...
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Report: Leicester Interested In Star Winger in Major Loan Deal

Leicester City’s Pursuit of Wilfried Zaha: A Potential Game-Changer for the Foxes In an intriguing development during the summer transfer window, Leicester City are reportedly working on a deal to bring Wilfried Zaha back to the Premier League on a season-long loan from Galatasaray. This potential move, as reported by The Athletic, could significantly bolster Leicester’s attacking options ahead of the upcoming season. Zaha’s Uncertain Galatasaray Stint Wilfried Zaha’s time at Galatasaray, while fruitful, has not entirely gone according to plan. The Ivorian winger, who joined the Turkish giants as a free agent in the summer of 2023 after his contract with Crystal Palace expired, has found himself in a challenging position. Despite scoring ten goals and providing five assists in 42 g...
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QPR Set To Announce Arrival Of Midfielder

TORREON, MEXICO - JULY 16: Jonathan Varane of Sporting de Gijon (R) fights for the ball with Marcelo Correa of Santos during the friendly match between Santos Laguna and Sporting de Gijon at Corona Stadium on July 16, 2023 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images) Queens Park Rangers are on the cusp of announcing the arrival of French midfielder Jonathan Varane on a permanent deal from Sporting Gijon, according to journalist Darren Witcoop. The Championship club have been working on a deal to sign the French midfielder from the Spanish club for some time. The negotiations slowed down between the two clubs last week and it was taking longer to finalise the details of the deal. However, it emerged last week that the midfielder could be put through a medical with ...
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Gio Queiroz leaves Arsenal for Atletico Madrid

 Conor Gallagher of Chelsea takes his shirt off following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2024 in London, England. Aston Villa are enjoying a lavish and fruitful summer transfer window as they aim to build a side capable of challenging the top teams in Europe in the upcoming 2024-25 football campaign. Unai Emery’s side has spent the most of any team in the English top flight this summer.The Villans surprised several sides by securing the coveted fourth spot in the 2023-24 Premier League standings, earning themselves a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Given the quality of the opposition, it is no surprise that the Midlands club is making the most of the transfer window.Their summer spending is showing no sig...
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Newcastle United make ambitious £67m offer to sign Real Madrid star

 John Ruddy poses for photographs after signing for Newcastle United at the Newcastle United Training Ground on June 18, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Newcastle United have made four new signings so far this summer and more arrivals could soon follow.The Magpies have managed to sign Lewis Hall, Lloyd Kelly, John Ruddy and Odysseas Vlachodimos this summer.Eddie Howe and his team faced financial issues regarding the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.After selling Yankuba Minteh to Brighton and Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest, they have solved those issues and complied with PSR.They can now focus on new signings and according to latest reports they are preparing an ambitious offer to sign the Real Madrid star.According to a report from Spain’s Defensa Cen...
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Who is Aaron Anselmino? The £14m Argentine wonderkid set to join Chelsea in 2025

 Aaron Anselmino of Boca Juniors warms up before a Copa de la Liga 2024 group B match between Boca Juniors and Central Cordoba at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on February 14, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Aaron Anselmino is a professional footballer who is set to join Chelsea from Argentine club Boca Juniors in 2025.Chelsea have made a habit of signing exciting prospects from around the world in recent years, such as Kendry Paez and Estevao, and Anselmino appears to be next.He has excelled at Boca Juniors in his limited game time at Boca and caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs.And, according to reports, Chelsea have won the race to sign the Argentine wonderkid for a transfer fee of £14 million.However, he will stay on loan with Boca until 2025 when he will join th...
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Fabrizio Romano: Bournemouth Agree Bargain £12m Deal for Juventus Star

 Dean Huijsen of Juventus during a training session at JTC on July 17, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Bournemouth have made an astute move in the transfer market, finalizing a £12.6 million deal with Italian giants Juventus for the services of young defender Dean Huijsen. This fee, with potential add-ons, could escalate to £15.2 million, making it a significant investment for the Premier League club. Huijsen is now scheduled for a medical with the Cherries, and his acquisition would mark him as their sixth summer addition.Strategic Summer SigningsAt just 19 years old, Huijsen has already showcased immense potential and versatility, making him a coveted asset in Bournemouth’s robust recruitment strategy. Following the signings of talents such as Luis Sinisterra, Enes Unal, Alex Paulsen, Da...
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Tottenham close to agreeing midfielder transfer with Ligue 1 side

 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Denmark poses for a portrait during the Denmark Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 12, 2024 in Freudenstadt, Germany.Tottenham is about to finalize the transfer of a midfielder who has been a key part of the squad for several years, according to transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano.Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been at the center of rumors for weeks, being linked to clubs such as AC Milan or Galatasaray, according to various media outlets. However, the latest press leaks suggest that the Danish midfielder from Tottenham will head to France's Ligue 1.And no, it would not be Paris Saint-Germain, as this year, the historic rival of the Parisians, Olympique de Marseille, is reinforcing better than in previous tra@nsfer windows and has ...
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Manchester City confirm Savio signing, officially ends Girona hopes of second loan spell

 Savio of Girona FC celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Atletico Madrid at Montilivi Stadium on January 03, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Earlier this year, strong reports emerged of Manchester City’s intention to sign Savio from Troyes, a fellow member of the City Football Group. The 20-year-old took La Liga by storm last season with a string of excellent performances for Girona, and that has now officially earned him a move to the Premier League champions.On Thursday, Man City made Savio’s signing official. He’s signed a five-year deal, and the expectation is that he will remain with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the upcoming 2024-25 season at the very least.Girona had hoped to re-sign Savio for their inaugural season a...
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Sheffield United sign experienced Wales striker Moore

 Kieffer Moore of Ipswich Town celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Ipswich Town at The Coventry Building Society Arena on April 30, 2024 in Coventry, England. Sheffield United have signed Wales striker Kieffer Moore for an undisclosed fee from Bournemouth on a three-year deal.The 31-year-old spent the latter half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town and played a role in their promotion to the Premier League, scoring seven goals in his 18 Championship games for the club.He was also part of the Bournemouth side that achieved promotion in 2022."Everything fits perfectly in what I want from a club and their ambition matches mine," Moore told the Blades' website, external."When you get a chance to join a grea...
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Joao Felix to Aston Villa transfer latest as Monchi handed deadline

 Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.Aston Villa have reportedly rekindled their interest in Joao Felix, but would face competition from his boyhood club Benfica if Unai Emery sanctioned a move.The 23-year-old forward does not want to return to Atletico Madrid this summer after spending last season on loan at Barcelona. Villa were in the mix to land Felix on loan in January 2023 when he joined Chelsea for the rest of the campaign.Following his short stint in the Premier League, where he scored four goals in 16 appearances for the Blues, Felix featured regularly for Barca last term. The Portuguese recorded 10 goal contr...
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