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Massive disappointment over Celtic’s CL ‘debacle’ – Blows up transfer fee

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Celtic suffered a 5-1 loss to LASK on Tuesday. The defeat means Martin O’Neill’s side will miss out on qualifying for the Champions League group stage and this has left Real Oviedo disappointed. On August 12th, they completed the signing…

Sunderland move in for €30m+ signing as Leeds United walk away

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Sunderland have made their move for Marseille’s Igor Paixão after Leeds United decided to walk away from a potential deal. Wednesday’s print edition of La Provence reports that the Black Cats have made their move for the Brazilian winger.…

Crystal Palace and Brighton in initial stages of move – Loan opportunity

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Crystal Palace have been in the picture to sign Youssouf Fofana and Brighton are also interested. The two clubs could be handed a favourable path to the move. Sport Witness have regularly covered developments around the Frenchman. While…

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“We’ll evaluate it” – Direct hints Chelsea offer would be considered

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Chelsea are interested in a move for Atalanta’s Honest Ahanor and have been handed encouragement over a deal. The Italian joined La Dea from Genoa last summer and quickly became an important player in the backline. He played over 30 times…

“His future is unclear” – Manchester United defender’s agent not ruling out OT exit

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Manchester United‘s Diego León has the possibility of leaving the Premier League side before the window closes next Tuesday. The Paraguay international’s agent, Renato Bittar, has been speaking to ABC Cardinal to discuss several of his…

No clearance from Tottenham for exit despite agreement – Spurs injury delaying transfer

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Tottenham Hotspur‘s Mikey Moore has decided to join 1. FC Köln on loan this summer and is awaiting Spurs’ green light. Geissblog now states a new development at the Premier League side will further delay the winger’s arrival. On August 3rd…

Brighton agree deal for 18-year-old midfielder – Player expected to arrive in Europe today

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Brighton it is. After days of mystery around Matías Orozco’s move to the Premier League, the Seagulls have finally been revealed as his destination. Pipe Sierra reports Brighton have agreed a deal with Deportivo Cali for the 18-year-old…

‘Still interested’ – Liverpool make ‘significant decision’ over summer signing

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Liverpool are still keen on signing Yankuba Minteh and Brighton & Hove Albion are waiting for the Reds to make a decisive move before the window closes next Tuesday. That’s according to journalist Foday Manneh. He took to X, formerly known…

Player desired by Real Madrid on verge of joining Newcastle United

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Real Madrid will miss out on Manchester City‘s Nico González to Newcastle United late in this window. La Voz de Galicia cover Real Madrid and Newcastle United’s interest in the Manchester City player. Why no Real Madrid threat for…

Agreement reached for Blackburn Rovers exit – Player awaiting green light for medical

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Blackburn Rovers‘ Axel Henriksson is on his way to Randers FC in the last week of the summer window. Tipsbladet, and specifically journalist Farzam Abolhosseini, reports on the 24-year-old’s impending move to Denmark. Disappointing season…

Aston Villa make concrete offer for signing in last few hours – PL move desired

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Aston Villa are in contact with AC Milan over a move for Rafael Leão in the last week of the summer window. The Portugal international’s future remains uncertain, after publicly expressing his desire to leave the San Siro. He’s still at…

Everton pushing hard for Crystal Palace player – Tottenham also keen but have surprising role in mind

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Everton have not given up on Daniel Muñoz and remain in talks over a move for the Crystal Palace player. Meanwhile Tottenham are watching the developments closely, but with a different plan in mind. That is according to Colombian…

Nottingham Forest ‘one step away’ from signing – PL side paying ‘considerably lower fee’

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Nottingham Forest have stepped up their efforts to sign Celta Vigo’s Javi Rueda, after recently identifying him as a target. Five days ago, Sport Witness covered a report from Spain explaining that the Reds want to sign the right-back.…

Manchester United preparing €80m bid for double signing – €50m for surprise target

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Manchester United are preparing offers to sign Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde and another player late in this window. The left-back’s future at Barcelona remains uncertain. The Premier League side have contacted his agent, Jorge Mendes, to…

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Manchester United have route to late loan arrival – Seen as good opportunity

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Manchester United have been provided with a route to the late loan arrival of Alejandro Balde from Barcelona. Sport report on the 22-year-old today, with his future at the Camp Nou still up in the air. The newspaper state that Barcelona…

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Player ‘genuinely open to joining’ Aston Villa – Executive will use relationship for new talks

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AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori is ‘genuinely open to joining’ Aston Villa this summer, but Unai Emery’s side are hesitating. Calciomercato report that Milan are keen to move Tomori on this summer and, the most concrete proposals have come…

Wolves move ahead of competition for 24-year-old defender – Negotiations now underway

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Wolves have now moved forward in their pursuit of Brayan Medina, with talks underway to sign the Tondela defender. That takes the story a step beyond the interest reported last week. Pipe Sierra had named Wolves, Birmingham City and…

Weekend trip convinces player on Leeds United – Transfer now imminent

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Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer is now expected to join Leeds United, having undergone a rapid change of heart. Kicker report that the 31-year-old could be on his way to Elland Road after all as they seek a new number two…

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Champions League club moving to sign Chido Obi from Manchester United

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Feyenoord are eyeing a move for Manchester United striker Chido Obi, with talks already on underway between the two clubs. De Telegraaf report that the Dutch club have the 18-year-old on their radar and hope to sign him on loan from Old…

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Di Gregorio gets himself in hot water after Bournemouth transfer

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Bournemouth’s latest signing Michele Di Gregorio has found himself in hot water at Juventus after finalising his move to the Cherries. Tuttosport report that the Juventus goalkeeper, who joined Bournemouth on loan this week, has angered…

Nottingham Forest make €12m offer – Asked for €15-20m in response, agents travelling

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Nottingham Forest’s move for Corinthians midfielder André is now moving quickly, with reports from Brazil confirming an official bid has already been rejected. The English press revealed Forest’s interest on Tuesday, but the Brazilian side…

Aston Villa on verge of €70m breakthrough – One agreement still needed

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Aston Villa are closing in on Nicolas Jackson, with a €70m (£60.3m) package now on the table for the Chelsea striker. The previous reports around the 25-year-old had Villa in negotiations and well positioned to get him. There’s now…

Update from Turkey on Ismaila Sarr and it’s good news for Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace have completely closed the door on Ismaila Sarr joining Galatasaray, despite the 28-year-old making it clear that he wanted the move. Haber Sari Kirmizi report that Crystal Palace have no intention of bowing to the pressure…

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From Argentina: Manchester City to make exorbitant and formal offer in coming hours

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Manchester City are really preparing to make a formal offer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández in the coming hours. That is the latest information coming from Argentina, where the well connected TyC Sports say the Citizens are ready to…

Wolves have chance to part ways following calamitous transfer

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Wolves have had their fair share of calamitous transfers in recent years, and Sasa Kalajdzic fits into that category. When fit, the Austrian striker scores goals, however he picked up an ACL tear on his Premier League debut. That would be…

“Interest is real” – Teammate’s father happy to confirm club want West Ham player

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West Ham United‘s Edson Álvarez is likely to leave the Championship side before the window closes next Tuesday. The Mexico international returned to West Ham after a loan spell at Fenerbahçe last season. Since returning to London, there’s…

Jose Mourinho explains why Liverpool have no chance of signing player

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Jose Mourinho has explained why Liverpool have no chance of signing Endrick this summer, putting an end to any speculation about the striker. El Desmarque report comments from the Real Madrid manager today. He is keen to clarify the…

Fulham officials at club on Sunday for transfer effort – Need to make an ‘irrational’ offer

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Fulham representatives were in Rennes on Sunday as they continue to chase a deal for Abdelhamid Aït-Boudlal. Tuesday’s print edition of L’Equipe explains interest in the 20-year-old centre-back is growing, particularly after his…

Player finds out Arsenal want to sell him from media – Arteta explanation dismissed

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Arsenal may yet see Gabriel Martinelli remain in European football, with the forward holding talks with two unnamed clubs on the continent. Trivela take a detailed look at the increasingly awkward situation surrounding the Brazilian at the…

Everton exit looking up as second club move into picture

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Everton striker Beto is gaining interested parties in Italy, with Como now in the picture as well. Calciomercato report that Como have turned their attention to the 28-year-old as they seek a new striker this summer. The Italian side…