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Sunday, Apr 27

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Manchester City brace for departure for forgotten youngster – Clubs keen on €37M defender

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Manchester City’s Vitor Reis may be headed for a return to Brazil this summer transfer window after failing to break into the first team under Pep Guardiola. After being signed by the Citizens for €37 million from Palmeiras in January, the…

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Move confirmed – Ipswich Town relegation seals fate for 29-game player

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Ipswich Town’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle United confirmed their relegation to the Championship – and the ramifications are already being felt among the squad. After 24 years away, the Tractor Boys, led by manager Kieran McKenna, earned a spot…

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Club World Cup money earmarked to buy Newcastle United player – One way to fund deal

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Sandro Tonali has taken some time to adjust to life in England following his move to Newcastle United from AC Milan in 2023. The central midfielder became the most expensive Italian player of all time after he agreed to join up at the PIF…

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Belief Tottenham player set to cost €70m – Absolute priority to get deal done

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Cristian Romero continues to be linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly setting their price tag on the defender. Spanish outlet Marca have stated that the Lilywhites are asking for €70 million for the…

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Wolves gun-for-hire battling to get fit as club eye €25m transfer in near future

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Fabio Silva is expecting to return to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of the season when his loan is up at Las Palmas. The 22-year-old has five games left in Spain before his current deal is up, but a report from La Provincia states…

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‘He refuses to pay’ – Aston Villa player being chased for more than €60k after damage to property

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Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey hasn’t had an impressive season so far. He has only two goals in all competitions and injury issues have disrupted his form and progress at the Birmingham club, with the winger last featuring in the Premier League…

“There was a bit of buzz” – Manager asked if he could take over at Brighton after rumours

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Malmo manager Henrik Rydstrom was linked with a move to Brighton & Hove Albion last summer. The move didn’t happen as Fabian Hurzeler joined and has done well in his first season with the Seagulls. While his future at Brighton is secure,…

Southampton midfielder makes it clear he has transfer aim – Wants return to old club

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Mateus Fernandes has been one positive in a frustrating season for Southampton. The 20-year-old has played 31 times in the Premier League, racking up a tally of two goals and three assists. He also scored one goal in the League Cup,…

“He made the difference” – Rodrigo Moreno on player who really stood out at Leeds United

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Raphinha excelled at Leeds United, benefitting the club and getting the Brazilian the career step he wanted. During his two-season-long stay, he scored 17 times and racked up 12 assists and that played a key role in attracting the…

‘Major discussions’ ongoing with agents – Manchester United player open to Saudi move

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Andre Onana has reportedly begun “major discussions” with Saudi Arabian club Neom as his career at Manchester United continues to fall under question. French outlet Foot Mercato has delivered the news that the Saudi First Division (second…

Player offered to Manchester United and Manchester City – Intermediary has ‘taken the pulse’ of situation

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Chelsea have been linked with a move for Napoli’s Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and it now seems as if Manchester United and Manchester City could also be involved in the scenario. AreaNapoli have looked at the midfielder’s situation in…

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Club ready to offer ‘lot of money’ for Chelsea player – Blues’ stance remains key

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Chelsea goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović is a ‘hot candidate’ for Bayer Leverkusen, according to Kicker. The Serbia international joined the Blues from New England Revolution in August 2023 and has been on loan at RC Strasbourg since last summer.…

Saturday, Apr 26

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Belief player will choose transfer to Arsenal over Manchester United

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Earlier this week, Spanish outlet Cope reported that Manchester United have made contact for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia after Arsenal had a bid rejected for him last summer. The feeling was that interest in the 23-year-old is growing,…

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“You can feel that tradition” – Oliver Glasner raves to the Austrian press, doesn’t sound done with Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been the subject of rumours regarding a move to RB Leipzig in the past few weeks. There were suggestions earlier this month that contact has already been made between the two parties, with the…

Newcastle United and Aston Villa on for left-back – Magpies looks likelier destination

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Marseille’s Michael Amir Murillo has emerged as a target for Newcastle United and Aston Villa. That’s according to Panama journalist José Miguel Domínguez, and he reported about Newcastle and Aston Villa’s interest to El Marcador TV,…

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“More dominant than Real Madrid or Barca” – Leeds United player on club’s Championship superiority

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Leeds United have been more dominant with their playing style in the Championship than Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga. That’s according to Leeds’ Junior Firpo, and he compared Leeds to Real Madrid and Barca during a chat with Marca.…

Arsenal to ‘return to fray’ for signing as player determined to secure summer exit

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Arsenal and Bayern Munich are in the picture to sign Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku in the summer window. That’s according to RMC Sport, who say Arsenal and Bayern Munich were interested in the forward in the winter market. Chelsea retained…

“Excellent option” – NT manager gives Chelsea player transfer advice for summer window

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Belgium manager Rudi Garcia claims Mike Penders would benefit from joining KRC Genk on loan in the summer window if Chelsea can’t assure him the No.1 spot next season. At the start of this year, Belgium appointed Garcia as their new…

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Aston Villa and Bournemouth join race to sign player – Agents currently in England

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Aston Villa and AFC Bournemouth are in the picture to sign Flamengo’s Wesley França in the summer window. That’s according to Flazoeiro, who took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to report on the developments around the right-back’s future…

Manchester City ‘ready to offer €50m’ for Guardiola target – Difficult to refuse

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ‘no doubts’ that he wants Atalanta’s Éderson in the summer window. That’s according to Tutto Atalanta, who state Guardiola is betting everything on the 25-year-old. Manchester City are serious and…

Player ‘closer to returning’ to Burnley – Clarets don’t want to drop fee

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Last summer, Benfica signed Zeki Amdouni from Burnley on loan with an option to buy set at €18m. Bruno Lage has used the Burnley owned player across multiple positions, mainly in attack. He played 1,241 minutes from 41 games in all…

Agent set for UK trip – Aim to tempt to Newcastle United or Chelsea into €70m purchase

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Newcastle United and Chelsea want to sign Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel in the summer window. That’s according to Fussball Transfers, who state Newcastle and Chelsea have included the 27-year-old in their wish list. They state…

2 teams chasing Sunderland player – Black Cats man can be ‘huge reinforcement’

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RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are showing interest in Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham for the summer window, according to claims from Germany. The midfielder played 3,327 minutes from 38 Championship games and attracts interest for his…

“I can’t answer” – Player unsure about Leeds United future, sounds torn over transfer

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Junior Firpo has starred for Leeds United this season and played a vital role in the Whites’ promotion to the Premier League. Earlier this week, Leeds and Burnley secured a direct promotion to the top flight after the Clarets’ 2-1 win over…

Director flies to London – €20-25m transfer to Chelsea being talked up

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Chelsea were linked with a move for Napoli midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa earlier this week. Gazzetta dello Sport stated that there was also interest from Monaco, with the player’s family interested in an exit from Antonio Conte’s…

Muscle injuries mean Arsenal player set for double move – Summer intention now clear

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Since joining Lazio on an initial loan deal from Arsenal, Nuno Tavares has racked up eight assists. Over the past few months though, things have taken an ugly turn as the full-back has been troubled by injuries. As a result, he has started…

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Player to ‘pack his bags’ for Bournemouth – Unlikely to stay there long either

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Bournemouth loaned out right-back Max Aarons to Spanish side Valencia in the winter transfer window earlier this year. The defender had been a bit part player for the Cherries before the transfer and despite the move away, he hasn’t quite…

Manchester United ‘express their desire’ to sign 30-year-old – Shock €40m transfer suggested

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Stanislav Lobotka has been a key player for Napoli in the past few seasons and his performances have attracted the attention of Manchester United. The Slovakia international could lay his hands on yet another Serie A title this season and…

“He’s getting older” – Manchester City player’s father suggests injury may drag on

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Erling Haaland has missed the past few games for Manchester City due to injury and he is expected to remain out for the next few weeks too. It isn’t known whether the Norwegian will return before the end of the season or not but his father…

Friday, Apr 25

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Nottingham Forest make concrete advances to sign player, intensify contacts – Club hope for Reds agreement

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Nottingham Forest are keen on signing Juventus’ Douglas Luiz in the summer window. This has already been reported in Italy and Tuttosport now provide the lates on the Reds’ interest in the midfielder. Nottingham Forest tried to sign the 26…