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Ndiaye to Tottenham for £60m: Former OM flop revived by Spurs after City interest
Iliman Ndiaye is set to leave Everton for Tottenham for approximately £60 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. Manchester City had also targeted the Senegalese forward before turning to Cody Gakpo.
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Tottenham turn to Ndiaye after Gakpo snub as Richarlison heads back to Everton
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after Cody Gakpo chose Manchester City over Spurs. In a separate deal, striker Richarlison is set to return to Everton, with both players still needing to agree personal terms and pass medicals.
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Griezmann rescues Orlando with goal and assist in 3-3 draw at Minnesota
Antoine Griezmann scored and provided an assist in Orlando City's 3-3 draw at Minnesota United, bringing his MLS tally to four goals and three assists in seven matches since joining the club.
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Paredes contests ten-match ban, Argentina appeals to FIFA
Sanctioned with a ten-match suspension by FIFA for his conduct during the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, Leandro Paredes believes the penalty is excessive. The Argentine Football Federation has officially announced its intention to appeal.
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Van Dijk backs £123m Barcola signing but warns Liverpool not to sell Gakpo
Virgil van Dijk has endorsed Liverpool's move for Bradley Barcola, who will undergo a medical before signing a five-year deal worth an initial £110m plus add-ons, but the captain urged the club to retain Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.
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Arsenal sign Cardiff City record-breaker Axel Donczew in latest academy spree
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew, who became the Bluebirds' youngest-ever player at 15 years and 234 days. The move is part of a broader summer push by the Gunners to recruit the UK's most promising young talents.
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Aston Villa move to tie down Maatsen with new deal after Manchester United's interest emerges
Aston Villa are expected to offer Ian Maatsen a contract extension after Manchester United explored the left-back's availability during the summer window. The 24-year-old, under contract until 2030, started Villa's opening Premier League defeat to Brighton.
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Everton block Armstrong's £40m Forest move and close in on permanent Grealish deal
Everton have halted Nottingham Forest's £40m pursuit of teenager Harrison Armstrong following a fierce fan backlash, while talks with Manchester City over a permanent return for Jack Grealish are advancing alongside a move to bring Richarlison back from Tottenham.
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Van Dijk dismisses Liverpool transfer doubters as 'bitter' ahead of £123m Barcola deal
Virgil van Dijk has hit back at critics questioning Liverpool's ability to attract top talent, calling them 'bitter', as the club close in on a £123m deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola. The defender also urged Liverpool to retain Cody Gakpo amid interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.
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Barcelona sell Héctor Fort to Real Sociedad for €8m with buy-back clause retained
Barcelona have confirmed the permanent sale of academy defender Héctor Fort to Real Sociedad for around €8m. The deal includes a buy-back option and a percentage of any future sale, with Fort signing a contract at the Basque club until 2031.
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Carrick dismisses 'lazy' passion criticism after Man Utd's opening-day loss to Hull
Michael Carrick has pushed back against claims that Manchester United lack passion following their opening Premier League defeat to newly-promoted Hull City, calling the criticism 'easy and lazy' ahead of Saturday's home clash with Ipswich Town.
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Batistuta Acclaimed by 23,000 Supporters at Fiorentina's Centenary
Gabriel Batistuta received one of the biggest ovations of the evening during Fiorentina's centenary celebrations at the Artemio Franchi stadium on Saturday. The Argentine, the club's all-time leading scorer with 207 goals, had not set foot on this pitch in years.
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Richarlison set for shock Everton return as Ndiaye heads to Tottenham in separate deals
Tottenham and Everton are in advanced talks over moves that would see Iliman Ndiaye join Spurs while Richarlison returns to Merseyside, three years after his £60m departure. The deals would push Tottenham's summer spending beyond £400m.
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Nine players set to miss Man Utd vs Ipswich as £70m Baleba ruled out on arrival
Manchester United and Ipswich Town will be without a combined nine players for their Premier League meeting at Old Trafford, with new signing Carlos Baleba among the absentees after picking up an ankle problem.
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Lyon Sanctions Ferreira After Incident With Guendouzi; UEFA Could Go Further
Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper coach Antonio Ferreira has been sidelined from the trip to Le Havre after attempting to attack Matteo Guendouzi following Lyon's Champions League elimination against Fenerbahçe. UEFA could impose up to five match bans.
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Kane acknowledges ongoing discussions over Bayern contract extension
Harry Kane confirmed that an initial meeting took place with Bayern Munich regarding his contract extension, but many details remain to be settled. The 33-year-old English striker will be free to sign elsewhere from January.
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Frimpong's defensive frailties expose Liverpool's costly full-back oversight in Forest draw
Jeremie Frimpong's attacking instincts contributed to two Nottingham Forest goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw, highlighting a structural problem at right-back that Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola for up to £120m has done little to address.
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Messi's Four-Goal Masterclass Leads Inter Miami to Rout of Montreal
Lionel Messi scored four goals and provided an assist as Inter Miami crushed Montreal 7-1, bringing his season tally to 18 goals and claiming sole possession of the MLS scoring lead at age 39.
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Man City's move for Gakpo could open the door for Arsenal to sign Julian Alvarez
Manchester City are closing in on Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, which could effectively end their interest in Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez and hand Arsenal a clearer run at the Argentina forward before the transfer window shuts.
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Martinez joins Chelsea for £7.5m but misses Brighton clash due to registration deadline
Emiliano Martinez has completed his £7.5m move from Aston Villa to Chelsea on a three-year deal, but the Argentine goalkeeper is ineligible for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Brighton after missing the Friday registration cutoff.
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