Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Galatasaray president vows to block Arsenal's move for Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has declared he will not sell Victor Osimhen to Arsenal under any circumstances, even as the Gunners are reported to remain determined to sign the Nigerian striker before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Manchester United target Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton in £85m move as Kim Min-jae joins wishlist
Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, valued at £85m, while also registering interest in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae ahead of the summer window closing.
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Munoz shines in friendly as Liverpool reassess £130m Barcola pursuit
Victor Munoz delivered a standout display against Como in a pre-season friendly, potentially easing Liverpool's need to meet PSG's £130m asking price for Bradley Barcola ahead of their Premier League opener against Newcastle.
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King Power put Leicester City up for sale as Foxes face League One debut
Leicester City's owners King Power have commissioned a sales booklet valuing the club's assets at more than £200m, as the Foxes prepare for their first season in League One since the 1980s.
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Reijnders set to leave Man City for Saudi Arabia just 14 months after £46.5m arrival
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is reportedly on the verge of a £52m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, managed by former Liverpool and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, after a difficult debut season at the Etihad.
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Iraola singles out Frimpong and two new centre-backs after Liverpool seal clean-sheet pre-season win
Andoni Iraola praised debutants Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo, along with right-back Jeremie Frimpong, after Liverpool beat Como 2-0 on Sunday to close their pre-season campaign on a positive note ahead of the Premier League opener at Newcastle.
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Aubameyang returns to La Liga with Deportivo to rekindle unfinished business in Spain
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined newly promoted Deportivo A Coruña, returning to La Liga six years after his half-season at Barcelona where he scored 11 goals to help the club climb from ninth to second place.
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Arsenal in talks with Galatasaray over Osimhen as Martinelli and Nwaneri enter equation
Arsenal have held discussions with Galatasaray over a move for Victor Osimhen, with talks over Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri reportedly opening the door to a deal for the Nigeria striker.
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Gullit warns Manchester United are 'living in the past' as rivals Liverpool and City steal top transfer targets
Ruud Gullit has criticised Manchester United for failing to adapt since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure, as Elliot Anderson joined City for £116m and Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes both chose Tottenham over Old Trafford.
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Ndukwe faces work permit ban that could keep him from Liverpool until 2026
Liverpool's £2.6m summer signing Ifeanyi Ndukwe cannot play competitively for the club this year after failing to accumulate enough points for a UK work permit under post-Brexit rules. A loan move is being assessed, with a decision expected before the transfer window closes.
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Man City close in on £85m Bouaddi as Rodri sale to Barcelona accelerates midfield rebuild
Manchester City have entered advanced talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m as a replacement for Rodri, who has been sold to Barcelona for £65m. Manager Enzo Maresca also retains strong interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
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Maresca hints Grealish can earn City future after first appearance in a year
Jack Grealish came off the bench in Manchester City's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, his first appearance in roughly a year. New manager Enzo Maresca said players who work hard and perform will get minutes, leaving Grealish's long-term future unresolved.
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Tottenham close in on £60m Cody Gakpo as Liverpool eye Barcola replacement
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed terms in principle with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo in a deal worth around £60 million, according to Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof and outlet Voetbal International. Liverpool are said to want Bradley Barcola as his replacement.
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Newcastle scouts watch Dedic in Europa League as €5m fee gap stalls Benfica deal
Newcastle United officials attended Benfica's Europa League qualifier against Hearts on Thursday to run the rule over right-back Amar Dedic, with the clubs reportedly €5m apart on a transfer fee despite the player having already agreed personal terms.
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Raheem Sterling coaches youngsters at his own academy while searching for a new club
Raheem Sterling, 31, is keeping active by running training sessions at his RS7 Academy while he remains a free agent following a disappointing spell at Feyenoord and his mutual departure from Chelsea in January.
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Rodri set for £65m Barcelona move as Osimhen, Barcola and Fernandes deals develop
Manchester City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is poised to join Barcelona in a £65.4m deal, while Arsenal face a £60m-plus bill for Victor Osimhen and Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola gained momentum after the winger was left out of PSG's squad.
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Bouaddi agrees Man City move as £85m deal for Lille teenager nears completion
Manchester City are on the verge of signing 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for £85m, with the teenager having told his club he wants to join. The deal, which would keep him at the Etihad until 2031, follows the departures of both Rodri and Bernardo Silva.
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Manchester United enter Ibrahim Mbaye talks as Liverpool withdraw from £42m PSG winger race
Manchester United have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye after Liverpool pulled out of the running, deterred by the potential combined cost of signing both Mbaye and Bradley Barcola.
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Carragher urges City to cancel Rodri's Barcelona move as Arsenal demolish them 3-0
Jamie Carragher publicly called on Manchester City to retain Rodri after Arsenal thrashed them 3-0 in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium, with Barcelona having already had a bid accepted for the midfielder.
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Maresca urges Man City to accelerate signings after 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal
Enzo Maresca has called for Manchester City to complete their transfer business as quickly as possible following a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, with the Premier League season just one week away.
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