Transfers
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Emery's telling 'silence' as Watkins omission edges him closer to Al-Hilal exit
Ollie Watkins was left out of Aston Villa's 18-man squad for their Premier League opener against Brighton on Sunday, with manager Unai Emery refusing to deny the striker has played his last game for the club.
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Carrick snaps at passion accusation after Manchester United fall to Hull on opening day
Michael Carrick pushed back sharply at a reporter who questioned his side's fight after Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly-promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, with both goals conceded from set-pieces.
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Man City agree £81.4m deal for Lille teenager Bouaddi as midfield rebuild accelerates
Manchester City have agreed a fee of up to £85.7m with Lille to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the deal expected to be completed within days as the club continues a sweeping midfield overhaul.
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Savinho absent from City squad as £85m Spurs move edges closer, Marmoush still involved
Savinho was left out of Manchester City's squad to face Bournemouth as his £85m move to Tottenham nears completion. Omar Marmoush, also wanted by Spurs, was included alongside Nico Gonzalez, who is linked with Newcastle.
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Watkins and Martinez both absent as Aston Villa face Brighton amid Saudi and Juventus exit talk
Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez were left out of Aston Villa's squad for their Premier League opener against Brighton, with Watkins linked to Al-Hilal and Martinez's proposed Juventus move having recently collapsed.
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Barcelona withdraw from Álvarez pursuit after Atlético's tapping-up complaint to FIFA
Barcelona have abandoned their bid to sign Julián Álvarez after Atlético Madrid filed a formal complaint over alleged unauthorised contact with the Argentine forward's representatives. With Arsenal's interest also cooling, Álvarez is now set to remain at Atlético under Diego Simeone.
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Barcelona drop Balde from La Liga opener as Manchester United weigh £33m move
Alejandro Balde was absent from Barcelona's 25-man squad for their La Liga opener against Elche, with the 22-year-old left-back openly seeking a move. Manchester United have held talks with his agent Jorge Mendes and are preparing a €40m bid.
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Xhaka reveals he snubbed Chelsea reunion with Alonso to chase 'big things' at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has confirmed he turned down a move to Chelsea this summer despite daily contact with new Blues boss Xabi Alonso, choosing instead to remain at Sunderland and pursue the club's Europa League ambitions.
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Barcola omitted from PSG squad for third straight game as Liverpool chase £145m winger
Bradley Barcola has been left out of PSG's 21-man squad for their Ligue 1 opener at Rennes, his third consecutive absence, as Liverpool and Arsenal circle the France international and PSG hold firm on a £145m asking price.
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Torres and Godts called up, Mayulu left out: PSG squad for Rennes
For the trip to Rennes to close out Matchday 1 of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique has called up his two latest signings, Ferran Torres and Mika Godts, while leaving out Senny Mayulu, Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Barcelona target Castello Lukeba for record-breaking central defence transfer
FC Barcelona has identified RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, 23, as a priority to strengthen their central defence. Valued at €60 million, the French international would become the most expensive defender in the club's history.
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Two assists and a stadium chant: Sangaré dazzles Brentford on debut against Tottenham
Signed from Lens this summer, Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré delivered two assists in Brentford's 3-0 victory over Tottenham, winning over supporters so completely that they have already composed a chant inspired by Whitney Houston.
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Balde asks Mendes to find new club as Benfica, Villa and United circle Barcelona left-back
Alejandro Balde has reportedly instructed agent Jorge Mendes to secure a move away from Barcelona before the window closes, with Benfica submitting a €20m offer and Aston Villa and Manchester United also monitoring the 22-year-old.
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Liverpool's opening Minteh bid rejected as Arsenal, United and City pursue late window deals
Brighton have turned down Liverpool's £50 million offer for winger Yankuba Minteh, though a deal is expected to follow. Elsewhere, Arsenal are linked with Julian Alvarez, Manchester United eye Alejandro Balde, and Manchester City open talks for Palmeiras winger Allan.
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Alvarez open to Arsenal move if Barcelona deal collapses, as Liverpool are rebuffed by Real Madrid over Endrick
Julian Alvarez has been in contact with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta and would welcome a move to the Gunners if his preferred switch to Barcelona falls through. Liverpool, meanwhile, have been told Endrick is not for sale by Real Madrid, while PSG are demanding £145m for Bradley Barcola.
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Ex-Arsenal fan Hjulmand had Gunners tattoo removed after signing his first pro deal
Atletico Madrid's new £34m signing Morten Hjulmand revealed he had his Arsenal crest tattoo removed after turning professional, saying his mindset as a fan changed once he entered the game as a player.
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Isak jeered by Newcastle fans on return ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener
Alexander Isak was met with boos and foul-mouthed abuse outside Liverpool's team hotel in Newcastle on Saturday, a year after his £125m British-record move to Anfield ended a bitter stand-off with the club.
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Man United pursue £70m Baleba as Hull defeat piles pressure on summer rebuild
Manchester United are closing in on a £70 million move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after a chastening 2-0 opening-day defeat at Hull City exposed the squad's weaknesses. Left-back cover also remains a priority before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Antonio Valencia reveals Steve Bruce phone call that steered him away from Real Madrid to Manchester United
Antonio Valencia has disclosed that a conversation with then-Wigan manager Steve Bruce was the decisive factor in choosing Manchester United over Real Madrid in 2009. The Ecuadorian spent a decade at Old Trafford, winning six major honours and eventually captaining the club.
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Marmoush exit looms as Man City race to seal Bouaddi and Fernandez before deadline
Manchester City face a frantic end to the transfer window, with Omar Marmoush expected to follow Savinho out the door while deals for Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez remain unfinished with time running short.
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