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Transfer News & Rumours

Wenger: Arsenal can still extend Sanchez contract, Lemar deal “dead”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

Arsene Wenger remains confident Alexis Sanchez will agree a new deal with the club despite Manchester City’s interest in signing the forward. Sanchez is back in contention for a start…

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West Ham still want Carvalho, hopes boosted after he misses Sporting win

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

West Ham have re-opened talks with Sporting Lisbon over the signing of William Carvalho. The midfielder was left out of Sporting’s Champions League qualifier in Bucharest last night, raising hopes…

Carvalho
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Newcastle chasing Inter striker, loan for Chelsea midfielder close

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 24 2017

Newcastle United are hoping to sign former Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic. According to todomercadoweb.es, Rafa Benitez wants to boost his attacking options and has enquired about the Inter Milan…

Jovetic

Former Celtic star says defence isn’t good enough for Champions League

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Alan Stubbs believes former club Celtic will struggle in the Champions League as their defence isn’t good enough to play at that level. Celtic reached the group stage after completing…

Tierney
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Sanchez eyeing glory at Tottenham, Ajax couldn’t ignore big fee

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Davinson Sanchez says he’s relishing the opportunity to challenge for trophies after sealing his £42 million move to Tottenham Hotspur. The 21-year-old completed a medical and all relevant paperwork on…

Davinson
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Middlesbrough bid for Jota rejected, Brentford braced for further offers

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Middlesbrough are expected to up their offer for Brentford midfielder Jota after having an initial £4.5 million bid rejected. THe 26-year-old is about to enter the final year of his…

Jota
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Leeds United agree deal for striker, but Rudy Gestede bid rejected

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Leeds United have had a mixed day as they look to boost their striking options before the transfer window closes at the end of August. Sky Sports say a £5…

Grot
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Liverpool legend: Barcelona target Coutinho “not a game-changer”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 23 2017

Graeme Souness believes Liverpool should be in a hurry to accept Barcelona’s £138 million offer for Philippe Coutinho. Barcelona have had three bids for the Brazilian rejected, with Liverpool manager…

Coutinho
England

Jagielka and Lineker question Hurst’s doubts over Everton star

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Everton defender Phil Jagielka says Wayne Rooney is still good enough to play for his country. Former England striker Sir Geoff Hurst believes manager Gareth Southgate should call time on…

rooney jagielka
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Liverpool boss weighing up move for Schalke defender

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Liverpool are interested in signing Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes. According to German media outlet DW Sports, Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp is weighing up an £18 million bid for the 29-year-old….

Howedes
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Everton target Benfica striker to replace Romelu Lukaku

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Everton have identified Benfica striker Raul Jimenez as the man to replace Romelu Lukaku. According to Record, the Toffees have submitted a £27.5 million bid for the 26-year-old, but the…

Jimenez
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Chelsea chase Inter winger, Drinkwater close, van Dijk too?

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Chelsea are poised to step up their pursuit of Inter Milan forward Antonio Candreva. Gazzetta dello Sport says Antonio Conte’s side are keen to add the Italian international to their…

Candreva
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Southampton sign Hoedt from Lazio, Reed insists van Dijk will stay

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Southampton have signed Netherlands centre-back Wesley Hoedt from Lazio for £15 million. The 23-year-old joined the Serie A side from AZ Alkmaar in 2015 and made his full international debut…

Hoedt

Hurst’s call for England to ditch Everton star is baffling

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

Sir Geoff Hurst’s call for Gareth Southgate not to recall Wayne Rooney for the upcoming England squad is baffling. Rooney has been in fine form for Everton since returning to…

Rooney

Bilic bullish despite Benitez rumours, West Ham still chasing Carvalho

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 22 2017

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is staying focused on the job at hand, despite reports his position is under threat. Defeats by Southampton and Manchester United in their opening two…

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