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Fermin Lopez move under deadline threat
Barcelona are set for a hectic final three days of the summer transfer window, with the future of 22-year-old attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez under intense scrutiny. Chelsea have been pursuing the Spain international following their failure to sign former La Masia graduate Xavi Simons, who opted for Tottenham Hotspur instead. Earlier this week, Chelsea submitted…
Read MoreAnthony’s move to Betis collapses over financial dispute
Uncertainty remains regarding Antony’s proposed switch from Manchester United to Real Betis after conflicting reports emerged on Friday. While several United insiders suggested a transfer had been finalised, the Spanish club insisted otherwise, later confirming they had withdrawn their proposal. The two sides have been engaged in negotiations throughout the summer without reaching consensus on…
Read MoreMazraoui eyes Juventus amid Nico Gonzalez exit plans
Juventus are ready to step up their search for a new right-sided defender and have identified Noussair Mazraoui as a serious option. Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport suggest the Bianconeri will formally request a loan move from Manchester United in the final stretch of the transfer window. Mazraoui’s versatility makes him an attractive profile for…
Read MoreChelsea reach agreement for Garnacho signing
Chelsea have finalised a £40m agreement to bring Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. The 21-year-old Argentina forward was instructed to leave Old Trafford at the end of last season by manager Ruben Amorim. United initially asked for £60m, but the final package, which includes a 10% sell-on clause, places this among their four largest player…
Read MoreTottenham close to signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig
Tottenham Hotspur are finalising a deal worth €60m (£51.8m) to secure the services of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. The Dutch forward has already undergone medical checks in England, with sources suggesting the formal signing is imminent for Thomas Frank’s team. Both clubs have settled on the main structure of the agreement, while the remaining…
Read MoreMourinho leaves Fenerbahce after one year in charge
Jose Mourinho has stepped down from his position as head coach of Fenerbahce a little more than a year after his arrival. The decision was announced two days after the team’s exit from the Champions League play-off stage against Benfica. In a short message, the Istanbul club confirmed that both parties had ended their cooperation…
Read MoreManchester United suffer shock Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby
Manchester United endured one of their most humiliating defeats in recent memory as they fell to League Two side Grimsby in the Carabao Cup, losing 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Ruben Amorim’s team were two goals behind inside the first half-hour and could easily have been further adrift before late strikes from Bryan…
Read MoreCrystal Palace close in on Yeremy Pino deal
Crystal Palace have reached an understanding with Villarreal to sign Spain international Yeremy Pino in a transfer valued at up to £26m. The 22-year-old attacker is open to a move to Selhurst Park and is due to undergo medical checks in the coming days. Although his current contract includes a £69m release clause, Villarreal have…
Read MoreOxlade-Chamberlain ends contract with Besiktas
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has cut short his time in Turkey after agreeing to cancel his agreement with Besiktas. The 32-year-old had signed for the Istanbul club in August 2023 following his exit from Liverpool, but both sides have now chosen to part ways despite a year remaining on his deal. Details of settlement Besiktas, now coached…
Read MoreWhere the responsibility lies for Celtic’s Champions League failure
Celtic’s elimination in Almaty has forced another reflection on their long line of painful qualifying exits in Europe’s premier competition. Over the last dozen years, defeats to Maribor, Malmo, AEK Athens, CFR Cluj, Ferencvaros and FC Midtjylland each sparked anger and self-criticism. Those losses highlighted the gulf between the club’s ambitions and their actual standing.…
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