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Newcastle agree deal for Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey
Newcastle United are set to sign midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa in a transfer valued at around £40m. BBC Sport revealed earlier this week that both clubs were engaged in advanced negotiations, and a deal in principle has now been reached. Only final arrangements remain before the move is officially completed. Once confirmed, the…
Read MoreLiverpool close to completing Leoni signing
Liverpool are on the verge of securing the services of 18-year-old center-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma, according to manager Arne Slot. The promising defender, who has been on Slot’s radar for some time, is expected to join the Premier League title holders in a transfer valued at around £26m. An Italy Under-19 international, Leoni began…
Read MoreBrentford seal record move for Ouattara
Brentford have finalized an agreement to sign Bournemouth attacker Dango Ouattara in a transfer worth up to £42.5m, the most expensive in the club’s history. The 23-year-old is scheduled to head to London on Friday to complete his medical checks. Sources close to the player revealed he had been keen to depart after a limited…
Read MorePSG fight back to stun Tottenham in Super Cup thriller
Paris St-Germain mounted a remarkable late surge to claim the UEFA Super Cup via a penalty shootout, denying Thomas Frank a maiden trophy as Tottenham manager. Tottenham appeared in full control, holding a 2-0 lead until the 84th minute and on the verge of a notable win. But substitute Goncalo Ramos headed in a dramatic…
Read MoreCalvert-Lewin agrees Leeds move after Everton exit
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on the verge of joining Leeds United after accepting terms with the club. The forward, who previously played for Everton, is expected to undergo a medical before finalizing the move. Leeds, newly promoted to the Premier League, will add him to their attacking roster without paying a transfer fee. The 28-year-old ended…
Read MoreMan City’s potential interest in Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s future at Paris St-Germain looks uncertain after he was omitted from Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham, following the arrival of Lucas Chevalier from Lille. Although the European champions offered the 26-year-old a contract extension earlier in the summer, head coach Luis Enrique said on Tuesday that he is now seeking a…
Read MoreEnrique explains dropping Donnarumma for Super Cup clash
Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique confirmed he received backing from the club to omit Gianluigi Donnarumma from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup. The Italy international did not make the trip to Udine for Wednesday’s game against Tottenham, with Lucas Chevalier and Renato Marin chosen instead. Donnarumma later posted online that he felt “disappointed…
Read MoreNewcastle secure Malick Thiaw from AC Milan
Newcastle United have finalized the arrival of defender Malick Thiaw from AC Milan. The 24-year-old German international joins Eddie Howe’s squad for a reported £34.6m fee, which includes potential add-ons. He becomes the club’s third signing during a challenging transfer window, following the captures of winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale,…
Read MoreJack Grealish joins Everton on loan from Manchester City
Jack Grealish has completed a season-long loan move from Manchester City to Everton, declaring the club was his only choice after discussions with manager David Moyes. The 29-year-old becomes the Merseyside team’s sixth summer recruit, joining Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Charly Alcaraz, Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, and Adam Aznou. He is set to make his first appearance…
Read MoreCristiano Ronaldo got engaged to Georgina Rodríguez
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to marry his long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez after she revealed their engagement on social media. Posting a photograph of a sizeable ring, she wrote in Spanish: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.” The football star, who has not yet spoken publicly about the news, has been in…
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