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Napoli reach agreement with Man Utd for Scott McTominay

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Napoli have reportedly reached an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of Scott McTominay.

McTominay has reportedly been deemed surplus to requirements by Erik ten Hag, who has been working to trim the deadwood in his United squad this summer. The Athletic claims that Napoli’s €30 million (£25.4m/$33.6m) bid for the midfielder has now been accepted by United, and a transfer will go through if he agrees to personal terms with the Serie A club.

Dara O’Shea joins Ipswich Town from Burnley

Ipswich Town have officially confirmed the signing of Dara O’Shea from Burnley. The defender joins for a transfer fee in the region of £15m after signing a five-year contract.

West Ham considering move for Roma’s Tammy Abraham
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According to Filippo Biafora, West Ham is considering making a last-minute move for Roma striker Tammy Abraham. The Irons are reportedly keeping a close eye on him ahead of Friday’s deadline. Abraham’s wage demands, meanwhile, are rumoured to be a potential bargaining roadblock. Negotiations are said to start in the next few days.

Al-Hilal’s Saud Abdulhamid set to join Roma
Fabio Miretti joins Genoa from Juventus

21-year-old Italian midfielder Fabio Miretti has completed his move to Genoa from Juventus, the Serie A club confirmed on Sunday.

Newcastle eyeing move for Everton star
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Per TBR Football, Eddie Howe and Newcastle United are looking to add one more forward to their squad before the summer transfer window closes on August 30. The Magpies are reportedly keen on signing Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is also wanted by Chelsea

Neuer speaks about his future with Bayern
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Veteran German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has opened up on whether he would extend his stay at Bayern Munich beyond 2026 when his current contract expires.

Speaking to reporters, the goalkeeper said, “If we have a successful season with the new coaching staff and with fresh momentum, that also means for me that it will be fun. And when there’s fun, then I will definitely continue. But I’m not going into the season with the thought of saying goodbye afterwards.”

Sky Sports reports that there is a strong possibility that the custodian will put pen to paper on a new deal and stay back at the Bavarian club.

Howe opens up on Gordon’s future amid Liverpool links
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Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he is doing everything he can to keep Anthony Gordon at the club amid interest from Liverpool this summer. Speaking to reporters, Howe said, “I’ve seen Anthony come back in a good place. Especially this past week, he had a really short training period before that first game. We put him in as he’s a difference maker, it takes the younger players less time to get up to speed but I think this week he has looked back to his best. I think that there are two ways to look at that. The Euros will have been an incredible experience for him.

“The first time that he will have been with England for any length of time and I’m sure he’ll have learned, seen and experienced a lot from that. Sometimes, we all have this vision of the fairytale ending, you go in and help win your country the tournament at the first time, but life is rarely like that. Anthony will have seen a lot and hopefully use that for next time that he’s involved.”

Mika Faye leaves Barcelona to join Rennes

Barcelona youth player Mikayil Faye has left the club to join Ligue 1 side Rennes FC on a permanent deal, the French club confirmed on Sunday.

Como sign Perrone on loan from Man City
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Cesc Fabregas-managed Ligue 1 side Como has completed the signing of Maximo Perrone from Manchester City on loan, the club confirmed on Sunday.

The official statement from the club read, “Como 1907 is delighted to announce that Máximo Perrone will join the club on loan from Manchester City. The creative midfielder joins the club after an excellent pre-season on a one-year loan deal with an option to extend.”

Alisson explains why he snubbed Saudi offer
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has revealed why he decided to snub a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League this summer to stay at Anfield. Speaking to The Telegraph, the Brazil international said: “I have a contract and I want to honour my contract and finish my contract here or make a new one. I am really happy here. My family is happy. I never got to the point where I was talking about wages and things like this [with the Saudis]. It was just interest. But when you hear about the numbers the other players are getting you are a little bit attracted. That is normal.

“At the end of the day, you play football for love. It is the thing you like to do, but it is our profession and we want to use the years that we have to make the most of it. I think I am open to that personally, but not now. Now is not the time. I am really focused on the things we have here at Liverpool and while I still have my contract here, I will be focused here. If it is in the interest of the club to negotiate [for] me, then it will be a different conversation. At this time, at this window that we have, I am focused on my job here and my life in Liverpool.”

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Vinicius Jr delays decision on future amid huge Saudi offer
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Per ESPN, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior will wait until the end of the season before deciding whether to pursue the Saudi offer, which would see him become the highest-paid athlete in the world.

The Saudi’s plan is for Vinicius to play for Al-Ahli, who finished third in the Saudi Pro League last season. He would also become an ambassador for the country ahead of the 2034 World Cup.

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Osimhen’s move to Chelsea could get derailed
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Per The Sun, Victor Osimhen’s unrealistic wage demands might derail his move from Napoli to Chelsea this summer. The striker has reportedly asked for £500,000-a-week wages before he completes a move to Chelsea. However, it is unlikely that the English giants would be willing to pay such a massive sum to the Nigerian forward.

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Merino on the verge of joining Arsenal
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Per Fabrizio Romano, Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino is on the verge of completing a transfer from Real Sociedad to Arsenal. The player has completed his medical and the clubs are now formalising the deal before making an official announcement. Arsenal will pay €32m fixed fee with €5m add-ons and the player’s contract will be valid until 2028.

Chelsea draw up Osimhen alternative

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Chelsea’s efforts to secure Napoli striker Victor Osimhen have hit a significant obstacle due to the player’s staggering wage demands, according to The Sun.

The Nigerian international is reportedly seeking a contract worth £500,000 per week, which would place him among the highest-paid players in the Premier League. However, Chelsea are not willing to meet Osimhen’s salary expectations, leading to a standstill in negotiations. They are looking at other options and Juventus’ Federico Chiesa and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin have emerged as more affordable alternatives.

Arteta hints at another Arsenal signing
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Mikel Arteta suggested Arsenal may dip into the transfer market for a new forward before the summer deadline, with Gabriel Jesus missing the Aston Villa win.

Ipswich sign Clarke from Sunderland

Ipswich Town have signed Jack Clarke from Sunderland on a five-year contract.

“I’m really excited to have joined the club and can’t wait to get going,” Clarke told the official club media.

“Ipswich have been on a really good trajectory over the last few years and the recruitment this summer has been very impressive, so this was always something I was going to be interested in.

“Speaking with Kieran McKenna really sells the club and the journey it’s on, as well as what they’re still trying to achieve, and you’re almost silly if you do want to jump on board with the way things have been going.”

O’Shea set to join Ipswich
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Dara O’Shea is on the verge of joining Ipswich Town after successfully completing a medical examination, according to Sky Sports. Ipswich have reached an agreement with Burnley for a transfer valued at an initial £12 million, with an additional £3 million in performance-related add-ons.

Al Hilal is on the brink of finalizing a transfer for Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, according to reports by Rudy Galetti. The two clubs have reportedly settled on a €35 million deal that will see the 30-year-old full-back move to the Saudi Pro League side. Under the terms of the agreement, Cancelo will sign a three-year contract with Al Hilal. A medical examination for Cancelo is anticipated to occur within the next three days, which will be the final step before the transfer is officially confirmed.

Lenglet heading towards Atletico

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Clement Lenglet is poised to join Atletico Madrid on loan from Barcelona, according to Marca.

Atletico Madrid has already made significant moves in the transfer market this summer, securing the services of Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Robin Le Normand, and Conor Gallagher. However, the club remains eager to add a left-sided centre-back to their roster, and Lenglet appears to be the ideal candidate.

Lenglet, who spent the last two seasons on loan in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Saturday to finalize his move to the Spanish capital.

Atletico Madrid’s head coach, Diego Simeone, hinted at the impending arrival of new players during a recent press conference. “We’re still lacking perhaps two players to come in, and in a few hours, I think they’ll be with us,” Simeone stated.

 

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