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Jamie Vardy close to new deal at Leicester City

ESPN report that Jamie Vardy is in advanced talks with Leicester City about a new deal at the King Power Stadium. The news comes amidst rumours that Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are readying a bid for the 31-year old striker. However, Leicester are determined to hang on their star and are prepared to offer him a new contract with fresh ...

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Newcastle ready to battle Spanish clubs for Juventus midfielder

According to talkSPORT Newcastle United are ready to battle Spanish clubs Real Betis and Villareal for Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturoa. The25 year old midfielder began his career at Genoa before moving to Juventus in 2014, and has gone on to make 90 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three goals. However, he has seen first-team opportunities scarce in ...

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City and United fail with bids for Italian defender

talkSPORT report that both Manchester clubs, City and United, have failed with bids for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. The 23-year old Slovakian international has enjoyed a fine debut season at Inter after signing from Sampdoria a year ago, and interest in him across Europe is high, with a number of top clubs interested in signing him. However, Inter are ...

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Napoli player in talks with Manchester City

ESPN reports that Napoli player Jorginho is in talks with Manchester City about a move to The Etihad. The 26-year old has been one of the best players in Italy this season, and all of Europe’s biggest clubs have shown an interest in signing him, with both Bayern Munich and Manchester United among his suitors. However, it now looks as ...

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Arsenal summer transfer budget gets a boost

The Daily Telegraph reports that Unai Emery’s Arsenal career has received an early boost with the news that the club’s majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has agreed to release an extra £20 million pounds in transfer funds. The club’s board had set a figure of £50 million to be spent in the summer window on new players, discounting any money raised ...

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John Terry can miss Chelsea games if Villa get promoted

ESPN report that former Chelsea captain John Terry will not have to face his former club next season if Aston Villa are promoted back to the Premiership. Terry moved to Villa last summer after 19 years at Chelsea, and has played a major role in guiding them to the edge of a return to the top flight, with only Fulham ...

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Manchester United set for first summer signings

The Daily Mail are reporting that Manchester United are ready to make their first summer signing with the capture of £52.5 million Brazilian midfielder Fred from Ukrainian side Shaktar Donetsk, whilst Toby Alderweireld could also be on his way to Old Trafford. Fred looked set to join rivals Manchester City in the January transfer window before United entered the picture, ...

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Barcelona wonder kid linked with Spurs move

According to The Daily Mail Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal for Barcelona teenager Riqui Puig. The 18 year old central midfielder has been tipped to have a bright future, having already made his debut for Barcelona’s B side, and he featured heavily in his side’s UEFA Youth League campaign, scoring three goals on the way to the final, ...

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Atletico Madrid keen to sign Chelsea misfiring striker

talkSPORT report that Atletico Madrid are keen to sign misfiring Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, with separate reports suggesting he has been spotted in Milan with his agent to discuss a move back to Juventus, where he spent two seasons on loan whilst with his parent club Real Madrid. The 25-yesar old striker has failed to shine in England, despite a ...

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Andreas Iniesta set for move to Japan

According to Reuters, Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta is on the verge of a move to Japan, just days after playing his final match for Barcelona. They report that he is ready to sign for top-flight Japanese club Vissel Kobe, with official confirmation expected later this week. Kobe is owned by Hiroshi Mikitani, chief executive of Rakuten, Barcelona’s main sponsor. Currently ...

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