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Karius close to Besiktas switch

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Loris Karius appears close to a move to Turkish side Besiktas. That is according to Sky Sports who report that the Istanbul club appeared to confirm the move by posting a graphic of the German goalkeeper on their Twitter account before hastily removing it. Other reports indicate that Karius will move on a two-year initial deal for a fee of ...

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Gary Cahill linked with shock move to Galatasary

Chelsea’s England defender Gary Cahill is another player linked with a move to Turkey, after reports emerged that he had been given permission to talk to Galatasary. Cahill was Chelsea club captain last season but has since fallen out of favour with new manager Maurizio Sarri, and has failed to make their 18 man squad for any of the opening ...

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David Beckham Quotes: Best Quotes on David Beckham

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Whether it be a Euro 2006 sticker book underneath your bed, a Manchester United shrine in your office or a magazine cut out in your wife’s knicker draw – David Beckham is undoubtedly one of footballs ultimate poster boys. Along with being one of the nation’s sweethearts, ‘Golden Balls’ enjoyed an illustrious, 19-year career which was spent at some of ...

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Spurs flop in line for a return to France

Tottenham winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou is set for a loan move back to his native France after failing to make the grade in the Premier League. The 23-year old winger was signed from Marseille for a reported fee of £11 million in August 2016, but his appearances have been limited to a handful of substitute cameos, and he has never started ...

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Liverpool striker’s future in doubt as loan move falls through

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Liverpool striker Divock Origi’s future has been cast into doubt after a proposed loan move to Borussia Dortmund fell through. The 23-year old Belgian international had been keen on the move but, according to The Daily Mirror, Liverpool were only prepared to consider a permanent sale, and their valuation of Origi at £27 million was way beyond what Dortmund were ...

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Real Betis make formal approach for Manchester City youngster

La Liga side Real Betis have made a formal approach to Manchester City to take Ukrainian youngster Oleksandr Zinchenko on a season-long loan, and are trying to structure a deal that would give them the option to buy him. That is according to Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo who reports that Betis valued the 21-year old at £12 million, and ...

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Norwich City v Leeds United Preview (Championship Game Week 5)

How both teams currently stand Fresh from their exciting 2 – 2 draw at Swansea on Tuesday, Championship leaders Leeds face another away game at Norwich on Saturday. The West Yorkshire side has been the talk of the English footballing fraternity so far this season. The Whites have adopted a high-intensity attacking gameplan, which is the hallmark of their legendary Argentinean head coach Marcelo Bielsa. The Leeds fans have dubbed their ...

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek considering Chelsea future

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is considering his future after being left out of last weekend’s Chelsea squad to face Arsenal, with suggestions he could still leave on loan to a European club before the transfer window opens. The 22-year old spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace where his form was good enough to force his way into Gareth ...

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Rangers linked with move for England under-21 defender

Rangers under new manager Steven Gerrard may have already signed 12 players this summer, with the latest being Kyle Lafferty, who signed from Hearts on Wednesday. However, it appears that their transfer business for the summer is not finished yet, with news that they want to take Nottingham Forest England-under 21 defender Joe Worrall on a season-long loan. That is ...

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Defender sacked by email in line for West Ham return

Defender James Collins, who was unceremoniously dismissed by West Ham by email at the end of June, could be set for a shock return to the club after reports emerged that he was back training with the squad. The 35-year old former Welsh international was in his second spell at the club at the end of last season, but West ...

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