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David Luiz contract surprise

When David Luiz joined Arsenal from Chelsea last summer in a £8 million deal, it was widely assumed that the Brazilian had signed a two year deal at the Emirates. However, the 33 year’s stay in North London is now in considerable doubt after it was revealed that he had only signed a one year deal, with an option for ...

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Liverpool end pursuit of Werner

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Liverpool have decided to end their pursuit of German striker Timo Werner. The league champions elect have had a long-standing interest in the 24 year old German international who has publicly expressed his admiration for the Merseyside club. However, price has become a major sticking point. His current club RB Leipzig are refusing to budge from his release price of ...

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West Ham want Bakayoko

West Ham are interested in taking Chelsea flop Tiemoué Bakayoko on a season-long loan. The 25 year old midfielder was signed by the Stamford Bridge outfit for £40 million from Monaco in 2017, but endured a difficult time in London, and was derided by the club’s fans for a series of below par performances and high profile errors. After just ...

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Charlton Athletic: The club that never gives up

Charlton Athletic has always been known as a team who never stands down even in the darkest of times. The Addicks have endured hugely tiring times in their 114-year history from losing The Valley to Roland Duchatlet’s ownership of the club, but Charlton never gave up. The South-London outfit is once again suffering at the hands of rogue owners, this ...

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Newcastle interested in Shaqiri

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Newcastle United are interested in signing Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri from Liverpool in the summer. The 28 year old has three years left on his current deal at Anfield, but has been deemed surplus to requirements and is likely to be sold, especially as the club have a ready-made replacement in the shape of Japanese winger Takumi Minamino, who they ...

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Revised transfer window under discussion

One of the numerous proposals under discussion within the broad remit of “Project Restart” for resuming the Premier League again is one to change the dates of the summer transfer window. Normally the transfer window would be open from the start of July until the end of August, but with a lack of clarity as to when the current season ...

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United allow Henderson loan to continue

Despite competing with them for a European place, Manchester United are prepared to let goalkeeper Dean Henderson see out his loan spell with Sheffield United. The 23 year old’s current loan deal at Bramall Lane ends on June 30th, but with the season now expected to extend into the summer, Manchester United had the option to recall him to Old ...

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Aubameyang close to PSG deal

It is claimed that PSG are close to agreeing a deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal for a fee of €38 million (£34 million). The 30 year old Arsenal captain has one year left on his current contract at the Emirates. However, having turned down the offer of a new deal, the Gunners are determined not to repeat previous ...

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Valencia want loan move for Kepa

La Liga side Valencia want to take Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan next season. When the Stamford Bridge side paid Athletic Bilbao £71.4 million for him in July 2018, Kepa became the most expensive goalkeeper in the world, eclipsing the sum that Liverpool paid Roma for Alisson Becker that same summer. Yet, whilst the Brazilian has flourished in the ...

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Chelsea identify Sancho alternative

Chelsea have identified Porto winger Jesus Corona as an alternative in case they cannot sign Jadon Sancho. The England star is high on their wish list, but Manchester United remain the favourites to sign the Borussia Dortmund star, despite the disruption caused to the transfer market by the coronavirus crisis. That has led to the London club considering other alternatives, ...

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