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Roma want Granit Xhaka

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Roma have opened talks with Granit Xhaka about a summer move. Jose Mourinho, newly installed at the Serie A club, wants to bring him to Italy, having long been an admirer of the Swiss international captain. Initial indications are that the opening bid they have made for Xhaka is way below Arsenal’s valuation of the player, who still has two ...

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Pochettino linked with Spurs return

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Mauricio Pochettino could make a surprise return as Tottenham manager. And, if he does so, the Argentine could persuade Harry Kame to stay at the club for another 12 months. The Argentine was sacked by Spurs in November 2019, and, after taking time out of the game, returned as manager of PSG in January. However, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, has ...

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Bergwijn linked with summer switch to Ajax

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Ajax are set to offer Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn the chance to restart his career. Earlier this week he was one of the names culled from the original Dutch squad announced for next month’s Euros, with his lack of first-team minutes in the final months of the reason cited as an example. He found himself below Gareth Bale in the ...

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Ten Big Transfers that could happen this summer (part two)

Contuning Footie Central’s series looking at the ten big names that could be transferred this summer. For part one, please click here. Robert Lewandowski Lewandowski may just have broken Gerd Müller’s record for most goals in a single Bundesliga season, but not everything is rosy in the garden of the Bayern Munich striker. The Pole is reported to be unhappy ...

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Ten Big Transfers That Could Happen this Summer (Part One)

The summer transfer window will soon be open, and, whilst the market is still substantially affected by the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, there still some big names who could be on the move in the weeks ahead. Erling Haaland Haaland is arguably the hottest property in world football right now. Since joining Borussia Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg, ...

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Chelsea ready to sell Hudson Odoi

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Chelsea are prepared to let Callum Hudson-Odoi leave this summer. Borussia Dortmund have emerged as a potential club willing to sign him, having been heavily linked with fellow Bundesliga side Bayern Munich at one stage. They made several bids to sign the winger, who was ken on the move, but he was persuaded to stay at the club when Frank ...

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Willian wants Chelsea return

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Brazilian forward Willian wants to return to Chelsea. The 32-year-old left the West London club on a  free transfer last summer, and moved across town to Arsenal, signing a three-year deal with them. At the time, his preference was to remain with Chelsea, but they would not agree to the length of contract he wanted. However, he has not been ...

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Rhys Williams set for loan move

Liverpool defender Rhys Williams is likely to be loaned out by Liverpool next season. The England under-21 international was drafted into the Liverpool first-team last season after the crop of injuries ruled out a number of regular starters. And he finished the season having made 18 appearances in all competitions, playing a big role in the run-in that helped the ...

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Sancho can leave Dortmund this summer

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Borussia Dortmund have told Jadon Sancho that he will be allowed to leave the club this summer. And that will put both long-term suitors Manchester United and Chelsea on red alert. The 21-year old still has two years left on his current contract, but Dortmund are looking to cash in on him now, because of the financial problems they have ...

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Ryan Open to Arsenal Stay

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Goalkeeper Mat Ryan is open to extending his stay at Arsenal. The Australian international joined the Gunners on loan from Brighton until the end of the season in January, but is now due to return to his parent club. However, he has already dropped broad hints that he would be happy to stay at the club he supported as a ...

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