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Tottenham enter talks for Japanese defender

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Manager-less Tottenham have entered talks to sign Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu from Italian club Bologna. The Japanese international, who is valued at £15 million, is valued for his versatility, because he can play either as right-back or as centre-half. The 22 year old, who has 23 senior caps for his country., begam his career in his native Japan with Avispa ...

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No option for extended Bale loan

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Jonathan Barnett, the agent of Gareth Bale, has confirmed that there is no option which will allow Spurs to re-sign his client. Instead, he is set to return to Real Madrid where, entering the fianl year of his contract, he will be hoping to impress new manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has made encouraging noises about all players who were out ...

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Arsenal in talks with Benfica left-back

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Arsenal are in talks to sign Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares. Last week, Kieran Tierney signed a new long-term deal with the club, but the Gunners want a reliable back-up for the Scot, given his injury history. Sead Kolasinac spent the second half of last season on  loan with Schalke, and, although he has returned to North London, he would appear ...

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Griezmann considered as Kane alternative

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Manchester City are considering Antoine Griezmann as an alternative to Harry Kane. Whilst the Englishman, along with Jack Grealish, remain top of their transfer wish list this summer, the high prices required to obtain both, combined with the reluctance of Tottenham to sell their main asset, has led them to consider other options. One of them is Griezmann who Pep ...

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Lingard to be offered new United deal

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Manchester United are ready to offer Jesse Lingard a new three year deal. The 28-year old has one year left on his existing deal at Old Trafford. The midfielder revived his career with a  highly impressive loan spell in the second half of last season with West ham United, scoring 9 goals in 16 Premier League appearances, and helping them ...

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Second Villa bid for Smith-Rowe rejected

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Aston Villa have had a second bid for midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe rejected by Arsenal. They had already failed with an opening offer of £25 million for the 20 year old, but despite going back to the Gunners with an improved offer of £30 million, that too has been turned down. England under-21 international Smith-Rowe bust into the first team at ...

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Villa ready to bid for Abraham

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Aston Villa are ready to launch a £40 million bid for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham. The 24-yewar old England international has been told that he is not part of Thomas Tuchel’s long-term plans and he is free to lave he club this summer. Abraham was actually Chelsea’s leading scorer last season with 12 goals in all competitions, but barely featured ...

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United goalkeeper in Everton transfer talks

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Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero is in talks with manager less Everton about a switch to the Merseyside club. It is a case of déja vu for the Argentine. He was on the verge of a move to Goodison Park last summer when United changed their minds at the last minutes and the deal fell through after the Manchester club ...

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United to consider bids for duo

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Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for a number of players as they look to raise more funds to finance their rebuild. And amongst those at risk are Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek with the message from the club being that everybody in the squad has a realistic valuation. Martial did not play for the side ...

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They Impressed at the Euros (Part Two)

Continuing the series looking at players who earned big money moves on the strength of what they achieved playing For Part One for their national sides at the European Championship. For Part One, please click here. Henrik Larsson Swedish striker Larsson had already enjoyed a glittering career in Scotland with Celtic, with whom he won four league titles, and the ...

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