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Stoke looking to sell Saido Berahino

Stoke  will try and sell striker Saido Berahino after the 25-year old was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning on suspicion of drunk-driving by the police. Although the ex-England under-21 international pleaded in mitigation that he was trying to escape a gang who had already grabbed his watch and were trying to steal his car, that cut little ...

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Daniel Farke set for new Norwich deal

Daniel Farke, manager of Championship high-flyers Norwich City is set to sign a new deal with the club. The 43-year old German was appointed at Carrow Road in May 2017, but came under fire from Norwich supporters after he could only steer them to 14th place in the league in his first season in charge. However’ the club’s Board held ...

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Derby close to deal for ex-Celtic star

Former Celtic defender Efe Ambrose is close to signing for Derby County on a free transfer. That is according to The Sun who reports that the 30-year old had a medical with the club last week, and has been training with the side as he closes in a short-term contract which will help boost the Rams’ promotion push. The Nigerian ...

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Tottenham tracking Norwich full-back

Tottenham are favourites to sign Norwich right-back Max Aarons in the summer, although Chelsea and Arsenal are both monitoring his situation as well. That is according to The Daily Mail who report that Spurs are ready to step up their long-standing interest in the 19 year-old who has made a big impression this season in a Norwich side that is ...

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Stoke forward Bojan could still leave the club

Former Barcelona forward Krjić could still leave his present club Stoke City before the end of the season. The 28-year old signed for Stoke in the summer of 2014, but has failed to live up to his reputation in the Potteries, scoring just 16 times in 78 senior appearances. He has also been sent on loan twice, first to Bundesliga ...

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Sam Vokes and Peter Crouch ready for swap deal

Sam Vokes is likely to leave for Stoke City, with veteran Peter Crouch heading the other way to Burnley. That is according to Sky Sports, with separate reports indicating that the deal is increasing likely to happen before the transfer deadline expires. Stoke, under new manager Nathan Jones, have been keen to add to their attacking options, and view Vokes ...

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Southampton make approach for Birmingham striker Che Adams

Southampton have made an informal approach to sign Birmingham striker Che Adams. The 22-year old striker who has scored 14 goals for Birmingham this season, has been attracting attention from a number of Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports, none of whom have yet to make a formal offer for him, although Southampton may be on the verge of ...

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West Ham defender in demand

West Ham defender Reece Oxford finds himself in demand, with several clubs chasing his signature. The England-under 20 international, once listed as one of the best youth prospects in English football, is becoming increasingly frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities at the London Stadium under Manuel Pellegrini, and, with the Hammers now willing to let him leave before Thursday’s ...

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Stoke looking to unload highly paid veterans

New Stoke manager Nathan Jones is looking for offload veterans Peter Crouch and Darren Fletcher from his squad before transfer deadline day. That is according to The Daily Mail who report that Jones wants to freshen-up his team, and does not see a long-term future for either player at the bet365 Stadium. Ex-Manchester United captain Fletcher, who is 34, has ...

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Crystal Palace re-sign Bakary Sako until the end of the season

Crystal Palace have re-signed winger Bakary Sako on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The Mali international played for Palace for three seasons, after joining them from Wolves in August 2015, and went on to make 43 Premier League appearances for them, scoring eight goals in his spell there before being released when his contract expired. A ...

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