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Rumors

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Keita Set for Showdown Talks

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Guinea born midfielder Naby Keita is set for showdown talks with RB Leipzig. The midfielder is Jurgen Klopps ‘ main target and is believed that Klopp is willing to pay as much as 70mil for the player. The highly rated 22 year old set to sit down with club chiefs so as to come to a decision over his future, with Liverpool having offered the midfielder a 130,000 a week deal to lure the player to Anfield. The 70mil price tag being mooted in Germany can be reduced if the player informs Leipzig that he isn’t prepared to stay put for another 12 months. Liverpool are very keen on the player and are willing to pay the 70mil price tag and shatter their transfer record to lure the player away from the Red Bull Arena.

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Italian Clubs Battle for Moreno

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Roma has joined the Serie A rivals Napoli and Juventus in the battle for Liverpools’ Alberto Moreno. The Reds are happy to let the left-back leave this summer after a series of poor showing for Jurgen Klopps’ side. The Spanish defender joined Liverpool from Sevilla for 12mil after a series of good performances for Sevilla helping them to the Europa league victory but despite this the 25 year old has failed to replicate that form for the Reds losing his place to makeshift left-back James Milner last season. A previous 11mil offer from Napoli was rejected with Liverpool hoping to recoup the 12mil they paid for him in 2015. Liverpool have been eyeing hulls’ Andy Robertson as a possible replacement for the player.

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West Ham Enters Jimenez Race

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West ham are rivalling Liverpools’ interest in Mexico and Benfica frontman Raul Jimenez. Jimenez has been a long term target for the irons and Benfica are reportedly set to listen to offers for the 19mil rated striker. The 26 year old is currently away on international duty in the confederations cup and has already been on target once for mexico scoring the winner against New Zealand. The player joined Benfica from Atletico Madrid in 2015 after complications prevented a potential move to the East London based club and the player could be tempted to move to the club. The player scored 11 goals in all competitions for Benfica last season and is reportedly eyeing a move to the premier league.

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Barcelona Leads Race for Bonnucci

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Barcelona are leading the race to sign Juventus defender Leonardo Bonnucci. The player was thought to be keen on a move to Chelsea to reunite with his former boss Antonio Conte but areports suggest that the player is keen on a move to Camp Nou. The Italian international is expected to cost around 50mil and Barcelona new coach Valverde wants the player to stabilize the defense that looked shaky a lot last season.

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Chelsea and Juventus Battle for Danilo

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Chelsea and Juventus are locked in a second transfer battle for Brazilian right back Danilo. The two clubs are already involved in a tug of war over 61mil Alex Sandro with Antonio Conte trying to prise the left back away from his former club. Reports suggest that the Turin based side had all but signed the player but Chelsea have moved in an are looking to hijack the deal with a 30mil bid. The 25 year old previously expressed his desire to stay at Real Madrid but he seems to be reconsidering following interest from the two clubs.

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Donnarumma in Transfer Dilemma

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The wonder-kid goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has had a change of heart about him departing AC Milan. The 18 year old player had a rethink at the recently concluded Euro U-21 cup and has decided he wants to remain at the club and is willing to reopen contract talks. The Italian internationals’ agent had previously stated his clients desire to leave the club with interest from a host of European clubs. Ac Milan are willing to extend his stay at San Siro but are not willing to increase the 167,000 a week deal that was initially offered to the player. Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid are still monitoring the situation to see if they can prise the top target away from the club.

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Everton Moves Ahead in Giroud Race

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Everton's new boss, Ronald Koeman, has shown he is not shy to following the big money arrivals of Jordan Pickford, Davy Klassen and wonderkid Henry Onyekuru and he has now set his sights on Arsenals’ old gun, Olivier Giroud. The French striker impressed last season with 17 goals for Arsenal and also securing a starting berth in france star studded frontline, but the strikers future at the Emirates remains uncertain following reports linking compatriot Alexandre Lacazette and teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe to the club. The race to secure the 31 year old signature is hot with more than 3 clubs already registering interest but Everton believe they can pip West Ham and Marseille to his signature with a 20mil offer.

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Nearly completed

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Arsenal to Switch Targets

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Arsenal are reportedly set to switch their attention away from Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar to Leicester city Riyad Mahrez. The Gunners have had series of bids for the French midfielder rejected and have now been discouraged by Monacos’ resolve to hold on to the player. The Leicester City PFA player of the year winner is desperate to quit his club this summer and has already told the clubs’ executives of his decision. This has given the Gunners a huge boost in their chase for the player and the 40mil rated attacker is expected to leave the club and his transfer to the Emirates is expected to be announced soon.

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Confirmed Deals

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Lacazette Completes Arsenal Transfer

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Alexandre Lacazette has completed his transfer to Arsenal FC . The Frenchman flew in to London yesterday for his medical amd has put pen to paper, signing a five year deal. The Gunners are rumored to have paid around 46 million pounds for the 26 year old. The player was expected to join Atletico Madrid but the transfer fell through due to the transfer ban placed on the Spanish side and the player is now set to become the Gunners record signing surpassing the 42.5mil spent to land Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid in 2013. The player became Arsene wenger second addition of the summer following the arrival of Sead Kolasinac from Schalke 04.

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John Terry Signs for Villa

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Chelsea legend John Terry has signed for Aston Villa, the deal has been confirmed by Aston Villa owner Tony Xia. The London born defender has brought his association of more than two decades with the Blues to an end. The player put pen to a 60,000 a week contract and a package that will see him earn above 4mil a year. The England international had been a free agent since his contract with Chelsea expired and he has put pen to a one year deal that is going to see him become the clubs’ manager after his contract runs out. The race for the signature of the defender hot with lots of clubs showing interest in the 36 year old but he chose the Aston based club after meeting with club manager Steve Bruce.

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United Signs Belgian Wonder-kid

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Manchester united have completed the signing of Belgian wonder-kid, Largie Ramazani. The teenager has joined Manchester United on a scholarship contract from league one side Charlton Athletic. The Burundi born striker began his youth career in Anderlecht’s academy before he moved to the valley to continue his development. The player is believed to be one of the five signings with Alioui Traore, Ethan Galbraith, Dylan levitt and Jacob Carney to have been signed on a scholarship contract.

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Watford Signs Three Players

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Watford has announced the capture of Kiko Femenia, Daniel Bachmann and Tom cleverly. The Spanish right back, Kiko Femenia, joins for free from Alaves where he made 31 appearances and helped them to a ninth place finish with Daniel Bachmann also signing for free from Stoke city. Femenia put pen to a four year contract while Bachmann has put pen to a three year deal. England international Tom Cleverly has also made his loan move permanent for a reported 8mil, the player that spent the other half of last season on loan at Watford and has now put pen to a five year deal. This takes Watford total signing to four following the early arrival of Will Hughes.

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