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Liverpool receive £15m cash boost with Morton sale

Liverpool have confirmed the sale of academy product Tyler Morton to French side Lyon for a deal worth £15 million (€17.2m).

Textor & Lyon at war as Botafogo demand €65m payment

American businessman John Textor and Lyon are in for further legal battles as the former owner seeks to shift Botafogo’s ownership to a tax haven.

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Kane gets drenched! Bayern star sends message after Lyon win

Harry Kane has given his verdict on a wet but victorious start to pre-season after Bayern Munich overcame Lyon 2-1 at Allianz Arena.

Raising cash for Isak? Liverpool agree £15m Lyon fee for Morton

Liverpool have agreed a £15 million ($20m) fee with Lyon for England Under-21 star Tyler Morton as the Reds continue their smart transfer business.

Textor faces a British court over €82m Lyon investment

Under immense financial pressure from legal battles, John Textor faces a British court over an €82 million (£71m/$93m) debt from his Lyon investment.

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Turner transfer fiasco resolved as MLS return nears

Matt Turner's transfer situation has been solved as Lyon plan to loan the goalkeeper to New England Revolution after failing to cancel his transfer.

MLS's Revolution reportedly interested in USMNT's Turner

The 31-year-old shot-stopper is in the middle of a summer transfer saga, and a potential MLS move is a new wrinkle

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Liverpool's price tag stalls Tyler Morton's Lyon move

Although Lyon have agreed terms with midfielder Tyler Morton, Liverpool's asking price might cause a roadblock in their pursuit.

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Textor slams Ligue 1 again and reveals 'Premier League model' dream

John Textor has revealed he hoped to implement a "Premier League model" in France as he slammed the nation over his controversial exit from Lyon.

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Lyon hire lawyers to cancel USMNT star's transfer from Forest

Lyon are moving to cancel Matt Turner's agreed transfer from Nottingham Forest as part of efforts to stabilise the club’s troubled finances.

Lyon reportedly looking to cancel transfer for USMNT's Turner

Turner's future is again uncertain as reports suggest Lyon are looking to cancel long-speculated purchase of the goalkeeper

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Dortmund battle Lyon for Brighton youngster

Facundo Buonanotte has attracted interest from major clubs and is now at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between Borussia Dortmund and Lyon.

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'We thought he understood' - Textor was 'warned' about Lyon relegation

Dire warnings were issued to John Textor about Lyon’s finances before his team were relegated from Ligue 1 and subsequently restored.

Crystal Palace Fans Protest Against UEFA Decision to Demote The Club From Europa League To The Europa Conference League

Crystal Palace told when to expect verdict on Europa League demotion

Crystal Palace have appealed against their demotion from the Europa League, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport set to rule on or before August 11.

Lyon land ex-Barca & Newcastle star's son in €3m deal

Lyon are set to sign Dutch defender Ruben Kluivert from Casa Pia, as the son of Patrick Kluivert continues the family's Ligue 1 legacy.

Bayern step up Diaz pursuit but target Lyon winger as alternative

Bayern Munich are intensifying their summer transfer activity as they remain locked in negotiations with Liverpool over the signing of Luis Diaz.

Palace fans protest against 'morally bankrupt' UEFA after UEL blow

Crystal Palace supporters have erupted in anger following UEFA’s contentious decision to remove the club from next season’s Europa League. The ruling, announced on Friday, sparked outrage as Palace, who qualified by winning the FA Cup, were downgraded to the UEFA Europa Conference League instead. This comes in the wake of Lyon’s reinstatement in Ligue 1 after initially facing relegation due to financial issues.

Man Utd in shock move to land former Bayern midfielder

Manchester United are reportedly looking to make a surprise move to sign France international Corentin Tolisso from Lyon, contacting the midfielder's entourage as they look to strengthen their squad this summer. Tolisso, who impressed in Ligue 1 last season, is reportedly open to joining the Premier League giants – but the Red Devils face competition from Atletico Madrid.

Lyon miss out on Forest star as Textor plots Botafogo move

Lyon's financial restrictions have ended their push for Danilo, as John Textor now targets a move to bring the Nottingham Forest star to Botafogo.

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'One of the greatest injustices' - Parish fumes at Palace demotion

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has launched a blistering attack on UEFA following the governing body’s decision to demote the club from the Europa League to the Conference League. The move comes in light of concerns over multi-club ownership rules and has left Parish furious, calling it “one of the greatest injustices” ever witnessed in European football.

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