Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Barcelona plot bid for Aston Villa star Amadou Onana as Hansi Flick targets new midfield option

<p>Per <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2024/09/13/66e468c246163f15218b4588.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, Barcelona are interested in signing Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana who joined Aston Villa this summer from Everton. The Catalan giants are in search of a quality midfield option and have reportedly kept the Belgium international on their shortlist alongside Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich.</p>

Barcelona eye move for Aston Villa star

<p>FootballTransfers reports that a top-four Premier League team, presumably Manchester City or Arsenal, has turned Eberechi Eze's head, and that Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of the Crystal Palace star appears to have reached a snag.</p><p>For more than a year, Spurs have been after the offensive midfield player, and the two parties even had a gentleman's agreement if Eze agreed to pay Crystal Palace's £68 million asking price. In fact, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy extended an invitation to Eze's family to attend the last North London Derby game of the previous season, which Spurs lost 3-2.</p>

Arsenal or Man City hijack Spurs' Eberechi Eze bid

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑒𝑠, <a href="https://twitter.com/AitanaBonmati?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AitanaBonmati</a> 💙❤️ <a href="https://t.co/u0FmgZ2kg5">pic.twitter.com/u0FmgZ2kg5</a></p>— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBfemeni/status/1835655597993173120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona confirm Aitana Bonmati contract extension

Dejan Lovren joins PAOK from Lyon

Dani Carvajal talks about new Real Madrid contract

Adrien Rabiot set for Marseille medical

<p>West Ham signed Germany international forward Niclas Fullkrug from Dortmund this summer but the club are looking to add one more striker to their roster in January. However, if they want to sign a new player, they would first have to reduce their wage bill. </p><p>Accordingly, the Hammers are reportedly looking to sell Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, per <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/antonio-danny-ings-could-leave-west-ham-before-contracts-expire-sources/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a>. Both players are in the final year of their contracts and the Premier League side want to cash in before they leave for free next summer. </p>

West Ham could sell Antonio and Ings in January

<p>According to  former England and Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson, Newcastle United are unlikely to sign Manchester United outcast Antony as he considers the Brazilian too lightweight for the Premier League.</p><p>Speaking on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Atmejn4fSX2w7S8NBVKdv" target="_blank">Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast</a>, Robinson said: "Antony, no, I don’t think anybody at Newcastle would touch him. Listen, there’s a good player there, but he’s too lightweight for the Premier League, he takes too much time on the ball and it’s a league that’s too quick for him. When you look at other leagues, the Dutch league that he stood out in or maybe the Spanish league La Liga or Ligue 1 maybe more suited to a player like him. But you look at the way that he’s struggled at Manchester United, Newcastle will look at themselves on a level with Manchester United. They’re competing for the same things, European football, they both want to be in the top four, that’s the type of level that they’re on now. The Newcastle fans nor the board will look at Anthony and go, ‘That’s going to improve us in any way.'"</p>

Newcastle Unlikely to sign Man Utd's Antony

<p>Ligue 1 giants Marseille have confirmed the arrival of Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer on Sunday. The Frenchman became a free agent this summer after his Juventus contract expired at the end of the 2023/24 season.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.om.fr/fr/actualites/4803/equipe-1ere/91128-accord-de-principe-pour-adrien-rabiot" target="_blank">official statement</a> from the French club read, "Olympique de Marseille announces that it has reached an agreement in principle with Adrien Rabiot for the arrival of the French international midfielder at the club. The player will sign with OM subject to the results of the medical examination."</p>

Marseille sign Rabiot on a free transfer

<p>Victor Osimhen came very close to joining Chelsea this summer, however, the move did not materialise as he finally joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. Now <em>Caughtoffside </em>reports that the Blues have not given up on the Nigerian and could chase the striker once again in the January transfer window.</p>

Chelsea could go after Osimhen once again in January

<p>Per <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2024/09/15/66e5b16446163ffa468b4572.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, Real Madrid are considering offering a new deal to their star defender Dani Carvajal, whose current deal expires next summer. The veteran Spanish full-back has reportedly agreed to put pen to paper on a new one-year deal that will keep him at Santiago Bernabeu until June 2026.</p>

Carvajal could sign new Real Madrid contract

<p>Per <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-problema-bennacer-la-strategia-di-moncada-per-cardoso-e-chukwuemeka" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Serie A giants AC Milan have shown interest in signing out-of-favour Chelsea winger Carney Chukwuemeka in the January transfer window. </p><p>The 20-year-old was left out of the Blue's matchday squad against Bournemouth on Saturday which indicates that the youngster is not part of Enzo Maresca's plans.</p>

AC Milan eyeing move for Chelsea outcast Chukwuemeka 

<p>Per <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/liverpool-primed-to-rival-arsenal-newcastle-for-england-star-whos-out-of-contract-in-2025" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, Liverpool are all set to compete with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Newcastle United to secure the signature of former Red Devils star Angel Gomes. </p><p>The midfielder, who currently plies his trade with Lille in the French Ligue, recently made his debut for England and has attracted the interest of several clubs across Europe.</p>

Liverpool join race to sign former Man Utd star Gomes

<p>Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has opened up about Jamal Musiala's contract situation at the club. Speaking to Sport1, Eberl said, "New deal for Musiala? It will be difficult but not impossible. Jamal knows what he has in Bayern. It's the club that took him to top level. Talks are already underway and will now be intensified. Jamal should be the face of Bayern."</p>

Bayern hopeful of retaining Musiala

<p>The agent of Mikayil Faye says Manchester United were interested in signing his client before he opted to leave Barcelona for Rennes this summer.</p><p>Speaking to the Inkubator podcast, Faye's agent Andy Bara said: "Manchester United were interested in Faye, but he didn’t like that option. He wasn’t a regular at Barcelona, so what did it matter if he hadn’t had the same at United? His development wouldn’t have progressed at all.</p><p>"Barca wanted a buy-back clause in Faye's contract with Rennais, it was the only condition that Barça accepted. The clause is €30 million (£25m/$33m). Now everything depends on Faye, on how he is going to develop."</p>

Mikayil Faye's agent says he rejected Man Utd move

<p>Phil Parkinson claimed Ryan Reynolds &amp; Rob McElhenney's Wrexham cannot afford to match Birmingham’s £20m spend and neither do they deem it necessary.</p><p>"The top end of transfers in this division has been out of our reach," Parkinson stated. “As we went into the summer transfer window we realised there were some astronomical fees being asked for players and not what we wanted to spend and what we felt was right for the club at this particular stage.</p><p>“But we’ve looked at that and gone down a different route and signed some younger players who are going to grow with the club in the next few years. We’ve brought in Mo, Seb [Revan], Arthur [Okonkwo], Lewis [Brunt] and Josh [Adam] has joined us - good young players who are going to improve with the club. Of course, there are teams like Birmingham and other teams who have had that spending power. That’s great for them, but I’m pleased with the squad we’ve put together. I think there’s good competition in the group, but more importantly there’s a strong mentality and a togetherness.”</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/top-end-transfers-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-wrexham-birmingham-20m-spend/blt4efe40e36a0164fc#cs3bb3c66055b33020" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a></p>

Parkinson claims Wrexham can't make same transfers as Birmingham

Deco and Barcelona want Ansu Fati at the club

<p>Barcelona reportedly rejected a mammoth record-breaking bid for Lamine Yamal from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, as per agent Andy Bara.</p><p>Speaking on Podcast Inkubator, Bara said: “One thing I know for sure is that Barcelona did reject a big offer for Lamine Yamal from PSG some months ago. The deal was worth somewhere around €250 million."</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-rejected-record-breaking-250m-offer-lamine-yamal-psg-agent-claims/bltb4695194b54b9b7c#cs0397f07d459c98c2" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a></p>

Barcelona rejected €250 million offer from PSG for Yamal

<p>Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala has reportedly turned down the club’s latest contract proposal, raising questions about his future in the Bundesliga. According to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1948660/Jamal-Musiala-Bayern-Munich-Man-City" target="_blank"><em>Daily Express</em></a>, the 21-year-old midfielder has been in discussions with Bayern over a new deal, but the club's offer has failed to meet his expectations.</p><p>Musiala, whose current contract with Bayern runs until the summer of 2026, is reportedly seeking a significant pay rise to £300,000 per week. </p>

Musiala turns down Bayern 

<p>Chelsea's young midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka, is attracting serious interest from both AC Milan and Napoli as the January transfer window approaches.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🆕 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TransferNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TransferNews</a> <br>AC Milan and Napoli are also interested in Carney Chukwuemeka. <br><br>▪️AC Milan is planning a serious move for him in January, as he hasn’t had much playing time at Chelsea. <br><br>▪️Napoli is also keen on adding the young midfielder to their squad. <a href="https://t.co/ZoyXFeJ6Bk">pic.twitter.com/ZoyXFeJ6Bk</a></p>— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1835228836964745496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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AC Milan and Napoli eye Chelsea's Chukwuemeka for January move

<p>Gavi has been sidelined since November 2023 with an anterior cruciate ligament injury that he suffered during a Euro 2024 qualifying game against Georgia. But according to a Barcelona director he is set to get back on the pitch.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔵🔴🌟 Barça director Gavi: "Mark my words, Gavi will be the signing of the season for us".<br><br>"He will do great things again, we're ready to welcome him back soon". <a href="https://t.co/qk19Wcyh5D">pic.twitter.com/qk19Wcyh5D</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1835204652671152551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Gavi set to return to action with Barcelona

<p>Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi is anticipated to depart the club either in the upcoming January transfer window or next summer, but a return to Chelsea appears unlikely, according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/marc-guehi-to-reject-chelsea-offer-for-a-more-attractive-move-sources/" target="_blank"><em>Football Insider.</em></a></p><p>Chelsea initially sold Guehi to Palace in 2021, and though they are eager to bring him back, Guéhi seems more inclined to explore offers from other clubs. Newcastle United made an attempt to sign the talented defender during the summer transfer window, but they were unable to meet Crystal Palace's substantial £75 million valuation.</p><p></p>

Chelsea might miss out on Guehi

<p>Real Madrid officials are set to attend the highly anticipated North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday, with their focus on assessing two of the Premier League’s top defenders—William Saliba and Cristian Romero. </p><p>According to reports from <a href="https://www.defensacentral.com/real_madrid/1709326872-calafat-viaja-manana-a-londres-va-a-ver-a-dos-jugadores-en-el-tottenham-arsenal" target="_blank"><em>Defensa Central</em></a>, Madrid’s chief scout Juni Calafat sees immense potential in both defenders, making them prime targets for Los Blancos’ defensive rebuild plans next summer.</p>

Real Madrid will watch Saliba & Romero in North London derby

<p>Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City are reportedly keeping a close eye on Stoke City's promising youngster, Souleymane Sidibe, according to <a href="https://tbrfootball.com/arsenal-and-chelsea-eyeing-one-of-the-most-highly-rated-young-midfielders-in-english-football/" target="_blank"><em>TBR Football</em></a>. The 17-year-old midfielder, who made his debut for Stoke's first team last season, has been drawing attention from top Premier League clubs as his potential continues to grow.</p><p>Souleymane, the son of former Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe, has carved out his own path as a central midfielder rather than following in his father's footsteps as a forward. Born in Paris, the talented teenager has also represented England at the Under-18 level, further highlighting his versatility and skill on the field.</p><p>In addition to the interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, Midlands clubs such as Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also said to be closely monitoring Sidibe's progress. </p>

Arsenal & Chelsea are monitoring Stoke's Sidibe

<p>Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly shown interest in Barcelona and Spain star Fermin Lopez during the summer transfer window, however, <a href="https://www.relevo.com/futbol/liga-primera/lamine-yamal-renovacion-pedri-20240913150152-nt.html" target="_blank">Relevo</a> reports that both the Catalan giants and the player rejected the bid. The Blaugrana are now preparing to offer the player a new deal. </p>

Spurs tried to sign Barcelona star Fermin Lopez

<p>Per <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/chelsea/blues-quoted-new-price-tag-defender-target-fresh-approach" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>, Chelsea continue to remain interested in signing Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu. The 19-year-old has been impressive for the Serie A side in the currently that has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe. The defender has a €40 million release clause in his contract and the Blues are willing to go after the player as soon as the window opens in January. </p>

Chelsea remain interested in signing Dorgu

<p>Per <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/en/news/psg-wants-to-fish-in-inter-milans-squad-20240914.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing 21-year-old Inter defensive midfielder Kristjan Asllani in January. The youngster has a release clause of €25 million in his current contract with the Serie A and PSG are reportedly ready to match the figure.</p>

PSG eyeing move for Inter midfielder Asllani

<p>German midfielder Joshua Kimmich has opened up about his future at Allianz Arena amid speculations of him leaving the club next season as a free agent. </p><p>Speaking to reporters, Kimmich said, "I’m available to discuss with the club. It’s always nice to hear the backing and support from the club. I'm just enjoying the moment. It's important to win the games."</p>

Kimmich opens up on his future at Bayern Munich

<p>Per <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tottenham-aprieta-fichaje-bomba-enero-20240913.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in signing former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes in January. Gomes, who recently made his England debut, has been in fine form for Lille and has attracted interest from several clubs including Spurs who are looking to bolster their midfield.</p>

Spurs eyeing move for former Man Utd star

<p>Per <a href="https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/09/14/liverpool-loic-bade-virgil-van-dijk-replacement/" target="_blank">Caughtoffside</a>, the Reds have shown interest in signing Sevilla's Loic Bade as they eye the French defender as a possible replacement for their talisman Virgil van Dijk.</p><p>The Dutch defender is in the final year of his contract at Anfield as he is expected to leave the club at the end of the current campaign. While the 33-year-old won't leave the club before the 2024/25 season ends, Liverpool are looking for possible players who can replace Van Dijk in future.</p>

Liverpool identify Virgil van Dijk's replacement

<p>Premier League clubs Arsenal and Newcastle United are set to compete to secure the signature of former Manchester City and current Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane in January, according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/2-clubes-quieren-sacar-sane-bayern-munich-20240914.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. </p><p>Sane's long-term future at Allianz Arena has become uncertain which has alerted the two English sides, however, it is unlikely that Bayern would agree on a transfer before next summer.</p>

Arsenal, Newcastle eyeing former Man City star

<p>Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic's 17-year-old son, Luka, has signed his first professional contract with Zeleznicar aiming to follow in his father's footsteps.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-legend-nemanja-vidic-son-signs-first-professional-contract/bltf5e93b144cf10c29" target="_blank"><strong>Read more on GOAL</strong></a></p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0Gf25Npmy/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="13" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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Vidic Jr. signs first professional contract with Serbian club Zeleznicar

<p>Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne next summer, according to reports from <a href="https://x.com/cfbayern/status/1834594659877650529" target="_blank"><em>Bild's Christian Falk</em></a>. The 21-year-old Dutch international, currently on loan at RB Leipzig, has attracted significant interest due to his stellar performances both last season and at the start of the 2024-25 campaign.</p><p>However, City could face stiff competition from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, both of whom are also monitoring the young midfielder's situation. Simons, who is valued at around €80 million, has a contract with PSG running until 2027, making any transfer potentially complex. While Leipzig would like to retain him permanently, financial constraints may prevent them from competing with the likes of City or Liverpool for his services.</p>

Man City want Simons to replace De Bruyne

<p>Manchester United forward Nikita Parris left the Red Devils to sign with Brighton. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🌟 <a href="https://twitter.com/lilkeets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LilKeets</a>, big impact.<br><br>Nikita Parris departs for Brighton with our very best wishes — it's been a pleasure, Keets 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUWomen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUWomen</a></p>— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtdWomen/status/1834713129038606358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Parris joins Brighton on WSL deadline day

<p>Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies on a free transfer next summer. </p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-alphonso-davies-bayern-munich-canada-kylian-mbappe/blte997d611a1ded9aa#csf7a1f106f55d6f80" target="_blank"><strong>Read more on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Real Madrid's pursuit of Davies 'in the final stretch'

<p>Carlos Vela has reportedly agreed to return to LAFC just nine months after his departure after being linked to Real Sociedad and San Jose Earthquakes.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/carlos-vela-lafc-mls-cup-run-real-sociedad-san-jose-earthquakes/bltb451e7c8bc5e096f" target="_blank"><strong>Get more details on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Vela returns to LAFC ahead of potential MLS Cup run

<p>RB Salzburg have terminated the contract of Oumar Solet. </p><p></p>

Salzburg show the door to Solet

<p>Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is still not done chopping and changing his squad and has insisted that he needs two more transfer windows to tailor out a roster to his liking. </p><p>“In January and next summer we’ll do something more," he said when asked about any future transfer plans. "Then we’ll have exactly the squad we want to have in the future."</p>

Maresca wants "something more" in the next two windows

<p>Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has already warned Jadon Sancho about the standards expected of him after his arrival from Manchester United.</p><p>"We have Jadon, Joao [Felix], these kind of players," he said. "Before they joined the club, I had a chat with them, and one of my messages to them was if you come here and don’t work properly then you are not going to play."</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/enzo-maresca-jadon-sancho-chelsea-loan-man-utd/blt677e45259e38f19f#cs68b37034e01fb594" target="_blank"><strong>Read his full quotes on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Maresca fires warning to new signing Sancho

<p>Barcelona reportedly rejected a record-breaking bid from Arsenal for Keira Walsh as the Gunners desperately wanted the England midfielder at Emirates. </p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-reject-record-breaking-bid-arsenal-keira-walsh-england-star-wants-wsl-return/blt2af352e7e2e45e61#cse1e33cc314eeb41b" target="_blank"><strong>Get more details on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Barcelona reject record-breaking bid from Arsenal for Walsh

<p>Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that the Catalan side had made Marc Guiu an 'important offer' before the striker joined Chelsea.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marc-guiu-rejected-important-offer-barcelona-join-chelsea-sporting-director-deco-keep-striker/blt9bcb0610a7bdc4d8" target="_blank"><strong>Find out what Deco said on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Guiu rejected 'important' offer from Barcelona to join Chelsea

<p>Sean Dyche has the clock ticking at Everton.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Dyche will be given until the next international break to prove he is still the right man for Everton going forward. <a href="https://t.co/clHCUwSTBL">https://t.co/clHCUwSTBL</a></p>— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) <a href="https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey/status/1834586013621944829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Dyche gets a month to prove his worth

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are pleased to announce the signing of striker Michelle Agyemang on a season-long loan from Arsenal. 🤝</p>— Brighton &amp; Hove Albion Women (@BHAFCWomen) <a href="https://twitter.com/BHAFCWomen/status/1834562680906273020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Brighton sign Michelle Agyemang on a season-long loan from Arsenal

<p>Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has opened up on the decision making at the club before signing Raheem Sterling from Chelsea on loan.</p><p>"I was really surprised. The first call I had with him, I knew straight away in 10 seconds, we have to bring him here because he really wanted it. That was my only question mark, where is he at, what stage is he at in his career? After 10 seconds, I knew already before the next question, we need him here."</p>

Arteta reveals how quickly he decided to sign Sterling

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🔴 Man United have included Sekou Koné as part of their PL squad for this season.<br><br>2006 born Mali midfielder considered huge talent for present and future. <a href="https://t.co/mQ1CCHGf4n">pic.twitter.com/mQ1CCHGf4n</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1834651461688447084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd add Sekou Kone as part of Premier League squad

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🇹🇷 David Datro Fofana leaves Chelsea to join Göztepe SK on loan until June 2025.<br><br>Deal includes re-call clause for January. <a href="https://t.co/NWLQDtR15t">pic.twitter.com/NWLQDtR15t</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1834621736379097104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea's David Datro Fofana join Goztepe on loan

Italian clubs keeping an eye on Bologna's Sam Beukema

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🔵🔴 Raphinha on why he wanted to stay at Barça this summer: "I'm in my best moment so far here. I can still improve".<br><br>"I think I can help the team a lot. We are very good. When you win the first 4 games, everything is easier!".<br><br>"At Barça, you've to fight for every title". <a href="https://t.co/5IyA0hGPtJ">pic.twitter.com/5IyA0hGPtJ</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1834605202449498477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Raphinha reveals why he wanted to stay at Barcelona

<p>Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is ready to welcome back Ben Chilwell to team training after the Blues outcast failed to seal his Stamford Bridge exit.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ben-chilwell-enzo-maresca-blues-outcast-stamford-bridge-exit/blta2f986e5c8480c71" target="_blank"><strong>Read more on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Maresca provides update on Chilwell future

<p>Manchester City have been warned that they could be hit with a 100-point deduction that sends them “heading out of the division”.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-warned-historic-100-point-deduction-115-charge-ffp-case-finance-expert-premier-league-champions-heading-out-division/bltb0fe81d23142cee4" target="_blank"><strong>Get more details on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Man City warned of 100-point deduction in 115-charge FFP case

<p>Jan Bednarek has penned a new three-year deal with Southampton. </p><p></p>

Southampton hand Bednarek a three-year extension

<p>Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has signed an extension that will keep him at the club until 2033.</p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p></p>

Jackson extends with Chelsea until 2033

<p>Galatasaray director Cenk Ergun has put in his papers after an eventful summer at the Turkish club. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🟡🔴🇹🇷 Galatasaray director Cenk Ergun has resigned with immediate effect. <a href="https://t.co/34fhZhWtjX">pic.twitter.com/34fhZhWtjX</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1834538895066779759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Galatasaray director Ergun steps down from his role

<p>Kylian Mbappe has been savaged by 1998 World Cup winner, Christophe Dugarry for supposed transfer demands made at PSG in 2022, with the Frenchman told he does not act like a “great player”.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-savaged-psg-transfer-demands-not-acting-like-great-player-200m-liverpool-move/blt4e752258ff8b3f20#cs52b40ad942475823" target="_blank"><strong>Read his full quotes on GOAL</strong></a></p>

‘What are you?’ - Mbappe savaged over PSG transfer demands

<p>Aaron Ramsdale was forced out of Arsenal and he had to join Southampton with David Raya holding the No.1 position at Emirates. The goalkeeper revealed that he tried to change Mikel Arteta's mind but his efforts went in vain. </p><p>“A manager's decision is a manager's decision," he told <em>talkSPORT</em>.</p><p>"I tried my best to change Arteta's mind and force my way back in. His mind was set… and David Raya had a great season. It was tough but now I found a new home."</p><p></p><p></p>

Ramsdale opens up on Arsenal ordeal

<p>Aitana Bonmati's agent confirmed that Chelsea were ready to trigger the release clause of the Barcelona star to lure her to WSL.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/aitana-bonmati-chelsea-barcelona-star-ballon-d-or-future/bltdef3e5cd3c74fdb1" target="_blank"><strong>Get more details on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Bonmati's agent confirms Chelsea were willing to spend big on her

<p>Mohamed Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa accused journalists of "just click wh*ring" as he hit out at fresh transfer talks over the Liverpool star's future.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-agent-transfer-talk-liverpool/blt1a8594305e41669e" target="_blank"><strong>Find out what he said on GOAL</strong></a></p>

Salah's agent hits out at fresh transfer talk

<p>Fulham's new signing, Emile Smith Rowe, has expressed his delight at being given the chance to showcase his abilities in the Premier League following his summer move from Arsenal.</p><p>“It’s been a great experience. The players, staff, and fans have all made me feel very welcome, and I’m really happy to be here,” the 23-year-old shared.</p><p>“I’m thrilled to have the chance to show what I can do in the Premier League. It’s been a good start, but now it’s about maintaining that form and continuing to work hard.”</p><p>Having struggled with limited game time at Arsenal, the move to Fulham gave the English star a new platform to grow and prove his worth. </p>

'Happy' Smith Rowe eager to show what he 'can do' at Fulham

<p>Ben Chilwell might be called back by Enzo Maresca for the Bournemouth fixture after his proposed loan move to Turkey fell through. </p>

Chilwell might be reinstated to Chelsea squad

Why Greenwood has a special badge on his Marseille shirt

Gladiator Gabriel piles misery on toothless Tottenham

Neymar warns Real's Brazilian players 'it was hell' playing with Mbappe

Alisson blasts Forest for 'only wanting to defend' as Liverpool lose

Maybe magical Yamal CAN be the next Messi!

Nkunku & Sanchez spare toothless Chelsea's blushes

Garnacho's Man Utd benching explained amid CR7 rumours

Yamal explains 'key' difference between Flick & Xavi

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