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Aston Villa Makes First Move for Fiorentina Starlet Kayode

Aston Villa have initiated transfer talks for Fiorentina’s young right-back, Michael Kayode, according to Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla. The Villans submitted an opening bid of around €15 million plus add-ons, but Fiorentina are reportedly holding out for a fee closer to €20 million with additional bonuses.  Negotiations are expected to continue, with Aston Villa […]

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Joselu Departs Real Madrid for Qatari Side Al Gharafa

Real Madrid forward Joselu appears on the verge of departing the Santiago Bernabéu for a new adventure in Qatar. The Spanish striker is reportedly close to finalizing a move to Al Gharafa, with only minor details remaining to be ironed out between the club and the player.  This move comes despite manager Carlo Ancelotti’s reported […]

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Sutton’s Euro 2024 Predictions: Portugal, Georgia, Italy, and Croatia

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has offered his predictions for two upcoming Euro 2024 Group F matches. Sutton, a BBC Sport pundit, expects a close contest between Italy and Croatia on Monday.  While acknowledging the difficulty in predicting the outcome, he leans towards Italy based on his earlier prediction of a Croatian slump. His prediction: […]

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Osimhen Delighted to Receive Invite to Davido’s Wedding[VIDEO]

A video circulating on social media shows Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen reacting with excitement to his wedding invitation from music artist Davido. The video, originally posted on Davido’s Instagram story, features the Napoli striker jumping for joy to Chris Brown’s song “Hmmm,” which also features Davido.   Osimhen holds the wedding invitation in the video, and […]

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Done Deal: Chelsea Secure Signing of Barcelona Striker

Chelsea are reportedly close to finalizing the transfer of Barcelona’s young striker Marc Guiu, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The 18-year-old made his first-team debut for Barcelona in the 2023/24 season, scoring two goals in seven appearances across all competitions. Marca’s report claims Chelsea have activated Guiu’s £5 million release clause, surpassing reported interest from […]

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Groß Offered New Deal by Brighton Amid Bundesliga Interest

Midfielder Pascal Groß is at a crossroads in his career, weighing a new contract offer from Brighton & Hove Albion against a potential return to the Bundesliga. The German international’s current deal expires next summer, and both Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly interested in acquiring him if he chooses to leave England.  A […]

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Scottish Move Secured: Defender Oyegoke Signs Three-Year Hearts Deal

Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) have announced the signing of defender Daniel Oyegoke on a three-year contract. The 21-year-old arrives from Brentford for an undisclosed fee, becoming the fourth summer arrival at Tynecastle Park following James Penrice, Ryan Fulton, and another James Penrice (likely a typo). Oyegoke spent the previous season on loan […]

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McCoist Urges Southgate to Consider Dropping Kane for England’s Benefit

Former footballer Ally McCoist has weighed in on the debate surrounding England captain Harry Kane’s role in the team’s attack at Euro 2024. While Kane recently scored his first goal of the tournament in the 1-1 draw against Denmark, England’s overall attacking performance has drawn criticism. This has led some pundits, including McCoist, to question […]

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Wrexham Confirm Permanent Signing of Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo

Wrexham Football Club have confirmed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. The 22-year-old arrives after a successful loan spell last season, where he made 40 appearances and kept 16 clean sheets across all competitions, playing a key role in the club’s promotion to League One. Okonkwo has signed a three-year contract with the Red […]

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