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Busquets considering Barca stay

2023-02-02T22:11:54.411Z

Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets is considering staying at the club for another season.

RAC1 report the midfielder is open to renewing his contract, which expires at the end of the current campaign, but is still waiting to receive an offer from the club.

Allan Saint-Maximin facing uncertain future

2023-02-02T21:35:33.000Z

Allan Saint-Maximin is facing an uncertain future at Newcastle with the club refusing to guarantee if he's part of Eddie Howe's plans for next season, as reported by the Daily Express.

The winger was linked with a move to AC Milan in the January transfer window but ended up staying at St James' Park.

Tottenham almost signed Deulofeu

2023-02-02T20:59:09.719Z

Tottenham almost signed Gerard Deulofeu in the January transfer window and had a deal all agreed with the winger.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal then fell through when the former Barcelona man suffered a serious knee injury that forced him onto the sidelines.

Real Madrid could let Modric go

2023-02-02T20:20:18.000Z

Real Madrid are considering letting Luka Modric leave at the end of the season, as reported by Sport.

The Croatia international is out of contract at the end of the campaign and president Florentino Perez could decide not to offer a renewal.

Martinelli signs on at Arsenal until 2027

2023-02-02T19:40:12.000Z

Gabriel Martinelli has extended his Arsenal contract until 2027, according to The Athletic.

The Brazilian forward has put pen to paper on a new and improved deal. Martinelli's previous contract had been due to expire in 2024.

Nottingham Forest confirm Ayew deal

2023-02-02T19:06:03.259Z

Nottingham Forest have confirmed that Andre Ayew has completed a move to the City Ground.

Ayew has signed on until the end of the season and will wear the No. 42 shirt.

River Plate to receive major cash boost following Enzo transfer

2023-02-02T18:10:00.000Z

FC Cincinnati confirm loan signing of Wolves defender

2023-02-02T16:15:00.000Z

MLS outfit FC Cincinnati have confirmed they have signed Yerson Mosquera on loan from Wolves until June 30.

The club has an option to extend the loan deal through to the end of the 2023 MLS season.

21-year-old Mosquera signed for Wolves in 2021, but has played most of his football this season in their under-21 setup.

Nottingham Forest close in on free agent signing

2023-02-02T15:30:36.444Z

Sabitzer granted work permit and is available for selection

2023-02-02T14:45:01.000Z

Marcel Sabitzer has been granted a work visa and is now eligible for selection for Manchester United's weekend clash against Crystal Palace, according to Sky Sports.

The Austrian is already training at Carrington and if he impresses Erik ten Hag then he might feature at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Heitinga to remain head coach at Ajax

2023-02-02T14:15:09.000Z

Varane announces retirement from international football

2023-02-02T13:45:52.000Z

Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football after earning 93 caps and a World Cup winner’s medal with France.

Read the full story on GOAL.

Forest join race to sign Ayew

2023-02-02T13:00:00.000Z

Nottingham Forest are keen to get on board Andre Ayew who has reached England to complete a switch to the Premier League, according to Sky Sports.

However, Forest can only afford to sign the striker only if Lewis O'Brien's loan deal to Blackburn goes through. Everton are also competing for his signature.

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United unveil Sabitzer's shirt number

2023-02-02T12:30:52.000Z

United announce Sabitzer signing

2023-02-02T12:00:54.000Z

Real Madrid continue to push for Bellingham

2023-02-02T11:15:33.000Z

Real Madrid remain persistent in their efforts to sign Jude Bellingham, according to AS (via ESPN).

However, they need to beat Liverpool to get his services. It has been reported that the Premier League outfit are currently ahead in their pursuit of the England international.

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Galtier blames Chelsea for failed Ziyech transfer

2023-02-02T10:30:20.000Z

Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier points the finger of blame firmly in Chelsea’s direction when it comes to Hakim Ziyech’s failed transfer.

“For various reasons, we could not make it work with the player we targeted. I have quality players, the young people will have their chance to play in this second part of the season. Obviously, in a busy schedule, you have to be careful with injuries and fatigue. Unfortunately, we could have reinforced it following the departure of Pablo (Sarabia). We could not do it. I believe that the responsibility does not lie with our club. That’s how it is, that’s life, we look ahead," he said.

Real the full quotes of Galtier on GOAL.

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Everton turn attention to free agent Isco

2023-02-02T09:45:25.000Z

Everton have set their sights on Isco after a miserable transfer deadline day when they were reportedly rejected by several players, according to The Times.

The Spaniard's move to Union Berlin collapsed despite the player passing his medical with the club. The Bundesliga outfit later revealed that Isco's demands differed from previous negotiations, exceeding the "limits" they had set aside for the transfer.

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Tottenham might sign Danjuma permanently in June

2023-02-02T09:00:54.000Z

Tottenham completed the loan signing of Arnaut Danjuma after hijacking Everton's deal for the Villarreal forward. Spurs have the option to buy him outright in the summer and Fabio Pabtrici has claimed that the club might indeed sign him on a permanent deal if he impresses under Antonio Conte.

"We have the option to buy Danjuma in June. We believe in the player, we will see in the next 5 months. Danjuma was always near to join top clubs, in January we had the opportunity to sign him and we decided to proceed," he said.

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Arteta influenced Jorginho to sign for Arsenal

2023-02-02T08:10:35.055Z

Firmino in line to renew with Liverpool

2023-02-02T07:45:00.000Z

Xavi insists Raphinha's future is at Barcelona

2023-02-02T07:05:51.000Z

Besiktas try to rescue Ziyech (Schira)

2023-02-01T22:51:55.092Z

Hakim Ziyech is said to be devastated after his loan to Paris Saint-Germain from Chelsea collapsed due to clerical errors from the Blues, but he may still have a way out of Stamford Bridge.

Nicolo Schira says Besiktas have called Chelsea about bringing Ziyech to Turkey, though high wages may complicate any potential transfer. The Super Lig's transfer window remains open for another week.

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Lokonga speaks after loan from Arsenal

2023-02-01T22:45:07.498Z

Albert Sambi Lokonga has explained his deadline loan from Arsenal to Crystal Palace, which doesn't include a buy option.

"It was not easy to leave Arsenal because as you can see they are top of the league," he told reporters. "But for me the important thing now was the confidence of Patrick Vieira."

Huddersfield bring in Smith on loan

2023-02-01T22:44:42.426Z

Real Madrid want to buy Adeyemi (DefensaCentral)

2023-02-01T22:33:57.437Z

Real Madrid are set to bid for Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi this summer, claims DefensaCentral, as Los Blancos see the 21-year-old forward as the ideal man to play opposite Vincius Junior for many years.

That reported interest comes despite a rough first year in the Bundesliga for Adeyemi. He's battled foot injuries and managed just one league goal, scored last weekend, in his debut season in 14 appearances.

Perhaps Real Madrid feel they can pry the German forward away from Dortmund at a cut-price rate, however such a move would be risky without first seeing him produce more in the black and yellow.

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