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West Ham had fee agreed for Moffi

2023-02-08T21:29:15.160Z

West Ham and FC Lorient had reportedly agreed a deal for striker Terem Moffi in January, Lorient's president Loic Fery told French outlet L'Equipe, despite a move never materialising.

“We had accepted an offer from Marseille and another from West Ham, which were within our parameters. When you close the door, you have to know when to stop,” Fery said.

Despite offers from these two clubs, Moffi eventually joined OGC Nice on loan with an obligatory option to buy in the summer.

Turkish transfer window extended

2023-02-08T20:55:44.202Z

The Turkish transfer window has been extended due to the recent disaster that has hit the country, FIFA have confirmed.

"In light of the exceptional situation caused by the natural disaster affecting Türkiye, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to extend the second registration period of the Turkish Football Association (TFF) in TMS until 18 February 2023," football's governing body wrote in a Tweet.

Liverpool, Man Utd, Roma monitoring Everton's Branthwaite

2023-02-08T19:30:17.000Z

All three of Liverpool, Manchester United and Roma will reportedly send scouts to watch Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite next week, according to the Daily Mail.

The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven and is thought to be improving significantly under the guidance of former United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy.

The aforementioned clubs will face competition from PSV themselves when the loan comes to an end, though, as they had two bids rejected by Everton in the summer before agreeing on the loan move.

Aubameyang a bad fit for LAFC! - ex-USMNT star Gomez

2023-02-08T18:55:03.831Z

MLS champions LAFC have been told by ex-USMNT player Hercules Gomez that signing Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would be a bad idea.

While Gomez doesn't doubt Aubameyang's quality, he doesn't think the move makes sense financially or tactically.

Read the full story on GOAL!

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Former Burnley and Rangers forward Lafferty signs with Linfield

2023-02-08T18:20:52.473Z

Huddersfield sack manager

2023-02-08T17:03:32.962Z

Marquinhos close to PSG extension

2023-02-08T16:37:10.571Z

Atletico would want €140m for Felix from Chelsea

2023-02-08T15:00:00.000Z

Chelsea completed the loan signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, with the Portuguese set to see out the season at Stamford Bridge after falling out Diego Simeone in the Spanish capital.

Chelsea’s agreement with Atletico does not include a purchase option, meaning that Felix will be heading back to Wanda Metropolitano in the summer. However, if the Blues want to sign him permanently then they might have to pay €140m, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Portuguese forward has a contract with Atletico until the summer of 2027.

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La Liga wants Barcelona to further cut down on wage bills

2023-02-08T14:30:18.000Z

La Liga chief Javier Tebas has told Barcelona that they must reduce their total wage bill by over €200m (£177m), according to Mundo Deportivo. 

Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto are likely to leave in the summer which would assist them. But they might require to part ways with other high-earners as well like Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati.

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Giroud set to renew Milan contract

2023-02-08T13:45:58.528Z

Man City did not pay loan fee for Cancelo

2023-02-08T13:00:15.000Z

Rechner joins Bayern as goalkeeping coach

2023-02-08T12:15:20.000Z

Matarazzo takes over as head coach at Hoffenheim

2023-02-08T11:45:51.000Z

Bayern blocked deadline day bid for Pavard

2023-02-08T11:15:15.000Z

Corberan pulls out of Leeds race

2023-02-08T10:30:07.000Z

Carlos Corberan has decided to not take up the offer from Leeds United after he was offered an 18-month contract, according to Football Insider.

The 39-year-old was the favourite candidate to succeed Jesse Marsch at Elland Road. After his refusal, the Whites are having a discussion with Andoni Iraola.

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Man Utd interested in Fati

2023-02-08T09:45:33.000Z

Manchester United are keen to add Barcelona star Ansu Fati with Jorge Mendes trying to find a way out of him from Camp Nou, according to Spanish outlet SPORT.

Fati has a contract with Barcelona till 2027 and it is believed that an offer of £90m could tempt the Blaugranas to sell him.

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Man Utd-target Osimhen is not for sale

2023-02-08T08:15:22.000Z

Al Nassr offer mega package to Busquets

2023-02-08T07:35:00.000Z

Al-Nassr have reportedly offered Sergio Busquets a massive £16m-a-season to join them in the summer, according to Daily Mail.

The midfielder's contract with Barcelona is going to end in June. He has been also linked with a move to the MLS.

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Iraola favourite to succeed Marsch at Leeds

2023-02-08T07:05:01.000Z

Qataris plan Man Utd takeover

2023-02-07T23:09:45.254Z

A group of Qatari investors are planning a takeover bid for Manchester United in the coming days, says the Daily Mail.

The Glazer family are looking to sell and multiple potential bidders are lining up.

Catch up on the latest on GOAL.

Man Utd to decide between Kane and Osimhen (Telegraph)

2023-02-07T23:02:55.899Z

Manchester United will choose between £100 million-rated Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen this summer, but are struggling with the decision, reports the Telegraph.

The Red Devils know their top priority is adding a top-tier striker, but they don't want to miss on such an expensive signing. Ten Hag is said to personally like Osimhen's playing style and long-term potential more but recognises the value of Kane's Premier League experience.

Tammy Abraham has been named as a potential fallback option if bids for Kane and Osimhen are unsuccessful.

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Tedesco set for Belgium appointment

2023-02-07T22:59:55.803Z

Domenico Tedesco is close to being appointed the next manager of Belgium, says Nicolo Schira.

Tedesco last served as a head coach for RB Leipzig.

Shakhtar move for Riznyk

2023-02-07T22:58:16.835Z

David Silva resists huge Saudi offer

2023-02-07T22:55:11.402Z

Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva is reportedly unmoved by a massive offer to bring him to the Saudi Pro League.

Relevo says he would rather continue in Spain than uproot his life at 37 years old.

Read more about Saudi Arabia's player recruitment on GOAL.

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West Brom mock Leeds for manager miss

2023-02-07T22:51:58.155Z

West Brom manager Carlos Corberan, who Leeds reportedly wanted to hire as Jesse Marsch's replacement, has signed a new contract at The Hawthorns.

And West Brom made sure Leeds were aware of the move, mocking the Premier League club on Twitter.

Watch the video they posted and read more about the situation at Leeds here.