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Lingard could leave Forest this week

2023-02-06T22:08:31.319Z

Jesse Lingard could be set to leave Nottingham Forest this week, according to TEAMtalk.

The former Manchester United man is being targeted by Fenerbahce and Besiktas, with the transfer window in Turkey set to close on Wednesday.

Zaniolo on brink of Gala move

2023-02-06T21:45:53.000Z

Nicolò Zaniolo is on the brink of completing a move from Roma to Turkish side Galatasaray.

Football Italia reports that Gala will pay €22 million for the midfielder, and the deal will include a release clause that will allow him to return to Serie A in the summer.

Tottenham won't sell Kane to Premier League rival

2023-02-06T21:30:01.000Z

Tottenham have decided they will not sell Harry Kane to a Premier League rival, according to The Times.

Manchester United have been linked with the captain but Spurs don't want him to play for another club in the English top flight.

Illarramendi unsure on future

2023-02-06T20:54:01.842Z

Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi has admitted he's not sure where he will be playing his football next season.

The truth is I don’t think about it. Now I’m playing more minutes and we’ll see how the season ends”, he told AS.

“I think about enjoying the present and I’m comfortable and playing. At the end of the season we’ll make an assessment and talk about what we have to talk about."

Juventus to release five players in summer

2023-02-06T20:30:55.000Z

Juventus are looking to cut costs and could be set to release five players at the end of the season, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Juan Cuadrado, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes, Adrien Rabiot and Alex Sandro could all be let go by the Turin giants.

Atletico keen on Ceballos

2023-02-06T19:55:30.000Z

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Dani Ceballos from city rivals Real Madrid, according to Marca.

Ceballos is out of contract at the end of the season and has already received an offer from Diego Simeone's side.

Leeds keen on Rayo Vallecano’s Andoni Iraola

2023-02-06T19:30:04.000Z

Leeds United are searching for a new manager after sacking Jesse Marsch and are keen on Rayo Vallecano boss Andoni Iraola.

The Athletic report that Iraola is a target for the Premier League side who are weighing up an approach for the 40-year-old.

Aston Villa set for summer rebuild

2023-02-06T19:07:32.349Z

Aston Villa could sell as many as six first-team players in the summer as part of a major rebuild, according to the Birmingham Mail.

Unai Emery is keen to free up some space in the squad to make new signings which could see players such as Wesley, Jaden Philogene, Keinan Davis, Kortney Hause, Morgan Sanson and Marvelous Nakamba depart permanently.

Gala close in on Zaniolo deal

2023-02-06T18:40:00.000Z

Fabrizio Romano reports that Galatasaray are close to striking an agreement with Roma for Nicolo Zaniolo.

The Italian midfielder is in exile at the club and was unsuccessful in finding a move in the January transfer window.

A permanent deal looks set to be agreed and will include a release clause.

Loic Remy signs with Brest

2023-02-06T17:55:00.000Z

Galatasaray continue pursuit of Roma wantaway

2023-02-06T17:15:00.000Z

Liverpool midfielder 'on verge' of summer departure

2023-02-06T16:30:00.000Z

Bielsa return to Leeds 'unlikely'

2023-02-06T16:20:00.000Z

West Brom boss a potential Marsch replacement

2023-02-06T15:35:00.000Z

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan has been identified as a potential replacement for Jesse Marsch at Leeds United, according to The Telegraph.

Marsch was sacked following a run of seven Premier League games without a win, and the report states Corberan - who managed West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town - is set to emerge as a 'likely contender' for the vacant position.

Corberan previously worked at Leeds as the club's under-23 head coach.

Leeds sack Jesse Marsch

2023-02-06T14:50:44.000Z

PSG want Manchester City star

2023-02-06T14:30:29.000Z

Paris Saint-Germain are planning to make a move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva in the summer according to Le10sport.

The Ligue 1 giants had shown interest in the player along with Barcelona last summer but the Premier League side at that time did not want to let the Portuguese leave.

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LAFC in talks with Chelsea over Aubameyang transfer

2023-02-06T14:15:53.000Z

Los Angeles FC have shown interest in signing out of favour Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang according to Relevo.

European giants like Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan are also in the race to sign the Gabonese international.

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Liverpool eye move for Athletic Club duo

2023-02-06T14:00:07.000Z

Liverpool are interested in signing Athletic Club duo Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet according to AS.

The Reds are planning to bring new faces in the summer and Jurgen Klopp reportedly is keen on bringing the two Spanish players to the club. Williams' contract with Athletic runs until 2024.

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Chelsea in talks with Thiago Silva over new deal

2023-02-06T13:20:02.000Z

Steve Bruce rejected Wigan's offer

2023-02-06T12:30:56.000Z

Steve Bruce rejected Wigan Athletic's offer to become their new manager after the club parted ways with Kolo Toure last month according to Football Insider.

The former West Brom manager was approached for the manager's role but after he refected it, Wigan appointed Shaun Maloney.

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Rodri could move out of Manchester City

2023-02-06T12:00:51.906Z

Manchester City midfielder Rodri could push for a transfer in the summer in order to join Barcelona according to Football Insider.

Rodri, who has a contract until 2027, is wanted by the Catalan giants who eye him as a replacement for outgoing skipper Sergio Busquets.

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Juventus won't terminate Pogba's contract

2023-02-06T11:15:38.000Z

Man Utd ready to sell Martial and two other players

2023-02-06T10:50:58.000Z

Manchester United are open to selling Anthony Martial in the summer as they are looking to bring in a new number 9 at the club according to Manchester Evening News.

The Red Devils will also consider parting ways with defenders Harry Maguire and Alex Telles.

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Real Madrid no more favourites to sign Bellingham

2023-02-06T09:57:31.279Z

Real Madrid are no more the favourites to land Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund in the summer according to The Athletic.

Los Blancos consider Premier League duo Manchester and Liverpool to lead the race due to their superior financial strength.

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Galatasaray to hold new round of talks to sign Zaniolo

2023-02-06T09:15:03.000Z

Chelsea negotiating new deal with Mount

2023-02-06T08:30:03.000Z

Chelsea are in talks with Mason Mount over a new deal according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.

The journalist said, "A lot has been said about Mason Mount’s future again, particular his role in the team now that Chelsea have spent big money on the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Mykhaylo Mudryk. I’m told negotiations are still ongoing between Chelsea and Mount, so let’s see how the conversation will go in the next weeks and months. I think it would be fair to say that automatic starters don’t exist when the competition is that high, he knows he has to perform at the top level to keep his place, but nothing has changed.

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West Ham star's price tag revealed

2023-02-06T07:45:53.000Z

West Ham United have reportedly set a price tag of around £90-100million for Arsenal and Chelsea target Declan Rice according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.

The journalist wrote in his column, "I think the price could now be around £90-100m, but it depends on many factors and it’s really too early to predict the final price tag. Arsenal and Chelsea have always been interested but let’s see if Manchester United or Man City will join the race.

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Chelsea won't loan out David Datro Fofana

2023-02-06T07:01:47.248Z

Man Utd to make £107m move for Osimhen

2023-02-05T23:12:11.871Z

Despite the arrival of Wout Weghorst in January, it' s expected that United will move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer, breaking the British transfer record in the process.

Chelsea are also rumoured to be interested in the forward as their spending spree looks set to continue according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Kante could be Atletico Madrid bound

2023-02-05T23:10:06.591Z

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, who is out of contract in the summer, could make a move to Atletico Madrid in the summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.

It's unclear as to whether Chelsea are prepared to extend the 31-year-old's deal which means he could head to Spain on a free transfer.

Leeds eyeing Carlos Corberan as Jesse Marsch replacement

2023-02-05T23:07:07.910Z

Leeds' 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Sunday left the Elland Road side seven Premier League games without a win with the pressure steadily growing on Marsch.

The Mirror reports that West Brom boss Carlos Corberan could be the man to replace the American in the dugout at Elland Road.

Chelsea need Enzo-like funds to bag Rice

2023-02-05T23:04:50.984Z

Chelsea will have to spend big once again if they are to land Declan Rice from West Ham in the summer transfer window, according to the Mirror.

The Hammers will be hoping for something similar to the fee the Blues paid for Enzo Fernandez in January.

Saint-Maximin to stay at Newcastle (The Athletic)

2023-02-05T23:01:04.583Z

Allan Saint-Maximin has told The Athletic he's happy at Newcastle and is prepared to fight for his place at St. James' Park despite featuring just 13 times in the Premier League this campaign

The French forward picked up a hamstring injury in August and is yet to really shake that off as he fights for full fitness.