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Rangers lost 4-3 on penalties to Jablonec and will have no European football this season. Derek McInnes admitted he was mortified by a performance he said was miles short of the standard required, and stressed that even a shootout win would have papered over the cracks. The defeat leaves a rebuild built on 12 summer signings under serious scrutiny.
Natilla·7 min read
Chelsea advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for the club to break the deadlock in the second half. Enzo Fernández was left out of the squad while Manchester City close in on his signature.
varela·6 min read
Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the signing of Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option set at £50 million fixed, around 58 million euros, plus 10 million in add-ons. The move comes just days after the arrival of former City teammate Savinho, with the combined operations potentially reaching 100 million euros.
Matt
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Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea for £45m, a club record fee. The 23-year-old signs a five-year contract and joins his third club in three seasons after being told he was not part of Xabi Alonso's plans. New Forest manager Oliver Glasner made him a priority target during the transfer window.
Javi·4 min read
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition over an unpaid tax bill estimated at between £700,000 and £800,000. The claim was filed on Wednesday by lawyers acting for HM Revenue and Customs. A spokesperson for the Sky Sports pundit says the matter will be resolved imminently and will not proceed any further.
Matt·5 min read
Liverpool have agreed a fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola after the French club lowered their asking price. Atlético de Madrid insist there is zero chance Julian Alvarez joins Barcelona, while Chelsea hold talks over a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Javi·6 min read
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign French winger Bradley Barcola in a deal that guarantees the Ligue 1 champions just over £100 million. With add-ons, the transfer could rise to £120 million, making Barcola one of the most expensive signings in the history of the Anfield club.
Matt·4 min read
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City for £50 million, around 58 million euros. The Galician player, son of Deportivo La Coruna legend Fran Gonzalez, was unveiled at St James' Park ahead of the League Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion. His departure takes Manchester City's summer sales to roughly 330 million euros.
Javi·5 min read
The third round draw of the Carabao Cup has paired Liverpool with Tottenham in the standout tie of the stage. Teams competing in European competitions enter at this point, with matches scheduled across the weeks of 7 and 14 September. Holders Manchester City will face Norwich, while Manchester United take on Brighton.
Matt·5 min read
Saudi side Al-Hilal have reached an agreement worth around £50m with Aston Villa for England forward Ollie Watkins, aged 30. Chelsea are considering Bournemouth's Alex Scott as a replacement if Enzo Fernández leaves, while Sunderland have made a loan offer for Manchester City's Jack Grealish.
Natilla·5 min read