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Enzo Maresca has said Manchester City are aiming to add one or two captains before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night. This summer, City's squad has lost the leadership and experience of Bernardo Silva, Rodri, John Stones and Nathan Aké. Maresca has nominated Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland as captains, but wants to add more players who can fill the role.
Natilla·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
Atlético Madrid's Board of Directors, backed by investment fund Apollo, issued a strong statement to make its position clear on Julián Álvarez: the club will not negotiate his transfer with FC Barcelona. The club believes the Catalan side has failed to meet ethical and professional standards of respect between institutions. The decision is unanimous and supported by all main shareholders.
varela·5 min read
Chelsea centre-back Mamadou Sarr has landed in San Sebastián to finalise his move to Real Sociedad. The French defender will undergo a medical in the coming hours and, if all goes according to plan, will sign his contract with the Basque club. It is the first major move of the summer for the txuri urdin.
Javi·4 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
Nico Gonzalez now knows what it feels like to be loved at St James' Park. The Spanish midfielder, fresh from a £52m move from Manchester City, was serenaded by Newcastle supporters before the 3-2 Carabao Cup win over West Bromwich Albion. Head coach Matthias Jaissle praised the commitment the player showed from the very first conversations.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
Deportivo de La Coruña confirmed on Wednesday the signing of Adama Traoré, a 30-year-old winger who has agreed to a two-year deal running until June 2028. The Spanish forward arrives with extensive Premier League experience and will reunite with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, his former Barcelona teammate. The move strengthens Deportivo's project with a proven international profile.
varela·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
Atletico Madrid have hit back at Barcelona once again over Julian Alvarez. After Joan Laporta repeated the club's interest in the forward, Atletico insist there is no possibility of selling the Argentina international to the Catalan side. The row between the two boards is escalating with the transfer deadline just days away.
varela·6 min read