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      Tottenham confirm loan transfer of Sergio Reguilon to Atletico Madrid as boss Antonio Conte culls squad

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      SERGIO REGUILON has returned to Spain after signing for Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan from Tottenham.The 25-year-old has failed to deliver in North London after joining from Atletico’s city rivals Real Madrid in 2020.
      Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon has linked up with Atletico Madrid on loan
      Spanish defender Reguilon hasn’t featured in any match for Spurs this season
      The left-back lost his place in the Spurs team to Ryan Sessegnon under Antonio Conte last season.
      And following the arrival of wing-back Ivan Perisic, the ex-Sevilla loanee was deemed surplus to requirements by the Italian gaffer.
      He has been omitted from all four of Spurs’ opening Premier League clashes with Conte banishing him from the first-team squad.
      Reguilon was linked with a switch to the Wanda Metropolitano last week prior to Spurs’ 2-0 away win at Nottingham Forest.
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      And he has now sealed a return to LaLiga, with a Tottenham statement reading: “Sergio Reguilon has joined Atletico Madrid on loan for the 2022-23 season.”
      Reguilon departs Spurs having scored twice in 67 games in all competitions.
      He had seemed destined to join Lazio before Atletico entered the fray.
      Diego Simeone’s side acted quickly in managing to bring the defender back to his native country.
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      Atletico do not have an option-to-buy clause in their loan agreement for the player.
      Reguilon isn’t the only star Spurs have shipped out on loan with Tanguy Ndombele signing for Napoli, including a £25million buy option.
      Meanwhile Giovani Lo Celso has returned to Villarreal on loan after spending last term with the Yellow Submarines.
      And academy graduate Harry Winks is also set to follow the trio out of the door with Sampdoria hopeful of bringing him in on a temporary basis. More

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      Atletico Madrid look to avoid £34m Barcelona transfer payment… by only playing Griezmann for 28 MINUTES per game

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      ATLETICO MADRID are attempting to avoid paying £34million for Antoine Griezmann – by only playing him for 28 minutes per game. The 31-year-old star is currently on loan at Atletico from Barcelona but has a contract stuffed with clauses.
      Griezmann has still netted two in three games despite his cameo appearancesCredit: Rex
      Atletico face having to pay £34m to buy him permanently if he plays more than half of their matches this season.
      This obligation is only reached if he plays a full 45 minutes of football in half the games.
      UOL report that to avoid activating the clause, Atletico are making sure to restrict his game time.
      The opening two LaLiga games saw him come off the bench at the same time and play for exactly 28 minutes.
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      In their most recent game at Valencia, Griezmann’s time on the pitch was fractionally less as he appeared on the 64th minute for the remaining 26 minutes of the game.
      Despite Diego Simeone limiting the Frenchman’s game time to very specific blocks, he has still managed to shine.
      He scored two minutes after coming off the bench against Valencia, while the opening game at Getafe saw him net 15 minutes from time.
      The only game he failed to make an impact in was the home loss against Villarreal, where Atletico had a player sent off.
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      It means Atletico have begun the season with six points from nine, with Real Madrid and Real Betis the only sides to make 100 per cent starts.
      Griezmann’s parent club Barcelona remain unbeaten on the field, but off the pitch the club continued to be mired in issues.
      Along with their creative attempts to ease their financial issues, the club have also clashed with the likes of Frenkie de Jong and Martin Braithwaite over unpaid wages and contract terminations. More

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      Alexander Isak ‘REJECTED Man Utd transfer after advice from agent’ before sealing record £63m Newcastle move

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      ALEXANDER ISAK rejected Manchester United before sealing his record-breaking £63million Newcastle transfer, according to reports. The Swedish striker, 22, completed his move from Real Sociedad to St James’ Park on Friday.
      Alexander Isak snubbed Manchester United to join Newcastle this summerCredit: Getty
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, Isak had the chance to go to Old Trafford instead.
      It is said the Red Devils considered a substantial offer for the forward to try and lure him to the North-West.
      However, the report states advice from Isak’s agent led to the 37-cap international turning down Erik ten Hag’s advances.
      And United, therefore, did not make an official bid as they continue to hunt for a new forward – with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Victor Osimhen both targeted.
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      That meant there would be no immediate clash for Isak his former side.
      United host Sociedad in their opening Europa League group game on September 8 – less than two weeks after Isak’s exit from the club he joined in 2019.
      Instead, the new No14 chose the project at the mega-rich Magpies and is hoping to make his Newcastle debut tomorrow at Liverpool.
      Eddie Howe cannot select him until he has received his work permit.
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      So the Toon are doing all they can to secure clearance from the Home Office – with the paperwork needing to be done and sent to the Premier League by midday today.
      The Isak transfer smashed the £40m transfer records the club spent on Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes.
      Speaking to Newcastle’s website, Isak said: “I’m delighted to have it done. It was a big, big decision for me but it is a decision I am really happy with.
      “It is a great, historical club that I think anyone would like to play for, with amazing fans.
      “They were a big part of why I came here – and also the club’s project, which is one that I really believe in.
      “You always want to go into a team and know how they play.
      “I think Newcastle play very attractive football and I want to be a part of that.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Frenkie de Jong spotted at airport ‘flying to London’ amid Barcelona exit talk

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      FRENKIE DE JONG is travelling to London ahead of a potential move to Chelsea.The Dutchman has been linked with the exit door from Barcelona all summer, with Manchester United leading the race for his signature early on.

      Frenkie De Jong arriving at the airport in BarcelonaCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
      De Jong has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
      De Jong in action for Barcelona over the weekendCredit: Rex
      But now after appearing on the bench for the second time this season De Jong appears to be set to seal a transfer to the Premier League.
      De Jong, 25, was pictured at an airport where a plane was scheduled to take off to fly to London.
      It has previously been reported Chelsea struck an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee of around £63million.
      New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has already splashed a massive amount of cash on improving Thomas Tuchel’s squad, with over £180m already spent.
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      Deals for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and Everton’s Anthony Gordon are also in the works, with the former flying to the US to complete a medical ahead of a move which could reach a world record fee for a defender.
      United also reportedly struck an agreement but their efforts to ensure De Jong reunited with Erik ten Hag have thus far proved fruitless.

      However, despite the transfer interest of these clubs De Jong’s movements are reportedly not transfer related.
      Samuel Marsden has reported the Barcelona squad were given a few days off following their 4-0 victory over Real Valladolid.
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      He maintains the most likely scenario regarding De Jong’s future is him staying at Barcelona, with no change to his salary conditions.
      Further reports have suggested De Jong’s reason for travel is the wedding of International team-mate and current Man United star Donny van de Beek, who gave him an invitation. More

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      Barcelona president Joan Laporta turns up to Nou Camp with black eye after suffering ‘domestic accident’

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      JOAN LAPORTA rocked up to the Nou Camp for Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Valladolid sporting a nasty-looking black eye.The Blaugrana president had a shiner for all to see as he made his way to his seat in the directors’ box.
      Barcelona President Joan Laporta was snapped with a black eye at the Nou CampCredit: EPA
      It has been claimed Laporta picked up his bruise as a result of a “domestic accident”Credit: Getty
      Laporta was in the stands alongside vice-president Rafael Yuste and Real Madrid legend and Valladolid’s president Ronaldo.
      He initially arrived wearing sunglasses, but once Ronaldo joined him, he took off his shades to expose his black eye.
      It remains unclear how exactly the 60-year-old picked up the bruise around his right eye.
      According to AS, the club state that Laporta was involved in a “domestic accident”.
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      Thankfully for Laporta, Barca didn’t let him down as they eased to a 4-0 win against Valladolid.
      Xavi’s side have now recorded back-to-back victories following their 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano in the opening match of the LaLiga season.
      In last week’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, Robert Lewandowski helped himself to a double in what were his first goals for the club.
      And the 34-year-old was at it again in Catalonia on Sunday night as he bagged another brace.
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      He broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with an effort from close range following a whipped in delivery by Raphinha.
      It was 2-0 shortly before half-time with Pedri firing low into the bottom corner after being picked out by Ousmane Dembele inside the box.
      Lewandowski then put Barca three to the good just after the hour mark with an exquisite backheel after latching onto Dembele’s through ball.
      Sergi Roberto then put the icing on the cake for the hosts in stoppage time. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Edinson Cavani set to join Valencia on free transfer move after rejecting Real Sociedad offer

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      FORMER Manchester United star Edinson Cavani is set to join Valencia.The striker, 35, is available on a free transfer this summer after his contract expired after two years at Old Trafford.
      Edinson Cavani is on the verge of joining ValenciaCredit: Getty
      He has attracted interest from several clubs including Boca Juniors but looks set to stay in Europe.
      Valencia have offered Cavani a two-year deal and the striker is discussing the final details of the contract according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Real Sociedad were also interested in signing the Uruguayan but were only willing to offer a one-year deal.
      Because of that Cavani has opted for Valencia, and is set to undergo a medical before sealing a transfer.
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      Valencia manager Gennaro Gattuso confirmed his club are on the verge of signing Cavani with owner Peter Lim working to complete a deal.
      He said: “I am optimistic by nature, we are working, speaking, I think that we have chances.
      “Peter Lim is working a lot and I think that we are going to sign Cavani because Lim has a lot of belief in those chances at the moment.
      “When you speak of Cavani, he is not a normal player, he has played at great clubs and at the top level for a long time.
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      “He is 35, but he has an incredible mentality, I am speaking about the technical part, not the money, that is not my problem and they are two different things.
      “The problem is that a lot of people talk during an operation and it cannot be closed in two minutes.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd enforcer Ander Herrera leaves PSG to re-join old club Athletic Bilbao with option for permanent transfer

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      FORMER Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao from Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan deal.And the LaLiga outfit have the the option to turn the 33-year-old’s temporary switch into a permanent stay.

      Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao on loan from Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Athletic Club Bilbao
      Herrera, who is tied down at Parc des Princes until 2024, has been allowed to depart having been deemed as surplus to requirements.
      New boss Christophe Galtier has brought in central midfielders Vitinha and Renato Sanches to leave no room for the ex-Real Zaragoza ace.
      The Spain international was omitted from all three of PSG’s opening three Ligue 1 matches.
      And he has now linked up with Bilbao for a second time, where he spent three years at between 2011-2014 before making the move to Old Trafford.
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      A PSG statement read: “Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera has joined Athletic Bilbao for the 2022-2023 season on a loan with an option to buy.”
      Before adding: “Club wishes Ander a great season in the Athletic Bilbao shirt.”
      Herrera has spoken of his joy at return to San Mames, as he told Athletic: “Coming back here makes me so happy.
      “I am very excited to be able to continue that beautiful story.
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      “The challenges and demands are great.
      “I’m really looking forward to it.”
      During his first spell at Bilbao, Herrera chipped in with 11 goals in 128 games.
      After arriving at PSG in 2019, he managed 95 appearance across all competitions in which he scored in six goals and registered as many assists. More

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      Barcelona star Martin Braithwaite demands £4MILLION to leave Nou Camp as stand-off with cash-strapped Catalans goes on

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      MARTIN BRAITHWAITE is reportedly demanding a £4million payoff to leave Barcelona this summer.The 31-year-old is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp this summer.
      Martin Braithwaite wants £4million to rip up his Barcelona contractCredit: Getty
      And broke Barcelona want to get rid of Braithwaite to ease their financial worries.
      The Danish striker has so far refused all transfer offers to leave.
      And Braithwaite will only accept terminating his contract if his wages are met in full.
      That amounts to £98,000-a-week for the next two years.
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      And the Mail claims Braithwaite is seeking an immediate £4m total payment before agreeing to Barcelona’s wishes.
      However, the Catalans have no intention of reaching that figure.
      They are instead happy to pay off one year of Braithwaite’s salary, which amounts to £2m.
      It’s believed the ex-Middlesbrough man currently has an offer on the table from LaLiga rivals Mallorca.
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      But he is determined to hold out until his demands are met by Barca.
      Earlier this month, it was claimed the Spaniards are ready to do whatever it takes to offload Braithwaite before his salary counts towards LaLiga’s limits for this season.

      Barcelona are now exploring legal options that will allow them not to pay his entire contract.
      And they are also considering terminating Braithwaite’s deal on transfer deadline day to leave him without a club until January.
      Braithwaite has been at Barcelona since February 2020 after a shock move from Leganes.
      He has gone on to score ten goals in 58 games.
      But with Robert Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay all battling for a place in attack, Braithwaite’s chances of playing again for Barcelona are virtually zero.
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      Aubameyang and Depay have also been tipped to leave the Nou Camp.
      Aubameyang is a target for Chelsea, while Depay is wanted by Man United after seeing a move to Juventus collapse. More