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      Brighton confirm sensational deadline day transfer of Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati after CEO leaked deal on Zoom call

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      BRIGHTON have confirmed the signing of Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati.The forward joins on a season-long loan deal.
      Brighton have signed Ansu Fati
      CEO Paul Barber leaked the transfer news to fans via a Zoom call
      The Seagulls have beaten several European clubs to Fati’s signature, including Tottenham.
      Wolves were linked to the wonderkid earlier this summer while Manchester United and Liverpool have monitored Fati for some time.
      But Brighton have lured Fati to the south coast with CEO Paul Barber leaking the news before it was made official.
      Speaking at a fan event via a Zoom call, Barber praised Fati’s ability before confirming he had signed, sparking huge cheers from those in attendance.
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      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi also revealed his delight at being able to welcome Fati to the club.
      He said: “This is a great deal for all of us. I am sure Ansu will help us to reach a new target and we can help him get back to the level he deserves to be.”
      Fati, 20, made his Barcelona debut at 16-years-old and became the youngest goalscorer for the club.
      In September 2019 he became Barcelona’s youngest Champions League player and his goal against Inter Milan in December 2019 made him the youngest goalscorer in Champions League history.
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      He has gone on to make 112 appearances for the Spanish giants, scoring 29 goals.
      Fati also broke a 95-year record to become Spain’s youngest goalscorer when he struck in a 4-0 win over Ukraine in September 2020.
      Earlier that year he became the youngest player to score two goals in one LaLiga game as Barcelona beat Levante. More

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      Man Utd goalkeeper Dean Henderson set to start as BACKUP at Crystal Palace despite £20m transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S Dean Henderson will be expected to compete for the No1 spot at Crystal Palace – despite his £20m price tag.The shot-stopper is closing in on a permanent deal with Roy Hodgson’s side.
      Manchester United’s Dean Henderson is closing in on a deal with Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Henderson, 26, is set to have his medical today and will sign a five-year contract at Selhurst Park.
      His move to South London brings to an end his 12-year spell with the Red Devils where he has challenged David De Gea for a starting spot.
      But his pricey transfer will not gift him with the No1 shirt at Palace as he will have to fight Sam Johnstone for it.
      The academy graduate joined United when he was 14 and made his senior debut in 2015.
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      Henderson has since had six loan spells at Stockport, Grimsby, Shrewsbury and Sheffield United – where he earned them Championship promotion.
      His remarkable effort at Bramall Lane earned him his first and only England call-up in 2020.
      More recently he spent the season at Nottingham Forest but made just 20 appearances during the 2022-23 campaign due to a thigh injury.
      Steve Cooper was keen to steal Erik ten Hag’s No2 but the Eagles came in to swoop him away.
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      The England international will replace Vicente Guaita – who is expected to depart the Eagles after falling out with Hodgson after refusing to play in pre-season friendlies.
      Henderson will join Palace’s new signings Jefferson Lerma and Matheus France from Flamengo.
      But the South London side are still on the hunt for a Wilfred Zaha replacement who departed last month on a free transfer to Galatasaray.
      Leicester’s Kelechi Iheanacho is a key target for Hodgson’s squad as well as Paris Saint-German’s Hugo Ekitike.
      Meanwhile, United are lined-up to sign goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce to back-up summer arrival Andre Onana.
      Henderson will compete with Sam Johnstone for the No1 spot at PalaceCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Man Utd transfer chaos with Mount injured, Maguire still at club, left-back scramble and no money for Amrabat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S race to sign Sofyan Amrabat shows where they are in a chaotic opening to the new season.Amrabat of Fiorentina had been touted as a signing for the Red Devils all summer.
      Mason Mount’s injury has added to Manchester United’s woesCredit: Alamy
      Harry Maguire is still at the club after his move collapsedCredit: Getty
      But as of a week ago they were not interested in the deal.
      Fast forward to today and they are battling to get a loan over the line for the £30 million rated Moroccan international midfielder.
      No doubt Mason Mount’s injury has played a part in that scenario.
      Fiorentina will do the loan to help United get around FFP regulations as long as the Red Devils confirm they will make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
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      They are also still fighting to get a left-back on loan with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia injured.
      Talks are ongoing to get one of Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella or Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilon.
      Chelsea are demanding a £7million loan fee for Cucurella who turned out for Mauricio Pochettino against Wimbledon on Wednesday night.
      The defensive problems do not end there with Raphael Varane sidelined for at least a month.
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      That has led to the club clinging on to Harry Maguire who is wanted by West Ham.
      In any case they were struggling to get that £30million outgoing done with their former captain holding out for a £15million pay off.
      There was also news this week that new goalkeeper Andre Onana could be missing for up to a month in the New Year.
      The Cameroon international has gone back on his decision to retire from international football meaning he will be required for the African Cup of Nations.
      There are problems up front that the club are hoping new striker Rasmus Hojlund can solve starting this weekend.
      He is expected to be on the bench after what was described as a slight injury picked up in pre-season with his former club Atalanta having stopped him from training with his new teammates until this week.
      They definitely need someone upfront with all four of their goals in the opening three games coming from midfield with one headed in by Raphael Varane.
      Marc Cucurella is amongst the left-back targets being consideredCredit: Rex
      United have been forced to make a loan approach for Sofyan AmrabatCredit: Getty
      All this and the team have not started the new season well.
      They were very fortunate to beat Wolves in their opening game.
      The Red Devils then lost to Tottenham as they faded after a bright start.
      Last weekend they were 2-0 down in the opening four minutes to a Nottingham Forest side who won only one game away from home in the whole of last season.
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      The comeback to win 3-2 at least showed the team has spirit but that will only take them so far.
      The visit to The Emirates could have United fans watching proceedings through their fingers. More

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      Gylfi Sigurdsson completes return to football in shock free transfer two years after Everton exit

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      GYLFI SIGURDSSON has completed a return to football two years after leaving Everton.The Icelandic midfielder has completed a move to Danish side Lyngby.
      Gylfi Sigurdsson has signed for Danish side LyngbyCredit: twitter @LyngbyBoldklub
      Sigurdsson has signed a one-year deal with the Superliga club after joining on a free transfer.
      Speaking to the club’s website, the 33-year-old said: “I hope that I can come in and contribute with a lot of experience and quality.
      “I know that there are a lot of young and talented players in the team, and I really want to learn from me so that we can lift ourselves up together.
      “I have heard about the good support we have, and I am very much looking forward to meeting the fans and not least playing in front of them.”
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      Lyngby are currently ninth in the Danish top flight after six matches this season.
      Sigurdsson could make his debut as early as Sunday, when Lyngby host Nordsjaelland in the league.
      He joins the club a day after they signed form Stoke and Barcelona defender Marc Muniesa.
      The former Iceland international had been a free agent after leaving the Toffees and has not played since 2021.
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      Across his time in England, the midfielder scored 67 goals in 318 appearances for Everton, Swansea and Tottenham.
      He also has 78 caps for Iceland and played for his country at both the Euros and World Cup. More

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      Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci set for stunning transfer abroad as he returns to Champions League at 36

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      JUVENTUS icon Leonardo Bonucci is on the brink of a return to the Champions League with a shock new club.The Italian legend, 36, is set to join Bundesliga side Union Berlin, on their debut campaign in the competition.
      Italian legend Leonardo Bonucci is leaving Juventus to join Union BerlinCredit: Getty
      Fabrizio Romano says the defender will travel to the German capital today to complete a deal.
      In his prime, Bonucci was once the top centre-backs in world football, winning eight titles with Juventus while leading Italy to glory at Euro 2020.
      The veteran is now approaching the end of his glittering career.
      And Bonucci recently announced his intention to hang up his boots in 2024.
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      However, the defender is ready for one last dance with Berlin before bowing out.
      He will join the Die Eisernen on a free transfer signing a one-year deal with an option for a further season to be decided.
      It will be the first time he has ever played outside of Italy.
      The Italian ace initially received interest from Premier League side Newcastle, the MLS and Saudi Arabia.
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      But Bonucci is eager to play at the highest level with Champions League football on the cards.
      A move for the Juventus star to the Bundesliga side is favourable as they are making their Champions League debut this season.
      The defender made his professional appearance back in 2006 with Inter Milan.
      Having been an integral part of the Bianconeri’s backline for over a decade Bonucci’s departure marks the end of an era.
      The centre-back joined Juventus in 2010, where, apart from the 2017-18 season with AC Milan, he has been ever since.
      He has made exactly 500 appearances for the club.
      However, the Champions League trophy has proved elusive, with Bonucci experiencing heartbreaking defeats in the final on two occasions.
      Bonucci’s transfer to Germany can potentially pave the way for him to grab the missing piece of silverware. More

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      Man Utd ‘on verge of Sergio Reguilon loan transfer after Chelsea Carabao Cup clash torpedoed Cucurella deal’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly on the verge of signing Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham.That’s after Chelsea seemingly torpedoed Marc Cucurella’s loan transfer by playing him in yesterday’s Carabao Cup win over AFC Wimbledon.
      Man United are on the verge of signing Sergio Reguilon on loan from SpursCredit: Alamy
      Chelsea’s decision to play Marc Cucurella in the Carabao Cup looks to have torpedoed his exitCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils are in search of a new left-back before the transfer window closes on Friday.
      Cucurella had been touted as a potential target but United now have doubts after he played for Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
      According to The Athletic, Erik ten Hag is considering a loan deal for Reguilon instead.
      And a deal appears to be close, with United on the verge of landing him from Spurs until next summer.
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      The report adds that Cucurella will remain an option until the very end but that a move for the Spaniard is now more complicated.
      United are making their decision based on both football and financial factors this week.
      Cucurella is cup-tied from the Carabao Cup after starting Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Wimbledon on Wednesday.
      Ten Hag’s side are set to enter the competition in the third round at the end of September and have been drawn at home to Crystal Palace.
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      As for Reguilon, he is yet to play for Spurs this season after returning from a loan spell with Atletico Madrid.
      United are keen to bring in a left-back before Friday’s 11pm deadline due to injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
      Their absences have left Alvaro Fernandez as the only recognised left-back available to Ten Hag.
      The 20-year-old has yet to make his senior United debut after spending last season on loan at Preston. More

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      Tottenham consider ‘Conor Gallagher bid with Cole Palmer Chelsea transfer opening door to late £50m deal’

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      CHELSEA’S late swoop for Man City’s Cole Palmer could pave the way for Conor Gallagher to join Spurs, according to reports.The Blues are set to steal highly-rated Palmer from the Treble winners in a shock £45m deal before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
      Chelsea are set to sign Manchester City’s Cole PalmerCredit: PA
      This has paved the way for Spurs to open an offer for Conor GallagherCredit: Getty
      Gallagher, 23, has been a key asset starting in every fixture under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      He even captained Chelsea in their Carabao Cup victory over Wimbledon on Wednesday night.
      But Palmer’s arrival will see the England star drop down the Stamford Bridge pecking order.
      And, with Chelsea still needing to recoup funds from their huge transfer binge, Gallagher is set to be shown the exit.
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      According to the Telegraph, this has encouraged Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou to make a late pivot for Gallagher as he is desperate for midfield talent.
      Gallagher will not come cheap, however, with Chelsea already rejecting a bid worth £40m from West Ham last month.
      And a bid of around £50m might be necessary for Postecoglou to get him.
      Brennan Johnson is another one of the Aussie’s top targets as he continues trying to cover the massive hole left by Harry Kane.
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      But Spurs are refusing to pay for his hefty £50m price tag which is stalling talks with the Nottingham Forest youngster.
      They are also set to be pipped by Brighton to a loan deal for Barcelona star Ansu Fati.
      Crystal Palace’s Ebere Eze has also been linked but the Eagles will fight to keep the winger.
      Spurs are refusing to pay for Brennan Johnson’s £50m price tagCredit: Alamy More

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      Fans convinced Folarin Balogun has stunt double as Monaco announce £34m transfer of star from Arsenal with crazy video

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      MONACO have completed the signing of Folarin Balogun in a £34million transfer from Arsenal – and fans can’t get over their unveiling video.The 22-year-old striker has penned a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side.
      Balogun has been unveiled as a Monaco playerCredit: Twitter @FootballReprt
      The Ligue 1 side announced the striker with a NASCAR-inspired videoCredit: Twitter @AS_Monaco
      He was announced at the end of the clipCredit: Twitter @AS_Monaco
      The deal, which totals £34m with add-ons, also includes a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause.
      Monaco announced Balogun’s arrival with a unique NASCAR-themed video on social media.
      The clip follows a truck as it races around the scenic cliffs of Monaco, with a masked driver at the wheel.
      The vehicle then pulls into the club’s training centre before completing a series of doughnuts.
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      Balogun’s name is then revealed before the striker is seen wearing a Monaco shirt while sat on the front of the car alongside the helmet.
      Fans were quick to react to the video, with one person writing: “I wonder who Balogun’s stunt double was for this announcement video?”
      Another added: “I’m so confused and did not expect to see NASCAR.”
      A third wrote: “Lol they really made a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series-themed video for Balogun?”
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      Balogun spent last season on loan at ReimsCredit: AFP
      While a fourth loved it and commented: “Absolute class!”
      The Gunners had been holding out all summer for a £50million fee for the US international.
      But with time running out to get a deal over the line, they reluctantly accepted Monaco’s offer.
      Balogun spent last season on loan with Reims, scoring 21 Ligue 1 goals in 37 appearances.
      And he is not the only player leaving the Emirates this summer for less than Arsenal had been hoping for.
      Nottingham Forest are set to sign full-back Nuno Tavares on a season-long loan after originally being told the player would cost them as much as £25million.
      Albert Sambi Lokonga has failed to attract any concrete bids despite early interest from Burnley and Brighton.
      Kieran Tierney has already gone on loan to Real Sociedad when Arsenal were hoping to sell him for around £35million.
      And both Nicolas Pepe and Cedric Soares are expected to have the remaining year of their contracts paid up just to get them off the wage bill.
      Balogun’s departure means that Arsenal have only raised a total of £65million this summer after selling Granit Xhaka, Pablo Mari, Auston Trusty and Matt Turner.
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      They have also received £2million as a part of a sell-on fee from Dinos Mavropanos’ recent move from Stuttgart to West Ham and are due a similar amount when Matteo Guendouzi completes his impending move from Marseilles to Lazio.
      But it is still a long way short of the £150million they were looking to raise to offset the £208million they have spent on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya. More