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      Aymeric Laporte leaves Man City and joins Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in £23.5m transfer

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      AYMERIC LAPORTE has completed a £23.5million move to Al-Nassr from Manchester City.The Spanish defender has left the treble winners to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      Aymeric Laporte has left Manchester City to join Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      Laporte spent more than five years at the Etihad, winning five league titles and the Champions League.
      The performances of Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake saw Laporte’s opportunities decrease last season, though.
      Meanwhile, the arrival of Josko Gvardiol this summer pushed the 29-year-old further down the pecking order at City.
      Ahead of his exit, Laporte had shared a message to the club’s fans after half a decade with the team.
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      Alongside a highlight reel of his time in sky blue, he tweeted: “Dear Cityzens, today I wanted to share a story with you.
      “This is now our history. Thank you and see you really soon.”

      He also added: “It has lasted for five-and-a-half unforgettable years.
      “Plenty of memories that I will keep forever close to my heart.”
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      Laporte’s move sees him become Al-Nassr’s sixth signing of the summer.
      The Saudi giants have also added former Premier League stars Alex Telles and Sadio Mane.
      Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana and Otavio have also joined Ronaldo in the Middle East during the current transfer window.
      Laporte could make his debut as early as Friday, with Al-Nassr visiting Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League.
      Laporte is Al-Nassr’s sixth signing of the summerCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea keen on transfer for little-known winger Bradley Barcola as Lyon make demand that Todd Boehly ‘loves’

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      CHELSEA are keen on signing little-known Lyon winger Bradley Barcola this summer.The French club have even made a transfer demand that fans believe Todd Boehly will “love”.
      Chelsea are keen on signing Lyon winger Bradley BarcolaCredit: Getty
      Barcola, who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, can play on both wings or as a striker.
      Chelsea are understood to be one of two clubs, along with PSG, to have been informed of Lyon’s demands for selling him before the window closes.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Lyon want players included in any deal for Barcola.
      The Ligue 1 side are said to be keen on a player plus cash transfer and have communicate this requirement to both PSG and Chelsea.
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      PSG have been strongly linked with Barcola and were reportedly closing in on a £50million move earlier this month.
      Fans were quick to react to Lyon’s swap demand on social media, with one tweeting: “Boehly can finally pull off his long wanted swap deal!”
      Another joked that American owners such as Boehly “love” swap deals.
      Barcola scored seven goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions for Lyon last season.
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      The 20-year-old also grabbed two goals and two assists for France at this summer’s under-21 Euros.
      Chelsea have already spent over £900million since Boehly’s takeover last year.

      Their spending is set to continue as well, with a deal agreed to sign Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
      Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun also remains a target for the Blues, who are chasing a deal for the striker. More

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      Man Utd fans fume as they ‘launch £6m transfer bid for Fenerbahce keeper Altay Bayindir’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a £6million offer for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to reports… and fans are fuming.United are hoping to sign the Turkish shot-stopper as a backup for £47m Andre Onana.
      Manchester United make an offer for Fenerbahce’s Atlay BayindirCredit: Getty
      Bayindir, 25, has been Fenerbhce’s No1 since 2019 and has 12 caps for the Turkish national side.
      Goal has reported the Turkish team has given the 6ft 6in keeper permission to leave Istanbul to pursue a move away.
      United have already made big changes in goal this summer as David De Gea’s contract expired allowing him to leave as a free agent.
      Erik ten Hag then completed the club’s biggest signing for a goalkeeper on Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.
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      Meanwhile, the Reds are desperate for a No2 as Nathan Bishop has been sent on loan to Sunderland while Dean Henderson has been linked to a move to Crystal Palace.
      That leaves 37-year-old Tom Heaton as United’s current No2.
      If Bayindir does sign for the Premier League giants Fenerbahce are targeting Croatian international Dominik Livakovic as a replacement.
      A Manchester United transfer news account revealed the deal on Twitter earlier- and fans were not happy as they think Ten Hag’s side urgently needs a midfielder.
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      One fan said: “We need a midfielder.”
      Another tweeted: “Don’t think 2nd GK is the priority lads.”
      A third said: “Okay what about a midfielder we need.” More

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      Brighton switch transfer attention to Arsenal outcast midfielder in desperate search for Moises Caicedo replacement

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      BRIGHTON have switched their attention to signing Arsenal outcast Albert Sambi Lokonga to replace Moises Caicedo.Their interest comes after a move for Lille midfielder Carlos Baleba stalled on Monday night.
      Brighton have turned their attention to Arsenal’s Albert Sambi LokongaCredit: Getty
      Lokonga is being eyed as a potential replacement for Moises CaicedoCredit: Alamy
      The Seagulls are keen to secure a new midfielder after selling Caicedo to Chelsea earlier this summer.
      Caicedo completed a British record £115million move to Stamford Bridge after an intense transfer saga.
      Baleba had looked set to join Brighton as his replacement this week, but the £26million deal has since stalled.
      According to talkSPORT, Brighton are no eyeing a move for Lokonga instead.
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      The Belgian is not in Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s plans and could join Brighton on an initial loan deal.
      He has made 39 appearances since joining the Gunners in 2021 and still has three years left on his contract.
      Lokonga also spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace, where he made just nine appearances.
      If he were to move to Brighton, he would become Roberto De Zerbi’s sixth summer signing.
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      Joao Pedro, Bart Verbruggen and Igor Julio have already been brought in for a combined £60million.
      Meanwhile, Mahmoud Dahoud and James Milner have both joined on free transfers.
      Brighton have made a perfect start to the new season, winning both their matches 4-1 against Luton and Wolves.
      Those wins sees them top the Premier League ahead of Saturday’s visit from West Ham. More

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      Confusion over Lewis Hall transfer as fans spot key difference in Newcastle and Chelsea’s statement

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      LEWIS HALL’S transfer from Chelsea to Newcastle has caused confusion after the two clubs shared conflicting details about the move.The youngster has joined Toon on a season-long loan.
      Fans are confused over whether Lewis Hall’s loan contains an obligatory permanent switchCredit: Getty
      It is understood the deal contains an obligation for Newcastle to make Hall’s switch permanent for £28million, which could rise to £35m after add-ons.
      Newcastle confirmed that detail in their statement announcing Hall’s signing.
      But Chelsea state the Magpies only have an option to make the loan permanent – which would mean the Blues could potentially say no next summer.
      That has left fans baffled, with many believing the loan does include an obligation to buy.
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      One said: “Option to buy???”
      Another added: “You forgot to add with obligation to buy🙄”
      A third wrote: “I wish it was just a loan and not with obligation to buy, he’s better than Chilwell.”
      And another commented: “Why are Chelsea saying it’s an option to buy when the deals an obligation?”
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      Hall is delighted to move to St. James’ Park and is excited by the prospect of Champions League football.
      He said: “I’m very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.
      “I got a lot of experience last year in some big fixtures and I was really proud of the way I progressed as a player and a person.
      “To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt.
      “It’s very exciting. When you look back on last season and the way the team performed – not just the results, but the performances the team were putting in – it was amazing.
      “There’s so many talented players and we’ve got the Champions League now as well so there’s many different competitions that I know the team will be wanting to do well in, and hopefully get a trophy or two as well.” More

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      Chelsea agree £14m transfer for MLS star Djordje Petrovic after seeing off competition from Man Utd

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      CHELSEA are on the verge of signing New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.The Blues have been scouting a potential new No 1 since first-choice keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga left to join Real Madrid on a season-long loan.
      Chelsea are on the verge of signing PetrovicCredit: Getty
      They have already signed Robert Sanchez in a £25million transfer from Brighton this summer.
      But, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are now set to raid the MLS for Petrovic.
      Todd Boehly and Co have agreed to pay £12.5m plus £1.5m in add-ons for the New England goalkeeper.
      Petrovic is set to undergo a medical this week before penning a seven-year contract with an option to extend for another season.
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      The 23-year-old will likely play back-up to Sanchez at first, but Chelsea expect him to take over as the new No.1 in the near future.
      Petrovic spent one season in New England after joining from Serbian side FK Cukaricki in April 2022.
      He made 48 appearances for the MLS side and kept 15 clean sheets.
      Manchester United expressed an interest in signing the goalkeeper earlier this summer.
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      The Red Devils started to monitor him but they chose not to launch a bid.
      Instead, they signed Andre Onana in a £47m transfer from Inter Milan. More

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      Lewis Hall joins Newcastle on loan transfer from Chelsea but is handed ‘cursed’ shirt number belonging to former flops

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      NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of Lewis Hall from Chelsea – but he has been handed a ‘cursed’ shirt number.The versatile youngster broke through at Stamford Bridge last season and had agreed a new deal with the Blues earlier this month.
      Lewis Hall has confirmed his transfer to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe is delighted to add the youngster to his squadCredit: Getty
      Hall will wear the number 20 shirtCredit: Getty
      But he has now completed his switch to Toon, joining on loan with an obligatory fee of £28million to be paid next summer according to Newcastle, which could rise to £35m if certain add-ons are met.
      However Chelsea claim the clause is only an option to buy.
      Chelsea fans are not happy to see Hall go, with many incredulous at the club’s asking price.
      The 18-year-old revealed his pride at signing for Newcastle, and spoke to the club’s media team as his move was announced.
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      He said: “I’m very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.
      “I got a lot of experience last year in some big fixtures and I was really proud of the way I progressed as a player and a person. To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt.
      “It’s very exciting. When you look back on last season and the way the team performed – not just the results, but the performances the team were putting in – it was amazing.
      “There’s so many talented players and we’ve got the Champions League now as well so there’s many different competitions that I know the team will be wanting to do well in, and hopefully get a trophy or two as well.”
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      Hall has been given the number 20 shirt, which has a chequered recent history at the Magpies.
      The likes of Florian Thauvin, Remy Cabella and Albert Luque all flopped wearing the shirt number.
      While its most recent incumbent, Chris Wood, lasted only 12 months at the club before joining Nottingham Forest in January.
      Eddie Howe also spoke about Hall’s capture and revealed he is a player they have been watching closely.
      He said: “I’m delighted to welcome Lewis to Newcastle United.
      “He is a player we have tracked closely, as have a number of clubs, so it’s very pleasing to secure him and to add a player of his quality, versatility and high potential to our squad.
      “I’d like to thank everyone involved for their tireless work to bring in the players we have.
      “A lot of time, effort and resource goes into a transfer window, but we have a real togetherness at all levels here and I appreciate that teamwork and support.” More

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      Nottingham Forest agree £9.5m deal for World Cup winner as they beat Fulham to big transfer

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have agreed a £9.5million deal with Sevilla to sign Argentina’s World Cup winning penalty shoot-out hero Gonzalo Montiel.The 26-year-old right-back was booked in for a Forest medical on Monday night and could soon be joined by his Argentina teammate Nicolas Dominguez, as Steve Cooper is also keen to add the Bologna midfielder to his squad.
      Nottingham Forest have signed Gonzalo Montiel from SevillaCredit: Getty
      Montiel became a legend in his homeland when he scored the decisive penalty in last year’s World Cup final as Argentina held their nerve to beat France on penalties after an epic final in Qatar.
      Steve Cooper should have no problem trusting his new arrival from the penalty spot as Montiel also scored the decisive penalty when Sevilla beat Roma in another penalty shoot-out to win last season’s Europa League final.
      Montiel proved he hasn’t lost his touch, despite falling out of favour at Sevilla, when he held his nerve to score from the spot again during Sevilla’s Uefa Super Cup final defeat by Manchester City last week.
      However, despite having three years left on his current deal, Montiel was not included in Sevilla’s squad for Friday’s victory over Las Palmas and only managed 27 minutes against City on Wednesday.
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      The talented Argentina full-back has made 72 appearances for Sevilla since signing from River Plate in 2021 but has become disillusioned after being used as a second half sub too often.
      Dominguez meanwhile, is in the final year of his Bologna contract and, unlike Montiel, his club Bologna would love to keep the 25-year who wore the captain’s armband against Cesena last weekend.
      However they cannot afford to let him leave for free now he has entered the final year of his contract and has knocked back all offers of a new deal.
      Dominguez, who has been capped 11 times by Argentina, is keen to prove himself in the Premier League after distinguishing himself in more than 100 appearances in Serie A and wants a new challenge at this stage of his career.
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      Forest kicked off their campaign with a 2-1 defeat away at Arsenal.
      But they secured their first win of the season on Friday night as Chris Wood struck in the 89th minute to give them a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United.
      Next up for Cooper’s men is a trip to Old Trafford to take on a struggling Manchester United on Saturday. More