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      Chelsea ‘finally reach agreement to sign Brighton star with medical set to take place imminently’ in huge transfer boost

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      CHELSEA have reached an agreement with Brighton for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.The Spaniard, who will count towards the club’s homegrown quota, will provide competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      Chelsea have agreed a deal with Brighton for keeper Robert SanchezCredit: Getty
      The Blues were keen to bring in additional competition for Kepa after Edouard Mendy left for Saudi side Al-Ahli in June.
      Now, according to David Ornstein, a medical is set to take place “imminently” after a deal was reached between the two clubs.
      Chelsea will pay an initial £20million fee plus £5m in performance related add-ons.
      Blues goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts is a big fan of Sanchez having worked with him at Brighton previously.
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      Sanchez had established himself firmly as Brighton’s number one goalkeeper under Graham Potter.
      But, after the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi, Sanchez found himself falling down the pecking order.
      He was replaced as Brighton’s number one by Jason Steele in March.
      Brighton have since added Dutch Under-21 goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen this summer from Anderlecht for £16.3 million, forcing Sanchez further down the pecking order.
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      He was left out of Brighton’s pre-season tour of the US as the club focused on finding a move for the goalkeeper.
      Meanwhile Brighton and Chelsea remain locked in talks over the signing of Moises Caicedo.

      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to add quality and experience to his midfield after losing Matteo Kovacic, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz this summer.
      Chelsea have so far had two bids rejected for the midfielder this summer – with their latest being £80m.
      Brighton are insisting on a £100m fee to make the deal happen.
      And Chelsea could miss out with the Seagulls reportedly receiving a bid from another club on Wednesday. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd transfer target who kept Cristiano Ronaldo out of team set to replace Kylian Mbappe at PSG

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly set to sign Manchester United transfer target Goncalo Ramos.The young striker shot to fame at the World Cup when he started ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s 6-1 victory over Switzerland.
      Goncalo Ramos of Portugal produced one of the most remarkable World Cup debuts in history… after taking Cristiano Ronaldo’s placeCredit: Getty
      He is set to replace Kylian Mbappe, who could be on his way out of PSG with the club looking to cash in on him before his contract expires next summerCredit: Getty
      It was the first time five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo hadn’t been picked for a major tournament fixture since 2008.
      And Ramos, now 22, made the most of it as he netted a brilliant hat-trick in the last-16 clash – before keeping his spot for the shock quarter-final loss to Morocco.
      United were instantly linked with for the Benfica star, especially given Ronaldo’s acrimonious departure a month earlier.
      But he now seems destined for PSG, who are in need of a replacement for another global superstar, Kylian Mbappe.

      Mbappe is at loggerheads with the Parisians, and the club are desperate to sell this summer, with Chelsea, Real Madrid and Al-Hilal interested.
      And, according to Fabrizio Romano, they already have Ramos lined up after agreeing a £69m fee with Benfica.
      Ramos – who notched 27 goals and 12 assists for Benfica last season – has reportedly agreed a contract until 2028.
      And the deal could be completed this week, along with the £43m capture of Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele.
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      Ramos kept Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s team at the World CupCredit: Sunday Times
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      PSG remain committed to getting Mbappe off their books with the forward looking to run down his deal, which would allow him to leave for nothing next summer.
      The club believes the French superstar, 24, has an agreement to join Madrid for free next year.
      PSG are trying to offload their big-money man after he refused to sign a new contract and rejected a world-record transfer to Saudi Arabia.
      It is understood the Ligue 1 champions want around £215m for Mbappe, although few clubs in world football could afford that.
      If no agreement can be reached in the next month, Mbappe faces the real threat of being exiled from the PSG squad. More

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      Tottenham ‘leading Chelsea and Arsenal in race to sign Bundesliga star Edmond Tapsoba’

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      TOTTENHAM are leading the way to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Edmond Tapsoba, according to reports.Sports guru Patrick Berger claims Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is planning to put a £39m bid in for the 6ft 4in defender.
      Tottenham are prepared to make a new bid for Edmond TapsobaCredit: Getty
      Arsenal and Chelsea have also expressed their interest in the 24-year-old Burkina Faso international, but Tottenham’s new offer could put them off chasing him.
      The Bundesliga side however are expected to demand around £45m for Tapsoba, who has made over 100 appearances for the club.
      The Leverkusen ace, who joined from Vitória de Guimarães in 2020, has been labelled an “exceptional” defender after shining under Xabi Alonso
      However, there are questions marks over whether Postecoglou can convince Tapsoba to move to White Hart Lane.
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      So far the North London club has added Manor Solomon, James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario this summer.
      But Postecoglou is still without a new centre-back and is close to finalising a deal with Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven.

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      Even with a deal closing in soon for Van de Ven, Spurs are still pushing to complete a transfer for Tapsoba.
      Postecoglou also has concerns at the other end of the pitch with Harry Kane’s move to Bayern seemingly edging closer, with the German giants expected to up their latest bid of £82m.
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      However, one journalist has begged the Bundesliga champions NOT to sign the England captain and called Kane a “30-year-old bone” in a scathing open letter in a newspaper.
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      Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven is close to signing with SpursCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd’s Rasmus Hojlund transfer DELAYED as likely new announcement date is revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have DELAYED the announcement of signing Rasmus Hojlund. The striker was spotted arriving in England ready to complete his move to United.
      Rasmus Hojlund has agreed a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      It will see Hojlund join the Red Devils for £72million from Atalanta, with the deal expected to be announced imminently.
      But according to the Manchester Evening News, the confirmation could come in another three days instead.
      It is claimed Hojlund arrived later than planned on Tuesday and United’s schedule surrounding the Dane’s signing changed as a consequence.
      He flew into Manchester Airport at 4.15pm and was due to meet some supporters and conduct activities around his signing today.
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      But that was cancelled as United chose to focus on his medical.
      The club may now look to make the announcement on the weekend around the home friendly against Lens at 12.45pm on Saturday. 
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      Forgotten star set to end Tottenham hell with Spurs ‘ready to take £44m transfer hit to sell flop to Galatasaray’

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      TOTTENHAM are set to cut ties with midfielder Tanguy Ndombele with Galatasaray aiming to buy the forgotten star for just £11million, according to reports.The French midfielder moved to White Hart Lane back in 2019 for a then-club record £55m but has failed to live up to the price tag.
      Forgotten star Tanguy Ndombele set to go to Turkish club GalatasarayCredit: Getty
      The 26-year-old has been on loan the last two years to ex-club Lyon and Napoli where he won the Serie A title last season.
      Turkish giants Galatasaray have now emerged as a potential destination for Ndombele.
      According to The Mirror, Galatasary have made an offer but it falls a whopping £44m short of what Spurs spent four years ago on the midfielder.
      Ndombele seemed promising under Mauricio Pochettino’s management but fell out of favour and now Spurs look set to take a huge financial hit.
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      Tottenham’s chairman Daniel Levy slammed his own club’s spending on Ndombele earlier this year.
      New Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is understood to no longer want Ndombele at the club.
      It’s thought the 57-year-old wants to axe at least ten players in this summer’s transfer window with Ndombele almost certainly being shown the exit door.
      New recruit James Maddison has already filled the hole that Ndombele’s departure would leave.
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      The ex-France international was recently allowed to feature in Tottenham’s starting XI for a training friendly, but this was most likely his last dance for Spurs.
      During his four-year spell at the North London club, he’s made 63 appearances with a return of six goals. More

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      Arsenal and Liverpool in transfer ‘auction’ for £50m-rated Frankfurt star Jesper Lindstrom with both clubs in talks

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      ARSENAL and Liverpool are set to go head to head in a transfer battle for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Jesper Lindstrom.An “auction” for the Dane could see his initial price tag of around £35million soar to close to £50m, according to Sport Witness.
      Jesper Lindstrom is wanted by Arsenal and LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old began his career at Brondby before moving to the Bundesliga club after two spectacular seasons for the Danes.
      Last season was his first full one at Frankfurt and saw him chip in with seven goals in 27 appearances.
      Arsenal and Liverpool are both said to have “been in contact” following his impressive start with the Bundesliga side.
      A bidding war is now expected with Newcastle and Tottenham said to be interested too.
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      Inter Milan and Juventus are also said to be aiming to lure the midfielder to Serie A, reports claims.
      Frankfurt are “planning for the sale” of the Dane, who has ten caps and one international goal, and should make a healthy profit on the £5m they paid Brondby for him in 2021.
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      Mikel Arteta is looking to continue his summer splurge after splashing out £200m on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.
      Meanwhile, Anfield has welcomed midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already, with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia also being identified as a top target.
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      Jurgen Klopp still wants to bolster his midfield ranks after the departures of captain Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fabinho.

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      Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson fears club could lose SECOND star player after Wilfried Zaha left for Galatasaray

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      ROY HODGSON says Crystal Palace have a fight on their hands to keep Michael Olise amid interest from Manchester City and Chelsea.The Eagles boss also admitted that chairman Steve Parish and sporting director Dougie Freedman have a lot of work to do before the transfer window closes.
      Roy Hodgson fears he could lose Michael Olise this summerCredit: Getty
      Michael Olise is attracting interest from Chelsea and Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Palace have already lost Wilfried Zaha on a free transfer to Galatasaray, while some senior figures, including James McArthur and Luka Milivojevic, also left the club at the end of their contracts.
      Jefferson Lerma, who joined on a free transfer from Bournemouth, is the only new arrival so far, with a £17million deal for Brazilian teenager Matheus Franca close to completion.
      Olise is out for the start of the season following a hamstring injury picked up at the Under-21 Euros.
      Asked about the loss of Zaha, Hodgson said: “We had two outstanding wingers who were amongst the best in the league.
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      “Michael Olise on the right side and Wilf on the left.
      “We don’t have Wilf anymore and there’s even a slight doubt over Michael’s future because club’s are circling around him and we’re going to have a fight on our hands to make sure he stays with us.
      “We’ve lost five senior players from last season and brought one in – Jefferson Lerma, he’s good and we’re happy to have him in – but there is still that hole of five senior players in the squad, two of whom were two of the real stars of the team.”
      Hodgson named a strong starting XI for their pre-season draw with Sevilla, but says those players will need help this season.
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      He added: “There’s a bit of work for the chairman and sporting director to do between now and the end of August.
      “Because the team we put out was in our opinion, at this moment in time, our best team, but we don’t have the strength behind that team that we had last year with all those senior players we lost.”
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      West Ham see transfer move for Man City wonderkid HIJACKED by Ajax with Prem champions inserting two special clauses

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      WEST HAM have had a move for Manchester City wonderkid Carlos Borges hijacked by Ajax.The Portuguese winger is set to join the Dutch giants, with City inserting a pair of clauses into the deal.
      Carlos Borges is set to join Ajax from Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      West Ham had been set to sign the winger after entering talks last month.
      However, Fabrizio Romano reports that he is now set to move to Ajax for £17million after a verbal agreement was reached between all parties.
      Borges will sign a four-year deal with the Eredivisie side and his medical is being scheduled already.
      The report adds that City have included both a buy back and a sell on clause in the sale of Borges.
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      He is set to depart after nine years in Manchester, having signed from Sporting Lisbon as a 10-year-old in 2014.
      Now 19, he is a Portuguese youth international and has starred for City at under-18, under-19 and under-21 level with 97 goal contributions in 79 appearances.
      Borges also finished as the Premier League 2 top scorer last term after scoring 21 goals to help City win back-to-back titles.
      West Ham had made contact over a potential move as they looked to spend their Declan Rice windfall.
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      The England midfielder was sold to Arsenal for £105million last month, but the Hammers are still yet to make a summer signing.
      David Moyes’ side have also been linked with several defensive reinforcements.
      After having a £20million bid for Harry Maguire rejected, they have reportedly approached ex-Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos over a potential move. More