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      Moussa Diaby agrees £43m Aston Villa transfer as France winger turns down massive Saudi deal

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      MOUSSA DIABY has agreed a £43million transfer to Aston Villa after turning down a massive Saudi deal.The French winger is set to complete a move to Villa Park from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
      Moussa Diaby has agreed a deal to join Aston Villa from Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty
      Fabrizio Romano reports that Diaby has accepted Villa’s offer and is ready to join Unai Emery’s project.
      Diaby had been the subject of an approach from Al-Nassr but has instead opted to move to the Premier League.
      Villa have been chasing a deal to sign the 24-year-old all summer after securing their return to European football last term.
      Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal have all been linked with the Frenchman in the past, but it is Villa who have won the race.
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      Earlier this month, it had been reported that Diaby was having doubts over the move due to his desire to play in the Champions League.
      Emery’s side will compete in the Europa Conference League this season, entering the competition in the play-off round.
      Despite those doubts, though, he is now on the brink of becoming Villa’s third signing of the summer.
      Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans have already joined the club during the current window.
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      Diaby will arrive in the Premier League off the back of an impressive season in Germany, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists in 48 matches.
      He also has nine caps for France but was not a part of their squad for the World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Watch Joao Felix ‘row with Thomas Lemar in fiery training ground bust-up’ after ex-Chelsea star’s transfer bombshell

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      ATLETICO MADRID’s wantaway star Joao Felix was filmed having what appeared to be a heated row with team-mate Thomas Lemar.Felix has fallen out of favour at Atletico with manager Diego Simeone making it clear he is no longer part of his plans since last season.

      Joao Felix threw a towel to Atletico Madrid team-mate Thomas LemarCredit: TWITTER VIA @MercadoATM
      Lemar threw the towel back to Felix during a heated training ground bust-upCredit: TWITTER VIA @MercadoATM
      The forward, who joined Atleti in 2019 following a club record £111million deal from Benfica, spent the second half of last term on loan at Chelsea after a £10m agreement.
      However, new Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino opted against signing the Portugal international on a permanent basis and the player has since been looking for a new destination.
      And it seems like tensions are rising as the 23-year-old appeared to have a scuffle with Lemar during pre-season training.
      The camera caught Felix throwing a towel at the attacking midfielder in front of his team-mates.
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      The France international caught the towel and exchanged heated words with the Portuguese ace.
      Lemar then threw the towel back while the ex-Chelsea player’s back was turned.
      But Felix saw it coming and ducked as the unbelievable scene came to an close.
      This comes after the wantaway star shocked Atletico fans by publicly declaring his desire to join LaLiga rivals Barcelona.
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      Felix said: “Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would love to join them.
      “It was always my dream since I was a kid. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me.”
      Felix’s statement angered Atletico fans so much that his plaque was vandalised outside the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. More

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      Sergio Ramos ‘has two transfer options’ after leaving PSG on free.. and it could affect Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi

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      SERGIO RAMOS is currently without a club and his options could have an impact on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Ramos has been a free agent since his contract expired with Paris Saint Germain at the end of the season.
      Sergio Ramos is looking for a new club after his contract with PSG expiredCredit: Splash
      The 37-year-old is reportedly considering two options as he searches for his new destination.
      According to Mundo Deportivo Ramos is weighing up a move to the MLS or the Saudi Pro League.
      It is also said that he wants to make his decision and sign for his new club before the end of July.
      There were reports of interest from Brazilian club Flamengo, but it is now suggested that Ramos was never keen on a move to South America.
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      The former Real Madrid star has been lucky enough to play with both Messi and Ronaldo during his career and his next move will mean playing in the same league as one of them.
      Ronaldo is currently plying his trade in the Middle East with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
      Whilst Messi was just announced as the star man for MLS side Inter Miami and has been joined by former team-mate Sergio Busquets.
      There are currently no indications as to which teams from the respective leagues are interested in Ramos, but he will be hot property as a result of his illustrious career.
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      The Spaniard has won four Champions Leagues, two European Championships and one World Cup alongside seven league titles.
      He also boasts an impressive goal scoring record for a central defender, scoring 110 goals across his club career. More

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      Lionel Messi already a legend in Inter Miami WhatsApp chat after sorting new team-mates out with tickets

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      LIONEL MESSI is already a legend in the Inter Miami group chat after sorting his new team-mates some tickets. The Argentine legend was unveiled as the MLS’s newest and biggest superstar at a welcoming event in Fort Lauderdale, where he was presented with a jersey.
      Lionel Messi during Inter Miami trainingCredit: Alamy
      But the ceremony was so in-demand not even Miami forward Leonardo Campana could get enough tickets.
      So it shocked DeAndre Yedlin & Co when the main man himself surprisingly popped up to save the day.
      Yedlin told media: “Actually for the little event that he had, well, I say little event…
      “The big event that he had on Sunday, Campana was looking for tickets and he put in the group chat, ‘Hey, does anybody have any tickets?’
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      “And then I didn’t even know that Leo was in or Messi was in the group chat yet.
      “But he popped up straight away and said, ‘How many do you need though?’ Straight away like that.
      “So just from there I was like, ‘Wow.’ Straight off the bat. They’ve known each other for maybe, I dunno two days, three days or something.
      “But just to show that generosity, that is a great first example of how he is.”
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      Messi, 36, left boyhood club Barcelona in 2021 amid their financial woes and signed for PSG.
      He spent two seasons in the French capital, winning the league title twice, before leaving for America on a free.
      He is believed to be on wages of around £830,000-a-week after signing for David Beckham’s Miami.
      Messi has been joined in Florida by ex-Barca team-mate Sergio Busquets with Jordi Alba also set to arrive.
      Lionel Messi and Inter Miami boss David BeckhamCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd ‘have bid for SECOND goalkeeper transfer of the summer REJECTED’ after David de Gea exit on free

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      FENERBAHCE star Altay Bayindir has allegedly REJECTED a move to Manchester United.The Red Devils are on the verge of ending their search for a new number one goalkeeper following David De Gea’s departure.
      Fenerbahce goalie Altay Bayindir has allegedly rejected a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Andre Onana, 27, is set to sign for United after a deal worth up to £47.2MILLION was finally sorted with Inter Milan.
      The keeper has already flown in and will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of a sixth, after undergoing his medical.
      However, that is only one part of Erik ten Hag’s goalkeeping problem resolved.
      United stopper Dean Henderson spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest after a fall-out with the club.
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      He is being heavily linked with a permanent move to the City Ground after recovering from the thigh surgery that ruled him out for the last few months of the campaign.
      Henderson recently claimed that he “p***ed off the Dutch manager” and believes “he is not in line for a comeback” as he revealed he did not want Ten Hag to see him training as he believed the boss would want to keep him.

      And backup goalie Tom Heaton is also wanted by both Luton Town and Everton.
      That has left Ten Hag searching for another keeper to join his squad with the above two expected to be given the green light to leave should they get adequate cover.
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      Now Posta report have claimed that United were looking to activate the £5.2m release clause in the 25-year-old Bayindir’s contract.
      But the Turkish international has reportedly turned down a potential move to Old Trafford as he has no desire “to play second-fiddle” to Onana.
      And this update states that he is instead set to join Ajax.
      He will become the Dutch side’s new No.1 with their current first-choice goalie Geronimo Rulli expected to be sold. More

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      Manchester United starlet in talks to leave Old Trafford and sign for League One Reading

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      MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Charlie Savage is in talks over a permanent move to Reading.But the Royals face competition with several Championship and League One clubs also interested.
      Charlie Savage has trained with United’s senior squad including star midfielder Bruno FernandesCredit: Getty
      Savage is the son of ex-Prem star Robbie, who played in the top-flight for Leicester, Blackburn, Birmingham and DerbyCredit: Getty
      New Reading boss Ruben Selles is looking to rebuild after the Berkshire club suffered relegation to the third tier of English football.
      SunSport understands Championship duo Cardiff and Rotherham have also eyed up Savage.
      And Reading’s League One rivals Portsmouth are keen on the United starlet, 20, as well.
      Savage, son of ex-Wales and Leicester midfielder Robbie, spent last season on loan at Forest Green Rovers.
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      Despite relegation for Forest Green to League Two, Wales Under-21 international Savage impressed on his first spell away from the Red Devils.
      He returned to Old Trafford this summer and was made captain for the second half of United’s pre-season 2-0 win over Leeds in Oslo last Wednesday.
      But Savage was not in Erik ten Hag’s squad for today’s 1-0 friendly win against Lyon in Edinburgh.
      He was also not selected in the 31-man senior squad to go on tour to the United States.
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      United welcomed back seasoned internationals and fellow midfielders Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay for the tour, leaving limited space for younger players.
      Cardiff, who recently signed Wales captain Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer, cannot pay fees for players until January so a loan would suit the Welsh club’s needs. More

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      Newcastle agree £38m Harvey Barnes deal with Leicester as Saint-Maximin prepares for Saudi transfer

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      NEWCASTLE have agreed a £38million deal to sign Harvey Barnes from Leicester.The agreement comes as Allan Saint-Maximin prepares to leave St. James’ Park for a move to Saudi Arabia.
      Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign Harvey Barnes from Leicester CityCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, Newcastle have agreed a fee with the Foxes to sign Barnes.
      The report adds that personal terms will not be an issue ahead of the deal being completed.
      Barnes has been strongly linked with Newcastle throughout the summer following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League.
      He has been one of a number of players that the club had been keen to sell ahead of their return to the Championship.
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      James Maddison has already been sold to Tottenham, alongside the free transfer exits of Youri Tielemans and Caglar Soyuncu.
      Barnes top scored for Leicester last season, scoring 13 goals in 34 league appearances last summer.
      His performances had attracted top flight interest in the 25-year-old winger this summer.
      Both Arsenal and Spurs had also been linked with Barnes but it is Newcastle who now appear set to win the race for his signature.
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      Barnes’ arrival on Tyneside comes as Saint-Maximin edges closer to leaving the club.
      The Frenchman is set to move to Saudi side Al-Ahli in a deal worth around £40million.
      His move to Newcastle will be the Magpies’ third summer signing following the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Yankuba Minteh. More

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      Harry Kane’s chances of staying at Tottenham just ’50/50′ as Spurs line up Brazil striker as replacement

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      HARRY KANE’s chances of staying at Tottenham have been rated as ’50/50′, according to reports.England captain Kane is understood to have already agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich. according to the report.
      Harry Kane has a 50/50 chance of leaving Spurs this summerCredit: The Mega Agency
      Pedro is being lined up as Kane’s replacementCredit: Getty
      And the Independent claim the German giants believe they have everything in place to complete a deal – apart from Daniel Levy’s approval.
      Bayern chiefs met with Spurs supremo Levy in London last Thursday.
      But they still have not been able to agree a fee for Kane, whose contract expires next summer.
      Bayern have so far had two bids worth up to £80million rejected for the striker as Levy holds out for at least £100m.
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      And should the Bundesliga giants offer that fee, Spurs have reportedly already identified Kane’s successor.
      That man is 26-year-old Brazil striker Pedro – having helped his club Flamengo to a Copa Libertadores title.
      The forward has played in Europe before for Fiorentina where he endured a tough spell – but has since resurrected his career in the Brazilian Serie A.
      Pedro scored 26 and added four assists in his 35 appearances for Flamengo last season.
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      There is an understanding that if Kane were to leave this summer, Spurs would reinvest the money into multiple positions as they seek too mould their squad to Ange Postecoglou’s style.
      The club also admire Rasmus Hojlund – although Manchester United appear to have stolen a march on the Dane as they prepare to launch a bid imminently.
      The Spurs supremo remains unwilling to sell Kane to an English club after batting away Manchester United’s interest earlier this summer.
      Spurs kicked off their pre-season preparations with a 3-2 defeat to West Ham on yesterday.
      Kane played the first 45 minutes of the game, starting alongside new signings Manor Solomon and James Maddison. More