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    Spurs star Reguilon heading to Atletico Madrid with Renan Lodi to make shock transfer to Nottingham Forest

    TOTTENHAM left-back Sergio Reguilon is reportedly set to join Atletico Madrid after the Spanish side agreed to sell Renan Lodi to Nottingham Forest.Lodi will become Forest’s EIGHTEENTH signing of the summer.
    Spurs ace Serge Reguilon is set to join Atletico Madrid on loanCredit: Getty
    Reguilon will replace Renan Lodi at Atletico as he’s set to join Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
    Steve Cooper’s side made Hwang Ui-jo their seventeenth acquisition in what’s been an active transfer market for the club.
    They’re also set to complete the free transfer of ex-Villarreal star Serge Aurier in the coming days.
    But not before Lodi who’s poised to undergo a medical with the Premier League new-boys today, according to the Times.
    And providing his medical tests are successful, Lodi will complete a season-long loan deal worth an initial £4.2million which includes a £25m option to buy clause, Fabrizio Romano reported.
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    Lodi was also being hunted by Newcastle earlier this summer.
    The Magpies were said to be considering a £34m bid for the 24-year-old.
    But Forest swooped in before the Magpies got the chance to table an offer for the Atletico ace.
    Atletico are wasting no time in replacing the full-back, and have already hashed out a deal with Spurs for Reguilon who’ll slot into Lodi’s place.
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    The 25-year-old seemed set to join Lazio earlier this week before Atletico entered the fray.
    And now he’s poised to move to the La Liga side for the rest of the season.
    But his transfer doesn’t include an option or obligation to buy, it was added by the Times.
    Spurs boss Conte doesn’t see Reguilon in his future plans with Ryan Sessegnon and new arrival Ivan Perisic in contention for his spot. More

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    Napoli slap £102m price tag on Victor Osimhen and must sell star to seal Cristiano Ronaldo transfer from Man Utd

    NAPOLI have slapped a £102millon price tag on Victor Osimhen who they must sell in order to buy Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo’s on the market after making it clear he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer.
    Napoli want £102m for attacker Victor OsimhenCredit: Sportphoto24/Giuseppe Maffia
    They plan to use the cash to buy Cristiano Ronaldo from Man UnitedCredit: Alamy
    United boss Erik ten Hag initially opposed the 37-year-old’s departure, but has since opened the door for him to leave.
    The Portugal international was dropped for United’s last two games which they’ve won consecutively.
    The Red Devils followed up their emphatic 2-1 win over Liverpool with a comfortable 1-0 victory against Southampton on Saturday.
    Ronaldo’s banishment to the bench is likely to have increased his desire to quit Old Trafford.
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    But he’s had a tough time finding a suitor thus far with a host of clubs including Borussia Dortmund declining his services.
    However, it’s emerged that Napoli are open to bringing the ex-Juventus star back to the Serie A.
    Reports claim Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has been trying to engineer a loan move to Napoli for his client which involves a swap deal for Osimhen.
    And Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti refused to rule out a swoop for Ronaldo when quizzed about the potential transfer.
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    But the Times claim Napoli are now looking to sell Osimhen for £102m to fund a move for Ronaldo.
    The club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis is a long-time admirer of Ronaldo, and is willing to show Osimhen the door to bring in the attacker.
    Osimhen was once a target of Arsenal and Tottenham, but only fellow interested party Newcastle may be willing to splash over £100m on the star.
    And if they do manage to offload Osimhen, Ronaldo’s hefty £360,000-a-week wages shouldn’t be a problem for Napoli as Laurentiis plans to use Italy’s “inpatriate” tax laws to aid their pursuit.
    The law provides tax cuts for Italian clubs buying foreign players from abroad – which means Napoli could save upto 50 percent on Ronaldo’s wages.
    A move to Napoli could be the answer for Ronaldo as they can offer him the chance to play Champions League football – unlike United, whose absence from this season’s competition fuelled his desire to leave. More

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    Leicester and Everton in transfer fight for ex-West Brom midfielder Matheus Pereira

    LEICESTER and Everton are weighing up a late move for ex-West Brom star Matheus Pereira.Brazilian Pereira, 26, left the Baggies to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal last year.
    Leicester and Everton are both interested in former West Brom ace Matheus PereiraCredit: PA
    He scored 11 goals and provided six assists for West Brom in 33 Premier League matches before moving to the Middle East.
    But the attacking midfielder is now keen to return to top-level football and would be open to a transfer in the final week of the window.
    Leicester were interested in Arsenal wideman Nicolas Pepe until he made a loan move to Nice.
    Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers wants to add to his attacking options before Thursday’s deadline.
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    The Foxes have only managed to sign one player this summer – in the form of goalkeeper Alex Smithies who they snagged on a free transfer.
    And Leicester plan to use the £70million lump sum their set to receive for Chelsea-bound Wesley Fofana to strengthen their squad ahead of the looming transfer deadline.
    Everton also want to reinforce their forward line and are aware of Pereira’s availability.
    It’s been a busy transfer window in contrast for the Toffees who have made six signings this summer.
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    Amadou Onana, Conor Coady, Dwight McNeil, Ruben Vinagre and James Tarkowski were followed through the door by Neal Maupay.
    Maupay completed his £15m transfer from Brighton to the Toffees on Saturday.
    The 26-year-old penned a three-year deal which includes the option to extend for a further season. More

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    Liverpool ‘verbally agree January transfer for Jude Bellingham and are in talks with Dortmund over fee for England star’

    LIVERPOOL have “verbally agreed” a deal with Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, according to reports.Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to refresh his midfield during the next 12 months, with 19-year-old Bellingham high on his list of priorities.
    Jude Bellingham is high on Liverpool’s wishlistCredit: AFP
    Dortmund are determined not to sell this summer and would demand well over £100million – a fee Liverpool’s ownership would not be willing to pay.
    But according to Football Insider, a deal could happen as soon as January.
    They claim that Liverpool feel they have a “verbal agreement” in place with Bellingham with regards to personal terms.
    Their report adds that next summer is the most likely time that the deal will go through, although Reds bosses have “discussed” trying to bring it forward to January.
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    Liverpool recruitment chiefs believe that signing Bellingham could take them to the next level.
    But Dortmund won’t let him go without a fight.
    It’s claimed that the Bundesliga side will try and sign Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe in a bid to keep him in Germany.
    Jobe, 16, has already made six first team appearances for his brother’s former side Birmingham City.
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    Jude’s Dortmund contract runs until 2025 and he will be keen to stay settled ahead of this winter’s World Cup in Qatar.
    The 15-cap England international went to Euro 2020, but will be hoping to possess a more key role for Gareth Southgate’s men this time around.
    He has played the full 90 minutes of all five of Dortmund’s games so far this season, finding the net in the DFB Pokal clash against 1860 Munich.
    In total he has played 95 times for the German side, scoring 11 goals and laying on 19 assists. More

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    Everton set for £15m transfer battle with Leeds for Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan if Ben Brereton Diaz deal fails

    EVERTON will join the chase for Wolves’ South Korean striker Hwang Hee-chan if they fail to agree a fee for Ben Brereton Diaz.The Toffees are yet to meet Blackburn’s £15million valuation of Chile striker Brereton Diaz.
    Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan could be set for a Molineux exit before the transfer window closesCredit: Getty
    Goodison transfer guru Kevin Thelwell is a big fan of Hwang, who is available for around £15m and also fancied by Leeds United.
    Leeds may sell winger Dan James to Tottenham to finance a move for a forward but Spurs have only offered a loan so far.
    Whites boss Jesse Marsch worked with the 26-year-old at Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig.
    Hwang only joined Wolves last year on an initial loan deal, before the Midlands outfit turned his temporary stay into a permanent switch earlier this year.
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    The 47-cap international scored five Premier League goals during the 2021-22 campaign from his 30 outings.
    But he is yet to find the back of this net this term despite featuring in all four of the club’s matches in the top-flight and Carabao Cup.
    Wolves boss Bruno Lage has commented on the forward’s future ahead of Sunday’s clash against Newcastle.
    He said: “I’m very happy with him and I like him a lot.”
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    Before adding: “Hwang spends a lot of time in the academy like other players and he wants to be in his best shape all the time, and do everything he can to play.
    “So we’re talking about a great professional, a great kid, a top player and someone who scored six (five) important goals for us last season.
    “Who wouldn’t want a player like him? I want him, I like him, but in the end we need to understand the market and the situation of the club.
    “So we are looking for players from other teams, and we need to expect other teams are looking at our players also.
    “He can play as a winger – especially on the left – and as a striker, like he’s done in the first few games.” 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

    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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    Man City green light Pep Guardiola to splash £100m in January transfer window on any stand-out stars from the World Cup

    PEP GUARDIOLA can go on a £100million shopping spree in January if anyone catches his eye at the Qatar World Cup.Manchester City chiefs insist there will be no late arrivals before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be given £100million to spend in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
    That is despite their £104m summer outlay being one of their lowest in recent years.
    But the Etihad boss has been reassured major funds will be available if he wants reinforcements in the next window.
    City have brought in Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Sergio Gomez and Julian Alvarez over the past couple of months.
    But they have banked close to £250m in sales since January after a string of departures, including Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Oleks Zinchenko.
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    Pep now has a core group of just 18 senior players.
    And although he has called on academy whizkids like Cole Palmer and Rico Lewis, the Spaniard could be left light if this season’s squeezed calendar take its toll.
    SunSport exclusively revealed earlier in the week how Palmer is being chased by Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan.
    But Guardiola is reluctant to send out the highly-rated England Under-21 star, who can operate on either wing or as a No 10.
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    Following last week’s 3-3 draw against Newcastle, City were involved in another six-goal thriller when they faced Crystal Palace on Saturday.
    The Eagles went into the break 2-0 up, but turned the game around in the second half to win 4-2.
    Bernardo Silva pulled a goal back in the 53rd minute, before Erling Haaland bagged a hat-trick to bring his tally to six goals in the Premier League.
    Guardiola declared after the match that Haaland was born to score goal, as he said: “Erling has done [what he has done] since he was born.
    “He has done what he has done all his life, in Salzburg and everywhere he has been he has scored goals.
    “Against these type of teams, we struggle because they defend so deep, but he has an incredible sense of goal.
    “The three (he scored), especially the last one, but the first one as well, were all good goals.
    “The numbers for this guy are beyond. The most important thing is that he has settled perfectly, and he is an incredibly humble guy.
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    “He is a lovely person. He chats more with the guys from the Academy and that means a lot.
    “Hopefully, he can be happy the time we are together.” More

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    Crystal Palace eye transfer for Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare as Conor Gallagher return hopes fade

    CRYSTAL PALACE’S hopes of a deal for Leicester star Boubakary Soumare are soaring after he missed out on a dream move to Monaco.The Eagles have made the French midfielder their first choice to fill the gap left by Conor Gallagher’s return to Chelsea, with little chance of the England star returning on loan.
    Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare is being eyed up by Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
    The Eagles appear to have accepted defeat in their pursuit of Chelsea ace Conor GallagherCredit: Getty
    French giants Monaco were preparing to make a £17million offer but are pulling out after failing to qualify for the Champions League. 
    The Foxes would prefer to sell Soumare, 23, but could now accept a loan with a view to buy deal at the death.
    SunSport exclusively revealed last week how Soumare is on Palace’s radar.
    Boss Patrick Vieira is a huge admirer of the player, who has struggled since signing from Lille for £17m last year.
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    Soumare made 19 Premier League appearances in his first season at Leicester but failed to find the back of the net.
    He has featured just once in the top-flight this campaign where he started in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
    Fellow Palace target Gallagher also started in the game, but he was sent off for two yellow cards in the 28th minute.
    The Eagles may instead move for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar ahead of Soumare.
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    The Ligue 1 club want £20m but Palace might get Aouar cheaper in the next few days.
    Nottingham Forest have also been linked with a move for the 24-year-old before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
    Reports have stated that the former Arsenal target has even agreed personal terms with the newly-promoted side.
    Aouar hasn’t been involved in the last two matches for Lyon since coming off the bench in the 2-1 win against AC Ajaccio in the opening game of the season. More