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    Wolves reject £1million from Premier League big-spenders Nottingham Forest for out-of-favour defender Willy Boly

    WOLVES have rejected a £1million bid from Nottingham Forest for out-of-favour defender Willy Boly, according to reports.Promoted Forest have gone on a summer-signing rampage in the transfer window.
    Nottingham Forest saw their £1m bid for Willy Boly turned down by WolvesCredit: Getty
    Steve Cooper’s squad now features 16 new signings.
    However, his attempt to add experienced centre-back Boly as defensive cover has failed so far.

    According to The Athletic, Forest submitted the cut-price offer for the Ivory Coast international.
    But despite Wolves’ openness to selling, they turned down the bid.
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    The Molineux club would also want a replacement lined up before sanctioning the transfer.
    Boly, 31, joined Wolves from Porto, initially on loan in 2017 before securing a permanent switch the following year.
    He has racked up 147 appearances for the club with nine of his ten Premier League games in an injury-hit 2021-22 season coming in the run-in.
    However, the former Braga and Auxerre man is yet to feature under Bruno Lage this season – despite Conor Coady’s loan departure.
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    Max Kilman and Nathan Collins are the first-choice pairing and even played together in the Carabao Cup second-round win over Preston.
    Boly was not even named in the matchday squad.
    Cooper revealed Forest’s new arrival Moussa Niakhate is set to be sidelined for a “few months” with a thigh injury suffered against West Ham.
    Japhet Tanganga of Spurs is another option but could cost as much as £17m.
    Forest and Wolves have already done business together this summer.
    Morgan Gibbs-White swapped the West Midlands for the City Ground in a staggering deal worth up to £44.5m. More

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    Nottingham Forest set for 17TH summer transfer after ‘agreeing £4m deal for Bordeaux striker Hwang Ui-jo’

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST are set to make their 17th summer signing this transfer window after agreeing terms with Bordeaux over Hwang Ui-jo.But they will bizarrely loan the straight out to owner Evangelos Marinakis other side Olympiakos.
    Nottingham Forest sign Hwang Ui-jo on a £4 million deal from BordeauxCredit: AFP
    Fabrizio Romano reports Forest have agreed a £4million deal with Bordeaux for the South Korean.
    Hwang scored 11 goals in 32 appearances last season but could not save Bordeaux from relegation from Ligue 1.
    And the 29-year-old will seemingly not be available for Forest’s own survival bid this season as he heads straight for a year with the Greek champions.
    Hwang will be the latest signing in a prolific summer for big-spending Forest after their surprise promotion from the Championship.
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    And, according to the Mail, Blackpool winger Josh Bowler could be next in a similar arrangement, but a fee is yet to be determined.
    As soon as Forest achieved Premier League status, their Greek owner set out this project to make huge transfer investment in his club.

    Morgan Gibbs-White, Jesse Lingard, Taiwo Awoniyi, Emmanuel Dennis and Neco Williams are just a few of the major incomings.
    The most expensive transfer was that of Gibbs-White, which cost the club a record fee of £44.5 million.
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    The 22-year-old picked up an injury during the clash against Everton on Saturday, which saw them finish in a draw of 1-1.
    Steve Cooper’s side are yet to find out whether the midfielder will be available to face Tottenham on Sunday. More

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    Man Utd blow as Mauro Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda is set to hold transfer talks with Galatasaray over loan from PSG

    MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a reported blow in their pursuit of Mauro Icardi.That’s because the Paris Saint-Germain star’s wife and agent Wanda Nara is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan move.
    Mauro Icardi is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan moveCredit: Alamy
    Wife and agent Wanda Nara is leading talks with the Turkish sideCredit: @wanda_nara
    Nicolo Schira claims Icardi looks destined to leave France this summer after falling out of Christophe Galtier’s plans.
    The former Inter Milan captain, 29, scored just four times in Ligue 1 last term.
    And partner Wanda, who is also his agent, is on the hunt for a fresh start.
    Man United have been strongly linked with a move following doubts over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
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    The Red Devils were reportedly ready to make a swoop ahead of transfer deadline day.
    But it’s now reckoned Galatasaray are leading the race for Icardi.

    The Turkish giants have made several big signings so far, including Napoli’s Dries Mertens, Porto’s Sergio Oliveira and Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira.
    But they now want Icardi to lead their charge to a first league title since 2019.
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    Wanda is known as a tough negotiator in transfers
    Man Utd have also been linked with a move for Wanda’s partner Icardi
    It’s reckoned Galatasaray are looking to strike an initial loan deal.
    And they are willing to cover £2.5million of Icardi’s £10m annual wage.
    Incredibly, PSG are so eager for a move to happen that they are happy to cover the other £7.5m.
    Icardi and Wanda are now set to hold talks with Gala with the aim of striking an agreement as soon as possible.
    It means United will have to look elsewhere if they remain set on signing another striker.
    But with Anthony Martial back from injury and Ronaldo appearing to be more settled following Casemiro’s arrival, Erik ten Hag could yet stick with his current options. More

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    Arsenal ‘offer West Ham chance to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ as they look to offload midfielder in transfer window

    ARSENAL have offered West Ham the chance to snap up utility man Ainsley Maitland-Niles.The Gunners youth product has only one year left on his contract, so the club are keen to cash in while they still can.
    Ainsley Maitland-Niles is all smiles but could be ready to head for Arsenal exitCredit: Getty
    The 24-year-old has been used at both wing-back and in midfield but Arsenal are now keen to move on him.
    Maitland-Niles has struggled to nail down a first-team spot at the Emirates since making his debut in 2014, aged just 17.
    He also has five caps for England, but none since 2020.
    And has already been farmed out on loan to Ipswich, West Brom and Roma as he toiled to grab a starting place at the Gunners.
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    However, the Hammers have their eye on other midfield targets, such as Club Brugge ace Hans Vanaken.
    They are also keen on Chelsea and England star Conor Gallagher.

    But they face a battle with Everton to land Gallagher, who was on loan at Crystal Palace last season.
    West Ham boss David Moyes is likely to first see how those other deals progress before turning his attention to Maitland-Niles.
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    The club are also eyeing up an ambitious swoop for Lyon and Brazil striker Lucas Paqueta.
    Struggling Hammers are currently bottom of the table with no points from three games, so Moyes needs to act fast. More

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    Ex-Man Utd star Ander Herrera RIPS UP PSG contract and set for emotional transfer return to Athletic Bilbao

    FORMER Manchester United star Ander Herrera is nearing an emotional return to La Liga club Athletic BilbaoThe Spanish midfielder is set to be released by Paris-Saint Germain two years early with the Ligue 1 giants desperate to trim their squad.
    Ander Herrera will be returning to Athletic Bilbao after he terminated his contract with PSG two years earlyCredit: Getty
    Herrera joined PSG from United in 2019 but has seen his playing time severely limited since last season.
    The 33-year-old was determined to fulfil his contract at the Parc de Princes, but has now accepted it is time to move on.
    And the former Spain international only has eyes for his boyhood club.
    Marca report that Herrera has even accepted a 40 per cent reduction on his severance package from PSG so Bilbao won’t have to pay a transfer fee.
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    It is understood he will sign a two-year deal with the LaLiga side.
    Herrera will be immediately available for Ernesto Valverde’s side who have so far managed a draw against Mallorca and a 1-0 win over Valencia in the La Liga season.
    This will be Herrera’s return to the club he played for for three years between 2011 and 2014.
    During that period, he was also under the wing of Valverde – who now finds himself once again managing Bilbao – who gave him 128 appearances in which he scored 11 goals.
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    At that time he joined the club from Real Zaragoza.
    From Bilbao he went on to sign for United before he joined PSG on a free transfer in 2019.
    During his time in Paris, he managed 95 appearance across all competitions in which he netted in six goals and registered six assists.
    He added two Ligue 1 titles to his trophy case but unfortunately did not manage to make European success like he had done when he won the Europa League with the Red Devils in the 2016/17 season. More

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    West Ham ‘launch £34m Lucas Paqueta transfer bid and in advanced talks with Lyon over shock move for playmaker’

    WEST HAM have launched a stunning £34million transfer bid for Lucas Paqueta, according to reports.The Lyon star was linked with a move to Arsenal earlier in the transfer, with chief Edu even admitting his admiration for the playmaker.
    West Ham have launched a bid for Lyon and Brazil laymaker Lucas PaquetaCredit: Getty
    Paqueta, who turns 25 this week, has also been a target for Newcastle, Tottenham and possibly even Manchester City in this summer window.
    However, it is said the Hammers are now in advanced talks with the Brazilian.
    According to The Athletic, the East London club are working hard to get a deal over the line.
    A bid of £34m was submitted with negotiations now taking place over the fee and personal terms.
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    Paqueta joined Lyon in 2020 and has racked up 18 goals in 67 Ligue 1 matches.
    On the international stage, he has seven in 33 and looks set to be part of Brazil’s World Cup squad in Qatar later this year.
    David Moyes has already signed Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Flynn Downes, Alphonse Areola, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmeiri and Thilo Kehrer this summer.
    Kehrer endured a torrid debut as he gave away an early penalty in the 2-0 defeat to Brighton.
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    Paqueta was born in Rio de Janeiro and came through the Flamengo academy.
    He earned his transfer to Europe when AC came calling in 2019 but after just one season he switched to France and settled instantaneously.
    His rise in the Brazil national team saw him work with former team coordinator Edu.
    Now overseeing transfers at Arsenal, Paqueta’s compatriot said said: “I’m very respectful when I talk about Lucas.
    “I’m a guy who likes him a lot, I’ve always liked him, since my time with Brazil’s national team.
    “He’s had a great season, he was considered the best [overseas] player in the French league.”
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    But with Martin Odegaard, Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith Rowe already operating in creative midfield roles, the Gunners did not get a transfer done this summer.
    And with Newcastle stalling over their £50m offer as they focus on Alexander Isak, it could be West Ham fans on the bubbles very soon if all parties are happy. More

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    Chelsea told to include Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in transfer bid for Anthony Gordon by Everton

    CHELSEA might have to sacrifice either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in a loan deal with Everton to get Anthony Gordon.The 21-year-old has told Everton he wants a move to Stamford Bridge, but the Toffees are so far refusing to sell.
    Anthony Gordon told Everton that he wants to move to Chelsea despite having three years left on his contract
    Everton want Conor Gallagher as part of a deal to take Gordon to ChelseaCredit: Getty
    Chelsea saw a shock £45million bid rejected last week and are believed to be lining up an improved offer of up to £60m for the Goodison academy kid.
    But, according to talkSPORT, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel might need to sweeten the deal with player to finally get his man as the transfer window edges closer to an end.
    They report that the Merseyside club are ready to renegotiate as long as either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja are included in the deal.
    Toffees boss Frank Lampard is desperate to strengthen his squad after picking up just one point so far this season.
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    Midfielder Gallagher suffered a nightmare first Premier League start for Chelsea last weekend in the horror 3-0 loss to Leeds.
    The 22-year-old could be allowed to leave the club, but also has West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace in the race to sign him.
    The Irons are planning to place a loan bid to strengthen their forces after they lost their first three Prem matches to Man City, Nottingham Forest and Brighton.
    Striker Broja has only featured once, as a last-minute substitute, against Spurs this season after impressing on loan at Southampton last campaign.
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    Lampard is aware that Chelsea are after his wonderkid but admitted that he will not make it easy for them to sign him.
    After winning 1-0 to Fleetwood on Tuesday night in a Carabao Cup tie, he told talkSPORT: “He’s our player and the latest is the same as what I said after the game against Nottingham Forest – he’s our player and he’s got three years left on his contract.
    “We’re aware of the interest of Chelsea as the world is now.
    “This situation has to be right for Everton Football Club and for me as the coach of the team so we’re in the same position that we were a few days ago.”
    “We’ve had some players coming in and probably a couple of more players to come in for sure that we’re looking at.” More

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    Newcastle AGREE £63m transfer for Alexander Isak with Real Sociedad striker to become club’s record signing

    NEWCASTLE have agreed a £63MILLION deal for Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak.The 22-year-old Swedish international has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the past.
    Alexander Isak looks set to join Newcastle for a club record feeCredit: Getty
    But Newcastle have now agreed a hefty £63m fee with Newcastle for the player.
    He has scored 44 goals in 132 appearances for the LaLiga outfit.
    The offer is thought to be an initial payment in the region of £59m, with a further £4m in add-ons.
    Sociedad will also receive 10 per cent of any future sale of Isak by Newcastle.
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    The deal smashes the North East oufit’s previous biggest transfer fee – which was £42m for Bruno Guimaraes.
    And it means Eddie Howe will have three recognised strikers to choose from up front in Isak, Callum Wilson and Chris Wood.
    Newcastle missed out on Hugo Ekitike earlier in the summer as he opted to choose Paris Saint-Germain.
    But they have now found one of Europe’s top young strikers instead.
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    It comes following an impressive start to the new Premier League season – with a win over Nottingham Forest followed up by draws against Brighton and Manchester City.
    Meanwhile, Isak’s final game for Sociedad looks set to have been their 4-1 defeat to Barcelona on Sunday evening.
    The Spanish side are keen to try and replace him in the final seven days of the transfer window – with Jon Karrikaburu currently their only fit forward. More