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      Arsenal star Lucas Torreira finally ends Emirates hell with £5m transfer to Galatasaray who also snap-up Dries Mertens

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      LUCAS TORREIRA has finally ended his Arsenal hell by completing a move to Galatasaray.Torreira spent last season on loan with Fiorentina where he wanted to remain following a successful spell in Italy.
      Lucas Torreira has completed a move to Galatasary after months of speculation surrounding his futureCredit: AFP
      The midfielder was spotted in Instanbul draped in a Galatasaray scarf along with fellow new signing Dries MertensCredit: beINSPORTS @FabrizioRomano
      But he was forced to return to the Emirates as the Serie A side failed to trigger his release clause due to a price disparity.
      Nonetheless, the Uruguayan midfield rock made it clear there was no chance of him staying at Arsenal beyond the summer.
      This led to Galatasaray making a swoop for the disgruntled midfielder.
      He was poised to complete the move in early August after agreeing a three-year deal with the Super Lig titans.
      But the transfer was thrown into chaos when Torreira allegedly refused to board the plane taking him to Turkey.
      However, any doubts Torreira initially had have been cast aside as he was spotted at a Turkish airport draped in a Galatasaray scarf upon agreeing personal terms with the club, the Daily Mail reported.
      And he’s set to be unveiled by the club this week once his medical is completed.
      The Gunners have been appeased by the £5.5million Galatasary will pay them for Torreira, the report adds.
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      Torreira will be joined at the Nef Stadyumu by former Chelsea target Dries Mertens.
      Mertens also jetted into Instanbul to complete his switch from Napoli to Galatasaray.
      The Blues were keeping tabs on the striker, along with new signing Kalidou Koulibaly a few years ago.
      But a move never materialised, and now Mertens is poised to pen a one-year contract with Galatasaray which includes the option to extend for another term, Football Italia reported.
      The 35-year-old was also being chased by Juventus, Lazio, and Inter Milan, but opted to leave Italy as he didn’t want to play against Napoli with a rival team, it was added. More

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      Man Utd and West Ham suffer more midfield transfer woe as Ibrahim Sangare snubs move to sign new PSV deal

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      WEST HAM midfield target Ibrahim Sangare has extended his contract with PSV Eindhoven until 2027.The Hammers turned their attention to the Ivorian midfielder, 24, after missing out on Lille’s Amadou Onana, who is set to join Everton in a £33million move.
      PSV Eindhoven star Ibrahim Sangare has renewed his contract with the Dutch giantsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United and West Ham have been targeting PSV Eindhoven ace Ibrahim SangareCredit: Getty
      Yet Sangare has decided to stay in the Netherlands for the foreseeable future, despite previously admitting it was his dream to one day play in the Premier League.
      Manchester United, Leicester and Newcastle were also keeping tabs on the West Ham target.
      United are in need of reinforcement in the middle of the park after losing Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.
      The Red Devils have made Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong their top transfer target but a potential move has hit a snag.
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      Leicester, on the other hand, are facing the prospect of losing star midfielders Youri Tielemans or James Maddison before transfer deadline day.
      But Sangare said after signing his new deal: “I have felt at home since the first day, the way I am received and how people treat me makes me very happy.
      “I want to become champion with PSV and reach the UEFA Champions League.”
      Sangare joined PSV from Toulouse in 2020 following four impressive years in France.
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      The defensive midfielder stood out last season with four goals and four assists in 48 appearances across all competitions.
      The 24-year-old has amassed a total of five goals and six assists in 89 appearances for PSV. More

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      Bournemouth set to seal £12.6m transfer for Argentina international defender Marcos Senesi from Feyenoord

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      ARGENTINA international Marcos Senesi is set for a £12.6m move to Bournemouth.The Cherries are locked in talks with Feyenoord over the 25-year-old defender who is in the final year of his contract.
      Bournemouth are closing in on a deal for Feyenoord defender Marcos SenesiCredit: Getty
      Senesi made his Argentina debut in June.
      And he will become Bournemouth’s fourth summer signing after they landed Barcelona keeper Neto on a free.
      The 33-year-old joins new recruits Joe Rothwell, Ryan Fredericks and Marcus Tavernier.
      Chief executive Neill Blake said: “To be able to attract a player of Neto’s calibre is very pleasing.
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      “This is a real coup for the club and we’re delighted he has chosen to join us.
      “He has vast experience at the very top level of the game so I’m sure he will be a huge asset for us.”
      Neto began his career with Brazilian top-flight outfit Paranaense before stints at Fiorentina, Juventus, Valencia and Barcelona. 
      He also has one cap for Brazil.
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      Bournemouth kicked off their return to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa yesterday.
      Jefferson Lerma put the Cherries ahead with just two minutes on the board.
      And Kieffer Moore sealed the result with an 80th minute header. More

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      Liverpool ‘plotting swap transfer deal’ involving either Roberto Firmino or Naby Keita for Inter star Marcelo Brozovic

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      LIVERPOOL are keen on a swap deal for Inter Milan star Marcelo Brozovic – with either Roberto Firmino or Naby Keita going the other way.That’s according to Calciomercatoweb, who say the Merseysiders want Brozovic, 29, to bolster their midfield before transfer deadline day.
      Liverpool are keeping tabs on Inter Milan star Marcelo BrozovicCredit: Getty
      Liverpool are willing to swap either Naby Keita or Roberto Firmino for Marcelo BrozovicCredit: Getty
      Roberto Firmino will find opportunities limited at Liverpool this seasonCredit: Rex
      The Reds have endured a raft of injuries in the position with Thiago Alcantara joining Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Keita in the treatment room after hobbling off against Fulham on Saturday.
      But Liverpool are not keen on splashing the cash for the midfielder as they are saving for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham next year.
      That is why they could offer Firmino or Keita in exchange for the Croatia international.
      Keita’s contract runs out next year – although rumours suggest he will be offered an extension.
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      Firmino, on the other hand, could find opportunities limited with the arrival of Darwin Nunez while Diogo Jota continues to make a strong claim for a place in Jurgen Klopp’s starting line-up.
      Inter are reportedly open to discuss selling Brozovic as they have been enduring some financial issues.
      The Croatian ace has been previously linked with a move to Real Madrid and Barcelona so the FA Cup holders may face competition for his signature.
      The defensive midfielder joined Inter from Dinamo Zagreb in 2015 and has since amassed a total of 28 goals and 37 assists in 289 appearances.
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      The 29-year-old has won the 2021 Serie A title and 2022 Coppa Italia trophy with the Nerazzurri.
      Brozovic also played a crucial role in Croatia’s stunning 2018 World Cup campaign that saw them making it to the final after eliminating England in the semi-finals. More

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      Idrissa Gueye snubbed a last-ditch hijack bid from Nottingham Forest to seal transfer return to Everton

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      IDRISSA GUEYE has snubbed Nottingham Forest’s attempt to hijack the Senegalese midfielder’s return to Everton.Paris Saint-Germain are believed to have given Gueye, 32, the green light for a return to the Premier League.
      Idrissa Gueye snubbed Nottingham Forest in order to seal a return to EvertonCredit: AFP
      Forest then pounced but Gueye is believed to have his heart set on a move back to Goodison Park.
      The 32-year-old swapped Merseyside for Parc des Princes in 2019 for £30million after four seasons in England.
      Gueye became a huge fan favourite during his spell with the Toffees between 2016-2019.
      That was after he joined them from Aston Villa.
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      And he could now be poised for a return after helping Les Parisiens win two Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France’s and one Coupe de la Ligue.
      Gueye was even left out of Les Parisiens’ pre-season tour of Japan with the club keen for him to find a new team.
      PSG are desperate to cash in on the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the player having just one year left on his contract.
      Newly-promoted Forest have splurged £82m on six new signings.
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      And they are trying to land Wolves midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White for around £30m.
      Everton could pair Gueye with Lille midfielder Amadou Onana, 20.
      The Belgium midfielder, who was born in Senegalese capital Dakar like Gueye, was at the ground to watch the Toffees’ 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. More

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      Former Arsenal and Tottenham target Isco signs for Sevilla on free transfer after Real Madrid exit

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      SEVILLA have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign Isco on a free transfer.The Spanish playmaker had been linked with a number of Premier League clubs earlier this year, including Arsenal and Tottenham.
      Sevilla have confirmed they have reached an agreement to sign IscoCredit: Reuters
      But he will now join Sevilla for free after leaving Real Madrid earlier this summer.
      Isco will undergo a medical outfit with the LaLiga outfit on Monday, the club confirmed.
      The 30-year-old will then officially put pen to paper on a two-year deal.
      Isco has spent the last nine years at Real Madrid, winning FIVE Champions League trophies in the process.
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      In total he played 353 games for Real, scoring 53 goals and providing 56 assists.
      But he fell out of favour in recent seasons at the Bernabeu, and started just three LaLiga games in the last campaign.
      Earlier this summer he bid an emotional farewell to Real Madrid ahead of his contract with the club expiring.
      He summed up his spell in the Spanish capital by saying he had had a “f***ing fun time”.
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      Isco wrote: “I was in Malaga and I knew I had to go. I got engaged to another team. But Real Madrid knocked on my door and Real Madrid cannot and should not be told no, although there are always exceptions.
      “I remember telling my people ‘f*** Madrid haven’t won the Champions League for many years and I have a feeling that it’s about to fall’ and LA DECIMA arrived, everything that comes after is already history.
      “Nine years later, my time at the club that has made it possible for me to fulfill all the dreams I had when I was little comes to an end.
      “Apart from fulfilling dreams, winning more titles than I had imagined, playing with the greatest, meeting incredible people: I HAVE HAD A F****** TIME AND THEY CAN’T TAKE MY DANCING OUT OF ME.” More

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      Man Utd have £9m transfer bid for Marko Arnautovic rejected by Bologna after making shock swoop for ex-West Ham striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly had a £9million transfer offer rejected for Marko Arnautovic. The Red Devils kick off their season today against Brighton, but their pre-season has been marred by the gargantuan saga of Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      Arnautovic scored 14 league goals for Bologna last seasonCredit: Getty
      With the legendary forward wanting to leave, United have been shopping around for firepower this window, and landed on former West Ham star Arnautovic.
      Reports earlier this week indicated The Red Devils were lining up a shock bid for the 33-year-old.
      However, it has now been revealed by journalist Gianluca Di Marzio that United have submitted an offer for him.
      But current club Bologna have rejected a £9m bid.
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      The Austrian scored 14 Serie A goals for them last season, so it is understandable why they would be reluctant to let him go.
      Premier League fans will be all-to-familiar with Arnautovic, with him spending six years in English football at Stoke City and West Ham.
      The attacker scored just 22 times for Stoke in 145 games, with his creative side being more potent throughout his time at The Potters.
      His record at West Ham was far more impressive, contributing 40 goals in 65 games.
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      Arnautovic left West Ham in 2019 in favour of the Chinese Super League, before returning to Europe with Bologna last season.
      United boss Erik ten Hag, who has placed Ronaldo on the bench for his first-ever game against Brighton, knows Arnautovic well.
      The pair worked together at Dutch side FC Twente between 2006 and 2009. More

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      Man Utd hold talks of £6.8m Marko Arnautovic transfer as Erik ten Hag lines up shock swoop for ex-West Ham striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a surprise move to land former West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic.The Red Devils are desperate to land a new central striker and have earmarked the 33-year-old Austrian who is currently with Bologna.
      Arnautovic scored 14 league goals for Bologna last seasonCredit: Getty
      A move worth around £6.8million has been discussed by the two clubs but a deal has yet to be agreed.
      Not surprisingly, Arnautovic is believed to be keen to be reunited with Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford.
      The pair previously worked together at FC Twente when current United No2 Steve McClaren was in charge.
      He went on to play for Stoke and West Ham in the Premier League before moving to China in 2019 and he then went to Italy last season.
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      Ten Hag refused to confirm the story, saying: “I don’t go into names, it is pre-season, maybe 250 players have been linked with Manchester United so that is it.
      “We have two strikers, maybe a third with Marcus Rashford – but he had a really good pre=season on the left side.”
      It is understood if Arnautovic does move to United, it would be as a squad player rather than a regular starter.
      United have also spoken to RB Salzburg about a move for Benjamin Sesko although the Austrian side are reluctant to let their teenage forward go.
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      And they are keeping tabs on former Manchester City wide man Leroy Sane, whose future at Bayern Munich looks increasingly uncertain.
      With Anthony Martial injured and Cristiano Ronaldo not considered match fit, Ten Hag chose to play new boy Christian Eriksen as a false nine in the opening day defeat to Brighton. More