Transfer rumors
Moves, links and gossip from the European market.
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Eli Junior KroupiEli Junior Kroupi chase tests Tottenham’s spending power
Tottenham want Eli Junior Kroupi, but Bournemouth want at least £80m and have little reason to sell after a sixth-place finish.
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J. DebayoJames Debayo joins Swindon Town on loan from Hull City
James Debayo has joined Swindon Town on a season-long loan from Hull City, calling it his first taste of men's football after two Leeds appearances.
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Keito NakamuraKeito Nakamura’s World Cup form puts Premier League clubs on alert
BBC reports Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham are monitoring Keito Nakamura after 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 World Cup games for Japan.
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Virgil van DijkVirgil van Dijk is Milan's dream target, but the deal looks remote
AC Milan want Virgil van Dijk as their defensive leader, but Liverpool contract status and wages make the move look unlikely.
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L. StephensonLuca Stephenson explains why Bolton offered more than Liverpool's 21s
Luca Stephenson has joined Bolton from Liverpool on a four-year deal, saying regular men's football drove the move after two loans at Dundee United.
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Elliot AndersonElliot Anderson set for £116m Manchester City move after World Cup formalities
Elliot Anderson transfer edges closer as Manchester City agree a £116m deal with Nottingham Forest, with formalities due after he returns to England.
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Mohamed SalahMohamed Salah transfer twist as Al-Ahli lose a key backer
Al-Ahli want Mohamed Salah as R. Mahrez’s replacement, but Michael Emenalo’s exit has removed a key backer and the deal remains early stage.
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Archie GraySandro Tonali explains Tottenham move after Newcastle exit
Sandro Tonali says his £100 million move to Tottenham was mutual, with Newcastle’s goodwill and Roberto De Zerbi key to the switch.
- Mateus Fernandes
Tottenham transfer spending hits £237m and is still rising
Tottenham's transfer spending has hit £237m, with Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali taking the bulk of the bill as Roberto De Zerbi drives the rebuild.
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Michael SvobodaBrighton sign Michael Svoboda as defensive rebuild gathers pace
Michael Svoboda has joined Brighton from Venezia on a four-year deal after captaining the Italian club to the Serie B title.
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Álvaro RodriguezBournemouth in talks for Alvaro Rodriguez as Cherries target striker upgrade
Bournemouth are in talks to sign Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez for £18m rising to £25m with add-ons, with a five-year deal discussed.
- Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali explains Tottenham move after De Zerbi pull
Sandro Tonali says Roberto De Zerbi was central to his Tottenham move, with family reasons and a good-terms exit from Newcastle also in the story.
- Savinho
Rafael Leao opens door to Premier League move as Tottenham talk to Milan
Rafael Leao says he wants a new challenge and would be happy with a Premier League move, while Tottenham hold informal talks with AC Milan.
- Hayden Hackney
Hayden Hackney joins Everton from Middlesbrough on five-year deal
Hayden Hackney has joined Everton from Middlesbrough on a five-year deal, with the fee reported as at least £16m or £24m overall.
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Maxence LacroixChelsea Maxence Lacroix swap plan gathers pace as Palace line up cover
Chelsea are willing to use fringe players to pursue Maxence Lacroix, while Crystal Palace are yet to receive a formal approach and have Charlie Cresswell
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James TraffordJames Trafford Newcastle United decision looms as Manchester City role stays unclear
James Trafford is open to a move as Newcastle United lead the chase, after 1,530 minutes and 17 appearances for Manchester City this season.
- Bazoumana Touré
Bazoumana Touré close to Newcastle after €50m package deal
Newcastle are close to Bazoumana Toure after Fabrizio Romano reported a €50m package deal and a long-term contract for the Hoffenheim winger.
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Marcus RashfordMarcus Rashford return splits Manchester United after Maguire backs him
Harry Maguire backs Marcus Rashford’s return as Paul Scholes wants him gone, with United weighing a reunion after his 14 goals and 14 assists for Barcelona.
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Folarin BalogunFolarin Balogun's World Cup form sharpens the Monaco transfer race
Folarin Balogun has 3 World Cup goals in 3 games as Monaco weigh bids and Premier League interest grows around the striker.
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Harry KaneHarry Kane Barcelona contact points to Bayern stay, not a transfer breakthrough
Barcelona contacted Harry Kane’s representatives, but reporting suggests the Bayern Munich striker wants to stay in Munich and negotiate a new contract.