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Tottenham Transfer Talk: Richarlison, Kevin Danso, Pape Matar Sarr

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It's very early days, to be sure, but Tottenham Hotspur lost their first two league games without scoring a single goal for the first time since 1974. While that is disappointing enough in itself, when you consider that Tottenham have spent £380 million ($514 million) on new players this summer transfer window, it is beyond the pale of unacceptable. Spurs broke the club record … [Read more...] about Tottenham Transfer Talk: Richarlison, Kevin Danso, Pape Matar Sarr

Gabriel Jesus Set to Leave Arsenal, Join Barcelona on £8.6m Deal

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Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is on his way out, this summer, and that's not exactly surprising as he's become more-or-less a fringe player. What is surprising is where he's going, and how much it will cost to send him there. Jesus is due to head to FC Barcelona, to complete his medical, and sign the paperwork on a £8.6m (€10m, $11.7m) transfer deal. Yes, a well know Brazilian … [Read more...] about Gabriel Jesus Set to Leave Arsenal, Join Barcelona on £8.6m Deal

Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Bruno Guimaraes, Jurrien Timber, Ezri Konsa, William Saliba

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta met the media yesterday, and during his session he revealed that summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa could both make their Premier League debuts for their new club on Monday. Given that the opponent on Monday is Aston Villa, this match is even more significant for the latter. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Aston Villa: Bruno Guimaraes, Jurrien Timber, Ezri Konsa, William Saliba

Aston Villa Team News vs Arsenal: Abraham, Gomes, Manzambi, Madjo

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Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham is likely to miss out on the Arsenal match, Monday night, for two reasons. The 28-year-old is reportedly dealing with a groin/hip/pelvic region injury, albeit a minor one. However, there is a bigger reason, as to why he'll miss out this weekend, and it relates to his club future. Just seven months ago, Villa spent about £18 million to bring … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Arsenal: Abraham, Gomes, Manzambi, Madjo

Aston Villa Transfer News: Ollie Watkins, Nicolas Jackson, Emi Martinez, Ibrahim Mbaye

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Aston Villa continue overhauling the roster that claimed the UEFA Europa League title last season. Several of the best players from that trophy winning squad left this summer, with Ollie Watkins now the latest to leave. It would be understandable to call this transfer window a sell-off, but that is not entirely true. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Transfer News: Ollie Watkins, Nicolas Jackson, Emi Martinez, Ibrahim Mbaye

Manchester United Team News vs Ipswich Town: Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, Mason Mount

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Midfielder Carlos Baleba is officially a member of Manchester United, but it will be awhile before he debuts with his new club. "He’s got a little ankle issue," manager Michael Carrick said at his press conference earlier today. "So maybe a couple of weeks or so, maybe three weeks, but we’ll see. But we knew that before, so it's no major issue." … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News vs Ipswich Town: Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, Mason Mount

Chelsea Transfer News: Nicolas Jackson, Emiliano Martinez, Mamadou Sarr

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It is shaping up to be an action-packed final week of the summer transfer window for Chelsea FC. Striker Nicolas Jackson and central defender Mamadou Sarr are on their way out while Emiliano Martinez is on his way in. Let's break it all down, ahead of the Sunday matinee Premier League fixture vs Brighton & Hove Albion. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Transfer News: Nicolas Jackson, Emiliano Martinez, Mamadou Sarr

Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Wesley Fofana

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Will Chelsea midfield maestro Moises Caicedo face his former club, Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday? It could go either way, according to manager Xabi Alonso. Caicedo, dealing with an undisclosed injury issue, is in that 50/50 or "late fitness test" category for this weekend. "He is hopefully training (today) and we are hopeful that he can be involved (Brighton). But we … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Wesley Fofana

Bradley Barcola Finally Set for Liverpool Move as €140m Deal Reached

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Don't you just love it when the most tedious of summer transfer window sagas finally come to an end? Bradley Barcola leaving Paris Saint-Germain and joining Liverpool was most certainly a very protracted transfer narrative. The long hold-up was due to, of course, money; big money. According to ESPN, Barcola will move over on a fee worth €140 million (£120M / $163M), with at … [Read more...] about Bradley Barcola Finally Set for Liverpool Move as €140m Deal Reached