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Manchester United Transfer Talk: Emi Martinez, Jadon Sancho

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Former Manchester United central defender Victor Lindelof is joining Aston Villa. But the transfer window connections between United and Villa do not stop there. Goalkeeper Emil Martinez was left out of the Villa squad that faced Crystal Palace on Sunday night, in what is the final Premier League fixture before the international break. Martinez was withdrawn due to transfer … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Emi Martinez, Jadon Sancho

Former Man United Defender Victor Lindelof Joins Aston Villa

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Since Victor Lindelof left Manchester United in June we haven't heard much chatter about where he might go next. Today, on summer transfer window deadline day eve, we finally found out. The 31-year-old Swedish central defender is joining Aston Villa on a free transfer, in what will be a two-year deal, with an option for a third. You can see below the tweet from Fabrizio … [Read more...] about Former Man United Defender Victor Lindelof Joins Aston Villa

Nicolas Jackson Refuses Chelsea Return after Bayern Munich Move Called Off

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When it comes to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, this is a transfer saga has taken a decidedly contentious turn. Chelsea had agreed to loan the forward out to Bayern Munich, on a deal that includes an option to buy for €65m. The former Villarreal man flew out to Bavaria, to finalize the move yesterday, but then something substantial happened which changed the club's mind. … [Read more...] about Nicolas Jackson Refuses Chelsea Return after Bayern Munich Move Called Off

Alejandro Garnacho Joins Chelsea; Reducing Man United ‘Bomb Squad’ to Four

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It's an extremely busy final hours of the summer transfer window for Chelsea FC. Alejandro Garnacho has officially joined Chelsea FC, ending a transfer saga that had long passed the point of tedium. However, the situation with Nicolas Jackson, which we thought had wrapped up yesterday, is only getting more complicated. We'll cover both narratives, starting with Garnacho … [Read more...] about Alejandro Garnacho Joins Chelsea; Reducing Man United ‘Bomb Squad’ to Four

Christopher Nkunku Joins AC Milan on a €42m Deal

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Chelsea are showing the world exactly how it's done, when it comes to jettisoning surplus to requirements players. That's a key part of winning the summer transfer window- the sales can be just as important, if not more so, than the buys. Even though they don't get the same amount of attention). Injury prone forward Christopher Nkunku has officially joined AC Milan on a … [Read more...] about Christopher Nkunku Joins AC Milan on a €42m Deal

Nicolas Jackson Set to Join Bayern Munich on £13m Loan Move

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Chelsea FC are doing a good job of off-loading their deadwood as the summer transfer window comes to a close. Nicolas Jackson, who we will cover here, is going to Bayern Munich on a season long loan. Christopher Nkunku, who we covered here in this post, has officially joined AC Milan on a permanent switch. Getting back to Jackson, Chelsea have struck a deal with the Bavarian … [Read more...] about Nicolas Jackson Set to Join Bayern Munich on £13m Loan Move

Phil Simms: Some of the Funnier Social Media Jokes Made at His Expense

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Every time commentator Phil Simms. calls a game, social media lights up with viewers ripping into him. I actually find Simms to be...well, he's not the greatest commentator ever, but he's also not the worst. He can be mildly entertaining at times, and sometimes articulate in his opinions. Although I must admit analysis is definitely not his strong suit. You don't exactly get … [Read more...] about Phil Simms: Some of the Funnier Social Media Jokes Made at His Expense

Aston Villa Team News, Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace

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From a selection standpoint, it's good news, bad news for Aston Villa manager Unai Emery as his side prepares to take on Crystal Palace this Sunday. Boubacar Kamara suffered a thigh injury last weekend, and although Emery hasn't ruled him out, as of yet, reports seem to indicate that he won't return to action until after the international break. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace