Even though there was some confusion over the deal on Wednesday night, Laurens is very confident that Cucurella will complete his move to CHELSEA. It was 0: 53. There is a lot of gossip surrounding the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk keeps you up to date on all the latest gossip. According to The Telegraph, the two clubs are going to sit down and talk about a double move for Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. According to the report, new owner Todd Boehly continues to back manager Thomas Tuchel, and after it was reported that the Blues were interested in both Benjamin Sesko and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, it seems as though they are now. The 25-year-old is going to be sold by Barcelona this summer, having agreed an 85m total fee with Manchester United. The Netherlands international did not want to join United, but he is said to be more open to the idea of joining the Blues due to the fact that they play in the European Championship. The man who scored 11 goals in 17 LaLiga appearances for Barcelona last season appears to be at the top of the list of replacements for Romelu. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha were brought in by Barcelona this summer, so he could be surplus to requirements. - ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)
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- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access Fabrizio Romano said that a new meeting had been held with the representatives of Kostic. The Bianconeri will continue talks with the German club over a fee after the final details are completed regarding personal terms, while West ham had previously been credited with interest. golazos soon to be brought to you by Mรฉnder Garcรญa pic.twitter.com/5X6iBRPo1t ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ โ๏ธ ยซ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น๐น ยป #BienvenueSurMars ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ธpic.twitter.com/c9modD5FSoTOP STORY: Chelsea to return for De Jong, keen on Aubameyang
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21.28 BST: With practically the rest of MLS announcing new Designated Player signings today, Minnesota United didn't want to be outdone, and have confirmed the arrival of Mender Garcia from Colombian outfit Once Caldas. The 24-year-old has directly contributed to 30 goals in his 112 appearances for the club, and joins the Loons on an 18-month contract with options for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.21.12 BST: Marseille have announced the signing of 29-year-old midfielder Jordan Veretout from AS Roma, who added Georginio Wijnaldum to help pave the way for the France international to return to Ligue 1. Veretout last played in his home country with Saint-Etienne in 2016-17 while on loan from Aston Villa.
Sport writes that Memphis Depay is willing to leave Barcelona if an agreement can be reached with Bianconeri. The Bianconeri would prefer a loan deal for the 28-year-old Netherlands forward that could include an obligation to make the transfer permanent according to reports.
20.39 BST: Gabon striker Denis Bouanga has joined LAFC as their newest Designated Player, the MLS club announced on Friday. The 27-year-old leaves recently relegated Saint-Etienne after three seasons, directly contributing to 39 goals in 96 Ligue 1 appearances for the club.
Denis Bouanga is Black & Gold.
๐ @BouangaDenis joins #LAFC as a Designated Player.
โ LAFC (@LAFC) August 5, 2022
According to the Telegraph's Mike McGrath, confidence is growing at the two clubs as discussions continue over a move for the German. According to reports, the Germany international is focused on returning to his former club and playing time over any concerns about a reduction in salary as he is in talks with the Bundesliga side.
20.06 BST: West Ham United have signed left-sided player Maxwel Cornet from recently relegated Burnley, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international can play on the wing or as a left-back and wing-back, and has signed a five-year contract with the east London club.
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Real Madrid and Getafe are talking about a deal for Juanmi Latasa, according to a report. Despite being seen as a potential replacement for Benzema, the 21-year-old will instead be allowed to move on, and it is reported that he would be interested in playing regularly in LaLiga.
19.33 BST: AS Roma have signed Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain with an option to make the move permanent, the Serie A side have announced. The 31-year-old moved to the French capital on a free transfer from Liverpool just last summer, but found opportunities limited at the Parc des Princes, and is now the latest addition to Jose Mourinho's ambitious team, who've already added Paulo Dybala and Nemanja Matic on free transfers this summer. Read the full story.
๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ | Georginio Wijnaldum ๐บ๐ณ๐ฑWe are delighted to confirm the signing of the renowned central midfielder!In conjunction with partners around the world, the club continues to use its platform to raise awareness of missing children. โค๏ธ
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19.16 BST: D.C. United have signed Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke, the MLS club announced on Friday. The 31-year-old Belgium international joins as a Designated Player, signing a contract through 2024 with an option to return for the 2025 season.
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D.C. United sign Belgian forward @chrisbenteke from Crystal Palace.#DCU || #VamosUnited
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According to CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have made an offer worth more than $65m for the centre-back. The 21-year-old is said to be Thomas Tuchel's top target for the remainder of the transfer window, with the Blues prepared to improve their offer if it is rejected by the Foxes.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Dries Mertens has received a proposal from Galatasaray. There is an option of an extension if the Super Lig side qualify for the playoffs next season. The former Napoli forward scored 11 goals in 30 appearances for the club in the next two years.
According to MLSsoccer.com's Tom Bogert, D.C. United have an agreement in place to sign Christian Benteke. The report says Rooney's team got the deal over the line just before the deadline. He made over 300 appearances in the English premier league and contributed to over 100 goals.
According to Foot Mercato's Santi Aouna, Belotti will meet with AS Roma on Saturday to discuss his future. The 28-year-old has been out of contract since his deal with Torino expired earlier this summer, and Jose Mourinho has been keen to acquire him as cover for Tammy Abraham.
17.00 BST: FC Cincinnati have signed United States centre-back Matt Miazga from Chelsea, the MLS club confirmed on Friday. The 27-year-old New York Red Bulls academy graduate joins Cincy on a three-and-a-half-year contract, using Targeted Allocation Money, with an option to extend the deal through the 2026 season.
The one you've ๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ all been waiting for. ๐#FCCincy have acquired Matt Miazga from @ChelseaFC.
โ FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) August 5, 2022
The MLS transfer window technically closed on Thursday, but there are still several deals to be announced. According to MLSsoccer.com, Real Salt Lake are going to sign Costa Rica defender Bryan Oviedo, who spent the past three seasons with FC Copenhagen after seven years in England.
There is a 40m move to be made by Amadou Onana.
Ahead of his proposed move toEverton, Julien Laurens compares Amadou Onana to other players.
The Daily Mail is reporting that AS Roma forward Justin Kluivert is going to be signed by Cottagers.
Kluivert, the son of Patrick Kluivert, spent the last two years on loan at Nice andRB Leipzig.
According to reports, West Ham are also interested in the Dutch player.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that the club are out of the hospital in terms of their financial situation, as they unveiled Robert Lewandowski.
Exactly one year after Lionel Messi left Barcelona due to financial problems, the club presented the two-time leading scorer with a new shirt.
"A year ago, sadly, we had to announce an unwanted situation as a result of the club's economic situation, but a year has passed and we can say that we are turning things around," Laporta said.
In August, Laporta claimed that the board had inherited a club record debt of 1.35 billion, but the sale of assets this summer has allowed the club to spend over 150 million in the transfer window.
The other new signings are yet to be registered
Laporta said that they had worked hard to register all of the players. We are waiting for the decision. I think we have done everything they wanted.
"It's not right that someone is criticized for leaving early after a game when other people are involved," said ten Hag.
It was unacceptable that the players left before the end of the Rayo game, said Ten Hag. The Dutch player hit back at the unfair treatment of the Portuguese star because he was not the only one to leave.
"Now I have to point, those who left, there were many players who left, that is not right, so do your research and make out many players left," Ten Hag said. You correct them, then move on. We have said enough about it. I said it wasn't right.
Ten Hag is short of options up front due to the lack of playing time forRonaldo.
"I'm happy with the whole team, we're working well, good culture, and the guy is working hard," Ten Hag said. I'm happy to have someone like that. I told you before that we have a top goal scorer and we stick to the plan.
According to sources, United are still looking for a player before the deadline. Ten Hag insists he is happy with his squad, even though a move for Frenkie de Jong is still going on.
The day Lionel Messi left Barcelona was August 5, 2011. We looked at the impact of the star's move to Paris Saint-Germain on both clubs and on him.
"The warning signs were there in Salzburg," one club executive told ESPN. "That was when it became clear things were complicated.
"As the hours passed, everything went pear-shaped until the point that the vice-president, Rafa Yuste, and Laporta had a series of calls with Jorge, Messi's dad and agent. Those conversations were intense -- the tone of them didn't go down well with anyone. When the expedition returned to Barcelona from Salzburg, it was all over. At around 6 p.m. through a statement from the club on Aug. 5, the chapter closed on the greatest player in Barca's history."
Messi's sudden departure was all the more remarkable given he'd already agreed to terms on a new contract with a 50% pay cut to help Barca economically, given that his previous deal had actually expired on June 30. On Aug. 5, Jorge was flying into Barcelona from Argentina to finalise the deal.
"Jorge had a meeting early in the afternoon with Laporta and a notary from Barcelona to go over the two-year contract and sign the documents," a source involved in the negotiations explained to ESPN. "Talks had been long, but with the election of Laporta in March, everything seemed fine. But when Jorge landed, he received a call from Laporta: 'Jorge, don't go to the notary, the club's situation is not the best and we're not going to be able to sign the agreement, I am so sorry.' Then Jorge phoned his son to relay the news to him."
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12.17 BST: Chelsea have signed Marc Cucurella from Brighton and Hove Albion, it was announced on Friday.
A deal worth an initial ยฃ56m has been signed by Cucurella.
Cucurella, who was wanted by Manchester City, handed in a transfer request but the two clubs couldn't agree on a transfer fee. According to sources, City weren't willing to pay the asking price for the transfer, which allowed the other team to fight for his signature.
According to sources, City were only interested in signing the Spain left-back if the asking transfer fee was reduced.
The defender has moved to the Seagulls on a temporary basis.
There will be no more signings for the sake of replacing injured players, according to the manager of the team.
They have signed several players this summer, but they have also been hit by injuries.
In a news conference on Friday, the manager said he wouldn't be rushed into making any signings to cover for the injured players.
On Saturday lunchtime, the new season will begin with a visit to newly promoted Cottagers.
"We have too many injuries," he said. There has been no change in the new signings. There are unlucky circumstances. Diogo got injured and we started with that. There was a training situation. He may be able to train next week. We don't know how long it will take but he is out for a while.
We can't solve the issues we have with a transfer. It doesn't make sense to us right now. The transfer window is open.
According to The Guardian, Forest have made a club-record offer to sign Morgan Gibbs- White.
He scored 11 goals in 35 league appearances in the Championship last year. The England U21 international is a target for both Forest and Crystal Palace.
The signing of Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin broke Forest's transfer record, but they are prepared to go higher to get the player they want.
Tuchel spoke about Cucurella during the news conference
Cucurella is set to join the club for an initial ยฃ56m, with a possible ยฃ7m in add-ons, and will be joined by Levi Colwell.
Tuchel said that it's not finished yet. The paperwork is in progress and we hope to have it done before noon. It might give Levi Colwell a chance to find a new place to play.
11.00 BST: Chelsea have signed Sweden international winger Johanna Rytting Kaneyrd from BK Hacken on a three-year deal.
Kaneyrd, 25, scored 15 times in 55 appearances for Hacken and is the fifth summer signing by Emma Hays.
Johanna had an unbelievable season in Sweden last year, and we've been watching her grow over the last year. She is the profile player that we have been looking for. Johanna is going to be a great addition to the team and we are looking forward to her career there.
Luis Albert could return to Sevilla after six seasons with Lazio.
Luis Alberto is a Biancoceleste player. He wants to return to Sevilla, the club he left in the summer of 2013) to play for.
For the second year in a row, Luis Alberto wants to end his career in Spain. I do not know if I will have him at the beginning of September. He is an intelligent man.
In 35 league appearances, Luis Alberto scored five goals and set up 11 others.
The manager of Manchester City admits he doesn't know if Bernardo Silva will stay at the club after the transfer window closes.
Although Silva is wanted by Barcelona, he says he only wants to keep happy players and that he doesn't want to lose them.
City are yet to receive an offer for Silva, but they are not sure if he will leave before the deadline.
The desire of the players is the most important thing according to the coach. I would like players to be happy. I want him to be here but I don't know what will happen.
I won't be able to stop the desires of the people if he leaves because football is like this. It is not long when you are a football player.
Alex Telles, a Brazilian left-back from Manchester United, joined Sevilla on a season long loan.
He said that he had seen Sevilla before and that he did not think twice about it. I think I'm in a good place to play football. I didn't have a single doubt. I'm here because of the confidence the Sevilla coach gave me.
My goal is to play in the World Cup, and Sevilla has given me the chance to do my job with confidence." It's a very important year and I want to compete. I came here because it gives me the chance to play in Europe's premier club competition. The league looks strong. It's different from the other tournaments I've played in, but with the experience I have, I think it's going to be a productive year. I expect good things from LaLiga.
The player is expected to sign a long term contract with the club.
One of the hottest prospects to come from the club's youth academy in recent years has caught the attention of some of Europe's top teams.
The 21-year-old made 47 appearances for Barcelona in his first season with the club.
He can sign a contract longer than three years if he turns 18 in August. There are small details that need to be closed out, but we will resolve them. There will be no change at Barcelona.
Barcelona missed out on signing Cesar Azpilicueta, but are still trying to sign Marcos Alonso.
Ahead of the start of the season, Azpilicueta signed a new contract with the club.
According to the report, Barcelona have turned their attention to Alonso. With Cucurella expected to join the Blues, the doors will be open for Alonso to leave.
The Spanish left-back Alonso wants to join the Catalan club. Fali Ramadani met with executives from Barcelona to discuss his client's possible arrival.
Antonio Conte used Manchester United's last summer window as a warning for those expecting a title challenge, despite the fact that Spurs brought in new players.
Spurs have signed six new players since the start of the season, including Richarlison, Yves Bissouma and Ivan Perisic, as they look to build on last season's fourth-placed finish in the premier league.
Spurs' last top-flight title came in 1961, while United's troubles serve as a prime example of how difficult it is to get closer to Manchester City.
When asked how Spurs could close the gap on the league's top two, he said it was a mistake. You're talking about a team that won the European Championship two years ago. It is a large group.
They won the World Cup last year. There is a group of top teams. There is a person in this group that I think is related to me. They should be considered in this position because they want to stay there.
There is also United. Football is equal to two. Despite the transfer market, United finished sixth. They finished second last season.
They tried to win the league with the transfer market. You need to pay attention to what I have to say. It is difficult to win in England but we want to be competitive and improve on last season.
The decision not to have surgery on his knee affects his World Cup status.
According to Sport, Barcelona are interested in landing Thomas Me Unier. After missing out on the acquisition of Cesar Azpilicueta, who signed a new two-year deal withChelsea on Thursday, the Blaugrana are now stepping up their chase for the 30-year-old. It is reported that Manchester United were interested in him, but the LaLiga side are now expected to advance talks with a player they want to use as an attacking right-back.
According to Foot Mercato, the signing of Houssem Aouar is going to be a fight between the two teams. According to reports, Lyon are looking for a fee in the region of 15m to part ways with the player. Aouar played in 36 games in the French league.
According to The Guardian, Maxwel is about to sign a deal with West Ham United. The 25-year-old versatile winger is believed to have a release clause of over 17 million pounds after the Clarets were demoted to the Championship. It looks like the Hammers have won the race to land the player.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, a proposal has been made to sign Merten. A two-year deal has been offered to the 35-year-old forward by the Bianconeri, who is currently a free agent. The Belgium international is being watched by Galatasaray as well.
Foot Mercato reports that Crystal Palace are interested in signing Ilaix Moriba. The 19-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Valencia, has already been in touch with Patrick Vieira. He played just 90 minutes of football for them across five substitute appearances.
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