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Sky Sports say Liverpool have £69m deal agreed for Ekitike

Liverpool have taken a major step toward securing Hugo Ekitike, with Sky Sports reporting that we’ve agreed a fixed fee of £69 million with Eintracht Frankfurt for the French striker.

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'A bit steep'- Journo pours cold water on Tottenham interest in Premier League talent

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to quickly resolve the Morgan Gibbs-White saga. Spurs triggered the creative midfielder’s £60million release clause, before Nottingham Forest claimed it was an ‘illegal approach’.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 20

'I am told' – Matt Law provides interesting update on Joao Felix’s future amid Benfica interest

Portuguese giants Benfica aren’t the only club interested in Chelsea attacker Joao Felix according to journalist Matt Law. Chelsea have already made three signings this summer in Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro, with more new faces expected to follow.

Sassuolo News / Football Italia / July 20

Lauriente’s 20m Sunderland move collapses

Armand Lauriente travelled to England to undergo medical tests with Sunderland, but according to several sources, his move has collapsed, so the winger is returning to Sassuolo.

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Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / July 20

Inter Milan Target Increasingly Likely To Remain At Parma Unless Francesco Acerbi Departs

It is becoming increasingly likely that Inter Milan will miss out on signing Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni this summer, despite strong interest. As

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / July 20

Barcelona to land €10m income boost courtesy of Lamine Yamal

Barcelona must continue to raise funds in order to be able to return to La Liga’s 1:1 rule, which will allow new signings to be registered. Their expected return to the Spotify Camp Nou for the upcoming season will help massively in this regard, but before that, they are projected to net a very nice income from shirt sales.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / July 20

Juventus winger one step away from sealing Ligue 1 move

Juventus winger Timothy Weah is on the cusp of making his return to France through the gates of Olympique Marseille. The 25-year-old has been in Turin since making the move from LOSC Lille in the summer of 2023, arriving as a replacement for Juan Cuadarao.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 20

Man United and Newcastle pounce on Kolo Muani as Juventus talks stall

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Manchester United and Newcastle have joined Chelsea in the race for Randal Kolo Muani, as talks between PSG and Juventus are stalling.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 20

'Remains an option'- Fabrizio Romano reveals how Chelsea feel about €65m rated transfer target

Chelsea “really like” and “appreciate” RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Blues have been busy this summer and have already three attacking signings in Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 20

PAOK boss hails ‘super player’ Taylor as Yamada arrives at Paradise

Greg Taylor’s new manager hailed him as ‘super player’ after the defender made his first appearance for PAOK since leaving Celtic… After six trophy-laden years at the Hoops, during which he collected 11 domestic trophies, the Scotland international sealed a summer transfer to the Thessaloniki side.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / July 20

Galatasaray Cool Interest In Inter Milan Goalkeeper As Negotiations Begin For Manchester City Star Ederson

Galatasaray have opened negotiations with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper Ederson, as they cool their interest in Inter Milan’s Yann Sommer. As reported by Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, and via FCInterNews.it, the Istanbul club are pushing ahead with a move for Ederson and hope to finalise a deal for the Brazil international shortly.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 20

Report: Premier League club ready to step up pursuit of 19 g/a Chelsea ace

Aston Villa are ready to step up their pursuit of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson according to Football Insider. Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge has been questioned following the arrival of both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, with the latter making an instant impact.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 20

'Made direct contact' – Fabrizio Romano shares new update on future of €40m rated Chelsea ace

Atletico Madrid have made contact with the camp of Renato Veiga, and he’s keen on the move according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea have been busy this summer and have made three signings so far in Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 20

Bayern to return for Diaz as Liverpool plan next steps: Romano

Liverpool are once again facing pressure from Bayern Munich over Luis Diaz, with Fabrizio Romano on X confirming the German club are set to make another bid for the Colombian.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / July 20

Report: 'Fantastic' 29-year-old England international now on Man United transfer wishlist

Manchester United are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of the Aston Villa striker, Ollie Watkins. The 29-year-old England International is now on the Manchester United shortlist along with Benjamin Sesko and Nicolas Jackson.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 20

Frankfurt name record price as Liverpool agreement reached for Ekitike: Ornstein

Liverpool have reached the outline of an agreement to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, as reported by David Ornstein via The Athletic, with the final details expected to be completed in the coming days.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 20

Man United ‘interest’ reported in 27-year-old South American, deal ‘difficult’ for Euro giants now

Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan has been linked with a move to AC Milan in recent weeks, but there has been mention of potential interest from Manchester United as well. The Italian giants are hoping to sign him as a replacement for Theo Hernandez.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 20

New Chelsea star must shake off this one negative stat in his first season with Blues

It’s the 20th day in July – time to check out how our number 20 is getting on this month. Joao Pedro has only just walked into the door at Chelsea – he’s yet to set foot at Cobham, let alone Stamford Bridge – but he already feels like an integral part of the team and the project.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / July 20

Report: Man United take one step closer to landing La Liga ace with verbal agreement

Manchester United are closing in on the capture of Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra this summer. According to Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo, they have secured a verbal agreement with the player, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince his club as well.

Schalke 04 News / Field Level Media / July 20