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Ornstein drops transfer bombshell, Tottenham target wants to join rivals after late U-turn

Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, and Tottenham Hotspur were hoping to secure his signature.

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Atalanta loan Godfrey to Sheffield United, Cagliari ask for Palestra

Atalanta have released Ben Godfrey to join Sheffield United on loan, while Cagliari are in talks with Marco Palestra. Sky Sport Italia have footage of Godfrey flying out to English soil this evening, where his medical is planned tomorrow.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 20

Bologna buy Zortea from Cagliari

Bologna have completed the purchase of Nadir Zortea from Cagliari in a deal believed to be worth circa €7.5m. The 26-year-old can play on the right or left, in defence or a more advanced wing-back role.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / August 20

Sky journalist reveals Hojlund’s most likely destination as suitor opens talks with Man Utd

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund could be destined to make his return to Italian football after two underwhelming years at Old Trafford. The Denmark international cost the club’s coffers £72 million when making the move from Atalanta in the summer of 2023.

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FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / August 20

Agreement signed: Barcelona secure Spotify Camp Nou fallback option

There are many doubts about whether Barcelona will be able to make their return to the Spotify Camp Nou in September, which has been their intention in recent weeks.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / August 20

'Best is yet to come'- Brennan Johnson backs resurgent Tottenham star to stand and deliver

Tottenham forward Richarlison is finally living up to the expectations after a brilliant display against Burnley in the Premier League. The Brazil international has not had an easy time at N17 following his switch from Everton in 2022.

Aston Villa News / Football Italia / August 20

Bailey suffers injury during first Roma training session

Leon Bailey got off to the worst possible start in his Roma career, sustaining a muscular injury in his first training session after the transfer from Aston Villa.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / August 20

Local media confirms Tottenham enquiry for £26m-rated 'animal', four other PL clubs linked

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an enquiry for Marc Casado from Barcelona at the start of the summer transfer window. They are yet to follow up on the enquiry with an official offer to sign the 21-year-old.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / August 20

Pioli: ‘Fiorentina motivated for Conference League, Beltran left out’

Stefano Pioli assures Fiorentina are ‘motivated’ for tomorrow’s Conference League play-off against Ukrainian team Polissya, but confirms Lucas Beltran was left out due to transfer activity.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / August 20

Miretti makes a request to Juventus after talks with Napoli

Fabio Miretti’s future has been one of the recurring storylines of this transfer window, with Napoli pushing to secure his signature after his successful loan spell at Genoa.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / August 20

'Just the beginning'- New Tottenham signing ready to ‘deliver’ following impressive PL debut

Tottenham fans can be happy that the club have managed to sign a Premier League-proven star in Mohammed Kudus in the summer. The Ghana international has immense potential to be on the best wingers in the league, and just needs the right environment and system to flourish in.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / August 20

Team’s Up – Adam Idah starts, Arne Engels on Bench

Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic team to start against Kairat in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff at Celtic Park this evening. The

Rayo Vallecano News / SempreInter.com / August 20

Report – Rayo Vallecano To Pull Out Of Talks For Inter Milan & Argentina Defender

Problems keep piling up for Inter Milan, with Rayo Vallecano set to withdraw from talks to sign Tomas Palacios. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Spaniards are drifting away, leaving Inter with fewer options to offload their flop.

'over £200,000-a-week'- New contract puts world-class Tottenham star in elite company

Tottenham fans are enduring a perfect week after the club keeps on giving good news one after the other. It all started with Thomas Frank registering his first win of the new Premier League season against Burnley.

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Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 20

Report – France Starlet To Stay At Monaco Amid Inter Milan Passive Approach

Sought-after forward Maghnes Akliouche will reportedly stay at Monaco as Inter Milan failed to concretize their interest. According to L’Equipe via FCInterNews, the 23-year-old is on the verge of spending another season at Stade Louis II.

Charlotte FC News / Field Level Media / August 20

Charlotte transferring D Adilson Malanda to Middlesbrough

Charlotte FC announced the transfer of defender Adilson Malanda to English second-tier side Middlesbrough FC on Wednesday. The 23-year-old French center back will stay on loan at Charlotte for the remainder of the MLS season before departing for a reported $8 million fee plus add-ons.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 20

Report: Arne Slot has sent FSG a very firm message regarding ‘monster’ Liverpool player

According to reports from Spain, Arne Slot has sent a very clear message to the Liverpool hierarchy regarding one player in his current squad. In the last

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 20

Will Faulks: Higher expectations mean deeper disappointment – but no need to panic yet

This is a syndication of the article originally published for the BBC, here. Chelsea went into Sunday’s game against Crystal Palace on the back of a busy and successful summer which had built a rising tide of expectation around a team that finally looked to be coming together.

Fire acquire D Joel Waterman from CF Montreal

The Chicago Fire acquired veteran defender Joel Waterman from CF Montreal on Wednesday, both clubs announced. In exchange for the 29-year-old Canadian center back, Montreal receives up to $600,000 in general allocation money.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 20

'99% chance' Chelsea sign new player in this position says former player

Gus Poyet is a charismatic chap it was interesting to read his interview with TribalFootball looking back at Chelsea’s first weekend of Premier League football.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 20

Offer submitted: Newcastle take transfer step which could have huge implications for Liverpool

Newcastle United have made it clear that they won’t be selling Alexander Isak to Liverpool unless they were to make attacking reinforcements of their own, and even then it’d require the Reds to make them a sufficiently tempting offer.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 20

Oliver Glasner drops Marc Guehi team news hint for European clash amid Liverpool transfer talks

As Crystal Palace prepare for their Conference League play-off first leg against Fredrikstad on Thursday night, their captain Marc Guehi has been at the epicentre of intense transfer speculation.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 20

Romano announces 'massive move' which secures 22 year old to Chelsea’s sister club

The transfer window is reaching an exciting climax at Chelsea, and the same is true at their sister club Strasbourg, where there was a lot of work to do.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / August 20

Rico Lewis will remain at Manchester City as he agrees on a long-term contract extension with the club

Last week saw Rico Lewis linked with a surprise move to Nottingham Forest. Jack Gaughan reported that Forest were eager to add Lewis to their squad. Speaking after Manchester City’s win over Wolves, Lewis declared that he had no interest in leaving Manchester City.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 20

Arsenal Defender Set For Exit As AC Milan And Porto Circle

Jakub Kiwior may have played his final game for Arsenal if the latest reports hold any truth. Following a successful summer transfer window in which Arsenal have made six quality signings, the focus has now shifted to outgoings, with hopes that a seventh arrival will follow.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 20

Newcastle at a crossroads as Liverpool prepares record bid for Alexander Isak

The Alexander Isak transfer saga has intensified over the past 24 hours, with the Newcastle United striker making his position unmistakably clear.

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Soccer News / Extratime Talk / August 20

Crystal Palace Accelerate Pursuit For ‘Very Bright’ Midfielder To Replace Eberechi Eze

Crystal Palace have had an eventful start to the 2025/26 season, which has seen them win the Community Shield title after defeating Liverpool. They kicked