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KIERAN GILL: Xabi Alonso says he chose a Chelsea squad that had the 'desire to play' and decided he could not select Enzo Fernandez after speaking privately with the Manchester City target. Fernandez was missing from the match-day selection for Thursday's Carabao Cup win over Luton Town. That was despite Alonso insisting the day before that he would use the Argentinian‚ 25. Fernandez's absence immediately sparked speculation that City had opened club-to-club talks surrounding a potential £120million transfer. However‚ Chelsea sources on Thursday night insisted after defeating Luton that they were still awaiting a formal approach.
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Jude Bellingham‚ Jose Mourinho and Harry Kane all stand in Arsenal's way as they seek to go one better than last season's Champions League final defeat. The Premier League winners have been handed a tricky looking path to the knockout stages - along with rivals Manchester City - following a draw overseen by Gunners legend Thierry Henry in Monaco which could also prompt a return to England for Mason Greenwood. Mikel Arteta's side will be keen to dispel the heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Paris Saint-Germain however‚ there will no be no easy route to the final at the home of Atletico Madrid.
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That's one way to shut people up. Don't score enough goals for £85million? Score one 11 minutes after coming on to the pitch. Don't create enough? Grab an assist three minutes later. As debut cameos go‚ Savio and Roberto De Zerbi could have asked for little more.
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Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola in a package which could reach £120million. Barcola‚ 23‚ has been a long-term target of Liverpool this summer but this week they made checks on Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr and also held discussions for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh. The deal will be the biggest of the summer transfer window so far‚ eclipsing Chelsea's £117m move for Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
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Cristiano Ronaldo shares special moment with former Real Madrid player who couldn't believe he was next to him
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“Next 24 to 48 hours” could give Liverpool major boost‚ transfer target's price tag has “definitely dropped”
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Five players who featured on the opening weekend but could still be on the move
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CHRIS WHEELER AT THE MKM STADIUM: Well‚ Michael Carrick did say it was ridiculous to suggest Manchester United had been given an easy start to the season away at Hull City. Even in his worst nightmares‚ however‚ Carrick couldn't have foreseen this: an opening-day humiliation at the hands of a team that sneaked through the Championship play-offs in May.
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“I could have moved to another English club” - Ederson finally breaks silence over collapsed Manchester United move
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MIKE KEEGAN: Marcus Rashford has left Manchester United officials 'seriously impressed' following his return to the club after his loan spell at Barcelona. Insiders at United's training ground say the 28-year-old‚ who made his first appearance for his boyhood club for 20 months on Saturday‚ has fully embraced what could be viewed as a tricky situation and has been working relentlessly in sessions. There is a growing belief within Old Trafford that Rashford will remain at the club beyond the end of the transfer window and‚ should that be the case‚ there is cautious optimism over what could be a new chapter in a long‚ and not always-smooth United career. The likelihood of Rashford remaining in Manchester increases with each day that passes‚ although more than a fortnight remains to the closure of the transfer window.
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Six Premier League players who could be shifted to Saudi Arabia before the transfer window shuts
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JACK GAUGHAN: Even when signing his final new contract in November 2024‚ Pep Guardiola knew that change would soon be necessary at Manchester City. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak could feel their time together coming to a close during a meeting in Abu Dhabi to decide on an extension amid the worst run of results throughout Guardiola's gilded career.
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MIKE KEEGAN: Talks are ongoing over a deal that could value the club at £5bn - although whether an agreement can be struck remains to be seen. It is understood that discussions have been taking place on and off for the last two years amid differences in strategy between the two American groups who joined forces to buy the club in a forced sale from Roman Abramovich for £2.5bn with a further commitment of a £1.75bn investment in 2022. While Clearlake owns 61.5 per cent‚ it shares joint control with Boehly‚ who is close to the end of a five-year term as chairman. Next May‚ that role will switch to Clearlake.
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Atletico Madrid move into position for Premier League striker who could be a perfect match for them