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Real Madrid Signs Mariano Diaz, Gives Him Cristiano's No. 7 Shirt

Aug 30, 2018 10:11 AM

Real Madrid has agreed to a $35 million deal to sign Mariano Diaz back from Lyon.

Mariano left Real Madrid for Lyon for $9.3 million a year ago.

Mariano is Real Madrid's first attacking signing since Cristiano Ronaldo left for Juventus.

Real Madrid will assign No. 7 to Mariano, which was previously worn by Ronaldo.

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Tags: Lyon, Real Madrid, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Monaco Signs Benjamin Henrichs From Leverkusen For $23M

Aug 30, 2018 9:51 AM

Monaco has signed Benjamin Henrichs from Bayer Leverkusen for €20 million ($23 million).

Henrichs is a 21-year-old right back who can also play on the left and in midfield.

"I am very proud to be involved with AS Monaco, a top European club for many years, and I will do everything I can to adapt quickly and help the team achieve many victories, with the staff and my new teammates," Henrichs said.

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Tags: Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho Pursued Transfer For Lucas Moura

Aug 29, 2018 11:25 AM

Lucas Moura scored two goals for Tottenham Hotspur in their 3-0 win at Manchester United on Monday.

Both Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson wanted to sign Moura for United in past windows.

Ferguson pursued Moura in 2012 before Paris Saint-Germain outbid United.

in 2016, Lucas’ own agent Wagner Ribeiro revealed that Jose Mourinho was also showing an interest in signing him.

Ribeiro declared that Mourinho wanted his man while at Real Madrid, and carried his interest over to Old Trafford.

“Who called Lucas Moura there [to Real Madrid]? It wasn’t Florentino Perez who wanted Lucas Moura, it was Mourinho,” said Ribeiro.

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Tags: Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Lucas Torreira's Agent Wishes Client Would Have Gone To Napoli

Aug 29, 2018 10:52 AM

The agent for Lucas Torreira says he wishes his client could have joined Napoli instead of Arsenal if Carlo Ancelotti had been appointed sooner.

Napoli had been in talks with Sampdoria about a move for Torreira.

Pablo Bentancur told Radio Crc that he would have loved for his client to work under Ancelotti.

"It's a pity, I'm sorry Ancelotti wasn't there at the start of the negotiation," Bentancur said. "He'd have been a great help for Torreira, he has tremendous international experience. But then Lucas called me and he confirmed to me that negotiations with Arsenal were too advanced for any second thoughts.

"If the Arsenal deal had collapsed then Napoli would have been perfect."

Torreira has yet to start under Unai Emery.

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Tags: Arsenal, Napoli, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Yaya Toure To Join Olympiakos

Aug 29, 2018 10:46 AM

Yaya Toure will join Olympiakos on a free transfer.

Toure played for Olympiakos in 2005-06 before moving to Monaco.

Earlier, Toure's agent Dimitry Seluk claimed the midfielder had passed a medical in London on Tuesday, leading to speculation that he was about to sign for a club in the English capital.

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Tags: Manchester City, Olympiacos, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Roma Sells Kevin Strootman To Marseille For $29M

Aug 28, 2018 11:04 PM

Roma has sold Kevin Strootman to Marseille for €25 million ($29 million).

Strootman made 130 appearances for Roma, scoring 13 goals, since joining from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2013.

Last summer, Strootman extended his contract with Roma until 2022 after persistent reports linking him to a potential move to Manchester United.

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Tags: Marseille, Roma, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Dortmund Signs Paco Alcacer On Loan From Barcelona

Aug 28, 2018 5:46 PM

Borussia Dortmund have signed Paco Alcacer on a one-year loan from Barcelona.

Dortmund paid €2 million for the loan and could keep the 24-year-old for an additional €23 million next summer. 

Alcacer leaves Barcelona two years after joining from Valencia. Having appeared in only 37 La Liga matches since then, he is now hoping to revive his career in Germany.

"I'm looking forward to playing in the Bundesliga, one of the best leagues in the world, and for BVB in front of those incredible fans and the famous Yellow Wall, which is something magical for probably every footballer," Alcacer said.

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Tags: Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Loan, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona Interested In Christian Eriksen

Aug 27, 2018 1:59 PM

Christian Eriksen is looking for a new, improved deal from Tottenham Hotspur and has received interest on the transfer market from Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Eriksen has become one of the world's best creative midfielders.

PSG reportedly could make a £100 million offer to Spurs for Eriksen.

Eriksen joined Spurs from Ajax in 2013.

Barry Glendenning/The Guardian

Tags: Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Barcelona Planning $300M Pursuit Of Mohamed Salah In 2019

Aug 26, 2018 12:31 PM

Barcelona are preparing to pursue Mohamed Salah in 2019, according to Don Balon.

Barcelona reportedly views the 26-year-old Salah as a potential successor to Lionel Messi.

Salah could cost as much as $300 million if Barcelona can convince Liverpool to sell.

Kylian Mbappe is also of interest to Barcelona, but they are more apt to pursue Salah.

Don Balon (via Goal)

Tags: Barcelona, Liverpool, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Real Madrid Hoping PSG Could Be Forced To Sell Kylian Mbappe

Aug 23, 2018 5:33 PM

Real Madrid is waiting to see if Paris Saint-Germain will be sanctioned by UEFA for failing to comply with Financial Fair Play.

If PSG is found to have been in breach of UEFA's rules, they could be forced to sell one of their star players.

With the agreed loan term period for Mbappé ending on Monday, PSG must immediately fulfil their obligation to purchase the player from Monaco for €180 million.

With the transfer markets in Italy and England closed, Real Madrid would be the only club with the power to buy Kylian Mbappe.

Joaquine Maroto/As.com

Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Legal, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Jose Mourinho Annoyed People Blame His System For Paul Pogba's Issues
Paul Pogba would consider leaving United if given the choice.

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Alvaro Morata Insists He Never Considered Leaving Chelsea
Alvaro Morata had a disappointing first season with Chelsea.

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Eden Hazard Confirms He Won't Leave Chelsea This Year
Eden Hazard put his future in doubt following the World Cup.

Sachin Nakrani/The Guardian

Jozy Altidore Receiving Interest From Ligue 1, Serie A Clubs
Jozy Altidore, 28, joined Toronto before the 2015 season.

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Real Madrid Reports Inter To FIFA Over Luka Modric Transfer
Inter were unsuccessful in luring Luka Modric away from Real Madrid this summer.

The Guardian

Claudio Marchisio Leaves Juventus After 25 Years
Claudio Marchisio, 32, was with the club for 25 years.

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Jose Mourinho: I've Never Been So Happy With Paul Pogba
Jose Mourinho has attempted to move on from his war of words with Paul Pogba with comments of support.

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

United Hopeful Of Extending David De Gea
Manchester United is hopeful of signing David de Gea to an extension following Real Madrid's acquisition of Thibaut Courtois.

Rob Dawson/ESPN

Barcelona Decline To Confirm Or Deny Paul Pogba Transfer Reports
Barcelona are reportedly in contact with Paul Pogba's agent.

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Paul Pogba Fears Fine If He Speaks His Mind About United
Paul Pogba has reportedly requested a transfer from United.

The Guardian

PSG Buys Thilo Kehrer From Schalke For $42M
Thilo Kehrer is a 21-year-old center-back who made his debut with Schalke in 2016.

The Guardian

Luka Modric Won't Leave Real Madrid For Inter
Inter was offering a six-year contract worth €10 million per year.

Tomas Roncero/As.com

United Viewed Jose Mourinho's Transfer List As Short-Term Fixes
Manchester United did not follow through with buying Jose Mourinho's transfer targets due to their misgiving about players he had identified.

Daniel Taylor/The Guardian

Everton Signs Yerry Mina, Bernard, Andre Gomes
Everton has made three major signings at the end of the transfer window.

Andy Hunter/The Guardian

Diego Godin Rejects Offer From Manchester United To Stay With Atleti
Manchester United has made a €25 million offer to Atletico Madrid for Diego Godin.

Fabrizio Romano/The Guardian

Ousmane Dembele Confirms He'll Remain With Barcelona
Ousmane Dembele received interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Bleacher Report

Real Madrid Agrees To Buy Thibaut Courtois From Chelsea For $45M
Thibaut Courtois wanted a return to Madrid to spend more time with his two children.

Liam Twomey/ESPN

Arsenal Open To Selling Danny Welbeck, David Ospina, Mohamed Elneny
Danny Welbeck has a year remaining on his deal with Arsenal.

Peter O'Rourke/ESPN

Axel Witsel Rejected United In Favor Of Dortmund
Axel Witsel is joining Dortmund on a $23 million transfer after one season in China.

Goal.com

Chelsea To Pay $92.8M To Athletic For Kepa Arrizabalaga
Real Madrid came close to buying Kepa for only £17.9 million in January.

Dominic Fifield/The Guardian