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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Looking To Add Striker Before Window Closes

Jan 30, 2020 12:09 PM

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to add another striker before the close of the January transfer window.

"We need more goalscorers, more goals, someone who wants to break their nose or toe to score. We need more goals, if we get Bruno over the line we've got a boy who will score and create," said Solskjaer after signing Fernandes.

Fernandes could make his Manchester United debut this Saturday against Wolves due to Nemanja Matic's suspension. 

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Giuseppi Rossi In Negotiations With Real Salt Lake

Jan 29, 2020 8:52 PM

Giuseppi Rossi has joined Real Salt Lake's training camp in Phoenix, according to Sam Stejskal of The Athletic.

The two sides are reportedly negotiating a contract.

The 33-year-old Rossi has been out of a contract since leaving Genoa in the 2017-18 season.

Sam Stejskal/The Athletic

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Chelsea Make Contact With Dries Mertens

Jan 29, 2020 12:43 PM

Chelsea are reportedly interested in a move for Dries Mertens.

Frank Lampard is looking to upgrade his attacking options and create competition for Tammy Abraham.

The 32-year-old attacker is out of contract at the end of this season. 

Jacob Steinberg/The Guardian

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United Agree To Buy Bruno Fernandes From Sporting For Up To $88M

Jan 29, 2020 12:11 PM

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP on a transfer that could cost up to €80 million ($88 million).

The deal includes an initial €55 million payment with a further €25 million in variables. Of those, €5 million were related to the player's appearances, another €5 million subject to United's achievements and a further €15 million based on individual awards.

"Manchester United are delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Sporting Clube de Portugal for the transfer of Bruno Fernandes," a United statement read. "The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms."

Barcelona were close to signing Fernandes at one point, but United made a breakthrough in negotiations on Tuesday. 

ESPN

Tags: Manchester United, Sporting Lisbon, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Atleti Close To Purchase Of Edinson Cavani From PSG

Jan 28, 2020 4:39 PM

Atletico Madrid is close to agreement with Paris Saint-Germain on the purchase of Edinson Cavani.

The deal will be worth €15 million plus €3 million in bonuses.

Cavani has already agreed to personal terms with Atleti.

Cavani will leave PSG as the club's record goal scorer with 198 goals in 283 games after six-and-a-half years

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Tags: Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Chelsea To Target Ben Chilwell, Hakim Ziyech Over Summer

Jan 28, 2020 1:01 PM

Chelsea plan on targeting Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech to upgrade their squad this summer. 

Frank Lampard has been given the freedom to rebuild the squad this summer.

Chelsea will also no longer pursue a potential move for Dries Mertens this winter. 

Mark Ogden/ESPN

Tags: Ajax, Chelsea, Leicester City, Transfer Rumor

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Barcelona Could Use Bruno Fernandes To Complete Rodrigo Move

Jan 28, 2020 12:57 PM

Barcelona have been linked with a surprise move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Fernandes has previously been linked with Manchester United, though discussions stalled over a transfer fee.

Barcelona would reportedly sign Fernandes, and loan the player to Valencia in exchange for Rodrigo.

Moises Llorens & Sam Marsden/ESPN

Tags: Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Valencia, Transfer Rumor

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Roma Closing In On Carles Perez Transfer

Jan 27, 2020 3:06 PM

Roma are close to buying Carles Perez from Barcelona for just over $14 million.

Perez is reportedly set to travel to Italy on Tuesday to seal the move.

Perez would be the third player to move away from Barcelona during the winter window.

Barcelona have yet to sign any replacements. 

Juan Jiménez/As.com

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Emre Can Close To Dortmund Move

Jan 27, 2020 3:04 PM

Borussia Dortmund are close to signing Emre Can.

Can has fallen out of favor at Juventus since moving on a free transfer from Liverpool two seasons ago.

Juventus are reportedly looking for $25 million for Can. 

Football Italia

Tags: Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Transfer Rumor

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Arsenal Deal For Pablo Mari Falls Apart

Jan 27, 2020 12:41 PM

Arsenal have failed to reach a deal with Flamengo for Pablo Mari.

The 26-year-old underwent a medical before the deal collapsed.

Flamengo was reportedly opposed to Arsenal's terms for a Mari transfer.

ESPN

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United Considering Fresh Bid To Sporting For Bruno Fernandes

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Tottenham, PSV In Talks Over Steven Bergwijn

David Hytner & Jacob Steinberg/The Guardian

PSG, Juventus Close To Full-Back Swap

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Inter Miami Linked With Move For Cristian Tello

Dylan Butler/mlssoccer

Suso Linked With Potential Sevilla Move

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Edinson Cavani Reportedly Agrees To Personal Terms With Atleti

Jacob Steinberg/The Guardian

Jude Bellingham Drawing Interest From Manchester United

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Barcelona Targeting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Rodrigo Moreno

Moises Llorens & Mark Ogden/ESPN

Bruno Fernandes Move To Manchester United In Jeopardy

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Mesut Ozil, DC United Discuss Potential 2021 Move

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Willian Jose Linked To Tottenham Move

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Tottenham, Real Madrid Meet Over Gareth Bale

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Alvaro Odriozola Close To Bayern Munich Move

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PSG Want $24 Million For Edinson Cavani

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Youssouf Fofana Drawing Interest From Atalanta, Milan

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Barcelona, Konrad De La Fuente Continue To Negotiate New Contract

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PSG Turn Down Atletico Madrid Bid For Edinson Cavani

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Manchester United Deterred By Bruno Fernandes Transfer Fee

Jamie Jackson/The Guardian

Thomas Tuchel Wants Layvin Kurzawa To Stay At PSG

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Arsenal Trying To Buy Layvin Kurzawa From PSG To Help Fullback Crisis

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