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Mesut Ozil Will Not Leave Arsenal This Summer, Says Agent

Feb 28, 2020 12:54 PM

Mesut Ozil's agent Dr Erkut Sogut said that there is no chance that his client would leave Arsenal this summer.

Ozil's contract expires at the end of next season.

Ozil has been rumored for a move to D.C. United.

"He is going into the end of this contract, he will be 32 years old, he will be a free agent, and it's not a bad situation," said Sogut.

"And he's 32 so he can still go and play in top-level football for the next two or three years."


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Tags: Arsenal, D.C. United, Transfer Rumor

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Timo Werner To Turn Down Barcelona, Manchester United For Liverpool

Feb 27, 2020 1:04 PM

Timo Werner reportedly wants a move to Liverpool to work under Jurgen Klopp.

Werner has picked Liverpool over Manchester United and Barcelona.

Liverpool are set to lose Mo Salah and Sadio Mane during next season due to the African Nations Cup.

Werner has a $77 million release clause from RB Leipzig.

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Tags: RB Leipzig, Liverpool, Transfer Rumor

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Mikel Arteta Wants To Extend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Contract

Feb 24, 2020 12:01 PM

Mikel Arteta is looking to extend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract amid rumored interest from Barcelona.

The 30-year-old's deal expires at the end of next season.

"They're completely right to want him because he's a superb player. It's right that the big teams like him. Hopefully we can convince him this is the right place to be. He is our most important player, no doubt the impact he has in this team. We will have to convince him to stay with us," said of Barcelona's interest in Aubameyang.

Arteta added that it was important for Arsenal to make the Champions League next season.

"He wants to play in the biggest competitions with the best players. We have to help him do that. He needs to feel fulfilled."

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Tags: Arsenal, Barcelona, Transfer Rumor

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Eduardo Camavinga Linked With Real Madrid

Feb 20, 2020 12:50 PM

17-year-old midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Camavinga signed a contract with Rennes through the 2022 season.

Several European clubs are said to be monitoring Camavinga, who plays in a similar position to Casemiro.

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Tags: Real Madrid, Rennes, Transfer Rumor

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Timo Werner Says He's 'Very Proud' Of Liverpool Link

Feb 20, 2020 12:39 PM

Timo Werner said he was proud to be linked with a transfer move to Liverpool.

"I know that Liverpool are currently the best team in the world and it makes you very proud to be linked to them. I know that many good players are at Liverpool. I must improve and learn a lot of things to reach the level to play there," said Werner following RB Leipzig's 1-0 win over Tottenham in the Champions League round of 16.

Werner has been rumored for a Liverpool move.

Werner, who signed a deal with Leipzig through 2023, reportedly has a buyout clause of $77 million this summer.

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Tags: RB Leipzig, Liverpool, Transfer Rumor

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Lionel Messi: Barcelona Is 'My Home'

Feb 19, 2020 3:30 PM

Lionel Messi has gone on the record to say Barcelona is his "home" amid speculation he could leave the club.

Messi is believed to have frustrations with Barcelona both on and off the pitch this season. 

"I love Barcelona although I really do miss Rosario," he told Mundo Deportivo. "This is my home, I've been here longer than Argentina.

"I love Barcelona, where I live and I really enjoy what I do for a living."

Messi's current deal runs through 20-21, but there is a clause in his deal that would allow him to leave Barcelona this summer for free. 

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Tags: Barcelona, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Barcelona Closing In On Martin Braithwaite Transfer

Feb 18, 2020 12:50 PM

Martin Braithwaite's agent was in Barcelona amid a rumored move for his client from Leganes.

Barcelona were granted a 15-day period to sign a new striker amid injuries to Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele,

Leganes have placed a $21.6 million release clause on the striker. 


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Tags: Barcelona, Leganes, Transfer Rumor

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Paul Pogba Expects To Leave United With Club Seeking $195M Fee

Feb 18, 2020 12:11 PM

Paul Pogba expects to leave Manchester United this summer, but the club will continue to hold out for a high fee.

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are the preferred destinations of Pogba.

United are prepared to stick to their valuation of more than £150 million ($195 million).

Pogba has 18 months remaining on his contract after joining United for a then-record £89.3 million fee in 2016. United could also extend Pogba's contract until June 2022.

Pogba has not featured for United since coming on as a half-time substitute in the 4-1 win over Newcastle on Dec. 26 and has been restricted to just eight appearances all season. He underwent ankle surgery in January.

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Todd Cantwell Linked With Liverpool Move

Feb 17, 2020 12:36 PM

Norwich City's Todd Cantwell has been linked with a move to Liverpool after an impressive performance against the club over the weekend.

Norwich are currently in the relegation zone. Liverpool have targeted relegated players in the past.

The fallout from Brexit could mean clubs look to sign English players.

172 players have played 1500 minutes in the Premier League this season, with the 21-year-old Cantwell the 8th youngest of the group. 

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Tags: Liverpool, Norwich City, Transfer Rumor

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Juventus Linked With James Rodriguez Move

Feb 17, 2020 12:29 PM

James Rodriguez has been linked with a move to Juventus, according to reports in Spain.

The 29-year-old's contract with Real Madrid expires in June 2021.

Rodriguez has made just 7 appearances this season. 

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Barcelona Granted 15 Days To Sign New Striker

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Real Madrid Linked With Lautaro Martinez

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Paul Pogba Open To Juventus Reunion

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Bologna Put $75 Million Valuation On Juventus Target Riccardo Orsolini

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Dean Henderson Linked With PSG, Chelsea

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Barcelona Offer Real Betis $16 Million For Loren

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Real Sociedad Place $38 Million Valuation On Willian Jose

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Villarreal Turn Down Liverpool Offer For Samu Chukwueze

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Inter Interested In Dries Mertens Signing

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Barcelona Expected To Be Granted Permission To Sign Attacker

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Bayern Munich Reiterate Interest In Leroy Sane

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Barcelona To Lower Fee For Coutinho

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Declan Rice Could Leave West Ham This Summer

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Pep Guardiola: Lionel Messi Will Stay At Barcelona

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Barcelona Turn Attention To Willian Jose

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Adam Lallana Drawing Interest From Several Premier League Sides

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Manchester City Linked With Pau Torres

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Barcelona Linked With Loren Moron

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Lautaro Martinez To Snub Manchester United For Barcelona

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City Monitoring Lionel Messi's Situation With Barcelona

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