April 2023 - Soccer Wiretap

United Signs Rasmus Hojlund From Atalanta For $82M

Jul 29, 2023 10:30 PM

Manchester United have agreed to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for $82 million.

Hojlund emerged as the top center-forward target after they back away from Harry Kane.

Hojlund is yet to play 100 senior games in his career and last season scored nine times in 32 appearances in Serie A. 

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Tags: Atalanta, Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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PSG Set To Acquire Ousmane Dembele From Barcelona

Jul 28, 2023 10:01 PM

Paris Saint-Germain are set to buy Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona.

Dembele has a €50 million ($55 million) release clause in his Barca contract that is valid until July 31, when it goes up to €100 million.

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Tags: Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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David Silva Announces Retirement At Age 37 After ACL Injury

Jul 27, 2023 1:28 PM

David Silva has announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 37 following a torn ACL. Silva had planned to play for Real Sociedad this season.

"Today is a sad day for me," Silva said in a video message posted to social media. "Today is a time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to. I'm going to miss you. Thank you for making me feel at home."

Silva began his career at Valencia before joining Manchester City in 2010.

A statue of Silva now stands outside the club's Etihad Stadium alongside former teammates Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero.

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Tags: Manchester City, Real Sociedad, Valencia

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Kylian Mbappe Rejects Offer From Al Hilal

Jul 26, 2023 4:01 PM

Kylian Mbappe has rejected an opportunity to negotiate with Al Hilal on a contract. 

Mbappe is being offered a €200 million fixed salary proposal plus 100 percent image rights.

Paris Saint-Germain are convinced Mbappe has already agreed to terms on joining Real Madrid.

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Tags: Paris Saint-Germain, Misc Rumor

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Isco Signs With Real Betis

Jul 26, 2023 4:00 PM

Isco has joined Real Betis on a one-year deal as a free agent.

Sevilla terminated Isco's contract after just four months.

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Tags: Real Betis, Misc Rumor, Signing

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United Offers $66M To Atalanta For Rasmus Hojlund

Jul 26, 2023 12:32 PM

Manchester United have offered €60 million ($66 million) to Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund. 

Hojlund has emerged as United’s key target as they attempt to strengthen their attacking options.

Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Hojlund. 

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Tags: Manchester United, Misc Rumor, Transfer Rumor

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Al-Hilal Submits $332M Offer To PSG For Kylian Mbappe

Jul 24, 2023 12:27 PM

Al-Hilal have submitted a €300 million ($332 million) bid to Paris Saint-Germain for Kylian Mbappe.

PSG is determined to sell Mbappe if he doesn't sign an extension. Al-Hilal and Mbappe have not held contract talks. PSG is convinced that Mbappe and Real Madrid have already agreed to terms on a free transfer.

Al-Hilal could try to tempt Mbappe with a world-record salary even if it is only a one-year deal.

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

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United Believes Signing Harry Kane Remains Possible

Jul 24, 2023 12:22 PM

Manchester United believes they still have an opportunity to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs owner Joe Lewis has told chairman Daniel Levy that he is not prepared to let Kane leave the club for free next summer.

A deal to bring Kane to United remains unlikely. 

Erik Ten Hag is desperate to land a striker before the deadline with Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund and Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani are considered more attainable targets.

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

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PSG Might Never Play Kylian Mbappe Again

Jul 21, 2023 10:46 PM

Paris Saint-Germain has excluded Kylian Mbappe from their preseason tour and they're considering never playing him again.

Mbappe has one season remaining on his contract and he's informed the club he plans to leave as a free agent in 2024.

PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has previously said Mbappe must sign a new contract this summer to stay at the club and they are now executing on that tough stance.

Mbappe has not told PSG he wants a move to Real Madrid, who are prepared to acquire him when given the green light. Madrid are the only club Mbappé wants to join this summer.

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

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Lionel Messi Scores Last Second Match Winner In Inter Miami Debut

Jul 21, 2023 10:22 PM

Lionel Messi made his debut for Inter Miami on Friday, coming off the bench in the 54th minute.

Messi scored a free-kick goal in stoppage time to give Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.

"What I saw was the goal. I knew that I had to score with the last play of the game. It was very important to get this win. It gives us confidence moving forward," said Messi.

Messi signed a 2½-year contract with Inter Miami that will pay him between $50 million and $60 million annually.

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Marco Silva Considering Two-Year, $44.5M Offer To Manage Al-Ahli

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Harry Kane Open To Exit From Spurs, Won't Push For It

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City Sells Riyad Mahrez To Al Ahli For $38.7M

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Isco Claims Monchi Assaulted Him

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Brighton Rejects $92M Offer From Chelsea For Moises Caicedo

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PSG Preparing Pursuit Of Harry Kane

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Marcus Rashford, United Agree To Five-Year Extension

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Arsenal Signs Jurrien Timber On $45M Transfer From Ajax

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Russell Westbrook Invests In Leeds United

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Jordan Henderson Accepts Contract Offer With Al-Ettifaq

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Christian Pulisic Officially Joins AC Milan From Chelsea

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Dele Alli Reveals He Was Sexually Abused, Dealt Drugs During Childhood

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Barcelona Buys Vitor Roque For $44M

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Ange Postecoglou Wants Harry Kane To Stay At Tottenham

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David Datro Fofana Leaves Chelsea For Loan At Union Berlin

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Lucas Hernandez Sold By Bayern To PSG For $44M

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Kylian Mbappe Still Won't Extend With PSG, Madrid Hopeful Of Transfer

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PSG Replaces Christophe Galtier With Luis Enrique As Manager

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Liverpool Signs Dominik Szoboszlai From RB Leipzig

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