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West Ham United are eyeing a move to sign experienced defender Joel Matip, a former Liverpool stalwart, on a free transfer, offering the 33-year-old German-born Cameroon international a chance to revive his career after being without a club.
James Tavernier is set to remain at Rangers after snubbing a move to Turkey.
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur could face up to 12 games on the sidelines following his FA charge.
Celta Vigo’s former captain Hugo Mallo has been found guilty of the sexual assault of a woman who was working as the Espanyol mascot in the final moments before a game in La Liga.
Manchester United have identified Lille’s prolific Canadian forward Jonathan David, 24, and Brentford’s in-form England striker Ivan Toney, 28, as potential alternatives to Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee, 23, should they fail to secure the Dutchman’s signature, according to recent shortlisting efforts.
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Arsenal and Chelsea are set to maintain their interest in Sporting Lisbon’s talented Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, with both Premier League giants expected to keep him on their radar for a potential transfer move next summer.
According to The Sun, England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley has emerged as a strong contender to take the reins as the senior team’s manager, with his impressive start to the job – boasting two wins in his first two games – further bolstering his chances of securing the top role.
Ashley Cole is set to leave Birmingham City and join The Football Association (FA) on a full-time basis.
Liverpool have intensified their pursuit of Bayern Munich’s highly-rated attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, 21, but face stiff competition from European powerhouses Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Paris St-Germain, all of whom are closely tracking the talented Germany international.
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Manchester United and Arsenal have been deterred from signing free agent Adrien Rabiot, the 29-year-old France midfielder, due to his hefty wage expectations of £220,000 per week, a demand that has put a significant roadblock in the way of a potential transfer to either Premier League club.
Inter Milan are interested in signing Aston Villa’s English midfielder Jacob Ramsey.
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell, 27, is eager to secure a spot in the club’s 25-man Premier League squad, with the England defender likely to stay at Stamford Bridge rather than being loaned out to Turkey.
