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Laporta’s most nerve-racking transfer deadline days
As the transfer window closes, Barcelona face tense final hours under Hansi Flick. With Chelsea eyeing Fermín and financial limits preventing new arrivals, the club recalls Laporta’s history of last-minute deals from Luuk de Jong to Aubameyang.
Emergency works at Camp Nou lead to police intervention
The emergency works to get the Spotify Camp Nou ready in time for the home match against Valencia on Sunday, September 14, were not greatly appreciated by the Catalan police. While Barcelona is doing everything possible to prepare the stadium on time, the police reportedly intervened on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag was sacked after three games at Bayer Leverkusen
Erik ten Hag has been dismissed as Bayer Leverkusen head coach after just three games in charge, with poor Bundesliga results leading to his early exit. The Dutch manager, who succeeded Xabi Alonso, departs amid high expectations and mounting pressure ahead of the Champions League campaign.
Premier League spent more than the 76 clubs from Italy, Spain, Germany and France
The 20 Premier League clubs spent more on reinforcements than the 76 teams from Italy, Spain, Germany, and France. The other “Big 5” leagues maintained a growth trend, but at a much lower level than the leading national competition of today, which recorded a 52 percent increase in spending.
Feyenoord say goodbye to Carranza: ‘Never hesitated for a moment’
Feyenoord have loaned Julian Carranza to Leicester City. The Argentine striker was unveiled on Monday by the current fourth-placed team in the English Championship.
The plan with Jackson and his explosive start to the Champions League
In the end, the deal finally went through, even though at one point it no longer seemed likely. Now Nicolas Jackson is at Bayern Munich, where he will wear the number 11 shirt previously worn by Kingsley Coman, who moved to Al-Nassr. The 24-year-old is expected to strengthen the attack across multiple positions.
Atlético ‘lose’ nine internationals
The Argentine, who will arrive on loan, is the tenth player who will not be with Simeone during this international break.
Lindelof’s new club after his spell at United
Victor Lindelof has joined Aston Villa on a one-year deal after leaving Manchester United. The 31-year-old Swedish international, a former Benfica star, brings experience, leadership, and versatility to Unai Emery’s squad as Villa aim to challenge in the Premier League and Europe.
The truth about Fermín not leaving: Chelsea never went beyond 40 million
Chelsea showed late interest in Fermín López, but talks never went beyond an informal €40m approach. Barcelona dismissed the figure, valuing the young Spanish international much higher, while Fermín himself never pushed to leave.
Tottenham isn’t done with Simons yet and is also bringing in Kolo Muani
According to The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of Randal Kolo Muani. The French striker joins the London club on a loan deal, where Xavi Simons and Micky van de Ven are also under contract.