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Šeško and Simons absent from RB Leipzig friendly, but for different reasons
Benjamin Šeško and Xavi Simons were absent on Saturday afternoon during RB Leipzig’s friendly against Atalanta. The German club lost 1-2 to the Italian side. The duo’s absence was due to different reasons in each case.
Girona secure defender and target Manchester City winger
UEFA lifts transfer restrictions between Manchester City and Girona, allowing the clubs both under the City Football Group to resume player deals. Girona have already signed Vitor Reis and are targeting Claudio Echeverri and Sverre Nypan as they prepare for another ambitious season.
Amorim: 'Is there a coach who has lost so much and hasn't been sacked?'
Ruben Amorim is very optimistic about the progress at Manchester United. The manager has high expectations for new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who, with their personalities, also embody what Amorim demands from the team that finished fifteenth in the Premier League last season.
Howe struggles with Isak situation: 'It's complex and far from ideal'
Eddie Howe has not given up hope of having Alexander Isak available. The Newcastle United manager responded on Saturday morning to the news of Liverpool's bid for the striker.
Alli considering early retirement despite contract with Como
Dele Alli is considering ending his playing career at the age of 29, according to several Italian media outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport. His situation at Como has become hopeless.
He didn’t avoid Southampton’s relegation, but he remains in the Premier League
Aaron Ramsdale joins Newcastle United on loan from Southampton, keeping his Premier League status after the Saints' relegation. The 27-year-old England international brings experience and competition to a squad preparing for the Champions League.
Ten Hag sees his core continue to thin: another Leverkusen departure imminent
Erik ten Hag is also likely to lose Lukas Hradecky. The Finnish goalkeeper wants to join AS Monaco, which means almost the entire spine of last season’s team is set to leave.
Competition with eighteen clubs not an option for Premier League director
Richard Masters rules out reducing the Premier League from twenty to eighteen clubs. The director of the English league thus opposes pressure from FIFA, which is struggling with an overcrowded match calendar.
Ajax sells Hato to Chelsea and reveals the transfer fee
Jorrel Hato has officially left Ajax for Chelsea. The nineteen-year-old defender makes the move to London for 44.18 million euros, as previously reported by VI. He signs a contract at Stamford Bridge until mid-2032.
Newcastle firmly reject Liverpool’s massive bid for Isak
The game appears to be on for Alexander Isak. Liverpool had already shown quiet interest in the Newcastle United striker, but have now submitted an initial bid. That offer has been rejected.