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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.
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.
FA finds no evidence: Paquetá escapes lifetime ban
The case against Lucas Paquetá ends with a whimper. The West Ham United midfielder has been fully cleared of violating gambling regulations.
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.
Gyökeres dismisses comparisons: 'Of course I know the history'
Viktor Gyökeres does not embrace the comparison with Thierry Henry, even though he will be wearing the iconic number 14 shirt at Arsenal. The Swedish striker acknowledges its historical significance but chooses to let go of the sentiment.
Granit Xhaka is returning to the Premier League
Granit Xhaka returns to the Premier League in a stunning €20 million move to newly promoted Sunderland. After winning a treble with Bayer Leverkusen, the Swiss international brings leadership, experience, and top-level quality to the Stadium of Light.
Guardiola fantasizes about quitting: 'Watching the cows as the train goes by'
Pep Guardiola plans to take a long break after his time at Manchester City. In an extensive interview with GQ Spain, the 54-year-old Spaniard said that he needs rest and wants to focus on his health.
Saúl after leaving Atlético: 'They have no more excuses now'
After many years of loyal service at Atlético Madrid, Saúl Ñíguez has made the move to Brazilian side Flamengo. A transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor fell through at the last minute due to personal reasons. Speaking to a Spanish radio station, Ñíguez reflected on his time at Atlético and the reasons behind his departure.
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.
De Jong shares his opinion on the captaincy question at Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong gets to vote twice this year. His choice in the parliamentary elections on October 29 will likely remain private, but the Dutch midfielder was very clear about who gets his vote in Barcelona’s captaincy debate.