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Manuel Akanji names Man City’s shock best penalty taker after Community Shield win

Manuel Akanji names Man City’s shock best penalty taker after Community Shield win

[ad_1] Manuel Akanji earned some redemption with the winning penalty to deliver the Community Shield for Manchester City on Sunday. Akanji missed from the spot as Switzerland lost to England on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals this summer. However, the centre-back stepped up and made it 7-6 for City against arch-rivals Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday, following a …

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Akanji redemption wins Community Shield

Akanji redemption wins Community Shield

[ad_1] Manchester City won the Community Shield for the first time since 2019 with a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Manchester United following a 1-1 draw at Wembley on Sunday.  Following a slow-burn first half and a host of missed chances after the break — including a big one from Marcus Rashford — substitute Alejandro Garnacho gave United the lead …

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West Ham agree £15m transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Man Utd

West Ham agree £15m transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Man Utd

[ad_1] West Ham United have agreed a deal to sign Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to Fabrizio Romano. Wan-Bissaka joined United from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019 and has played 172 times in the Premier League for the two clubs combined. The 26-year-old has won FA Cup and EFL Cup titles since joining the Red Devils. However, the …

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Man United in talks to sign Ferdi Kadioglu

Man United in talks to sign Ferdi Kadioglu

[ad_1] Manchester United have held talks with Ferdi Kadıoğlu’s representatives ahead of a potential move to Old Trafford. While the Red Devils did beat the competition to sign Leny Yoro from LOSC Lille, they still need to add a lot more quality to their backline before the start of the next season. They struggled during the 2023/24 season because of …

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Leeds linked with a move for 21-year-old Crystal Palace winger

Leeds linked with a move for 21-year-old Crystal Palace winger

[ad_1] Crystal Palace attacking sensation Jesurun Rak-Sakyi unlikely to join Leeds United. Despite all their efforts and a third-place finish in the EFL Championship last season, Leeds United couldn’t secure an immediate return to the Premier League. It has resulted in a massive financial blow and they have already lost arguably their most important player from last season, Crysencio Summerville. …

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Aston Villa plotting Liverpool raid for 27-year-old ace

Aston Villa plotting Liverpool raid for 27-year-old ace

[ad_1] Aston Villa are considering making a move for Joe Gomez amidst uncertainty around Diego Carlos’ future. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have been quite busy in the ongoing transfer window as they look to prepare for the 2024/25 season where they will feature in the Champions League. While they have already made seven signings, Villa could push for another one …

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Tottenham complete £55m Dominic Solanke transfer from Bournemouth

Tottenham complete £55m Dominic Solanke transfer from Bournemouth

[ad_1] Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.  Per BBC Sport, Spurs will pay an initial £55m fee plus add-ons worth up to another £10m, with the 26-year-old signing a deal through the summer of 2030. “We are delighted to announce the signing of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth. Welcome to Tottenham, Dominic!” Spurs wrote on …

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Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler outlines Mats Hummels transfer stance

Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler outlines Mats Hummels transfer stance

[ad_1] Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler has confirmed the club’s interest in veteran German defender Mats Hummels and believes they may have the edge in negotiations.  The 35-year-old was one of the stars for Borussia Dortmund last season as they reached the Champions League final. However, the veteran was unable to stop Dortmund from succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid …

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Sofyan Amrabat wants Manchester United transfer

Sofyan Amrabat wants Manchester United transfer

[ad_1] Fenerbahce transfer target Sofyan Amrabat is still keen on a move to Manchester United. The Moroccan international was on loan at Old Trafford last season. While he is back at his parent club Fiorentina, the African midfielder doesn’t have a future at the Italian cub. He is expected to be on the move this summer and there is interest …

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Hammers complete Jean-Clair Todibo loan from Nice

Hammers complete Jean-Clair Todibo loan from Nice

[ad_1] West Ham United have confirmed the signing of centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice. The 24-year-old arrives at the London Stadium on a season-long loan with an option to buy at £35m (per Sky Sports), which is up from the originally £27m agreement earlier this summer which was scuppered due to interest from Juventus. Todibo brings plenty of pedigree having …

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