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Premier League

Enzo Fernandez Seals Man City Move as Fabrizio Romano Confirms Chelsea Star Transfer

Enzo Fernandez has got his wish and is headed to Manchester City from Chelsea in the biggest deadline day deal. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Fernandez is joining City in an £125 million deal, slightly more than the previously reported £120m. The Argentine had indicated a desire to reunite with Enzo Maresca at the Etihad […]

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Sunderland Move For Arsenal Target Malick Fofana Takes Twist amid Crystal Palace Hijack

Deadline day is always full of twists and turns with Sunderland now looking to seal a deal for youngster Malik Fofana from Lyon. Capitalising on Arsenal taking their time on whether to bring the winger in to replace Martinelli, the Black Cats made quick work…

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‘I Played With Baleba At Brighton – Now Man Utd Have Signed A World Beater’

Carlos Baleba had been tipped to become a world beater before joining Manchester United in a £70 million deal.

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Chelsea complete double deal for Mudryk and Tosin to join Tottenham Hotspur

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David Ornstein Drops Major Cody Gakpo Twist As Liverpool Make Transfer Decision

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