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Barça currently have only one recognised left-back, in the shape of 30-year-old Jordi Alba. Ernesto Valverde has earmarked Junior as a potential long-term replacement after his impressive performances for Spain’s under-21s this summer.  With some reports suggesting that the bid has already been accepted, it looks like this will soon be a done deal despite…

Lukaku has missed the first three games of United’s pre-season tour as speculation over his future continues. However, with Inter failing so far to meet his £80m valuation, time is running out to secure a replacement – potentially, Lille’s Nicolas Pepe, whose 22 goals last season helped his club finish second.  According to The Times, United have…

Hamilton boss Brian Rice has hailed the response to Saturday’s double emergency. There were worrying scenes both on the pitch and in the Foys Stadium stands as his side took on Partick Thistle in the Betfred Cup. Referee John Beaton was forced to halt the first-half action for 10 minutes as Accies midfielder Ronan Hughes…

Swansea have signed Watford defender Ben Wilmot on a season-long loan. Teenager Wilmot, who had a spell on loan with Italian club Udinese last season, is the Swans’ second signing since the end of last season. Swansea announced Wilmot’s arrival on their official website and added: “The 19-year-old, who will wear squad number 20, will train…

Speaking to ESPNFC, Klopp said: “I like Phil, I think he’s a fantastic footballer and all that stuff, but it would be a big, big, big, big, big, big, big, big-money signing and it’s not our year for that. “It’s just not possible. As I said, having him would make each team better – us…

Middlesbrough forward Martin Braithwaite has completed a permanent move to Spanish club Leganes. Denmark international Braithwaite, who made 19 LaLiga appearances while on loan at Leganes last season, has signed a four-year deal. “Braithwaite spent the second half of last season on loan with the LaLiga club and he completed a permanent switch late on…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been chasing Fernandes all summer as he begins to reshape his midfield after the departures of Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini, but reports suggest United are becoming frustrated by Sporting’s attempts to create a bidding war.  According to the Evening Standard, United believe their interest is being used to attract more…

Lazio midfielder Milinkovic-Savic has been linked with a move to United since Jose Mourinho was still in the dugout, and now it seems like he’s finally getting his big transfer.  Italian newspaper II Tempo have reported that Savic has already told his team-mates that he’ll be leaving this summer, while Gazzetta dello Sport report separately…

Ademola Lookman has completed a permanent transfer from Everton to RB Leipzig, the Premier League club have announced. Lookman spent the second half of the 2017/18 campaign on loan at the Bundesliga club but returned to Goodison Park last season. L?k who’s back! ❤️@Alookman_ has signed a 5-year contract and is here to stay ✍️?…

Crystal Palace have completed the permanent signing of Ghana forward Jordan Ayew from Swansea. Ayew, 27, spent last season on loan at the Eagles and will return to Selhurst Park having agreed a three-year deal with the club. He leaves Sky Bet Championship side Swansea for an undisclosed fee having originally moved to south Wales…