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Marsch 'always believed' Leeds would stay up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Leeds United are still in contention to sign up to four players as Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha prepare to leave the club. With Manchester City having agreed an initial £42million for the former and Chelsea an initial £55m for the latter, transfer chief Victor Orta is going to be working with some pretty deep pockets that he can use to bolster multiple areas of the squad. Express Sport looks at four targets who could be lured to Elland Road before the end of the summer... Related articles Chelsea moving 'very fast' to get Raphinha done amid Arsenal threat Four players who could leave Chelsea with Raphinha transfer … [Read more...] about Leeds may sign four players as Victor Orta looks to replace Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips

Premier League Overview: Predicted contenders for the title SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch wants to use the departures of star players Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha to better align the squad with his playing style. The Whites received around a combined £110million for the duo and have reinvested the money in players familiar with Marsch’s ideas - and the American believes it will ultimately make his squad stronger. Related articles Leeds 'planning to pounce' on three stars including Liverpool target Leeds told one member from WhatsApp group has 'got to go' by McCoist There have been some concerns that Leeds might struggle after losing their best players, who have … [Read more...] about Leeds have plan to benefit from Raphinha and Phillips exits as boss makes bold prediction

Leeds United boss Jeese Marsch wants a solution to Raphinha’s current transfer saga amid links with Chelsea and Barcelona . The Brazilian winger has attracted interest from a number of clubs this summer, with Arsenal and Newcastle United also reportedly keeping tabs on the nine-time Brazil international’s future. Raphinha has outlined throughout this summer that he intends on joining Barcelona , but Barca’s hopes of signing the winger could be gazumped by Chelsea , who have already had a bid of £55million accepted by the Whites over a potential summer switch. Raphinha has agreed terms with Barca, although the Catalonia giants have not yet struck a deal with Leeds. After representing Brazil last month, Raphinha is now back in training with Marsch’s squad ahead of their pre-season tour of Australia for friendlies against Brisbane Roar, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in Robina, Brisbane and Perth respectively. While the winger is training with Leeds, Marsch is yet … [Read more...] about Jesse Marsch wants Raphinha transfer solution amid Barcelona and Chelsea stand-off

Raphinha is finally joining Barcelona for £65million after Leeds held their nerve in the torturous transfer talks. Barcelona finally agreed to meet Leeds’ asking price over the weekend when the Elland Road club made it clear that they would not sell their Brazil star on the cheap. Leeds have had an offer of £60million up front plus £5million in add-ons from Chelsea sitting on their boardroom table for the last fortnight and they told Barcelona they would have to match this. Barcelona initially thought they could pick up the winger for just £25million, which was the value of his escape clause had Leeds been relegated. But Leeds survived on the final day and the Whites have steadfastly refused to budge on their £60million asking price. Raphinha has consistently made it clear that Barcelona were his first-choice destination and his agent Deco agreed personal terms at the start of the summer. But Leeds were able to strengthen their hand in the negotiations with the Catalan … [Read more...] about Barcelona strike Raphinha deal as Man Utd’s Frenkie de Jong pursuit could be impacted

Thomas Tuchel reflects on Chelsea's pre-season defeat to Arsenal SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has warned his former side that there may be better alternatives to signing Chelsea forward Timo Werner. The German looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer following the addition of Raheem Sterling and has claimed that he would be “happy anywhere” following rumours of a move elsewhere. Related articles Neville raises Arteta worry he thinks will cost Arsenal vs Man Utd Morgan mocks Arteta with Guardiola comment as Arsenal doc nears The Gunners have been linked with Werner alongside Newcastle and RB Leipzig , and are on the lookout for another … [Read more...] about Arsenal offered Timo Werner transfer advice with two preferred candidates named

Marsch 'always believed' Leeds would stay up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Leeds are closing in on Colombia international Luis Sinisterra after Feyenoord left the star out of their squad for their pre-season training camp in Austria. The winger was in exceptional form for the Dutch side last season but looks to be heading for the exit and Express Sport understands he has now been given permission to discuss a transfer to Elland Road. Related articles Leeds 'submit request' for ex-Arsenal target amid Raphinha uncertainty Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd draw up Ronaldo plan, £38m Arsenal bid Leeds endured a miserable campaign last time around as they flirted with relegation to the Championship … [Read more...] about Leeds close in on Luis Sinisterra transfer as Feyenoord leave star out of pre-season squad

BARCELONA have been BANNED by registering any of their new signings until they cut their spending. The debt-ridden Spaniards have splashed the cash on transfers this summer. Barca have spent a combined £150million on Robert Lewandowski , Jules Kounde and Raphinha . Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie have also been signed on free transfers, while Marcos Alonso is reportedly on the verge of a switch from Chelsea . But the club have been banned from registering any of their new arrivals until they reduce their financial outgoings, according to the Mirror . Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto cannot be registered either because their contracts expired and were then renewed. Read More In Football TRANSFER NEWS Chelsea in Frenkie de Jong £59m plus Alonso bid, Cristiano Ronaldo future BETS CLUB Sign up to our new weekly betting newsletter for tips, free bets and price boosts President Joan Laporta … [Read more...] about Barcelona BANNED from registering new transfers like Lewandowski for LaLiga games until they reduce financial outgoings

Real Madrid might have had a substantially better season than rivals Barcelona last season, but they'll need to work hard to continue that dominance. Carlo Ancelotti's side romped to the title in Spain before beating Liverpool in Paris to extend their trophy record in the Champions League . La Liga runners-up Barca, meanwhile, took a while to recover from the slow start which saw Ronald Koeman dismissed as manager. Xavi's arrival in the dugout helped the Catalan club recover, and they recorded an impressive Clasico victory in March. However, after dropping out of the Champions League in the group stages and the Europa League in the last eight, they'll be desperate to make a statement this term. Both clubs have already begun their preparations for the new season, though to different degrees. Real Madrid have acted quickly, adding Antonio Rudiger and Aurelien Tchouameni to their ranks while letting the likes of Gareth Bale move on. Barcelona have also made an early … [Read more...] about Barcelona and Real Madrid dream line-ups compared after summer transfer windows

CHELSEA have reached a full agreement with Brighton for the £52.5m transfer of Marc Cucurella, according to reports. Levi Colwill is set to head the other way in a separate deal. The Blues have also reportedly entered direct talks with Barcelona star Frenkie De Jong. On the attacking front, they are considering moves for Memphis Depay and Benjamin Sesko, whose agent they have held a meeting with. Get all the latest transfer news from around the world. IN : Raheem Sterling (Man City), Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli), Omari Hutchinson (Arsenal) OUT : Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Andreas Christensen (Barcelona), Romelu Lukaku (loan to Inter), Danny Drinkwater (released), Charly Musonda (released), Jake Clarke-Salter (released), Lucas Bergstrom (Peterborough, loan), Sam McClelland (Barrow, loan) PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW FOR FREE WITH £100k IN PRIZE MONEY Stay up to date with all the latest from Stamford Bridge in our live blog... Kostas Lianos … [Read more...] about Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Cucurella £52.5m FULL AGREEMENT reached, Colwill to Brighton, Frenkie De Jong IN TALKS

Barcelona 's richest player Martin Braithwaite is refusing to leave Catalunya unless the La Liga giants fork out his £5m-a-year wages in full. The Danish international, 31, is currently on an eye-watering £98k-a-week deal at Barcelona but the club are desperate to trim their wage bill to aid their ruinous economic situation. And despite splashing out mega-money fees for Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha in the transfer market, La Blaugrana are still barely treading above water in terms of their finances. Spanish outlet SPORT report Braithwaite is the latest Barca star to be asked to take a cut in salary so that they are able to register their new signings. READ MORE: Barcelona fan poses outside Stamford Bridge in Kounde shirt along with brutal hidden dig La Blaugrana are also keen to ship on their fringe players before La Liga's August 13 deadline, Braithwaite is deemed surplus to requirements by boss Xavi, but the former Middlesbrough flop is refusing to … [Read more...] about Barcelona’s ‘richest player’ refuses to quit unless his £5m-a-year wages are paid in full