It seems that Manchester United 's Bruno Fernandes transfer appears to be closer than ever. It emerged on Friday that Sporting's president Frederico Varandas and sporting director Hugo Viana were at Man Utd's offices negotiating a deal. The officials were invited to United's offices to discuss a potential transfer for the midfielder, who they value at around £60m. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard has quashed rumours that Chelsea's move for Moussa Dembele is getting close. The manager has claimed that Dembele's name is not cropping up in his head as he plans to develop his squad. It comes despite news that Olivier Giroud is set to leave Chelsea for Inter Milan. Meanwhile, Manchester United have opened a "dialogue" with Sporting Lisbon over long-term target Bruno Fernandes. Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka may also get some company in midfield as Mikel Arteta is looking for another central midfielder. You can keep track of all the big moves from every Premier League club as …
Celtic snubbed by Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp after transfer approach
Billy Sharp has reportedly snubbed loan offers from Celtic and Nottingham Forest , with the forward willing to fight for his place at Bramall Lane. Sharp had been told by Blades boss Chris Wilder that he could leave if he wanted after falling behind the likes of Lys Mousset, David McGoldrick, Oli McBurnie and Callum Robinson in the pecking order. Speaking last month, Wilder admitted teams had enquired about Sharp but insisted the final say fell to the player himself. “There have been enquiries from teams, as always when you see someone of his quality not playing regular football, and the same goes for others as well,” said Wilder. “I’ve always been open with Billy and said that as long as I’m here, it’s his decision if he wants to look elsewhere for regular first-team football. “If he comes to me and says it might be time for him to consider his future, we might have to consider that and do the best for Billy. But at the moment he’s a part of our …
Sheffield United’s Luke Freeman transfer stance as Leeds eye January deal
Luke Freeman is not expected to join Leeds United on loan in January, with current club Sheffield United reluctant to let the player leave. Leeds are in the market for attacking recruits as they continue their bid for promotion to the Premier League this season. Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah and Tottenham winger Jack Clarke have both had their loan spells cut short, meaning securing replacements until the end of the season is Marcelo Bielsa’s priority this month. Out wide, Leeds are said to have made an enquiry about taking Freeman on loan until the end of the season but, according to Football Insider , have been rebuffed by the Blades. Manager Chris Wilder is reluctant to let the 27-year-old leave, despite Freeman only making three Premier League starts since his summer move from Queens Park Rangers . The report also states that Sheffield United’s stance is unlikely to change, meaning Leeds will now have to turn their attentions elsewhere. …
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Shahid Khan outlines Fulham’s summer transfer strategy after disaster two years ago
Shahid Khan has made a public vow not to wreck Fulham ’s Premier League dreams by repeating past mistakes. When the Cottagers last won promotion in 2018 owner Khan splashed out over £100m on 12 new players, most of whom flopped. But he will not spend big this time, instead giving manager Scott Parker, who is set to sign a new contract, more control of transfers. And it will be a much more targeted approach with Fulham unlikely to invest in more than four or five signings at most. Parker is keen to bring Ryan Sessegnon back to the club on loan from Tottenham , and free agent Ryan Fraser is also on his radar. In an open letter to Fulham fans, Khan wrote: “Be assured that we will be a team, in its truest sense, moving forward. “We will be unafraid to improve and add pieces to our lineup, but not at the expense of the spirit and soul of a squad that bled, battled and sacrificed to return Fulham to the Premier League. “Building a squad can …
Man Utd to lock horns with Chelsea and Tottenham over Issa Diop transfer
Manchester United are set to battle their Premier League rivals for West Ham defender Issa Diop. The 23-year-old is hot property this month with Chelsea initially tipped to secure his services. Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is also a long-term admirer of the former Toulouse man. Both London-based heavyweights now face an even tougher task acquiring his services. According to The Sun , United are in the hunt. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants the foundations of his side to be built around dynamic young players. And Diop - who has now racked up 55 appearances for the Hammers - fits the bill. Solskjaer is feeling the heat again after a dismal Carabao Cup performance against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s men bagged an emphatic 3-1 win with United comprehensively outclassed. The result has piled more pressure on the Norwegian chief who has struggled to replicate his early success as interim boss. “I have said before that it is not going to be a …
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Newcastle attracting Mbappe or Haaland is a “fantasy”, let alone Rice, says Carragher
Jamie Carragher has dismissed any rumours suggesting world-beaters like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland could be on their way to Newcastle United following their takeover. The Magpies were bought last week by billionaire owners courtesy of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and are expected to make big moves in the upcoming transfer windows. That has led to speculation that many stars could be on their way to the north-east to join what could be the next Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain. But Liverpool legend Carragher in his column for T he Telegraph has rubbished the claims, believing they have a long way to go before being able to attract players of that calibre. Carragher said: “Only by spending enormous sums can they tempt players away from the traditional Champions League hotspots of London, Manchester and Anfield. “The most coveted stars will only join once they see proof of imminent short-term success. It’s a fantasy to …
Newcastle plot move for French star who came hours away from joining Liverpool
Newcastle United are reportedly plotting a move to sign French midfielder Nabil Fekir from Real Betis in January. The 28-year-old came close to joining Liverpool in 2018 while he was still at Lyon, but the transfer collapsed due to a problem with his representatives. Fekir could potentially now move to the Premier League three years on with Foot Mercato reporting that initial contact has been made between Newcastle and the player's representatives. The French media outlet also report, however, that Fekir is set to be offered a new contract by his Spanish employers following his strong start to the new season. The former Lyon man has addressed his start to the season, interest from other clubs, potential new contract and the failed Liverpool transfer in a recent interview. Speaking to Betis TV , Fekir said of his form this season: “I think this is my best version. I always try to help the team, to score, to give goals. But at the moment everything …
Celtic captain Scott Brown admits transfer surprise over Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk has turned into the best defender in the world since joining Liverpool but the fact that no other teams came in for him before is a surprise. That is the view of Celtic captain Scott Brown, who was a teammate of the Dutchman while he played at Parkhead. The centre-half moved to Liverpool in a £75m deal from Southampton after three years at St Mary’s. He moved to the Saints for a mere £13m in 2015 and Brown says it was a surprise that no other teams came in for him at that time. “Virgil is a Rolls-Royce,” said Brown. “He cruised it in Scotland and he’s cruising it in the Premier League. He has shown now he is the best defender in the world for that reason. “What we’re seeing from him now is no surprise at all. The only surprise was that when he left Celtic only Southampton came in for him.” Brown insists that Van Dijk also makes other players around him better because of his demeanour. “Virgil has that willingness to win, a …
Four Italian family members are killed trying to save each other after being overcome by fumes from vat of fermenting wine
Four people died in Calabria, Italy , from carbon dioxide inhalation on Saturday after they tried to save one another from the fumes given off by their homemade wine. Two brothers, Giacomo and Valerio Scofano, 70 and 50, and father and son Santino and Massimo Carnevale, 70 and 45, died from inhaling the gases produced by a vat of fermenting grapes in the cellar of their home in the hamlet of San Miceli. Police say the family had gathered to stir the wine and transfer some of the homemade alcohol into a set of oak barrels. Valerio Scofano had been making the wine at home while under house arrest for the crime of stalking according to the police. Four people have died in Calabria, south-western Italy from carbon dioxide inhalation after they inhaled carbon dioxide fumes trapped in a cellar where they were making homemade wine This is an image of the cellar where the bodies were found. Four men died from inhaling the gases, while a 36-year-old woman was …
Woman dies from rare infection three days after being bitten by dog
A woman has died after being bitten by a dog – leading to her contracting a rare infection. Stacey Alexander-Harriss , 42, was out walking two of her own dogs when the incident happened on June 15 last year. She initially bandaged the bite and, at least superficially, the wound appeared to be healing. However, she was rushed to hospital after becoming unwell two days later, MyLondon reports. Paramedics suspected sepsis and rushed her to King George Hospital in Ilford, London. Stacey, a children's author, arrived at the emergency department at 7.04pm on June 17, where it was noted she was “very unwell” with a metabolic acidosis – a condition where there is too much acid in the body’s fluids. She was placed on IV fluid resuscitation shortly after her arrival and, within an hour, underwent a clinical examination that included venous blood gas, laboratory bloods being taken, IV fluids, oxygen being provided, painkillers administered and chest x-rays. …
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