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Cristiano Ronaldo to Man United, Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea and Man City’s record move for Jack Grealish – power ranking every Premier League club’s transfer window from worst to first

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https://ift.tt/2WL8Glb The transfer window has finally slammed shut with a host of last-gasp signings made by clubs in the Premier League. England’s top-flight teams have now conducted their business for the summer with the next opportunity to reassess their squads in January. Getty Man United completed the biggest transfer of the summer by signing Cristiano Ronaldo Getty The biggest Premier League signing of the summer belonged to United But which side performed the best in the market? talkSPORT.com ranks every Premier League club’s transfer window from worst to first… 20. Newcastle Biggest signing: Joe Willock  (£25m, Arsenal) Steve Bruce only managed to make one high-profile signing this summer, with Willock returning on a permanent deal following a successive loan last campaign. But frustration still lingers around Tyneside that Newcastle have missed an opportunity to improve on the last season’s 12th-placed finish. A string of fringe players left after t...

Tottenham rip up Serge Aurier’s contract with right-back now free agent having not been part of Nuno Espirito Santo’s plans

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https://ift.tt/2V3M2nj Serge Aurier’s time at Tottenham is over. The Ivory Coast international’s four-year stint in north London has come to an end with the club cancelling his contract. Getty Aurier will now look to find a new club The right-back, 28, was not part of Nuno Espirito Santo’s plans for the season and the club were willing to allow him to find a new club as a free agent. A statement from Spurs read: “The Club can confirm the departure of Serge Aurier following the mutual termination of his contract. Signed from PSG in August 2017, Serge made his debut in our 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League before going on to make 110 appearances for us, scoring eight goals. While Aurier added: “I have really enjoyed my time at Spurs and would like to thank the Club and the fans, but I feel now is the right time for me to move onto a new challenge.” The Club can confirm the departure of Serge Aurier following the mutual termination of his contract. ...

PL giants’ $285m failure as missing piece breeds new title favourites: Transfer Report Card

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J After two months of transfers and well over £1bn spent in over that time from the Premier League alone, the transfer window is finally shut. September 01, 2021 at 04:54AM

Why obscure Premier League rules mean we may not see CR7 at all this season

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Manchester United have now officially announced Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-awaited return after 12 years away in one of the most amazing deadline-day deals in history. September 01, 2021 at 02:18AM

Transfer deadline day LIVE: James joins Leeds, Arsenal agree £17m deal, Tottenham to sign Barcelona defender, Man United make Ronaldo 7 request, Chelsea back in for Saul, Real Madrid get Camavinga

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https://ift.tt/3zyRMVe The transfer window slams shut TODAY and there are sure to be a raft of last-gasp signings. Manchester United have completed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, surely the biggest transfer of the summer, but there are plenty more deals set to be done in the final hours of the window. Follow talkSPORT’s live blog for the very latest reaction, transfer news and gossip as we tick down to 11pm. Deadline day DONE DEALS: Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus to Manchester United (£12.8m) Moise Kean – Everton to Juventus (two-year loan) Nikola Vlasic – CSKA Moscow to West Ham  (£25m) Connor Roberts – Swansea to Burnley (£2.5m) Marc Cucurella – Getafe to Brighton (£15.4m) Leigh Griffiths – Celtic to Dundee (season loan) Dan James – Leeds to Man United (£24m) Abdallah Sima – Slavia Prague to Brighton (undisclosed) Eduardo Camavinga – Rennes to Real Madrid (£27m) Transfer window closes 23:00 BST in England and Scotland   Adblock te...

Revealed: Ronaldo to make $723K-a-week and could play until he’s 39

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Cristiano Ronaldo said Manchester United “always had a special place in his heart” after sealing his return to Old Trafford from Juventus on Tuesday. August 31, 2021 at 03:51PM

Man United transfer news LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo deal confirmed, star ‘overwhelmed’ and eyes ‘very successful season’, deadline day move for Ruben Neves, Dan James to join Leeds

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https://ift.tt/3s2tShY Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and gossip from Manchester United. United, who beat Wolves 1-0 over the weekend to move up to third in the Premier League table, have signed Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane for big money this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been linked with plenty more players including the likes of Declan Rice, Leon Goretzka and Antoine Griezmann but it remains to be seen if they’ll spend more on deadline day. Meanwhile, several fringe players are also being tipped for a move away from Old Trafford before the transfer window shuts with Dan James and Jesse Lingard set to leave. Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from United as we head towards deadline day… Adblock test (Why?) August 31, 2021 at 03:25PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://ift.tt/3u9h8Xr

Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Deadline day latest as Jordan Henderson signs new deal, Jarrod Bowen ruled out, Nat Phillips and Divock Origi could go

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https://ift.tt/3xVkM83 Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and gossip from Liverpool . Many Reds fans are hoping for some late business on deadline day but, as it stands, Ibrahima Konate looks likely to be the only arrival this window. There could well be some outgoings, though, with Nat Phillips and Divock Origi among squad players available for the right price. Meanwhile, sporting director Michael Edwards is expected to step down from his role in a blow to the club having been responsible for some of their best ever signings, including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from Anfield… Adblock test (Why?) August 31, 2021 at 02:19PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://ift.tt/3u9h8Xr

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Trippier in and trio out on deadline day, Willian contract terminated, Gunners ‘bracing themselves’ for Aubameyang exit after Arteta bust-ups, Maitland-Niles hits out

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https://ift.tt/3iSZQu5 Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and rumours from Arsenal. The Gunners have endured a dreadful start to their Premier League campaign, losing to Brentford, Chelsea and Manchester City. With deadline day upon us, question marks remain over the future of their captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and boss Mikel Arteta is coming in for mounting scrutiny. But in more positive news, the Gunners have continued to splash the cash, confirming their deals for Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale recently and more could get done. Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from north London… Adblock test (Why?) August 31, 2021 at 12:37PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://ift.tt/3u9h8Xr

Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Deadline day Kounde deal still on, latest on Niguez move, Hudson-Odoi in talks over Borussia Dortmund loan

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https://ift.tt/3lKWCKR Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and gossip from Chelsea . Thomas Tuchel’s side will be more than happy after securing a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield following the controversial sending off of Reece James on the stroke of half-time. As a result the Blues have picked up seven points from a possible nine as attention turns towards the international break. But before that Chelsea have the small matter of transfer deadline day to contend with. Despite already signing £97million man Romelu Lukaku the club will be hoping to add more new faces to their squad before Tuesday night’s deadline, while there’s also the possibility of several players heading for the exit door. Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from west London… Adblock test (Why?) August 31, 2021 at 12:34PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://ift.tt/3u9h8Xr

Transfer deadline day LIVE: Latest news and gossip with Kounde to Chelsea back on, Ronaldo fee confirmed, James swapping Man United for Leeds and Arsenal exits could help land Kieran Trippier

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https://ift.tt/3Brg1VT The transfer window slams shut TODAY and there are sure to be a raft of last-gasp signings. Manchester United will complete the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, having confirmed last week they had agreed a sensational deal to bring him back to Old Trafford. Man United are set to make room for Ronaldo by selling Dan James to Leeds, while West Ham remain keen to do a deal for Jesse Lingard. Meanwhile, Real Madrid want Kylian Mbappe but Paris Saint-Germain have so far rebuffed all bids and they may have to wait until next summer when they can sign him for free. Chelsea are still chasing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, while Callum Hudson-Odoi could be off, and Wolves are set to pull off a coup by landing Portugal star Renato Sanches. Follow our live blog for the very latest reaction and all the other top news and gossip from around the world…   Adblock test (Why?) August 31, 2021 at 12:30PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - t...

Deadline Day LIVE: Ronaldo completes medical as Utd make room with $45m sale

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s deadline day! August 31, 2021 at 08:36AM

Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Huge Kounde offer rejected, Callum Hudson-Odoi in talks over Borussia Dortmund move, Saul Niguez move hangs in balance

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https://ift.tt/3lKWCKR Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and gossip from Chelsea . Thomas Tuchel’s side will be more than happy after securing a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield following the controversial sending off of Reece James on the stroke of half-time. As a result the Blues have picked up seven points from a possible nine as attention turns towards the international break. But before that Chelsea have the small matter of transfer deadline day to contend with. Despite already signing £97million man Romelu Lukaku the club will be hoping to add more new faces to their squad before Tuesday night’s deadline, while there’s also the possibility of several players heading for the exit door. Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from west London… Adblock test (Why?) August 31, 2021 at 02:21AM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://ift.tt/3u9h8Xr

Ange’s big blow; Utd’s late dash for missing piece: Seven deadline deals before window shuts

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J We’re into the final 24 hours of a transfer window which has seen some of the biggest names in the world arrive in the Premier League to the tune of more than £1bn and counting. August 31, 2021 at 03:59AM

‘Super talented’ Andreas Christensen has gone from stomach aches before matches to one of the world’s best defenders and Thomas Tuchel is reaping rewards for showing faith in Chelsea defender

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https://ift.tt/3gKEKfX Chelsea had several standout performers in their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday, but there’s no doubting who was the pick of the bunch. Andreas Christensen was an absolute colossus during the match , and the fact he’s now picked up the man-of-the-match awards in consecutive games at Anfield serves as evidence for his renaissance under Thomas Tuchel. Christensen is becoming truly elite under Tuchel’s stewardship The 25-year-old put in a faultless display at the back as the Blues fought to a point against the odds, winning 3/5 duels, completing 29/36 of his passes, making seven clearances and producing three interceptions. It’s absolutely no surprise that Chelsea have conceded just two goals in his last 12 Premier League starts. Christensen has become a truly world class defender, but his road to the top has been anything but plane sailing. His talent has been undeniable, but he has blown hot and cold with Chelsea fans for a number of reasons sinc...

Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Kylian Mbappe latest, Marcelo Brozovic linked, Ozan Kabak set for Premier League return with Norwich City

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https://ift.tt/3xVkM83 Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and gossip from Liverpool. The Reds have made a strong start to their Premier League campaign, beating Norwich and Burnley before drawing 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday evening. In the meantime, transfers are the primary focus for Jurgen Klopp’s side who will be hoping to wrap up incomings, outgoings and potential loan deals for his first team and development squad. However with time running out in the window there’s a need for deals to start happening. Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from Anfield… Adblock test (Why?) August 30, 2021 at 09:04PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://ift.tt/3u9h8Xr

Transfer deadline day: 10 Premier League players who could be set for an EFL loan spell before window slams shut including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United starlets

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https://ift.tt/3gI7CFw Premier League clubs will be making final decisions on their squads for the upcoming season in the next day or two. With the transfer window closing on Tuesday night, it means that clubs will be looking to sign players and move others on if they’re deemed surplus to requirements. It could be a busy night as clubs look to get their deals done. However there’s also a number of players who could be allowed to leave on loan as they go in search of more regular first team opportunities. Clubs will be looking to develop the stars of tomorrow and that is where a potential loan deal to the EFL could come in handy. With that in mind here are 10 players who could be set for a short-term move before the transfer window slams shut. Cameron Carter-Vickers – Tottenham Cameron Carter-Vickers could leave on loan The central defender looks like a prime contender to move out on loan this summer. Carter-Vickers appears to be some way from Tottenham’s first team p...

Utd gun poses awkward Ronaldo question; ‘Crazy’ Arsenal gamble implodes: PL Talking Points

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J It feels like the season has only just started but already we’re heading into an international break, meaning we have to wait another week to see you-know-who back in the Premier League. August 30, 2021 at 07:12AM

Arsenal’s latest ‘shambolic’ display exposed an ‘embarrassing’ truth. It could cost Arteta his job

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J When is too much, too much for Arsenal fans? August 30, 2021 at 04:24AM

Man Utd’s ‘major issue’ Ronaldo can’t even fix; contender’s 72-year first: PL Wrap

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Son Heung-min sent Tottenham to the top of the Premier League as the South Korean’s free-kick clinched a 1-0 win against Watford, while Mason Greenwood’s late strike fired Manchester United to a record-breaking 1-0 victory. August 30, 2021 at 12:27AM

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero going on international duty with Argentina is ‘big problem’ and he wants solutions amid quaratine issues

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https://ift.tt/2Y7iHcW Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo wants ‘solutions’ as he faces losing Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero to quarantine after the international break. Despite Premier League clubs deciding that they will not release players for international matches in places on the UK’s red-list next month, Argentinian players – including Lo Celso and Romero – are set to go against these orders. GETTY Lo Celso and Romero are set to go on international duty The decision had been made so players will not have to quarantine for 10 days on their return to England but, if players do travel, they may miss games on their return. Whilst Nuno believes it is ‘difficult’ for players to turn down their country, the Portuguese says he and the club ‘do not approve’ of the situation at hand. After Spurs 1-0 win over Watford , the Tottenham boss said: “Yes, it’s a big problem, not only for our players, it’s a problem for all the South American players playing in the Premier Le...