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When the best European football talent evidently becomes available, the biggest Premier League clubs need to be in the mix when contract talks get down to the nitty gritty. The English top-flight can still lay claim to being the best in Europe, and that’s ostensibly why many of the best footballers of their generation seek to earn their fortune there …

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Despite the apparent interest of Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, Man City appear set to secure the future of a highly-rated 20-year-old international star. Pep Guardiola has his side playing at an optimum level again, and without really getting out of second gear, they’re ominously on the shoulders of Premier League leaders, Arsenal, ready to pounce as soon as an …

A reasonably cheap release clause and favourable payment terms is likely to tempt Mikel Arteta into trying to secure Jeremie Frimpong for Arsenal next summer. The player, as with many of his colleagues, is enjoying a stunning campaign under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. At present, they remain top of the Bundesliga table ahead of Bayern Munich, another club apparently …

Goals have been far from forthcoming for Manchester United this term. In fact, the Red Devils have the joint-second fewest tally of goals (16) of the top 15 teams in the Premier League behind Crystal Palace and Fulham (13). Despite the club’s urgent need for goals, however, Christian Falk’s latest report suggests that Erik ten Hag’s men are unlikely to …

Joshua Kimmich may part ways with serial winners Bayern Munich in the next summer window. It’s a possibility that certainly shouldn’t be ruled out amid an ongoing impasse between manager, Thomas Tuchel, and player over his skillset. As such, it’s expected that the German national will court some interest from Europe’s top outfits in the event a departure shapes up …

Florian Wirtz has gone from strength to strength in the past year, with his eye-catching performances catching the wandering gaze of Bayern Munich. Christian Falk reported that the German international will, however, come with a supremely high asking price attached. It’s a reality that has annoyed the Bundesliga champions after the player opted to extend his current terms to the …

Manchester City are reportedly growing tired of waiting for a resolution in the ongoing investigation into Lucas Paqueta’s betting activity. Although he denies any wrongdoing, Paqueta, 26, is currently being investigated by sporting authorities after alleged suspicious betting activity was flagged from an address near the Brazilian’s hometown near Rio. The FA’s ongoing investigation has stalled Manchester City’s pursuit, despite the …

When the best talents in European football potentially become available, both Arsenal and Man United will want to ensure that they’re in the picture. The Gunners are faring better than the Red Devils on the pitch at this stage of the 2023/24 campaign, however, Erik ten Hag’s side are beginning to build up a head of steam in the Premier …

Fabrizio Romano has explained that RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda could be one to watch due to his release clause that comes into effect in 2025, as he also dreams of a transfer to the Premier League. The highly-rated Belgian striker has impressed since moving to the Bundesliga this season and was in particularly exciting form this week with two …