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@mcgrathmike
Mike McGrath
3 years
#LUFC are close to agreeing £30m deal for #MUFC forward Dan James. According to Utd source it is on the brink of being completed as a permanent deal @TeleFootball
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#LUFC Marcelo Bielsa on new contract at Leeds: "I will be working next season at Leeds United. Everything has been sorted and it is definite I will be here next season."
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Ralf Rangnick currently at Old Trafford looking at facilities of the stadium #MUFC
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#Arsenal are in talks over deal that sees Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson move to Belgian club OH Leuven 🇮🇸 🇧🇪 (busy day at Arsenal)
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Confidence over a deal for Timo Werner moving to #RBLeipzig from #ChelseaFC . It is a deal being worked on and priority of player is right team + playing rather than wages
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Brighton striker Neal Maupay in talks over a deal to Nottingham Forest. Fee in region of 15m during hectic period of business for promoted #NFFC Not expected to be in the matchday squad today #BHAFC
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Odion Ighalo scheduled to fly to England tomorrow ahead of loan to #ManUtd from Shanghai Shenhua. Deal in place for him to play at Old Trafford until the end of the season but aspects need to be completed #MUFC
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#SaintsFC Southampton looking at a deal for #Chelsea forward Armando Broja on a season-long loan (deals already done for Livramento & Simeu) 🔵🔴🔵 Broja has signed new deal and available on loan
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Mike McGrath
4 years
It is understood Nigel Pearson will be replaced as #Watford manager for the final two games of the season
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Mike McGrath
3 years
Juan Mata in talks over contract extension at #MUFC
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#Arsenal to target Iceland goalkeeper Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson from French club Dijon as replacement for Emi Martinez following move to Villa #AVFC #AFC
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#Barcelona have held talks over a deal for Spain midfielder Dani Olmo with #RBLeipzig :: Clubs have been negotiating this week for Ilaix Moriba to move to German club from Nou Camp
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Manchester United are in talks to sign Tom Huddlestone, who left Hull City as a free agent in the summer. The former Tottenham midfielder to coach and play in the U21s #MUFC #hcafc #Spurs
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#Barcelona are set to win the race for USA full-back Sergino Dest from #Ajax . #BayernMunich and #ManCity were looking at 19yr-old who came through system at Ajax
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#MUFC final training sessions ahead of #RBLMUN were without Paul Pogba in line-up doing shape work. Not expected to be in starting XI barring late change
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Mike McGrath
11 months
EXCL Newcastle are trying to negotiate deal for Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella. Very ambitious move to fill priority No6/8 role this window. Italy international, 26, key player in run to CL final & will take persuading to move. Story with @LukeEdwardsTele
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Mike McGrath
9 months
Tottenham have agreed a deal for Wales centre-back Joe Rodon to join Leeds on a season-long loan. Formalities of deal to follow in coming days. More on @TeleFootball #Spurs #LUFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Aaron Mooy to disappoint a host of Championship clubs to secure a dream move to #CelticFC as a free agent. Talks have progressed for the Australia midfielder to join squad of countryman Ange Postecoglou
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Spurs and Swansea have agreed a transfer fee for Joe Rodon. Race against time to get deal done.... #THFC #Spurs #Swans
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Jean-Kévin Augustin to have medical at #Leeds tomorrow. #LUFC look to have won the race despite Palace, Brighton, Nice and St Etienne being admirers of the RB Leipzig striker
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Leeds are closing in on Brazilian winger Raphinha. He holds an Italian passport and doesn't require a work permit to complete deal from Rennes #LUFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#Wolves have made an approach for #SportingCP midfielder João Palhinha, 26, with talks/negotiations over fee for move to the Premier League for the Portugal international
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Odion Ighalo has agreed extension of loan with #ManUtd until end of Janunary 2021. Deal is awaiting confirmation with FA for registration. New contract with with Shanghai Shenua to be discussed after loan with #MUFC ends
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Manchester United have agreed a season-long loan deal for Ethan Laird to move to #QPR , according to sources at Old Trafford #MUFC @TeleFootball
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#USMNT keeper Matt Turner a target for Arsenal and is expected to leave New England Revolution this window #AFC #NERevs
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Deal for #LUFC Leeds to sign Sam Greenwood from #Arsenal starting at £1.5m rising to £3m with add-ons for England U18 striker. They are leading race but others like him. #ManUtd and #ACMilan have watched him
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Mike McGrath
3 years
Takehiro Tomiyasu to complete his medical in Italy ahead of move from #Bologna to #Arsenal . This deal has moved very quickly this morning. Arsenal to fly out doctor from medical dept this afternoon. Clubs are very close (90%) to agreeing fee
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#MUFC Man Utd applied for a work permit for Amad Traore from Premier League on Friday. They will know by now if deal with #Atalanta is possible
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Mike McGrath
3 years
Antoine Griezmann to the Premier League looks unlikely: negotiations have started between #Barcelona and #Atletico Madrid over deal involving Saul Niguez going in opposite direction
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Mike McGrath
3 years
Unai Emery talking to #NUFC over becoming new manager. 6m compensation to Villarreal should negotiations progress. More on @TeleFootball
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Fraser Forster set for #THFC medical this week with deal for England goalkeeper as a free agent to be closed in the coming days, after Southampton departure #Spurs #SaintsFC
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#NUFC Newcastle have made breakthrough in negotiating personal terms for Joe Willock, who will join from #Arsenal :: (below from @LukeEdwardsTele on the deal)
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Telegraph Football
3 years
Joe Willock close to Arsenal exit in £22m move to Newcastle | @SamJDean and @LukeEdwardsTele #NUFC #Arsenal
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Mike McGrath
8 months
Crystal Palace confirm they have agreed a fee with Arsenal for Rob Holding in region of 4m @TeleFootball #Arsenal #CPFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Statement signing from #AVFC to land Philippe Coutinho. They have also considered #EFC left-back Lucas Digne, who could move this month
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Newcastle are close to completing deal for Kilmarnock centre-back Charlie McArthur. Scotland youth international seen as huge prospect but sources at his club say it is difficult to stand in way when youngster is targeted by a Premier League club. #NUFC #Kilmarnock
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi having medical at Hertha Berlin ahead of move. France U21 player has not played for Mikel Arteta this season #HaHoHe
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#NUFC 1st team squad told to come in for training at 2pm today instead of morning session 👀
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberán to leave the club #HTAFC according to sources
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#Arsenal medical for Runar Alex Runarsson
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Telegraph Football
4 years
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson is set to undergo a medical at Arsenal today to reinforce goalkeeping options following Emi Martinez exit - @mcgrathmike
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Deal in place for #LUFC to sign Rasmus Kristensen. They are expected to win race for Denmark full-back from Red Bull Salzburg (deal 1st reported by @PhilHay_ )
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Telegraph Football
2 years
Leeds United agree terms with Danish right-back Rasmus Kristensen, nipping in ahead of Brentford and Borussia Dortmund @mcgrathmike
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#MUFC close to agreeing deal for Tahith Chong to join Birmingham on loan #BCFC
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Telegraph Football
3 years
Transfer notebook: Man Utd prospect Chong set for Championship loan - and Spurs aiming to wrap up Tomiyasu signing during Olympics | @mcgrathmike
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Newcastle have been in contact with Everton over £35m deal for Anthony Gordon. Will be down to #EFC if they want to do business for the England Under-21 forward #NUFC
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Mike McGrath
3 years
Jesse Lingard recalled to #England squad following his form on loan at #WHUFC . Squad announced at 2pm
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Mike McGrath
1 year
Tiemoue Bakayoko in talks with #ACMilan to end his loan from Chelsea. #CFC are willing to let French midfielder move to another club on a free transfer
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Mike McGrath
1 year
#Arsenal forward Kido Taylor-Hart, 20, in talks over move #Derby #DCFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Michael O'Neill has been sacked as Stoke City manager #SCFC more on @TeleFootball
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Newcastle are close to agreeing a deal for Ciaran Clark to join Sheffield United on loan. #SUFC closing in on a season-long move for the #NUFC centre-back
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Mike McGrath
9 months
Southampton have agreed deal to sign Zach Awe, 19, who is now expected to compete for a first-team place at centre-back under Russell Martin this season. Deal involved compensation (due to age) going to #Arsenal where he was until this summer. #SaintsFC beat strong competition
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Mike McGrath
8 months
Dean Henderson given permission to undergo a medical at Crystal Palace tonight ahead of potential move from Manchester United. The England goalkeeper, 26, scheduled to travel after #MUFC match against #NFFC #MUNNFO
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Mike McGrath
9 months
#Arsenal have agreed a deal for Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson to move to Cardiff on a season-long loan. More @TeleFootball #CardiffCity
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#LUFC Leeds have rejected approach for Sam Greenwood from #Swans Swansea. Marcelo Bielsa wants the striker to remain at the club for second half of the season
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#CelticFC are set to win the race for #Hearts full-back Aaron Hickey. The 18yr old had interest from English Premier League clubs after playing regularly last season
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Rhian Brewster has passed his medical to complete move from #LFC Liverpool to Sheffield United #SUFC on 5yr deal. Not registered in time to face #Arsenal this weekend @_ChrisBascombe reports fee at £23.5m
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#EFC Everton have deal sheet in for Dele Alli deal, which can now be completed after the deadline #THFC
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Mike McGrath
9 months
#Arsenal are in talks over deal for USA centre-back Auston Trusty to head to Sheffield United. Season-long deal possible if discussions progress with club who had success with short-term deals last campaign (McAtee/Doyle) #USMNT #Blades
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Mike McGrath
8 months
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga subject of a loan bid from Luton. Belgium midfielder to decide on the move #LTFC #Arsenal
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Mike McGrath
4 years
#LUFC Leeds have agreed a £1m fee with #Feyenoord for Holland U19 winger Crysencio Summerville. Medical can be done in Holland before travelling next week to complete signing
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Mike McGrath
10 months
Luton very close to agreeing a deal with Aston Villa for permanent transfer of Marvelous Nakamba after loan at Kenilworth Road last season. Zimbabwe mdfielder, 29, No1 target after promotion to Premier League. Deal could be completed in next 48 hours @TeleFootball #LTFC #AVFC
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Monaco have given Jean-Kévin Augustin permission to cut short his loan from RB Leipzig. Leeds among the teams interested in the striker. Has only played for #ASMonaco this season and free to join another club. #LUFC #rbleipzig
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating #LFC
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Mike McGrath
1 year
👇 no breakthrough on Mason Mount contract talks with #Chelsea , who will have decision to make in summer if no agreement. Some at club are resigned to him not wanting to sign up to the project going forward
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Mike McGrath
1 year
Mason Mount contract talks reach stalemate with 18 months left on #Chelsea deal..... Parties not close as it stands
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Mike McGrath
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Telegraph Football
24 days
Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams is set to be at the centre of Premier League approaches this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur keeping an eye on the Spain international’s situation ✍️ @mcgrathmike #TelegraphFootball #THFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Swansea set for a blow with #MUFC right-back Ethan Laird to be recalled. England U19 international next destination expected to be Bournemouth for second half of season #EFL #Swans #AFCB
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Telegraph Football
2 years
Plenty of Manchester United transfer news in this update from @TelegraphDucker and @mcgrathmike 🔴 Cavani won't leave 🔴 The players who won't leave on loan 🔴 The player who will be recalled 🔴 Latest on Martial
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Mike McGrath
1 year
Manchester United in talks over a deal for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland to arrive as back-up following end of Martin Dubravka's loan. More on @TeleFootball soon #MUFC #CPFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Ex-Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe is set for a medical at Adanaspor in Turkey #LFC #AFCB #DCFC #ADANA
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Mike McGrath
3 years
Ben White, on standby for #EURO2020 , has impressed Gareth Southgate and put himself in contention for tonight's #England match v Romania #BHAFC
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Mike McGrath
9 months
Sheffield United have agreed a deal to sign Gustavo Hamer from Coventry in a deal worth £15million. It will be #SUFC biggest signing of summer so far. Player set for medical and not training #SkyBlues today. More on @telefootball
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#Arsenal will target a January signing to give Mikel Arteta's squad a lift for title challenge. Part of overhaul where almost all of Unai Emery''s major first-team signings have now gone
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Kyle Walker had surgery on a groin injury earlier this week. Doubt for World Cup with England and very sad for him #mcfc More in @TeleFootball
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Mike McGrath
4 years
Sheffield United trying to register Rhian Brewster before 12noon today to play on Sunday against #Arsenal . Deal with #Liverpool agreed. Currently having medical
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Mike McGrath
10 months
This deal done 🤝
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The Spurs Web
2 years
Tottenham are also admirers of 16-year-old Blackburn Rovers centreback Ashley Phillips for the development team. - @mcgrathmike 🥇
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#BrentfordFC have made an approach for Bologna full-back Aaron Hickey. Other Premier League clubs interested in Scotland international but no other club-to-club contact yet. Player valued at around €25m
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#FulhamFC midfielder Josh Onomah currently in Birmingham hotel waiting to be updated on whether move to West Brom is possible. Medical was done at 4.30pm on deadline day. Steven Alzate deal also in doubt. #WBA (in fairness) did receive some required paperwork very very late
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#LUFC enquired about #CFC Chelsea forward Kenedy (similar profile to Minamino) but deal has not progressed ahead of deadline. They are in market for a No2 gk still
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#LUFC have an interest in Belgium U21 midfielder Romeo Lavia, who was part of the #MCFC 1st team squad last season, as they look to strengthen that area of squad for Jesse Marsch next season @TeleFootball
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Anthony Elanga close to be long-term #MUFC deal after first-team breakthroughs under OGS and Ralf Rangnick
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#Burnley are considering Sean Dyche's position at the club
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#AVFC manager Steven Gerrard has spoken to Ismaila Sarr this evening. Agreement in place for #WatfordFC forward to move to Aston Villa in £25m deal + add-ons. Deal reported @AbdellahBoulma
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Brighton are in talks over an audacious move for Austria midfielder Florian Grillitsch as a free agent from under the noses of top European clubs. #Arsenal had looked at the 26yr-old after his #TSG Hoffenheim contract expired #BHAFC @TeleFootball
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Mike McGrath
3 years
Thanks so much for the Tweet
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The United Link 🏆
3 years
Spot on every single time. Brilliant as always @mcgrathmike Top journalist.
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#Spurs move remains possible for Takehiro Tomiyasu in final days of the window. Talks over £17m deal stalled over structure of payments to #Bologna but is one of the players they will look at
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Crystal Palace's bid for Derby forward Luke Plange has been accepted. Deal of around £1m could be completed tonight #CPFC #DCFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#AVFC centre-back Kortney Hause has agreed terms on a new deal at Villa Park until 2025. There has been interest from clubs but he is set to stay at club. As reported by @TomCollomosse
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Mike McGrath
3 years
#Wolves are in talks with #RBLeipzig over loan deal for South Korea forward Hwang Hee-chan 🐺 ⚽ Other clubs such as #WHUFC , Brighton and Atalanta monitoring him
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Mike McGrath
2 years
Dan James doing medical at #Fulham ahead of season-long loan from #LUFC
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Mike McGrath
2 years
#MCFC to weigh up whether Ake is replaced, which could bring into play likes of Pau Torres, Jules Koundé or Joško Gvardiol. Koulibaly on market but City and Napoli have not done deals in recent windows
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Telegraph Football
2 years
Chelsea finalising £45m Raheem Sterling deal and agree terms with Nathan Ake @Matt_Law_DT @TelegraphDucker @mcgrathmike #CFC #MCFC
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Mike McGrath
9 months
Birmingham City have agreed a fee for Sory Kaba at Midtjylland according to sources in Denmark. #WatfordFC were leading race for Guinea forward whose goals helped keep Cardiff up last season. #BCFC entered race which included several Championship clubs @TeleFootball
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