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We want to go again and push for a good season.”

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Today, 09:18By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that Liverpool have rebuffed an attempt from Bayern Munich to open talks over Luis Diaz.

The Reds' view is that the Colombian isn't for sale after his vital contribution to the Premier League title win last year.

This is the second time Liverpool have rejected an offer from a team to sign him after Barcelona tried earlier in the summer.

Al Nassr are still interested, but it is likely to take a crazy bid for the Reds to consider selling Diaz.

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1st Jul 2025, 22:15By Jack Johnson

Fulham have confirmed that right-back Kenny Tete has signed a new contract at the club.

talkSPORT understands that Everton held talks with the defender whose contract expired at the end of the season.

But the Toffees have missed out on their target, as he opted to stay at Craven Cottage instead of departing.

Speaking about his new deal, Tete said: "I'm really happy to have signed, for myself and for my family, and I hope I can give more for the fans in these three years.

"After my first year, I knew this was a family club, a really special club where I can develop.

"I want to be part of this group, and hopefully we can push for more."

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1st Jul 2025, 21:20By Jack Johnson

Birmingham City are set to welcome back a former star.

talkSPORT reported at the weekend that Premier League title-winner Demarai Gray was ready to take a medical.

Now, he's completed that medical and the move back to his boyhood club will be formalised soon.

Gray's current club, Al Ettifaq, are awaiting Saudi Pro League approval before an official announcement follows.

The winger came through the Blues' academy and departed in 2016 to join Leicester, who then went on to win the top flight.

He also had spells at Bayer Leverkusen and Everton before heading to Saudi Arabia in 2023 - and now he's on his way back to Birmingham.

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1st Jul 2025, 20:31By Jack Johnson

Carney Chukwuemeka will remain with Borussia Dortmund for the duration of their Club World Cup campaign.

Antoine Semenyo will be staying with the Cherries this summer despite interest from Premier League giants.

talkSPORT understands that the forward held talks with Tottenham and Manchester United before signing a new long-term contract at the Vitality Stadium.

It is understood that Semenyo has doubled his wage, moving from £50,000-per-week to £100,000 per week.

He will remain with Andoni Iraola's side in a major boost for the club following multiple other star players departing.

Semeyo said after his new contract was announced: “I’ve grown so much at the club, both on and off the pitch, and I’m really happy to have signed ahead of returning for pre-season.

“From the fans to the staff and my teammates, I can’t speak highly enough of the people around the club.



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1st Jul 2025, 18:05By Jack Johnson

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Habib Diarra from Strasbourg for a club-record £30million.

The 21-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year contract at the club ahead of their Premier League return.

He is the Black Cats' second arrival since their promotion, with Enzo Le Fee making his loan move permanent.

"We are all looking forward to having those European nights at The City Ground and as a team we want to create more memories for everyone attached to Forest."

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1st Jul 2025, 16:35By Jack Cunningham

Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Malick Fofana from Lyon.

The French club are in a desperate financial state and have been relegated to Ligue 2 due to their money woes.

They have submitted an appeal, but clearly, player sales are needed.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Forest have swooped for Fofana, but the player isn't keen.

He is waiting for a Champions League side, and Chelsea are among those interested.

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1st Jul 2025, 16:09By Jack Cunningham

Wrexham's preparations for the Championship are in full swing, and they've announced the signing of a new goalkeeper.

The Welsh side have secured the signature of 32-year-old Danny Ward.

Ward's contract at Leicester expired on June 30, and he has penned a two-year contract with Phil Parkinson's men.

Speaking to the club's website, he said: “It’s an exciting time and an amazing feeling to be back at the club.

“I’m forever grateful for the opportunity that the club gave me at an early age and I hope I can repay that.”

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1st Jul 2025, 15:35By Jack Cunningham

Manchester United turned down the chance to sign Jhon Duran from Al Nassr on loan, talkSPORT understands.

Duran wanted his full Saudi salary covered during any loan spell, believed to be in the region of £340,000-a-week, following by an option to buy.

Man United decided not to proceed with any move due to the costs involved.

Duran, who only joined Al Nassr from Aston Villa in January, is set to complete a loan move to Fenerbahce.

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1st Jul 2025, 15:03By Jack Cunningham

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea.

The Spanish international joins after a successful loan spell with Bournemouth last year.

Kepa is the world's most expensive goalkeeper after joining Chelsea for £71.8 million in the summer of 2018.

However, Arsenal are only paying £5m for his signature, and he will most likely be the rotation goalkeeper, with David Raya the established number one.

Unsurprisingly, he is delighted to join Mikel Arteta's side.

Speaking to the club's website, he said: “I'm really, really happy to be here, really excited and looking forward to what is coming.

“The ambition that is shown in this club, when I talk with Mikel [Arteta] and Inaki [Cana], how much they show me their desire to win… I think we are so close to winning and, hopefully, altogether, we can achieve it.”

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1st Jul 2025, 14:46By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that Aston Villa have joined the race for Anthony Elanga.

Newcastle United are very keen on the Swedish international and have seen a bid worth £45 million turned down.

Nottingham Forest are seeking around £60m to part ways, and talks with the Toon continue.

However, after avoiding any panic PSR sales after selling their women's team, Villa are now contemplating a move for Elanga.

This isn't good news for Newcastle fans, who have seen their club miss out on Joao Pedro to Chelsea.

The Magpies had identified Pedro as one of their top targets, but after seeing an offer turned down, he has decided to join Chelsea.

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1st Jul 2025, 13:28By Jack Cunningham

talkSPORT understands that Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Joe Rothwell from Bournemouth.

The midfielder has just returned from a successful loan spell with Leeds United, in which he helped them win the Championship.

He did have an offer from Spain, but he has decided to head north of the border.

Rothwell played for Russell Martin while Martin was Southampton manager.

The midfielder joined the Saints on a six-month loan during the 2023/24 campaign, and he helped the club to win the play-off final.

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1st Jul 2025, 13:17By Jack Cunningham

West Ham have had a relatively quiet start to the transfer market, but they've seen an offer turned down as they look to bolster Graham Potter's squad.

Fabrizio Romano reports the Hammers have seen a bid for Slavia Prague's El Hadji Malick Diouf rejected.

The Irons were happy to pay 20 million Euros for the Senegalese international, but that wasn't enough for the Czech club.

There are said to be other sides interested, with Slavia hoping for a bidding war.

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1st Jul 2025, 12:24By Jack Cunningham

Reports from Germany suggest that Arsenal have submitted an offer for Noni Madueke.

The Chelsea winger is being considered as a backup for Bukayo Saka, and the Gunners have apparently put in a bid.

talkSPORT understands that the two clubs have held talks, and Arsenal have spoken to Madueke's people.

The winger could see his game time drastically reduce this season if he stays at Stamford Bridge with the imminent arrivals of Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.

If Madueke were to leave, Chelsea would be looking for upwards of £45 million.

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1st Jul 2025, 10:19By Jack Cunningham

Wolves have confirmed they've turned Jorgen Strand Larsen's loan from Celta Vigo into a permanent deal.

The striker joined the Old Gold from the Spanish team last summer in a loan with obligation to buy if certain clauses were met.

And it appears those clauses were met, as Wolves have confirmed the forward has penned a deal until 2029 at Molineux in a move that will cost £23 million.

Larsen's debut top-flight campaign was very fruitful.

The striker scored 14 times for Vitor Pereira's men and will be looking to build on that this year.

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1st Jul 2025, 09:24By Jack Cunningham

If you are just waking up, you might be shocked to know that Manchester City have been dumped out of the Club World Cup.

The Citizens lost 4-3 to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in the early hours of the morning.

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring before a crazy second half sent the match to extra time.

Marcos Leonardo equalised for Simone Inzaghi's men before Malcolm put them into the lead.

Erling Haaland scored to make it 2-2, but it was soon 3-2 to Al Hilal as Kalidou Koulibaly crashed home a header.

Phil Foden came off the bench to equalise, but there was still time for Leonardo to score a late winner.

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30th Jun 2025, 22:09By Jack Johnson

Former Chelsea wonderkid Charly Musonda has confirmed that he is retiring from football at just 28 years old.

Musonda, who was once tipped to be the next Eden Hazard, has hung up his boots due to his injury struggles.
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