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Chelsea tried to sign World Cup finalist who admits he came ‘very close’ to joining – but believes he was right not to

France v Croatia - FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Final Ivan Perisic (Croatia) celebrates with the teammates at Luzhniki Stadium in Russia on July 15, 2018. (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Chelsea

For a long period of time, Chelsea have had some of the best young players in Europe playing for their club, as highlighted by their seven FA Youth Cup wins between 2010 and 2018. Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic could have been another player to have made their final steps towards …

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‘One of the best strikers’- Ancelotti explains why Real Madrid did not sign Osimhen

‘One of the best strikers’- Ancelotti explains why Real Madrid did not sign Osimhen

Osimhen was linked with a move to Real Madrid, but Ancelotti said the club never considered signing the Nigerian. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has played down suggestions that Los Blancos were interested in signing Super Eagles and Napoli star Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s future was the subject of debate throughout …

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Liverpool sign Japan midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart on four-year deal

Liverpool sign Japan midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart on four-year deal

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Japan midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart, subject to a work permit and international clearance. The 30-year-old Japan international has signed a four-year contract which will keep him at Anfield until 2027, in a deal worth £16.2m. Endo, who arrives on Merseyside after four seasons …

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Tottenham Hotspur handed massive blow in pursuit of key transfer target – with Al-Nassr set to sign player instead: report

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou during the Pre-season friendly, Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur played at Lluis Companys Stadium on August 8, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Sergio Ruiz / Pressinphoto / Icon Sport)

Tottenham Hotspur look set to miss out on a key defensive target this transfer window, with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr moving ahead in negotiations. The departure of Harry Kane has meant that Tottenham have made signing a striker a priority in the remainder of this window. Manager Ange Postecoglou, however, …

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