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Tijjani Reijnders has completed a move to Saudi Pro-League club Al Qadsiah from Manchester City, just 12 months after joining the Premier League club in a €55 million (£47m / $64m) from AC Milan last summer. Sources have told ESPN the 28-year-old’s move to Al Qadsiah, who are managed by former Liverpool, Leicester and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, is worth £52m ($70m.) The Netherlands international arrived at City as Serie…

Barcelona have parked attempts to sign Julián Álvarez and are exploring other striker options before the transfer window closes, a source has told ESPN. The source says Barça have not ruled returning for Álvarez at some point — potentially even in January — but Atlético Madrid‘s reluctance to transfer the Argentina international has forced sporting director Deco to assess alternatives. Barça coach Hansi Flick is insistent on the signing of…

Arsenal have agreed a deal worth in the region of £51million for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, sources have told ESPN. The Gunners had a £30m ($40.8m) bid rejected earlier this summer with Villa valuing the England international at £60m ($81.7m.) However, sources say Arsenal have had a significantly improved offer containing add-ons accepted as they aim to secure the defensive reinforcement manager Mikel Arteta feels the squad needs. The…

Inter Milan are closing in on a deal to sign Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, sources told ESPN. While the transfer has not yet been finalised, the Serie A champions are confident of signing Jones for a fee in the region of £30 million. This comes after Inter attempted to sign the 25-year-old in January, with a number of previous bids having been rejected by the Anfield club.

José Mourinho has said that he did speak to Vinícius Juníor about remaining at Real Madrid but insisted he did not need to do much persuading as the Brazilian has ‘fallen in love’ with the Spanish giants. Vinícius Jr. was linked with a surprise move to Arsenal this summer as he stalled over signing a new contract at the Bernabéu. He then did sign on to remain in Madrid after…

Arsenal would consider exits for Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri if “the right opportunity” came up but are not actively seeking their departure, CEO Richard Garlick told BBC Sport. At just 19, both Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri have made a significant number of appearances for Arsenal‘s first team. Although Nwaneri spent the second half of last season on loan at Marseille, Lewis-Skelly started the Champions League final for the Gunners and…

Manchester United are in talks with Brighton over a deal for Carlos Baleba, sources have told ESPN. United have made contact with Brighton for information about their valuation of the midfielder. A similar enquiry last summer came to nothing after Brighton quoted £100 million ($136m) for the Cameroon international. Sources have told ESPN that United believe Brighton could now be willing to accept a lower offer for the 22-year-old, leading…

Aston Villa have completed the signings of left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid and goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma. Ruggeri joins following the departure of Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain, who played a key role in the same position for Villa across four seasons. The Italy international only joined Atlético last year on a five-year deal. Ruggeri made 26 appearances for Atlético in La Liga last season and 15 in…

Jack Grealish has stayed in contact with Everton after last season’s loan move was cut short by injury, the club’s CEO said. Grealish made 22 appearances for Everton last season after leaving Manchester City on loan but a foot issue curtailed his campaign and cost him any hope of making England’s World Cup squad. Now back with parent club City, Grealish was a half-time substitute for Enzo Maresca’s side in…