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Al Ahli SC
Official, confirmed: Julian Draxler has joined Qatari side Al Ahli SC from PSG on a permanent deal. He’s signed a contract valid until June 2025 - more on this story in yesterday’s Debrief podcast.
Al Gharafa
2003-born Uruguayan talent Fabricio Diaz has just signed in as new Al Gharafa player, in Qatar. Linked with Barcelona and Brighton in recent months, he’ll now play in Doha for Al Gharafa.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta on David Raya starting while Aaron Ramsdale was benched: “Trust me — it’s like playing Fabio Vieira or Eddie Nketiah… it is nothing different. I have 11 players to pick and no-one is different.”
Ramsdale is now being linked with two big clubs - latest details here.
Barcelona
Xavi confirms: “As far as I know, both renewals of Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde are well underway and there will be news soon.” Both Lamine and Balde already signed new deals in July. To be announced soon.
Xavi: “Ferran Torres told me in June that he needed to have a great pre-season, and he was right. We have given him the necessary time to demonstrate his intention of wanting to do well, his attitude and work have always been there. He’s and will be important for us.”
Bayern Munich
Could Bayern raid Arsenal for this big name? More here.
Brentford
Thomas Frank: “Ivan Toney, one of the best strikers. I don’t see many out there who is better in the world than him. Kane, Lewa, Haaland… not many others at his level. In a top team, he’d easily score 20/25 goals. I understand why clubs are looking at him.”
Chelsea
Chelsea have been linked with Dusan Vlahovic and Ivan Toney, but what’s the truth? Full details here.
Could this be a surprise answer in goal for Chelsea? More here.
Why did Callum Hudson-Odoi decide to leave Chelsea? Full info here.
Mauricio Pochettino: “With all of the squad fit we can compete but now we don’t have all of the squad available. What can we do? For me, nothing to say... the fans can do this. We had 12 injured this weekend: I am going to cry, I am going to complain, to who? I have to accept.”
Liverpool
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva’s new deal valid until 2026 includes a £50m release clause — it’s only starting from next summer - more info on that here.
Manchester United
Could United have signed Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen if the takeover had gone through before the summer transfer window? More info here.
Gabriele Biancheri has penned his first professional contract with Manchester United.
Monza
Papu Gomez remains available as free agent as he will not join Serie A side Monza. It’s not happening despite reports. Gomez terminated his contract at Sevilla on Deadline Day.
Newcastle United
Newcastle are focusing on this contract issue rather than new signings - more info here.
Nice
Salvatore Sirigu has signed for OGC Nice on a one year contract — he was available as free agent.
Nottingham Forest
Callum Hudson-Odoi: “Chelsea has been my home for a very long time and knowing it was time to go was emotional. It was difficult. We had conversations but I thought it was best if I leave — so it was a mutual agreement, but I’d say it was more my decision.” Full story here.
WHAT a goal by Hudson-Odoi on his Forest debut! [Pictures courtesy of Sky Sports]
PSG
PSG talent Ilyes Housni has joined Al Sadd, in Qatar on a one-year loan deal. Agreement sealed and signed.
Real Madrid
Fede Valverde admits he rejected approaches from PL clubs this summer as he only wants Real Madrid. “Premier League offers? I have the ability to play for Real. The day I don’t feel like that, I’m probably going to look for another solution or Real itself will look for one for me.”
Wolves
Wolves have completed a deal to sign 19 year old talented midfielder Tawanda Chirewa — joining from Ipswich Town. The highly rated talent has signed a four year deal.
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