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Wolves sign Colombia winger Arias for £15m
Wolves have signed Colombia international Jhon Arias from Fluminense for an initial £15m. The deal includes a further £4m in add-ons, which includes European qualification. The 27-year-old winger moves to Molineux on a four-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. He will take the number 10 shirt left by Matheus Cunha after his £62.5m move to Manchester United last month. Arias can play on the left and right, although he is not viewed as a direct replacement for Cunha. Arias played at the Club World Cup this summer as Fluminense reached the semi-finals, where they were beaten by Chelsea, and will reunite with Wolves midfielder Andre, who he played with at Fluminense, and international team-mate Yerson Mosquera. He has 31 caps for Colombia and won the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense in 2023 and leaves having played 229 times for the Brazilian side. Arias becomes Vitor Pereira's second signing of the summer after midfielder Fer Lopez joined from Celta Vigo. 'Colombian Pele' swaps the Maracana for Molineux Noel Sliney, BBC Sport Arias is older than most South American players who cross the Atlantic Ocean to try their luck in Europe. Nonetheless, Wolves' new signing has been the creative force for Fluminense for several years and is affectionately known as 'the Colombian Pele' by the club's supporters. During the Club World Cup, former Brazil playmaker Kaka described the stocky Arias as "an extremely dangerous player who can decide a match at any moment". Arias showcased his trickery and relentless running in that competition, creating an unrivalled 18 chances in six games. He won the man-of-the-match award three times and earned a place in the team of the tournament. Arias switched position to play up front for the latter half of Fluminense's run to the semi-finals but still led the side overall for most touches per 90 minutes (68). He was involved in 40 open-play moves that led to a shot, double that of any team-mate. Arias also won possession more than any other Fluminense player. He scored 47 goals in 229 games and his tally of 55 assists is the second highest of any Fluminense player this century.
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Report – Positive News For Inter Milan Quartet After Missing FIFA Club World Cup Through Injury
Inter Milan have gotten positive news regarding the fitness of Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Benjamin Pavard, and Yann Bisseck. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908. They report all four look to have recovered from injuries upon their return to training. Inter Milan's entire squad will not return to training for a few players. The club has granted most of their players extended holidays after the Club World Cup. However, a few players have already filtered into the team's preaseason training camp. Namely, those who were absent from the Club World Cup due to injuries. Inter Get Positive Injury News On Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Pavard & Bisseck MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale celebrates after his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu was notably out for the Club World Cup. This was due to a hamstring strain, and a subsequent calf problem. In the meantime, the Turk was also subject to a lot of transfer rumours. But Calhanoglu has made his return to training. And aside from smoothing things over as far as the transfer rumours with an interview, the 31-year-old's fitness also looks to be good. Meanwhile, the same is true of midfielder Piotr Zielinski. The Polish international missed the Club World Cup due to a calf strain. Defender Benjamin Pavard started one match for Inter at the Club World Cup – but missed the remainder of the tournament due to a flare-up of an ankle sprain. And then, Pavard's fellow right-sided defender Yann Bisseck was also absent. The German was recovering from a hamstring problem he sustained during the Champions League final. According to the Gazzetta, though, both defenders have recovered well. Therefore, all four of Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Pavard, and Bisseck are working on personalized work to get up to speed in anticipation of their teammates returning to training.
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Atalanta expecting improved new Inter offer for Nigeria star Lookman
Reports in Italy claim that Atalanta are expecting to receive a new offer from Inter for Nigeria international Ademola Lookman in the near future, after turning down an initial bid from the Nerazzurri last week. Inter have identified Lookman as their next target in the summer transfer window following the previous arrivals of Petar Sucic, Luis Henrique and Ange-Yoan Bonny. The Nerazzurri, who are prepared to hand the former Everton, Fulham and RB Leipzig forward a €4m-per-season contract, have already had an initial offer rejected by La Dea this summer. The Nerazzurri had initially offered to take Lookman on loan with an option to buy, which was swiftly turned down. Atalanta expecting improved Inter offer for Lookman epa11919188 Atalanta's Ademola ookman celebrates after scoring the 0-4 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match of Empoli FC against Atalanta BC, in Empoli, Italy, 23 February 2025. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI While Inter had been prepared to offer a transfer fee in the region of €40m, Atalanta are seeking a fee closer to €50m. Atalanta, who have already raised €65m through the sale of Mateo Retegui to Al-Qadsiah this summer, are expecting Inter to come back in with a new and improved offer for Lookman in the near future, according to reports from The fact that Atalanta have already raised a significant sum through the sale of Retegui this summer, they are said to be in a strong position when it comes to negotiating a deal involving Lookman. Thursday's report claims that Inter could return with a new offer that has improved by €2m-€3m compared to their initial €40m bid.
