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08-07-2025
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Report: Dortmund and Chelsea agree Gittens deal
After long negotiations, it seems Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea have finally agreed on a transfer fee for Jamie Gittens. At least according to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, a deal has now been reached between the two clubs. Advertisement The 20-year-old winger is set to sign a seven-year contract with the London club. A fee of up to €65 million has been reported for Gittens, who was also linked with Bayern Munich. Gittens joined Dortmund on a free transfer from Manchester City in 2020. Since then, he has scored 17 goals and provided 14 assists in 107 appearances for the Black and Yellows.
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25-06-2025
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Reims faced with unique problem following Lyon's relegation
Stade de Reims have been given a lifeline back into Ligue 1 following the DNCG's decision to relegate Olympique Lyonnais to Ligue 2 due to financial mismanagement. As the highest finishing relegated team, they would stand to benefit if Lyon's relegation is upheld. And while this sounds like an ideal situation for the Champagne club, RMC Sport reports that there are serious headaches attached to remaining in the top flight. Namely, Reims have already been before the DNCG and presented their budget for the upcoming season. Advertisement At a minimum, the drop down to the second tier has seen Reims slash their previous budget (estimated to be €60 million) in half, with the club expected to have presented a budget of €25-30 million to the watchdog. Reims have achieved this by reducing season ticket prices and lowering their financial demands from sponsors. They have also shaped their recruitment around bringing in players who would help them earn promotion back to Ligue 1. If Lyon fail their appeals and are relegated, Reims will have to go before the DNCG and present a new budget for operating in Ligue 1. As RMC Sports states, it's not a simple task to reverse their course and increase their budget. GFFN | Nick Hartland
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08-06-2025
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Dricus Du Plessis Refuses to Fight Nassourdine Imavov if Khamzat Chimaev Pulls Out of UFC 319
Dricus Du Plessis Refuses to Fight Nassourdine Imavov if Khamzat Chimaev Pulls Out of UFC 319 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. UFC 319 is still months away, but anticipation is already building as the promotion prepares for its return to the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event is officially scheduled for August 16. Headlining the event is a highly anticipated middleweight title fight between current champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev. But even with the date locked in, controversy is starting to bubble—especially after the champ made it clear he's not interested in facing a particular top contender if the plan falls apart. Advertisement In a recent interview shared by RMC Sport Combat, Du Plessis voiced his singular focus on fighting Chimaev and made his stance on Nassourdine Imavov crystal clear. 'I have to be honest, if [Chimaev] pulls out of this fight early, I will not fight Imavov because I want to fight Khamzat. Dricus Du PlessisGetty Images I don't want anything else,' Du Plessis said. He added, 'If I'm already there, two weeks, I'll fight Imavov if [Chimaev] pulls out. If he pulls out on four weeks, I'm not gonna fight. I will wait for him because I want to beat him, because he's the best right now. I want to only fight the best of the best.' Du Plessis has also publicly expressed concern that Chimaev may not make it to fight night, adding more tension to the situation. Nassourdine ImavovGetty Images The remarks didn't sit well with Imavov, who fired back on social media with a sharp response: 'Thanks for the compliments @dricusduplessis but you're not Jon Jones, if something happens, you're not going to block anything, if you're not ready to defend leave the place.' Advertisement While Du Plessis didn't rule Imavov out entirely, it's clear he's not eager to risk his belt unless it's against Chimaev. Imavov, riding a four-fight win streak and fresh off a major victory over Israel Adesanya, isn't likely to take the sideline treatment lightly. As UFC 319 approaches, the drama outside the cage is already delivering plenty of action. Related: Francis Ngannou's Trainer Sends a Clear Message to Dana White About a Return to the UFC Related: Conor McGregor Reacts to Sean O'Malley's Camp Ahead of UFC 316 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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08-06-2025
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Gittens agrees Chelsea move – negotiations with Dortmund underway
Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens is reportedly close to a move to Chelsea. According to RMC Sport, the Blues have reached a long-term agreement with the 20-year-old, with a contract set to run until 2032. Talks between the two clubs are now underway. Advertisement As reported by Bild, Dortmund have turned down an initial offer of €42 million from the London side, with the Black and Yellows holding out for a fee of up to €70 million. Chelsea are under time pressure, as they aim to register Gittens for the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 15, and Dortmund are said to be looking to use this urgency to their advantage. Whether a deal can be completed in time remains uncertain. Gittens previously spent time in Chelsea's youth setup before spells at Reading and Manchester City, eventually joining Dortmund in 2020.
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24-05-2025
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🚨 Monaco close to 'finalising' deal for Barcelona forward
Ligue 1 side Monaco are closing in on a deal to land Barcelona attacker Ansu Fati. As reported by RMC, the 22-year-old would join Monaco on an initial loan with a further option to buy, and Barcelona would include a buyout clause in any deal. Fati has struggled to hold down a regular first-team spot in Hansi Flick's LaLiga-winning side and made just six appearances this season. La signature d'Ansu Fati à Monaco semble se concrétiser. L'opération se ferait sous la forme d'un prêt avec option d'achat, avec une clause de rachat pour le FC Barcelonehttps:// — RMC Sport (@RMCsport) May 24, 2025 Will a move to Monaco help Fati rediscover his best form? 📸 LLUIS GENE - AFP or licensors
