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Metro
18 hours ago
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- Metro
Chelsea agree £34m Jorrel Hato transfer but Ajax include clause
Chelsea have agreed a €40 million (£34.5m) deal to sign Ajax centre-back Jorrel Hato, according to reports. Negotiations between the two clubs were accelerated last week when Chelsea made an official approach to Ajax for the highly rated 19-year-old. The Athletic report that Chelsea and Ajax have now agreed a transfer fee for the Netherlands international, who will now undergo a medical. The report adds that Ajax have also managed to secure a sell-on clause as part of their agreement with Chelsea. Hato will become Chelsea's fourth summer signing after Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, while Estevao Willian, Kendry Paez, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr have also joined Stamford Bridge this summer. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The Dutch defender had also attracted interest from Arsenal, whilehe was spotted during a game at Anfield in January, sparking speculation over a possible move to Liverpool. Chelsea are also in talks with RB Leipzig to sign their 22-year-old Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Benjamin Sesko makes decision over Newcastle transfer after Manchester United approach MORE: Michael Owen says only three clubs can win the Premier League next season MORE: The seven players Chelsea are trying to sell this summer after £50m double exit
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Luis Diaz JOINS Bayern Munich for £65.5m, Liverpool ‘AGREE' terms with Isak, Everton eye Grealish
CLUBS are splashing the cash this summer as they look to bolster their squads in the transfer window ahead of the new season! Advertisement Elsewhere, In other news, Everton are interested in signing out-of-favour Manchester City winger SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Follow ALL the latest news, moves and completed deals with our live blog below... Advertisement By Championship record deal agreed Ipswich Town have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough. Sky Sports have claimed that the deal is worth more than £20million. This would make it a record deal for the Championship as it surpasses the £15.5million Burnley paid for Mike Tresor in 2024. Hackney was a part of the squad that won the U21 Euros with England this summer. Copy link Copied By Dan the Man Dan Ndoye is reportedly set to undergo a medical at Nottingham Forest. Sky Sports have claimed reported that his move from Serie A side Bologna could take place TODAY . The winger would cost the East Midlands side up to £34million. Copy link Copied By Villan to go? Aston Villa could be about to say goodbye to left-back Alex Moreno. The defender is a target for LaLiga outfit Girona. The Athletic have claimed that they have made an approach for the Spaniard. He worked with manager Michel during his time at Rayo Vallecano. Copy link Copied By BREAKING: Xhaka joins Sunderland Sunderland have announced the signing of Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen. The former Arsenal midfielder has signed a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats are reported to have paid £13million plus £4m in add-ons for the Swiss ace. Copy link Copied By Vieira wanted Fabio Vieira could be on his way out of Arsenal this summer but to another Premier League side. Reports have claimed that the midfielder is on West Ham United's shortlist this summer. Vieira spent last season on loan at Porto and is not in Mikel Arteta's plans. Copy link Copied By Hammers cash in West Ham have cashed in on two young Irish talents. The club have sold both Patrick Kelly and Scott Moore before the duo could make an impact on the first team. Kelly has made the move to League Two side Barnsley, while Moore has returned to Ireland with Shelbourne FC. Copy link Copied By Keeper deal Sunderland have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Robin Roefs as their new goalkeeper. The Athletic have claimed that the Black Cats will pay up to £12.5million to NEC Nijmegen for the stopper. The Dutchman will have a medical today ahead of signing a five-year contract. Copy link Copied By BREAKING: Diaz leaves Liverpool Luis Diaz has completed his move away from Liverpool. The Colombian winger has signed a four-year contract at Bayern Munich. The Reds have pocketed £65.5million from the transfer, and he will wear the No14 in Germany. Copy link Copied By Fulham in for Dewsbury-Hall Fulham are interested in Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The Cottagers are preparing an approach to take the midfielder on loan with a view to a permanent move. Dewsbury-Hall, 26, has struggled for Premier League minutes following a £30million move from Leicester last summer. Dewsbury-Hall is not the only Copy link Copied By Eze wait Arsenal are unlikely to sign Eberechi Eze until the end of the transfer window, it's been claimed. The north Londoners are hestitant to pay Crystal Palace's asking price for their England international winger. And according to The Athletic, the Arsenal brass plan to wait and see if Palace drop their valuation of their star man before tabling a bid. Copy link Copied By Comuzzo race There are three Premier League clubs in the hunt for Fiorentina defenedr Pietro Comuzzo. Reports in Italy have claimed that Man United, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland are all interested in him. United will see first hand what Comuzzo is capable of as they face the Italian side in a pre-season game next month. Copy link Copied By Watkins vs Sesko Manchester United have Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins as their top two striker targets. Ruben Amorim wants to bring in a new No.9 this summer after Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee endured woeful seasons. Here is how they compare... Copy link Copied By United cool on Martinez Manchester United have reportedly cooled their interest in Emiliano Martinez. The Red Devils made a loan offer for the Aston Villa stopper earlier in the transfer window but were rebuffed. The Athletic have now claimed that United will not pursue a deal after being put off by his wages and £40million price tag. Copy link Copied By Garnacho update Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their attempts to offload Alejandro Garnacho. The Independent have claimed that Chelsea are not willing to pay more than £30million for the Argentine. The report claims that United spoke to the Blues about the potential swapping of Garnahco for Nicolas Jackson. However, if they were to do this United could have to add £50MILLION on top of Garnacho to match Chelsea's valuation of the striker. Copy link Copied By Hammers bid West Ham have reportedly made an offer to sign Nelson Deossa. The Columbian is currently playing for Mexican side Monterrey. Reports have claimed that the Hammers have made a bid of £9.75million. Copy link Copied By Ramsdale deal Newcastle have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Aaron Ramsdale. Sky Sports have claime that the former Arsenal stopper will join the Magpies on a loan deal with an option to buy in 2026. Southampton have given him permission to travel for his medical on Wednesday. Copy link Copied By Morton interest Liverpool star Tyler Morton is reportedly wanted by Lyon. Reports have claimed that the Ligue 1 side have made contact with the Reds over a deal for the midfielder. The 22-year-old is also a target for West Ham. The report adds that Morton is open to a move to Lyon. Copy link Copied By Jackson switch? Chelsea could sell Nicolas Jackson to a Premier League rival. The striker has fallen down the pecking order following the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. Reports have claimed that Newcastle are in talks over a transfer worth £65million. Copy link Copied By Wrexham move Wrexham are prepared to smash their transfer record to sign Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich. The star-studded promoted Welsh club have made a £7million approach to the Tractor Boys for the winger. Ipswich had no intention to sell Broadhead, 27, this summer but have not ruled out a sale for a good price. Wrexham's previous club record purchase was £2m on striker Sam Smith from Reading earlier this year. Copy link Copied By Trossard wanted Leandro Trossard is reportedly wanted by Borussia Dortmund. The Arsenal star is holding off on signing a new contract at the Emirates. And reports have now claimed that Dortmund could make a move for the Belgian before the end of the transfer window. Copy link Copied By BREAKING: City sign Trafford Manchester City have confirmed the return of James Trafford from Burnley. He has signed a five-year contract with the club with the option for another. He will compete with Ederson for the No.1 spot at the Etihad. It's brilliant for me. To play for Man City has been one of my goals since I joined the club when I was 12-years-old. I know my journey would look differently and throughout it, I always believed I would be coming back. When I left, I always believed that one day I would be back, and I've worked to achieve this moment. James Trafford Man City Copy link Copied By Muller move Thomas Muller is reportedly set for a move to the MLS, having left Bayern Munich at the end of last season. Reports have claimed that he is closing in on a move to the Vancouver Whitecaps. However, FC Cincinnati will be awarded $400,000 for their "discovery rights" for the German star. Copy link Copied By Spurs ace 'wanted' Tottenham youngster Tyrese Hall has been linked with a move away from the club. The 19-year-old midfielder is reportedly wanted by a number of EFL sides. However, it has also been claimed that he could make a move to Portuguese outfit Famalicao. Copy link Copied By EXCLUSIVE: Fernandes move Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Southampton's Mateus Fernandes. Fernandes joined Saints from Sporting Lisbon in a £15million deal last summer but is expected to leave after relegation. The Portuguese midfielder was named the club's player of the season in his first year in English football. West Ham have expressed an interest in Fernandes, but will not stand a chance should Atletico make a move. Copy link Copied By DONE DEAL: Everton sign Aznou Everton have confirmed the transfer of Bayern Munich ace Adam Aznou. The left-back, 19, has joined the Toffeers on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Speaking to club media, Aznou said: 'I'm so happy to be here. I'm so proud to be part of this team. 'The project they gave me is really good. The Premier League is the best league in the world so I'm really excited to start. 'The stadium is really nice. It gives you a good feeling and it's good for our fans to support us. It's perfect for us. 'I just have to say I'm really thankful to be here. I'm really proud so I will give everything in every training session and every game.' Copy link Copied 1 …
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Gunners reluctant to pay more than £60m for Eze
Arsenal remain interested in England winger Eberechi Eze, 27, but are not willing to meet a release clause in excess of £60m and will only bid if Crystal Palace reduce their asking price. (Athletic - subscription required), externalBorussia Dortmund are monitoring the situation of Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard, 30, but the Belgium attacker is also wanted by two Premier League clubs. (Sky Sports Germany), externalFinally, West Ham are eyeing Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira, 25, who joined Arsenal in 2022 but spent last season on loan at Porto. (Ben Jacobs), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Inaki Williams takes pride in being Athletic's first Black captain when 'far-right is fashionable'
Article content Inaki Williams is taking pride in becoming the first Black captain for Athletic Bilbao at a time when he said the 'far-right is fashionable.' Article content The 31-year-old Williams, one of the first Black players to ever join the club, will take over as the squad's main caption this season. Article content Athletic historically has had few Black players because it only fields people from Spain's northern Basque Country region or adjoining areas. Article content Williams and his younger brother, Nico, were born in the northern industrial city of Bilbao from Ghanaian parents who made the long journey to Europe looking for a better life. Article content Article content 'This means a lot,' Williams said in a news conference. 'It's seems like destiny that my mom and dad gave birth to me in Bilbao 31 years ago,' Williams said. 'We are lucky to represent many people who come from abroad to make a living. And to be a reference in Basque Country and in Spain, is important for us. Article content 'We come from humble families, and being able to express this is good for everyone,' he said. 'It seems like the far-right is fashionable, and those of us who have a voice have to keep working and keep proving people wrong and keep overcoming barriers.' Article content Both Williams brothers, who have been subjected to racist insults in Spain, have been playing for Athletic since their youth. Inaki Williams chose to play for Ghana's national team at the last World Cup, while his 23-year-old brother Nico has been a regular in Spain's squad. Article content Article content Nico Williams has become one of the rising stars in Spanish soccer and reportedly was in negotiations to join Barcelona this season, though he ended up extending his contract to stay with Athletic. Article content The Basque Country club will be playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2014-15 season. Article content 'For many players, it will be their first time in the Champions League, and it's very exciting,' Inaki Williams said. 'In Bilbao there's a great desire to hear that (Champions League) anthem again.'
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Iñaki Williams takes pride in being Athletic's first Black captain when ‘far-right is fashionable'
MADRID (AP) — Iñaki Williams is taking pride in becoming the first Black captain for Athletic Bilbao at a time when he said the 'far-right is fashionable.' The 31-year-old Williams, one of the first Black players to ever join the club, will take over as the squad's main caption this season. Athletic historically has had few Black players because it only fields people from Spain's northern Basque Country region or adjoining areas. Williams and his younger brother, Nico, were born in the northern industrial city of Bilbao from Ghanaian parents who made the long journey to Europe looking for a better life. 'This means a lot,' Williams said in a news conference. 'It's seems like destiny that my mom and dad gave birth to me in Bilbao 31 years ago,' Williams said. 'We are lucky to represent many people who come from abroad to make a living. And to be a reference in Basque Country and in Spain, is important for us. 'We come from humble families, and being able to express this is good for everyone,' he said. 'It seems like the far-right is fashionable, and those of us who have a voice have to keep working and keep proving people wrong and keep overcoming barriers.' Both Williams brothers, who have been subjected to racist insults in Spain, have been playing for Athletic since their youth. Iñaki Williams chose to play for Ghana's national team at the last World Cup, while his 23-year-old brother Nico has been a regular in Spain's squad. Nico Williams has become one of the rising stars in Spanish soccer and reportedly was in negotiations to join Barcelona this season, though he ended up extending his contract to stay with Athletic. The Basque Country club will be playing in the Champions League for the first time since the 2014-15 season. 'For many players, it will be their first time in the Champions League, and it's very exciting,' Iñaki Williams said. 'In Bilbao there's a great desire to hear that (Champions League) anthem again.' Athletic finished fourth in last season's Spanish league, behind Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and champions Barcelona. 'We're committed to being ambitious,' Iñaki Williams said. 'With the new signings and the young players coming in, we're making great strides. This is one of the strongest Athletic sides I can remember since I joined.' ___ AP soccer:
