Brazilian club Fluminense has rejected a €30 million ($32.5m) offer for local midfielder André from Liverpool, sources confirmed on Wednesday. While the Reds are hoping to sign the talented Brazilian before the transfer deadline at the end of this month, the Brazilian club wants to hold onto him at least until the end of the season.

Fluminense’s board alerted Liverpool that even if they decide to increase their offer for the player, the club would not allow André to depart this season. The 22-year-old player is under contract with Fluminense until 2026 and played a team-high 40 games this season. He has since attracted the interest of several clubs, with Liverpool’s Premier League rivals Fulham submitting a €20 million offer for André that was rejected earlier this year.

With high hopes of winning the Copa Libertadores this season, Fluminense will face off with Paraguayan club Club Olimpia in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash on September 24. Liverpool will likely have to seek out another midfielder to fill the vacancies left behind by Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, who both departed for Saudi Arabia this summer.

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Arsenal has reached an agreement with Premier League rivals West Ham United over the transfer of star midfielder Declan Rice, sources reported late on Wednesday. This comes after Manchester City pulled out of the race to sign the 24-year-old playmaker.

West Ham reportedly accepted Arsenal’s third bid for the player worth £100 million ($127 million) plus £5 million ($6.3 million) in add-ons. Although some minor aspects of the deal are yet to be confirmed, these terms are believed to be just a formality.

Man City expressed an interest in Rice given the team’s need to replace outbound central midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who departed for FC Barcelona following the expiration of his contract with City.

Once Man City’s bid of £80 million plus £10 million in add-ons was rejected, they decided to bow out of the race to sign Rice in favor of pursuing other options. The club recently signed Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea for a deal worth £25 million plus another £5 million in add-ons.

Rice is the latest transfer in what is proving to be a busy summer window for the Gunners. On Wednesday, Arsenal confirmed the signing of striker Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £67.5 million.

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Manchester City is preparing an offer for West Ham United center midfielder Declan Rice, sources revealed on Thursday. This comes as Arsenal looks to sign the player after their first two bids were rejected.

Should Man City decide to pounce on Rice this summer, they will be required to submit a largescale bid, considering that Arsenal’s latest bid of £75 million and a further £15 million in add-ons was rejected.

It is believed that City’s late entry to the race for Rice’s signature was due to the club deciding to hear about the future of captain Ilkay Gundogan. With Gundogan now headed to FC Barcelona, City is looking at Rice as his replacement.

With West Ham currently valuing Rice at £100 million, Arsenal is expected to return to them with a third offer. Now that Man City has entered the fray, however, the Hammers may look to increase their asking price.

West Ham manager David Moyes has signaled his interest in City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who spent the majority of his debut season at the club on the bench. It is believed that Moyes would make a move for him should Rice join City.

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Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers has confirmed the signing of Matheus Nunes from Sporting Lisbon. The midfielder cost a price tag of £42.2 million—a club record transfer fee.

The Wolves are expected to pay an initial fee of £38 million, plus an additional £4.2 million in add-ons. The 23-year-old player is the club’s third summer signing, following forward Goncalo Guedes from Valencia and defender Nathan Collins from Burnley.

Prior to his arrival at the Molineux Stadium, Nunes has enjoyed a strong start to the new season, scoring in Sporting Lisbon’s 3-0 victory over Rio Ave on Saturday in the club’s second game in the Primeira Liga.

Nunes made 76 appearances for Sporting, scoring seven goals in the process. The midfielder also made his debut for the Portugal national team last year and has played eight games and scored one goal on the international stage since.

West Ham United manager David Moyes also expressed an interest in signing Nunes, however, the player was reportedly unwilling to play for the Hammers, favoring a transfer to Bruno Lage’s Wolves side.

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Bayern Munich has secured the transfer of 24-year-old right-back Noussair Mazraoui from Eredivisie team Ajax. The Moroccan international is slated to join the Bavarian side on a free transfer once his contract with Ajax lapses in June. Mazraoui’s contract with Bayern is valid until 2026.

The first summer signing made by Bayern Munich, Mazraoui is expected to provide the reigning Bundesliga champions with some much-needed reinforcement at the back, particularly with Niklas Süle departing for Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer this summer. He also proves to be an alternative to France international Benjamin Pavard, making Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann spoiled for choice at right-back.

Mazraoui is believed to be the first in a duel signing, with Bayern also targeting his Ajax teammate Ryan Gravenberch at midfield.

A lifelong Ajax player, Mazraoui rose through the Dutch champions’ youth academy before breaking into the first team in 2018. During his time at Ajax, he helped his team to win two Eredivisie league titles and two KNVB Cups. He also competed in the squad that famously made it to the semi-finals of the 2019 UEFA Champions League, eliminating the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus in the process.

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German defender Jerome Boateng has found a new club after spending the better part of the summer on the free-agent market. Boateng will now suit up for Lyon after he inked a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side on Tuesday.

Boateng spent the previous 10 years playing for Bayern Munich, but Bundesliga powerhouse decided earlier this year that he won’t be offered a new contract. The 32-year-old attracted interest from several profile clubs, including Tottenham, Arsenal, and Roma, in the past weeks before deciding to pick France as his next destination.

One of the reasons why Boateng rebuffed the interest from other clubs in favor of Lyon might be the opportunity to have more playing time. He has a chance to be a regular starter with the French club, with his odds becoming even higher following the suspension of Brazilian defender Marcelo. If he had joined a bigger club, however, he would probably have to settle for a bench role.

During his time with Bayern Munich, Jerome Boateng was irreplaceable in the team’s backline. He played 364 games in all competitions, providing the club with a reliable and stable presence in defense while also managing to contribute with 10 goals and 25 assists. He won 25 trophies with Bayern, including nine Bundesliga titles and two UEFA Champions Leagues.

Boateng previously also played for Hertha BSC, Hamburger SV, and Manchester City.

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Kylian Mbappe won’t be suiting up for Real Madrid this summer. According to multiple reports, Paris Saint-Germain declined the latest offer from the La Liga powerhouse and will keep the French striker on their roster for this season.

Real has made several offers to PSG for Mbappe in recent days, but the French club opted to reject each one even though the 22-year-old star is set to be out of contract next summer. On the last day of the transfer window (Tuesday), Real returned with a final offer of $235 million to which they reportedly didn’t even receive a reply from PSG.

By rejecting Real’s advances, PSG bought themselves more time to convince Mbappe to sign a long-term deal and stay in Paris. However, if they fail, the French international will be able to walk away for free in July. He can already start negotiating with other clubs and commit to a pre-contract in January.

Real Madrid remains the most probable landing spot for Kylian Mbappe. Los Blancos have monitored him for several years now and even planned their transfer strategy around the player, so they probably won’t give up now. On the other hand, Mbappe has been a fan of Real since he was a child and would reportedly only consider a move to Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe joined PSG in 2017 in a transfer worth around $210 million from Ligue 1 side Monaco. Since then, he has played 175 games for the club and scored 135 goals. Mbappe also helped PSG win three consecutive league titles.

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Talented but underachieving Italian forward Moise Kean will try to resurrect his career in France. Ligue 1 champs Paris Saint-Germain confirmed over the weekend that they acquired Kean on a season-long loan, bringing in the 20-year-old forward from Premier League side Everton.

PSG was on the market for an attacking reinforcement over the past several weeks, lacking depth up front following striker Edinson Cavani and forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s departure in the summer. French club considered several options veteran options but ended up choosing a youngster that wouldn’t mind not being the first option.

PSG’s starters in the attack are Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Mauro Icardi, and it is hard to see anyone usurping their spots if they are healthy.

“I am really proud and happy to become a Paris Saint-German player,” said Kean upon arrival to his new club. “It is one of the best clubs in the world as shown by their Champions League campaign last season where they reached the final.”

Moise Kean comes to Paris after a disappointing season with Everton, which saw him scoring just four goals in 37 matches since August 2019.

Kean came to Merseyside as a big acquisition from Juventus, but failed to adapt to Premier League and was out of manager Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for a while. He only made two appearances in Premier League this season, clocking 13 minutes off the bench.

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Inter Milan and Real Madrid are reportedly close to finalizing a deal for the talented Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi.

According to multiple sources, Inter agreed to pay around $45 million, plus bonuses, for Hakimi, who spent the previous two seasons on loan with Borussia Dortmund. The player is expected to ink a five-year contract with the Seria A powerhouse.

After a highly successful two-year stint in the Bundesliga, Hakimi was expected to return to Santiago Bernabeu next season and play for Real. However, after La Liga giants couldn’t guarantee him a starting spot over Dani Carvajal, the 21-year-old right-back decided to explore other options.

Borussia tried to secure Hakimi’s stay on a permanent basis, while Bayern Munich also got in the race. However, Inter made a strong push last week and are now on the verge of getting one of the brightest talents in soccer.

While the news is still not official, Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta recently confirmed that the club is trying to get the player to Italy.

“I confirm that we are in an advanced negotiation for Hakimi. [Inter sporting director Piero] Ausilio has been very good, but we must now conclude the negotiation,“ said Marotta.

Achraf Hakimi went through Real Madrid’s academy and made his debut with the senior team in 2017 after impressive showings on youth levels. After making nine appearances during the 2017/18 seasons, Hakimi was sent to Borussia Dortmund in order to continue his development.

Hakimi thrived with Borussia in the next two years, solidifying his place as the team’s starting back, making 73 appearances with 12 goals scored in all competitions. Still, this didn’t convince Real to give him a more prominent role.

According to sources close to the club, Real’s head coach Zinedine Zidane valuates Dani Carvajal’s presence in the locker room and sees the Spaniard as the club’s main right back in the next several years. Also, there are doubts about whether Hakimi would fit into Zidane’s tactical system, considering that Real and Borussia have a drastically different setup.

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Brazilian club Fluminense has rejected a €30 million ($32.5m) offer for local midfielder André from Liverpool, sources confirmed on Wednesday. While the Reds are hoping to sign the talented Brazilian before the transfer deadline at the end of this month, the Brazilian club wants to hold onto him at least until the end of the season.

Fluminense’s board alerted Liverpool that even if they decide to increase their offer for the player, the club would not allow André to depart this season. The 22-year-old player is under contract with Fluminense until 2026 and played a team-high 40 games this season. He has since attracted the interest of several clubs, with Liverpool’s Premier League rivals Fulham submitting a €20 million offer for André that was rejected earlier this year.

With high hopes of winning the Copa Libertadores this season, Fluminense will face off with Paraguayan club Club Olimpia in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash on September 24. Liverpool will likely have to seek out another midfielder to fill the vacancies left behind by Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, who both departed for Saudi Arabia this summer.

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Arsenal has reached an agreement with Premier League rivals West Ham United over the transfer of star midfielder Declan Rice, sources reported late on Wednesday. This comes after Manchester City pulled out of the race to sign the 24-year-old playmaker.

West Ham reportedly accepted Arsenal’s third bid for the player worth £100 million ($127 million) plus £5 million ($6.3 million) in add-ons. Although some minor aspects of the deal are yet to be confirmed, these terms are believed to be just a formality.

Man City expressed an interest in Rice given the team’s need to replace outbound central midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who departed for FC Barcelona following the expiration of his contract with City.

Once Man City’s bid of £80 million plus £10 million in add-ons was rejected, they decided to bow out of the race to sign Rice in favor of pursuing other options. The club recently signed Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea for a deal worth £25 million plus another £5 million in add-ons.

Rice is the latest transfer in what is proving to be a busy summer window for the Gunners. On Wednesday, Arsenal confirmed the signing of striker Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £67.5 million.

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Manchester City is preparing an offer for West Ham United center midfielder Declan Rice, sources revealed on Thursday. This comes as Arsenal looks to sign the player after their first two bids were rejected.

Should Man City decide to pounce on Rice this summer, they will be required to submit a largescale bid, considering that Arsenal’s latest bid of £75 million and a further £15 million in add-ons was rejected.

It is believed that City’s late entry to the race for Rice’s signature was due to the club deciding to hear about the future of captain Ilkay Gundogan. With Gundogan now headed to FC Barcelona, City is looking at Rice as his replacement.

With West Ham currently valuing Rice at £100 million, Arsenal is expected to return to them with a third offer. Now that Man City has entered the fray, however, the Hammers may look to increase their asking price.

West Ham manager David Moyes has signaled his interest in City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who spent the majority of his debut season at the club on the bench. It is believed that Moyes would make a move for him should Rice join City.

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Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers has confirmed the signing of Matheus Nunes from Sporting Lisbon. The midfielder cost a price tag of £42.2 million—a club record transfer fee.

The Wolves are expected to pay an initial fee of £38 million, plus an additional £4.2 million in add-ons. The 23-year-old player is the club’s third summer signing, following forward Goncalo Guedes from Valencia and defender Nathan Collins from Burnley.

Prior to his arrival at the Molineux Stadium, Nunes has enjoyed a strong start to the new season, scoring in Sporting Lisbon’s 3-0 victory over Rio Ave on Saturday in the club’s second game in the Primeira Liga.

Nunes made 76 appearances for Sporting, scoring seven goals in the process. The midfielder also made his debut for the Portugal national team last year and has played eight games and scored one goal on the international stage since.

West Ham United manager David Moyes also expressed an interest in signing Nunes, however, the player was reportedly unwilling to play for the Hammers, favoring a transfer to Bruno Lage’s Wolves side.

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Bayern Munich has secured the transfer of 24-year-old right-back Noussair Mazraoui from Eredivisie team Ajax. The Moroccan international is slated to join the Bavarian side on a free transfer once his contract with Ajax lapses in June. Mazraoui’s contract with Bayern is valid until 2026.

The first summer signing made by Bayern Munich, Mazraoui is expected to provide the reigning Bundesliga champions with some much-needed reinforcement at the back, particularly with Niklas Süle departing for Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer this summer. He also proves to be an alternative to France international Benjamin Pavard, making Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann spoiled for choice at right-back.

Mazraoui is believed to be the first in a duel signing, with Bayern also targeting his Ajax teammate Ryan Gravenberch at midfield.

A lifelong Ajax player, Mazraoui rose through the Dutch champions’ youth academy before breaking into the first team in 2018. During his time at Ajax, he helped his team to win two Eredivisie league titles and two KNVB Cups. He also competed in the squad that famously made it to the semi-finals of the 2019 UEFA Champions League, eliminating the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus in the process.

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German defender Jerome Boateng has found a new club after spending the better part of the summer on the free-agent market. Boateng will now suit up for Lyon after he inked a two-year deal with Ligue 1 side on Tuesday.

Boateng spent the previous 10 years playing for Bayern Munich, but Bundesliga powerhouse decided earlier this year that he won’t be offered a new contract. The 32-year-old attracted interest from several profile clubs, including Tottenham, Arsenal, and Roma, in the past weeks before deciding to pick France as his next destination.

One of the reasons why Boateng rebuffed the interest from other clubs in favor of Lyon might be the opportunity to have more playing time. He has a chance to be a regular starter with the French club, with his odds becoming even higher following the suspension of Brazilian defender Marcelo. If he had joined a bigger club, however, he would probably have to settle for a bench role.

During his time with Bayern Munich, Jerome Boateng was irreplaceable in the team’s backline. He played 364 games in all competitions, providing the club with a reliable and stable presence in defense while also managing to contribute with 10 goals and 25 assists. He won 25 trophies with Bayern, including nine Bundesliga titles and two UEFA Champions Leagues.

Boateng previously also played for Hertha BSC, Hamburger SV, and Manchester City.

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Kylian Mbappe won’t be suiting up for Real Madrid this summer. According to multiple reports, Paris Saint-Germain declined the latest offer from the La Liga powerhouse and will keep the French striker on their roster for this season.

Real has made several offers to PSG for Mbappe in recent days, but the French club opted to reject each one even though the 22-year-old star is set to be out of contract next summer. On the last day of the transfer window (Tuesday), Real returned with a final offer of $235 million to which they reportedly didn’t even receive a reply from PSG.

By rejecting Real’s advances, PSG bought themselves more time to convince Mbappe to sign a long-term deal and stay in Paris. However, if they fail, the French international will be able to walk away for free in July. He can already start negotiating with other clubs and commit to a pre-contract in January.

Real Madrid remains the most probable landing spot for Kylian Mbappe. Los Blancos have monitored him for several years now and even planned their transfer strategy around the player, so they probably won’t give up now. On the other hand, Mbappe has been a fan of Real since he was a child and would reportedly only consider a move to Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe joined PSG in 2017 in a transfer worth around $210 million from Ligue 1 side Monaco. Since then, he has played 175 games for the club and scored 135 goals. Mbappe also helped PSG win three consecutive league titles.

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Talented but underachieving Italian forward Moise Kean will try to resurrect his career in France. Ligue 1 champs Paris Saint-Germain confirmed over the weekend that they acquired Kean on a season-long loan, bringing in the 20-year-old forward from Premier League side Everton.

PSG was on the market for an attacking reinforcement over the past several weeks, lacking depth up front following striker Edinson Cavani and forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s departure in the summer. French club considered several options veteran options but ended up choosing a youngster that wouldn’t mind not being the first option.

PSG’s starters in the attack are Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Mauro Icardi, and it is hard to see anyone usurping their spots if they are healthy.

“I am really proud and happy to become a Paris Saint-German player,” said Kean upon arrival to his new club. “It is one of the best clubs in the world as shown by their Champions League campaign last season where they reached the final.”

Moise Kean comes to Paris after a disappointing season with Everton, which saw him scoring just four goals in 37 matches since August 2019.

Kean came to Merseyside as a big acquisition from Juventus, but failed to adapt to Premier League and was out of manager Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for a while. He only made two appearances in Premier League this season, clocking 13 minutes off the bench.

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Inter Milan and Real Madrid are reportedly close to finalizing a deal for the talented Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi.

According to multiple sources, Inter agreed to pay around $45 million, plus bonuses, for Hakimi, who spent the previous two seasons on loan with Borussia Dortmund. The player is expected to ink a five-year contract with the Seria A powerhouse.

After a highly successful two-year stint in the Bundesliga, Hakimi was expected to return to Santiago Bernabeu next season and play for Real. However, after La Liga giants couldn’t guarantee him a starting spot over Dani Carvajal, the 21-year-old right-back decided to explore other options.

Borussia tried to secure Hakimi’s stay on a permanent basis, while Bayern Munich also got in the race. However, Inter made a strong push last week and are now on the verge of getting one of the brightest talents in soccer.

While the news is still not official, Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta recently confirmed that the club is trying to get the player to Italy.

“I confirm that we are in an advanced negotiation for Hakimi. [Inter sporting director Piero] Ausilio has been very good, but we must now conclude the negotiation,“ said Marotta.

Achraf Hakimi went through Real Madrid’s academy and made his debut with the senior team in 2017 after impressive showings on youth levels. After making nine appearances during the 2017/18 seasons, Hakimi was sent to Borussia Dortmund in order to continue his development.

Hakimi thrived with Borussia in the next two years, solidifying his place as the team’s starting back, making 73 appearances with 12 goals scored in all competitions. Still, this didn’t convince Real to give him a more prominent role.

According to sources close to the club, Real’s head coach Zinedine Zidane valuates Dani Carvajal’s presence in the locker room and sees the Spaniard as the club’s main right back in the next several years. Also, there are doubts about whether Hakimi would fit into Zidane’s tactical system, considering that Real and Borussia have a drastically different setup.

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