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Favilli completes Juventus return

Saturday, 16 June 2018, 10:15 Last update: about 8 years ago

Juventus have completed the signing of former loanee and Italy Under-21 international Andrea Favilli from Ascoli for an initial €7.5million. Having impressed at Livorno, Favilli spent the...

Celta Vigo sign Okay Yokuslu

Saturday, 16 June 2018, 09:50 Last update: about 8 years ago

Spanish club Celta Vigo have completed the signing of Turkish midfielder Okay Yokuslu from Trabzonspor, it has been revealed. The Sky Blues announced the deal on their official Twitter account,...

Watford sign Espanyol defender Navarro

Saturday, 16 June 2018, 09:40 Last update: about 8 years ago

Watford have completed the signing of Marc Navarro from Espanyol. The 22-year-old defender has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League side, with Espanyol confirming...

Granit Xhaka signs 'long-term' Arsenal extension

Saturday, 16 June 2018, 09:12 Last update: about 8 years ago

Arsenal have announced midfielder Granit Xhaka has committed his future to the Premier League club by signing a new “long-term” contract. Switzerland international Xhaka featured in...

Steven Gerrard handed tough start with Rangers

Friday, 15 June 2018, 18:15 Last update: about 8 years ago

New Rangers manager Steven Gerrard will start life in the Scottish Premiership with a tricky away fixture at Aberdeen. Former England international Gerrard signed a four-year contract...

Rome mayor hopes to build new sports stadium despite scandal

Friday, 15 June 2018, 17:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

Rome's mayor is hoping to go ahead with the construction of a new sports stadium but says she will review the plans following a new corruption scandal. Nine people were arrested this week for...

Chelsea reject Arsenal bid for David Luiz

Friday, 15 June 2018, 12:38 Last update: about 8 years ago

According to French outlet Le10Sport, Chelsea have rejected an offer of €20million from Arsenal for David Luiz. The controversial centre-back, also capable of deputizing in...

Real Madrid agree €40m deal for Rodrygo

Friday, 15 June 2018, 12:38 Last update: about 8 years ago

Brazilian media outlet UOL has learned that Real Madrid have found an agreement to sign talented forward Rodrygo from Santos. Los Blancos decided to swoop after the 17-year-old impressed to score...

Bielsa lands first coach job in England with 2nd-tier Leeds

Friday, 15 June 2018, 11:55 Last update: about 8 years ago

Volatile Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa has landed his first managerial job in England after taking charge of second-tier club Leeds. The 62-year-old Bielsa is a highly respected tactician after...

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