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The 42
2 hours ago
- The 42
Youngster's departure to take Liverpool's player sales past £200 million mark
LIVERPOOL ARE about to pass the £200 million (€232 million) mark in player sales this summer, with teenage winger Ben Doak set to complete a move to Bournemouth. The 19-year-old is on the verge of finalising his transfer to the south coast in a £25million (€29 million) deal, the PA news agency understands. Doak, signed from Celtic in 2022 for £600,000, has made 10 appearances for Liverpool in his first two years and spent the whole of last campaign on loan at Championship side Middlesbrough, where he scored three goals in 24 games. He follows Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher and Jarell Quansah out of the club this summer, with the income from those sales going a long way to offset a transfer spend over £300m (€347m). That figure could go higher with Liverpool still retaining an interest in Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, which would cost them at least another £150m (€174m). However, there are likely to be more departures from Anfield with Kostas Tsimikas — now third-choice left-back after the arrival of Milos Kerkez and not in the squad for Friday's win over Bournemouth — linked with Nottingham Forest. Midfielder Harvey Elliott remains in talks with RB Leipzig, who are likely to make a formal move once Chelsea target Xavi Simons' future is decided. West Ham were also understood to be interested in the England U21 international, but the Bundesliga is currently the most attractive option for him. Elsewhere, French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo has signed a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Advertisement According to French media, the transfer paid to ex-club Rennes is believed to be at least €30 million. 'Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo, who joins the club on a five-year deal,' read a statement on the English club's website. The 23-year-old came through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain before enjoying a breakthrough season at Ligue 1 side Rennes last year, when he netted 18 times in 34 appearances in all competitions. Before joining Rennes in 2022, he made five appearances for PSG and enjoyed success during loan spells at Lens — scoring 21 goals in 65 outings. 'When I heard about the interest from Forest, I was honoured. This is a proud moment for me, joining a team that had a strong season last year and a club with great history,' said Kalimuendo. 'I'm ready for the challenge, and I arrive here with good experience. I had a good season last year with goals and assists, but I want more and want to reach a new level here.' Two-time European champions Nottingham Forest finished the 2024/25 season in seventh place after surprisingly spending much of the season in the Premier League's top three. Before the start of the new campaign, manager Nuno Espirito Santo endured a disappointing pre-season — no wins and only one goal scored in seven matches — and a disappointing transfer window. However, Forest kick-started the season with a comfortable 3-1 win over Brentford on Sunday and new signings have begun arriving at the City Ground. The recent additions of winger Dan Ndoye, playmaker Omari Hutchinson and ex-Manchester City midfielder James McAtee have bolstered Nuno's squad. Meanwhile, new Rangers signing Jayden Meghoma declared himself 'hungry and excited' to get going at Ibrox after being reunited with Russell Martin. The 19-year-old left-back has joined Rangers on loan in a deal which paves the way for Jefte to complete an anticipated move back to Brazil to sign for Palmeiras. Meghoma made his first-team debut for Southampton under Martin, making four cup appearances in all before signing for Brentford last summer. He has also made four appearances for the Bees and spent the second half of last season on loan at Preston. Finally, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has ended uncertainty over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the club. The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back, who had been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, was named as Spurs' new skipper on Wednesday following the departure of Son Heung-min. Romero had entered the final two years of his previous deal, but has put pen to paper on new terms running until 2029, the PA news agency understands. Romero, who starred in Tottenham's Europa League triumph in May, said: 'I'm very happy here in the club. For me, this club is the best in the world.' Full-back Djed Spence has also signed a new deal at Spurs.
The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Crystal Palace line up Wolves star as Eberechi Eze transfer replacement as they target double swoop
Crystal Palace are also eyeing two other stars to replace Eberechi Eze EZE STREET Crystal Palace line up Wolves star as Eberechi Eze transfer replacement as they target double swoop CRYSTAL PALACE have already identified a potential replacement for Eberechi Eze amid Tottenham's intense interest. SunSport reported that Eze, 27, wants to join Spurs, who over the weekend are understood to have tabled an opening offer worth in the region of £60million. 5 Crystal Palace are looking for a potential replacement for Eberechi Eze Credit: Anthony Hanc/Shutterstock 5 Palace are keeping tabs on Wolves star Hwang Hee-chan Credit: Godfrey Pitt/Action Plus/Shutterstock However, the playmaker is not expected to leave Selhurst Park before Palace's Conference League home tie against Fredrikstad on Thursday. And the England international's potential departure will also depend on whether or not the Eagles can land a replacement before the summer transfer window slams shut. SunSport understand Oliver Glasner's side are keeping tabs on Wolves star Hwang Hee-chan. Palace are considering a season-long loan deal for Hwang, 29, ahead of transfer deadline day. The striker amassed two goals and one assist in 25 appearances last season where he endured two injury setbacks. The South Korea international counts 24 goals and eight assists in 120 appearances ever since his move to Wolves from RB Leipzig in 2021. Palace are also chasing Leicester star Bilal El Khannouss after his team's relegation to the Championship. Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis is also a target following an impressive season in Belgium. Reports suggest Palace offered £26million for Tzolis, 23, but Brugge turned them down. The winger, who spent three years in Norwich's books before his move to Bruges last year, already counts three goals and two assists in a total of seven appearances this season. Hwang Hee-chan scores goal after goal in Wolves training That is after another impressive campaign last term that saw the Greece international scoring 21 goals and creating 16 assists in 56 appearances. Tzolis is considered as one of the most exciting young talents that took the sport by storm ever since breaking out with PAOK in 2019. 5 5 Palace are also eyeing Leicester star Bilal El Khannouss Credit: Anna Gowthorpe/Shutterstock
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Inter-county Gaelic football manager in Ulster announces shock resignation amid managerial merry-go-round
Fermanagh GAA have released a heartfelt thank you to their outgoing manager ANOTHER ONE Inter-county Gaelic football manager in Ulster announces shock resignation amid managerial merry-go-round KIERAN Donnelly has stepped down as Fermanagh manager after five years in charge. Donnelly is the latest inter-county manager to step away from their position this season. 2 Cavan and Antrim will also have new faces in their dugouts next season 2 Donnelly becomes the 11th inter-county football manager to leave their role Advertisement The Ulster football managers looked set for next season (barring Antrim who are still in the market for a head coach) before the surprise announcement of the Brookeborough native's resignation. The former Fermanagh boss joined the Lakeland county in 2021 when he narrowly missed out on promotion from Division 3 in his first season. He secured promotion at the third time of asking in 2023 as his side topped the table before losing the final 0-16 to 1-7 to Cavan. A subsequent relegation followed in 2024 for the Erne county as they finished just one point behind Meath and Louth to narrowly miss out on Division 2 survival. Advertisement Donnelly's side were just one point behind both Kildare and Offaly this season in the NFL Division 3 promotion places. The teacher failed to pick up an Ulster senior Championship victory during his tenure, but came closest this season losing by just two points to Down in the quarter-final having led by seven points at one stage. Fermanagh also progressed further in the Tailteann Cup this year than in the past five under Donnelly. The Lakeland county lost in the semi-final 1-13 to 0-9 to eventual winners Kildare, having been level with just 15 minutes to go. Advertisement Donnelly had played for Fermanagh himself in the 90s, even appearing in Division 1 action before taking up a management role with the county's minor team. The 49-year-old then coached as a part of Peter Canavan's Fermanagh backroom team from 2010 to 2013 before taking up roles with Scotstown GAA and Cavan Gaels. Henry Shefflin among GAA stars at Oasis gigs where Man City tradition made its Croke Park debut Fermnagh GAA released a statement thanking Donnelly for his services to the county. The statement read: "Fermanagh GAA would like to sincerely thank Kieran and his entire backroom team for their dedication and commitment over the last four years. "Transitioning from Covid and the new playing rules has not been an easy task. While silverware may have eluded, Kieran brought a great culture and positive environment to the senior side. Advertisement "We wish Kieran, his family and all the backroom team every success in the future." The county also released a statement on behalf of the outgoing manager saying: "It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as manager of the Fermanagh senior football team. "I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to my backroom team for their dedication and professionalism throughout my tenure. "The players have shown tremendous growth and development, and I am proud of the progress the squad has made during this period. "I would like to wish the players, management, and supporters of Fermanagh GAA every success in the years ahead."
