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Montenegro central defender Slobodan Rubezic has confirmed he will be returning to Aberdeen following his loan to former club Novi Pazar. (Daily Record), external
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Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak saga takes twist as Marc Guehi talks ramp up
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The Guardian
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