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BBC News
3 hours ago
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Ridgeon signs long-term deal with Fulham
Fulham have confirmed teenage midfielder Seth Ridgeon has signed a long-term contract with the 16-year-old, who joined Fulham at the age of eight, described the deal as a "dream come true" and said the club is the best place for his to FFCtv, external, Ridgeon said: "It's a very proud moment for me. I've been at the club since I was eight and gone all the way through, and now it's a dream come true to sign with my boyhood club to keep the journey going."Signing here for a lengthy period shows that Fulham produce young players and allow them to have the opportunity here."I think it's the best place to be for my development."Ridgeon made the step up to under-21s football last season and captained England Under-17s at this summer's European Championship.
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Isak ‘wants to consider options', Liverpool CONFIRM Ekitike, Ten Hag ‘monitoring' Sterling
CLUBS are splashing the cash this summer as they look to bolster their squads in the transfer window ahead of the new season! And Alexander Isak has dropped a bombshell by Barcelona have now confirmed the signing of Marcus Rashford, while Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly Tottenham have joined the race to sign out-of-favour Real Madrid 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... By Isak makes it clear he wants out Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he wants to quit the club in a bombshell that could rock the Magpies' summer plans. The Swedish striker, 25, hasn't travelled with the squad for their pre-season tour of the Far East, with the club putting it down to a 'minor thigh injury.' But Mail Sport reports that reveal there's more to it with their sources saying Isak has informed the Toon hierarchy he wants to explore a move away from St James' Park. The £63million record signing is now at the centre of growing transfer speculation, with top clubs across Europe set to circle. Newcastle chiefs are aware of his stance but are likely to demand big money if they're to part ways with their star man. Copy link Copied By Ekitike in Hong Kong After his transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt was confirmed yesterday, Hugo Ekitike has landed in Hong Kong to join up with his new Liverpool squadmates. Copy link Copied By Fulham in for struggling Chelsea star Fulham have expressed interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer. The Englishman made the switch from Leicester to Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2024–25 season but has struggled for regular game time. A move to Craven Cottage could offer him a more prominent role. Fulham have explored both loan and permanent transfer possibilities. Dewsbury-Hall remains under contract with Chelsea until 2029. Copy link Copied By Isak drama continues as he's left out Newcastle United have confirmed their 30-man squad for the 2025 Asia Tour — but fans were quick to spot one big name missing from the list. Star striker Alexander Isak has been left out after picking up a ' minor thigh injury', the club revealed. It's a frustrating blow for boss Eddie Howe, with the Swedish hitman a key part of his plans going into the new season. Meanwhile, there's better news for Lewis Hall, who makes his return to the first-team fold after missing the second half of last season with a foot injury. The Magpies will hope to hit the ground running in Asia as they gear up for a crucial Premier League campaign — but they'll have to do it without their No9 for now. Copy link Copied By Zubimendi confirms Liverpool snub Martin Zubimendi has revealed he knocked back a move to Liverpool last year because the timing wasn't right. But now the Spanish midfield maestro reckons he's landed in the perfect spot under Mikel Arteta after sealing a £55million move to Arsenal from Real Sociedad this summer . The 25-year-old had the chance to join the Reds 12 months ago in a similar deal but chose to stay put in La Liga. He said: 'The first question I had to answer was whether I wanted to leave and it wasn't the right time. "I felt La Real offered me more opportunities and that I still had a lot to learn, so staying was the best decision.' Copy link Copied By Premier League reveal latest fixture schedule changes for September The Premier League have confirmed September's televised fixtures. They include a mouthwatering Manchester derby, as well as While The first Merseyside derby of the season will take place at Anfield the following week, at 12:30pm on TNT Sports. Copy link Copied By Chelsea going in for Xavi Chelsea have thrashed out personal terms with wonderkid Xavi Simons and are lining up a big-money bid to get the deal DONE. The Times claim the Blues are ready to pounce for the Simons, who can play out wide or in the No10 role, still has two years left on his deal — worth a tidy £100k a week. But Copy link Copied By Calling time on United? This is the video that Barcelona posted to announce Rashford's arrival. The England forward will spend the 2025-26 season on loan in LaLiga - and the Catalan giants can make the deal permanent for £26m. Barcelona announce loan signing of Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford Copy link Copied By No Rash comments More from the big story of the day, then. And Marcus Rashford has refused to stick the boot in on his boyhood club after leaving on loan for the second time this year. On the state of the Red Devils, he said: 'The situation with United is the club is in a period of change and they have been for a while. 'So I don't have anything bad to say about Manchester United… 'I wish them all the best and hope they are successful in the future.' Copy link Copied By Rod for his back Real Madrid are ready to make a £100m bid to lure Manchester City star Rodri to the Bernabeu this summer. New Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has targeted the Spain midfielder as his priority after Real were destroyed by PSG in their Club World Cup semi-final earlier this month. And while City chief Pep Guardiola will be reluctant to lose the midfield fulcrum whose absence for most of last season was a huge factor in his side surrendering their Prem crown, Madrid believe the Etihad outfit might be tempted by a mega-bid. Rodri, 29, was out from September until the last week of the season after suffering major ACL and meniscus injuries in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal. He made one start and three appearances off the bench in the Club World Cup but only lasted 37 minutes after his arrival as City were shocked by Al Hilal in the last 16 before suffering a fresh problem. Uncertainty over his true physical condition is one element that might persuade Real to wait and see, with his City contract due to expire in 2027. That would allow the Bernabeu club to fully assess his physical condition over the course of the next 12 months, with that City deal running down and his asking price likely to drop significantly as well. But Alonso is understood to be pushing the Madrid hierarchy to tempt City with a bid for the 29-year-old now, knowing that the Etihad side would be likely to be keen to tie Rodri to a long-term extension if his fitness holds up. Real feel that former Atletico star Rodri, who was born in the Spanish capital and moved to the Prem in a £62.8m deal six years ago, would be open to a return 'home'. Copy link Copied By Sim swap Chelsea are closing in on a sensational swoop for Xavi Simons - but one star could move the other way. The Blues can use the £52m from selling Noni Madueke to Arsenal to land Simons from RB Leipzig for £60m. Personal terms are thought to be close and the 22-year-old would be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. However, Chelsea have made Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers their top target and could decide to pursue him instead. Meanwhile Carney Chukwuemeka could move the other way with the Blues and Leipzig holding talks about both players. Copy link Copied By More from Rashford On his style of play, Rashford added: 'I always try to make decisive actions and fast dynamic plays and I've always been a fan of watching Barca play from my young days. 'It's going to be a joy for me to play here and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it. 'I'm full of excitement and hunger to go out and try and help this team win. I can see the ambition of the club is to do better than last year and for a player that's what you want to hear because it keeps you improving year on year and that's what you need to be the best version of yourself.' On new boss Hansi Flick, he said: '[He was] Another key factor of the reason I'm here. The conversations I had with him were very positive and what he did last season was terrific. 'But in his career he's proved he's one of the top coaches. To lead such a young team to a very successful season and to come back in pre-season and do more, it shows me everything I thought about the club. 'Like I said, I'm eager to get going and keep learning the Barcelona way and be ready for the games.' Copy link Copied By Pick up the phone Rashford was unveiled with a social media video of him in a British red telephone box. Then discussing his loan move to Barcelona, he said: 'I'm very excited. "It's a club where people's dreams come true, they win big prizes and what the club stands for means a lot to me as well so it feels like I'm at home and this is a big factor in my choice to come here because it's a family club and you know people are comfortable here and it's a good place for good players to showcase their skills.' Copy link Copied By Hall to play for... Fulham? Fulham are keen on 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. Fulham also remain in talks with Arsenal over a move for Reiss Nelson, who came off the bench against AC Milan in the Gunners' Singapore friendly. Copy link Copied By Oh Mo! Bryan Mbeumo's £71m move to United may actually give City a boost. That is because the Etihad giants reportedly bank £6.5m from the sale by Brentford. Mbeumo previously played at French side Troyes, who are owned by City's parent company the City Football Group (CFG). Brentford paid £5.8m to sign Mbeumo in 2019, while also including a ten per cent sell-on fee. It means that CFG have banked £6.5m from his move to Old Trafford. Copy link Copied By Out of the Blues Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea defender Renato Veiga. The Blues are ready to sell the Portuguese, who spent the second half of last season on loan with Juventus. Chelsea want around £35million for the man who arrived from Basel for £11.7m last summer. Atletico, however, are trying to negotiate the Blues down to £25m. Veiga, who made 18 Chelsea appearances last season, has made it clear he wants to make the move to Madrid. Copy link Copied By Going to go Fer Evan Ferguson wants to take Roma into the Champions League after joining from Brighton. The Irish striker, 20, has joined the Italian side on loan for a season with a view to a £33million move next summer. Ferguson has struggled for form and fitness in recent years and failed to score after joining West Ham on loan for the second half of last season. He said: 'When you have a club like Roma, one of the biggest in Europe, interested, it's hard to turn down, and especially when you feel like they want you to come here and explain how good it could be for you, your career and the club. 'For me it's a good opportunity. Obviously it's a big club and we want to finish as high as we can. 'When I came in we were talking about sort of Champions League targets and getting back up there so I think that's the expectation for this season.' Brighton left-back Pervis Estupinian is also in Italy ahead of a £17.5m move to join Serie A giants AC Milan. The 27-year-old joined the Seagulls from Villarreal in 2022 and will sign a five-year deal in Milan. Copy link Copied By Digging for Doug SunSport can exclusively reveal Everton and West Ham are set to battle it out for Douglas Luiz. The midfielder wants to return to the Premier League. The ex-Aston Villa star, 27, is top of David Moyes' list as he aims to land a marquee name ahead of the Toffees' move to their new stadium. But Graham Potter is also tracking the Juventus player, who has failed to settle in Italy and wants to quit the Serie A giants. Villa are believed to have an option to re-sign the player but aren't interested in sanctioning a fairytale return, while talks on a swap which would see Jadon Sancho join Juve and Luiz head to Manchester United appear to have cooled. Everton and West Ham to fight it out for Douglas Luiz Copy link Copied By Liverpool land Ekitike Another big deal is DONE. Liverpool have confirmed they have agreed a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike. The striker arrives at Anfield having completed a medical and agreed personal terms - and will link up with his new team-mates in Hong Kong once he gets international clearance. The Frenchman, 23, costs Liverpool £79m. Copy link Copied By Xhak attack Erik ten Hag may block Granit Xhaka's move to Sunderland. The ex-Arsenal captain looked set to make a Premier League return to the Stadium of Light. But the new Bayer Leverkusen boss might scupper the deal. Ten Hag said: 'His agent can say whatever he wants, but this club has already let three important players go, and we won't let any more go. 'Granit is a leader and still has three years left on his contract here. 'It's clear – Granit is a key player, he signed here for five years and still has three years left on his contract. He's too important to us to let him go.' Copy link Copied By BREAKING - Liverpool confirm Hugo Ekitike signing Arne Slot finally has his man with the Reds confirming the signing of the Frankfurt forward. Ekitike, 23, has successfully completed a medical and agreed personal terms - he arrives on a deal worth £79million. He will fly out to Hong Kong to join his new team-mates on their pre-season tour of Asia later this week. Ekitike - who will find out his squad number later this summer - scored 26 goals in 64 appearances in his two seasons in Germany. He was also named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season last year. Copy link Copied By More from Lineker Lineker added: "He's going to a place with brilliant players where it would be difficult to play regularly, but there are a lot of games, and even though Barça has three forwards like Raphinha, Lewandowski and Yamal, you can't expect to play every game from start to finish. "It's a good signing for Barcelona. If Marcus arrives at his best, it's incredible. He was already fantastic at Aston Villa and he can do so at Barcelona. I hope that's the case." Copy link Copied By Marc his words Gary Lineker backed Marcus Rashford to be a "success" at Barcelona. And part of that is due to the troublesome culture at Old Trafford. Barcelona will cover 100 per cent of Rashford's massive £325,000-a-week wages in the 2025-26 campaign. He will be the first England international to wear Barcelona colours since Lineker, who played there between for three years between 1986 and 1989. Lineker told : "I suspect Marcus will do well. "What's happened to the players who have left Manchester? The players who have left are pushing hard, they've done incredibly well everywhere. "So there's something wrong with United at the moment, and the players who have left have generally been successful. "Rashford seems to be arriving in the right frame of mind, this is a great challenge for him." Copy link Copied By Gyokeres on his way to London Viktor Gyokeres is said to be on his way to London for a medical. Personal terms are agreed for his transfer from Sporting to Arsenal. And AS report the striker is travelling to the UK and will undergo his tests at a private clinic tomorrow. Ironically, Arsenal are not in London - but on the other side of the world in Singapore where they beat AC Milan in a friendly. Copy link Copied By Rashford completes Barcelona loan It's official. It's done. Marcus Rashford has signed for Barcelona on a season-long loan. He already had his No10 shirt given away to Matheus Cunha at Old Trafford but now he is a Barca player for the year. And the deal can be made permanent for £26m next summer. Copy link Copied 1 …
BBC News
9 hours ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Fulham confident over Reds target Ridgeon
Fulham are confident of keeping hold of midfielder Seth Ridgeon, despite Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea showing interest in the England Under-17 captain. (Standard), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Fulham readying bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as Chelsea set to flog SIX outcasts to meet Uefa restrictions
Chelsea are looking at making some new additions too DEW A CHANGE Fulham readying bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as Chelsea set to flog SIX outcasts to meet Uefa restrictions 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. Advertisement 4 Fulham are interested in signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea Credit: Getty 4 Dewsbury-Hall struggled for minutes in the league last season Dewsbury-Hall, 26, has struggled for Premier League minutes following a £30million move from Leicester last summer. Fulham also remain in talks with Arsenal over a move for Reiss Nelson, who came off the bench against AC Milan in the Gunners' Singapore friendly. Dewsbury-Hall is not the only Chelsea man attracting interest. Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal to take Renato Veiga to Spain. Advertisement The Blues are ready to sell the Portuguese midfielder, who spent the second half of last season on loan with Juventus. Chelsea want around £35million for the man who arrived from Basel for £11.7m last summer. Veiga, who made 18 Chelsea appearances last season, has made it clear he wants to make the move to Madrid. Atletico, however, are trying to negotiate the Blues down to £25m. Advertisement 4 Renato Veiga could be on his way to Atletico Madrid Credit: Alamy CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The two clubs have a close relationship, with Conor Gallagher having moved from London to the Spanish club last summer and Joao Felix going the other way. Felix himself is moving closer to an exit back to former club Benfica. Advertisement Topless hakas and wild celebrations - how rugby legend is bringing winning culture to Chelsea's billion pound youngsters Carney Chukwuemeka is another expected to leave having spent last season on loan with Borussia Dortmund. The midfielder is keen on another loan with the German club, though Chelsea would prefer a sale. RB Leipzig, who the Blues are speaking to about a deal for Xavi Simons, are interested and talks are ongoing. The Blues are in need of a summer sale in order to meet Uefa restrictions and register players for next season's Champions League. Advertisement Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi are all also expected to be sold. 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Guardian
a day ago
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- The Guardian
Burn before reading – and regret it for ever
Reading your article on mix tapes (Letters, 20 July) reminded me of the opening line to a letter I received from a boy in 1960: 'Before your feminine instinct tells you to destroy this letter…'. I read no further, putting it straight in the kitchen boiler to burn – and ever since I've agonised about what that handwritten four-page letter HarrisIsleworth, London May I hand a rosette to your writer Jonathan Liew? His recent coverage of tennis shows how sportswriting in the right hands can be turned into an art form. Now he has produced another gem, this time on women's football (The rise of Alessia Russo: a tale of talent, training and a moment seized, 21 July). And I don't even like FletcherLondon Your article (Spot-kick chaos, print edition, 19 July) certainly resonated with many of us in west London still reeling from that brutal night in September 2024 when the Preston-Fulham match ended with 34 penalties being taken and plucky Fulham finally bowing out at 16-15. Bitter tears were PoundLondon The arrest of John Farley in Leeds for displaying a cartoon from Private Eye at a peaceful demo (23 July) indicates that not only is satire dead, it's also an arrestable ThompsonCardiff I hope that, when major works begin on the Wimbledon expansion (Report, 21 July), care will be taken to avoid damaging the Wombles' ProtheroHarlington, Bedfordshire Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
