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In what would be one of the most shocking moves of 2025, Manchester City have reportedly opened talks with the representatives of a Premier League title rival’s player in an attempt to land a Raheem Sterling repeat.

Man City transfer news

For the first time since Pep Guardiola’s debut campaign, Manchester City are in need of a host of reinforcements. From an ageing backline to similar issues in midfield, the Premier League champions must turn towards the transfer window in 2025 if they want to prevent their recent blip from becoming a gradual fade away from the title picture.

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With that said, it’s no surprise that the Citizens have been linked with Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes in recent weeks. The Brazilian midfielder would be an instant upgrade on Ilkay Gundogan, whose return included plenty of sentiment, but ultimately failed to make the positive impact that City had hoped.

The German, now 34 years old, is past his best and among the players that City will need to replace when they get the opportunity to do so. And Guimaraes isn’t the only Premier League talent that they could turn to in terms of reinforcements.

According to CaughtOffside, Manchester City have opened shock talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold over a potential move to the Etihad Stadium when his current £180,000-a-week Liverpool contract expires in the summer.

To say that the move would shock the Premier League would be an understatement. Alexander-Arnold would likely have a strained relationship with Liverpool fans if he decided to move to Real Madrid, but a move to Man City would end that relationship entirely.

He wouldn’t be the first to swap Anfield for the Etihad, as a certain Raheem Sterling did the same in the summer of 2015, with City splashing out a reported £49m to sign the Liverpool winger, who went on to enjoy incredible success under Guardiola.

Despised by the Reds ever since, Sterling is a prime example of what Alexander-Arnold may have to prepare himself for if he completed such a move.

"Fantastic" Alexander-Arnold would reach new level under Guardiola

Throughout history, there are several examples of dream partnerships which the world of football never quite got to see play out on the pitch, with Steven Gerrard and Jurgen Klopp near the top of that list.

And by the end of his career, the world of football may well be left wondering just how Alexander-Arnold would have excelled under Guardiola unless he shocks the rest of English football this summer.

The England international is undoubtedly one of the best right-backs in Premier League history and we’ve already seen how the detail of Arne Slot’s tactical approach has created a new version of the Liverpool star.

So there’s no telling just how much Alexander-Arnold would evolve under the guidance of one of football’s greatest minds in Guardiola.

Dubbed “fantastic” by former Liverpool manager Klopp last season, it feels unlikely that Alexander-Arnold would shatter Liverpool hearts to such a degree at this stage, but he certainly has a decision to make in the coming months.

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Eduardo Freeland terá uma nova função no Botafogo, mas de algo que nem é tão novo na carreira do executivo. O atual diretor de futebol do Alvinegro agora voltará a trabalhar com categorias de base e será responsável por desenvolver o novo projeto dos times inferiores do Glorioso sobre o comando de John Textor.

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O próprio empresário anunciou a mudança por meio do Twitter em uma publicação feita na noite desta quinta-feira, após a derrota por 2 a 1 para o Fluminense pelo Campeonato Carioca.

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Freeland viajará para Londres na semana que vem para conhecer as instalações do Crystal Palace, conhecido por ter uma das melhores estruturas de base da Inglaterra. Ele terá contato direto com John Textor e ficará responsável pelas categorias de base.

O executivo já havia feito esse papel no próprio Botafogo e no Flamengo, clube que trabalhou antes de assumir a função no futebol profissional do Alvinegro.

I am pleased to announce: Eduardo Freeland has accepted a new position in senior management, working directly with me to develop state-of-the-art Academy facilities for @Botafogo. He will join me in London next week with President Durcesio as we kick-off this Glorious project!

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Newcastle United have got some fault lines running through their squad, but Eddie Howe has crafted something special and recent results have showcased that fact wonderfully, with Chelsea and Arsenal both defeated of late across two competitions.

Now, the climb. Newcastle’s hard-fought victory over the Gunners in the Premier League last weekend came down to willpower and sharp tactical understanding, perfect assimilation and implementation of Howe’s philosophy.

But the Magpies are still 11th in the standings, having failed to win any of their previous five top-flight contests before that one. There is much work to be done if Newcastle – backed by the Saudi PIF – are to cement their place at the front of the pack over the coming years.

Plans are being drawn up regarding where to improve, with one addition being looked at who could be perfect for Alexander Isak.

Alexander Isak is finding his feet

Isak is scoring once again, coming up trumps and leaving the Toon faithful cavorting after crucial goals against two of London’s finest outfits. He was always going to find his feet, and now Howe’s side can kick on and make headway in the Premier League.

Newcastle signed Real Sociedad’s talented striker in a deal worth £63m, a club record, in 2022, but he suffered an injury-hit debut year that provided him with only 17 starts in the top flight, albeit posting a respectable ten-goal haul.

Last term, however, Isak came alive. Featuring 40 times across all competitions, he scored 25 goals and put in performances that led pundit Harry Redknapp to declare last year: “I’m not sure if there’s a better player in the country right now.”

There was some noise around the 25-year-old’s future at St. James’ Park across the summer months, but he is still plying his trade under Howe’s wing and there are tentative hopes that he will pen a new contract.

Goals in recent matches have spoken once more of the player’s irreplaceable quality in black and white, with his slow start to the campaign swiftly shaped into something bearing a respectable return of four goals and an assist across ten matches in all competitions.

Moreover, he’s hardly just a target man. As per FBref, Isak ranks among the top 18% of strikers across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, the top 8% for progressive carries and the top 16% for successful take-ons per 90. Such metrics emphasise his dynamic and athletic style of play.

Signing a player like Jarrod Bowen really would complete Newcastle’s frontline, not only balancing the left flank, where Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes reside, with a player of high-class quality but finally completing the fluency that could see Isak reach monstrous new heights.

Bowen can be that signing.

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As per TEAMtalk, Newcastle remain hot on the trail of the West Ham United captain, having been keeping tabs on the 27-year-old for a while.

The report suggests that the Magpies could make a blockbuster move and are ‘considering a bid’ for the former Hull City man.

West Ham are toiling under Julen Lopetegui and Bowen has not yet hit his stride, though the winger is proven in the Premier League and was the focal point of David Moyes’ illustrious tenure in east London.

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Getting this one over the line won’t be easy. West Ham value Bowen at £100m – as per previous reports from the summer – and given that he signed a long-term contract last year, it is likely that it will take a ‘huge bid’ from PIF and co for the Hammers to even entertain a sale.

That would ensure it would likely prove a record move for those at St James’, surpassing the £63m that was spent on that man Isak back in 2022.

Bowen really would be the perfect signing for Newcastle in 2025, not least because he might blend with the club’s number nine, and restore Newcastle’s attack to its maximum level.

Imagine Jarrod Bowen & Isak

Miguel Almiron has played for Newcastle for a long time, and Jacob Murphy is certainly an underrated option within Howe’s squad, but neither carries that potent threat that the Hammers skipper would bring to the table.

Bowen’s West Ham career is a thing to behold. The east Londoners signed Hull City’s prized forward in January 2020 for a fee totalling £22m, and he has since gone on to score 64 goals and supply 41 assists across 214 appearances, instrumental in winning the Conference League and thriving across multiple continental campaigns.

Last year, despite Moyes’ system malfunctioning,

West Ham Top Scorers 23/24

Rank

Player

Apps

Goals

1.

Jarrod Bowen

44

20

2.

Mohammed Kudus

45

14

3.

Tomas Soucek

52

10

4.

Lucas Paqueta

53

8

5.

Michail Antonio

32

7

6.

James Ward-Prowse

51

7

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His dual-wielded positional value has even seen him be gushed over by opponents, with Brentford manager Thomas Frank describing the England star as “unplayable” after he thumped a hat-trick past the Bees in the Premier League last year.

Could it be that Bowen would bring to Newcastle the kind of goalscoring quality that would unburden Isak with the weight of his responsibility? The Sweden international is a brilliant player, but Gordon aside, there is a distinct lack of prolificness.

Barnes is a terrific goalscorer, but he too is best on the left flank. Bowen, a right winger, would obviously earn regular match action for Howe’s side and has the requisite experience in Europe to actually make all the difference across the coming years.

Who knows, he might even convince Isak to stay on, for a frontline consisting of Gordon, Isak and he would surely hold the properties required to have a significant impact on the narrative at the top of the table and across cup competitions, year in, year out.

With a sharp playmaking edge too, creating 16 big chances in the Premier League since the start of last season, Bowen really could be the perfect partner for a machine-like centre-forward in Isak.

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A former Glasgow Rangers star would “love to see” one manager possibly replace Philippe Clement at Ibrox.

Latest on Philippe Clement’s Rangers future

The Gers have had a poor start to the Scottish Premiership season, already losing three of their opening 10 top flight fixtures, finding themselves nine points behind Celtic and Aberdeen.

As a result, pressure has been building on Clement, although Rangers did get past Motherwell in the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup on the weekend to set up a tie final with Celtic.

The latest on Clement’s future at Rangers is that he still appears to have the support of the board, according to sources close to the manager in Belgium.

Clement did admit before that win that he hasn’t had any conversations with interim chairman John Gilligan or other Ibrox directors regarding his future.

“I didn’t have discussions about that. In the last couple of weeks they’ve been really busy with a lot of other things in the club.

“I’m very confident about that because that was also the really clear message to step in a story for a longer term. They knew everything about the numbers, about what was necessary and I don’t want to repeat all these things.

“I think I said it enough. And what consequences it can have. and it’s about small margins like last season, taking those margins and making it better, better again.”

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There have been claims on potential replacements for Clement at Rangers, one of which is former manager Steven Gerrard, with Ally McCoist even making a suggestion live on air about a return to Scotland for the 4-3-3 style boss.

Scott Arfield “would love to see” Gerrard back at Rangers

Gerrard is currently under pressure in charge of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, but a return to Glasgow where he won the Scottish Premiership with Rangers have been mooted.

One player who was a part of that squad was Scott Arfield, and the midfielder, speaking on The Scottish Football Social Club (4 November), relayed by Ibrox News, addressed the possibility of Gerrard returning to Rangers, admitting he “would love to see it”.

“I would love to see it. I wouldn’t like to see Philippe Clement lose his job because he obviously really cares about it. Every interview, every time he speaks, he speaks so passionately.

“But knowing Steven Gerrard, I would love to see him come back. Some people say never go back to what was amazing but I think with an icon and a man of that profile, once they get back in the hot seat at Rangers, then I think it’s going to be extremely difficult to say no to that.”

Steven Gerrard’s record as Rangers manager

Wins

124

Draws

41

Losses

27

Players used

65

Days in charge

1,258

Trophies won

1

Both Clement and Gerrard are seemingly under pressure to turn things around at Rangers and Al-Ettifaq respectively, but should the former leave Ibrox in the coming months, the latter’s name could be one to watch.

Celtic are back in action in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon as they travel away from Glasgow to take on Ross County in the noon kick-off.

This is the seventh game of the league season and the last one before the October international break, which means that the Hoops have a chance to head into the next two weeks off on a high.

Brendan Rodgers will surely be desperate for a strong reaction from his players after the hugely disappointing result in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Celtic, who had won their opening nine games of the season in all competitions, were beaten 7-1 by Bundesliga giants Dortmund in Germany, and found themselves 5-1 down at half-time.

It was a poor performance from the Scottish giants, who had beaten Slovan 5-1 in their first game, and one that they will want to put behind them quickly, with a strong showing against Ross County today.

Rodgers could look to make some changes to the starting XI from the defeat to Dortmund, after a number of players underwhelmed, and Paulo Bernardo is one player who could lose his place in the team.

Paulo Bernardo's performance in numbers

The Portugal U21 international started his first match in the Champions League this season, after being on the bench against Slovan, and struggled in the middle of the park.

Unfortunately, the former Benfica dynamo was unable to make his mark on the game and did not do enough to suggest to Rodgers that he is ready, at this moment in time, to start in big European clashes, albeit the same could be said of many players after a 7-1 defeat.

The central midfielder was given a player rating of 3/10 by the Daily Record, who wrote that he was ‘taught a lesson’ as part of the Celtic midfield, and Rodgers seemingly agreed that it was a poor display, as he was removed from the side at the interval.

Bernardo struggled in and out of possession for the Scottish giants as Dortmund ran riot in the opening 45 minutes, scoring five of their seven goals in that time.

The 22-year-old maestro only had 12 touches and completed six passes in 45 minutes on the pitch, failing to create a single chance for his teammates, and this illustrates his lack of impact on the ball for Celtic. He could not get free to pick up the ball and make things happen, as the German side overran the Hoops midfield.

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Bernardo also ended the half and his performance with zero tackles, clearances, blocks, and interceptions, whilst he was also dribbled past once. This shows that he did virtually nothing to help his team out defensively, as the midfielder failed to disrupt the Dortmund attacks to stop the flow of goals.

Rodgers must now ruthlessly bin the midfielder from the starting XI for this clash with Ross County and bring Reo Hatate back into the line-up.

The Japan international came off the bench in the second half against Dortmund and completed 22 passes, whilst also making one clearance and one interception.

Why Reo Hatate should start

Hatate is a proven Premiership performer who the manager knows can come straight into the team to produce a brilliant performance against Ross County today.

The 26-year-old star is an attack-minded midfielder who can push forward from the middle of the park to make things happen in the final third, with goals and chances created.

Appearances

6

Sofascore rating

7.40

Goals

2

Big chances created

4

Key passes per game

1.5

Assists

0

As you can see in the table above, the midfield wizard has already racked up six goals and ‘big chances’ created in six appearances in the division this term, and has been unfortunate not to have registered an assist thus far.

The Japanese maestro, who was once hailed as “absolutely brilliant” by journalist Josh Bunting, also managed three goals and four assists in 16 appearances in the division during the 2023/24 campaign.

Hatate has been on the bench in the last two matches for Celtic and should now be brought back into the starting XI to add to his collection of attacking contributions against Ross County, after Bernardo’s poor showing on Tuesday night.

The midfield battle for Celtic

The midfield battle to land the third starting spot next to Arne Engels and Callum McGregor is an interesting one, as Bernardo and Hatate are fighting it out to secure a place in the XI each week.

Luke McCowan, who has scored one goal in three appearances off the bench for Celtic so far, is also in the mix and could push on for a spot in the lineup if he can prove to Rodgers that he has what it takes to be a reliable option in the middle of the park.

Hatate and Bernardo have both already proven that they have the quality to be fantastic operators in midfield for the Hoops in the Premiership, as shown by their respective statistics in the division this season.

Starts

5

3

Goals

2

1

Key passes per game

1.5

2.0

Big chances created

4

3

Tackles + interceptions per game

1.5

3.4

Ground duel success rate

45%

59%

As you can see in the table above, both players have created at least three ‘big chances’ and got on the scoresheet from a central midfield position.

Bernardo, however, has offered more to the team out of possession, winning 59% of his duels and making 3.4 tackles and interceptions per game, at Premiership level. That defensive quality was not on display against Dortmund, though, and Rodgers will be hoping that it was a one-off from the Portuguese whiz.

For now, though, Hatate should be awarded a place back in the XI after he outperformed Bernardo off the bench in Germany and a strong performance against Ross County this afternoon could make the position his to lose in the coming weeks after the break.

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Neymar has told Rivaldo to "calm down" after the Brazilian icon said the Al-Hilal man wouldn't have taken his spot at the 2002 World Cup.

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• Neymar makes 2002 World Cup spot claim
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  Neymar was asked on Romario's podcast which player he would replace in each of Brazil's three latest World Cup triumphs in 2002, 1994, and 1970. The 32-year-old stated he believed he could replace ex-Barcelona star Rivaldo in the 2002 squad, and the Brazil great disagreed in a lengthy social media post.

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  He wrote on Instagram: "I heard @neymarjr say that in his prime, he could have played in my place at the 2002 World Cup. Honestly, I recognize his talent and quality, and I even believe he could have been in that team, but playing in my place would have been a different story. With all the respect and admiration I have for him, I can say with 100% certainty that it wouldn't happen. At that time, I was so focused, determined and hungry to win the world title that no one, no matter how good they were at the height of their career, could take my place. I say that with a lot of love and respect, but also with the confidence of someone who lived through that moment and knows how hard I fought to become world champion."

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  On social media, Neymar retorted: "Calm down, my friend. All Brazilian players who participated in the World Cup dedicated and focused 100%. Some achieved the ultimate goal, while others, unfortunately, did not, and that’s part of football. I have always respected you and will never diminish the merit of what you brought to Brazilian football. It was simply a choice among the three, and you wouldn’t want me to replace Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, right?"

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  Both Rivaldo and Neymar are greats of Brazilian football and have done great things for their country. This was nothing personal from Neymar, however, as he claimed he would take Tostao's spot alongside Pele and Jairzinho in 1970 and left out Dunga to play with Romario and Bebeto in 1994.

Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Manchester United will go ahead as planned despite talk of postponement due to adverse weather conditions.

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Liverpool vs Man Utd to go aheadMatch was in doubt due to weatherSnow and ice disrupted travelFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?

Snow fell heavily across England over the weekend, particularly in the north and close to Merseyside. It was first revealed on Saturday night that Sunday's fixture could be in jeopardy, with a decision over the game held hours before kick-off.

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Safety boards and authorities have decided the match will indeed go ahead as first planned, with kick-off at Anfield set for 4:30pm GMT.

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A statement from Liverpool read: "Today’s fixture against Manchester United will go ahead as planned. Two safety meetings were held earlier to assess the weather and travel conditions. We thank everyone involved in helping us to get this game on today.

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Trains and flights into Liverpool were cancelled on Sunday morning, while icy conditions on the roads made it difficult to enter the city too. Nevertheless, it has been determined the fixture can go ahead.

Celtic look set to be very busy over the next few hours as they look to complete their business before the end of the summer transfer window tonight.

The Hoops are reportedly closing in on a club-record £11m deal to sign Augsburg central midfielder Arne Engels to bolster their options in the middle of the park.

Brendan Rodgers has already added Adam Idah, Viljami Sinisalo, Kasper Schmeichel, Alex Valle, and Paulo Bernardo to his group throughout the summer.

Engels may not be the only midfielder to come through the door before the deadline, however, as Celtic are looking at another talented youngster in that area of the park.

Celtic make late swoop for midfield prospect

According to Football Insider, the Scottish Premiership champions have made a last-gasp move to sign Lausanne central midfielder Alyvn Sanches on deadline day.

The report claims that the Hoops are interested in signing the Swiss youngster after an attempt to sign Mateusz Bogusz from LAFC fell through.

It states that Celtic attempted to bring the 21-year-old talent to Parkhead during the January transfer window, but he opted to remain in his home country for the rest of the season.

Football Insider adds that Lausanne value the left-footed maestro at a fee of around £4m and that the Hoops are prepared to hit that figure, which suggests that a deal is possible before the deadline.

The next Callum McGregor

At the age of 21, Sanches could come in as a long-term prospect for Celtic rather than someone to make an immediate and huge impact in the starting XI.

He could be the long-term successor to Callum McGregor's position at the base of the midfield, as the Hoops captain turned 31 this year and is a decade older than the Swiss gem. This means that the £4m-rated ace could learn from the skipper over the coming seasons before eventually, naturally, taking over from him.

Like the former Scotland international, the Lausanne star, who was hailed as "highly-rated" by journalist Charlie Gordon, offers a calming presence in possession and a combative one off the ball.

Appearances

25

35

Goals

5

2

Pass accuracy in own half

90%

94%

Key passes per game

1.1

1.4

Duels won per game

4.4

3.4

As you can see in the table above, both players are very reliable when passing the ball from deep positions inside their own half, which allows them to control the tempo of matches in a number six or eight role.

They also both created more than one chance per game on average at league level, which shows that they are also adventurous in their passing and do not always play safe, whilst offering a goal threat as well.

Sanches won more duels per game than McGregor and could develop into a midfielder with more of a bite to his game, to go along with his attributes in possession.

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Therefore, Rodgers could unearth McGregor 2.0 by bringing the Swiss maestro in before the deadline, and working with him over the coming months and years to help him fulfil his potential.

Sunrisers are yet to name a replacement for the left-arm quick, who played only two games this IPL

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Daniel Vettori: T Natarajan loss a big one for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrirsers Hyderabad’s T Natarajan has been ruled out of the 2021 IPL. ESPNcricinfo understands the left-arm fast bowler had been coping with the knee injury he picked up during the Australia tour, which has now flared up once again. The franchise has not yet decided on a replacement.Natarajan played only two games this IPL, against the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bangalore before being replaced by Khaleel Ahmed in the Sunrisers’ XI for their subsequent two matches.On Thursday, after registering their first win of the season, Sunrisers’ captain David Warner had said Natarajan had been hampered by a sore knee which needed scans, but the fast bowler would then need to quit the IPL bubble and then quarantine for seven days to re-enter.Natarajan, 29, grabbed headlines at the 2020 IPL when he took the strike-bowling responsibility for the Sunrisers in the absence of an injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Natarajan’s death bowling skills comprising a deadly yorker and change of pace gained him a ticket for the Australia tour as a net bowler initially for the white-ball segment. Natarajan ended up becoming the first Indian player to debut in all three formats on the same tour.Natarajan then returned home to a hero’s welcome, but the BCCI did not reveal he had been carrying a knee niggle from Australia. It was owing to that injury that Natarajan missed most of the T20I leg of the home series against England in February, playing only one T20I and later the final ODI.Unfortunately for the Sunrisers, this is the second straight season they have lost a key player at the beginning of their tournament. In 2020 IPL, Mitchell Marsh became the first player in the tournament to be ruled out due to injury after he hurt his ankle during their first match. The Sunrisers then got another jolt when Kumar picked up a thigh injury in the third match of the season and had to return to India from the UAE.The Sunrisers now have Kumar, Ahmed, Siddarth Kaul, Sandeep Sharma, Basil Thampi and allrounder Jason Holder in their fast bowling reserves.

A £50,000-a-week star snubbed a move to Aston Villa to work with Unai Emery earlier in the window and has now agreed terms elsewhere.

Aston Villa summer signings

Monchi, Villa’s President of Football Operations, has been hard at work behind the scenes this summer as the club prepare for Champions League football during the 2024/25 season.

So far, eight new signings have been made, with Amadou Onana’s move from Everton the most expensive. It doesn’t look as if Villa plan to stop there, though, with plenty of rumours about more arrivals before the deadline at the end of this month.

Aston Villa summer signings	From	Fee (Transfermarkt)
Amadou Onana	Everton	€59.35m
Ian Maatsen	Chelsea	€44.5m
Cameron Archer	Sheffield United	€16.65m
Jaden Philogene	Hull City	€16m
Samuel Iling-Junior	Juventus	€14m
Lewis Dobbin	Everton	€11.8m
Enzo Barrenechea	Juventus	€8m
Ross Barkley	Luton Town	€5.9m

It has been stated that Aston Villa have placed a formal bid to Sunderland for forward Mason Cotcher, with the teenager already training with Villa’s youth squad.

Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea has been mooted as another Villa target from reports abroad, whereas contact has reportedly been made for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Another attacking target is Maximilian Beier from Hoffenheim, with Villa submitting a proposal to the forward who is set to make a decision on his future soon.

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However, there is one player who won’t be joining Emery this summer, despite Villa having a bid accepted for his services earlier in the window.

Conor Gallagher rejects Aston Villa move after offer accepted

According to Football Insider on Tuesday, Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher rejected a move to Aston Villa after NSWE had an offer accepted back in June.

The 24-year-old, on £50,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge, is now in line to sign for La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid and is set to increase his salary to a whopping £200,000-a-week.

It is stated that Gallagher didn’t want to move to Villa Park in what could have been seen as a blow for those in the Midlands and Emery, however, as we know, a new marquee midfielder has since arrived in Onana.

After Onana, though, another midfield addition could be on the cards before the deadline at the end of the month, with links emerging over a move for AS Roma’s Bryan Cristante.

Reports abroad, relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Aston Villa have made an offer worth more than £17m plus bonuses to sign the Italy international, who Monchi has already signed before during his time at Roma.

Therefore, further midfield additions will be one to watch before the deadline, but Gallagher, described as a "pressing and transition monster", won’t be moving to the Midlands anytime soon, by the looks of things.