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A comeback barely under way, and a move already taking shape Malick Fofana has been back on a pitch for a matter of weeks. What is happening behind the scenes is moving a good deal faster than his legs are. The Belgian winger lost almost a full year. A serious right ankle injury against Strasbourg…

A 50 million euro bid Galatasaray are ready to make their move. The Turkish champions are lining up a push for Bruno Fernandes, the Manchester United captain. The Telegraph says the deal could be worth up to 50 million euros, add-ons included. The structure is already taking shape. The Istanbul club would offer 35 million…

A 32 million deal, add-ons included Borussia Dortmund confirmed on Monday that Giannis Konstantelias has joined the club. The 23-year-old Greek attacking midfielder leaves PAOK Thessaloniki for 26 million euros, with a further 6 million in add-ons possible. The German club said the move is effective immediately. Konstantelias has signed a contract through June 30,…

Thirty million, with a very specific structure Como are done pretending. The Lombardy club have put a bid worth an estimated 30 million euros on Fiorentina’s desk for Moise Kean, according to Fabrizio Romano. Break it down and it comes to a 5 million loan fee plus a 25 million obligation to buy. A neat…

Frankfurt sign off on an immediate exit Eintracht Frankfurt announced on Monday that Michy Batshuayi has left the club. The German side and Saudi outfit Abha have agreed a transfer with immediate effect. The club statement was short and sharp. The Belgian striker had originally been under contract until 2027 in the Bundesliga. The length…

Verbal agreement worth more than 50 million Strasbourg have landed their big summer sale. Racing and AC Milan have reached a verbal agreement over the transfer of Diego Moreira, with the paperwork now being prepared. The deal is expected to top 50 million euros, with a sell-on clause included in Strasbourg’s favour. That fee puts…

Forty-five minutes and a statement The Kop was chanting his name by the 16th minute. For a player who had never before set foot on Anfield’s turf in a Reds shirt, that is some way to start the night. Jeremy Jacquet was handed his first start alongside Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool’s final pre-season friendly,…

Three speeds in one squad, three days out from Europe Three days from their Conference League opener, Monaco are not heading into their first European night with a full house. A calf issue for Ansu Fati, a foot injury for Matthis Abline and Folarin Balogun’s gradual return mean the squad is moving at different speeds.…

Niklas Sule, from Europe’s biggest stages to Germany’s ninth tier He has played on the grandest stages in European football. Champions League nights, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund shirts, call-ups with Germany. At just 30, though, Niklas Sule has decided to close the book on the professional game. Not football itself, mind you. A few…