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Newcastle signed Everton striker in shocking swoop that manager knew nothing about 14/07/2025

Everton boss David Moyes bullishly insisted he was making the final decision on a new contract for Dominic Calvert-Lewin last month. Considering the striker is now a free agent, the Toffees manager won’t be put in the same spot as the man he succeeded during his first spell on Merseyside if Calvert-Lewin finds his way […]

Arsenal make major breakthrough in blockbuster deal to finally sign a striker 13/07/2025

Arsenal are finalising a move for Viktor Gyokeres, talkSPORT understands. The Gunners have almost agreed a deal in principle with Sporting for the Swedish marksman following a breakthrough in talks on Saturday. Gyokeres is set to become an Arsenal player after a breakthrough in talksAFP Arsenal are expected to pay an initial fee of €63.5million […]

‘No one is above the club’ – Sporting president’s stern statement after Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres fails to report to training ground 12/07/2025

It’s been another crazy day in the world of Viktor Gyokeres. The Premier League-linked striker started Saturday with a feature length interview in one of Europe’s leading sports outlets, then saw his Sporting teammates start pre-season without him, and ended it with his club president putting him in a very uncomfortable position. Gyokeres was the […]

Yoane Wissa pushing to leave Brentford for Premier League rivals in record deal 11/07/2025

Yoane Wissa is pushing to leave Brentford this summer, talkSPORT understands. The Bees have rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest for Wissa, but talks between the two clubs are ongoing. Wissa is in high demand after a superb seasongetty Tottenham are also plotting a move for Wissa and the Congolese is keen to reunite with […]

Burnley rejected deal for two-time Premier League winner after refusing to pay him more than £60-a-week 07/07/2025

What if we told you Michael Essien could have been a Burnley player if the club were willing to pay him £60-a-week? Not £60,000. Just £60. That’s not a typo. Chelsea fans have fond memories of Essien, but he could’ve been a legend at Turf MoorGetty Essien will be remembered for a glorious Chelsea career, […]

‘No comment’ – Andy Carroll linked with shock move to sixth tier of English football 07/07/2025

A non-league manager remained tight-lipped when asked about a shock swoop for Andy Carroll. The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker is a free agent after he departed Bordeaux at the end of the 2024/25 season so he could be closer to his family in England. AFPCarroll is set to continue his playing career in England[/caption] […]