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Football rumours from the media: Sancho, Alli, Guendouzilatest

Football rumours from the media: Sancho, Alli, Guendouzilatest

What the papers say Borussia Dortmund are insisting Jadon Sancho will not be leaving the club in the current transfer window, in a blow to Manchester United’s hopes of securing him, The Independent reports.

23.09.2020

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Parc des Princes

Liverpool and Real Madrid to battle for Mbappe: Football rumours from the media

The Paris St Germain striker may be on the move next summer

22.09.2020

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea - Carabao Cup - Semi Final - First Leg - Wembley Stadium

Dele Alli and Antonio Rudiger futures uncertain: Football rumours from the media

Rumours of a possible move to Paris St Germain for Dele Alli have gathered pace

21.09.2020

Liverpool make Sarr approach: Football rumours from the media

Liverpool make Sarr approach: Football rumours from the media

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has emerged as a target for Paris St Germain and Inter Milan

18.09.2020

Potential moves for Gareth Bale and Callum Hudson-Odoi: The football rumours from the media

Potential moves for Gareth Bale and Callum Hudson-Odoi: The football rumours from the media

What the papers sayThere is another twist in the Gareth Bale saga, with Tottenham reportedly making a huge play for the Real Madrid forward.

16.09.2020

Striker Sorloth could be heading to Spurs: Football rumours from the media

Striker Sorloth could be heading to Spurs: Football rumours from the media

Spurs also want to sign a left-back before the transfer window shuts

14.09.2020

Smalling leaving Man United, and Conte wants Kante: Football rumours from the media

Smalling leaving Man United, and Conte wants Kante: Football rumours from the media

What the papers say Chris Smalling‘s absence from Manchester United training has increased talk that he is preparing to leave Old Trafford after a decade.

11.09.2020

Football rumours: Hector Bellerin on way out, Sancho deal close?

Football rumours: Hector Bellerin on way out, Sancho deal close?

What the papers say Arsenal are reluctantly ready to sell Hector Bellerin, with Paris St Germain favoured as his destination.

10.09.2020

Football rumours from the media: Man United target off to Leicester?

Football rumours from the media: Man United target off to Leicester?

Meanwhile at Old Trafford, chief executive Ed Woodward will consider offers for goalkeeper Sergio Romero

09.09.2020

Rhian Brewster and Thomas Partey among the football rumours from the media

Rhian Brewster and Thomas Partey among the football rumours from the media

The race is heating up for the signature of talented youngster Rhian Brewster

08.09.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say Newly installed Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is looking to splash the cash, with Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum top of the wish list, the Daily Mail says.

03.09.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say Tottenham’s record signing Tanguy Ndombele could be on his way out of the club after only one season, the Daily Mirror says.

02.09.2020

Chelsea move for Kai Havertz: Football rumours from the media

Chelsea move for Kai Havertz: Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayManchester United are to make a further attempt to sign Dayot Upamecano to bolster their defence, the Daily Mail reports.

01.09.2020

Luis Suarez to exit Barcelona?: Football rumours from the media

Luis Suarez to exit Barcelona?: Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayLiverpool have dampened their interest in signing Wolves’ Adama Traore, the Daily Mirror says.

31.08.2020

Football rumours: Man City ready to part with players to sign Messi

Football rumours: Man City ready to part with players to sign Messi

What the papers sayThe Lionel Messi speculation continues at fever pitch, with Manchester City said to be ready to part with as many as four players to secure the 33-year-old.

28.08.2020

Football rumours: Messi's father in England discuss rumoured Man City deal

Football rumours: Messi's father in England discuss rumoured Man City deal

What the papers sayThe chances of Lionel Messi joining Manchester City have grown with news his father is in England to discuss the deal, according to the Sun.

27.08.2020

Chelsea in for Thiago Silva: Football rumours from the media

Chelsea in for Thiago Silva: Football rumours from the media

Chelsea are on the cusp of completing two major transfers, having agreed deals to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz and Paris St Germain defender Thiago Silva, according to The Times.

25.08.2020

Football rumours from the media: Ronald Koeman shaking up Europe with Barcelona transfer targets

Football rumours from the media: Ronald Koeman shaking up Europe with Barcelona transfer targets

Barcelona’s shake-up is causing ripples throughout Europe, with new manager Ronald Koeman eager to sign a host of players including Manchester City’s 19-year-old centre-back Eric Garcia, Spanish website Sport reports.

24.08.2020

Football rumours from the media: Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum going to Barca?

Football rumours from the media: Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum going to Barca?

Liverpool are believed to be interested in Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara

21.08.2020

Football rumours from the media: Chelsea looking to put final touches on Kai Havertz deal

Football rumours from the media: Chelsea looking to put final touches on Kai Havertz deal

Just a day after reports emerged that Bayer Leverkusen were refusing to budge on their £90m asking price for Kai Havertz, Chelsea are believed to be looking to finalise a deal for the midfielder within the next 10 days.

19.08.2020

Football rumours: Aubameyang set for Arsenal stay? Neymar on the move?

Football rumours: Aubameyang set for Arsenal stay? Neymar on the move?

Arsenal’s star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly on the verge of signing a new deal.

18.08.2020

Football rumours from the media: Chelsea not willing to pay £80m for Leicester defender

Football rumours from the media: Chelsea not willing to pay £80m for Leicester defender

What the papers sayChelsea want to sign Leicester’s Ben Chilwell, 23, but have run into a money problem.

14.08.2020

Football rumours from the media: Gareth Bale refusing to leave Real Madrid

Football rumours from the media: Gareth Bale refusing to leave Real Madrid

What the papers say David Silva will join Lazio after leaving Manchester City, according to the Guardian. The Spanish playmaker, 34, is leaving City after 10 years and has reportedly been offered long-term security by the Italian side.

12.08.2020

Burnley v Nice - Pre-Season Friendly - Turf Moor

Football rumours: Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick close to signing for Newcastle

Aaron Ramsey could be on the move and Chelsea are closing in on Kai Havertz

11.08.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say David Brooks has emerged as a midfield target for Liverpool, according to The Sun.

10.08.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

Liverpool have fallen short of Norwich’s valuation of left back Jamal Lewis, with the Reds offering £10million but the Canaries expecting close to double that, reports the Daily Mail.

07.08.2020

Football rumours: Chelsea look to be thwarted in attempts to sign Barca goalkeeper

Football rumours: Chelsea look to be thwarted in attempts to sign Barca goalkeeper

Chelsea look to be thwarted in their attempts to bring in Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, according to the Sun.

06.08.2020

Football rumours: Man United could drop plans to sign Sancho

Football rumours: Man United could drop plans to sign Sancho

The Old Trafford side could consider Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman as an alternative if the Bundesliga side do not budge on their valuation

05.08.2020

Football rumours from the media: Sanchez to stay at Inter with Jadon Sancho coming to Old Trafford

Football rumours from the media: Sanchez to stay at Inter with Jadon Sancho coming to Old Trafford

What the papers say Alexis Sanchez is set to take a paycut to join Inter Milan, says the Daily Mail.

04.08.2020

Football rumours from the media: £250k a week to keep Aubameyang at Arsenal

Football rumours from the media: £250k a week to keep Aubameyang at Arsenal

What the papers sayArsenal could offload as many as nine players over the summer to help with the club’s rebuilding after a sub-par league season was salvaged with FA Cup final victory, the Daily Mail says.

03.08.2020

Football rumours: United favourites to land Jadon Sancho

Football rumours: United favourites to land Jadon Sancho

What the papers sayManchester United have inched closer to signing Jadon Sancho, with Borussia Dortmund willing to agree to an initial fee, The Independent reports.

31.07.2020

Football rumours: Man City hoping David Alaba leaves Bayern

Football rumours: Man City hoping David Alaba leaves Bayern

What the papers sayManchester City’s hopes of signing David Alaba hinge on Bayern Munich offering him a more attractive package to stay at the German club, according to Bild.

30.07.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayManchester City have made Valencia winger Ferran Torres their top transfer target of the summer, ESPN reports.

29.07.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say Willian could be set to stay at Chelsea after all, with a breakthrough reached in contract negotiations, according to Sky Sports.

28.07.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayPremier League champions Liverpool are eyeing Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, according to the Daily Mirror. Barnes, 22, has impressed for the Foxes this season.

27.07.2020

Frank Lampard on the hunt for defensive back-up: Football rumours from the media

Frank Lampard on the hunt for defensive back-up: Football rumours from the media

Valencia are apparently not willing to make it easy for Manchester City to snap up winger Ferran Torres.

24.07.2020

Football rumours from the media: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to land big-money contract to stay at Arsenal

Football rumours from the media: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to land big-money contract to stay at Arsenal

What the papers sayArsenal are reportedly eager to step up their campaign to convince Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at Emirates Stadium.

23.07.2020

Football rumours: Chelsea eye up Man United goalkeeper Dean Henderson

Football rumours: Chelsea eye up Man United goalkeeper Dean Henderson

Henderson and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen are believed to be on Chelsea’s goalkeeper wishlist

22.07.2020

Football rumours: Championship club eyeing up Steven Gerrard

Football rumours: Championship club eyeing up Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard and Mauricio Pochettino could be set for new jobs

21.07.2020

Man United unwilling to meet £120m Sancho valuation: The football rumours from the media

Man United unwilling to meet £120m Sancho valuation: The football rumours from the media

Jadon Sancho may need to push for a transfer to Manchester United, while David Luiz’s form could force Arteta to rethink his transfer plans

20.07.2020

New contract for Pogba? Alcantara to Liverpool? The football rumours from the media

New contract for Pogba? Alcantara to Liverpool? The football rumours from the media

Could the Paul Pogba transfer saga finally be coming to a close?

17.07.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers sayPrevious valuations of 29-year-old Kalidou Koulibaly had him at £80 million but Manchester City have been offered him for just £65m.

16.07.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel wants Marcus Rashford next season, according to The Independent.

15.07.2020

Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say Jan Oblak will be the top goalkeeper target for Chelsea this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.

14.07.2020

Post-truth society needs to know difference between fact and gossip

Post-truth society needs to know difference between fact and gossip

Once gossip takes the place of factual news you are marking time until your democracy collapses, writes Victoria White.

24.11.2016

Character assassination: The favourite pastime of Irish women

Character assassination: The favourite pastime of Irish women

Irish women love nothing more than talking about each other

03.11.2015

EastEnders' Linda Carter has been banned from talking about 'Strictly Come Dancing'

EastEnders' Linda Carter has been banned from talking about 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Actress Kellie Bright , who plays the Queen Vic landlady, is among the stars taking part in the new series and she thinks it would be "weird" if her character gossiped about the show now she's taking part.

31.08.2015