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I'm going to have a snack and might make my second cup of coffee for the day. Michael Butler will be guiding you through the next hour of transfer magic.
Scott McTominay is on the verge of leaving Manchester United as the details of his transfer to Napoli are almost settled.
According to Sky Sports, the transfer fee is £25.4 million and the player's contract details are currently being negotiated. United is reportedly reluctant to let go of McTominay, but the Scotland international is seeking consistent playing time in the first team.
Ivan Toney has reached an agreement on his contract with Al-Ahli, as reported by Give Me Sport. The proposed deal is for a duration of three years, but negotiations with Brentford are still ongoing.
Brentford rejected an offer of £35m plus extras for their striker and are holding out for £50m instead.
Let's review some of the most important stories from today for those who have just joined us.
Kepa is currently having a medical with Bournemouth before going on loan.
Cristiano Ronaldo mentions that it is likely he will end his career in Saudi Arabia.
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Manuel Ugarte.
Crystal Palace feel certain about their ability to secure a deal with Nketiah.
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The article leads athletes through the initial planning stages for starting a family while still maintaining a professional career, all the way to getting back to playing at a high level. It provides information on rules, different ways to give birth, how these choices can affect performance, the assistance required during each phase, and additional aspects to consider.
The 48-page report was created by expert female athletes and doctors. Kirsty Elliott-Sale, a female endocrinology and exercise physiology professor at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Institute of Sport, mentioned that there is not a lot of research in this area but it is starting to gain momentum. She expressed gratitude to the female athletes who allow researchers to study them in their natural environment.
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Kepa Getting Bournemouth Medical
Kepa Arrizabalaga is currently having a medical examination at Bournemouth as he prepares for a season-long loan from Chelsea. Back in 2018, Kepa became the most expensive goalkeeper in the world when Chelsea paid £71.6m to Athletic Bilbao for his services, securing him on a seven-year contract. This signing is a big boost for Andoni Iraola, who may now be able to let go of the team's current captain and goalkeeper, Neto, a 35-year-old Brazilian, before the transfer deadline on Friday. This move would reunite Kepa and Iraola after nine years, as they previously worked together at Athletic Bilbao.
The agreement for the Spanish player is a simple loan, and Kepa is set to renew his contract at Stamford Bridge to ensure that Chelsea keeps the player's value.
Aston Villa has shared that Samuel Iling Jr will be going on loan to Bologna. The striker joined Villa earlier this year from Juventus and was involved in pre-season, but he will now continue his development on loan.
He came up through Chelsea's training program and has played for English youth teams.
Now let's get back to talking about reunions. With Oasis reuniting, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on who else should get back together. Martin sent an email about this.
I want Eddie Niedzwiecki and Dave Beasant to come together as Chelsea goalkeepers again, giving us a complete team of shot-stoppers for Sunday's home match against Palace.
Imagine that! I'm curious if the lineup would be 0-0-0-11 or if the goalies would need to take on new roles on the field.
Crystal Palace are feeling positive about finalizing a agreement worth around £30m for Eddie Nketiah after having more discussions with Arsenal about the English striker. Last week, Nketiah seemed like he was going to join Nottingham Forest after they agreed on a price, but that fell through because of personal terms. Palace have been interested in the 25-year-old for a while and decided to act after their second loss of the season, against West Ham, on Saturday.
It is known that they have reached an agreement with Nketiah that would make him one of their top-paid players. Arsenal is likely to agree to their proposal of £25m plus an additional £5m in bonuses.
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has said the club wants to bring in Chelsea player Armando Broja. Reports suggest he could join on loan, and McKenna has confirmed discussions are underway.
McKenna mentioned that they have been in contact with Armando, a player who is quite well-known. Currently, they are in talks with Chelsea about a potential transfer. These talks are still in progress, so they will wait and see if it is the right move for both the club and the player before Friday.
In case you didn't see it earlier today, Manchester United has reached an agreement to bring Manuel Ugarte over from Paris Saint-Germain. Jeremy Lee sent me an email with the news.
I am really hoping that Ugarte lives up to the hype and expectations as he appears to be the type of player our team has been lacking. With new players coming in, getting injured, and not being selected even when healthy, it makes me question ETH's decision-making.
Just a reminder, we bring in a new striker but don't put him on the field, sign a fresh center back but don't give him playing time. I guess Ugarte might have to wait on the sidelines before he becomes the hero of our season.
Erik ten Hag has not included the new players he signed this summer in the starting lineup, but they are still making an impact. For example, Joshua Zirkzee scored against Fulham. Maybe he is taking his time to integrate the new signings into the team and system? This is just my speculation, I wish I knew more about Ten Hag's plan.
Cristiano Ronaldo recently mentioned that he is considering retiring in Saudi Arabia. He didn't specify when exactly he plans to stop playing soccer, but he did express his contentment with his current team, Al Nassr. The 39-year-old Portuguese player transferred to the Saudi club in 2022 after leaving Manchester United.
"I'm not sure if I will retire in the near future, maybe in two or three years, but most likely I will retire at Al Nassr," Ronaldo shared with Portuguese channel NOW. "I am extremely content at this club and I feel comfortable in this country as well. Playing in Saudi Arabia makes me happy and I have a desire to keep going."
Manchester City has decided to transfer Joao Cancelo to Saudi team Al-Hilal for a reported fee of £21.2m.
The player, who is 30 years old, has been loaned out to Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the past few years. If the famous athlete decides to move to Saudi Arabia, the contract is reported to be for three years.
The manager of Bristol City women's team, Lauren Smith, has decided to resign from her position in order to explore a new career opportunity. The team in the west country is reportedly disappointed to see her go, but they are happy that she is leaving on good terms. The details of Smith's new opportunity have not been disclosed at this time.
Loren Dykes is currently leading the Championship team that was demoted from the Women's Super League in the previous season.
I don't quite understand why Chelsea is signing another goalkeeper, but while we process that information, let's see who you all want to bring back together. Jaivir sent an email and suggested:
Harry Kane is returning to Tottenham Hotspur after two years.
I believe this scenario could happen, but it might depend on whether he wins a championship with Bayern Munich.
Chelsea Adds Goalkeeper Penders
Chelsea have secured the services of Mike Penders from Genk, but he will continue playing for his current team on loan for the upcoming season. He is expected to officially join Chelsea in the summer of 2025 and has signed a contract with the club until 2032.
Penders is now the ninth goalkeeper on Chelsea's roster.
I am excited to hear from you! There is a lot of excitement in the news about reunions, with Oasis getting back together. Who else would you like to see reunite? It could be a team and a player, a musician or any other pairing. Reach out to me via email or X (@rendellx).
Tottenham Hotspur has announced that the women's team will have the opportunity to play three WSL matches at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium this season. They will be facing off against Arsenal on November 17th, Manchester United on February 2nd, and Chelsea on May 4th.
This comes after other clubs such as Arsenal and Man Utd have already announced that they will be hosting women's matches at their main stadiums.
Brighton's Evan Ferguson has captured the admiration of supporters with his skillful displays on the field, and it appears that Arsenal has taken notice of his talent as well.
Football Insider has stated that Arsenal may be considering a last-minute bid for the striker. There is speculation that the initial approach could involve a loan deal.
Are you interested in a brief post containing all the latest overnight gossip? Absolutely! Here is today's roundup of rumors.
The manager of Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso, is interested in bringing Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton to the club on a loan deal for the current season.
Liverpool may be willing to let the 21-year-old go on loan, as reported by the Times.
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Manuel Ugarte to the Red Devils.
The agreement is valued at €50 million, with an additional €10 million in potential bonuses. Assuming Ugarte arrives as planned, he will be the fifth significant signing for Erik ten Hag during this transfer period. The other signings include Leny Yoro, an 18-year-old center-back, Matthijs de Ligt, a 25-year-old striker, Joshua Zirkzee, a 23-year-old striker, and Noussair Mazraoui, a 26-year-old full-back. The club is confident that all of these players have their best years ahead of them.
Raheem Sterling wants to sort out his contract situation at Chelsea before looking for a new team this week. His current deal, which pays him £325,000 a week and still has three years left, is seen as a barrier to him finding a new club after being left out of the first-team squad.
The player is interested in joining Manchester United, and there have been talks about a possible swap deal involving Jadon Sancho, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
Greetings and welcome to our live blog covering the latest transfer activity as the deadline day approaches. There are still many deals to be made and rumors swirling about potential player swaps between clubs.
A big topic of discussion today is the possibility of Raheem Sterling transferring to Manchester United. The player from Chelsea has been informed that he is not in the plans for the first team at his current club, so he is considering signing with another team. The most recent update suggests that Sterling is interested in joining United, but he wants to have more talks with Chelsea before making a final decision.
In other news, Crystal Palace is getting closer to signing Arsenal player Eddie Nketiah. The transfer is believed to be worth £25 million with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons.
There is talk going around that Newcastle is feeling positive about signing Marc Guehi before the transfer window shuts. Eddie Howe has been eyeing Guehi from Crystal Palace for a while now.
We will investigate additional rumors today and report any changes that are verified. Let's dive in.
