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08:14, 25 Aug 2022
Last Updated: 21:08, 25 Aug 2022

Good morning football fans, 

It's a good day to be a Rangers fan as they progress through to the UCL group-stage for the first time in over a decade. West Ham will gear up tonight as they face Viborg in the second leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier. The world of transfers is busy as ever with Ajax telling Manchester United they want £84 million for Antony and Newcastle United are close to signing Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak for a fee believed to be around £60 million. Any more news or updates we'll bring to you right here throughout the day. 

Updates
25 August 2022
Everton in talks for Maupay

Everton are reportedly in for Brighton striker Neal Maupay as they look to bring in offensive options for an important season. 

25 August 2022
Nice confirm Pepe signing

OGC Nice have confirmed the signing of Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal on a loan deal.

25 August 2022
West Ham Update

Gianluca Scamacca nets in Denmark!

25 August 2022
Putellas & Benzema named best in Europe

UEFA have given out awards following the Champions League draw, with Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas named the Men's and Women's Player of the Year. 

25 August 2022
The UCL Draw's easiest/hardest groups

The Champions League draw is minutes away, and we've looked at UEFA's Club Coefficient rankings to determine the easiest and hardest groups from this year's collective. 

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25 August 2022
Calculated or scattergun? CFC's transfer policy

Chelsea look to bring 33-year-old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to the Premier League. 

Chelsea's Latest Transfer Links Look Like A Classic Case Of Panic Buying
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25 August 2022
Alexander Isak arrives for medical

Alexander Isak has arrived in Newcastle for his medical.

25 August 2022
Leeds United steadily improving

Jesse Marsch is slowly moulding his Leeds United side into what he wants them to become. 

25 August 2022
Celtic sign Sead Haksabanovic

Celtic have announced the signing of winger Sead Haksabanovic on a five-year deal.

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25 August 2022
Stoke City part ways with Michael O'Neill

He departs with the Potters sitting in 21st place with just 4 points from 5 games in the Championship this season. 

25 August 2022
Richard Arnold confirming Antony to United?

Football Twitter goes mad with this stuff and Richard Arnold knows it. 

25 August 2022
The UCL match ball has arrived
25 August 2022
Kurzawa linked with Craven Cottage move

The PSG left-back has been struggling for game time since the arrival of Nuno Mendes last season. 

25 August 2022
Callum Wilson set for spell on the sideline

The Newcastle United forward has suffered a hamstring injury and faces another injury lay-off. 

25 August 2022
Mauro Icardi to Galatasary?!

His fall from grace has been quite spectacular. 

25 August 2022
Pep Guardiola says he wants Bernardo Silva to stay

Pep Guardiola has stated that Bernardo Silva does 'like' Barcelona who have shown interest in the midfielder. The Manchester City manager wants Silva to stay but only if he is happy at the club. 

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25 August 2022
Alexander Isak is on Tyneside!

The move to the Magpies edges ever closer. 

25 August 2022
The reason behind the Barcelona vs City friendly

 The game was played in order to raise funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) awareness, in honour of former Barcelona player and coach Juan Carlos Unzue. ALS is a progressive nervous system disease. Great to see to massive clubs raising awareness for the issue and our well wishes are extended to Juan Carlos Unzue.  

25 August 2022
Kevin Trapp has rejected a switch to MUFC

He's communicated his decision with both parties. Another transfer blow for Manchester United. 

25 August 2022
Morning Twitter teaser answer: Juan Pablo Ángel!

In 2001, he moved to Europe and joined Aston Villa for a club record £9.5 million and went on to make 175 appearances for them.

25 August 2022
Casemiro's arrival could help 'unlock' Fred

Casemiro and Fred have a record of 15 wins and 13 clean sheets in 17 games when playing together for Brazil. 

How Casemiro's Arrival Can Deliver The Fred That Was Promised
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25 August 2022
Wesley Fofana to Chelsea won't be easy.

Another summer, another big club trying to sign one of Leicester’s star players. And yet, the lessons have not been learnt from the big six. When Leicester set an asking price, that is the price you will pay if you want their player. For Wesley Fofana, it is £80m. The same price they sold Harry Maguire to Manchester United in 2019.  

Wesley Fofana Is The Latest Lesson That You Can't Bully Leicester City
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25 August 2022
Rangers are back in the big time!

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men hold their nerve to make a historic return to the Champions League. 

Rangers Return: The Scottish Giants Are Back In The Champions League Group Stage
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25 August 2022
New signing fact-file: Alexander Isak

The Sweden international looks set to join in a club-record £60 million deal.

Who Is Alexander Isak? The Striker Set To Become Newcastle's Club-Record Signing
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