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A loan deal is being proposed for the Juventus midfielder.
January 25th 👀
@neymarjr is an international sports icon but that's just the beginning. There's much more to his story.
Neymar: The Perfect Chaos by @netflix & @uninterrupted is coming Jan. 25th.
#NeymarNetflix #MoreThanAnAthlete
They desperately need midfielders and signing someone like Arthur on a loan could prove to be some great business heading into the second half of the season.
No agreement reached yet but as per @romeoagresti talks are ongoing.
#AFC long-term admirers of the 25-year-old and talks previously took place several months ago. 🇧🇷
You wouldn't miss the players on the pitch wearing this thats for sure!


After three years, Jermain Defoe has left Rangers football club. The forward contributed as a player and coach at the club and will be remembered for his involvement in their historic title winning season.
They lead Tunisia 1-0.
The Liverpool boss has stated that contract negotiations with Mo Salah are in 'a good place'. Klopp made it clear that both the club and the Salah see a future for the forward at Liverpool. Some key quotes from Jurgen Klopp's press conference:
"We know, I know that Mo wants to stay, we want him to stay."
"I am very positive about it, but I don't think it makes sense that you speak on behalf of the fans because I'm pretty sure the fans are not as nervous as you are."
"But as long as it's not done we can't say anything about it, but we've had good conversations."

Carlos Queiroz clashed with supporters after Egypt's defeat to Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations.
“Come down here and face me”
#AFCONwithJuliet
He only made 32 appearances for the club.
All the best, Ibrahim! 🤝
#WeareSevilla #NeverSurrender
The Frenchman's new deal will run until 2026.

The United no.2 has not been shy in expressing his desire to leave Manchester.
Southampton are now favourites to sign Manchester United keeper, Dean Henderson.
The England international is pushing for a move away from Old Trafford this month.
#saintsfc
[Manchester evening news]

A huge boost for the Gunners.
@LeahcWilliamson's Arsenal journey continues ❤️
Kingsley Coman has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich until 2027.
£300k a week did seem a bit excessive.
Hugo Lloris has got just six months remaining on his contract. L'Equipe report that Tottenham will push the captain to sign a new deal, Lloris intends to stay at the club.
Antonio Conte is eager for the keeper to stay: "He is our captain and he is a top goalkeeper. Hugo loves this shirt and this badge, for me he is an important player."


The man himself has spoken.
Digne is now traveling to Birmingham and will undergo his medical today. Another big one for Gerrard after Philippe Coutinho.

Chris Wilder has his man.
Eric Cantona has spoke out against the Qatar World Cup and says he will not watch because of the horrible treatment of workers.

For a fee of £6million he would be an absolute steal and if United don't buy him now then they could miss out on him altogether.

Different views compared to the higher ups never works out well.

Give us something Mikel!
£20million for guaranteed goals and a striker stolen from your promotion rivals? Seems like Newcastle got the good end of the stick
Ekitike deal still complicated - but Newcastle are working to sign one more striker.
Mikel Arteta is adamant striker Eddie Nketiah will remain at Arsenal this month, but the player will become a free agent in the summer.
“I can tell you that situation hasn't changed. That is one of our biggest powers. Nketiah? He will stay here”.
Eric Bailly has been pushing for more game time and it simply hasn't materialise.
Joan Laporta must've been rubbing his palms together when the bid came through.
Excited to see how this one plays out