“There is serious talk going on with Henderson,” van ‘t Schip confirmed. “He still has some things to arrange in Saudi Arabia. It could be a nice match. It’s no secret that we could really use that type of player. Other guys can benefit from that.”

Still, there are reports that the Saudi club may be unwilling to let Henderson depart so soon after signing for them. Ajax are ideally looking to bring the midfielder in on a permanent deal, ruling out the option for a loan move. During his 12-year tenure at Liverpool, Henderson won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

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While Bayern Munich decided to enter the transfer race in the final stages by offering to pay up front for Drăgusin in full, the defender indicated a preference to join Spurs. One source suggested that Genoa will not have to pay a loan fee for Spence.

Drăgusin reportedly traveled to London on Wednesday in order to complete his medical with Spurs. The club also reportedly has a plane on standby for Spence who is expected to travel to Italy shortly. Spurs are hopeful that Drăgusin’s transfer will be completed in time to use the player in Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester United.

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Internationally, the 20,209 male player transfers conducted in 2022 represent an 11.6% rise from the previous year, while transfers involving female players almost doubled since 2018. English clubs topped the list in both categories for the most transfer funds spent.

Emilio Garcia Silvero, FIFA’s Chief Legal and Compliance officer, acknowledged that English transfer spending helped to rebound international figures following a two-year slump.

“The two-year negative trend in clubs’ spending on transfer fees was turned around in 2022, with last year’s total outlay reaching $6.5bn (£5.24bn), an increase of 33.5% compared to 2021, yet still below the all-time high of 2019,” Silvero explained.

Silvero also revealed that the number of clubs involved in international, cross-border transfers rose from 410 in 2021 to 500 in 2022; a 22% increase.

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In order to amass the funds needed for Odegaard’s signature, Arsenal decided to offload midfielder Joe Willock, who was sold to Newcastle United for a fee of £25 million. It has also been reported that the Gunners’ decision to offer Odegaard a permanent deal was made possible after Real Madrid dropped their asking price for the player from €60 million to €45 million.

Prior to securing a permanent move to the Northwest London-based club, Odegaard returned to Real Madrid in the summer in an attempt to break into the first team. After being told by manager Carlo Ancelotti that he would be faced with high competition for a starting spot, Odegaard turned his focus back to the Gunners, whom he made an impact with during the previous season.

Given the number 8 shirt at Arsenal, Odegaard will not yet be available for team selection as Arsenal face Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

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“Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend and has all my affection and respect,” Ancelotti wrote on Twitter. “I’ve never considered signing him. We look forward.”

Cristiano Ronaldo spent nine seasons with Real Madrid, during which he helped the club win two La Liga trophies and four Champions League honors. He also became the club’s top goalscorer in the process.

Ronaldo left Spain in 2018 and joined Seria A powerhouse Juventus. He won two league titles in Italy and continued to have individual success, but the club’s poor performances in the 2020-21 season and lack of success in European competition sparked rumors about the 36-year-old player’s exit.

Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Ronaldo wanted to leave Juve and had Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as his preferred destinations. But options now seem to be off the table. PSG signed rival Lionel Messi in a blockbuster move earlier this month, while Ancelotti now ruled out his Santiago Bernabeu comeback.

The most realistic scenario for Ronaldo seems to be staying with Juventus for one more season and then deciding on the future once he becomes a free agent next summer.

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This comes after it was strongly suggested by several news sources that Man City would be willing to let Eric Garcia depart for Barca in exchange for Rafinha joining the Premier League club.

These rumors began in August when Man City manager Pep Guardiola revealed that Garcia did not want to sign a new contract with the Premier League giants. The defender’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season.

Rafinha is in a similar predicament to Garcia, with his contract due to expire at the end of the 2020-21 campaign as well. While several clubs have expressed interest in signing Rafinha, none of them have come close to offering the Balugranes’ asking price of $19 million.

One of the interested clubs was Celta Vigo, the team for whom Rafinha scored four goals in 29 La Liga appearances while on loan last season.

In addition to Celta Vigo, Rafinha also spent time on loan at Serie A giants Inter Milan in 2018, making 17 appearances and scoring twice.

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Since his arrival at Stamford Bridge in 2018, Barkley has struggled to hit top form and has been unable to secure a spot in the starting eleven. This loan provides him with the opportunity to enjoy some first-team football.

Barkley’s current predicament is a stark contrast to the way things were when he first burst onto the Premier League scene as a teenager.

The dynamic playing style that Barkley exhibited in his 179 appearances for Everton made him one of the league’s top transfer targets, thus leading to The Blues forking out $19 million for the player.

Unfortunately, a combination of injuries and poor runs of form led to Barkley falling out of favor with Chelsea.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, is chuffed to have secured the services of one such talented player. “Capturing a player of Ross’s quality is a real coup for our club and I am certain he will thrive here and improve our team,” Aston Villa manager Dean Smith told his club’s official website.

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The offer was viewed as “weak”, however, resulting in a prompt rejection from Lyon. During a television interview, Aulas had the following to say, “There was a timid offer. We felt like they didn’t consider the fact that this is a player in the French national team. So, it was an offer that did not even make us consider making a sale.”

In response to the Gunners’ initial offer, Lyon has set some strict terms of sale, including the fact that Arsenal has until Friday to secure the signing of Aouate, otherwise, the player will not leave the club at all.

“We will tell the players that whatever will not be settled in terms of departures before Friday, there will be no more departures,” Aulas confirmed on Monday.

Lyon have reportedly set a $47 million price tag for Aouar, which may prove steep given Arsenal’s current financial predicament.

After all, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke confirmed at the beginning of August that 55 members of staff were to be made redundant due to the financial setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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After his side’s 2-0 victory against Portuguese Primeira Liga side Moreirense, Dias appeared emotional in his post-match interview, as he explained, “I am very happy. It was a very important game for me and to be able to consecrate the game with a goal, it was very special for me. It is a special moment and I think everyone already knows why.”

This game was potentially the final game for Dias in a Benfica shirt should his transfer to Man City go through. In addition to captaining his side on the day, Dias scored the opening goal of the game.

According to several sources, Dias’ transfer would likely be a swap deal, with current Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi joining Benfica in return.

When questioned about Otamendi, Benfica boss Jesus stated his opinion clearly, “Otamendi? He is a player who has already shown his worth at FC Porto, he is a player of the Argentine national team and has always been a starter at Manchester City, he just stopped being now. If I have a choice, I want Rúben. But if I have to have Otamendi, I’m satisfied. In Portugal, he has justified all his value and Pep must not be stupid. If you want Rúben and let Otamendi come here, you should see what we all see.”

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When asked for an update by reporters, Lampard had the following to say, “He is having a medical as we speak. Subject to that being okay, then he will be a Chelsea player.” This news comes after much media speculation surrounding the Blues’ interest in the Rennes shot-stopper.

This move comes as the club’s patience for current number one Kepa Arrizabalaga continues to run thin. While he remains the most expensive goalkeeper in the world, the 25-year-old player has struggled at the London club in recent times. In Chelsea’s last outing, Kepa made a costly error that resulted in a Liverpool goal, and by extension, a humiliating home defeat.

All personal feelings aside, Lampard insists that Kepa still has an opportunity to prove himself at Chelsea. “I don’t know what benefits there are in the long run, football is in your hands. Competition is a regular thing. We have brought Mendy in for that competition. It’s in everyone’s hands to get into the squad. I think it is the hardest position, because of the individual nature of it. I have to be sympathetic to that point. Last year I changed a few times, it’s a different thought process. We are always striving for the best performance.”

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“There is serious talk going on with Henderson,” van ‘t Schip confirmed. “He still has some things to arrange in Saudi Arabia. It could be a nice match. It’s no secret that we could really use that type of player. Other guys can benefit from that.”

Still, there are reports that the Saudi club may be unwilling to let Henderson depart so soon after signing for them. Ajax are ideally looking to bring the midfielder in on a permanent deal, ruling out the option for a loan move. During his 12-year tenure at Liverpool, Henderson won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

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While Bayern Munich decided to enter the transfer race in the final stages by offering to pay up front for Drăgusin in full, the defender indicated a preference to join Spurs. One source suggested that Genoa will not have to pay a loan fee for Spence.

Drăgusin reportedly traveled to London on Wednesday in order to complete his medical with Spurs. The club also reportedly has a plane on standby for Spence who is expected to travel to Italy shortly. Spurs are hopeful that Drăgusin’s transfer will be completed in time to use the player in Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester United.

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Internationally, the 20,209 male player transfers conducted in 2022 represent an 11.6% rise from the previous year, while transfers involving female players almost doubled since 2018. English clubs topped the list in both categories for the most transfer funds spent.

Emilio Garcia Silvero, FIFA’s Chief Legal and Compliance officer, acknowledged that English transfer spending helped to rebound international figures following a two-year slump.

“The two-year negative trend in clubs’ spending on transfer fees was turned around in 2022, with last year’s total outlay reaching $6.5bn (£5.24bn), an increase of 33.5% compared to 2021, yet still below the all-time high of 2019,” Silvero explained.

Silvero also revealed that the number of clubs involved in international, cross-border transfers rose from 410 in 2021 to 500 in 2022; a 22% increase.

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In order to amass the funds needed for Odegaard’s signature, Arsenal decided to offload midfielder Joe Willock, who was sold to Newcastle United for a fee of £25 million. It has also been reported that the Gunners’ decision to offer Odegaard a permanent deal was made possible after Real Madrid dropped their asking price for the player from €60 million to €45 million.

Prior to securing a permanent move to the Northwest London-based club, Odegaard returned to Real Madrid in the summer in an attempt to break into the first team. After being told by manager Carlo Ancelotti that he would be faced with high competition for a starting spot, Odegaard turned his focus back to the Gunners, whom he made an impact with during the previous season.

Given the number 8 shirt at Arsenal, Odegaard will not yet be available for team selection as Arsenal face Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

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“Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend and has all my affection and respect,” Ancelotti wrote on Twitter. “I’ve never considered signing him. We look forward.”

Cristiano Ronaldo spent nine seasons with Real Madrid, during which he helped the club win two La Liga trophies and four Champions League honors. He also became the club’s top goalscorer in the process.

Ronaldo left Spain in 2018 and joined Seria A powerhouse Juventus. He won two league titles in Italy and continued to have individual success, but the club’s poor performances in the 2020-21 season and lack of success in European competition sparked rumors about the 36-year-old player’s exit.

Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Ronaldo wanted to leave Juve and had Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as his preferred destinations. But options now seem to be off the table. PSG signed rival Lionel Messi in a blockbuster move earlier this month, while Ancelotti now ruled out his Santiago Bernabeu comeback.

The most realistic scenario for Ronaldo seems to be staying with Juventus for one more season and then deciding on the future once he becomes a free agent next summer.

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This comes after it was strongly suggested by several news sources that Man City would be willing to let Eric Garcia depart for Barca in exchange for Rafinha joining the Premier League club.

These rumors began in August when Man City manager Pep Guardiola revealed that Garcia did not want to sign a new contract with the Premier League giants. The defender’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season.

Rafinha is in a similar predicament to Garcia, with his contract due to expire at the end of the 2020-21 campaign as well. While several clubs have expressed interest in signing Rafinha, none of them have come close to offering the Balugranes’ asking price of $19 million.

One of the interested clubs was Celta Vigo, the team for whom Rafinha scored four goals in 29 La Liga appearances while on loan last season.

In addition to Celta Vigo, Rafinha also spent time on loan at Serie A giants Inter Milan in 2018, making 17 appearances and scoring twice.

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Since his arrival at Stamford Bridge in 2018, Barkley has struggled to hit top form and has been unable to secure a spot in the starting eleven. This loan provides him with the opportunity to enjoy some first-team football.

Barkley’s current predicament is a stark contrast to the way things were when he first burst onto the Premier League scene as a teenager.

The dynamic playing style that Barkley exhibited in his 179 appearances for Everton made him one of the league’s top transfer targets, thus leading to The Blues forking out $19 million for the player.

Unfortunately, a combination of injuries and poor runs of form led to Barkley falling out of favor with Chelsea.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, is chuffed to have secured the services of one such talented player. “Capturing a player of Ross’s quality is a real coup for our club and I am certain he will thrive here and improve our team,” Aston Villa manager Dean Smith told his club’s official website.

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The offer was viewed as “weak”, however, resulting in a prompt rejection from Lyon. During a television interview, Aulas had the following to say, “There was a timid offer. We felt like they didn’t consider the fact that this is a player in the French national team. So, it was an offer that did not even make us consider making a sale.”

In response to the Gunners’ initial offer, Lyon has set some strict terms of sale, including the fact that Arsenal has until Friday to secure the signing of Aouate, otherwise, the player will not leave the club at all.

“We will tell the players that whatever will not be settled in terms of departures before Friday, there will be no more departures,” Aulas confirmed on Monday.

Lyon have reportedly set a $47 million price tag for Aouar, which may prove steep given Arsenal’s current financial predicament.

After all, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke confirmed at the beginning of August that 55 members of staff were to be made redundant due to the financial setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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After his side’s 2-0 victory against Portuguese Primeira Liga side Moreirense, Dias appeared emotional in his post-match interview, as he explained, “I am very happy. It was a very important game for me and to be able to consecrate the game with a goal, it was very special for me. It is a special moment and I think everyone already knows why.”

This game was potentially the final game for Dias in a Benfica shirt should his transfer to Man City go through. In addition to captaining his side on the day, Dias scored the opening goal of the game.

According to several sources, Dias’ transfer would likely be a swap deal, with current Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi joining Benfica in return.

When questioned about Otamendi, Benfica boss Jesus stated his opinion clearly, “Otamendi? He is a player who has already shown his worth at FC Porto, he is a player of the Argentine national team and has always been a starter at Manchester City, he just stopped being now. If I have a choice, I want Rúben. But if I have to have Otamendi, I’m satisfied. In Portugal, he has justified all his value and Pep must not be stupid. If you want Rúben and let Otamendi come here, you should see what we all see.”

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When asked for an update by reporters, Lampard had the following to say, “He is having a medical as we speak. Subject to that being okay, then he will be a Chelsea player.” This news comes after much media speculation surrounding the Blues’ interest in the Rennes shot-stopper.

This move comes as the club’s patience for current number one Kepa Arrizabalaga continues to run thin. While he remains the most expensive goalkeeper in the world, the 25-year-old player has struggled at the London club in recent times. In Chelsea’s last outing, Kepa made a costly error that resulted in a Liverpool goal, and by extension, a humiliating home defeat.

All personal feelings aside, Lampard insists that Kepa still has an opportunity to prove himself at Chelsea. “I don’t know what benefits there are in the long run, football is in your hands. Competition is a regular thing. We have brought Mendy in for that competition. It’s in everyone’s hands to get into the squad. I think it is the hardest position, because of the individual nature of it. I have to be sympathetic to that point. Last year I changed a few times, it’s a different thought process. We are always striving for the best performance.”

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