November 18th
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It’s transfer window may be closed in Europe’s top leagues, but the rumours continue to circulate as clubs plan out future moves. Teams are working tirelessly behind the scenes on identifying targets and figuring out their budgets.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories.
Today’s biggest transfer stories
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S. El Mala |
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According to reports in Germany, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has become a fan of FC Köln attacker Said El Mala. The Spaniard has reportedly watched numerous videos of the German talent and sent scouts to recent games to evaluate the player’s talent.
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N. Polster |
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Another star that could be on his way to the Premier League in 2026 is Wolfsberger goalkeeper Nikolas Polster. According to the Sun, Brentford and Brighton are both monitoring the 23-year-old keeper’s status in the Austrian Bundesliga
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C. Mouzakitis |
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C. Mouzakitis |
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C. Mouzakitis |
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Hot off the heels of winning the Golden Boy Web award, Olympiacos Piraeus midfielder Christos Mouzakitis has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal and Aston Villa. However, reports in Italy state that the 18-year-old talent will cost at least €30 million, if English clubs are intent on signing him in the next transfer window.
