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MANCHESTER UNITED SEAL £74M AGREEMENT FOR LEIPZIG STRIKER SESKO

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Manchester United have reached an agreement with Red Bull Leipzig to sign Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko in a deal valued at £73.7 million (€85 million).

DE BRUYNE OUTLINES DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GUARDIOLA AND NAPOLI BOSS CONTE

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Kevin De Bruyne has opened up on the key differences between Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte after leaving Manchester City and joining Napoli. De Bruyne will play a season outside of the Premier League for the first time in a decade this year following his move to the Italian giants, who welcomed the iconic playmaker with open arms earlier this summer.

FORMER ARSENAL MIDFIELDER PARTEY SIGNS WITH VILLAREAL

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Ghanaian international Thomas Partey has completed a move to Spanish club Villarreal after his contract with Arsenal expired at the end of June.

LIONEL MESSI OUT OF INTER MIAMI LEAGUES CUP MATCH WITH PUMAS AFTER MUSCLE INJURY

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Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday. The Argentinian striker suffered what Mascherano called a "minor muscle injury" in his upper right leg in Miami's win over Necaxa last Saturday.

SCOTLAND'S MCTOMINAY EARNS BALLON D'OR NOMINATION

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Scotland and Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or following a standout season in the Europa League. His consistent performances and leadership on the pitch have earned him a place among football's elite, highlighting his growing influence both at club and international level.

MANCHESTER UNITED SUBMIT £74M OFFER FOR RB LEIPZIG STRIKER BENJAMIN SESKO

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Manchester United have made a formal offer to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with the total deal potentially rising to 85 million euros (£73.8 million). The proposed transfer includes a guaranteed payment of 75 million euros (£65.2 million), and United are now waiting for Leipzig's response.

CLUB BRUGGE CLAIM NARROW WIN OVER RB SALZBURG IN FIRST LEG OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIER

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Club Brugge put themselves into a strong position to reach the UEFA Champions League (UCL) playoff round after a 1-0 victory at RB Salzburg gave the Belgians an important aggregate lead. Both teams are regulars in the UCL, and anything other than qualification this summer would undoubtedly be deemed a failure.

NEWCASTLE TURN DOWN LIVERPOOL'S OPENING BID FOR ALEXANDER ISAK

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Newcastle United have rejected an initial transfer offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak. The Magpies reportedly value the Swedish forward at around £150 million, while Liverpool's offer is believed to be approximately £110 million plus add-ons.