Arsenal have signed Germany forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m. The 24-year-old has signed a “long-term deal” at Emirates Stadium, three years after joining the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen for £71m. The fee for Havertz, who scored nine goals for the Blues last season, could rise with add-ons.
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Barcelona have completed the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City as a free agent, both clubs announced on Monday. Gundogan, 32, is out of contract with City at the end of the month and has agreed to join Barca on a two-year deal with the option for a third year, the Spanish champions confirmed. His release clause has been fixed at €400 million.
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An official statement from RC Strasbourg has confirmed a takeover from Chelsea’s owners Boehly-Clearlake this summer, kickstarting plans for a multi-club model. Todd Boehly and his investors have been looking for a suitable location and club to purchase the majority shares for as part of aiming for a sustainable future.
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Chelsea have signed France striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season. Nkunku, who has won 10 caps for France, is manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing since he took charge in May.
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Liverpool have completed a £35m deal to sign midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton on a five-year contract. The fee could rise to £55m for the Argentina playmaker, who helped Brighton finish sixth in the Premier League this season to qualify for Europe for the first time. The 24-year-old scored 20 goals in 112 appearances for the Seagulls and helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup.
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