Lukaku fires Chelsea into Club World Cup Final

Romelu Lukaku’s gift-wrapped goal proved enough for Chelsea to overcome a resolute Al Hilal 1-0 and reach the Club World Cup final. Belgium hitman Lukaku spurned a clutch of fine openings but could not miss when presented with Yasir Alshahrani’s unwitting deflection just yards from goal.

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Arsenal confirm departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of Barcelona move

Arsenal have confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left the club by mutual consent ahead of his move to FC Barcelona on a free transfer. Aubameyang trained with his new Barcelona team-mates on Tuesday after agreeing a dramatic Deadline Day move.

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Everton appoint Frank Lampard as new manager

Frank Lampard has been appointed Everton manager after signing a two-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park. The former Chelsea midfielder and manager underwent a final interview in London on Friday, along with other contenders Vitor Pereira and previous caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson.

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Barcelona sign Adama Traoré on loan from Wolves

FC Barcelona have completed the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore on loan until the end of the season, the club have announced. Tottenham Hotspur had been in talks with Wolves for some time with boss Antonio Conte eyeing Traore as a possible wing-back option in his preferred 3-4-3 formation.

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