The Tactical Journal
The Heartbeat Of Football – World News. Transfers. Beyond
Category: Club News
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When Liverpool travel to St James’ Park on Monday night, the fixture will inevitably be framed around Alexander Isak. Yet the irony is that the Swedish striker won’t even be on the pitch. Isak, Newcastle’s £110m-rated talisman, has accused the club of breaking promises by rejecting Liverpool’s bid for him this summer. The fallout has been ugly: a…
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Newcastle United’s preparations for their first home game of the season have been overshadowed by Alexander Isak’s public statement accusing the club of breaking promises over his desired move to Liverpool. The Swedish striker claims Newcastle had vowed to allow him to leave St James’ Park this summer, only for the Magpies to reject a £110m bid from…
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Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of Kai Havertz, after the German forward picked up a knee injury that could sideline him for a spell. Havertz came off the bench in Arsenal’s win at Old Trafford on Sunday but was absent from training at the Emirates on Wednesday, sparking fears that he may be out longer…
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Luis Díaz has opened up about his high-profile move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich, describing the transfer as a “big gamble”—one that already seems to be paying dividends. The Colombian winger sealed a £65.5 million (€75m) switch to the Bundesliga champions this summer, just months after lifting the Premier League title with the Reds. The gamble…
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Arsenal’s long-awaited unveiling of Viktor Gyökeres in the Premier League didn’t go as planned, with his debut against Manchester United turning into one to forget. Signed for a hefty £63.5 million, expectations were sky-high, but the Swedish striker failed to make any real impact. Across 60 minutes on the pitch, he didn’t manage a single shot, completed only a handful…
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Darwin Núñez is leaving Liverpool for Al-Hilal in a £46 million deal after a turbulent three years. He seeks a fresh start in Saudi Arabia, aiming for consistency and success.
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Pep Guardiola aims to strengthen Manchester City’s midfield by pursuing Fermín López from Barcelona, offering €60 million amid financial pressures at Barça. López’s potential aligns with Guardiola’s vision for a vibrant future.
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Manchester City re-signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley for £27 million, marking a sentimental return after his impressive performances. He aims to challenge Ederson, embodying the club’s future aspirations.
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João Félix joins Al Nassr, aiming to revive career alongside Ronaldo.
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Al-Nassr aims to finalize a two-year deal for Felix with Chelsea, potentially yielding Chelsea between 30m and 50m through add-ons, overriding Benfica’s negotiations with the player.