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Takehiro Tomiyasu: Crystal Palace hold talks over free transfer
29 July 2026 Off

Takehiro Tomiyasu: Crystal Palace hold talks over free transfer

By Total Football News

Crystal Palace have held talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu over a permanent contract that would mean the defender returning to the Premier League.

Tomiyasu is training with Palace and was named as a substitute in the pre-season friendly versus Lens on Tuesday.

And the Japan international is understood to have held discussions over a permanent deal with Palace that would mean the 27-year-old joining on a free transfer.

It is understood

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Danny Welbeck transfer news: Chelsea hold positives talks with Brighton over signing of striker | Football News
27 July 2026 Off

Danny Welbeck transfer news: Chelsea hold positives talks with Brighton over signing of striker | Football News

By Total Football News

Chelsea have held positive initial talks with Brighton about a deal for Danny Welbeck.

With a year remaining on his contract, Brighton do not want to stand in the striker’s way as long as they get a fair price for his sale.

Welbeck has continued to be a reliable goalscorer in the Premier League at 35 years old. Last season he scored 13 times, after scoring 10 in the previous

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Danny Welbeck: Chelsea in talks to sign Brighton forward
27 July 2026 Off

Danny Welbeck: Chelsea in talks to sign Brighton forward

By Total Football News

Welbeck joining Chelsea would be another sign of a shift in strategy this summer.

Their move for him follows attempts to sign 33-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, with the Black Cats refusing to sell the Switzerland captain.

Although the arrival of Rogers, 23, fits the club’s preferred policy of signing younger players, he brings significant Premier League experience.

The Blues are also expected to complete a £52m move

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Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest – what next for Brazil international?
27 July 2026 Off

Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest – what next for Brazil international?

By Total Football News

Talks over a new Real deal for Vinicius are expected to ramp up in the coming days.

It is claimed the forward is still very receptive to renewing at the Bernabeu but “wants to feel loved”. Recent reports have stated that new manager Jose Mourinho wants to keep all his big names at the club.

But there is serious jeopardy for Real if they keep Vinicius without renegotiating his contract.

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Chelsea in talks for Aston Villa set-piece guru MacPhee
25 July 2026 Off

Chelsea in talks for Aston Villa set-piece guru MacPhee

By Total Football News

Chelsea are in talks to sign highly regarded set-piece coach Austin MacPhee from Aston Villa but face competition from other Premier League clubs as well as Saudi Pro League teams.

Villa would be due compensation for MacPhee with his contract understood to have a specified release clause.

The Scottish coach, 46, has combined his role at Villa Park with a similar position with the Portugal national team for the past

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Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford talks begin with Man City over deal for England goalkeeper | Football News
23 July 2026 Off

Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford talks begin with Man City over deal for England goalkeeper | Football News

By Total Football News

Leeds United are in talks with Manchester City over a deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. 

The England international is Leeds’ primary goalkeeper target.

Newcastle and Aston Villa have also had an interest this summer in Trafford, but Leeds are understood to be the most advanced in their pursuit.

The 23-year-old played 17 times for City in 2025/26, following a move back to the Etihad from Burnley, keeping eight clean sheets.

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Leeds United: Leeds in talks to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City
23 July 2026 Off

Leeds United: Leeds in talks to sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City

By Total Football News

Leeds are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.

The England international could leave the Etihad this summer just a year after returning.

Newcastle and Aston Villa both held an interest in him this summer, although Villa now expect Emi Martinez to stay at the club.

Leeds are looking for a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left Elland Road this summer.

Goalkeepers Lucas Perri and

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Liverpool: FSG in talks to sell minority stake to Amit Bhatia consortium
21 July 2026 Off

Liverpool: FSG in talks to sell minority stake to Amit Bhatia consortium

By Total Football News

FSG originally made clear in 2022 that it would be open to new investment in Liverpool, either from minority shareholders or a potential full sale.

It said at the time: “FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool.

“FSG has said before that under the right terms and conditions, we would consider new shareholders if it was in the best

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