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'Happy to be here, thank you for the welcome' – Allan Saint-Maximin greeted by 200 fans on arrival in Mexico ahead of Club América move
The Frenchman, formerly of Al-Ahli and Newcastle, will sign a four-year deal with Las Águilas
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Mason Greenwood almost has shirt RIPPED OFF in melee during Aston Villa friendly as Tyrone Mings and striker almost come to blows
Tensions flared as Mason Greenwood and Tyrone Mings clashed in a heated melee during Marseille's 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. Greenwood's shirt was almost torn off as the pair came perilously close to blows, igniting a fiery encounter
'He's going to destroy you' – Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Viktor Gyokeres after big-money summer signing opened Arsenal account against Athletic Club
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta heaped praise on new signing Viktor Gyokeres, who scored his first goal for the Gunners since his move to North London from Sporting CP this summer. The Premier League giants thrashed La Liga side Athletic Club 3-0 in their final pre-season friendly courtesy of goals from Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
ANOTHER Newcastle blow as Anthony Gordon suffers injury scare in pre-season clash with Atletico Madrid as Magpies continue hunt for new striker
Newcastle United have been dealt a major injury blow as Anthony Gordon picked up an injury during a pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Gordon, who started as a No.9 in the absence of a main striker, limped off the field with a knock, leaving the fans sweating, although manager Eddie Howe later provided a positive update on the player's condition.
'I want players who really want to play for this club' – Eddie Howe suggests Alexander Isak WILL be allowed to leave amid Liverpool transfer saga
Eddie Howe provided an update on Alexander Isak's future at St James' Park as he hinted that Newcastle United could allow the striker to leave this summer, amid strong interest from Liverpool. Isak has been training alone and was even left out of a club event earlier this week after he strongly expressed his desire to leave the Magpies and secure a transfer to Anfield.
Ruben Amorim lauds 'unbelievable' Man Utd ace after performance against Fiorentina as he accepts 'players can change my mind'
Ruben Amorim has welcomed the possibility of a selection headache after praising Mason Mount's "unbelievable" performance in Manchester United's pre-season victory over Fiorentina.
Viktor Gyokeres is up and running! Arsenal striker scores first Gunners goal in pre-season clash with Athletic Club as Mikel Arteta's side earn comfortable win in final tune-up before PL opener
Arsenal finished their pre-season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Atheltic Club, as Viktor Gyokeres opened his account for the club with the opener.
Explained: Why Carlos Baleba was absent from Brighton squad for pre-season friendly amid Man Utd interest
Carlos Baleba missed Brighton's third consecutive pre-season friendly match against Wolfsburg on Saturday amid transfer links to Manchester United. The Red Devils have shown interest in the highly-rated young midfielder and they reportedly even tried to offer players in exchange to secure a transfer. Brighton, on the other hand, have maintained that they won't sell Baleba this summer.
Newcastle 'advancing' in Malick Thiaw pursuit as €40m bid is tabled for AC Milan star amid disastrous summer transfer window
Newcastle United are in advanced talks with AC Milan over the transfer of German defender Malick Thiaw after they submitted an improved bid of €40 million. The player has agreed on personal terms and has given his signal to the move as the two clubs now discuss the final terms of the deal. The Magpies, who suffered disappointment in several of their transfer pursuits, are finally able to seal a move.