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Which of Chelsea's 'loan army' could play under Lampard?
Chelsea had 41 players out on loan last season. With a FIFA-imposed transfer ban, here are six returnees who could carve out a role this season.
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LIVE Transfer Talk: Pogba's Madrid move tied to Bale's Bernabeu exit
Real would love to see Paul Pogba arrive in Madrid, but that move can't happen until Gareth Bale leaves. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Which graduates of Chelsea's 'loan army' could play a role under new boss Lampard?
Chelsea had 41 players out on loan last season. With a FIFA-imposed transfer ban, here are six returnees who could carve out a role this season.
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Why De Ligt chose Juventus: The Italian champions were the best fit for his sky-high ambition
De Ligt has a drive and determination not found in many 19-year-olds. His "super agent" could see it too. In the end, only one club made sense.
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Bale's time at Madrid is up but there aren't many suitors for the Welshman
Man Utd? PSG? China? Real Madrid no longer want Gareth Bale, and as Ian Darke writes, his high wages & injury record mean not many others do either.
Inside Man United tour: Pogba 'life and soul' of trip as Solskjaer gets tough
Manchester United's 2018 summer tour was an ominous omen. This year things have begun better, with fitness a focus and Mason Greenwood a standout.
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Kane's halfway-line goal a message for Spurs' rivals
Last season did not finish the way Harry Kane had planned. But, with Spurs' preseason up and running, the striker has sent a warning to his rivals.
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Ronaldo remains Juve's leader but task of winning UCL is on Sarri
If Sarri can keep Ronaldo scoring goals and keep Juventus defending well, they should be the biggest threat to Liverpool's Champions League crown.
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Zidane on Bale: 'We hope he leaves soon'
Gareth Bale's time at Real Madrid is over, with Zinedine Zidane saying that the 30-year-old will be transferred within the next few days.
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Zidane 'a disgrace' for Bale comments - agent
Zinedine Zidane is a "disgrace" for his comments about Gareth Bale's Real Madrid situation, the player's agent told ESPN FC.
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Toe Poke Daily: Remembering Bale's best goals at Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane may not want him anymore, but Gareth Bale's top goals in Spain are worth remembering.
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After much chop and change, Igor Stimac says he has identified his best players. Now he has to make them all click together.
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Football has been more than a sport for India's north-east region; it has given people an identity. And Aizawl's stunning I-League run offers a lesson in building the sport from the grassroots.
