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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ajax | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | FC Twente | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Thursday, July 24
Keep track of every summer transfer deal done involving Premier League teams courtesy of Sports Mole's day-by-day roundup.07:00
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Manchester United transfer news: Update on the future of 'unwanted' quartet
While Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo arrive at Old Trafford, Manchester United have drawn up a clear list of players to offload during the summer transfer window.06:39
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Chelsea transfer news update: Enzo Maresca closes in on defender with 'agreement reached' for former Arsenal target
Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing a key defensive target despite Arsenal having previously held interest in bringing the youngster to the Emirates.23:37
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The 10 greatest football teams of all time: Where do Pep Guardiola's Barcelona and the 1970 Brazil side rank?
Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest football teams of all time, including both club and international sides.19:03
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Hato to Chelsea transfer latest: Dutchman's agent reveals truth behind links over move to Enzo Maresca's side
Jorrel Hato's agent reveals the truth behind speculation suggesting his client is in talks over a summer transfer to Chelsea.16:02
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Chelsea set to send out 'serious transfer message' as deal for in-demand wonderkid 'advances'
Chelsea reportedly make contact with Ajax over a deal for defender Jorrel Hato, with the Blues at the head of the queue for his signature.13:44
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Preview: Ajax vs Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's pre-season friendly clash between Ajax and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 22, 21:36
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Manchester United transfer news: Why the Red Devils have turned to the Premier League market
Sports Mole explores why Manchester United are targeting Premier League signings following the captures of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.Jul 22, 06:49
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Ben Chilwell replacement found as £2m signing is confirmed
Crystal Palace announce the signing of a £2m replacement for Ben Chilwell who becomes Oliver Glasner's second new arrival of the summer.Jul 11, 12:11
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Transfer news and rumours today: Jordan Henderson heading for Premier League return, Osasuna to sign Real Madrid attacker
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours and rumours, including a Premier League return for Jordan Henderson and a Real Madrid move to Osasuna for a 21-year-old attacker.Jul 11, 11:37
Transfer news and rumours today: Henderson future, brutal Werner decision, £57.8m Saudi deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including an update on Jordan Henderson and Timo Werner's futures and a £57.8m Saudi Pro League deal.Jul 10, 13:47
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Transfer news and rumours today: Mario Balotelli future, Palace left-back offer, Birmingham complete £10m deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Crystal Palace make an offer for a World Cup semi-finalist and Mario Balotelli searches for a 13th club.Jul 6, 09:34
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues, Tottenham Hotspur 'chasing' AZ Alkmaar youngster
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among the clubs who are interested in signing one of AZ Alkmaar's most highly-regarded prospects.Jul 4, 12:29
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Ajax 'sack seven players via WhatsApp' as major squad overhaul begins
Ajax Amsterdam tell seven players to leave the club via WhatsApp after another disappointing season.Jun 30, 21:50
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Wolves transfer news: Netherlands Under-19s hero comments on future amid speculation
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly one of a number of clubs who are interested in signing a Netherlands Under-19s international who has just won the European Championship.Jun 28, 10:43
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Liverpool transfer latest on Marc Guehi: Premier League 'alternative' to Crystal Palace star linked amid centre-back fears
Liverpool are said to be admirers of a Premier League centre-back as an alternative to Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who has a year remaining on his contract.Jun 25, 17:03
Marseille 'consider Jordan Henderson signing' as midfield overhaul looms
Olympique de Marseille are reportedly interested in signing Jordan Henderson, a move that could significantly shake up their midfield options.Jun 24, 17:53
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Oleksandr Zinchenko 'receives' new Arsenal exit route as Premier League club 'enters race' for Gunners defender
Arsenal defender Oleksander Zinchenko could reportedly be given the chance to join another Premier League in the current transfer window.Jun 23, 23:52
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Jorrel Hato to Arsenal transfer given green light as Ajax teenager told to follow Jurrien Timber example
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is bullish about the Gunners' chances of beating Chelsea to the signature of 19-year-old Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, whom they have supposedly made contact for.Jun 19, 08:51
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Wolves transfer news: Premier League side 'make late move' to rival Ajax for Real Valladolid winger
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly looking to rival Ajax in the race to sign a Real Valladolid winger.Jun 18, 18:00
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