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Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Thursday, July 24
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Bayer Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag speaks out on Granit Xhaka, Leeds United reveal striker exit plans
Sportsmole brings you the latest transfer news and rumours, including Bayer Leverkusen head coach Erik ten Hag speaking out on Granit Xhaka speculation and Leeds United confirming another forward's exit plans12:42
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Granit Xhaka 'stuns' Bayer Leverkusen, requests exit and eyes Premier League return
Experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is reportedly on the verge of a surprise return to the Premier League, having informed Bayer Leverkusen of his intention to join Sunderland.Jul 23, 07:08
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Transfer news and rumours today: Arsenal sign Dutch youngster, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to old club
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Arsenal sign a 17-year-old Dutch protege and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang agrees to return to a former club.Jul 20, 13:38
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Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's pre-season friendly fixture between Sporting Lisbon and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 19, 12:03
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Sunderland summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a look at Sunderland's top targets and transfer budget for this summer's window, with the club preparing to return to the Premier League.Jul 18, 23:00
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Sunderland 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Regis Le Bris' side
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues outcast 'emerges as target' for newly-promoted club
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is reportedly attracting interest from newly-promoted Leeds United during the summer transfer window.Jul 17, 16:13
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Preview: Sevilla vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Club Friendlies 1 clash between Sevilla and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 17, 12:15
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Premier League transfers: Confirmed ins and outs for summer window 2025
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Granit Xhaka linked with 'shock Premier League return'
Granit Xhaka could leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer, with one Premier League club and several Saudi sides showing strong interest in the midfielder.Jul 16, 16:42
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Latest transfer news and rumours: Monaco want Sunderland star, Leicester City set Mads Hermansen price
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Premier League club targeting former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka as they 'explore ambitious' deal
Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is allegedly being targeted by a lower-half Premier League in what is described as an 'ambitious' move.Jul 16, 11:44
Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats 'identify' England international as key summer target
Sunderland are reportedly eyeing a move for Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, with Rangers and Leeds United also keen on the 27-year-old.Jul 13, 16:34
Transfer roundup: Charlie Cresswell to Sunderland, Marco Bizot to Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Charlie Cresswell to Sunderland and Marco Bizot to Aston Villa.Jul 11, 11:30
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Transfer roundup: Simon Adingra to Sunderland, Jhon Arias to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Simon Adingra to Sunderland and Jhon Arias to Wolverhampton Wanderers.Jul 10, 11:35
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Chelsea transfer news: Strasbourg 'in talks' over surprise deal for £8m-rated starlet yet to make senior debut
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Chelsea receive 'opening transfer bid' for Djordje Petrovic from Premier League club
Chelsea receive a transfer offer from a Premier League club for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who is set to depart after spending last season on loan at Strasbourg.Jul 9, 16:03
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