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Chelsea hold 'interest' in new striker amid Tottenham Hotspur target update

Submitted by daniel on Sun, 11/08/2024 - 12:30

Latest Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur transfer news and rumours as they prepare for the new Premier League season

Chelsea kick-start the new 2024/25 Premier League season with a home clash against champions Manchester City next Sunday. They have one more friendly to get through against Inter Milan.

As for Tottenham Hotspur, they face an away trip to newly promoted Leicester City. In the meantime, here is a look at some of the latest news and rumours coming out of the two clubs...

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Chelsea have ‘interest’ in Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson and face competition from rivals Manchester United in pursuit of his signature, according to a report by the Daily Star. The 19-year-old is under contract at the AMEX Stadium until June 2029 so his current club are under no pressure to sell him in this window unless an offer that they can’t refuse comes in for his signature.

Ferguson, who is 19-years-old, has a bright future ahead of him in the game. He joined the Seagulls back in 2020 and has since broken into their first-team.

The attacker has made 65 appearances in all competitions and has scored 16 goals, six of which came in the last campaign. Prior to his move to England, he played for St Kevin’s Boy and Bohemians.

Chelsea could see him as someone to bolster their options at the top end of the pitch. They have until the deadline later this month to try and strike a deal ahead of the Red Devils.

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Spurs full-back target latest

An exit from Southamton for Spurs-linked Kyle Walker-Peters is ‘still on the cards’ over the coming weeks, as detailed in a report by GiveMeSport. It was first reported back in May by TalkSPORT that a potential return to his former club was a possibility.

Walker-Peters rose up through the academy ranks at Spurs and was a regular for them at various different youth levels. He played 24 times for their first-team before heading out the exit door in 2019.

The full-back has been a key player for the Saints since then and has featured on 157 occasions for them to date. He helped them gain promotion from the Championship last term under Russell Martin but it remains to be seen whether he will be staying put.

Spurs have snapped up striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth to bolster their striking options. He has said: "It's a magnificent club, a huge club with ambitions that match mine, so I'm delighted to start and meet all the boys and get started. What excites me most about the club is how ambitious it is. A great manager, great players and I feel like [Spurs] will definitely suit my style of play as well so I can't wait to get started and do my stuff on the pitch."

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Tottenham sign Harry Kane replacement as Juventus eye Chelsea ace

Submitted by daniel on Sat, 10/08/2024 - 13:41

The latest transfer headlines from London giants Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the club-record signing of Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke in a statement £65m deal.

The 26-year-old has signed a six-year contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which runs until the summer of 2030, according to the Athletic’s transfer expert David Ornstein.

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Solanke’s arrival comes almost exactly 12 months on from the departure of Spurs legend Harry Kane to Bayern Munich. The 26-year-old arrives in north London on the back of a tremendous individual campaign which saw him score 19 goals in 38 appearances as he outscored the likes of Son Heung Min, Mohamed Salah and Jarrod Bowen.

The England international is a product of the highly esteemed Chelsea academy, who joined Liverpool on a free transfer shortly after winning the U17 European Championship for England in 2017. Solanke made just 21 appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League before moving to Bournemouth for a figure of around £19m which raised many eyebrows at the time.

The youngster struggled to hit the ground running at the Vitality Stadium and only registered three league goals in his opening two seasons, but he was a man reborn after the club’s relegation to the second tier - firing in 44 goals in two seasons before returning to the top-flight.

In the 2022/23 season, Solanke showed his influence with six goals and seven assists as the Cherries beat the drop. However, last season he more than tripled this goal tally and was hugely unfortunate not to make Gareth Southgate’s final England Euro 2024 squad.

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Solanke will be a key part of Tottenham’s push for Champions League football next season while Bournemouth are considering a swift move for ex-Chelsea star Tammy Abraham as a potential replacement, according to the Daily Mirror.

Juventus plot ambitious move for Chelsea star

Italian heavyweights Juventus are examining the feasibility of a deal to sign Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling this summer.

Sterling joined the Blues in a £47.5m deal from Manchester City two seasons ago, but has struggled to find his best form with just 14 goals and seven league assists in his opening 59 league matches.The 29-year-old’s dip in form has seen him fall out of the England set up and Sterling himself has admitted that he is missing international football.

Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio understands is someone that manager Thiago Motta is a huge fan of as he looks to build a team capable of winning the Serie A title.

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Fabrizio Romano Spurs, Chelsea and Crystal Palace updates as one ‘deal agreed’ and another ‘medical booked’

Submitted by daniel on Fri, 09/08/2024 - 19:00

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The latest updates on transfer deals involving Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea are closing in on their latest big money addition after they had an offer accepted for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto.

The Portugal international has reportedly been on the radar of the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle United in recent months and speculation over a possible move away from Molineux was ramped up even further when Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil admitted he would not stand in Neto’s way if his club received a ‘massive bid’ for his services.

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Speaking last month, he told the E&S podcast: “I know how good he is, and I know how well he would do at a big club. Obviously I want out team here to be unbelievably successful. So I’m hoping that he stays. I think so (there’s a chance he stays). There’s nothing going on at this moment from anybody. He’s in a good spot, I’ve spoke to him about how we’re going to play and how it suits him and what a big part he’ll play in it.

“But of course, we’re all grown-ups while you’re having them conversations. If a massive bid comes from a top club then no one is going to stand in Pedro’s way. I’m confident that he will be here. Because we haven’t had anything really, that makes the club think that he won’t be. But of course, a lot of business can be done late.”

Chelsea submitted a £54m offer for the Portugal star on Friday and will now undergo a medical in West London as he closes in on becoming the Blues’ tenth signing of an increasingly hectic summer transfer window. Journalist Fabrizio Romano delivered an update on the move via his X (formerly Twitter) account, posting: “Pedro Neto to Chelsea, here we go! Wolves accept bid worth €60m fixed fee plus €3m add-ons as almost matches initial price tag. Neto’s agent Mendes has agreed on personal terms with Chelsea. Medical tests booked for Pedro at Chelsea with Wolves keen on Ajax’s Carlos Forbes.”

Palace legend ‘wants return’ to Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace’s chances of landing a surprise deal for Eagles icon Wilfried Zaha may well have received a major boost on Friday.

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Just under 12 months have passed since the forward departed Selhurst Park and agreed a deal with Turkish giants Galatasaray. Zaha scored ten goals and provided five assists as his new side became Super Lig champions - but there has been ongoing speculation suggesting the 31-year-old could return to the Premier League over the coming days. Zaha was not named in the Galatasaray squad for their first league game of the new season against Hatayspor on Friday and Romano has given an exciting update on his stance over a potential return to Palace.

He said: “Wilfried Zaha, not even on the bench for Galatasaray today as he’s close to joining Crystal Palace. Zaha wants to returns and talks over loan deal between clubs are now ongoing.”

AC Milan set to seal Spurs signing

Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer to the signing of Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke after they had a £65m offer accepted for the Cherries striker - but there could also be a departure from Spurs over the coming hours.

Adding competition within his forward ranks was always going to be one of the main aims for Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou and he should get his wish ahead of the first Premier League fixture of the season after major progress was made in the bid to sign Solanke on Friday. However, there will be one current member of the Spurs squad leaving the club in the near future after Romano revealed the finishing touches were being applied for a move to take Emerson Royal to Serie A giants in a deal believed to be worth more than £12m.

He posted: “AC Milan and Tottenham are now also exchanging all documents for Emerson Royal deal. All sealed.”

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Ange Postecoglou reveals brilliant news Tottenham fans will love

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 17:00

Tottenham have been sweating over the fitness of star man but he’s set to return in the coming days.

Tottenham Hotspur are nearly at full strength ahead of their first league game in 10 days. Argentina duo Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso returned to Hotspur Way on Tuesday after an extended holiday, following their participation in the Copa America.

Rodrigo Bentancur has also resumed training, but what will particularly delight fans is the news that electric left-back Destiny Udogie, who missed the final few games of last season, and Richarlison, who was absent for a large part of the preseason, are both back in training.

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Udogie had a promising first season in North London, and manager Ange Postecoglou will hope to give him some minutes in the preseason game against Bayern Munich this weekend before the first league game away at Leicester.

Postecoglou told Tottenham’s official website: “We’ve still got two weeks until the first game of the season. We’ll get some players back this week – obviously, the internationals will be back, Destiny [Udogie] is back training with us. Richarlison should be back in the week – so we’ll get some of our top-end players back into the group, which I think will help. Once we get back, we’ve got 10 to 12 days before our first game, and we’ll make sure we are ready.”

On the transfer front, Tottenham have been strongly linked to Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke, but they will need to be prepared to break their transfer record if they are to secure the striker, who scored 19 goals for the Cherries last season.

They have already signed Archie Gray from Leeds United, and highly-rated Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who was signed in January, is now with the team and will add some quality and intrigue to the midfield.

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Dominic Solanke has already dropped hint about potential £65m Spurs transfer

Submitted by daniel on Wed, 07/08/2024 - 16:08

The Cherries talisman has tasted European football before and would have the chance to play in the Europa League with Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be closing in on the signing of Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke in what would be a statement piece of transfer business this summer for the North London side.

The 26-year-old plundered 19 Premier League goals last season, his best ever top flight tally, and would add some serious firepower to Spurs' attacking options. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that the player has given the green light to Spurs, signalling his keenness for a move.

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The Telegraph has slapped a £65 million price tag on the potential deal with the Cherries thought to be willing to part with their star man for such a high profit. Solanke signed for Bournemouth from Liverpool in January 2019 for £19 million.

The talisman has not spoken publicly about the rumours but did appear to drop a hint about where he wanted to be playing his football when appearing on the Rising Ballers podcast. Solanke was asked for his opinions on European football and gushed over his brief experience in the Champions League.

He said: "European football is a dream for everyone, I had the pleasure to play in it a few times. Especially that season with Liverpool when we got to the final but didn't quite manage to go all the way. Whenever I hear the song I get goosebumps. To experience that, especially at night time under the lights, it's unreal."

Solanke picked up a runners-up medal with the Reds in 2018 and, while a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wouldn't reunite the striker with immediate Champions League football, Spurs are qualified for the Europa League next season and those magical nights under the lights would be back on the player's calendar.

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Speaking about Solanke's future at the end of July, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola wasn't able to rule out a potential exit. He said: "Dom is happy. He has come back in very good shape, is training very well and the relationship he has with his team-mates is very good.

"But the market is open. You cannot say he is going to stay or that he is going to leave because we don't know. In the end, it is something you cannot control."

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Tottenham close in on next transfer as 'talks continue' for £65m star who scored 19 goals last season

Submitted by daniel on Wed, 07/08/2024 - 08:00

Tottenham are looking to bring in a proven goalscorer this summer as they look to compete for both domestic and continental trophies.

Tottenham have been holding talks with Bournemouth regarding the signing of English forward Dominic Solanke as Ange Postecoglou looks for a proven Premier League striker to sharpen his side, LondonWorld has been told. Solanke has taken his career to the next level and bagged 19 league goals last season.

According to a report in The Sun, Spurs are aware that the 26-year-old has a release clause of £65 million, but they are hoping they can strike a deal that lowers the price and bring him to north London before the transfer window closes later this month.

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The Tottenham interest has been so strong that when the striker missed the pre-season game against Rayo Vallecano this week, manager Andoni Iraola had to clear the air on why his lead striker was not called up for the game.

The Bournemouth manager told the Daily Echo when asked about the whereabouts of Solanke this week: “It was a stomp from Zaba. It is not a big injury, it is nothing big. But it was the big toe, a stamp.

“He came today, we checked him, and in the end, it didn’t make any sense to take risks. He will be fine. He will play against Girona.”

When asked about the latest Spurs interest, he added: “I don’t have any other news. For me, it is the same situation. I always give you the same answer, because for me, it is the same situation. Until the market closes, this is how it is, not only for Dominic Solanke but other players too.

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“I don’t know how we are going to finish. But today I can tell you, because I saw it live, it is something that happened in training. It is not going to be anything big. It was just a matter of he couldn’t even put his boots on comfortably. For a friendly, it didn’t make sense to take that decision.”

Tottenham finished fifth last season, missing out on Champions League football to Aston Villa, who punched above their weight to reach the semifinal of the Europa Conference League and secure a top-four finish.

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is hoping that his team can learn from both the positives of a strong start that saw them win eight of their first 10 games of the season, but eventually being unable to sustain the momentum and finishing outside the top four.

They have already strengthened by adding Archie Gray from Leeds United and Lucas Bergvall, a central midfielder who was signed in January but joined the team this summer.

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Arsenal 'accelerate' £25.5m move for Tottenham Hotspur transfer target

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The deal is said to be ‘completed any minute’ as Arteta lines up next transfer target

Arsenal are ‘accelerating negotiations’ to beat Premier League and London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the signing of Baris Alper Yilmaz. The Gunners are hoping to build on their recent acquisition of Riccardo Calafiori as they reportedly seek to sign Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.

However, Yilmaz is now the next target Mikel Arteta is hoping to sign as the Spanish manager eyes up a suitable alternative to Bukayo Saka on the right wing.

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Yilmaz, 24, was a standout star for Galatasaray last season, picking up seven goals and contributing 12 assists in his 55 appearances across all competitions. The winger then took his impressive form with him to the European Championships in Germany, playing in all of Turkey’s matches that saw them reach the quarter-final.

His form subsequently caught the eye of the Premier League with Liverpool being linked earlier this summer as they viewed the Turkish star as a potential Mohamed Salah replacement. However, it is now the Gunners that appear to be winning the race with reports in Turkey, via Football365, claiming they are ‘accelerating negotiations’.

Tottenham and Brighton also appear to be interested in the attacker but the report notes: ‘It has been learned that negotiations with Premier League giant Arsenal have accelerated recently and the transfer could be completed at any moment.

“It has been reported that the final details regarding the transfer agreement are being discussed. Arsenal is expected to transfer Barış Alper Yılmaz, who are said to be paying 20 million Euros.”

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This €20m figure (£17m) is significantly less than reports earlier in the transfer window that indicated the Turkish club would be unwilling to part with their star winger for less than £25.5m. The president of Yilmaz’s former club Ankara Keciorengucu previously outlined what the Gunners would need to pay if they were to secure their ex-winger’s signature.

As reported on the Turkish news outlet Aksam in June, Sedat Tahiroglu said: “We have 20 percent of Baris Alper Yilmaz’s share but Galatasaray has not requested a meeting with us on the this issue. I hear Liverpool and Arsenal want him but I know Nuri Sahin definitely wants him (at Dortmund).

“I don't think the price will be €50 million (£42 million). He can be sold for around €30 million (£25 million). The path needs to be paved for young people for Turkish football. Hopefully, he will make the decision that is good for him. The money is not important. The important thing is for Baris Alper to go to a team where he will be successful because he will be the face of Turkey.”

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Tottenham 'planning' to spend £8.5m to land Olympics star

Submitted by daniel on Tue, 06/08/2024 - 15:00

Tottenham are said to be pushing for a bargain midfielder with the new season drawing closer.

Tottenham are ramping up their preparations for the new Premier League season, now back in London and preparing to face Bayern Munich for the second time in the space of a week. Ange Postecoglou enjoyed a solid first season with the club, but he knows his side need to step it up next term as they look to land a top four finish.

Spurs missed out to Aston Villa last season and will spend the current campaign balancing their top four efforts with Europa League football. In a bid to strengthen their current squad, Tottenham have re-signed Timo Werner on loan and added Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall on permanent deals. Yang Min-hyuk and George Feeney have also been signed up with a view to making an impact in the future.

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With the new season drawing closer, Tottenham are still looking to add new signings to their squad as they look to bridge the gap between themselves and Villa, also well aware that the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle United and Chelsea could return to thick of the top four action.

Richardson hopes

With that in mind, Foot Mercato have reported that Tottenham are pushing for a deal to sign Reims star Amir Richardson. The 22-year-old, who is a box-to-box midfielder, is rated as one of the best young midfielders in Ligue 1, and it’s reported Spurs have kept a very close eye on his performances at the Olympics in Paris. Richardson has been representing Morocco, and he will compete for a bronze medal against Egypt this week after Monday night’s defeat to Spain.

L’Equipe say Richardson has an asking price of 10million euro (£8.5m) this summer, with Reims unwilling to sell on the cheap with the 22-year-old under contract until 2027.

Thee good news for Tottenham is that they may be able to snap up Richardson without putting themselves in any kind of hole. That’s because Emerson Royal looks set to complete his move to AC Milan. Fabrizio Romano has reported “AC Milan’s current proposal for Emerson Royal, worth €15m plus add-ons. Negotiations with Tottenham remain at final stages, working to get it finally done in the next days. Spurs started exploring new RB options this week.”

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That means Tottenham could make a profit between the two deals, albeit they still need to find a new right-back, while they also need to add a striker this summer. Current frontman Richarlison continues to face an uncertain future

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Liverpool watch on as Tottenham Hotspur talks could trigger £13m transfer windfall

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Spurs set to inadvertently boost Premier League rivals bank balance amid Bournemouth interest

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be keen to make further progress in their pursuit of Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke, but their movements are also being closely followed by Premier League rivals Liverpool who could receive an unexpected cash windfall from the striker’s sale.

Spurs have long been linked with an interest in the 26-year-old Englishman who bagged 21 goals across all competitions last campaign but they are set to face a huge financial dilemma with the Cherries insisting that their star man will only depart the club if his £65 million release clause - which can only be triggered by certain clubs - is met.

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Not only that but Liverpool are set to receive a 20 per cent cut of any profit the Cherries make from an onward transfer, further complicating Spurs’ chase for the star. As it stands, such a figure would be close to £13m.

Solanke spent two seasons at Anfield from 2017-2019, before moving to the south coast where he has gone on to make nearly 200 league appearances for the Cherries.

According to the latest reports from The Telegraph, Spurs are hopeful of ramping up their hunt for Solanke - who has also been of interest to his former club Chelsea - and the 26-year-old is said to ‘look favourably’ on joining one of the league’s biggest clubs. TEAMtalk has reported that talks have also been held between Spurs and Solanke’s camp.

The N17 head coach Ange Postecoglou has made no secret of the fact that he wishes to improve his squad’s striking options. While Heung-min Son top-scored for the club last campaign, scoring 17 goals, the Australian manager is hoping to bring in another forward option so Son can be moved back to the left, where he is arguably more effective. However, it remains unlikely that they would be willing to offer up a club-record fee for the Cherries ace.

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Speaking during the club’s pre-season tour of South Korea, Postecoglou said: “It's still the area of the park we're really probably the thinnest when I talk about squad-wise at the moment, so obviously that's a focus for us. Looking forward to finishing things up in a positive manner and hopefully a good way to finish it off.”

However, Bournemouth have no intention of making Solanke’s potential sale easy for his prospective buyers with the club’s chief even admitting he believes the Englishman will remain at the Vitality Stadium next summer.

Speaking in Santa Barbara, Bournemouth owner Bill Foley also recently stated: "I believe Dom is going to be with us this coming year. He has a release clause, which is very expensive. "We shouldn't reveal anything about the contract, but that area [reported £65m] sounds roughly correct. I guess if someone comes for him, we are going to have to replace him. We have two or three candidates that we have lined up, but I believe Dom will be here next year - and I believe he is going to score 21 or 22 goals.”

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Chelsea and Spurs sent transfer message by £35m Premier League playmaker

Submitted by daniel on Fri, 02/08/2024 - 11:07

The midfielder is a creative force in the Fulham side and is dreaming big at Craven Cottage.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira this summer and the Brazil international has now spoken about the future at Craven Cottage.

The 28-year-old arrived at the Cottagers from Manchester United in 2022 having spent 11 years working his way up through the youth ranks at Old Trafford. Since then, Pereira has become the fulcrum in the Fulham midfield under Marco Silva, with eight goals and 15 assists in 82 appearances.

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Last month, Brazilian outlet Globo reported that Tottenham Hotspur had joined Chelsea and Aston Villa in weighing up a transfer for the player. Pereira was touted as an alternative signing to Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze for Spurs.

That report even suggested that the midfielder had reached an agreement with Fulham head coach Silva that an exit would be green-lighted. A £35 million fee had been touted with the Blues supposedly readying a bid of that amount.

However, Pereira appears to have committed his future to Fulham in a new interview with the Evening Standard. The player said: “I’m 100 per cent sure Fulham are under-rated. It’s because, in the past, maybe Fulham always went up and down. Now, people are getting used to the different image of Fulham that Marco [Silva] has created. For sure, we are under-rated. If you look at last season, we played good football, beat the big teams and can compete with them. That’s shown how far we’ve come.

“This season, we have to aim a little bit higher. After two years consolidating our place in the Premier League, it looks different at Fulham now. We need to look a little bit like Brighton have done, aim for that.”

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“You can dream about Europe, we should dream of Europe. With the quality we have in the squad and the manager, we should aim for that — at least. It’s a good thing to start the season thinking about this kind of objective.”

News of Pereira's commitment to Fulham, with two years left on his current contract, will come as a relief to supporters having lost Joao Palhina to German giants Bayern Munich this summer for £47.4 million. Silva's side are expected to announce the signing of Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe in the coming days to bolster options with Willian and Bobby De Cordova-Reid having left as free agents.

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