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Bazoumana Toure has realised his dream of being able to play in the Premier League after completing his reported £42m switch to Newcastle United on Sunday.  Toure, who has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with Newcastle, arrives after helping Ivory Coast reach the last 32 of the World Cup during the summer. He arrives from Hoffenheim after spending just one full season with the Bundesliga side, where he made 45 appearances across all competitions. The 20-year-old managed 17 goal contributions (five goals, 12 assists), while his 64 completed dribbles were more than any other Hoffenheim player since his debut.  Only Andrej Kramaric (65) created more chances than Toure's 59 for the club in that time, and he is relishing the chance to compete at the highest level in England. "I'm very, very happy to be here. It was my dream since I was young to play in the Premier League for a big team like Newcastle," Toure told the club's web...

Lille president Olivier Letang believes that a summer switch for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi should exceed the fees paid for Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali. Bouaddi has been one of the standout performers for Morocco at the World Cup, while also impressing with Ligue 1 side Lille before travelling to North America with his nation.  The 19-year-old is only the fifth African teenager to make four appearances at the World Cup, and has helped the Atlas Lions reach the quarter-finals of the competition.  Since making his debut for Lille in October 2023, Bouaddi has amassed 96 appearances across all competitions, registering four assists in that time for his team.  He became the youngest player to make 50 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille, breaking the record previously held by Eden Hazard, and is of interest to several top clubs.  The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have reportedly been linked with a move for the m...

Celtic have made their demands for Daizen Maeda clear, amid interest from Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Fulham. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/IbunwSs via IFTTT

Aston Villa appear to be stepping up their search for a new first-choice goalkeeper as uncertainty continues to surround Emiliano Martinez's future. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/gH8Fa1j via IFTTT

An offer has now come in for Tottenham striker Richarlison , with an exit on the cards for the Brazilian this summer, according to reports. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/n5SAOqu via IFTTT

Chelsea are entering a new era under Xabi Alonso , and they're believed to be keen on signing a Tottenham star for the Spaniard. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/YjIQDTC via IFTTT