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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Joshua Zirkzee, Wojciech Szczesny, Marc-Andre ter Stegen

sportsmole.co.uk, 2 October 2024, 06:45
With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Could Liverpool 'hijack' Man United's pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite?

Liverpool are reportedly preparing to hijack Manchester United's pursuit of Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners, Real Madrid step up interest in South American prospect?

Arsenal and Real Madrid are reportedly stepping up their interest in one of South American football's top prospects. Read more.

Man United boss Erik ten Hag described as "idiotic" for transfer business

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is described as "idiotic" for some of the signings that he has made at Old Trafford. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Premier League leaders 'opt against' Joel Matip replacement

Liverpool allegedly turn down the opportunity to make an approach for a player who could have being deemed as the ideal replacement for Joel Matip. Read more.

Man United transfer news: European giants to pursue shock Joshua Zirkzee swap deal?

Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly attracting interest from Serie A giants Juventus ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Barcelona transfer news: Wojciech Szczesny 'completes medical' ahead of finalising move

Barcelona reportedly move one step closer to finalising the signing of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny on a free transfer. Read more.

2 October 2024
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Marseillevs.Angers
Marseille will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat on the road last weekend when they welcome bottom-of-the-table Angers to the Stade Velodrome on Friday.
2 October 2024
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Wednesday's Major League Soccer predictions including Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami
Atlanta vs. Montreal (Thursday, 12.30am) Three massive points will be at stake Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Atlanta United host CF Montreal in the 32nd match of the MLS regular-season for both teams. Each side are on the outside of the playoff picture, with the Five Stripes three points below that final spot after playing to a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union, while Le CFM are tied with the Union for that last place in the Eastern Conference, defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0.
2 October 2024
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Wednesday's Championship predictions including Sheffield United vs. Swansea City
Sheff Utd vs. Swansea (Wednesday, 7.45pm) Two sides separated by two points in the top half of the Championship table will square off on Wednesday, as Sheffield United welcome Swansea City to Bramall Lane. Both sides head into the contest on the back of draws at the weekend, with the hosts sat sixth having not yet tasted defeat in England's second tier this term.
2 October 2024
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Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Liverpool vs. Bologna
Girona vs. Feyenoord (Wednesday, 5.45pm) Girona will host their first ever Champions League match when Feyenoord make the trip to Montilivi in one of Wednesday's early kickoffs. Both clubs fell to defeat on matchday one, with Girona losing in heartbreaking circumstances, while Feyenoord were thrashed on home soil.
2 October 2024
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Could Liverpool 'hijack' Man United's pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite?
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to hijack Manchester United's pursuit of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
1 October 2024
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Arsenal2 - 0PSG
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that a muscle problem forced Jurrien Timber off at half time of Tuesday's Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain.
1 October 2024
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Al Okhdoodvs.Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad will be looking to keep within striking distance of the Saudi Pro League leaders when they travel to Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium to face Al Okhdood on Thursday evening.
1 October 2024
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PAOKvs.FCSB
After making contrasting starts to their Europa League league-phase campaigns last week, PAOK and FCSB will square off in the second round of fixtures on Thursday.
1 October 2024
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Slovan Bratislava0 - 4Man City
Manchester City equalled a Champions League record held by rivals Manchester United with a dominant win over Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday.
1 October 2024
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M. Tel Avivvs.Midtjylland
Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat in their first Europa League fixture of 2024-25 when they play Danish champions FC Midtjylland on Thursday at Stadion Partizana.
1 October 2024
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RFSvs.Galatasaray
In the second round of fixtures in the Europa League, Latvian champions Rigas Futbola Skola are set to host Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray on Thursday at Daugavas Stadiona.
1 October 2024
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FC Twentevs.Fenerbahce
Aiming to build on a respectable point during the opening gameweek of the competition, FC Twente will welcome Turkish giants Fenerbahce to De Grolsch Veste in the Europa League on Thursday night.
1 October 2024
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Champions League top scorers: Haaland equals Del Piero, Lewandowski nears 100 goals
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland moved level with Juventus icon Alessandro del Piero in the Champions League all-time goalscorers list with his strike against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday.
1 October 2024
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Legiavs.Betis
Real Betis will travel to the Polish capital for their opening Europa Conference League game against Legia Warsaw on Thursday.
1 October 2024
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Heidenheimvs.Ljubljana
Heidenheim will welcome NK Olimpija Ljubljana to Voith-Arena on Thursday in both teams' first fixture of the Europa Conference League league phase.
1 October 2024
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Real Sociedadvs.Anderlecht
On Thursday, La Liga's Real Sociedad will welcome Belgian outfit Anderlecht to Reale Arena for the second match of the Europa League main draw.
1 October 2024
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Barcelona5 - 0Young Boys
Barcelona produced a dominant display to record a 5-0 victory over Young Boys at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Montjuic.
1 October 2024
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Dortmund7 - 1Celtic
Borussia Dortmund put on a finishing masterclass as they blew Celtic away in the second group game of their Champions League campaign with a 7-1 victory.
1 October 2024
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Slovan Bratislava0 - 2Man City
Manchester City never needed to shift out of first gear as they cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday evening, marking their first win of the 2024-25 Champions League season.
1 October 2024
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Arsenal2 - 0PSG
Arsenal capitalised on two goalkeeping errors from Gianluigi Donnarumma to beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 at the Emirates in the Champions League tonight.
1 October 2024
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Liverpoolvs.Bologna
Clashing in a competitive match for the very first time, Liverpool and Bologna square off at Anfield in the Champions League league phase on Wednesday evening.
1 October 2024
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Aston Villavs.Bayern
More than 40 years since they last met - for the 1982 European Cup final - Aston Villa and Bayern Munich will reconvene at Villa Park on Wednesday.
1 October 2024
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Lillevs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid travel to Northern France for a first ever meeting with Ligue 1 side Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday.
1 October 2024
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Liverpoolvs.Bologna
Liverpool manager Arne Slot should take the opportunity to rest and rotate key players during Wednesday's Champions League match against Bologna, Reds expert David Lynch has told Sports Mole.
1 October 2024
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Manchester United
Manchester United have successfully appealed the red card handed out to their captain Bruno Fernandes in the 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
1 October 2024
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Real Madrid injury news: Mbappe to return for Champions League clash at Lille?
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has made huge progress in his recovery from a recent thigh injury that was set to keep him out for three weeks.
1 October 2024
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Arsenal injury news: Norway manager provides Martin Odegaard update
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is still some way off making a return to the pitch, according to his national team manager Stale Solbakken.
1 October 2024
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Olympiacosvs.Braga
Braga will be looking to claim consecutive Europa League victories when they travel to Greece for Thursday's clash with Olympiacos.
1 October 2024
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Liverpoolvs.Bologna
Liverpool's improved structure under Arne Slot is the reason why recent slow starts to matches have not proved as costly as they did last season under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool expert David Lynch has told Sports Mole.
1 October 2024
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Rangersvs.Lyon
Scottish giants Rangers welcome French outfit Lyon to Ibrox for their second Europa League fixture of the new season on Thursday night.
1 October 2024
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Ferencvarosvs.Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur could be without up to five players for Thursday's Europa League clash with Ferencvaros at the Groupama Arena in Budapest.
1 October 2024
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners, Real Madrid step up interest in South American prospect?
Arsenal and Real Madrid are reportedly stepping up their interest in Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis.
1 October 2024
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Ferencvarosvs.Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur will endeavour to win their fifth game in a row across all competitions when they travel to the Groupama Arena in Budapest to face Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Thursday evening.
1 October 2024
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Man United boss Erik ten Hag described as "idiotic" for transfer business
Dutch legend Marco van Basten has described Erik ten Hag as "idiotic" for some of the signings that he has made as Manchester United boss.
1 October 2024
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Slavia Praguevs.Ajax
Ajax will seek a first ever win in Czechia when they face Slavia Prague in the Europa League on Thursday.
1 October 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Premier League leaders 'opt against' Joel Matip replacement
Liverpool have reportedly opted against pushing for a deal for Oumar Solet, who has been available on a free transfer.
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