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Defender

In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring.Centre backs are usually positioned in pairs, with two full-backs to their left and right, but can come in threes with or without full backs.Defenders are divided into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper an
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Defender News

27 July 2024
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Man United transfer talk: West Ham 'planning fresh move' for Red Devils defender
West Ham United are reportedly focusing on a deal for Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka after being forced to drop their pursuit of Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraoui.
26 July 2024
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Arsenal 'on the verge' of completing deal as defender heads to London for medical
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing their deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori, with the Bologna defender expected to undergo his medical in London imminently.
26 July 2024
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Forest transfer news: West Ham 'fail' with bid for international defender
West Ham United have reportedly failed with an approach for Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams.
26 July 2024
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Man Utd transfer news: Branthwaite wage demands puts transfer back on the cards?
Manchester United transfer target Jarrad Branthwaite is reportedly unwilling to sign a new contract with Everton unless they match the £160,000-a-week offer made by the Red Devils.
26 July 2024
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Man United 'hijack' deal for 26-year-old with Red Devils now "in advanced talks"
Manchester United are reportedly "now pushing" to sign Noussair Mazraoui, with the Red Devils hijacking West Ham United's switch for the Bayern Munich defender.
26 July 2024
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Chelsea transfer news: Attacker 'agrees terms' with Newcastle
Newcastle United have reportedly made progress in their efforts to secure a deal for a Chelsea attacker.
26 July 2024
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"I'm part of the future" - 31-year-old expecting to stay at Man United this summer
Harry Maguire has insisted that he is "part of the future" at Manchester United amid the speculation surrounding his future.
26 July 2024
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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Scott McTominay, Hannibal Mejbri, Conor Gallagher
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.
25 July 2024
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'open talks' over move for Euro 2024 winner
Arsenal have reportedly entered talks over a potential deal for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz.
25 July 2024
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Vissel Kobevs.Spurs
In Tottenham's last pre-season friendly against Queens Park Rangers on July 20, boss Ange Postecoglou named midfielders Oliver Skipp and Archie Gray in the backline, but he will be pleased to at least have natural centre-back Radu Dragusin available for Saturday's clash.
25 July 2024
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Arne Slot addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future amid Real Madrid talk
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has commented on Trent Alexander-Arnold's future amid talks of a potential move to Real Madrid.
25 July 2024
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Real Madrid 'agree new deal' with key defender despite Alphonso Davies links
Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement over a new deal with Ferland Mendy despite being heavily linked with a move for Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies.
25 July 2024
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Man United to swap Aaron Wan-Bissaka for Inter Milan defender?
Manchester United have reportedly entered talks with Inter Milan over a swap deal involving Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Denzel Dumfries.
25 July 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'learn' asking price for Gleison Bremer
Liverpool have reportedly learnt of the asking price for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer.
25 July 2024
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Spurs transfer news: Nottingham Forest 'set' Gibbs-White asking price
Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached a decision over their asking price for Morgan Gibbs-White.
25 July 2024
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Real Madrid transfer news: Key man 'considered' untouchable amid Saudi interest
Real Madrid will allegedly not consider selling central defender Antonio Rudiger during this summer's transfer window under any circumstances.
25 July 2024
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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Nico Williams, Filip Jorgensen, Mikel Merino
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.
25 July 2024
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Tottenham transfer news: AC Milan 'closing in' on agreement for Spurs star defender
AC Milan are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal this summer after seeing their first bid rejected by the London club.
25 July 2024
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham lining up to sign versatile £25.5m Serie A defender?
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to battle London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of versatile Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu this summer.
25 July 2024
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Brentford transfer news: Bees 'make contact' over move for Ligue 1 defender
Brentford have reportedly made contact over a potential move for Lyon centre-back Jake O'Brien.
24 July 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Academy duo 'set to leave' after brutal Arne Slot decision
Two Liverpool defenders relegated to training with the Under-21s are set to leave the club this summer, according to a report.
24 July 2024
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Leny Yoro reveals ex-Man United defender played a big role in his Red Devils move
Leny Yoro has revealed that ex-Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand played a big role in convincing him to make the move to Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.
24 July 2024
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Man United 'willing' to accept a £40m loss on defender amid exit talk
Manchester United have reportedly signalled that they are willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave during this summer's transfer window for a figure in the region of £10m.
24 July 2024
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca speaks out on Enzo Fernandez Argentina video
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has claimed that there 'will not be any problems' when Enzo Fernandez links up with the rest of the first-team squad.
24 July 2024
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca makes admission on Chalobah future
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted that he does not expect Trevoh Chalobah to feature in his first-team squad.
24 July 2024
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'set terms' for sale of homegrown talent
Arsenal have reportedly decided what conditions must be met if they are to sell Emile Smith Rowe during the summer transfer window.
23 July 2024
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Liverpool to offer Trent Alexander-Arnold 'monstrous' deal amid Real Madrid links
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to offer Trent Alexander-Arnold a significantly improved contract to ward off interest from Real Madrid.
23 July 2024
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Bournemouth transfer news: Cherries 'considering' move for Liverpool-linked defender
Bournemouth are reportedly interested in signing Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool.
23 July 2024
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Crystal Palace transfer news: Personal terms 'agreed' for Michael Olise replacement
Crystal Palace have reportedly made progress in their pursuit of signing a potential replacement for Michael Olise.
23 July 2024
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Man City transfer news: Citizens 'expect' to receive £25m Bundesliga offer for 22-year-old defender
Manchester City are reportedly anticipating a big-money offer being made for right-back Yan Couto this summer.
23 July 2024
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Chelsea transfer news: Chalobah 'won't be forced out' despite US tour exclusion
Chelsea reportedly have a battle on their hands to cash in on defender Trevoh Chalobah.
23 July 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds set to end pursuit of £70m summer target?
Liverpool have reportedly decided against spending £70m on one of their top defensive targets this summer.
23 July 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Slot 'makes decision' over Carvalho future
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot reportedly makes a decision on the future of Fabio Carvalho.
23 July 2024
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Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal injury update as Takehiro Tomiyasu "incident" revealed
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is still unsure how long Takehiro Tomiyasu will be sidelined for after the defender's "unbelievable" latest injury.
22 July 2024
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Have Chelsea, Real Madrid hindered Man United's chances of signing £17m midfielder?
Manchester United have reportedly submitted a £17m bid for a midfielder who starred at the 2024 Copa America.
22 July 2024
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Transfer news and rumours: Varane to Como, Szmodics to Ipswich, Rodriguez future
Newly-promoted Serie A side Como are reportedly closing in on the high-profile signing of experienced central defender Raphael Varane.

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