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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

20 April 2024
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Chavesvs.Estoril
Chaves continue their late push for survival when they play host to Estoril Praia at the Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira in round 30 of the Primeira Liga on Sunday.
19 April 2024
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Real Madrid stalwart 'decides to end 23-year career at club'
Real Madrid's captain Nacho Fernandez has reportedly made the decision to depart the club at the end of the season, prompting interest from Inter Milan, among other clubs.
19 April 2024
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Crystal Palacevs.West Ham
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has delivered a mixed injury update ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Selhurst Park.
19 April 2024
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Coventryvs.Man Utd
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag will bemoan the absence of several defenders for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Coventry City at Wembley.
19 April 2024
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Liverpool to battle Paris Saint-Germain for Chelsea defender?
Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly keen to sign Chelsea defender Levi Colwill during the summer transfer window.
19 April 2024
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Heidenheimvs.RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig will be looking to boost their hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Bundesliga when they travel to Voith-Arena to face Heidenheim on Saturday afternoon.
18 April 2024
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Portsmouthvs.Wigan
Fresh from securing promotion and the League One title, Portsmouth will welcome Wigan Athletic to Fratton Park for their final home game of the season.
18 April 2024
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Real Madridvs.Barcelona
Real Madrid will be hopeful that Vinicius Junior can shake off an injury concern in order to take to the field for Sunday evening's La Liga clash with Barcelona.
18 April 2024
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Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea 'learn Murillo asking price'
Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached a decision over an asking price for in-demand defender Murillo.
18 April 2024
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Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea 'learn Murillo asking price'
Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached a decision over an asking price for in-demand defender Murillo.
18 April 2024
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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus, Jadon Sancho
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
18 April 2024
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Fulham 'planning to revive interest in Chelsea defender'
Fulham are reportedly prepared to revive their interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
17 April 2024
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Atalantavs.Liverpool
Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will be without one of his fledgling defenders for a couple of weeks due to injury.
17 April 2024
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Barcelona defender confirms talks over permanent exit
Barcelona defender Sergino Dest has revealed that he could join PSV Eindhoven on a permanent basis during this summer's transfer window.
17 April 2024
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Manchester United 'cool interest in Everton man, prioritising £40m alternative'
Manchester United have reportedly cooled their interest in Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and are instead stepping up their attempts to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.
17 April 2024
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Arsenal, Liverpool 'enquire about £51.3m Bundesliga defender'
Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly both made an enquiry about a highly-rated Bundesliga defender who could cost north of £50m this summer.
17 April 2024
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Man Cityvs.Chelsea
Chelsea are back in action on Saturday evening when they square off against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals.
16 April 2024
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Liverpool0 - 1Crystal Palace
Liverpool have reportedly learned how long Conor Bradley will be sidelined for following the 20-year-old's enforced withdrawal against Crystal Palace.
16 April 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur 'make decision over Sergio Reguilon future'
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly decided whether to part ways with Sergio Reguilon in the summer.
16 April 2024
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Liverpool 'told to pay £40m for in-demand Sporting Lisbon defender'
Liverpool have reportedly learned what it will take to prise one of Sporting Lisbon's highly-rated centre-backs away from the club this summer.
16 April 2024
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Manchester City 'hold talks over Wolves defender amid Liverpool competition'
Manchester City have reportedly stepped up their interest in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri.
16 April 2024
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Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Teun Koopmeiners, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.
15 April 2024
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Manchester United 'hold concrete talks over deal for Bundesliga-winning defender'
Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong.
15 April 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur 'open to summer bids for on-loan defender'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to let Djed Spence leave the club during the summer transfer window.
15 April 2024
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Sheffield United 'plotting summer move for Tottenham Hotspur defender'
Sheffield United are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Ashley Phillips ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
15 April 2024
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Tottenham 'earmark Liverpool-linked Leverkusen star as top defensive target'
Liverpool could supposedly face competition from Tottenham Hotspur if they are to land Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie this summer.
15 April 2024
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Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
Firmly in control of both their Premier League and Champions League destinies, Manchester City welcome Real Madrid to their Etihad base for the second leg of their quarter-final tie in the latter tournament on Wednesday.
14 April 2024
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Manchester United 'line up £80m deal as first marquee signing of Sir Jim Ratcliffe era'
Manchester United are reportedly determined to secure the signature of Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite when this summer's transfer window opens for business.
14 April 2024
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Bournemouth2 - 2Man Utd
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag said that Harry Maguire "was struggling" with a fitness issue in the first half of Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth but was able to shake it off.
13 April 2024
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Bournemouth2 - 2Man Utd
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has admitted that the number of shots the Red Devils are conceding on their own goal is 'concerning'.
13 April 2024
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"I don't see him anywhere else" - Xavi confident Barcelona star will stay at Camp Nou
Barcelona head coach Xavi is confident that Ronald Araujo will remain at Camp Nou amid the speculation surrounding the centre-back's future.
13 April 2024
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Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur 'make contact with Liverpool-linked Fulham star'
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have allegedly both been in touch with Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo over a move at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
13 April 2024
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Manchester United 'learn of £51m release clause in contract of top summer target'
Juventus centre-back Bremer reportedly has a release clause of €60m (£51m) in his current contract, with Manchester United determined to sign him during this summer's transfer window.
13 April 2024
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Brentford2 - 0Sheff Utd
Brentford brought an end to their nine-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United courtesy of two second-half goals, boosting their own survival hopes while handing the Blades a massive blow to their efforts to stay in the division.
13 April 2024
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Man City5 - 1Luton
Manchester City have risen to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 5-1 win over Luton Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
13 April 2024
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Inter Milan planning cut-price £13m swoop for Manchester United defender?
Inter Milan have reportedly renewed their interest in Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of the summer transfer season.

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