Liam Whelan: Dublin’s Busby Babe
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Liam Whelan: Dublin’s Busby Babe

At Munich-Reim airport ,Liam Whelan replied, “Well, if this is the time, then I’m ready,” as the significant aircraft attempted to take off once more. (Harry’s game) Liam, the fourth of John Whelan’s seven kids, was born on April 1, 1935, at 28 St. Attracta’s Road, Cabra, Dublin. John and Elizabeth Whelan were labourers. Although…

SOURCES: Chelsea Yet To Make Contact For Bayer Leverkusen Defender Piero Hincapie
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SOURCES: Chelsea Yet To Make Contact For Bayer Leverkusen Defender Piero Hincapie

Chelsea are likely to miss out on one of the targets they admire in the shape of Riccardo Calafiori, but they have yet to make contact for a player many felt would be their plan B. Piero Hincapie was a strong part of the unit that saw Xabi Alonso’s side go unbeaten in the Bundesliga…

SOURCES: Real Sociedad Standing Firm On Martin Zubimendi Amid Arsenal Interest
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SOURCES: Real Sociedad Standing Firm On Martin Zubimendi Amid Arsenal Interest

Martin Zubimendi is someone Arsenal admires hugely, but they will face a battle to sign the player this summer, with the club unwilling to do any business for a fee below his £50m price tag. Sociedad wants the player to remain at the club beyond this summer, and has no plans to do any business…

SOURCES: Final Decision On Sofyan Amrabat Loan Deal Yet To Be Made
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SOURCES: Final Decision On Sofyan Amrabat Loan Deal Yet To Be Made

There is yet to be a final decision made on Sofyan Amrabat’s loan deal with Manchester United, with the possibility remaining that the Moroccan could remain at the club. Amrabat became a prominent force for United in the latter parts of the season, helping Erik ten Hag’s side to an FA Cup trophy in a…

Chelsea Expected To Sign Aaron Anselmino After Granting Boca Juniors Request
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Chelsea Expected To Sign Aaron Anselmino After Granting Boca Juniors Request

Chelsea are now closing in on a deal for Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino, after agreeing to allow the club to keep the player on loan until January. Boca asked to keep the player for at least another six months during discussions with Chelsea, and it was the final hurdle in the deal before an…

Everton’s Stance On Jarrad Branthwaite Has Not Changed Despite Manchester United Interest
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Everton’s Stance On Jarrad Branthwaite Has Not Changed Despite Manchester United Interest

Everton have yet to back down when it comes to the Jarrad Branthwaite situation, and Manchester United may have to begin looking elsewhere if they are not willing to pay the fee the Merseyside club wants. United’s first bid was said to be £35m plus £10m in add-ons, but Everton felt the bid was nowhere…

EXCLUSIVE: AC Milan Lead Manchester United In Race For Youssouf Fofana
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EXCLUSIVE: AC Milan Lead Manchester United In Race For Youssouf Fofana

AC Milan currently leads the race for Manchester United target Youssouf Fofana. The Italian side have concrete interest in the 25-year-old from Monaco, and at this moment in time, they are leading Manchester United in their pursuit. United have had previous contact for the player as recently as last month, but AttackingFootball sources understand that…