#football-transfers

#football-transfers

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Yoane Wissa was about to realise a dream by moving to the Premier League. But in July 2021, a month before he joined Brentford from Lorient, it very nearly turned into a living nightmare. Wissa was attacked at his home, with acid thrown in his face. He could have lost his sight. It could have ended his career. A woman was later convicted of the attack, and of attempting to kidnap his daughter, and was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

You'll never guess who's hiding behind the question marks (Image credit: Getty Images) The Champions League returns for another season next week with 36 teams getting the League Phase underway. Each side will be vying for European glory this season, although that looks very different to some teams compared to others. Former winners will be keen to get their name on the trophy again, whilst other sides keen to make it through to the knockout stage, perhaps for the first time.

"We rejected a higher offer from Newcastle for Leoni. But plans have changed with Liverpool," he began.

Plenty of factors go into determining a transfer fee: wages, length of contract, age, position, whether a club has a need to acquire a player or has a need to offload, what the budget is, and how far along the player is in his development. Galleni says there's a premium for upside: an exceedingly athletic player might be able to improve technically and therefore be worth the investment. (The opposite -- a very technically gifted player who becomes a better athlete -- is far rarer.)

West Ham United midfielder Edson Alvarez has joined Turkish club Fenerbahce on loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer. The Mexico international, 27, joined the Hammers in a 35m deal from Dutch side Ajax in 2023. He has made 73 appearances for the club, scoring two goals and assisting three. Alvarez was an unused substitute in West Ham's opening Premier League defeat at Sunderland but was not part of the squad for Friday's 5-1 home defeat by Chelsea.

It is a scenario familiar to thousands of aspiring footballers around the world. Eberechi Eze, aged 13 and with tears in his eyes, was told he was not wanted by the club he dreamed of playing for - in his case, Arsenal. For many of those young players, that rejection is the end of their football dream. Not, however, for the resilient Eze.

Wolves have signed defender Jackson Tchatchoua for 12.5m euros on a five-year deal from Hellas Verona. Tchatchoua is a Cameroon international and can play as a right-back or wing-back.

"It feels like the perfect fit," Doak told Bournemouth's website, describing himself as "buzzing". "The team play very nice football. It's fast and it really suits my game, so I felt like I couldn't say no."

Jacob Ramsey has signed a long-term contract with Newcastle, helping Villa with the Profitability and Sustainability rules, moving from Villa Park to the Toon Army.

Liverpool are set to continue their aggressive summer spending, with plans to break the English transfer record and sign Alexander Isak while also pursuing Marc Guehi.

Barcelona's inclusion of Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia in the matchday squad has alleviated concerns over potential registration issues amidst financial complications under LaLiga salary cap rules.

Liverpool are still spending significantly during the transfer window, having already secured a deal for Giovanni Leoni from Parma for £26 million, addressing their centre-back depth issues.

Illan Meslier is expected to leave Elland Road ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline after several years with the club.

Turkey's Super Lig is now attracting top international stars due to lucrative offers from Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, and Besiktas, rivaling the financial might of Saudi Arabia.

Arthur Masuaku has signed a two-year contract with Sunderland, marking his return to the Premier League after departing Turkish side Besiktas, enhancing the team's defensive experience.

Charlie Hardy, a talented young goalkeeper, is set to join Manchester United from Derby County, reflecting the club's strategy to bolster their youth ranks.