Joan Laporta Warns Atletico Over Unhappy Julian Alvarez

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Joan Laporta Warns Atletico Over Unhappy Julian Alvarez

Laporta said Barcelona still have an offer on the table for Alvarez, calling it “very, very good” and stressing their coach wants him. Without confronting Miguel Angel Gil Marín, he argued “a big club can’t afford to have unhappy players.” Barça’s proposal will stay valid only until the month’s end, keeping pressure on Atlético before any final decision.

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Jules Kounde Shrugs Off Transfer Speculation With Barcelona Season Pledge

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Aston Villa Demanded British Record for Morgan Rogers; Chelsea Paid Without Negotiations

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Aston Villa Demanded British Record for Morgan Rogers; Chelsea Paid Without Negotiations

Villa demanded more for Rogers than the $148m Man City paid for Elliot Anderson, setting the price at $149m with no room for negotiation, per David Ornstein. Arsenal were close but had set a cost ceiling. Chelsea paid without hesitation, beating both rivals to the 23-year-old. Rogers will join Xabi Alonso's rebuild at Stamford Bridge, with medical on Monday.

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James Harden Confirms a Big Three With LeBron and Donovan Mitchell Is "The Goal"

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James Harden Confirms a Big Three With LeBron and Donovan Mitchell Is "The Goal"

"That's the goal, that's the plan," Harden told ESPN Cleveland on a potential Big Three with Mitchell and James. Mitchell signed a four-year $273 million max extension and Harden is negotiating a new deal. Windhorst reports vibes around the league are pointing toward James choosing Cleveland despite the Cavs only able to offer him $3 million.

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