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Sami Mokbel

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Senior Football Correspondent at BBC Sport

Chief Football Reporter, Daily Mail. These views are my own.

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  • Liverpool: Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez next? Why Reds are spending big

    3 days ago | bbc.com | Gary Rose |Sami Mokbel

    Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz are two of Liverpool's summer targetsIt was an extremely quiet transfer window for Liverpool last summer, with Federico Chiesa the only immediate signing that was made. But despite the lack of additions, the Reds cruised to the Premier League title in Arne Slot's first season in charge. This time, however, they are doing things differently.

  • Matheus Cunha: Manchester United closing on deal to sign Brazil forward from Wolves in £62.5m deal

    6 days ago | bbc.com | Sami Mokbel |Simon Stone

    Matheus Cunha is closing in on his £62.5m move to Manchester United. The Brazil forward has been in Manchester over the weekend meeting United officials and tying up the loose ends of his transfer from Wolves. Cunha was cleared to have a medical by Wolves last week. The 26-year-old was pictured leaving the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on Sunday morning.

  • Gabriel: Arsenal close to agreeing new contract with Brazilian defender

    1 week ago | bbc.com | Sami Mokbel

    Image source, ReutersImage caption, Gabriel has been a goal threat since joining Arsenal, scoring 17 goals in 160 Premier League appearancesSenior football correspondentArsenal are in advanced talks with defender Gabriel over a new contract. The 27-year-old Brazil international's deal expires in 2027 but the Gunners have been in discussions over new terms. It is understood those negotiations have accelerated with an agreement now close.

  • Liam Delap: Chelsea lead race to sign Ipswich striker

    1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sami Mokbel |Nizaar Kinsella |Simon Stone

    Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ipswich striker Liam Delap has a £30m release clauseChelsea are leading the race to sign Ipswich striker Liam Delap after other Premier League clubs were made aware of his preference to move to Stamford Bridge. Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest were among the clubs to have shown a serious interest in Delap, who has a £30m release clause, while Manchester City also hold a buy-back option.

  • Liam Delap: Chelsea lead race to sign Ipswich striker

    1 week ago | bbc.com | Sami Mokbel |Nizaar Kinsella |Simon Stone

    Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ipswich striker Liam Delap has a £30m release clauseChelsea are leading the race to sign Ipswich striker Liam Delap after other Premier League clubs were made aware of his preference to move to Stamford Bridge. Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest were among the clubs to have shown a serious interest in Delap, who has a £30m release clause, while Manchester City also hold a buy-back option.

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26 May 25

RT @SamiMokbel81_DM: Exc: Chelsea close to agreeing £70m deal for Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. Feeling transfer - which would be the mos…

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Sami Mokbel @SamiMokbel81_DM
26 May 25

Exc: Chelsea close to agreeing £70m deal for Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. Feeling transfer - which would be the most expensive sale in #FFC history - #CFC and Ekitike have agreed personal terms already. Chelsea wanted this deal done quickly. https://t.co/Y0xd5d7dW6