Articles by Graeme Bailey

Norwich, Ipswich battling quartet of Football League rivals to sign 15-goal attacking midfield talent
Exclusive: Norwich and Ipswich are among a number of EFL clubs shwoing an interest in Aldershot Town midfielder Joshua Stokes

Exclusive: Arsenal, Man Utd poised for massive transfer blow as top striker set for Serie A stay
The Serbian striker has regained his form and confidence this season under Massimiliano Allegri in Turin and looks set to be rewarded with a new deal

Exclusive: Man City desperate to tie down top goalscorer to new deal as La Liga giants circle
Man City are working hard to tie down one of their top stars to a new deal in an effort to fend off interest from La Liga giants

Exclusive: Chelsea star adamant Man City not an option but Real Madrid switch enticing him
"In the future, could he be tempted by Real Madrid? That would depend how things go, but don’t rule it out."

Sources: Major uncertainty over future of Saudi-linked Man Utd star, with club chiefs ‘scratching their heads’
Erik ten Hag could lose one of his key midfield assets as early as the January window amid massive uncertainty over his future at Man Utd

Exclusive: Chelsea confident of tying down key player to new contract
Chelsea are increasingly confident that they will be able to tie down one of Mauricio Pochettino's key players to a new contract before he enters the final 12 months of his deal

Exclusive: Chelsea plot new goalkeeper signing as European pair top list
Chelsea are plotting a new goalkeeper signing next year with two European stars topping the London clubs' list

Exclusive: Newcastle targets emerge as PIF ready to green light moves from Saudi Pro League
Sources have confirmed to us that Newcastle are considering their options in the light of Sandro Tonali’s 10-month ban with numerous names linked with a move to St James' Park

Exclusive: Chelsea still in the mix to sign £100m-plus attacking beast despite reported Liverpool ‘agreement’
Chelsea’s transfer committee are going through their options for 2024 and TT understands the prolific frontman remains very high on their list of targets

Exclusive: Man City confident Bayern Munich midfielder will pick them to cast further Phillips doubt
TT understands that Bayern would ideally like the midfielder to commit to a new deal, but the 28-year-old is still considering his options at this stage

Exclusive: Liverpool to tee up fifth midfield signing before January window opens
Liverpool have another card to play in their midfield overhaul and sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Andre is on their radar to help further bolster Klopp’s options in January.

Exclusive: Liverpool, Arsenal on alert with Jorge Mendes confident of securing big client move in 2024
TEAMtalk understands Jorge Mendes will push to secure a major transfer for one of his clients next year, with Liverpool and Arsenal firmly in the mix

Exclusive: Man City stalwart gave green light to re-signing for former club; transfer now off after Guardiola intervention
The star was close to leaving City over the summer with TEAMtalk revealing just how close the player was to returning to his former club

Exclusive: Chelsea set to sign striker in January with Ivan Toney topping four-man wish list
Chelsea will bring in a new forward once the window opens in the New Year and TEAMtalk can reveal four of their targets

Sources: Liverpool, Chelsea wounded with Newcastle to strike major midfielder agreement
The Brazilian’s camp has been in talks over a new deal for some time and a deal was close earlier this year, before a few issues arose

Exclusive: Liverpool delay saw Tottenham sensation dash Klopp’s hopes of mega-money Anfield transfer
TEAMtalk can confirm Klopp was keen to bring the player to Liverpool this summer, but was ultimately made to pay with Spurs beating him to the punch

Sources: Joao Palhinha tells Fulham he wants Bayern move in January after failed summer switch
The Portugal international saw a summer transfer to Bayern collapse, but TEAMtalk understands he remains intent on making that move a reality

Exclusive: Pochettino rejected by Mourinho favourite despite Chelsea intervention to Romelu Lukaku
Mauricio Pochettino would have been open to working with the striker, but would not stand in his way after it became clear he wanted to leave

Man City exclusive: Real reasons for Cole Palmer sale to Chelsea emerge as Pep Guardiola sticks to his guns
TEAMtalk can reveal the true factors that led to the 21-year-old City Academy graduate departing the Etihad and joining Chelsea in a deal ultimately worth £42.5m

Exclusive: Ryan Gravenberch chooses next move as Man Utd, Liverpool both hold talks
Man Utd and Liverpool have both been boosted in their quests to sign Gravenberch after the midfielder set his sights on moving to England and informed Bayern he wants out

Exclusive: ‘Agent’ De Bruyne key to Man City move for Jeremy Doku with two other signings overlooked
We can explain why City will have De Bruyne to thank after a £51.2m deal to bring Doku to the Etihad Stadium was agreed

Sources: Paqueta desperate to ditch West Ham, as price to unlock Man City transfer emerges
TEAMtalk has been told of the reasons why Paqueta is angling to leave West Ham, and the price that'll spring a transfer to Man City has surfaced

Sources: Man Utd confident about signing Sofyan Amrabat after Ten Hag demand, but two players must be sold first
TEAMtalk has been told Man Utd are pushing hard to sign the Serie A midfielder alongside Rasmus Hojlund, with Ten Hag playing a pivotal role

Exclusive: ‘Impatient’ Rasmus Hojlund only has eyes for Man Utd in desperate bid to force Old Trafford switch
Whilst a deal is not on the brink of going through, United sources remain confident that the signing will be agreed

Exclusive: Riyad Mahrez asks to leave Man City after upsetting double snub and with staggering move agreed; Guardiola stance revealed
TEAMtalk can reveal the Algerian has asked City to let him leave this summer, with the factors behind the winger's request also emerging

Sources: Brighton ‘accept’ colossal Chelsea transfer will happen, but Moises Caicedo has one concern
Brighton have accepted they'll lose Caicedo this summer, and while Chelsea are confident of securing a deal, there is one particular concern that could torpedo the move

Sources: Arsenal agree to sell Thomas Partey, with second midfield signing to come from all-star three-man list
Arsenal have given the greenlight to a Partey transfer, and TEAMtalk has learned the three-man list the Gunners' second midfield addition is likely to come from

Sources: Man Utd flop urged by agent to complete shock Italy move with three Serie A giants keen on deal
A Man Utd player has been told by his agent to leave England altogether and head to Italy, but there is a big issue emerging, TEAMtalk understands

Exclusive: Arsenal warned of ’embarrassing’ Declan Rice repeat with second bid to West Ham imminent
TEAMtalk can reveal the Hammers remain insistent Rice will not be allowed to leave unless their price tag is met and with the Gunners' opening offer derided in East London

Exclusive: Declan Rice to Arsenal has one hurdle left to clear as Bayern Munich pull out of race for West Ham star
The Gunners are seemingly on the brink of finalising an agreement to sign Rice - with sources informing TEAMtalk of the final obstacle left to clear