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Al Jazeera on MSNPremier League breaks record summer transfer spending figures
Noah Okafor’s arrival at Leeds United from AC Milan pushed Premier League spending in this window to a record $24.17m.
Aston Villa are considering a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson before the transfer window shuts, reports claim.The Telegraph say the Blues value the striker at around £60m, but that Villa
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Villa’s Premier League rivals, Newcastle United, are also tracking him, amid the constant uncertainty over Alexander Isak's status on Tyneside. The Magpies are convinced Jackson is a suitable option for them, after missing out on a host of transfer targets this summer.
The Premier League's transfer spending spree reached record levels with more than a week of trading to go as promoted Leeds United signed AC Milan forward Noah Okafor for a reported 18 million pounds ($24.
The Alexander Isak saga will take another twist when Liverpool faces Newcastle, while Man City hosts a bogey team in Spurs.
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Brighton will be the visitor on Sunday for the start of a new era for Everton, which — on the field — began the season in miserable fashion with a 1-0 loss at Leeds on Monday.
Under previous head coach Thomas Frank, Brentford progressively improved their set-piece prowess. Last season, they had the lowest xG conceded per 100 corners, while creating the sixth-best. Frank threw a variety of schemes at teams, most of which involved his players stationed near the penalty spot constantly moving around to confuse opponents.
This opening weekend clash at Stamford Bridge is exclusive to Sky Sports and will be shown on its Sky Sports Main Event and UHD channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app. Cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.