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Liverpool are closing in on locking up one of their brightest young talents. The Reds are increasingly confident of agreeing a new long-term deal with seventeen-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha, with fresh talks already underway. Anfield sources expect an agreement in the months ahead, and Andoni Iraola is reportedly planning a meaningful role for the teenager going forward.
Shifting to the transfer market in the Premier League, Newcastle United are moving fast for Benfica defender Amar Dedic. The Magpies are in advanced talks with the Portuguese club, and this one looks like it could get over the line sooner rather than later as Newcastle continue building their squad ahead of what they hope is another strong European campaign.
And over in Poland, it's a heavyweight friendly as Manchester United take on AC Milan with some serious names in the mix. Luka Modric gets a call-up, Sergio Ramos starts at the back, and manager Ruben Amorim is using this match to sharpen his side following a week of squad cuts. Milan are just seven days out from their Serie A opener, so the stakes here feel very real.
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