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Canal+ Polska secures football rights

Canal+ has signed a new licensing agreement with the Polish premier football league Ekstraklasa granting it transmission rights in Poland for all games in the seasons 2023/24 – 2026/27.

The four-year deal, worth around PLN1.3 billion (€269 million), covers TV, Canal+ online and the internet, with at least 100 matches shown being in 4K. One match a week plus brief highlights of games will continue to be shown in free to view channels.

Significantly, new programmes aimed at specific age groups will also be offered on Canal+ channels, Canal+ online and social media, with the first to appear as early as this season.
Commenting on the agreement, Marcin Animucki, the president of Ekastraklasa, said: “We are glad that we will continue to cooperate with Canla +, as it has been our proven partner for years, not only in good times, but also in bad times, as demonstrated by the pandemic period. The contract with Canal + guarantees us financial stability and conditions for the further development of the league and clubs. This will be possible thanks to a significant increase in value, but also to redefined areas of league promotion, which we will implement together with television and clubs. This is also very good news for fans who will still be able to watch matches in the highest quality, including 4K, and at the same time gain access to additional materials on new channels”.

Edyta Sadowska, president of the management board and CEO of Canal+ Polska, added: “We have been supporting the development of Polish football for almost 30 years, which is why we are very happy to continue our cooperation with Ekstraklasa and Polish clubs. The contract value is once again record-breaking, but our investments in the development of Polish games have always exceeded the financial support resulting only from the contract amount. Our editorial and promotional activities, which we will continue, constitute a huge added value that builds the league’s value. In the coming months, we will present our viewers with even more magazines, new formats and technological solutions that will show the native games from every possible angle. We will also want to attract the young generation of viewers who are looking for completely different categories of content in the media. We have all the necessary products and platforms to reach them”.

 

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Despite largely being linked with right-backs, Tottenham have turned their attention to Inter left-back Federico Dimarco in a deal worth up to €40 million (£35 million).

Chelsea could offer Lazio cash plus Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a bid for midfield upgrade Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the situation of Leicester City midfielder and Arsenal target Youri Tielemans, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham have all asked about RB Salzburg striker Noah Okafor, who would be available for €35million (£30.6million).

Wolves and Porto have asked about Racing Club midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, who could move for €12million (£10.5million).

Manchester City have been scouting Monza midfielder Nicolo Rovella, who is on loan from Juventus.

Adrien Rabiot has admitted it might have been for the best that he stayed at Juventus over the summer, rather than joining Manchester United.

The release clause in the contract of Napoli defender Kim Min-jae, who has been linked with Manchester United, is only available for 15 days in July.

Atalanta want to trim their squad size in January, so could sell Tottenham target Ruslan Malinovskyi.

Joan Laporta has confirmed Barcelona spoke with the representatives of Luis Diaz before his move to Liverpool, but finances wouldn’t allow.

Everton could appoint Roberto Martinez for a second spell as manager if he leaves Belgium after the World Cup.

Eden Hazard is aware that Real Madrid might want to move him on next summer, although he has never had an approach from Chelsea since leaving them.

Juventus have decided that Weston McKennie can leave in January and the midfielder has suitors in the Premier League.

Atletico Madrid are eyeing former Manchester City midfielder Aleix Garcia on a free transfer if he leaves Girona in the summer.

 

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Angers are ready to ‘auction off’ Azzedine Ounahi this month with Leeds currently leading Napoli in the bidding.

Leeds United are on ‘the brink’ of sealing an initial £26.6m (€30m) deal for Georginio Rutter with the player desperate to move to Elland Road.

Leeds United are also in the mix to sign Lens midfielder Seko Fofana – but any deal is likely at the end of the season.

Liverpool and Brentford are battling to sign FC Nordsjælland striker Andreas Schjelderup, who has 11-goal involvements in 17 games this season.

Chelsea look the most likely suitors for Raphinha, amid claims Barcelona are willing to sell for the £58m fee they paid Leeds this summer.

Tottenham and Arsenal are battling to sign Ferran Torres amid claims Barcelona are willing to listen to offers for the attacker.

Liverpool are ahead of Real Madrid in the race for Jude Bellingham after craftily offering his father Mark a scouting role at Anfield. (various)

Real Madrid are keen to sign Harry Kane this summer and are willing to pay up to £88.3m (€100m) for his services.

Southampton are pushing to sign Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson in a £22.2m (€25m) deal. Aston Villa are also reportedly keen.

Atletico Madrid are ready to battle Tottenham and PSG for the signature of Milan Skriniar this summer.

Antonio Conte is ready to inform Pape Sarr’s suitors Salernitana the Tottenham midfielder is no longer available on loan.

Atletico Madrid are looking into deals for Memphis Depay or Borja Iglesias to fill the gap left by Felix’s loan exit.

Tottenham are closing on the double signing of Pedro Porro and Marcus Edwards, with Daniel Levy just £4.4m shy of an agreement.

Marseille midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly the subject of an approach from an unnamed Premier League side.

Al-Nassr are pushing for the signing of Barcelona’s Sergio Busquests as their next big-name arrival.

Atletico Madrid are keen to rescue Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from his Chelsea nightmare and bring him back to Spain.

Atletico Madrid are edging closer to the signing of Caglar Soyuncu with Diego Simeone ‘insisting’ on his signing.

Jurgen Kohler claims Borussia Dortmund star Youssoufa Moukoko is not yet at the standard to play for Chelsea, should he secure a summer move.

Atalanta winger and Leicester target Jeremie Boga is no longer for sale after a U-turn by Gian Piero Gasperini.

Barcelona are exploring a possible summer swoop for Joao Felix, despite the Atletico Madrid man joining Chelsea on loan.

Monza are making a loan approach to sign Rick Karsdorp from Roma, with Leicester and Bournemouth also keen.

Poland are readying an approach to make former Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard their new manager.

Everton and Nottingham Forest are battling to sign Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma this month.

Leicester are to make contact with Fiorentina over a deal for 24-year-old Argentina forward Nico Gonzalez.

Real Betis are looking into a deal for Junior Firpo with the Leeds man seen as a replacement for Aston Villa target Alex Moreno.

 

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Barcelona are desperate to sign a world-class left winger and have identified Tottenham’s Son Heung-min as an ideal player to fill that role.

Son could follow Harry Kane out of Tottenham as the club’s all-time leading scorer will likely be targeted by Man Utd this summer.

Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku is willing to seriously reduce his wages in order to join loan club Inter Milan on a permanent basis.

West Ham and Everton are interested in signing Senegal centre-forward Boulaye Dia. He has scored 10 times in 24 games while on loan at Serie A outfit Salernitana from Villarreal.

PSG are keeping tabs on William Saliba’s performances at Arsenal, although the centre-back is unlikely to leave the Emirates any time soon.

Barca president Joan Laporta is ‘crazy’ about re-signing club legend Lionel Messi.

Man City and Chelsea are closely monitoring Alessandro Bastoni’s situation at Inter. The defender has been offered a new contract by Inter but it does not meet his wage demands.

Arsenal, Newcastle and Real Madrid have all had to deal with fake agents pretending to represent Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga.

Spurs forward Richarlison has denied claims he led a ‘mutiny’ against sacked head coach Antonio Conte.

Former Man Utd centre-half Chris Smalling has held a meeting with Roma chiefs about extending his deal at the Stadio Olimpico. The talks went ‘positively’.

Juventus have activated their purchase option for Everton outcast Moise Kean. Sean Dyche’s side will receive around £25m for the player’s sale.

Man Utd are the current favourites to snare winger Ansu Fati from Barca, after his father complained about Xavi not playing him.

Two of Spurs’ main managerial targets, Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino, would rather take over at Real Madrid if Carlo Ancelotti leaves the Bernabeu.

Arsenal will not face competition from Bayern Munich for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

Barca are confident about Ousmane Dembele renewing his contract with them, despite the club pushing his new deal further down the priority list.

Chelsea will struggle to get £70m for Mason Mount amid Liverpool’s interest in the 24-year-old. There is also a ‘small chance’ Mount could remain at Chelsea.

Inter are keen on signing USA international forward Haji Wright from Antalyaspor.