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EA SPORTS have revealed the new cover star for FIFA 18, and it’s the biggest name in world football! CR7 is all over the best footy game in the world, and we’re buzzing about it! Check out what we know so far... 4 MATCH! Ronaldo isn’t just on the front cover, he’s been key in developing the new game too. Designers worked with him in Madrid to capture all his unique runs and movements, so playing with him on FIFA 18 will be just like real life!

Cristiano won’t be the only Ronaldo on FIFA 18! Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario will be available on FUT as one of the game’s new ICONS, and it’s good news for PlayStation fans – you’ll be able to sign legends on PS4, PC and Xbox. Get in!

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EVERYBODY IS WAITING FOR DDG! Gossips say Real have already had a £60 million bid rejected for long-term target De Gea. If they do get him, United will need a new keeper…

If the Spain shot-stopper does leave Old Trafford, the son of Red Devils legend Peter Schmeichel is top of Jose Mourinho’s wish list...

England’s No.1 looks set to move to another club, and Schmeichel’s departure would make Leicester the faves to sign him…

Everton wanted Hart last season, but they’d step up their chase for Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford if they miss out on the Man. City man!

6 MATCH! RECORD-BREAKER RONALDO!

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CR7iscurrentlythethird If Portugal get through their top scoring European group, C-Ron might break into footballer in international the top ten of Europe’s most 71 history, and he’s not far capped players too! He could goals off second place man Sandor end the competition with 144 Kocsis! The Hungary striker 138 caps – only seven European from the ’50s hit 75 goals! caps players have more. Wowzers!

Can you remember a piece of work you were most proud of? MORGAN SAYS: “I wasn’t very good at art and I remember trying to finish a drawing, but I couldn’t do it! The teachers kept O me after school, and when I BK finally finished, I was so happy! It’s important to keep trying if you can’t do something – you’ll succeed eventually!” SOL Which team-mate would make a good teacher? MORGAN SAYS: “Gareth Barry! He passes on a lot of wisdom because he’s so experienced. When he speaks, people listen!” What was your best Who’s the smartest subject at school? player at Everton? MORGAN SAYS: “Geography MORGAN SAYS: and history were my favourites!” “Probably Seamus Coleman. He’s very What were you like as intelligent, level headed and a school student? a good student of the game!” MORGAN SAYS: “I was okay until I got into football! But my Primary Stars is a new education programme parents pushed me to get the from the Premier League. It helps teachers to use football materials in English, Maths, best grades, because you don’t PE and PSHE lessons! Get your school know what can happen.” involved at www.plprimarystars.com Stats correct up to June 8. MATCH! 7 The Atletico legend’s future was in doubt with his current deal at his boyhood club coming to an end this summer. But it looks like they’ll have to keep him now!

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Another player Atletico were close to signing was ex-Barcelona man Sandro! They wanted him after a top season for Malaga, but now Everton are leading the race to land him!

8 MATCH! LOOKS LIKE I’M OFF TO THE PREM! Griezmann’s transfer to Man. United was set to be the biggest move of the summer, but it looks off now! Atletico are well unlikely to sell their star man if they can’t replace him!

Atletico’s deal with Lyon for the France striker was just waiting to be signed off, but now he’s back on the market! Liverpool, Man. United and Arsenal could all swoop for him!

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Oblak was linked with Chelsea and Man. United, but PSG were favourites to sign him for around £50 million! There’s no chance of that deal happening now though!

MATCH! 9 Like Ronaldo has with the Mercurial, Messi will get his own signature NEMEZIZ colourway! Leo will rip tons of nets in this bad boy!

10 MATCH! We loved the X 17’s first paint job, and adidas have done it again with this epic fluorescent number!

Puma still haven’t released the ONE cleat, but we’ve seen loads of cool colourways already!

You’ll need to get your sunnies out next season – New Balance players will be lacing up in this!

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Factfile TIMO WERNER Age: 21 Position: Striker Club: RB Leipzig MONEY MAN Country: Germany Leipzig love signing young talent, and after winning promotion to the for the first time, they broke their transfer record TEENAGE KICKS to sign Werner for £8.7 million! Werner started his career with We reckon that’s a bargain! his hometown club Stuttgart, and made his debut for them when he was just 17 years old! He was the club’s youngest ever player when he started a Europa League qualifier in August 2013. Wow!

“Werner is a young player with good potential. He’s key skills very flexible and has consistently played Bags of Pace at a high level Direct Dribbler this season!” Joachim Low Mega Movement Germany manager

TITLE CHALLENGE germany calls Timo opened his Leipzig account With Leipzig flying high, the ace with a brace against Hamburg in hitman was given his chance for his third start, and it kick-started the national team in the friendly an epic season for him! The ace against England in March. Timo wonderkid ended 2016-17 as the clearly impressed boss Joachim Bundesliga’s fourth top scorer, Low, as he’s been picked for the firing RB to a top-two finish! Confederations Cup this month!

Timo’s movement and pace mean he gives defenders major headaches by running Werner’s 21 goals made him in behind them – just like only the fifth player under Auba! Can Timo challenge 22 to score 19+ times in him for the Bundesliga a Bundesliga season! Golden Boot next season? 12 MATCH!

The Spain striker looked Yannick’s been all over the globe mega chilled before the recovering from his knee injury! Champo League final! IJUST LOVE THE SUN!

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Neymar does his best The CB is enjoying his Justin Bieber impression! holidays after being given the summer off by Germany! 14 MATCH! The City star posted this to celebrate Ramadan!

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EARLY MEMORIES! DIER SAYS: “WhenIwastenyearsold, Zinedine Zidane scored a penalty for FranceattheEstadiodaLuzthatmade Englandloseandmecry.ItwasEngland’s firstmatchofEuro2004.WhenFrank Lampardheadedoneintothetopcorner from David Beckham’s free-kick, I was ecstatic. Then… Zidane happened!” MEETING MY HERO! DIER SAYS: “Right before the tournament started, my sister won a competition at school to go and watch England train. Luckily for me, she took me as one of herguests,andaftertrainingwasover I got photos with some of the players, MY OTHER IDOLS! including David Beckham. Amazing!” DIER SAYS: “I was a big fan of Roy Keane whenIwasyounger,andthenitwas NemanjaVidic–oneofthereasonsIlike thenumber15–andRioFerdinand.But I liked different kinds of players, as well. Vidicwasabitofawarrior,yetatthe sametimeIlovedtowatchGerardPique and Rafael Marquez, who played in defence and midfield for Barcelona.” FINALLY MAKING IT! DIER SAYS: “At16,therewasaperiod whenIwentonloantoEvertonfrom Lisbon and I felt completely lost. Then in my last season at Sporting Lisbon I barely played.ButthenTottenhamcameabout when I was least expecting them to, andthankfullyithasworked BythetimeIstartedmysecondseasonout well. withtheclub,IthoughtImightbe getting close to an England call-up!”

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ENGLAND DEBUT! DIER SAYS: “I was walking back home from the shops when Gareth Southgate, whowastheU21managerbackthen, rang me to say I was in the senior squad. WewenttoSpainforafriendlyinatiny stadiuminAlicante.Thechangingroom wasn’tlikeWembley’s–itwascramped withthekitshangingclosetogetheron a little rack. It made it even more surreal!” ALLI FRIENDSHIP! DIER SAYS: “I made my debut with , which was quite cool. Our friendship showswhat’ssogreataboutfootball. Dele’s a kid from Milton Keynes, who made hiswaytoTottenhamandisnowplaying for England. I grew up in Lisbon and came here when I was 20, and we’ve ended up playingtogetherforthenationalside!” URO 2016! : “12yearsafterZidane’s Portugal,Iwasonthepitch ndshirtatEuro2016.Inthe eagainstRussia,Waynelet ee-kick–andscoringisamong mentsinfootballsofar!Ihave ture at home of me, Harry, ynerunningofftocelebrate!” KING AHEAD! YS: “ThewayEuro2016 ftusdistraught.Wefelt especially as we knew we odosomethingspecial.But greattimetobeinvolved Football is always fun, but efunwhenyou’replaying ou enjoy being around!”

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LEWIS BAKER ALEKSANDR GOLOVIN Chelsea CSKA Moscow ge: 21 Position: 22 Position: Att. midfielder Att. midfielder Age: elsea and Man. City have been After two years on loan at Vitesse, ked with a £20 million move for Baker is ready to make an impact in ssia’s next big thing, and the CAM England. He’ll want regular football uld light up the Confeds Cup in next season, and we’ve heard West ✔ ✘ home country this summer! Ham are interested in signing him! ✔ ✘ REPORT: MY REPORT:

BRUMA CHRIS WOOD Galatasaray Leeds Position: Winger ge: Age: 22 25 Position: Striker he Championship’s top scorer will Bruma has been linked with Spurs, hoping to use the Confederations Man. United and Liverpool, but RB p as a chance to prove himself at Leipzig are faves to sign him now! igher level after missing out on MATCH reckon he’s one of the most ✔ motion to the Prem with Leeds! exciting young talents around! ✘ ✔✘ MY REPORT: REPORT:

18 MATCH! RUBEN NEVES Porto Def. midfielder Age: 20 Position: Neves has been a Porto regular for a few seasons already, where he bosses games with his tidy passing and clever positioning. Liverpool and Chelsea have both been linked with the £35 million-rated Portugal star! MY REPORT:

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ANTONIO RUDIGER Roma JOSe LUIS GAYa Valencia Age: 24 Position: Centre-back Left-back helsea have already sent scouts Age: 22 Position: o watch Germany’s Rudiger in Liverpool still need a natural LB, ction for his club Roma, so he’s and Gaya could be perfect! He’s just efinitely on their shopping list. as good going forward as he is at ✔ ✘ e’s an absolute beast at CB! defending, and he’s quick enough MY REPORT: to get up and down the pitch! ✔ ✘ MY REPORT:

MATCH! 19 MAX MEYER Schalke Att. midfielder Age: 21 Position: e’ve been raving about Meyer for ages! He’s a proper tricky playmaker that Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund would all ove to sign! Watch out for his lightning pace, epic dribbling skills and eagle-eyed vision! MY REPORT:

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WILLIAM CARVALHO JULIAN BRANDT Sporting Bayer Leverkusen Def. midfielder Age: 25 Position: Winger Age: 21 Position: The Portugal DM’s a destroyer in Transfer spies reckon Liverpool are midfield with an eye for a pass, and battling Bayern to sign speedster the latest rumour flying around is Brandt this summer! Watch him at that Prem new boys Newcastle are the Confederations Cup to see if ready to offer £39 million for him! you reckon he’s worth fighting for! ✔✘ ✔ ✘ MY REPORT: MY REPORT:

20 MATCH! ANDRE SILVA DANI CEBALLOS Porto Real Betis Position: Striker ge: Age: 21 20 Position: Midfielder Any club in need of a striker will be he latest midfield maestro from watching Silva! Arsenal, Tottenham ain is turning plenty of heads and Chelsea have been linked with ound Europe, and looks set to the Portugal poacher, but they’ll be ve Real Betis this summer. Real competing with PSG to sign him! ✔ ✘ drid are favourites to sign him! ✔ ✘ MY REPORT: REPORT:

MAHMOUD DAHOUD ANDRIJA ZIVKOVIC B. Monchengladbach Benfica Midfielder Age: 20 Position: Winger Age: 21 Position: The Serbian Messi’ will come up Borussia Dortmund are faves to against some familiar faces when sign box-to-box midfielder Dahoud, he lines up against Portugal U21s but until he signs on the dotted on Saturday evening, but he’ll line, Chelsea, PSG and Juventus be out to prove he’s top dog! will hope to hijack any deal! ✔ ✘ MY REPORT: ✔ ✘ MY REPORT:

INAKI WILLIAMS LEON GORETZKA Athletic Bilbao Schalke Midfielder Age: 22 Position: Winger Age: 22 Position: Williams is a direct dribbler with Goretzka has denied rumours that aw-dropping acceleration and pace! he’s agreed to join Bayern when his he way he’s owned full-backs this deal ends in 2018! The CM will be a eason has caught the attention of regular for Germany in the future, ✔ apoli, Juventus and Liverpool! and could prove it this summer! ✘ ✔ ✘ MY REPORT: MY REPORT:

MATCH! 21 It’sgoingtobeanexciting There will be some top summer, but what’s been talent at the Euros, but your best moment in who’s the best player football so far? you’ve played with? NATHAN SAYS: “I’ll say two. Making NATHAN SAYS: “I’d say Ravel Morrison my debut for Birmingham and getting – very, very talented player. Some of the promoted to the Premier League with stuff he used to do would just make Norwich. Lifting the play-off trophy you go, ‘Wow!’ I played with him for the infrontofallyourfriendsatWembley Under-21s, and then he came on loan is definitely thebestwaytogoup!” to Birmingham as well. Brilliant player!”

And what about the best player you’ve ever faced? NATHAN SAYS: “Luis Suarez. I played against him for Norwich in the Premier League, and he was just ridiculous! We went to Anfield and he almost scored twice from the halfway line, and I was just thinking, ‘This guy’s incredible!’”

What are your favour What club did you support football boots growing up, and who did NATHAN SA you look up to as a kid? I’ve g NATHAN SAYS: “Arsenal. I used to go to games at Birmingham, but Arsenal were always my favourite team. I used to love Ian Wright, and then obviously Thierry Henry after him, so I always used to look out for their scores.”

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Best mate in football? NATHAN SAYS: “Jack Butland!” Fave sport apart from football? NATHAN SAYS: “Basketball.” Favourite food? NATHAN SAYS: “Japanese – I love sushi!” Best subject at school? NATHAN SAYS: “P.E.” Worst subject? NATHAN SAYS: “Science!”

Favourite film? NATHAN SAYS: “The Blind Side – it’s about an American footballer that ends up making it into the NFL. It’s based on a true story – it’s really good!” Favourite console game? NATHAN SAYS: “FIFA! The Journey is a really good concept.” Item you couldn’t live without? NATHAN SAYS: “Probably my iPod!” Favourite song? NATHAN SAYS: “There are too many! But if I had to say one, I’d go for Come Thru by Drake.” MATCH! 23 LOVE MATCH? GETYOURMAG DELIVERED FREE EVERY WEEK!

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England’s final game of the season sees them travel to an old European rival, and it’s a toughie! France have a mind-blowing squad with wicked players in every position, so Gareth Southgate’s men will be up against it. Hopefully The Three Lions won’t be thinking about their holidays just yet, and end the season in style!

26 MATCH! There’s a lot of hot talent on show on Tuesday night, but we reckon all eyes will be on the Monaco wonderkid! Kylian is the most wanted transfer target around, and could tear it up!

One man who’ll be trying to steal the limelight away from Mbappe will be another ace wonderkid! Rash had a good end to the season, and will want to continue his top form here!

eam has hit han two goals is fixture for r34years The Three Lions have only won one of their last seven clashes with France

Back in 1906, France lost 15-0 at home to You have to go all the way back to England Amateurs 1997 for England’s last win in France

Friendlieslikethisarehardtopredict, sowe’rejusthopingtoseeplentyof Dele Alli made a mega impact on action! We think it’ll be a goal-fest, international footy when he made with Les Bleus just nicking it! his home debut against France back in November 2015. The Spurs star smashed in his first England goal with a 25-yard screamer, before skipper Wayne Rooney sealed the win with a second half strike! MATCH! 27 best of the rest...

England’s talented youngsters are heading to Poland with high hopes this summer! The Young Lions have a mix of experienced and raw stars, and could go far! Their campaign kicks off against Sweden, and the winner will be favourites to top Group A and reach the semi-finals!

Gustav Engvall – Sweden U21 Nathan Redmond – England U21

28 MATCH! The World Cup warm-up tournament kicks off this week too, and this game is the pick of the first round fixtures! Current world champions Germany have shown their strength in depth by resting loads of their top stars, but still included Ter Stegen, Mustafi, and Draxler! They should be too strong for Australia!

Aaron Mooy – Australia Julian Draxler – Germany

Spain are probably the hot faves for the whole U21s comp! They always take youth competitions seriously and pick strong squads! With players like Bellerin, Saul and Asensio, they’d have a chance against most senior teams! We’re worried for Macedonia here!

Marco Asensio – Spain U21 David Babunski – Macedonia U21

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Gameplay is EPIC! EA reckon FIFA 18 is the biggest YOU CAN FEEL improvement to gameplay for years, and the way players move THE ATMOSpHERE! is way more fluid and realistic. The look and sound of stadiums Your players respond to your have been upgraded to capture instructions straight away – when unique atmospheres from around you press shoot, they shoot! the world. We played at Boca Juniors’ Bombonera, and it was sick! You can even jump into the crowd to celebrate with fans!

PLAYER LIKENESSES DRIBBLING IS BETTER! You’ll be able to use the skills of ARE RIDICULOUS! top dribblers better than ever on Every year we say that the game FIFA 18! Players respond to every is becoming more and more life- touch of the controller, and move like, and every year it just gets in their own unique way. Slow better! The likenesses are crazy dribble is back on R1/RB, and no- now – check out this incredible touch dribble has been improved! close-up of Cristiano Ronaldo!

30 MATCH! THE GAME IS CLEVERER! Player movement off the ball the improved for FIFA 17, and it’s stepped up again! Your team-mates understand when to make a run journey and when to come short, while the opposition is able to use a wide variety of tactics against you! is back!

CROSSING’S CHANGED! THERE’S LOADS EA SPORTS said crosses on FIFA 17 MORE CHOICE! were looped up too much, so now EA SPORTS have tried to give regular crosses will be whipped in you more choice in the game, instead. You’ll still be able to loop so that everybody’s Journey it in by holding L1/LB, and drill it is different. You’ll have more by holding R1/RB, but there’s no career options, and off the more double and triple tapping! pitch you can customise Alex Hunter’s look by picking his hairstyle, clothes and tattoos! YOU CAN MAKE there’s more STAR QUICK SUBS! APPEARANCES! A cool new addition is the option There’s a much bigger cast to make a quick tactical tweak. in the next Journey, with When the ball goes out, you’ll new characters, players and have the chance to change a celebrities to interact with... player by holding R2/RT, and including FIFA 18 cover star selecting your super sub! Cristiano Ronaldo! You’ll also be able to use different players on matchdays, and there’s a multiplayer option too. …AND WE PLAYED MORE ‘DRAMATIC A BIT OF IT! MOMENTS’! At the start, Hunter’s agent reveals Real Madrid have made EA have tried to make it easier an offer, but word gets out and to recreate some of footy’s most Alex is booed by his home fans beautiful moments! They’re calling in the next game! After trying to this quality new feature ‘Dramatic win back their support, Hunter Moments’, and it means that slick finds out the move to Spain through-balls, long-range screamers is off! What happens next? and epic volleys are all possible! We can’t wait to find out!

MATCH! 31 THE STEP-OVER SC CREATE SPACE FOR YOURSELF! Busting out the epic Step-Over Scissors skill can help you create space to the left or right of an opponent who’s either in front or behind you in a 1 v 1 situation. It’s a top-quality skill that Real’s James Rodriguez loves to do!

James Rodriguez wears the adidas® X 16 Purechaos. Intimidate with Lethal Speed. www.adidas.co.uk/football 32 MATCH! USE near the TRAINING GROUND! opposition goal! These 1 v 1 feint mirror moves are step 1 great to use as you head towards goal to give yourself time and space to shoot, run with the ball or play a killer pass to a team-mate. The Real Madrid hero does it so well!

DUMMY YOUR MARKER! Do the Step-Over by stepping around the The Step-Over can be used effectively front of the ball with the inside of your foot. in a 2 v 1 situation as a fake inside foot, one-two pass with a team-mate. Then you can take advantage of the step 2 extra space you’ve created by travelling with the ball in the opposite direction!

As your foot touches the ground, do the Scissors move by using the outside of the CISSORS! same foot to step back around the ball. step 3 THESE SKILLS HELP YOU...

Use the outside of your other foot to push the ball in the opposite direction and accelerate away!

Go to the MATCH website to see how to do the Step-Over Scissors, plus check out match academy tip! loads more cool ball mastery and mirror Keep your head up so you can see your move videos linked to this skill… team-mates, opponents and space. Travel slightly away from the area you want to move into to move your opponent and create more space. Then accelerate away with a fast touch and use your furthest foot from the defender to protect the ball!

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The Reds have gone proper old-school with their new away kit for the 2017-18 season! The classy shirt is inspired by the club’s first ever jersey worn in 1892, and MATCH loves it! Shirt Price: £50 lovellsoccer.co.uk 34 MATCH! Get ready for the top confederations cup gear tournament with all this! awesome books! These books are perfect Father’s Day presents! amazon.co.uk Price: £99.99 Price: £65 Price: £69.89 Price: £59.99 kitbag.com uk.puma.com shop.footballaustralia.com subsidesports.com

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Price: £9.99 MATCH! 35 Man. City kicked off their summer spending by signing Bernardo Silva from Monaco! The Portugal magician will create tons of chances for City’s awesome attack – he can grab a goal or two, too!

Atsuimpressedonloanat Right-backhasbeenareal Newcastle last season, so problem position for West The Magpies made the deal Ham over the last couple of permanent! The speedster seasons, so bagging classy bagged eights goals and full-back Zabaleta on a free assists combined from is a great bit of business! 15 starts in 2016-17! Hopefully he’s not past it! Wonderkid Solanke was Bournemouth were linked frozen out at Chelsea, so with Begovic in the January he jumped at the chance to transfer window, and now join Liverpool! A fee for the they’ve finally got their striker will be decided by man! The Cherries defence tribunal, with The Reds will look a lot less shaky with expected to pay £3 million! Asmir in net next season!

MATCH reckons Stoke have bagged the bargain of the summer so far after getting Fletcher on a free! The ace CM was a key player for West Brom last season, and will be a big miss at The Hawthorns! Leicester and Northampton fan Marcus Pakes sent us a pic of his Prem concept squad! Look at the central midfield pairing!

Check out Beck Malone having his pic taken with Man. United’s Marouane Fellaini! Apparently the midfielder lives next to Yep, Benedict Mingorance- Beck’s nan. That’s wicked! Cronin from Clontarf in Dublin is fast asleep on a bed made of MATCH Get a load of magazines. Legend! seven-year-old Harry Cox visiting the London Stadium, Juventus Stadium and The Bernabeu last season! Which was your fave, mate?

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Footy At The Films: Marcus Rashford. Spot The Ball: A2. Guess The Winners: 2016-17 – Dele Alli; 2014-15 – Harry Kane; 2012-13 – Gareth Bale; 2010-11 – Jack Wilshere. Champions League Footy Mis-Match: See above. 41-44 Legend! 31-40 Premier League Superstar! 21-30 Championship Hero! 11-20 Non-League Veteran! 0-10 Own-Goal Specialist!

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know? The most expensive footballer ever transfer SPECIAL! basedoncombinedtransferfeesisPSG’s 152m Angel Di Maria! Teams have spent over £152 million on him – that’s crazy! 1.1bn 15m Premier League clubs spent over £1.1 billion The last English player to reak the during last summer’s world transfer record was Alan Shearer! Newcastle spent £15 million on the then transfer window! Blackburn goal machine back in 1996!

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Back in 2013, Arsenal bid £40 million plus £1 for Liverpool’s Luis Suarez! The Gunners added the extra pound to activate the striker’s release clause. LOL!

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