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Jermain Defoe signs £20m deal with Bournemouth

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has re-signed for former club Bournemouth on a free transfer worth £20million. Defoe, 34, leaves relegated Sunderland to return to the club where he spent a season on loan from West Ham 16 years ago – and he is excited by the challenge ahead. The England international, 34, who has signed a three-year deal, said: “It’s great to be back. The one thing I can guarantee is goals.” Defoe said: ‘It’s great to be back and I’m really looking forward to this challenge. ‘When the opportunity came about to return to AFC Bournemouth I just knew…

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Man City could pay £12.5m for Samir Nasri’s drug ban

Manchester City face a potential financial crisis with midfielder Samir Nasri, after it was revealed that he could be banned for up to two years for drug violations. The £120,000-a-week midfielder, 30, who is currently on loan at Sevilla, is surplus to requirements at City and the subject of a UEFA probe into an alleged breach of doping rules. According to Daily Mail, investigation was launched after a bizarre incident last December in which Nasri is said to have used the IV drip to maintain his hydration and health for the season. However, the practice is banned by the World…

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Crystal Palace boss Frank De Boer wants Van Persie

Crystal Place boss Frank De Boer is lining up a shock move for former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie. Robin van Persie has emerged as a potential target for Crystal Palace. Van Persie who currently plays for Turkish giants Fenerbahce but will be looking for an escape route this summer after being keen on a move back to the Premier League for some time. The 33-year-old has already been offered to the likes of Stoke and West Ham but the duo turned down the opportunity to sign the Premier League winner. The Dutchman moved to Fenerbahce from…

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