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Gonzalo Higuain Chelsea transfer close as AC Milan sign Krzysztof Piatek from Genoa for €35m

Higuain, 31, is on loan at Milan from Juventus, but is desperate to play for the Blues and the Argentina striker's arrival will see Alvaro Morata seal a loan move to boyhood club Atletico Madrid.

Christopher Nkunku signs Chelsea contract to complete £53m transfer

Nkunku has emerged as one of Europe's most promising playmakers during his time with Leipzig, who he joined from boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.

UCL: Neymar Posts Cryptic Message on social media as Newcastle Thrash PSG 4-1

In an emotional and highly charged atmosphere in the northeast, Eddie Howe's side roared into a three-goal lead as boyhood Newcastle fans Dan Burn and Sean Longstaff found the net either side of half-time following Miguel Almiron's early opener

OPINION: The Reason Why Scot McTominay's Second Goal for Man United Shouldn't Have Stood Last Night

Boyhood United fan and ex-Manchester City forward Cole Palmer equalised on the stroke of half-time, with both sides guilty of missing chances, with McTominay's header after the break ultimately the difference on the night.

Conor Gallagher takes final decision on Chelsea future

In the midst of swirling transfer rumors linking Conor Gallagher to a potential move away from Chelsea, the midfielder has firmly shut down any prospects of departing his boyhood club during this January transfer window.

LaLiga: Xavi tells Barcelona to sign Liverpool star, Thiago

Thiago is said to be very much interested in going back to Barcelona, his boyhood club. Xavi is also keen on strengthening the club's attacking options with Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling, who is valued for £45m.

Everton vs Tottenham: I've no regrets leaving Arsenal - Alex Iwobi

The Nigerian international left his boyhood club Arsenal after 15 years at Emirates to join Everton in 2019 in a deal worth around £40millon. Iwobi told Sky Sports: "It is tough going from that at Arsenal.

Transfer: Messi rejects new PSG contract, options for next club revealed

An emotional return to his boyhood club Newell's Old Boys has been rumoured. Miami would also not be able to match Messi's salary at PSG, but in the past, he has previously spoken about playing in the MLS and owns a property in Miami.

Lionel Messi won't find it easy in America -Wayne Rooney warns

Last week, Messi signed for Inter Miami as a free agent and revealed over the weekend he will be snubbing boyhood club Barcelona.

Tottenham accepts Bayern Munich's bid for Harry Kane

The 30-year-old England captain must now decide whether he wants to join the Bundesliga champions, and there are suggestions that he has been leaning more towards staying with his boyhood club in recent weeks.

Transfer: Iniesta speaks on regretting move from Barcelona to Japan

Iniesta has been at the J.League side since 2018, after leaving his boyhood club Barca after a trophy-laden 16 seasons. The 35-year-old played one half, as Vissel Kobe suffered a 2-0 loss to Barca in a pre-season game on Saturday.

Messi gives fresh condition to return to Barcelona this summer

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, has reportedly given a fresh condition to return to his boyhood club Barcelona in the summer.

I'll be back soon - PSG's Neymar vows to return to former club

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar has vowed to one day return to his boyhood club, Santos. Neymar is presently nursing a knee injury but appeared at Santos' Copa Sudamericana clash with Audax Italiano on Thursday.

Emiliano Sala's family break down into tears as body arrived in Argentina (photo)

A public vigil expected to last for several hours will be held in the gymnasium of Sala's boyhood club San Martin de Progreso where he played until he was 15.

EPL: Saliba decides to leave Arsenal after Arteta's snub

He is open to the idea of returning to Saint-Etienne, having spent last season on loan at his boyhood club before moving to Arsenal.

Wayne Rooney Set For Fransfer From Man. United To Everton

Rooney left his boyhood club in 2004 to join United - where he has become the club's all-time record goalscorer. He will return as part of the deal that will take Romelu Lukaku to Old Trafford in a £75million move.

EPL: Nonsense - Marcus Rashford reacts to latest reports on his Man Utd future

However, he is in the last year of his deal at Old Trafford, meaning that he could potentially depart his boyhood club on a free transfer if a new deal is not agreed.

What Thierry Henry said after Monaco sack

"I would particularly like to thank (vice president) Vadim Vasilyev and (director) Michael Emenalo who afforded me this opportunity at my boyhood club and of course the fans and staff who have given me such a warm reception during my tenure.