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Liverpool confirms club-record Darwin Núñez transfer from Benfica

The Uruguay international will bolster an already fearsome Liverpool attack

Liverpool has confirmed the signing of Uruguayan forward Darwin Núñez from Benfica.

Núñez has signed a six-year contract and arrives for an club-record fee of £64 million ($79m) up front, plus another potential £21m ($26m) in add-ons.

The 22-year-old put himself on the radar of several big European clubs by scoring 48 goals from 85 appearances in all competitions over two seasons with Benfica.

“It’s a pleasure to be here in Liverpool and I’m very happy to be a part of this great club,” Núñez, who will wear the No. 27 shirt, told Liverpool’s official website.

“I’ve played against Liverpool and I’ve seen them in lots of games in the Champions League, and it’s my style of play. There are some great players here and I think it’s going to suit my style of play here.

“As I say, I’ve watched quite a lot and it’s a very big club and I hope I can give everything that I’ve got in order to help the team.”

Liverpool’s remade attack

The arrival of Núñez continues Liverpool’s process of revitalizing its attack after the trio of Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino were central for several years.

Mané, Salah and Firmino’s contracts are all set to expire at the end of next season, with their futures up in the air. Mané in particular has been strongly linked with a move to Bayern Munich this summer.

Liverpool has been bolstering its front line in the past two years by adding Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz and now Núñez, as Jurgen Klopp’s side prepares for the eventual departures of some of its biggest stars in recent history.

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Auburn announces heights, weights for newest additions

Auburn’s roster is nearly complete.

Another 18 players arrived on campus in May and they have officially been added to the roster.

The group consists of seven signees from the 2022 class, three transfers, and eight walk-ons. Their height, weight, and position have been added but they have not been given numbers yet.

Two players who have not been added are wide receiver Koy Moore and cornerback Keionte Scott. Moore, a transfer wide receiver from LSU, just recently committed to the Tigers. Scott, the No. 1 JUCO corner, was always expected to join the team late in the summer.

Here’s the full list of the newcomers.

WR Dazalin Worsham: 6-1, 177, Redshirt freshman (Miami)

WR Camden Brown: 6-3, 202, True freshman

WR Omari Kelly: 6-0, 176, True freshman

WR Whit Johnson: 6-1, 193, True freshman

DL Morris Joseph Jr.: 6-2, 281, Senior (Memphis)

DL Enyce Sledge: 6-2, 315, True freshman

DL Joe Frazier Jr.: 5-11, 276, True freshman

RB Damari Alston: 5-9, 209, True freshman

RB Luke Reebals: 5-10, 182, True freshman

LB Robert Woodyard Jr.: 6-0, 245, True freshman

TE Camden Etheredge: 6-0, 204, True freshman

OL Evan Richards: 6-4, 313, True freshman

CB Austin Ausberry: 5-11, 203, True freshman

DB Craig McDonald: 6-2, 204, Sophomore (Iowa State)

DB Mac McClinton: 5-8, 180, True freshman

S Paul Thompson Jr.: 6-0, 195, True freshman

K Alex McPherson: 5-9, 150, True freshman

P Daniel Perez: 5-11, 183, True freshman

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New England Revolution sell Adam Buksa to Lens for reported $10m

Between three major sales, the Revs have now generated around $24 million in less than a year

The New England Revolution have agreed to transfer striker Adam Buksa to Ligue 1 side RC Lens, the MLS club announced on Tuesday.

New England did not disclose the transfer fee, but the Boston Globe reported that the figure was $10 million.

That represents a healthy profit on the reported $4.5 million the Revs paid in late 2019 to acquire Buksa from Polish side Pogoń Szczecin.

Since Buksa’s arrival he has become one of the top strikers in MLS, scoring 29 goals and adding eight assists in 64 total league appearances.

The 25-year-old also became a Poland international during his time with the Revs, and has now scored five goals in eight appearances as he chases a roster spot for the 2022 World Cup.

Another major sale for the Revs

The Revolution won the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2021, setting a new league record by amassing 73 points.

Since then, the Revs have made three major sales of players who were key to the team’s success last season.

Canadian star Tajon Buchanan joined Belgian power Club Brugge after last season, while goalkeeper Matt Turner will soon depart for Arsenal.

Buchanan and Turner each cost a reported $7 million, meaning the Revs have now secured around $24 million in transfer fees in less than a year.

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Transfer rumors and news live: Lewandowski furious with Bayern and eyes Barcelona

Pro Soccer Wire gives you the latest transfer news and rumors from the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, the Bundesliga, MLS, Ligue 1, the NWSL and more. 

Pro Soccer Wire keeps you updated on all of the latest transfer rumors and news from around the globe, including the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, the Bundesliga, MLS, Ligue 1, the NWSL and more.

No player has had the impact like Tari Eason has

Tari Eason ranks as one of the best transfer players this year.

LSU Tigers basketball player Tari Eason ranks as one of the most impactful transfer players this season. Eason spent his freshman year at the Unversity of Cincinnati. He came in at No. 9 on 247Sports’ list.

While at Cincinnati, Eason played in 23 games, starting in eight. He averaged 7.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Eason also shot 46% from the field. His 1.3 blocks per game ranked fourth in the AAC.

Eason was the type of player that LSU head coach Will Wade likes, a long, athletic player that can play on both sides of the floor. The forward has been a great addition to the Tigers helping LSU to a 16-6 record, although they have been struggling of late.

Will Wade has a type when it comes to recruiting and Tari Eason fits the bill to a tee – a sizey, long and athletic player who brings two-way versatility to Baton Rouge.

Eason is making a case as a first-round pick in this upcoming June Draft regardless of him coming off the bench for the Tigers, having started in only three games.

His per-40 numbers are rather impressive posting 25.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.6 blocks per-40. His impact for a Top 25 team this year and his push as a potential first-round pick lands him in the top ten of the most impactful transfer of the off-season.

So far this season, Eason is averaging 15.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 1.7 steals per game. He is shooting 52.8% from the field and 31.1% from beyond the arc. Eason leads the Tigers in scoring despite coming off the bench.

Eason must continue to play well to get LSU to turn their season around and overcome the loss of Xavier Pinson, who has been injured.

Transfer Tracker: How former Tigers are foing at their new schools

Here’s what these former Tigers are up to…

The transfer portal was busier than ever this offseason and Auburn’s roster saw plenty of turnover.

Auburn added nine players but saw 14 players leave the program for a variety of reasons.  Some of these players have become important contributors at their new school while others are still looking for a chance to prove themselves.

Here’s a look at how the former Tigers are fairing at their new schools.

Alabama softball adds 2 big-time transfers

Alabama softball adds two transfers to Team26!

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The Alabama softball team will be losing some of their talented players before next season. Whether it be the transfer portal or a lack of eligibility remaining, the 2022 Crimson Tide softball team will have a different look.

Patrick Murphy has been able to take various squads to the Women’s College World Series in his lengthy career with Alabama. He will soon attempt to top 2021’s loss in the semifinals with a new team, which mostly consists of returning talent.

Today, Alabama softball officially announced two big-time transfers from other high-profile programs. Infielders Ashley Prange of Ohio State and Ally Shipman of Tennessee will be joining the program.

“We are so happy to have these two outstanding young ladies join our program,” Murphy said. “They will provide experience, leadership and extreme passion for the game. Off the field, both Ashley and Ally will carry on the tradition of academic excellence that Alabama softball strives for. Our entire staff is very excited about #Team26.”

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Pair of Oklahoma Sooners among CBS Sports’ top transfers to impact CFP run in ’21

Two Sooners land on CBS Sports’ ‘transfers who can help their new team make a CFP push in 2021’ list.

Much like the NFL’s free agency period, the transfer portal has provided college football coaches with a new avenue of acquiring talent. Instead of adding an unproven high school prospect, programs are able to snag an experienced upperclassman through transfer to boost the roster and immediately contribute. Building a roster and recruiting has evolved.

Spring practices have concluded and with high-profile transfers in new programs, CBS Sports’ made their case for the top impact transfers to guide teams towards a College Football Playoff in 2021. Two Oklahoma Sooners were among the list: running back Eric Gray and offensive lineman Wanya Morris. Here is a breakdown of both Tennessee transfers.

Going to two-time it here since the Sooners not only have two impact transfers for their playoff push but got them both from the same place. Morris and Gray were the No. 2 and No. 7-ranked players, respectively, in a 2019 Tennessee recruiting class that ranked No. 13 in the country. Morris was a two-year starter for the Vols and Gray became one of the top running backs in the SEC last season.

Now Morris adds a huge boost to an offensive line losing multiple starters and Gray steps in ready to contribute immediately in the running back rotation. There’s easy explanations for the Oklahoma hype because of Spencer Rattler, but just as important is how the rest of the offense around the quarterback has improved. — Chip Patterson

With the departure of Creed Humphrey and Adrian Ealy to the NFL, Wanya Morris will help anchor Bill Bedenbaugh’s unit. Morris started at left tackle for two seasons with the Vols and will have to continue to earn the role with Oklahoma. Erik Swenson has been effective at the spot for two seasons at OU. Throughout the spring, coaches have been impressed with his inquisitive nature and “asking a lot of questions.”

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Athleticism is key in Bedenbaugh’s line with pulls and Morris fits the mold. He is productive in both pass protection and run blocking- moving to the second level to clear lanes for rushers. Morris will be tasked with protecting OU’s famed quarterback Spencer Rattler and opening up holes at the line of scrimmage for the other Tennessee transfer, Eric Gray.

Gray is adjusting to life as a Sooner and a new offensive playbook. The versatile back has superb short-area quickness and has been honing in on his pass protection during the spring in Norman. With the loss of Rhamondre Stevenson to the NFL and the departure of Seth McGowan from the program,  Gray will be an integral part of OU’s rushing attack come fall.

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His elusiveness and vision have already impressed. At the spring exhibition game, he plowed his way into the end zone on a 19-yard run. Gray accelerated into the hole, put his foot in the ground and made a guy miss in the open field. That is what coaches are looking for. He will no doubt thrive in Lincoln Riley’s system and elevate the squad’s screen game with his pass-catching ability.

Both are players to watch in 2021.

Wisconsin football’s possible transfer portal targets this offseason

The Wisconsin Badgers will need to fix some areas of the depth chart entering 2021 after many seniors left for the NFL. The transfer portal

With the end of a college football season comes an offseason full of movement as teams look to sure-up their depth charts heading into the coming season.

In recent years we’ve seen the Wisconsin Badger football program go after some players in the transfer portal, most notably CB Nick Nelson in 2017 who started immediately and is now playing in the NFL.

Related: Wisconsin football seniors 2021 roster decision tracker

Heading into next year there are some positions of need for the team, as their offensive depth chart sees some possible work needed at backup running back and wide receiver and their defensive depth chart sees possible work needed at defensive end and cornerback.

So, with much still to change in the transfer portal and on the roster this offseason, here is an early look as some possible transfer targets for the Wisconsin football program:

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Where do Duruji and Appleby stand in latest transfer rankings?

In the most recent iteration of ESPN’s transfer ratings, both Anthony Duruji and Tyree Appleby were both featured on the rankings.

In the most recent iteration of ESPN’s transfer ratings, both Anthony Duruji, a Louisiana Tech transfer, and Tyree Appleby, a Cleveland State transfer, were both featured on the rankings.

Duruji and Appleby joined the Gators team prior to the start of the 2019-20 season, but each sat out the year in accordance with NCAA transfer policy. They are both eligible to play for Florida starting this fall.

Duruji, who averaged 12.2 points and 6.2 rebounds as a sophomore with the Bulldogs in 2019-20, is ranked as the No. 5 transfer on the list of spring sit-out transfers eligible to play in 2020-21. A tremendous athlete who has good size for a wing player at 6-foot-7, Duruji will likely compete for a starting spot this season. If he’s coming off the bench, he’s sure to play a significant role as Florida doesn’t have another player with his skillset.

Appleby, on the other hand, came from the Horizon League where he was a dominant force as a sophomore. He averaged 17.2 points and 5.6 assists, asserting himself as one of the best point guards in the conference. He’s ranked No. 26 on the list of transfers eligible this year, and he will likely assume Florida’s starting point guard spot this season. Time will tell if his production from the mid-majors will translate to the SEC.

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