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    The Premier League's three promoted sides have all bought goalkeepers this summer, including Ipswich bringing in 6'9" giant Kjell Scherpen. And that's notable, because one key lesson from recent seasons is something so basic that it probably shouldn’t need spelling out: If you
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    Arsenal have agreed a deal with Blackburn Rovers to sign youth forward Igor Tyjon. The Premier League champions have pursued the 18-year-old for several windows. Arsenal have made several bids for Tyjon, but Blackburn have been unwilling to sell, which led to a standoff.
    Arsenal agree deal with Blackburn Rovers to sign teenage forward Igor Tyjon (Gift Article)
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    Aston Villa have announced the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from West Ham United. The agreement is for a season-long loan deal with the option to buy which becomes an obligation if a number of conditions are met over the course of the campaign. More from @J_Tanswell and
    Aston Villa announce loan deal for West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Gift Article)
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    Brighton & Hove Albion have axed one of the taxi companies hired to transport players to and from home games after one of the drivers was spotted appearing to use an illegal substance in his car at the Amex Stadium. Police arrested the driver, and players were instead driven
    Brighton axe taxi firm after driver arrested for drug use (Gift Article)
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    What do the new Premier League financial rules mean for your club’s ambitions? Do the new rules benefit the ‘big six’? Is there now a glass ceiling for everyone else? @CWeatherspoon_ runs the numbers and finds that: ■ Had SCR rules been in place for the last 10 years, we

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