David Ornstein

@David_Ornstein

Football Correspondent, @TheAthleticFC

Joined June 2009

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 22

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal & Sporting CP on verge of total agreement for Viktor Gyokeres. €63.5 + €10m already struck but add-ons needed work - now finishing touches, conclusion imminent. #SportingCP striker wanted #AFC only; 5yr contract ready @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64912…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 22

🚨 Newcastle United make offer to Brentford for Yoane Wissa. Bid worth £25m rejected by #BrentfordFC but #NUFC pursuit ongoing + personal terms for 28yo forward no issue if moves evolves. Congo int’l back in London for talks with club bosses @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64862…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. Newcastle's pursuit of the 28-year-old forward is ongoing, while personal terms would be no problem.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 22

🚨 EXCL: Granit Xhaka informs Bayer Leverkusen he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue. Agreement now in place between 32yo & #SAFC. #Bayer04 asked by Switzerland midfielder to close deal rapidly. Negotiations ongoing @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/65080…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The 32-year-old is prioritising a move to Regis Le Bris’ men over other suitors.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 22

🚨 Manchester United transfer focus now on areas including No9. Recent enquiries for Ekitike + Gyokeres. Sesko, Watkins, Jackson on list but not actively pursuing; can change if prices reduce. #MUFC currently working more on other candidates @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/65060…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. Our team of dedicated writers take you inside the transfer market to explain the deals being worked on across Europe and beyond

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 21

🚨 Liverpool reach agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike. £79m (£69m fixed, £10m bonuses based on success for #LFC & 23yo forward). Below €95m+ #SGE targeted. 6yr contract. Medical then join tour. W/ @SebSB @JamesPearceLFC @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/65041…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The outline of an agreement was reached between the clubs on Saturday, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 19

🚨 Outline agreement between Liverpool & Eintracht Frankfurt for transfer of Hugo Ekitike to #LFC. Work needed to formally get it done; expected next day or so. If all add-ons met #SGE anticipate club-record sale (currently €95m). W/ @SebSB @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64994…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The 23-year-old registered 22 goals and 12 assists last term for Eintracht and was named in the Bundesliga team of the season.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 19

🚨 Barcelona set to pay whole Marcus Rashford salary as part of proposed transfer from Manchester United. Impending loan + option to buy includes 100% wage coverage by #FCBarcelona as all parties work to finalise deal for 27yo #MUFC attacker @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/60776…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The idea has been agreed to by United and although it is not yet a done deal, talks between all parties are now at the final stages.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 19

🚨 Barcelona advancing on deal to sign Marcus Rashford from Man Utd. Offer via intermediaries loan + buy option. #MUFC have agreed - not done but final stages. Flick approves 27yo England int’l; suits #FCBarcelona on football/financial level @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/60776…

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 18

🚨 Bryan Mbeumo expected to undergo medical this weekend ahead of completing transfer from Brentford to Manchester United. Agreement reached between #MUFC & #BrentfordFC today after weeks of negotiations - deal for 25yo worth maximum of £71m @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64998…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The deal comprises an initial £65m fee, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 18

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United reach agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo. Deal between clubs struck at £65m guaranteed + up to £6m add-ons. 4 instalments. 26yo forward only wanted #MUFC & move from #BrentfordFC now being finalised @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64998…

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 17

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United make improved bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. New offer for 26yo forward worth £65m fixed + £5m add-ons. #MUFC awaiting #BrentfordFC response as they work to close deal for Cameroon int’l & top target @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64569…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The latest proposal is awaiting a response from the London club.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 17

🚨 Liverpool advancing in talks to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Negotiations for 23yo #SGE forward progressing on package worth in excess of €80m. France youth int’l wants #LFC so personals no issue. W/ @SebSB @JamesPearceLFC @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64987…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The proposed package to sign the 23-year-old striker is in excess of €80million (£69.2m; $92.7m).

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 17

🚨 Newcastle exploring move to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford after cooling Hugo Ekitike interest. No #NUFC / #BrentfordFC contact yet but expected soon + personal terms also need to be agreed. Availability & price may depend on Mbeumo case @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64993…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The north east club are yet to contact Brentford but that is expected soon.

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Megan Feringa@megan_feringa · Jul 16

Excl: All agreements signed between Liverpool and Arsenal for world record £1.1m transfer of Canada forward Olivia Smith. Personal terms agreed. Deal set to be announced imminently. History in the making. Full story @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64084…

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 16

🚨 Liverpool contact Eintracht Frankfurt over possible move for Hugo Ekitike. #LFC working on 23yo #SGE forward, having also approached Newcastle for Alexander Isak. #NUFC want to keep 25yo + Ekitike interest ongoing. W/ @SebSB @ChrisDHWaugh @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64937…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. Newcastle remain interested in Ekitike, having seen a €75m bid for the forward turned down.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 15

🚨 EXCL: Leeds United strike agreement in principle with Newcastle United to sign Sean Longstaff. Deal for 27yo midfielder (in last 12 months of #NUFC terms) worth £12m + £3m achievable add-ons. Significant recruit for #LUFC before PL return @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64796…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. As an academy graduate, Longstaff wanted his boyhood team to be compensated rather than face losing him as a free agent next summer.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 15

🚨 Arsenal in final stages of talks over new contract for Ethan Nwaneri. Major interest from PL/abroad but 18yo always prioritised staying at boyhood club. No game time demands during discussions. Set for more central role. Big boost to #AFC @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64958…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The England Under-21 international’s priority was always to stay at the club he joined aged eight, despite major interest from others.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 15

🚨 Liverpool make approach to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. #LFC say no formal bid + well aware #NUFC stance has always been: not for sale. But communicated interest in deal for 25yo Sweden international worth in region of £120m @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/64950…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The Premier League champions have communicated their interest to do a deal in the region of £120m.

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David Ornstein@David_Ornstein · Jul 15

🚨 Bayern Munich submit official bid to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool. #FCBayern proposal worth €67.5m; rejected immediately today. #LFC value at €100m+ but informed suitors no plans to sell. Colombia int’l has made clear he wants to leave @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/63301…

David_Ornstein's tweet card. The €67.5million (£58.6m) proposal was immediately rejected by the Premier League champions.

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