David Ornstein (@David

David Ornstein

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David Ornstein

@David_Ornstein

Football Correspondent, @TheAthleticFC

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Born August 28

Joined June 2009

David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jun 2, 2025
🚨 EXCL: Bryan Mbuemo decides he wants to join Man Utd & #MUFC now expected to open talks with Brentford in bid to sign 25yo forward this summer. Likes of #AFC #NUFC #THFC all interested but Cameroon int’l favours Old Trafford if deal agreed @TheAthleticFC
Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo wants to join Manchester United, clubs set to open talks
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jun 27, 2023
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal have tonight submitted a massive offer to West Ham for England midfielder Declan Rice. Proposal is for £100m + £5m in add-ons - would be a record for a British player as #AFC try to agree deal with #WHUFC for top target @TheAthleticFC
Arsenal submit improved Declan Rice offer worth up to £105m
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jul 18, 2025
🚨 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
Manchester United agree Bryan Mbeumo deal, medical expected this weekend
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jul 4, 2023
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal have reached total agreement with West Ham to sign Declan Rice. #WHUFC have now accepted #AFC payment structure on record £100m + £5m fee. 24yo England midfielder given permission to do medical & finalise personal terms @TheAthleticFC
Declan Rice given permission to undergo medical and finalise personal terms with Arsenal
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Aug 7, 2025
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United strike agreement in principle with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko. Deal for 22yo #RBLeipzig striker €76.5m + €8.5m. Slovenia international given permission to fly & do medical before completing #MUFC move @TheAthleticFC
Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United reach agreement with RB Leipzig for striker
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jun 18, 2024
Replying to @CentreTransfer
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jul 22, 2025
🚨 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
Arsenal on verge of total agreement for Viktor Gyokeres transfer from Sporting CP
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Aug 10, 2023
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign Harry Kane, sources in Germany indicate. #FCBayern proposal worth above €100m accepted by #THFC. 30yo has been leaning towards staying but must now make a decision @TheAthleticFC
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane offer accepted by Tottenham; striker must decide on transfer
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jul 5, 2023
🚨 Arsenal have now reached full agreement with Ajax to sign Jurrien Timber. Negotiations completed on fee of €40m + €5m in largely realistic bonuses. 22yo defender granted permission to undergo medical & finalise personal terms @TheAthleticFC #AFC #Ajax
Arsenal reach full agreement with Ajax to sign Jurrien Timber
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Aug 6, 2025
🚨 Manchester United closing in on deal to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. #RBLeipzig accepted €82.5m + €2.5m bid from Newcastle United but 22yo striker wants #MUFC. No club-to-club agreement yet but talks advancing towards conclusion @TheAthleticFC
Manchester United closing on Benjamin Sesko transfer from RB Leipzig
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Jun 29, 2023
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Mason Mount. Deal for 24yo England midfielder worth up to £60m (£55m + £5m adds). Permission given to do medical + finalise personal terms. Now to paperwork stage @TheAthleticFC
Manchester United reach Mason Mount agreement with Chelsea in deal worth up to £60m
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Aug 31, 2025
🚨 Newcastle United reach total agreement with Liverpool to sell Alexander Isak. Deal for 25yo striker worth £130m to #NUFC with solidarity, £125m cost to #LFC. Medical to be done on Monday before #DeadlineDay switch for Sweden international @TheAthleticFC
Liverpool complete Alexander Isak signing from Newcastle
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Aug 20, 2025
🚨 Arsenal reach agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze. Deal worth around expired £68m release clause - matching what #THFC were ready to pay. Personal terms close + 27yo plays for #CPFC on Thurs before #AFC medical @TheAthleticFC
Arsenal reach agreement in principle to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace
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David Ornstein
@David_Ornstein
Aug 10, 2023
🚨 Harry Kane has reached an agreement to join Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur. Personal terms in place for 30yo to sign a 4yr contract. England captain awaiting green light from #THFC to travel for medical + complete transfer @TheAthleticFC #FCBayern
Harry Kane granted approval from Tottenham to join Bayern Munich
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