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Thursday Kickoff: Chicharito set for West Ham, Juventus confirm De Sciglio, and more

Long-rumored, and long-awaited, star Mexican forward Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez is set for his Premier League return.

The 29-year-old Chicharito is set to jump back to the Premier League from Bayern Leverkusen, joining West Ham on a €16-18 million transfer. (REPORT)

Juventus confirmed the capture of Italian international fullback Mattia De Sciglio from Serie A rivals AC Milan. The 24-year-old move for a reported €12 million. (REPORT)

As Monaco makes the capture of Fabinho difficult for Manchester United, the Red Devils have turned to another Ligue 1 fullback. United are reportedly targeting Paris-Saint Germain’s Serge Aurier on a £25 million deal. (REPORT)

Despite an official apology from Liverpool to Southampton over the Merseyside clubs pursuit of Virgil van Dijk, the move may not be dead. Van Dijk has reportedly asked Southampton to let him complete the move. (REPORT)

The Confederation of African Football is set to make several big changes to the Africa Cup of Nations, most notably a shift in the calendar from January-February to June-July and an increase to 24 teams. (REPORT)

The Djibouti FA hopes to compete in the revamped tournament with an entirely revamped squad. The federation dissolved the current national team to stop poor results, and will now focus on promising youngsters.(REPORT)

WEDNESDAY REWIND

SBI Question of the Day: Who is the biggest All-Star snub? (READ)

MLS visit to Charlotte ‘productive’ despite cancelled meetings with city officials. (READ)

North Carolina FC announces stadium location, releases renderings during MLS visit. (READ)

SBI MLS Power Rankings: Week 19. (READ)

Late own goal leads Costa Rica past Panama, into Gold Cup semis. (READ)

USMNT overcomes rocky start to top El Salvador in Gold Cup quarterfinal. (READ)

SBI USMNT Man of the Match: Omar Gonzalez. (READ)

El Salvador biting antics add new layer to the bizarre world of CONCACAF. (READ)

Must-See Goal: Kyle Beckerman. (READ)

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