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Woods backs Rashford to Arsenal move as Barcelona permanent deal stalls
Broadcaster Laura Woods said she would love to see Marcus Rashford join Arsenal this summer, as Barcelona appear reluctant to trigger the £26m option-to-buy clause in his loan agreement with Manchester United.
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Starmer urges TNT Sports to broadcast Arsenal vs PSG final for free
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly and privately pressed TNT Sports to make the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain free to watch in the UK — the first time the match has not been offered without a subscription since BT Sport acquired the rights a decade ago.
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Cafu backs Gabriel Magalhães to shine as Arsenal face PSG in Champions League final
Brazil legend Cafu has praised Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest, calling his qualities 'undeniable' and warning Luis Enrique's side to fear Arsenal as a collective threat.
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Leao reveals Man United affinity as AC Milan forward linked with £43m summer move
Rafael Leao has named Manchester United as his favourite Premier League club, citing idol Cristiano Ronaldo, as the AC Milan forward is linked with a cut-price £43m move amid interest from Chelsea, Barcelona, and Turkish clubs.
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Savinho's London trip and agent's Spurs like leave Man City in awkward position
Tottenham are pursuing Manchester City winger Savinho for a second successive summer, and the 22-year-old's social media activity is doing little to ease tensions. Sporting director Hugo Viana faces a straightforward sale on paper, but replacing the Brazilian adds pressure to an already demanding rebuild.
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Arda Guler reveals ongoing contact with Xabi Alonso amid Chelsea transfer links
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler has confirmed he is still messaging Xabi Alonso following the Spaniard's departure from the Bernabeu, fuelling speculation that Chelsea could pursue the 21-year-old Turkey international this summer.
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Hull City players reach Las Vegas after private jet delay threatened promotion trip
Hull City's squad finally arrived in Las Vegas for an owner-funded celebration trip after a private jet fault stranded them on the tarmac at Manchester Airport for several hours. The trip was promised by owner Acun Ilicali following Saturday's Championship play-off final win over Middlesbrough at Wembley.
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Jorgensen asks to leave Chelsea after being frozen out by Sanchez
Filip Jorgensen has requested a permanent exit from Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Danish goalkeeper made just 12 appearances in 2025/26 and faces an even narrower path to first-team football next season under Xabi Alonso.
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Garnacho axed from Argentina's World Cup squad after difficult Chelsea debut season
Alejandro Garnacho has been left out of Argentina's preliminary World Cup squad, compounding a troubled first season at Chelsea following his £40 million move from Manchester United last summer. The 21-year-old winger, who has eight senior caps, last represented the reigning world champions before his transfer.
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Rooney urges realism on United title talk despite Carrick's remarkable turnaround
Wayne Rooney has cautioned against expecting Manchester United to challenge for the Premier League title next season, despite the club finishing third under Michael Carrick after winning 12 of 17 matches since January.
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Arsenal target Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers in reported £80m summer move
Arsenal are understood to be pursuing Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta a firm admirer of the 23-year-old England international. The Gunners are reportedly prepared to bid around £80m for the Europa League winner.
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De Zerbi targets Baleba, Van Hecke and Verbruggen as Spurs plan Brighton raid
Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly pursuing three Brighton players — midfielder Carlos Baleba, defender Jan Paul van Hecke, and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen — as he begins reshaping Tottenham's squad after steering the club to Premier League survival.
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Iraola in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen as Crystal Palace push for decision
Andoni Iraola is weighing up a move to Bayer Leverkusen or Crystal Palace after leaving Bournemouth, with reports indicating he is in advanced talks with the German club while Palace are pressing for an answer before the end of the weekend.
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Agbonlahor reveals training-ground clash that preceded Roy Keane's Aston Villa exit
Gabriel Agbonlahor has described a heated training-ground confrontation with Roy Keane at Aston Villa in October 2014, claiming he stood his ground against the assistant manager — and that Keane left the club the following day.
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Garnacho left out of Argentina's World Cup preliminary squad after difficult Chelsea debut season
Alejandro Garnacho has been omitted from Argentina's preliminary World Cup squad, ending his hopes of featuring at this summer's tournament. The 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Manchester United for £40 million, has not represented the reigning world champions since a qualifying match 18 months ago.
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Man Utd agree £37m Ederson deal as Arsenal eye Rogers and Liverpool seek Salah replacement
Manchester United have agreed a £37m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while Arsenal are linked with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Liverpool search for a successor to Mohamed Salah following his confirmed Anfield departure.
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Tuchel's England call-up for Toney hands Manchester United a summer transfer opening
Thomas Tuchel's decision to include Ivan Toney in England's World Cup squad could reignite Manchester United's interest in the Al-Ahli striker, offering the club a chance to sign a proven finisher whose profile would be rehabilitated on the international stage.
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Agbonlahor claims standing up to Roy Keane in training triggered Villa exit
Gabriel Agbonlahor says a confrontation during an Aston Villa training session in October 2014 was the catalyst for Roy Keane's departure the following day. The former striker claims he told Keane directly that he was speaking to manager Paul Lambert, not him.
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Messi named in Argentina's World Cup squad despite hamstring scare at Inter Miami
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2025 World Cup after shaking off a hamstring concern sustained during Inter Miami's 6-4 MLS win over Philadelphia. The 38-year-old will captain Lionel Scaloni's side as they bid to defend their title, appearing at a sixth World Cup.
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Mateus Fernandes makes United his first choice as Rashford future grows uncertain
Manchester United are the preferred destination for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who is valued at around £60m, while Barcelona's pursuit of Anthony Gordon casts fresh doubt over whether Marcus Rashford will remain at the Catalan club beyond his loan spell.
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