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Flick keeps Raphinha's No. 9 future open after Barcelona down Athletic Club
Hansi Flick refused to commit to Raphinha as Barcelona's permanent No. 9 after a 2-0 win over Athletic Club, in which the Brazilian scored his third goal in two games. The coach also singled out teenage debutant Xavi Espart for a standout display on the left wing.
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Grealish absent again as City face Palace with future still unresolved
Jack Grealish and Matheus Nunes were both absent as Manchester City travelled to Selhurst Park for their Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. Grealish's omission comes amid growing speculation over a permanent or loan exit before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Van Dijk calls last season 'unacceptable' and sets four demands ahead of Forest opener
Virgil van Dijk has described Liverpool's fifth-place Premier League finish under Arne Slot as 'unacceptable' and warned that adapting to new manager Andoni Iraola's methods will take time, ahead of Saturday's home game against Nottingham Forest.
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Gouiri in Tottenham and Naples' sights, OM demands €25-30m
After scoring a brace on the opening day of Ligue 1, Amine Gouiri has attracted the attention of Tottenham and Naples. OM, forced to trim its wage bill before September 1st, is demanding between €25 and €30 million for its striker.
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Valencia in advanced talks to sign Harvey Elliott on loan as Liverpool exit looms
Valencia have made a formal approach to Liverpool for Harvey Elliott, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the 22-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the Spanish club. The midfielder is one of three offers on the table as his Anfield career appears to be winding down.
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Ibrahim Mbaye leaves PSG for Aston Villa for €55 million
According to The Athletic, Aston Villa has reached a principle agreement with PSG for the transfer of Ibrahim Mbaye, valued at €55 million including bonuses. The 18-year-old Senegalese winger is expected in Birmingham to sign his contract.
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Brighton keep Kadioglu as United's £40m left-back pursuit hits a wall
Manchester United's reported interest in Brighton's Ferdi Kadioglu has stalled after the Turkish international returned to the Seagulls' squad, with Brighton showing no sign of selling the left-back they value at £40 million.
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Arsenal weigh late Rashford loan as £50m Martinelli sale leaves attacking gap
Arsenal are considering a loan move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford after Gabriel Martinelli's £50m departure to Al Hilal, with their primary target Julian Alvarez proving difficult to secure from Atletico Madrid.
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Simeone vows to reintegrate Alvarez as Atletico block Barcelona move and Arsenal wait
Diego Simeone says he is ready to welcome Julian Alvarez back into the Atletico Madrid squad after the club issued a second public statement refusing to sell the Argentine striker to Barcelona, leaving Arsenal as the leading suitors.
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Spalletti sets record straight and reaffirms total confidence in Kolo Muani
After remarks deemed harsh toward Randal Kolo Muani following his poor performance against Frosinone, Luciano Spalletti clarified his position at a press conference, assuring that Juventus had 'total confidence' in their new striker.
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Rashford rejects Fenerbahce and commits to Man Utd future under Michael Carrick
Marcus Rashford has turned down interest from Fenerbahce and is set to remain at Manchester United for the 2026/27 season, with interim boss Michael Carrick praising the forward's attitude and sharpness in training.
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Villa sign PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye for £46.5m, ending Leao pursuit
Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to sign PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye for €55m (£46.5m), effectively ending their interest in AC Milan's Rafael Leao. The 18-year-old Senegalese international fills the same left-sided attacking role Leao would have occupied.
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Manchester United sell academy graduate Collyer to West Brom in £7.6m deal
Manchester United have agreed to sell midfielder Toby Collyer to West Bromwich Albion for an initial £3m, with add-ons that could take the deal to £7.6m. The 22-year-old academy product made 13 first-team appearances before losing his place following United's summer midfield overhaul.
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Balerdi set to leave: Roma finalizes recruitment with OM
Booed by Marseille supporters in the last warm-up match, Leonardo Balerdi is about to join AS Roma. The two clubs are meeting to seal the deal, according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla.
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Sunderland's €35m bid for Payet: Galtier's Olympique Marseille faces tough choice on Paieshow
Sunderland has tabled a €35 million offer for Brazilian winger Igor Paieshow, but Olympique Marseille sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has not ruled out keeping the 26-year-old despite severe financial pressure from UEFA and French financial authorities.
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Barcelona renew contact with FC Twente for Nijstad as Cortés departs for Antwerp
Barcelona have re-established contact with FC Twente over 18-year-old defender Ruud Nijstad, with a late transfer window bid possible after Álvaro Cortés sealed a move to Royal Antwerp.
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Manchester United sell Toby Collyer to West Brom in deal worth up to £7.6m
Manchester United have agreed to sell midfielder Toby Collyer to Championship side West Brom in a deal worth an initial £3m, rising to £7.6m with add-ons, with United retaining a 40% sell-on clause.
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Alonso demands 'desire to play' as Chelsea weigh £120m Fernandez exit before deadline
Xabi Alonso has hinted at Enzo Fernandez's uncertain Chelsea future after omitting the midfielder from the squad to face Luton, with the club open to a sale before Tuesday's transfer deadline — but only if a replacement can be secured.
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Chelsea demand £130m British record to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City
Manchester City are pushing to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before Tuesday's transfer deadline, but Chelsea are holding out for a British record fee of around £130m and need to secure replacements first.
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Second-toughest draw for Lens in Champions League return
Back in the Champions League, RC Lens has drawn a formidable group: Manchester City, Liverpool and Leipzig are among its opponents. According to Opta, the Sang et Or received the second-most difficult schedule of the 36 clubs competing in the league phase.
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