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Dugarry slams Alvarez after failed Barcelona push: "Idiots!"
Christophe Dugarry harshly criticized Julian Alvarez and his entourage for their mishandling of the transfer saga. The Argentine, booed by Atlético Madrid supporters after publicly expressing his desire to join FC Barcelona, has still not secured a move a week before the transfer window closes.
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Man United target Lewis Hall U-turn as Zirkzee £40m exit nears end of window
Manchester United are pursuing a late move for Newcastle's Lewis Hall despite the club insisting he is not for sale, while Joshua Zirkzee edges closer to a £40m departure with Napoli, Aston Villa and Juventus all interested.
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Chelsea eye Rashford as United face £38.5m asking price for Balde after Hull defeat
Manchester United are scrambling for reinforcements before the September 1 deadline after losing their Premier League opener to Hull City. Chelsea are monitoring Marcus Rashford, while a permanent deal for Barcelona's Alejandro Balde could cost up to £38.5 million.
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Liverpool close in on £111m-£128m Barcola deal as PSG agreement nears deadline
Liverpool are reportedly nearing an agreement with PSG for winger Bradley Barcola, with L'Equipe claiming the Reds are confident their final offer will be accepted before the September 1 transfer deadline. A fee between £111m and £128m is said to be capable of sealing the move.
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Arsenal close in on Julian Alvarez as £85m Martinelli and Nwaneri exits near
Arsenal are edging toward a club-record move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, with the expected £85m departures of Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri set to fund the deal before the transfer window closes.
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United target left-back after Baleba signing as Zirkzee loan and Collyer exit loom
Manchester United have completed the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton and are now pursuing a left-back before the September 1 deadline, with Alejandro Balde among the options. Joshua Zirkzee has attracted Juventus interest, while Toby Collyer is set to depart.
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Allardyce hails Tielemans as an 'absolute bargain' after Manchester United's £35m signing
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has rated Youri Tielemans' move to Manchester United a 9/10, calling the £35m midfielder a 'steal' given his Premier League experience at Leicester and Aston Villa.
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Barthez Grabbed Lang by the Neck After a Failed Panenka at Training
Steven Lang, a former young player at FC Nantes, recounts how Fabien Barthez physically grabbed and insulted him during a training session in 2006-2007 after he attempted a Panenka in front of the World Cup winner.
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Mourinho confirms Endrick injury and absence for Real Sociedad clash
José Mourinho announced that Endrick, sidelined since August 13 with tendinitis close to a muscle problem, will miss Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad. The length of his unavailability remains undetermined.
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Chelsea weigh late Rashford move as United eye Balde for £38.5m
Chelsea are considering a late swoop for Marcus Rashford, though any deal hinges on prior sales. Meanwhile, Manchester United have been quoted £38.5m for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with a loan alternative also on the table.
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Arsenal close in on four academy signings as Martinelli nears £50m Al-Hilal exit
Arsenal are finalising moves for four young talents, including two free transfers from Manchester United, while Gabriel Martinelli edges closer to a club-record £50m sale to Al-Hilal after being pushed out of Mikel Arteta's plans.
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Rooney calls for Shaw and Santos to be dropped as United host Ipswich
Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to make two changes to Manchester United's starting line-up for Sunday's Premier League home game against Ipswich, after the Red Devils opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull.
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Celtic squander four-goal aggregate lead to crash out of Champions League in Linz
Celtic suffered one of their worst European nights as LASK overturned a 4-0 aggregate deficit to win 5-1 in extra time in Linz, eliminating the Scottish champions from the Champions League qualifying play-offs 5-4 on aggregate.
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Xavi vows to restore Dutch attacking identity after World Cup disappointment
Xavi Hernandez was unveiled as Netherlands head coach on Tuesday, pledging to move away from the defensive approach that saw Oranje exit the World Cup on penalties against Morocco. The 46-year-old former Barcelona and Spain midfielder was third choice for the role after Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot both declined.
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Fernandes reveals he voted for an Arsenal player before winning PFA Player of the Year himself
Bruno Fernandes claimed the PFA Men's Player of the Year award on Tuesday after a record-breaking season in which he set a new Premier League assists mark of 21, helping Manchester United finish third and qualify for the Champions League.
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Dembélé sidelined for five days by PSG ahead of Lille clash
Paris Saint-Germain announced Wednesday that Ousmane Dembélé will rest for five days. The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, substituted at half-time against Rennes, will miss Friday's trip to Lille in Ligue 1.
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Enzo Fernandez ready to force £120m move to Manchester City despite Chelsea deadline
Manchester City are preparing a formal £120m bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before next Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the 25-year-old Argentina international keen on a reunion with manager Enzo Maresca at the Etihad.
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Fernandes completes individual treble with PFA Player of the Year after record 21 assists
Bruno Fernandes has swept all three major individual awards this season after being voted PFA Player of the Year by his peers, capping a record-breaking 2025/26 campaign in which he registered 21 Premier League assists — the most in the competition's history.
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Sabah FK, founded in 2017, crashes UEFA Champions League and could face PSG
Founded in 2017 and crowned Azerbaijan champions for the first time this season, Sabah FK secured their UEFA Champions League qualification on Tuesday after an epic extra-time victory against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. PSG has never faced an Azerbaijani club.
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Bruno Fernandes claims PFA Player of the Year to complete double after record-breaking Premier League season
Bruno Fernandes has been voted PFA Players' Player of the Year, completing a double with his Football Writers' Association award after registering 21 Premier League assists — a new all-time record — during Manchester United's improved 2025-26 campaign.
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