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United close in on Baleba for £65m as left-back pursuit of Lewis Hall moves centre stage
Manchester United are set to complete the £65m signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, their third midfield addition of the summer. Attention is expected to turn immediately to Newcastle's Lewis Hall, identified as the club's primary left-back target.
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Giresse appeals to authorities to save Girondins from exclusion
An absolute legend of Girondins de Bordeaux with 592 appearances and 181 goals, Alain Giresse speaks out to defend the club's reinstatement after its exclusion from national championships, as an emergency appeal is expected before the Paris Court.
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Freed by Monaco after 115 minutes, Pogba chooses between MLS and Saudi Arabia
Mutually released from his AS Monaco contract after just 115 minutes of play across six matches, Paul Pogba is studying offers from MLS and Saudi Pro League, according to Fabrizio Romano. His decision is expected in the coming days.
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Zirkzee's move to Napoli stalls as United wait on Serie A club to clear space
Manchester United's attempt to sell Joshua Zirkzee to Napoli has hit a delay, with the Italian club needing to offload a player before they can pursue the Dutch forward. The 25-year-old scored just five Premier League goals across two seasons at Old Trafford.
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United submit £65m Baleba bid as Arsenal refuse to rule out Lewis-Skelly sale
Manchester United have lodged a £60m opening bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with £5m in add-ons, while Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick declined to rule out selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly if the right opportunity arose.
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AJ Auxerre pays tribute to François Patriat, senator and devoted club supporter
François Patriat, a senator close to Emmanuel Macron and passionate supporter of AJ Auxerre, died Wednesday at age 83. The Burgundy club will pay tribute to him before hosting Angers on August 29 at Abbé-Deschamps.
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Can Pavard return to France under Zidane? Ménès has doubts
Absent from France selections since November 2024, Benjamin Pavard could benefit from Zinédine Zidane's arrival to rejoin the national team. However, consultant Pierre Ménès tempers the Inter Milan defender's hopes.
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Curtis Jones set for £30m Inter Milan exit as Gakpo's £70m Spurs move edges closer
Liverpool are closing in on two significant departures before the September 1 deadline. Curtis Jones has reportedly had a £30m fee agreed with Inter Milan, while Cody Gakpo's potential £70m switch to Tottenham remains firmly on the table.
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Man City academy keeper Chabot signs from Angers as Gray nears Wigan loan
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old French goalkeeper Max Chabot from Angers, while academy midfielder Charlie Gray is closing in on a season-long loan move to League One side Wigan Athletic.
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Rashford swaps No. 10 for No. 14 among nine Manchester United squad number changes for 2026/27
Marcus Rashford has moved from No. 10 to No. 14 following his return from a loan spell at Barcelona, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens inherits the No. 1 shirt. Seven academy players have also received lower numbers ahead of the new Premier League season.
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Benzema at odds with Inzaghi at Al-Hilal, €123M termination blocks everything
Relations between Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi have deteriorated sharply, prompting thoughts of departure. However, the French striker refuses to leave without full contract termination worth an estimated €123 million.
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Why Manchester United should move fast to sign Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer
Arsenal have signalled they would consider selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly for as little as £45m, and Manchester United's need for depth at left-back and in midfield makes him a compelling target.
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Man United close in on £60m Baleba deal as Arsenal leave Lewis-Skelly door open
Manchester United have submitted a £60m opening bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with talks described as 'closing in' on a deal. Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has also refused to rule out selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has been offered to United and Chelsea.
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Arsenal prioritise Nwaneri loan as Gunners target two Manchester United youngsters
Arsenal want to keep Ethan Nwaneri on a loan basis rather than sell the 19-year-old permanently before the September 1 deadline. The club are also pursuing deals for Manchester United teenagers James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye.
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Conspiracy Theories at 2026 World Cup: AFA Chief Denounces Month of "Lies and Manipulation"
A month after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, AFA president Chiqui Tapia strongly condemned accusations of match-fixing against his players, demanding public apologies.
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Duran's double fires Celtic to 3-0 first-leg lead over LASK in Champions League play-off
Colombian forward Camilo Duran scored twice as Celtic beat LASK 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off at Celtic Park, giving Martin O'Neill's side a commanding advantage ahead of next week's second leg in Linz.
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Ferdinand backs Arsenal to retain Premier League title after £51m Konsa signing
Rio Ferdinand says Arsenal's £51m deal for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa is 'an absolute steal' and has convinced him Mikel Arteta's side will win back-to-back Premier League titles in 2026/27.
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Unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes: Rennes hosts PSG instead
The LFP decided on Wednesday to swap the Ligue 1 opening match between PSG and Rennes after deeming the Parc des Princes pitch unsafe for players. The match will be held at Roazhon Park this Sunday, August 23 at 8:45 p.m.
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Kang-in Lee breaks deadlock for Atlético against Malaga, Baena seals the win
Atlético Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over promoted Malaga on Wednesday, thanks to a goal from Kang-in Lee in the 70th minute and a free kick from Alex Baena in the 85th. The Colchoneros provisionally climb to the podium in La Liga.
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Ederson says he 'doesn't know what happened' after knee concern ended £39m Man United move
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has spoken publicly for the first time about his failed transfer to Manchester United this summer, saying he remains baffled after a knee issue discovered during his medical caused the Reds to walk away from a £39m deal.
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