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Manchester United submit £65m bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba to bolster midfield

Manchester United have made a £60m plus £5m add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, as they push to complete a third midfield signing before the transfer deadline.

Napoli stall on Nicolas Jackson deal leaving Chelsea's summer plans in limbo

Chelsea's hopes of selling Nicolas Jackson this summer have stalled after Napoli delayed opening formal negotiations, with the Serie A club needing to offload Noa Lang before committing funds to a new striker.

Cherki 'chaotic' according to his executives: how Manchester City overcame its doubts

A documentary series reveals that sporting director Hugo Viana and chief executive Ferran Soriano harboured serious reservations about the mentality of Rayan Cherki before validating his transfer for €36.5 million in June 2025.

Mourinho reveals Rodri's doubts over Real Madrid sealed his Barcelona move

Jose Mourinho has confirmed he held talks with Rodri over a move to Real Madrid but cooled his interest after the Spain midfielder expressed reservations, paving the way for Barcelona to sign the World Cup-winning captain from Manchester City.

Manchester United agree personal terms with Baleba in £65m Brighton deal

Manchester United have agreed a five-year contract with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the 22-year-old Cameroonian set to sign until 2031. A club-to-club fee of around £60m plus £5m in add-ons is the final hurdle remaining.

Rashford mentors United youngsters as permanent Barcelona move fades and Old Trafford stay grows likelier

Marcus Rashford is working in a mentor role with Manchester United prospects JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey, impressing club chiefs. With Barcelona opting against a £26m permanent deal, the 28-year-old looks increasingly likely to remain at Old Trafford.

Arsenal target Igor Tyjon formally requests Blackburn release to force £1m Gunners move

Eighteen-year-old England youth striker Igor Tyjon has formally asked Blackburn Rovers to de-register him so he can join Arsenal, who have offered £1m plus a further £2m upfront for the teenager.

PSG Loses Out at Last Minute, Zion Suzuki Joins Aston Villa

Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has signed for Aston Villa on Wednesday after a deal with Paris fell through at the last minute. The exorbitant demands of his agents caused the PSG transfer to collapse.

BBC drops six long-serving Match of the Day pundits and names four replacements for 2025/26

Martin Keown, Dion Dublin, Shay Given, Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Theo Walcott have all been cut from Match of the Day's rotating pundit roster, with Ashley Young, Robbie Keane, Toby Alderweireld and Thomas Frank brought in as replacements.

Manchester United close in on £60m Carlos Baleba deal to complete midfield rebuild

Manchester United have made a £60m bid, plus £5m in add-ons, for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as manager Michael Carrick seeks a third midfield signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

BBC seals deal to broadcast 38 Serie A matches live on free-to-air TV

Pogba leaves AS Monaco after just one year and 115 minutes of play

AS Monaco and Paul Pogba have terminated their contract by mutual agreement, one year after the 2018 World Cup winner signed. Hampered by injuries, the midfielder played only 115 minutes in the AS Monaco shirt.

Mourinho dismisses failed Rodri transfer: "His doubts sowed doubt in me"

José Mourinho has reacted bluntly to Rodri's choice to join FC Barcelona for €70 million rather than Real Madrid, claiming that the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner's hesitations convinced him to move on.

Everton CEO confirms ongoing contact with Grealish as City future stays unresolved

Everton CEO Angus Kinnear has revealed the club remains in contact with Jack Grealish following his injury-hit loan spell last season, though the 30-year-old is still contracted to Manchester City until next summer.

Thomas Frank, Robbie Keane and Ashley Young among four new Match of the Day pundits for 2024-25

The BBC has confirmed four new additions to its Match of the Day pundit roster for the new Premier League season. Former Brentford manager Thomas Frank, ex-Spurs striker Robbie Keane, recently retired Ashley Young and former Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld will all feature alongside established names including Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.

Musiala reveals absence seizure diagnosis after collapsing twice in four days for Bayern

Jamal Musiala collapsed for the second time in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly against Heidenheim on Tuesday, later disclosing he has been diagnosed with treatable absence seizures caused by a neurological dysfunction. Harry Kane was widely praised for quickly shielding his team-mate while medical staff attended to him.

Dalot predicts Manchester United are building 'something special' under Carrick

Diogo Dalot has expressed confidence that Michael Carrick is constructing a trophy-contending squad at Old Trafford, with United set to open their Premier League campaign against Hull at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.

Rashford mentoring United youngsters as permanent return grows more likely

Marcus Rashford has 'seriously impressed' Manchester United chiefs by taking young prospects JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey under his wing, with sources suggesting the chances of him staying beyond the summer are increasing daily.

Zidane reveals his first France squad on September 17 for the Nations League

Appointed as France manager to replace Didier Deschamps, Zinédine Zidane will announce his first squad on September 17, 2026, before a training camp at Clairefontaine and two away matches against Turkey and Belgium.

Philippe Diallo set to officially oppose Infantino ahead of 2027 FIFA election

The French Football Federation is expected to soon join the camp of opponents to Gianni Infantino. According to journalist Daniel Riolo, Philippe Diallo will clarify his position at the Executive Committee meeting on September 8, less than six months before FIFA's presidential election.