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Barcelona join Bayern Munich in pursuit of Newcastle's Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon is attracting serious interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, with Liverpool also long-term admirers of the Newcastle winger. The 25-year-old's valuation is reported at around £75 million but could rise sharply in a bidding war.

Football May 27

Man City lead race for Elliot Anderson as £100m deadline looms before World Cup

Manchester City are frontrunners to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, with Manchester United also interested but reluctant to enter a bidding war. Forest are holding out for more than £100m, and any deal must be struck before England depart for the World Cup on 1 June.

Football May 27

World Cup 2026 opens on June 11 as Mexico host South Africa at the Azteca

World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico face South Africa in the tournament's opening match. The expanded 48-team competition features 104 matches across the summer.

Football May 27

Arteta 'fully convinced' Arsenal can win Champions League final against PSG in Budapest

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal travel to Budapest on Thursday brimming with confidence after their first Premier League title since 2004, insisting he is certain the club can become European champions for the first time by beating holders PSG on Saturday.

Football May 27

Lewis family vow 'deep' change at Tottenham after second successive 17th-place finish

Tottenham's majority owners, the Lewis family, have accepted 'ultimate responsibility' for two consecutive 17th-place Premier League finishes and pledged significant investment to rebuild the club, days after Spurs survived relegation by two points on the final day of the season.

Football May 27

Barcelona join Bayern Munich in pursuit of Newcastle's Anthony Gordon

Barcelona have entered talks with Newcastle over Anthony Gordon, joining Bayern Munich in the race to sign the England international. The 25-year-old is valued at around £75 million, with Liverpool also long-term admirers.

Football May 27

Man City prioritise Elliot Anderson signing and rule out Enzo Fernandez move

Manchester City have no plans to sign Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez this summer despite his close relationship with incoming manager Enzo Maresca. Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson remains the club's primary transfer target as they look to reshape their midfield.

Football May 27

Luis Enrique's 11-from-12 finals record puts Arsenal on notice ahead of Champions League decider

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has won 11 of the 12 one-off club finals he has overseen, a run that spans Barcelona's treble era and PSG's dominant present. Arsenal must now find a way to become the rare exception when the two sides meet in Saturday's Champions League final.

Football May 27

West Ham retain Nuno Espirito Santo to lead Championship promotion bid

West Ham have confirmed Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as head coach after the club's relegation from the Premier League, with the board citing a run of 25 points from their final 17 matches as evidence of progress under the Portuguese.

Football May 27

Lewis family vows to rebuild Tottenham after second consecutive 17th-place finish

Tottenham's majority owners have written an open letter to supporters acknowledging they are "bitterly disappointed" with back-to-back 17th-place Premier League finishes and promising investment and deep structural change after Spurs survived relegation by just two points on the final day.

Football May 27

Michael O'Neill signs Northern Ireland deal until 2032 after rejecting Blackburn

Michael O'Neill has committed to Northern Ireland until 2032, signing a new long-term contract with the Irish FA just two weeks after turning down a permanent role at Blackburn Rovers following his successful stint keeping them in the Championship.

Football May 27

Atletico Madrid set pre-season deadline for Julian Alvarez transfer decision

Atletico Madrid have urged Julian Alvarez to resolve his future before La Liga kicks off in mid-August, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and PSG all linked to the Argentine forward. Diego Simeone has publicly suggested Alvarez has already made up his mind.

Football May 27

Di Maria says Van Gaal's relentless criticism made him hate Manchester United

Angel di Maria, Manchester United's then British-record £59.7m signing in 2014, has revealed that Louis van Gaal's constant focus on his mistakes — with no acknowledgement of what he did well — left him despising his time at Old Trafford.

Football May 27

Ederson, Tonali and Leao headline Manchester United's early summer transfer targets

Manchester United are turning their attention to the summer window after securing Champions League football. Atalanta midfielder Ederson leads a list of reported targets that also includes Newcastle's Sandro Tonali and AC Milan winger Rafael Leao.

Football May 27

Prince William reveals Princess Charlotte supports Chelsea, not Aston Villa

Prince William let slip that his 11-year-old daughter Princess Charlotte is a Chelsea supporter, not an Aston Villa fan like her father. The Prince of Wales made the admission while meeting schoolchildren in Cornwall.

Football May 27

Barcelona want Rashford permanently but seek discount on £26m buy option

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has approved a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, but the club are exploring ways to sign the Manchester United forward for less than the £26million option-to-buy fee in his loan agreement, which expires on June 15.

Football May 27

Bowen apologises to West Ham fans but sidesteps future amid relegation fallout

Jarrod Bowen has issued a public apology to West Ham supporters following the club's relegation to the Championship, calling Sunday the worst night of his career. The 29-year-old captain declined to address his future, with several Premier League clubs understood to be interested.

Football May 27

Rodri dances, Guardiola looks after Summerbee: the moments you missed at Man City's farewell party

Manchester City's Bank Holiday parade and celebration at Co-Op Live arena drew nearly 20,000 fans for Pep Guardiola's final farewell after ten seasons and twenty trophies. Rodri, Guardiola, and Antoine Semenyo provided some of the night's standout moments.

Football May 27

Barcelona overtake Bayern Munich in pursuit of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon

Barcelona have held direct talks with Anthony Gordon's representatives and communicated their interest to the player himself, who reportedly favours a move to the La Liga champions over Bayern Munich. Newcastle are asking for up to €90m for the 25-year-old.

Football May 27

Bruno Fernandes holds lengthy chat with Baleba as Ugarte hints at United exit

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was spotted in extended conversation with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after Sunday's final-day match, fuelling transfer speculation, while Manuel Ugarte admitted his debut season at Old Trafford had not gone to plan.

Football May 27