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Rashford warned only Real Madrid can meet his wage demands after Barcelona loan
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has cautioned Marcus Rashford that his transfer options are narrowing fast, arguing that only Real Madrid can realistically match the Manchester United forward's salary expectations after Barcelona moved to sign Anthony Gordon instead.
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United poach Newcastle scout Busby and open talks for centre-back target ahead of World Cup window
Manchester United have recruited Newcastle technical scout Harvey Busby as lead national scout for their academy, while the club has also made contact over a centre-back described as 'the Harry Maguire' ahead of a busy summer transfer window.
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Newcastle target Real Betis winger Ezzalzouli to replace Anthony Gordon in £51m deal
Newcastle United have identified Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli as their primary target to fill the left-wing vacancy created by Anthony Gordon's £70m move to Barcelona. The 24-year-old Moroccan scored 15 goals and registered 13 assists in 45 appearances this season, though no formal offer has yet been made.
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Diomande leans toward Liverpool move as Jones-Dumfries swap talks emerge
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is reportedly favouring a Premier League move to Liverpool, who are also in discussions with Inter Milan over a potential swap involving Curtis Jones and Denzel Dumfries.
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Manchester United eye Waldemar Anton as Maguire successor while youth scout Busby joins from Newcastle
Manchester United have recruited Newcastle technical scout Harvey Busby as their new lead national youth scout, while Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton is again being linked with a move to Old Trafford as a long-term successor to Harry Maguire.
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Arsenal weighing seven players as makeweights in pursuit of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has identified Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as a summer priority, but Villa are expected to demand significant compensation — potentially including players such as Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri — for the 23-year-old, who is also attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Barcelona's £86.5m Alvarez bid puts Arsenal on alert as Richards names two more targets
Barcelona have confirmed a £86.5m offer for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, placing them in direct competition with Arsenal for the Argentina forward. Pundit Micah Richards has also urged the Gunners to sign a left winger and a central midfielder this summer.
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Pat Nevin urges Rashford to drop wage demands as Barcelona pivot to Gordon
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has warned Marcus Rashford that his transfer options are narrowing fast, with Barcelona now pursuing Anthony Gordon and only Real Madrid considered capable of meeting the 28-year-old's financial demands.
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Craig Bellamy backs Aaron Ramsey to become Wales manager after coaching start
Wales boss Craig Bellamy has publicly tipped Aaron Ramsey to succeed him as national team manager. The 35-year-old, who retired earlier this year, is already pursuing his UEFA Pro Licence and had a brief spell in charge of Cardiff City.
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Queiroz invokes presumption of innocence to justify Partey's Ghana selection
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended naming Thomas Partey in his squad to face Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday, saying the former Arsenal midfielder deserves the presumption of innocence while his rape trial remains pending.
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Arsenal offered chance to sign Rafael Leao as AC Milan winger seeks new challenge
Arsenal have been offered the opportunity to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao this summer, according to reports, with the Portugal international available for around £43 million after publicly confirming he wants to leave the club.
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Arsenal fan shaves off 57cm beard after nine-year Premier League title vow
Rafal Goral, 45, made a pledge in 2016 never to shave until Arsenal won the Premier League. After Mikel Arteta's side finally lifted the title, he cut off his 57cm beard at the club's victory parade in London.
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Rashford uninterested in Newcastle or Spurs move as Barcelona deadline approaches
Marcus Rashford is reportedly unwilling to join Newcastle United or Tottenham Hotspur this summer, even if Barcelona choose not to exercise their £26 million option to sign him permanently before their mid-June deadline.
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Müller questions Gordon's choice of Barcelona over Bayern Munich in £70m move
Thomas Müller has publicly questioned Anthony Gordon's decision to join Barcelona rather than Bayern Munich after the England winger completed a £70 million move from Newcastle this week, signing a five-year contract at Camp Nou.
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Laura Woods dismisses bias claims over Arsenal-focused Champions League final coverage
Presenter Laura Woods has pushed back against criticism that TNT Sports' Champions League final coverage between Arsenal and PSG was one-sided, arguing her Arsenal allegiance was no secret and that PSG figures received significant airtime throughout the broadcast.
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Southampton's Spygate written reasons expose pressure on junior staff to spy on rivals
A 39-page arbitration ruling has detailed how Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert orchestrated a systematic spying operation on Championship opponents Oxford, Ipswich and Middlesbrough, with junior analysts saying they felt coerced into conducting surveillance or risk losing their jobs.
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PSG beat Arsenal on penalties in Champions League final watched by 16 million via illegal streams
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Saturday's Champions League final, with illegal streams attracting 16.2 million views in the UK — more than double TNT Sports' own audience of around 7 million.
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Kevin Keegan plans farewell visit to Newcastle after stage four cancer diagnosis
Kevin Keegan, 74, has revealed he is planning a return to Newcastle United to say goodbye to supporters after disclosing his stage four cancer diagnosis at a public appearance at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House on Sunday.
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US states extend bar hours for World Cup as hospitality industry eyes late-night trade
Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington have all approved extended alcohol sales during the 2026 World Cup, with Philadelphia bars permitted to stay open until 4 am and some Kansas City venues until 5 am.
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Adidas planning commemorative fourth kit for Manchester United's 125th anniversary in 2027
Adidas are reportedly set to release a special fourth kit for Manchester United in 2027 to mark 125 years since the club adopted their iconic red, white and black colours, with two versions said to be in development — one in traditional red and one in 'Court Green' honouring the club's Newton Heath origins.
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