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Parlour urges Arsenal to sign striker and winger before pursuing Tonali
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has advised the club to prioritise a striker and a left winger over a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, pointing to Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi as reasons midfield reinforcement is not the most pressing need.
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Real Madrid to activate Nico Paz buy-back clause within days despite election uncertainty
Real Madrid's presidential election between Florentino Perez and Enrique Riquelme has delayed several club decisions, including the José Mourinho appointment, but the buy-back of Como playmaker Nico Paz will proceed as planned within a two-week window.
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Arsenal reveal Emirates Stadium upgrade plans as Kroenke eyes 20-year overhaul
Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke and CEO Richard Garlick have outlined plans to significantly upgrade the Emirates Stadium, with increased capacity and improved facilities among the proposals. The announcement comes as the club celebrates its Premier League title win.
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Carrick's Brighton team selection signals Ugarte has no future at Manchester United
Manuel Ugarte was left unused as Manchester United beat Brighton 3-0 on Sunday, with caretaker manager Michael Carrick choosing Mason Mount, youth players, and even departing Tyrell Malacia ahead of the £50.8m midfielder.
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Rochdale's extraordinary season earns National Game Awards Team of the Year honour
Despite finishing runners-up to York City after a 112th-minute heartbreak on the final day, Rochdale claimed the Enterprise Team of the Year prize at The Non-League Paper's National Game Awards, capping a season in which they surpassed 100 points and won promotion via a dramatic penalty shootout at Wembley.
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Manchester City loanee Oliver Whatmuff wins National Game Goalkeeper of the Year at 17
Oliver Whatmuff, on loan from Manchester City, was named Goalkeeper of the Year at the National Game Awards after a standout season with Rochdale — including a decisive penalty shoot-out display in the play-off final that sealed the club's return to the Football League.
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Wenger backs Arsenal to win Champions League final against PSG in Budapest
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal 'deserve' to win Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, backing his former club to claim the trophy that eluded him in the 2006 final against Barcelona.
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Elche manager Eder Sarabia resigns after guiding club to La Liga survival
Eder Sarabia has stepped down as Elche manager days after securing the club's La Liga status on the final day of the season. The 40-year-old cited personal reasons, saying he wants to dedicate more time to his family after two years in charge.
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Man City grow confident of signing Elliot Anderson after United drop pursuit
Manchester United have walked away from a move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, unwilling to meet the £100m asking price. Manchester City, with incoming manager Enzo Maresca's backing, are now increasingly confident of securing the 23-year-old England international.
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Vinicius Junior says Real Madrid must open contract talks as 2027 deal runs down
Vinicius Junior has confirmed he wants to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career but acknowledged that formal contract negotiations are yet to begin, with his current deal expiring in 2027 and interest from Saudi Arabia and Manchester City reported.
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Mourinho backs Liverpool over Manchester United in greatest English club debate
José Mourinho, returning to Real Madrid for a second spell, has declared Liverpool the bigger club in England, citing their superior trophy haul and European pedigree over former employers Manchester United.
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Barcelona agree personal terms with Anthony Gordon in bid to hijack Bayern deal
Barcelona have reached a personal terms agreement with Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, 25, and submitted an opening offer of €70m as they look to complete a deal ahead of Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals. Newcastle have set a €92m asking price for the England international.
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Sevilla target Barcelona's Toni Fernandez as Sergio Ramos shapes transfer policy
Sevilla are pursuing 17-year-old Barcelona winger Toni Fernandez as their first signing of the Sergio Ramos era, according to reports in Spain. The La Masia talent is open to a move if a first-team pathway at Barcelona does not materialise this summer.
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World Cup 2026 group stage draw confirmed: England face Croatia, Scotland drawn with Brazil
The full 48-team World Cup 2026 group stage has been confirmed, with England placed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, while Scotland face Brazil, Morocco and Haiti in Group C. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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Manchester United paid £16.7m to sack Amorim as Ratcliffe cost-cuts lift operating profit
Manchester United's latest financial accounts reveal the club paid £16.7million to dismiss Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff in January. Despite that outlay, United posted an operating profit of £37.7million across the nine months to March 2026, reversing a £3.2million deficit from the same period a year earlier.
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Koeman names Depay and Jurrien Timber in Netherlands World Cup squad despite fitness doubts
Ronald Koeman has included injury-plagued striker Memphis Depay and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber in the Netherlands' World Cup squad, while Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong and veteran centre-back Stefan de Vrij miss out.
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Vinicius Junior admits Real Madrid lack dressing room leaders after Tchouameni-Valverde clash
Vinicius Junior has acknowledged that Real Madrid's current squad lacks the dressing room authority once provided by Modric, Kroos, Nacho and Carvajal, speaking candidly after a physical altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde earlier this month.
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Arsenal and PSG clash over Julián Álvarez as Gunners weigh Rogers and Kroupi alternatives
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are competing for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, with PSG having made a more direct offer matching the club's €125m asking price. The Gunners are simultaneously pursuing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi as potential additions.
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Manchester United paid £16.7m to sack Amorim as club posts £37.7m operating profit
Manchester United's latest accounts show the club spent £16.7 million dismissing Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff in January, yet still recorded an operating profit of £37.7 million over the nine months to March 2026.
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Barcelona open €92m talks with Newcastle for Anthony Gordon as striker search stalls
Barcelona have entered club-to-club negotiations with Newcastle United over a deal worth around £80m (€92m) for England winger Anthony Gordon, with the player reported to have already agreed personal terms with Hansi Flick's side.
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