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Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal and sign Colombian teen Orozco in double midfield move
Manchester United have reached a £35m agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, while 17-year-old Colombian prospect Cristian Orozco is set to join from Fortaleza CEIF next month after turning 18.
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Nathan Ake faces Man City exit with one year left on contract after Netherlands snub
Nathan Ake's future at Manchester City is in doubt as the 31-year-old defender enters the final year of his contract and finds himself an unused substitute for the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up win over Uzbekistan.
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Manchester United weigh up free transfer for Darlow as Onana future remains uncertain
Manchester United are exploring a free transfer for Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow this summer as they look to reshape their goalkeeping department, with doubts also lingering over André Onana's long-term future at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United to face AC Milan, PSG and Atletico Madrid in five-country pre-season tour
Manchester United have confirmed a six-game pre-season schedule spanning five countries, culminating in a friendly against AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, on 15 August — days before the new Premier League season begins.
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Carrick revival rescues Mainoo from Napoli loan and earns England World Cup place
Kobbie Mainoo went from seeking a mid-season loan to Napoli in January to earning a place in England's 26-man World Cup squad, after Michael Carrick's arrival at Manchester United transformed his season.
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Micah Richards defends Roy Keane after Bruno Fernandes spat, citing United's fallen standards
Micah Richards says Roy Keane holds no personal grudge against Bruno Fernandes but cannot accept Manchester United players celebrating top-four finishes as an achievement, given the club's historic standards.
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Ian Wright slams 'World Cup of chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned the build-up to the 2026 World Cup after Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport by US Customs and Border Protection, the latest in a series of entry denials affecting fans, players, officials, and journalists.
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Al Nassr and Al Hilal ready to offer €80m and quadruple Raphinha's salary
According to Mundo Deportivo, Al Nassr and Al Hilal are willing to spend €80 million to sign Raphinha, who is under contract with FC Barcelona until 2028, offering him a salary four times higher than his current deal.
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Man United revive £100m Elliot Anderson pursuit despite City's rival bid
Manchester United have reversed course on Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe now willing to meet the 23-year-old's wage demands despite a competing offer from Manchester City and a £100m asking price.
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Algeria vs Bolivia Friendly to Be Played Behind Closed Doors with No TV Coverage
Algeria face Bolivia on Wednesday at 22:00 in Kansas City for their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup, but the match will be held behind closed doors for security reasons and will not be broadcast on any channel.
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Casemiro recommends Ederson to Man United as £39m deal nears decisive meeting
Departing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has reportedly advised the club to sign Atalanta's Ederson as his replacement, with a decisive meeting between the two clubs scheduled for Tuesday over a deal worth up to £39million.
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Martinelli apologises to Bradley after shoving injured Liverpool defender off the pitch
Gabriel Martinelli has issued a public apology and messaged Conor Bradley directly after manhandling the Liverpool defender as he lay injured on the turf during Arsenal's 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Thursday. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches with a knee brace.
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Manchester United seal all-European pre-season as AC Milan clash confirmed for Wroclaw finale
Manchester United will face AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland on August 15 to close out a six-game pre-season schedule played entirely in Europe — the first time the club have stayed on the continent for a full summer tour since 2002.
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Olise Deemed Untransferable by Bayern Unless Offered €222 Million
Real Madrid is prepared to submit a €150 million offer for Michael Olise, but Bayern Munich is demanding over €200 million — or more than the €222 million PSG spent on Neymar in 2017.
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Barcelona's Nou Camp debt crisis threatens to derail Rashford's permanent move from Man Utd
Barcelona must decide by June 15 whether to trigger a £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford, but a spiralling Nou Camp renovation budget has left the club struggling to raise the funds — with Manchester United unwilling to accept a second loan.
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Ian Wright brands World Cup 2026 'chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned FIFA and the United States over the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was turned away at Miami International Airport despite holding valid travel documents and being named in the tournament's official officiating roster.
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Neymar shows 'good progress' in recovery race to face Morocco at World Cup opener
Brazil's all-time leading scorer is making encouraging strides in his recovery from a calf injury, with the Brazilian Football Confederation confirming he remains on track ahead of their World Cup group opener against Morocco on 13 June.
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Knee injury: Ezzalzouli hopes to return for Morocco's second World Cup match
Abde Ezzalzouli, Betis Sevilla winger, suffered a right knee ligament sprain during Morocco's warm-up match against Norway (1-1) on Sunday. He is expected to miss Morocco's opening World Cup fixture against Brazil on June 14, but the Atlas Lions' medical staff hope to have him fit for the second group match against Scotland on June 20.
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Spence reveals broken jaw will force him to wear mask throughout World Cup
England full-back Djed Spence will play the entire 2026 World Cup in a protective mask after suffering a broken jaw in a challenge with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in May. The Tottenham defender says the injury will take three months to fully heal.
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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan steps down as chair amid sexual exploitation allegations
David Sullivan has resigned as West Ham chairman after BBC Panorama and The Times uncovered allegations from multiple women of sexual exploitation spanning several decades. The Met Police has confirmed it is investigating one allegation relating to the 1980s.
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