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McTominay plasters Hojlund's locker with Scotland photos as United confirm £31m sale
Scott McTominay revealed he and Billy Gilmour covered Rasmus Hojlund's Napoli locker with pictures from Scotland's World Cup-qualifying win over Denmark. Manchester United have separately confirmed they received £31.4m from Napoli for Hojlund's permanent transfer.
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Manchester United angry as Barcelona's £26m Rashford option looks increasingly unlikely
Manchester United are reportedly frustrated that Barcelona have yet to activate their £26m option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently, with the La Liga club's £69m move for Anthony Gordon casting serious doubt on a deal.
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Monreal warns Arsenal may need to sell Rice or Zubimendi to sign Tonali
Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal believes the Gunners would have to offload either Declan Rice or Martin Zubimendi if they pursue a move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, given their already-stacked midfield options.
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Arsenal and PSG clash over Bournemouth teenager Kroupi and three other summer targets
Arsenal are competing with Champions League winners PSG for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 19, who scored 13 Premier League goals last season. The two clubs are also among the suitors for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
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Alan Brazil reveals his heart stopped during emergency liver transplant surgery
TalkSPORT presenter and former footballer Alan Brazil has disclosed he underwent a liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital, during which his heart briefly stopped on the operating table. The 66-year-old returned to the breakfast show this week to share details of the eight-hour procedure.
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Summerville's Netherlands debut puts Gakpo's World Cup place under pressure
Crysencio Summerville impressed on his Netherlands debut as Cody Gakpo struggled in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Algeria in Rotterdam on Wednesday, raising questions about the Liverpool forward's role at World Cup 2026.
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Florentino Perez pledges immediate ownership referendum if re-elected Real Madrid president
Florentino Perez has confirmed he will call a referendum on Real Madrid's ownership model if he wins next Sunday's club elections, proposing to convert the club's members into shareholders and sell approximately 5% of shares.
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PSG withdraw from Julian Alvarez pursuit after doubts over player's interest
Paris Saint-Germain have stepped back from signing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez following initial talks, with reports suggesting the club were unconvinced by his enthusiasm for a move to Paris. Barcelona remain his preferred destination, while Arsenal are still being monitored as a potential suitor.
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Konate to leave Liverpool on a free as Real Madrid, Chelsea and Bayern circle
Ibrahima Konate will depart Liverpool as a free agent this summer after contract negotiations broke down, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Saudi side Al-Ittihad all weighing up moves for the France international centre-back.
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Barcelona trigger wage clause to give Dani Olmo long-promised contract improvement
Barcelona have activated a pre-agreed clause in Dani Olmo's contract to raise his salary, honouring a promise made when the Spain international accepted reduced wages to fit within the club's financial limits at the time of his 2024 signing.
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Yamal reveals World Cup injury fear after hamstring scare against Espanyol
Lamine Yamal has spoken candidly about the moment he feared his World Cup was over after suffering a hamstring injury against Espanyol in April. The 18-year-old Barcelona winger is expected to miss Spain's opening group game against Cape Verde as he continues his recovery.
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Barcelona renew interest in Racing Santander's Jorge Salinas with €10m release clause
Barcelona are being linked for a second time with Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas, 19, whose release clause stands at €10m. The versatile left-back helped Racing win promotion to La Liga this season, contributing seven assists in 33 appearances.
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Racing Santander crowned Segunda champions as Mirandes drop on final day
Racing Santander claimed the Segunda División title with a thumping win over Cadiz on the final matchday, while Mirandes were relegated after a 1-0 defeat at Leganes. The play-off semi-final pairings are now set, with Castellon facing Almeria and Las Palmas taking on Malaga.
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Guler, Valverde and Llorente honoured at Champions League end-of-season awards
Arda Guler was named Revelation of the Season, Fede Valverde won Goal of the Tournament for his hat-trick strike against Manchester City, and Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente earned a place in the Team of the Season — despite Real Madrid exiting at the quarter-final stage.
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Barcelona confirm €100m Julian Alvarez bid was sent as Atletico Madrid deny receiving offer
Barcelona have told Spanish outlet MD that a €100m opening offer for Julian Alvarez was emailed to Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany on Friday, directly contradicting Atletico's public denial that any bid had been received.
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Tchouameni denies punching Valverde in first comments on Valdebebas training-ground row
Aurélien Tchouameni has broken his silence on the training-ground altercation with Fede Valverde at Real Madrid's Valdebebas facility, insisting he did not throw a punch and that there is no lasting personal issue between the two midfielders.
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Iran players speak candidly on how war with the US is shaping their World Cup camp
Two Iran internationals have spoken openly about the psychological toll of preparing for a World Cup hosted by a country their nation is at war with, with the squad training in Turkey before relocating to Mexico ahead of their opener against New Zealand.
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Kyle Walker says Maguire and Shaw should have made England's World Cup squad
Former England right-back Kyle Walker has publicly criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to omit Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw from his 26-man World Cup squad, arguing both Manchester United defenders deserved a place after strong club seasons.
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Ex-Red McAllister urges Liverpool to re-sign Harry Wilson as Salah replacement
Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has called on the club to bring back Harry Wilson on a free transfer this summer. The 29-year-old Fulham winger contributed 10 goals and seven assists across 37 Premier League appearances in 2025-26.
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Manchester United add Everton's Iliman Ndiaye to left-winger shortlist this summer
Manchester United are monitoring Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye as they look to sign a left-winger during the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Senegal international has not yet been the subject of a formal approach, but United view him as a more affordable alternative to RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
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