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Nevin says Kvaratskhelia is Arsenal's perfect signing after Chelsea ignored his early tip
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has revealed he urged his old club to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia years before the Georgian became one of football's most coveted attackers. Nevin now believes the PSG forward, valued at £78m, would be the ideal addition for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
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Antonio admits he wanted West Ham relegated after being released post-crash
Michail Antonio has revealed he hoped West Ham would be relegated after the club released him following his near-fatal car crash in December 2024. The Hammers' all-time top Premier League scorer said he later changed his mind as the club's survival battle unfolded.
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United hold shirt-number edge over Chelsea in race to sign Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen is expected to leave relegated West Ham this summer, with Manchester United and Chelsea among the clubs pursuing the England winger. United can offer Bowen his preferred No. 20 shirt, a number Chelsea already have assigned to Joao Pedro.
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Twelve Manchester United players confirmed for World Cup 2026 as Maguire and Shaw miss out
Manchester United will have 12 players at the 2026 World Cup in North America after the squad submission deadline passed. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were among the notable England omissions, while Tyler Fletcher earned a late Scotland call-up to replace the injured Billy Gilmour.
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Watkins says Rashford has surprised him most in England World Cup training
Ollie Watkins has singled out Marcus Rashford as the most impressive player in England training ahead of this summer's World Cup, praising the forward's quality after their time together at Aston Villa last season.
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City send 19 players to 2026 World Cup but Silva and Stones will not return
Manchester City lead all clubs with 19 players at the 2026 World Cup, yet the tournament doubles as a farewell for Bernardo Silva and John Stones, whose contracts expire this summer, while uncertainty also surrounds Joško Gvardiol and Rodri.
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Eight Liverpool players named in World Cup squads as Szoboszlai and Chiesa miss out
Liverpool will send eight players to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Federico Chiesa are absent after their nations failed to qualify.
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United weigh Lewis Hall move as £80m Fernandes fee sets up Arsenal battle
Manchester United are considering a summer approach for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, while a reported £80m asking price for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has put them on a collision course with Arsenal for the 21-year-old's signature.
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Isak's 'disconnect' remark and Mourinho's Real Madrid bid for Konate add to Liverpool's summer uncertainty
Alexander Isak admitted he has 'disconnected' from Liverpool while on international duty with Sweden, while reports from Spain claim Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are pursuing Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract following his free exit from Anfield.
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Manchester United weigh £80m Mateus Fernandes move as Lewis Hall also targeted
Manchester United are considering a summer move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with the relegated club valuing him at £80m. Arsenal are also interested, though Fernandes is said to prefer Old Trafford. Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is another target, with a fee of at least £50m anticipated.
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United hold squad number advantage over Chelsea in race for Jarrod Bowen
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen is expected to leave after the Hammers' relegation to the Championship, with Manchester United and Chelsea both pursuing the 29-year-old. United hold an unexpected edge: Bowen's preferred No. 20 shirt is available at Old Trafford, while Chelsea's is occupied.
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Arsenal plan to sell eight players as Rashford emerges as summer target
Mikel Arteta is set to offload as many as eight players this summer, including Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White, as Arsenal look to fund moves for targets such as Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez.
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Harry Kane gets Madame Tussauds waxwork ahead of 2026 World Cup
England captain Harry Kane has been immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds London, with the figure depicting him in an England kit. Kane described seeing the lifelike replica — complete with the tape on his wedding finger — as 'like looking in a mirror.'
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Manchester United close in on £39m Ederson deal as Carrick shapes midfield rebuild
Manchester United have reached a club-to-club agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, with an initial fee of £35m plus £4m in add-ons. The 26-year-old is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing as permanent head coach, pending a medical.
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Manchester United agree £38.8m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson for an initial €40.5m (£35m) plus add-ons, with the 26-year-old set to become Michael Carrick's first signing as manager at Old Trafford.
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Real Madrid close in on Dumfries signing as Liverpool's interest fades after Slot exit
Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, who had been on Liverpool's radar. The 30-year-old Dutchman has a £21.6m release clause, and personal terms with Madrid are not expected to be an obstacle.
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Gascoigne's Italia 90 shirt tops retro sales chart ahead of World Cup 2026
Replicas of the England shirt worn by Paul Gascoigne at the 1990 World Cup are now the best-selling retro football top at Sports Direct, with demand for heritage international shirts having doubled since the 2022 tournament.
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Andoni Iraola verbally agrees to become Liverpool's next head coach after Slot sacking
Liverpool have moved quickly to replace the sacked Arne Slot, opening talks with Andoni Iraola on Tuesday morning and reaching a verbal agreement with the former Bournemouth manager within hours. A formal confirmation is expected within days.
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Arsenal's Champions League final tactics draw fierce criticism after penalty defeat to PSG
Arsenal were beaten 4-3 on penalties by PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest after a match in which they managed just one shot on target. Former France international Christophe Dugarry and Gary Lineker both criticised the Gunners' defensive approach.
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Iraola set to sign two-year Liverpool deal as backroom staff plans take shape
Andoni Iraola has struck a verbal agreement to become Liverpool's new head coach on a two-year contract, with the 43-year-old Spaniard expected to bring assistant Tommy Elphick and several other Bournemouth staff to Anfield.
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