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Tottenham agree £85m Savinho deal with City as summer spending nears £400m
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed an £85m fee with Manchester City for winger Savinho, a move that pushes their summer outlay past £300m. A deal for Omar Marmoush could take Roberto De Zerbi's total spending close to £400m.
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Man City academy midfielder Charlie Gray seals season-long loan move to Wigan Athletic
Manchester City's Charlie Gray has joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old, who made his senior City debut in December's Carabao Cup win over Brentford, was named EDS Players' Player of the Season in 2024/25.
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United contact Balde's camp over left-back move but Barcelona star happy to stay
Manchester United have made contact with Alejandro Balde's representatives over a potential transfer, but the Barcelona left-back is understood to be content at the Nou Camp. Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly have also been considered as United seek cover at left-back.
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Carragher casts doubt on £115m Wirtz ahead of make-or-break Liverpool season
Jamie Carragher has questioned whether Florian Wirtz possesses the physical tools to succeed in the Premier League, saying the £115m signing has so far resembled 'a useful squad addition' rather than a game-changer as Liverpool prepare for the 2026/27 campaign.
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Guimaraes fitness doubt adds to Arsenal's injury concerns ahead of Coventry opener
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium with Bruno Guimaraes uncertain to feature, while William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are already ruled out. Coventry will be without top scorer Haji Wright for up to 12 weeks with a serious quad injury.
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Rennes target Boulaye Dia to replace Embolo, sold to MLS for €17m
With Breel Embolo departing for Atlanta United for over €17 million, Stade Rennais has opened talks with Lazio Rome to sign Senegalese striker Boulaye Dia, valued at €5 million.
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Benzema dismisses departure rumors and confirms his future at Al-Hilal
Despite speculation about contract termination and alleged tensions with coach Simone Inzaghi, Karim Benzema stated Thursday evening that he would remain at Al-Hilal, where he is contracted until June 2027.
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Tottenham close to signing Savinho from Man City in £85m deal as summer rebuild tops £369m
Tottenham have agreed a fee of up to £85m with Manchester City for winger Savinho, with a separate deal for Omar Marmoush also in advanced talks. The two signings would push Spurs' summer spending under Roberto De Zerbi past £369m.
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Kroos names Kvaratskhelia as major favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has publicly named PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as his top pick for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, praising his 19 goals and 11 assists as well as his best player award in the Ligue des Champions.
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Manchester City accept £75m Tottenham bid for Savinho as Marmoush exit also advances
Manchester City have accepted a £75 million offer from Tottenham Hotspur for winger Savinho, with the 22-year-old now awaiting a medical. Spurs are simultaneously progressing a separate deal for City striker Omar Marmoush.
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Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls at Zandvoort to keep 2027 F1 options alive
Yuki Tsunoda makes his Formula 1 comeback at the Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar's wrist injury opened a Racing Bulls seat. The Japanese driver, who has been exploring IndyCar options including talks with Meyer Shank Racing, hopes a strong showing can revive his chances of a full-time F1 return in 2027.
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Doué contract extension at PSG: no talks underway despite deal until 2029
Two-time Champions League winner with PSG and 2025 Golden Boy Désiré Doué has yet to begin negotiations with the Parisian club over a contract extension, despite being tied to them until June 2029.
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Maddison Levi set for XVs debut as Wallaroos chase 100th Test in Auckland
Australia's sevens superstar Maddison Levi will make her XVs debut off the bench as the Wallaroos mark their 100th Test against New Zealand in the Laurie O'Reilly Cup finale in Auckland. Bienne Terita also returns to the squad alongside five other SVNS Series stars.
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Arsenal installed as 5/4 Premier League title favourites as Newcastle top relegation betting
Bookmaker Betway has priced Arsenal as the 5/4 outright favourites to win the 2026/27 Premier League title, with Manchester City at 7/2 and Liverpool at 6/1. Newcastle have attracted 31 per cent of all relegation bets despite not being the shortest-priced team to go down.
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Erasmus pays tribute to De Allende as centre prepares for 100th Springboks Test
Damian de Allende will become only the 10th Springbok centurion when he starts at inside centre against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday, with head coach Rassie Erasmus crediting his ability to handle Sonny Bill Williams as the moment he truly grasped the 34-year-old's quality.
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Spurs agree £75m Savinho deal as Arsenal target Yildiz and United close in on Baleba
Tottenham have agreed a £75m fee with Manchester City for winger Savinho, with a further £10m in add-ons. Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh has been rejected by Brighton, and Manchester United are ready to spend over £60m on Carlos Baleba.
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FPL Gameweek 1 deadline set for 6.30pm Friday as Premier League season opens
The Fantasy Premier League deadline for Gameweek 1 falls at 6.30pm on Friday, 90 minutes before Arsenal host Coventry City at 8pm to open the 2026/27 Premier League season. The 90-minute rule replaced the old one-hour cut-off after team news leaks became a problem.
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Ex-Premier League referee reveals how Bruno Fernandes 'exploded' at his tunnel icebreaker
Former Premier League official Graham Scott attempted to disarm Bruno Fernandes with a joke about World Cup referees before a 2022 match — and the Manchester United captain's reaction was not what he expected.
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Manchester United submit £65m Baleba bid and eye surprise left-back signing before deadline
Manchester United have bid around £65m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and are expected to reach an agreement. Attention will then turn to a left-back, with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jorge Salinas among the options being considered.
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Rashford's team-mates back him to stay at United after Barcelona loan return
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United following his Barcelona loan spell and is impressing team-mates and coaching staff alike, with Harry Maguire, Youri Tielemans, and Noussair Mazraoui all speaking positively about his attitude and value to the squad.
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