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United open Bruno Fernandes contract talks as Tapsoba valued at £43m
Manchester United have entered negotiations to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract after Galatasaray tabled a £43m approach for the captain. Separately, Bayer Leverkusen have set the same £43m asking price for centre-back Edmond Tapsoba, who has also attracted interest from Newcastle and Tottenham.
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Liverpool's risky Barcola waiting game as Ngumoha earns right-wing role
Liverpool are holding out for a further price reduction on PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with journalist Ben Jacobs warning the tactic carries risk if pushed to the final days of the window. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha is emerging as the long-term successor to Mohamed Salah on the right flank.
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United open contract talks with Fernandes as Galatasaray interest tests club's resolve
Manchester United have entered negotiations to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract beyond 2027, with the club insisting the captain is not available at any price despite reported interest from Galatasaray.
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Michael Cheika returns to NSW Waratahs more than a decade after winning their first Super Rugby title
Michael Cheika has been appointed NSW Waratahs head coach ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, reuniting him with the club he guided to their maiden championship title in 2014.
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Brito knocks out Fazil in front of Dana White to seal UFC contract at DWCS 2026
Kaik Brito earned a UFC contract by stopping Namo Fazil with a right hand early in the third round at Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2. The Brazilian welterweight, who failed to earn a contract at DWCS in 2023, says he deliberately timed the finish in front of UFC CEO Dana White.
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Zaïre-Emery drops out of Golden Boy podium after underwhelming World Cup
Underused by Didier Deschamps at the World Cup, Warren Zaïre-Emery has fallen to fourth place in the August Golden Boy rankings, overtaken by Pau Cubarsí, Lamine Yamal and Yan Diomandé.
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EA Sports FC 27: Mbappé tops ratings at 91, Messi's score sparks social media hilarity
EA Sports FC 27 has revealed the ratings for its 27 best players ahead of the game's release on September 25. Mbappé and Haaland share first place with 91, while Lionel Messi's rating of 89, placing him 18th, has sparked laughter across social media.
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United open contract talks with Fernandes as Galatasaray table £43m bid for captain
Manchester United have entered contract negotiations with Bruno Fernandes to ward off a £43m approach from Galatasaray, who are reportedly willing to double the captain's £300,000-a-week wages in the Super Lig.
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Carrick faces four transfer headaches as United's window deadline looms
With less than two weeks until the September 1 deadline, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick must still address left-back cover, midfield depth, and Marcus Rashford's uncertain future after spending £85m on Tielemans and Santos.
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Underdog Miller stuns DWCS with rare Von Flue choke to seal UFC contract
Trent Miller, a +280 underdog, submitted Douglas Henrique Rodrigues with a Von Flue choke in round two of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 — only the second such finish in DWCS history — to earn a UFC contract.
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Lorenz redeems DWCS debut humiliation with first-round KO of Aly at Week 2
Alik Lorenz erased the memory of a 30-second knockout loss on last year's Contender Series by flooring Mahamed Aly with a right hand and follow-up hammer-fists in the first round of DWCS 2026 Week 2.
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Perez scraps grappling game-plan to knock out Paxton and seal UFC contract
Cristian Perez abandoned his takedown-heavy approach for a striking showcase at DWCS 2026 Week 2, knocking Logan Paxton down twice before finishing him to earn a UFC deal — and an immediate invitation to Noche UFC 4.
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Puga and Trembley both earn UFC contracts after brutal DWCS featherweight war
Roman Puga edged Taner Trembley by unanimous decision in a featherweight thriller at Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2, with both fighters rocking each other repeatedly across three rounds. Dana White was so impressed he stood up after each round and entered the Octagon to congratulate them both — then handed out dual contracts.
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Thompson warns rivals not to sleep on unbeaten Rakhmonov's return from knee injury
Stephen Thompson, who was submitted by Shavkat Rakhmonov in 2023, says the unbeaten Kazakh welterweight will return from a lengthy knee injury as an even more dangerous fighter — despite being dropped from the UFC rankings during his absence.
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Dana White hands out six UFC contracts after DWCS Season 10's most memorable night
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 2 produced one of the most remarkable nights in the show's history, with White awarding six UFC contracts — including a surprise dual deal for both fighters in the opening featherweight bout.
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Arsenal target £206m Yildiz and Alvarez as Arteta hunts late window additions
Arsenal are monitoring Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta seeks a forward before the September 1 deadline, with the Gunners prepared to wait until late in the window for the right opportunity.
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McKenzie trending toward All Blacks return as Ratima's PCL injury clouds halfback depth
All Blacks assistant Tana Umaga says fullback Damian McKenzie came through Tuesday's training session well as he races to be fit for Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park, while halfback Cortez Ratima remains doubtful with a PCL injury.
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Hearn threatens to sue White over Fury-Joshua promoter dispute as MSG announcement falls flat
Eddie Hearn has claimed he 'should be suing' Dana White for falsely presenting himself as promoter of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight, while revealing contract disagreements are holding up a planned New York announcement.
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Ikitau and Suaalii return to bolster Wallabies squad for two-Test Argentina tour
Australia's 2025 John Eales Medal winner Len Ikitau has recovered from an ankle injury to join Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a 34-man Wallabies squad for Tests against Argentina, with coach Les Kiss warning the tour presents 'another tough challenge'.
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Western Force sign Crusaders academy product Baleisomosomo on two-year deal
Fiji-born loose forward Netani Baleisomosomo has joined the Western Force on a two-year contract after impressing in Queensland Premier Rugby with Wests Bulldogs, where he was named in the Hospital Cup Team of the Week three times this season.
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