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Liverpool agree five-year deal with PSG's Mbaye as Barcola pursuit stalls
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain teenager Ibrahim Mbaye on a five-year deal, according to reports, as their pursuit of PSG team-mate Bradley Barcola hits a stumbling block over the nine-figure fee demanded by the French club.
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Newcastle emerge as rivals to Man Utd for Brighton's Carlos Baleba with window closing
Newcastle United have entered the race for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, complicating Manchester United's long-standing interest. With two weeks left in the window, both clubs are seeking central midfield reinforcements.
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Steiner confirms he has 'no relationship' with Gene Haas after Haas F1 exit
Guenther Steiner has spoken candidly about the collapse of his working relationship with Haas owner Gene Haas, revealing the two men have no contact following his departure at the end of the 2023 season.
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Todibo agrees with Marseille to revive his career after West Ham's relegation
Olympique de Marseille has reached a personal agreement with centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, according to L'Équipe. The Phocaean club still needs to negotiate the transfer terms with West Ham, which has been relegated to the Championship.
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Barcola Sidelined by PSG Until Liverpool Transfer is Finalized
Eager to join Liverpool, Bradley Barcola has been excluded by Luis Enrique from the Trophée des champions. A club source justified the decision by citing an increased injury risk for a player who is « mentally disturbed ».
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Club Brugge set to reject record bid for Seys, ending Man United's left-back pursuit
Manchester United's hopes of signing Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys this summer have collapsed, with the Belgian club prepared to reject any offer — even one matching the £34m Arsenal paid for Christos Tzolis.
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Manchester United's sell-on clauses and buybacks reveal a new academy exit strategy
Winger Ethan Ennis has left Manchester United to join League One side Stockport County, the latest in a string of academy departures this summer that follow a deliberate financial model built around sell-on clauses, buyback options, and matching rights.
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Leone Nakarawa ends decade in France to join Fijian Drua at 38
Fiji lock Leone Nakarawa has signed with the Fijian Drua for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, ending a ten-year stint in French club rugby that included spells at Racing 92, Toulon, and Castres.
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Lefau-Fakaosilea returns to Wallaroos after seven years for centenary Black Ferns Test
Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea is back in the Wallaroos squad for Saturday's centenary Test against the Black Ferns in Auckland, seven years after her last XV-a-side cap. The 25-year-old centre won gold at the Rugby Sevens World Cup and Commonwealth Games in the interim.
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Rooney backs United to sign Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly as transfer talks continue
Wayne Rooney has called Manchester United's reported pursuit of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly an 'absolute no-brainer', with The Athletic reporting a deal for the 19-year-old remains possible despite the player's reluctance to leave his boyhood club.
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PSG to Resume Champions League Title Defence on September 9
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will begin their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign on Wednesday, September 9. The league phase draw will take place on August 27.
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Rooney names four positions Man Utd must strengthen and warns Rashford over body language
Wayne Rooney has called on Manchester United to sign a left-back, centre-back, central midfielder and centre-forward before the September 1 deadline, while urging Marcus Rashford to improve his attitude if he wants to remain at the club.
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Erasmus upgrades Kolisi and Nche to 'niggles' ahead of All Blacks series opener
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has offered an encouraging injury update on captain Siya Kolisi and loosehead prop Ox Nche, describing both as carrying 'niggles' rather than injuries as South Africa prepare for the first of a four-Test series against New Zealand.
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Arsenal look to sell four fringe players as Arteta laments squad-size rules after Community Shield rout
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, but Mikel Arteta used the occasion to highlight his frustration over squad-size rules, with four fringe players — Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Jesus, and Ethan Nwaneri — now likely to leave before the September 1 deadline.
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Zidane finalizes his staff: a "well-known" press chief to be appointed imminently
Appointed France manager in late July, Zinédine Zidane is about to complete his staff with the appointment of a press chief, a familiar figure from the audiovisual world whom Zidane worked with early in his career.
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Saha demands 30 goals from Sesko in his first full Manchester United season
Former United striker Louis Saha has set a lofty target for Benjamin Sesko ahead of his second season at Old Trafford, calling on the Slovenian to more than double his 12-goal haul from 2024/25 and reach 30 for the campaign.
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Rodri joins Barcelona for €70m and targets Champions League immediately
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is leaving Manchester City after seven seasons to sign with FC Barcelona for approximately €70 million. Even before the official announcement, Rodri displayed his ambitions upon arriving in Barcelona.
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Fofana Set to Leave: Lyon and Roma Close to €35M Deal
Forced to balance its books under DNCG supervision, Olympique Lyonnais is on the verge of selling Malick Fofana to AS Roma for a total estimated at €35 million, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Djibril Sidibé signs with Le Mans FC to support club's return to Ligue 1
Promoted to Ligue 1 after sixteen years away, Le Mans FC officially announced on Tuesday the arrival of Djibril Sidibé, 2018 World Cup winner with France. The 34-year-old right-back has signed until 2028, with an additional season as an option.
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Al-Hilal close in on Casadó as Barcelona hold firm at €40m to fund Rodri pursuit
Al-Hilal have renewed contact over Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó, with personal terms advancing and the Spanish club valuing the 22-year-old at up to €40 million as they look to raise funds for a move for Manchester City's Rodri.
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