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Tielemans closing in on £35m United move that could convince Rashford to stay

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans after a deal for Ederson collapsed, with the Belgian midfielder's arrival potentially playing a key role in persuading Marcus Rashford to remain at Old Trafford.

Football Jul 14

Santos signs for £50m as United chase Tielemans and Ederson deal stalls

Manchester United have completed the £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the midfielder's decision. United are also in advanced talks for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans, casting doubt over a previously agreed £35m move for Atalanta's Ederson.

Football Jul 14

Makhachev would accept Holloway fight, says AKA coach Mendez after UFC 329

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez says UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev would not turn down a fight with Max Holloway, who beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11.

MMA Jul 14

Collyer's United future to be decided once £85m midfield rebuild is complete

Manchester United will determine Toby Collyer's future later this summer after confirming the signing of Andrey Santos and closing in on Youri Tielemans. A loan move is considered the most likely outcome, though a permanent exit has not been ruled out.

Football Jul 14

Paris FC ready to spend over €40m to recruit two young talents this summer

Paris FC is preparing to cross an unprecedented financial threshold by investing over 40 million euros in two signings during the summer transfer window, according to available information.

Football Jul 14

Olise, Koné and Barcola freed from suspension risk ahead of France-Spain

Thanks to a yellow card reset introduced by FIFA after the quarter-finals, Michael Olise, Manu Koné and Bradley Barcola can approach the semi-final against Spain without fear of automatic suspension.

Football Jul 14

Retired Poirier would end hiatus to face McGregor in welterweight bout IV

Dustin Poirier says he would come out of retirement to fight Conor McGregor for a fourth time, and is open to moving up to welterweight at 170 lbs. McGregor is recovering from a knee injury suffered in his first-round stoppage loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.

MMA Jul 14

Yamal vows Spain fear no one ahead of World Cup semifinal against France

Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 on Monday, faced the media ahead of Spain's World Cup semifinal against France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, insisting the European champions fear nobody after eliminating Les Bleus in each of the last two major tournaments.

Football Jul 14

Andrey Santos joins United for £50m as Tielemans pursuit puts Ederson deal on hold

Manchester United have signed Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for £50million, with manager Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the deal. A surprise move for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans is now casting doubt over United's separate pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson.

Football Jul 14

Peek and Campbell's featherweight clash added to UFC Paris card on September 5

Trevor Peek and Kurtis Campbell have been booked for a featherweight bout at UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena. Peek enters on a two-fight losing streak, while Campbell is still searching for his first UFC win after suffering his first career loss in March.

MMA Jul 14

Arsenal's Berta pursues Rogers and Barcola simultaneously in £246m double transfer push

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on concurrent moves for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the pair valued at a combined £246m, according to reports.

Football Jul 14

Arsenal reassess £130m Bruno Guimarães pursuit as Newcastle demand full fee upfront

Arsenal have cooled their interest in Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães after discovering the midfielder could cost upwards of £130m, far more than the £50m figure intermediaries had initially suggested. Separately, Atlético Madrid's reluctance to sell Julián Álvarez to Barcelona may open a door for the Gunners.

Football Jul 14

McGregor plans knee surgery to complete final fight on UFC contract after 69-second exit

Conor McGregor has outlined his path back to the Octagon following a devastating knee injury 69 seconds into his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway, vowing to undergo surgery and return for the final fight on his current UFC deal.

MMA Jul 14

Sandhagen reveals suspected hamstring tear cost him in UFC 329 loss to Bautista

Cory Sandhagen believes a kneebar from Mario Bautista tore his hamstring in the first round of their UFC 329 bantamweight bout, compromising his movement for the remainder of a unanimous decision defeat in Las Vegas.

MMA Jul 14

Pickford backs Bellingham and Kane to hurt Argentina despite Messi GOAT nod

Jordan Pickford has warned Argentina that England's attacking depth — led by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane — makes them a genuine threat in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, even as he acknowledged Lionel Messi's greatness.

Football Jul 14

Jordie Barrett carries leg injury into All Blacks' Eden Park clash with Ireland

Jordie Barrett sat out Tuesday's All Blacks training session at North Harbour Stadium with a leg injury, though assistant coach Mike Blair confirmed the 80-cap centre is still expected to feature against Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby Jul 14

Blair confirms Barrett still in contention as Love cements All Blacks No. 10 role

Ruben Love has started New Zealand's first two Tests of 2026 after a standout Super Rugby Pacific season with the Hurricanes, but assistant coach Mike Blair insists Beauden Barrett remains firmly in the All Blacks' plans despite consecutive omissions.

Rugby Jul 14

Cannone handed four-match ban after red card in Italy's heavy loss to All Blacks

Italy lock Niccolò Cannone has been suspended for four matches after his red card for head contact on Cameron Roigard during Italy's 47-17 defeat to New Zealand in Wellington. The ban, reduced from a six-week entry point, carries over into his club season with Benetton.

Rugby Jul 14

Rugby Australia opens door to Jarome Luai code switch ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has confirmed the governing body would consider signing Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai, who faces a 12-month uncontracted window after the 2026 NRL season — potentially in time for the Rugby World Cup on home soil.

Rugby Jul 14

Deschamps names Spain favourites for World Cup semi-final despite France's superior record

Didier Deschamps has backed Spain as favourites ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final in Dallas, despite France topping the world rankings and outscoring their opponents across the tournament. Spain beat France in both Euro 2024 and last year's Nations League.

Football Jul 13