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Second-tier English football league.
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Manchester United academy striker Louie Bradbury joins Stoke City on two-year deal
Stoke City have signed 17-year-old Manchester United academy forward Louie Bradbury on a permanent two-year contract, with an option for a third year. The Wales youth international scored ten goals in 26 appearances for United's Under-21s.
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Alexandre Pato's consortium wins regulatory approval to take over Northampton Town
Former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is set to become a co-owner of League Two side Northampton Town after his Sports Alpha Capital consortium received approval from both the Independent Football Regulator and the EFL.
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Lincoln City chief hails Man United loanee Ethan Wheatley as 'elite player' despite modest goal record
Lincoln City sporting director Jez George has backed Manchester United academy striker Ethan Wheatley, 20, after securing him on a season-long Championship loan — the fourth loan spell of his young career.
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Hugh Jackman confirms talks to buy into Norwich City and rival Reynolds' Wrexham
Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman has confirmed he is in talks to purchase a stake in Norwich City, setting up a potential Championship promotion battle against close friend Ryan Reynolds, whose Wrexham side reached the second tier in 2025.
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Hugh Jackman in talks to buy stake in Norwich City, eyeing Championship rivalry with Ryan Reynolds
Hugh Jackman has revealed he is "very interested" in investing in Norwich City, citing family ties to the city. The actor joked that a stake in the Canaries could set up a Championship rivalry with his Deadpool co-star Ryan Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham.
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Leicester owner personally blocks £15m Man United move for Louis Page
Manchester United's late push to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page collapsed after owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha personally intervened to block the reported £15m deal, with manager Russell Martin confirming the decision came directly from the top.
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Leicester owner personally blocks Manchester United's £15m move for Louis Page
Manchester United failed to sign Leicester City teenager Louis Page before the transfer deadline after the club's owner, Aiyawatt 'Khun Top' Srivaddhanaprabha, personally intervened to reject a reported £15m offer. Michael Carrick did complete four senior signings during the window.
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Leicester reject Manchester United's 'very big' deadline-day bid for Louis Page
Leicester City owner Khun Top personally turned down a substantial Manchester United offer for 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page on deadline day, with reports suggesting the package could have reached £23 million. Page responded by assisting in a 2-0 League One win over Plymouth.
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Leicester owner personally rejects Manchester United's £23m deadline-day bid for Louis Page
Leicester City owner Khun Top turned down a 'very big' Manchester United offer for 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page on deadline day, manager Russell Martin has revealed. Page went on to provide an assist in a 2-0 League One win over Plymouth Argyle the same evening.
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Man City loan teenage £10m signing Monga to Championship leaders Swansea
Manchester City have sent 17-year-old Jeremy Monga to Swansea City on loan until the end of the season. The winger, signed from Leicester for £10m this summer, has yet to feature in any of Enzo Maresca's Premier League squads.
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Manchester United in talks to sign Louis Page from Leicester as fourth midfielder of the summer
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Leicester City's 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline, having already spent £155m on three central midfielders this window.
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Sunderland swoop for Lyon winger Fofana as Arsenal hesitation opens the door
Sunderland are closing in on a five-year deal for Lyon's Malick Fofana, 21, after the Belgian winger was given permission to travel for a medical. Arsenal had been linked but their hesitancy allowed the Championship club to move ahead.
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Jaden Heskey set to rejoin Sheffield Wednesday on loan as Man City clear squad
Manchester City's Jaden Heskey is poised to return to Sheffield Wednesday on loan before Tuesday's transfer deadline, while fellow youngster Stephen Mfuni has already completed a season-long move to Coventry City.
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EFL accuses Uefa of 'unwillingness to cooperate' after three fixtures forced to reschedule
The English Football League has publicly criticised Uefa after Liverpool's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid on 9 September triggered a chain of rescheduling that affected three domestic fixtures, including two Carabao Cup third-round ties.
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EFL accuses UEFA of refusing to co-operate as Champions League forces Carabao Cup fixture chaos
The EFL has publicly condemned UEFA's "unwillingness to co-operate" after Champions League scheduling forced last-minute changes to Carabao Cup third-round fixtures, with Liverpool, Everton, Wolves, Tottenham and Portsmouth all affected.
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Arsenal sign Cardiff City record-breaker Axel Donczew in latest academy spree
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew, who became the Bluebirds' youngest-ever player at 15 years and 234 days. The move is part of a broader summer push by the Gunners to recruit the UK's most promising young talents.
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Carrick dismisses 'lazy' passion criticism after Manchester United's opening-day loss at Hull
Michael Carrick has pushed back against critics who questioned his Manchester United side's passion following their defeat at Hull City, calling accusations of a lack of effort 'lazy' and 'ridiculous' ahead of Sunday's clash with Ipswich.
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Manchester United sell academy graduate Collyer to West Brom in £7.6m deal
Manchester United have agreed to sell midfielder Toby Collyer to West Bromwich Albion for an initial £3m, with add-ons that could take the deal to £7.6m. The 22-year-old academy product made 13 first-team appearances before losing his place following United's summer midfield overhaul.
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Manchester United sell Toby Collyer to West Brom in deal worth up to £7.6m
Manchester United have agreed to sell midfielder Toby Collyer to Championship side West Brom in a deal worth an initial £3m, rising to £7.6m with add-ons, with United retaining a 40% sell-on clause.
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Coventry City lead race to land Man City teenager Mfuni on loan before deadline
Manchester City's 18-year-old defender Stephen Mfuni is set to leave on loan before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with Coventry City leading the pursuit ahead of Watford, Sheffield United and Swansea City.
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