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Potter brands unnamed former club 'dysfunctional' in Instagram exchange after Sweden exit
Graham Potter has hit out at an unnamed former club in an Instagram comments section, calling it a 'dysfunctional place' while responding to fans mocking his managerial record at Chelsea and West Ham.
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Carrick hints Dorgu could solve Man Utd's left-back problem without a transfer
Manchester United spent nearly £150m this summer but left-back remains a concern. Manager Michael Carrick has suggested winger Patrick Dorgu could fill the role, describing the Danish youngster as 'almost like a new signing' after injury kept him sidelined.
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Mike Dean clarifies but refuses to apologise after secret mini-game admission draws widespread backlash
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has defended himself on Instagram after revealing he played private mini-games during top-flight matches, including seeing how long he could avoid blowing his whistle. He stopped short of apologising for the comments.
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From Estonian third division backpacker to Brighton's £22m Premier League striker
Promise David, 25, thought the approach from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise was a scam when it arrived two years ago. The Canada international had been drifting through Europe playing football when data scouts plucked him from obscurity — and he has now joined Brighton in a deal worth up to £22m.
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How Wasserman Pushed Newcastle to Overpay for Bamba to Fund Abline Transfer
According to journalist Romain Molina, the Wasserman agency allegedly convinced Newcastle to spend €40 million for Aladji Bamba — double his estimated value — to enable Monaco to finance the purchase of Matthis Abline from Nantes for €30 million.
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Harwood-Bellis, Goretzka and Mbaye set to boost Aston Villa for Hull City trip
Aston Villa could hand debuts to three new signings — Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Leon Goretzka and Ibrahim Mbaye — against Hull City on Saturday, as Unai Emery's side look to end a two-game losing start to the Premier League season.
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Everton weigh free-agent moves for Vardy and Martial after chaotic summer window
Everton are considering free agents Jamie Vardy and Anthony Martial to plug an attacking void left by a summer window in which deals for Folarin Balogun and Joshua Zirkzee both collapsed and Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City.
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Martinez switches to No 1 at Chelsea and offers to sign shirts for fans caught by the change
Emiliano Martinez has swapped from No 26 to the No 1 jersey at Chelsea after Robert Sanchez's departure to Como. As a goodwill gesture, the Argentine goalkeeper has offered to personally sign any No 26 shirts already purchased by supporters.
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Gboho leaves Toulouse for Coventry three days after transfer window closes
Yann Gboho's transfer from Toulouse FC to Coventry City was officially confirmed on Friday, three days after the summer transfer window closed. The Franco-Ivorian winger joins the promoted English side for over €15 million.
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Mike Dean walks back 'mini games' claim after fellow referee calls it 'palpable nonsense'
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has issued a statement insisting he never meant to undermine officiating integrity, after his podcast claim that he played personal games during matches drew widespread criticism and calls for an FA investigation.
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Man City's £129m bid to hijack Arsenal's pursuit of Alvarez reportedly rebuffed without reply
Manchester City are reported to have made a £129m offer to Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez in the final days of the summer window, only for the Argentine to decline without even responding, leaving him at Atletico until at least January.
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Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe spared jail after assaulting ex-girlfriend in south London
Jordon Ibe, 30, was sentenced to a 12-month community order and fined £764 at Croydon Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm against his ex-girlfriend Amie Mayson in December 2024.
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Harwood-Bellis omitted from Aston Villa's Champions League squad days after £25m move
Taylor Harwood-Bellis completed a £25 million transfer from Southampton to Aston Villa on deadline day, but the central defender has been left out of the club's 23-man Champions League squad due to a registration restriction.
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Maresca confirms Fernandez will not captain Man City despite £125m arrival from Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has revealed that £125m signing Enzo Fernandez will not be part of Manchester City's leadership group this season, with Ruben Dias named captain ahead of Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Carrick hints Dorgu could fill Manchester United's left-back void after failed window moves
Manchester United were left without adequate left-back cover after deadline-day failures to sign Alejandro Balde and Rayan Ait-Nouri. Manager Michael Carrick has suggested Patrick Dorgu, 21, could be redeployed in the role he played at Lecce before his £25m January move.
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Carrick backs United squad despite being outspent by every major Premier League rival
Michael Carrick insists Manchester United have a stronger squad than last season after spending £148m on three midfielders, even as City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal all invested far more heavily in the summer window.
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Carrick admits Man Utd fell short in transfer window despite £152m summer spend
Michael Carrick has acknowledged Manchester United did not complete all their intended transfer business this summer, hinting at left-back and striker gaps remaining after a £152m window that brought in seven new arrivals.
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Carrick admits finances shaped United's summer window but backs £155m recruitment
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has acknowledged the club's financial situation influenced their transfer activity, while insisting he is 'absolutely delighted' with the signings of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Carlos Baleba and Karl Darlow.
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Arteta hails 'critical' Martinelli despite winger's social media snub on £60m Al-Hilal exit
Mikel Arteta expressed gratitude for Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian's £60m departure to Al-Hilal, even as Martinelli's emotional farewell post notably omitted any mention of his Arsenal manager.
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Ruben Dias leads Man City's four-man captaincy group as Guehi earns nod over Foden
Enzo Maresca has named Ruben Dias as Manchester City's main captain for 2026/27, with Marc Guehi, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland completing the leadership group. Record signing Enzo Fernandez was not included.
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