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Evra tells Man United Luke Shaw's time is 'gone' and urges £60m Hall signing
Patrice Evra has declared Luke Shaw's time at Manchester United is over following a 2-0 defeat to Hull City, calling on the club to sign Newcastle's Lewis Hall before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Arsenal hand Marli Salmon first professional contract after pre-season displays impress Arteta
Seventeen-year-old defender Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal after impressing Mikel Arteta during pre-season, capping a journey that began at the club's under-11 level seven years ago.
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Liverpool agree £106m deal for Barcola in second-biggest signing in club history
Liverpool have reached a final agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign France winger Bradley Barcola for an initial £106m, a fee that could rise to £123m with add-ons. The 22-year-old is expected to sign a five-year deal at Anfield.
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Liverpool close in on £122m Barcola signing despite Newcastle midfield and defensive concerns
Liverpool are set to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola for a reported £122m, a move that would give Andoni Iraola three £100m-plus forwards — yet questions linger over midfield balance and defensive frailties exposed in last weekend's draw at Newcastle.
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Evra urges Fernandes to become United's maestro after PFA Player of the Year win
Patrice Evra has praised Bruno Fernandes's individual brilliance but called on the PFA Player of the Year to elevate his teammates rather than win personal awards, also backing Kobbie Mainoo to start ahead of Youri Tielemans in midfield.
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Liverpool agree £123m deal for Barcola as PSG drop asking price by £22m
Liverpool have struck a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for £123m — £22m below PSG's original asking price — with a medical expected within 24 hours. The 23-year-old winger scored 11 goals in Ligue 1 last season.
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Maresca identifies two remaining gaps as Manchester City race to complete deadline-day business
Manchester City have made a bright start with two Premier League wins, but Enzo Maresca has been clear he wants two players for every position — and the squad remains short in central midfield and at least one other area ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Tonali's £100m Spurs move echoes Les Ferdinand's biggest career regret at White Hart Lane
Sandro Tonali has joined Tottenham from Newcastle in a deal worth up to £100m, mirroring a path taken by Les Ferdinand in 1997 — a move the former striker has since called the worst decision of his career.
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Gibbs-White returns for Forest but Sangare ruled out ahead of Liverpool clash
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates are fit for Saturday's Premier League trip to Anfield, but Ibrahim Sangare misses out with a calf injury picked up in training.
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Falcao reveals he joined Manchester United at the wrong time and had long wanted Chelsea move
Radamel Falcao has admitted his 2014 loan move to Manchester United came at the worst possible moment, citing the club's post-Ferguson drift and Louis van Gaal's management — and revealed he had wanted to join Chelsea years before eventually doing so in 2015.
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Shearer warns Guimaraes to brace for frosty Newcastle return after £75m Arsenal move
Alan Shearer has cautioned Bruno Guimaraes not to expect a warm welcome when Arsenal visit St James' Park on November 21, following the Brazilian's £75m summer switch. Shearer says the reception will fall short of the hostility shown to Alexander Isak, but will be far from friendly.
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Shearer confirms scaled-back Match of the Day role to reclaim weekends, denies BBC rift
Alan Shearer has confirmed he is reducing his Match of the Day appearances to roughly once a month, saying the decision is purely personal. Both Shearer and the BBC have denied reports of a falling-out with the corporation's director of sport.
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Rooney shuts down Owen's agent suggestion as Kai signs with father's management firm
Wayne Rooney swiftly dismissed Michael Owen's suggestion that he act as agent for his son Kai in Owen's new documentary series. The 16-year-old Manchester United starlet has instead signed with Triple S Sports Management, the same agency that represented his father.
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Manchester United eye two Chelsea defenders as left-back loan move edges closer
Manchester United are exploring a loan deal for an experienced left-back before the transfer deadline, while reports link the club with Chelsea pair Tosin Adarabioyo and Josh Acheampong as Michael Carrick seeks further defensive cover.
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Liverpool close in on £120m Barcola as Wirtz reveals Iraola's vision for new-look attack
Liverpool have agreed a £120m deal in principle to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who has been left out of the French club's last three squads. Florian Wirtz has also spoken about his defined role under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Rashford rejects Fenerbahce move as United weigh deadline-day loan deals
Marcus Rashford has turned down a move to Fenerbahce and is pushing for a start against Ipswich, while Joshua Zirkzee edges closer to a loan exit to Fiorentina and Manchester United remain open to late additions at left-back and in attack.
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Manchester United pivot to loan left-back as Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo offered in deadline push
Manchester United are closing in on a loan deal for a left-back after moves for Lewis Hall and Alejandro Balde collapsed, while Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo has been offered to the club for around £20 million.
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Arsenal close to losing Martinelli as medical booked for £55m Al-Hilal move
Gabriel Martinelli is edging closer to a departure from Arsenal, with his medical booked ahead of a £55m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, intermediaries are reportedly persuading Julian Alvarez that a move to the Gunners offers a better fit than Barcelona.
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Cherki's two goals and defensive shift seal City's 4-1 win at Crystal Palace
Rayan Cherki scored twice and kept a close defensive watch on Adam Wharton as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, moving to the top of the Premier League. Manager Enzo Maresca praised the Frenchman's complete performance on and off the ball.
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Brilliant Cherki leads Manchester City to crushing 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace
Powered by a brilliant Rayan Cherki, Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday evening in the second round of the Premier League. The Citizens secured their second consecutive win to start the season.
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