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Manchester United push ahead with Alex Scott bid despite Bournemouth insisting midfielder is not for sale
Manchester United are continuing to pursue Bournemouth's Alex Scott even after the club declared him unavailable, with reports suggesting an offer around £80m could force a change of stance. Arsenal and Manchester City are also monitoring the 22-year-old.
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Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses surge 600% to £948m in a single season, Deloitte reveals
Premier League clubs collectively lost £948m before tax in 2024-25, a rise of more than 600 per cent on the previous year's £135m, according to Deloitte's Annual Review of Football Finance. Heavy transfer spending and a lack of significant player-sale profits are cited as the primary drivers.
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Arbeloa takes Fulham job after turbulent Real Madrid spell ends trophyless
Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed Fulham head coach, succeeding Marco Silva who departed for Benfica. The 43-year-old arrives from Real Madrid, where he oversaw a second successive trophyless season marked by a string of high-profile training-ground controversies.
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Arsenal book Meslier medical as United open Tchouameni talks and Liverpool eye £18m teenager
Arsenal have reportedly scheduled a medical for free-agent goalkeeper Illan Meslier, while Manchester United have opened discussions with Real Madrid over Aurélien Tchouameni and Liverpool have made initial enquiries for 17-year-old Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora.
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United ready £85m Tchouameni bid as seven-man midfield shortlist takes shape
Manchester United are preparing to make first contact with Real Madrid over Aurelien Tchouameni in a deal that could exceed £85m, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott and six other midfielders remain on a narrowing shortlist as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen ahead of the Champions League.
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City face goalkeeper dilemma as Trafford exit looms and Donnarumma stays No.1
Manchester City are bracing for the likely departure of James Trafford this summer, leaving them without the formidable two-goalkeeper depth that served them well across all competitions last season.
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Fernandes clocked fastest sprint times at United after COVID lockdown training
Bruno Fernandes recorded some of the highest top speeds at Manchester United following the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, defying expectations after months of remote training. The United captain will miss the start of pre-season after Portugal's World Cup exit against Spain.
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United target Tchouameni as Scott spurns Bournemouth contract to fuel £85m chase
Manchester United are pursuing Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouameni, valued at £85m, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott has rejected multiple contract offers from the Cherries, keeping a potential Old Trafford move alive.
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Gullit, Thiago Silva and the free signings that shaped Chelsea across three decades
Despite spending roughly £1.5 billion under their current ownership, Chelsea have a long history of shrewd free-agent recruitment. From Ruud Gullit's FA Cup triumph to Thiago Silva's four-season stint, the Blues have landed world-class talent at no transfer cost.
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Premier League revenue hits £6.8bn in 2024/25, doubling La Liga and dwarfing Serie A
The Premier League generated £6.8bn in revenue during 2024/25, an 8% rise that leaves La Liga (£3.5bn) and Serie A (£2.56bn) far behind, according to the Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance. Matchday income exceeded £1bn for the first time, though pre-tax losses surged to £948m.
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From Caicedo's £115m snub to Guehi's late collapse: Liverpool's costliest failed transfers
Liverpool have seen several high-profile transfer pursuits unravel at the worst possible moments, including Moises Caicedo choosing Chelsea for £115m and Marc Guehi's completed medical ultimately leading nowhere.
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Bale reveals he twice rejected Manchester United to chase football over money
Gareth Bale has recalled turning down Manchester United on two separate occasions — first as a 17-year-old in 2007 and again in 2013 — prioritising regular football and a move to Real Madrid over bigger pay packets at Old Trafford.
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Alex Scott rejects Bournemouth contract offers as United target Tchouameni for midfield rebuild
Manchester United's midfield recruitment drive is gathering pace, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott turning down multiple new contract offers and Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni emerging as a second target valued at £85m.
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Kone agrees personal terms with Arsenal as Trossard nears £15.5m Besiktas exit
Arsenal are closing in on Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with personal terms reportedly agreed and a £43m fee the remaining hurdle. Simultaneously, Leandro Trossard's representatives are heading to Istanbul to finalise a £15.5m move to Besiktas.
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Manchester United push for £80m Alex Scott after missing out on Anderson and Fernandes
Manchester United are weighing up a bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, valued at around £80m, after losing out on Elliot Anderson (£116m to City) and Mateus Fernandes (£85m to Spurs) this summer.
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Desailly backs Tchouameni to follow Varane's path in £85m Manchester United move
Former France defender Marcel Desailly has endorsed Manchester United's reported pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, citing Raphael Varane's successful switch from Madrid to Old Trafford as a blueprint. Real Madrid are said to demand more than £85 million for the 26-year-old.
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Man City's opening Premier League fixtures confirmed, including September derby at Old Trafford
Manchester City's early Premier League schedule is now set, with the first Manchester derby of the season confirmed for Sunday 13 September at Old Trafford, alongside a Friday night trip to Crystal Palace on 28 August.
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Desailly backs Tchouameni to follow Varane and Casemiro to Manchester United
Former France defender Marcel Desailly has endorsed Aurélien Tchouameni's potential move to Manchester United, as reports from Spain suggest club officials are planning a trip to Madrid to explore a deal worth more than £85 million.
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Liverpool lead Premier League chase for Mexico's 17-year-old World Cup star Gilberto Mora
Liverpool have made contact with the camp of Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, the youngest player at World Cup 2026, as the Reds look to get ahead of Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for the £34m-rated teenager.
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Arsenal agree free transfer for Meslier with Setford set to leave on loan
Arsenal have reportedly finalised an agreement to sign former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a free agent, with the 26-year-old still to complete a medical. The deal is expected to trigger a loan exit for young keeper Tommy Setford.
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