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Ferdinand hails Konsa as 'magnificent steal' while Martinelli-Yildiz swap deal emerges
Rio Ferdinand has backed Arsenal's £51m signing of Ezri Konsa as an 'absolute steal', while a separate report suggests the Gunners could offer Gabriel Martinelli to Juventus in a swap deal for winger Kenan Yildiz.
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Atletico Madrid open to selling Alvarez to Arsenal but striker holds out for Barcelona
Atletico Madrid have shifted their stance and are now willing to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, with a Viktor Gyokeres swap reportedly on the table. The Argentina striker, however, remains determined to join Barcelona despite the Catalan club's €100m bid being rejected.
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Manchester City eye Palmeiras winger Allan as £85m Savinho sale nears completion
Manchester City have identified Palmeiras winger Allan as a potential replacement for Savinho, who is in advanced talks to join Tottenham. The Brazilian has a €100m release clause, though City hope to negotiate a lower fee.
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Man United's £65m Baleba bid signals a quieter, smarter transfer approach than the De Jong debacle
Manchester United have submitted a £65m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, continuing a low-profile summer that stands in sharp contrast to their drawn-out and ultimately failed pursuit of Frenkie de Jong in 2022.
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Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Minteh as Salah successor search intensifies
Liverpool have had a £50m offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down as the club pursue multiple targets to replace Mohamed Salah. The Gambian, currently sidelined for around eight weeks, was identified alongside Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Sesko returns to training as Ugarte faces long-term absence ahead of United's Premier League opener
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several players before Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City. Benjamin Sesko and Karl Darlow are back in training, while Manuel Ugarte faces a lengthy spell out after knee ligament surgery sustained at the World Cup.
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Carrick hints at left-back pursuit as Man Utd close in on £65m Baleba deal
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £60m plus £5m in add-ons, with manager Michael Carrick indicating a left-back signing will follow — Barcelona's Alejandro Balde has emerged as a target.
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Tottenham double-winner Terry Dyson dies aged 91 after decade of glory at Spurs
Terry Dyson, a key member of Tottenham's historic 1960-61 league and FA Cup double-winning side, has died aged 91. The winger scored 55 goals in 209 appearances and netted twice in the 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup Final.
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Carrick confirms United push to sign Baleba in £65m deal before September deadline
Manchester United have submitted a bid of around £60m plus add-ons for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with manager Michael Carrick acknowledging the club are actively looking to strengthen before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Sesko nears return but De Ligt ruled out as United prepare for Hull opener
Benjamin Sesko is back in training and could feature against Hull City on Saturday, but Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined after back surgery and Mason Mount is doubtful with a knock, manager Michael Carrick confirmed.
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Carrick hails Rashford as 'fantastically well' returned forward eyes United future
Michael Carrick has praised Marcus Rashford's sharpness and fitness since returning from his season-long loan at Barcelona, with the 28-year-old now set to feature in Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull.
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Carrick backs Manchester United for title push but warns 'a whole new step' is needed
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out a Manchester United Premier League title challenge this season, though he acknowledged the club must improve significantly on last season's form to dethrone champions Arsenal.
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Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh as window enters final 11 days
Liverpool have had a £50 million offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down, with the Reds still searching for a wide attacker following Mo Salah's departure. The 22-year-old Gambia international is keen on the move but is currently sidelined for eight weeks.
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Aston Villa sign Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid to fill Digne's left-back void
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Italy international Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, replacing Lucas Digne who departed for Paris Saint-Germain. The move is part of a broader summer rebuild as Villa prepare for their Champions League campaign.
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Phil Thompson urges Liverpool to sign five players as defensive gaps concern legend
Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has warned that Andoni Iraola's squad needs up to five new signings before the window closes, naming defence, midfield and wide positions as urgent priorities ahead of the Premier League opener against Newcastle.
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Arteta insists Lewis-Skelly will stay at Arsenal despite Manchester United interest
Mikel Arteta has given a definitive response to speculation linking 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly with a summer move to Manchester United, declaring himself '100 per cent' confident the versatile full-back will remain at the Emirates.
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Brighton face Tromso in Conference League play-off with four first-team players sidelined
Brighton travel to Norway for the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off against Tromso, with Fabian Hurzeler set to name a strong side despite the absences of Mitoma, Minteh, Baleba and Tzimas.
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Sage backs Crystal Palace to keep Wharton despite Man City interest this summer
New Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has expressed confidence the club will retain Adam Wharton, insisting the 22-year-old midfielder still has more to give at Selhurst Park despite reported interest from Manchester City.
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Arteta flags Bruno Guimaraes injury doubt ahead of Arsenal's Coventry opener
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has raised concerns over Bruno Guimaraes ahead of Friday's clash with Coventry, just days after the £75m signing started the Community Shield win over Manchester City. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both fit to play.
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Brighton chief open to 'sensible' offer as Manchester United bid £65m for Carlos Baleba
Brighton CEO Paul Barber has signalled the club will consider a 'sensible' offer for Carlos Baleba after Manchester United submitted an initial bid of around £60m plus add-ons for the 22-year-old midfielder.
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