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Rashford keen on permanent Barcelona move but £26m fee clause threatens to derail deal
Marcus Rashford has spoken enthusiastically about Barcelona to England team-mate Anthony Gordon, but the Catalan club are pushing to negotiate below the £26m permanent option they hold — a clause set to expire on June 15.
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Arsenal lead race for Julian Alvarez as Barcelona's pursuit stalls
Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with Barcelona's rival bid reported to have stalled. The Premier League champions are targeting the Argentina World Cup winner to fill a left-wing vacancy next season.
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Mateta to AC Milan: Crystal Palace striker close to historic transfer
Author of 12 goals in the Premier League this season and selected by Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup, Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly in advanced negotiations with AC Milan, a year after a first agreement fell through during a medical examination.
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Leao red card for punching prompts Bruno Fernandes solidarity as £43m Man Utd target eyes Premier League move
Rafael Leao was sent off for punching an opponent during Portugal's World Cup warm-up win over Chile, prompting a show of support from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The AC Milan winger, valued at £43m, has openly expressed his desire to play in the Premier League.
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Where to watch England's World Cup 2026 games across Greater Manchester
With England's World Cup 2026 campaign kicking off against Croatia on June 17, Greater Manchester has a host of pubs and venues setting up big-screen screenings, fanzones, and matchday events for supporters.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet £34.5m asking price as Rashford's Barcelona dream fades
Bayern Munich are prepared to meet Manchester United's £34.5m valuation of Marcus Rashford this summer, according to reports, though his £325,000-per-week wages remain a significant obstacle. Barcelona, where Rashford spent last season on loan, appear unwilling to pay the £26m required to make the deal permanent.
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Fernandes backs red-carded Leao as £43m United transfer target eyes Premier League move
Bruno Fernandes publicly supported Portugal team-mate Rafael Leao after the AC Milan winger was sent off for striking an opponent in a World Cup warm-up match. Leao, valued at £43m by Milan, has openly stated the Premier League would suit his style.
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Argentinian media hail Martinez as 'spectacular' bicycle kick lights up Honduras win
Lisandro Martinez earned praise from Argentine outlets after a solid defensive display and an eye-catching overhead kick attempt in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras, boosting his World Cup selection hopes.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet United's £34.5m Rashford valuation but wages remain the obstacle
Bayern Munich are prepared to pay Manchester United's £34.5m asking price for Marcus Rashford this summer, according to reports, though the forward's £325,000-per-week wages could scupper a deal. Barcelona, where Rashford spent last season on loan, are reluctant to make his stay permanent.
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Brazil call-up for Ederson days after £38m United move adds World Cup spotlight to Old Trafford deal
Ederson earned a surprise recall to the Brazil squad just five days after Manchester United confirmed his £38.3m signing from Atalanta, ending a 16-month international absence and handing the midfielder a World Cup stage ahead of his official arrival at Old Trafford.
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Amorim had flagged Eriksen's heart condition months before Denmark collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest. Former Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim had publicly acknowledged the need to monitor the midfielder's heart rate as recently as February 2025.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move hinges on club election as United eye £19m sell-on
Mason Greenwood's proposed transfer from Marseille to Fenerbahce could be decided by the Turkish club's new president, with Manchester United standing to receive around £19m through a 40 per cent sell-on clause in a deal valued at £47.5m.
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Diomande declares PSG love as Liverpool and rivals chase £110m Leipzig winger
Yan Diomande has publicly declared his admiration for Paris Saint-Germain amid strong interest from Liverpool, both Manchester clubs, and Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger scored 12 goals and added nine assists in his debut Bundesliga season, with RB Leipzig valuing him at around €130m.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up pushes back Manchester United medical and signing
Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, but his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the medical and paperwork are unlikely to be completed until after the tournament ends.
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Fifa bans tactical timeouts and five other rule changes set to reshape World Cup 2026
Fifa referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed six rule changes for this summer's World Cup, headlined by a ban on players rushing to the touchline for coaching instructions while goalkeepers are down injured.
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Neville insists Bellingham must start as Carragher warns England will find World Cup tough
Gary Neville has declared Jude Bellingham "is not a sub" and must start England's World Cup opener against Croatia, while Jamie Carragher fears the Three Lions will struggle to match the standards set under Gareth Southgate.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho return complicates Man United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
José Mourinho's expected return to Real Madrid following Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president has put a significant obstacle in Manchester United's path to signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with the Bernabéu club tipped to move for the Portuguese playmaker.
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Van Hecke agrees personal terms with Spurs as De Zerbi targets third summer signing
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has reportedly agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur despite two rejected bids, with the Dutch international said to be eager to reunite with manager Roberto De Zerbi in north London.
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Norwegian press savage 'shockingly weak' Haaland after Norway draw, but Solbakken backs his striker
Erling Haaland was rated as low as two out of ten by Norwegian outlets after a 72-minute cameo in Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco in New Jersey, with Dagsbladet calling it a 'shockingly weak rehearsal' ahead of the World Cup.
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Real Madrid election result ends Haaland threat but Rodri's City future stays unresolved
Florentino Perez has retained the Real Madrid presidency, effectively ending a rival candidate's pledge to sign Erling Haaland — but uncertainty over Rodri's contract situation at Manchester City continues to linger.
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