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Tottenham seal £85m Mateus Fernandes deal to edge out Manchester United
Tottenham have agreed an £85million guaranteed fee with West Ham for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, outbidding Manchester United to land one of the summer's most sought-after midfield targets.
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Rice channels Arsenal's 'it's not done' motto as England enter World Cup knockout stage
Declan Rice has invoked the defiant three-word phrase that helped Arsenal win their first title in 22 years as England prepare to face DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup in Atlanta, warning that the knockout rounds will bring 'really, really tough games' all the way to the final.
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Tottenham beat Man United to Mateus Fernandes in club-record £85m deal
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a club-record £85 million fee with West Ham United for Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes, fending off competition from Manchester United, Real Madrid, and PSG. The 21-year-old becomes Spurs' fifth signing of the summer under Roberto De Zerbi.
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Tottenham's £85m Fernandes deal hands Man City pole position in £100m Tonali race
Manchester City could emerge as frontrunners for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali after Tottenham agreed an £85m deal to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, potentially ending Spurs' interest in the Italy international.
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Contract clause gives Newcastle leverage as Arsenal pursue Bruno Guimaraes this summer
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, but a club option to extend his contract until 2029 strengthens the Magpies' hand in any negotiations. Newcastle insist the Brazilian is not for sale.
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Summerville's World Cup exit clears path for Man Utd's £50m move from West Ham
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at £50 million, after the Dutchman's tournament ended with a penalty miss as the Netherlands fell to Morocco in the round of 32.
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Nmecha and Summerville exits from World Cup open door for Manchester United moves
Germany and the Netherlands both crashed out of the World Cup on penalties, freeing Felix Nmecha and Crysencio Summerville from international duty and potentially accelerating United's pursuit of the pair.
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United target Summerville more attainable after Netherlands' World Cup exit
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at £50m, after the Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco in the World Cup round of 32. The 24-year-old, who scored twice in the tournament, can now focus on his club future.
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Gundogan hails Maresca as 'incredible' ahead of Man City managerial reign
Ilkay Gundogan has backed Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, describing the Italian as 'unbelievable as a human being' and predicting near-universal support inside the club.
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Inflated English prices push Man United toward raw, unproven talent in summer rebuild
Manchester United are shifting their transfer strategy after soaring domestic prices — led by Elliot Anderson's £116m move to Manchester City — priced them out of several midfield targets. The club now plans to pursue cheaper, less-established players instead.
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Trossard delays transfer decision as Besiktas table €20m verbal bid for Arsenal winger
Leandro Trossard is putting his Arsenal future on hold until after the World Cup, with Besiktas having already made a verbal offer worth up to €20 million for the 31-year-old, who enters the final year of his contract this summer.
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Barcelona pass on £26m option as Rashford return to Manchester United edges closer
Barcelona have declined to trigger their £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford, signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle instead. The England forward, currently at the World Cup, is now expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon signing as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Spanish publications have criticised Anthony Gordon's performances at the World Cup and questioned why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him when Marcus Rashford — who helped the club win La Liga on loan — was available for less than half that fee.
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Liverpool turn to PSG's Barcola as £100m-plus target after Diomande expected to slip away
Liverpool are preparing a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a fallback option after Paris Saint-Germain are expected to beat the Reds to the signing of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. Barcola, 23, is valued at well over £100m but is reluctant to sign a new deal in Paris.
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Maresca confirmed as Man City boss as Chelsea receive £17m compensation for abrupt exit
Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City manager on a three-year deal, with Chelsea receiving £17 million in compensation after the Italian resigned abruptly in December 2025 to pursue the role.
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Kai Rooney targets 'biggest stage' as Puma boot ban lifted ahead of Man United pre-season
Sixteen-year-old Kai Rooney has signalled his return from a season-ending injury with an upbeat social media post, while a Manchester United academy boot policy that blocked him from wearing his Puma sponsorship deal at U16 level no longer applies as he steps up age groups.
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Man City enter Tonali race as Arsenal pivot to Bruno Guimaraes pursuit
Manchester City have emerged as serious contenders to sign Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, with sources close to the midfielder's camp describing them as genuine rivals to Tottenham. Arsenal, previously linked, have shifted their focus to Tonali's Newcastle teammate Bruno Guimaraes.
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Rodri injury setback hands £116m signing Elliot Anderson an immediate midfield role at City
Rodri is set to miss the start of Manchester City's season after surgery following the World Cup, opening the door for new £116m signing Elliot Anderson to fill the No.6 role under Enzo Maresca.
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PSG's £116m Barcola valuation deals Liverpool a blow as Diomande pursuit fades
Liverpool's hopes of signing PSG winger Bradley Barcola have been dealt a significant setback, with Paris Saint-Germain placing a £116m price tag on the 23-year-old and insisting he is not for sale this summer.
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Rashford edges closer to Man Utd stay after positive talks with club over his future
Marcus Rashford could remain at Manchester United beyond this summer's transfer window after constructive talks between the club and his representatives. The 28-year-old is set to return to Carrington for pre-season following the World Cup, with United unwilling to sanction a third loan spell.
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