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Ekitike targets Christmas return as Achilles injury leaves Liverpool forward in 'immense pain'
Hugo Ekitike has set a Christmas return date as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in Liverpool's Champions League clash with PSG in April — an injury that has also ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester United target Nmecha as £61m Dortmund release clause looms in 2027
Manchester United are tracking Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, after the Germany international impressed at the World Cup. Dortmund hold him on a contract until 2030, with a £61m release clause activating in summer 2027.
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Barcelona let £26m Rashford option expire, leaving Bayern Munich as likeliest destination
Barcelona's agreed option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United for £26 million expired at midnight on Monday. The La Liga club would now need to renegotiate a new fee, while Bayern Munich have emerged as an alternative suitor.
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Manchester United monitoring £50m Summerville for possible West Ham double deal
Manchester United are tracking West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a left-flank target, valued at around £50m, while also pursuing Hammers midfielder Mateus Fernandes — raising the prospect of a double transfer from the relegated club.
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Valencia backs Amad to thrive under Carrick — then watches him score the winner
Antonio Valencia praised Amad's development as a right-sided defender ahead of the Copa America group stage, only for the Manchester United winger to come off the bench and score a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia.
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Maguire reveals 'awkward' Tuchel FaceTime after England World Cup squad snub at 33
Harry Maguire has described an uncomfortable video call with Thomas Tuchel after being left out of England's 2026 World Cup squad, admitting the news came as a shock and that Tuchel could not offer him a clear explanation for the decision.
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Rashford's £40m release clause bars Liverpool and City but opens door to Premier League return
Marcus Rashford has a £40m release clause in his Manchester United contract that any club can trigger this summer — except Liverpool and Manchester City. Barcelona have opted against signing him permanently after his loan spell, leaving the 28-year-old's future unresolved.
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Cunha confirms he tried to persuade Casemiro to stay at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha has revealed he personally urged Casemiro to sign a new deal at Old Trafford before the Brazilian veteran departed at the end of his contract. United are now closing in on Atalanta's Ederson and West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as replacements.
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Doku's centre-forward cameo gives Maresca a wildcard Haaland alternative for next season
Jeremy Doku spent time leading Belgium's attack in their 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle, handing incoming Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca a potential option to rotate and rest Erling Haaland next season.
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Tottenham's Vuskovic emerges as Croatia's £80m-rated wildcard for England's World Cup opener
Luka Vuskovic, the 19-year-old centre-back on loan at Hamburg, has been described as a 'generational player' and could face England in Wednesday's World Cup Group L opener in Dallas after a Bundesliga breakthrough season that included a Bundesliga Team of the Season nomination and a rejected £30m Brighton bid.
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Manchester United target Felix Nmecha as long-term Casemiro replacement amid £61m release clause
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a potential replacement for Casemiro, according to reports from Germany. The 25-year-old, a former Manchester City academy product, is under contract at Dortmund until 2030 with a £61m release clause active from 2027.
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Maguire admits shock at England World Cup snub but wishes squad well from afar
Harry Maguire has spoken publicly for the first time since his surprise omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad, revealing he has been in contact with several players and will follow the tournament from the sidelines — including as a pundit on Netflix.
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Manchester United eye Crysencio Summerville as second West Ham target alongside Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United are pursuing two West Ham players this summer, with talks already under way over midfielder Mateus Fernandes and fresh interest reported in winger Crysencio Summerville, who could cost around £50 million.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, June 17, before further Group L fixtures against Ghana and Panama later in the month.
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Liverpool and Arsenal battle to sign Morocco's Bouaddi after World Cup breakout
Liverpool and Arsenal are both in the race to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after the Morocco international impressed at the 2026 World Cup. Fabrizio Romano reports that both clubs have held meetings with the teenager's agent.
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Haaland to wear captain's armband as Norway open World Cup 2026 campaign against Iraq
Erling Haaland will captain Norway when they face Iraq in their opening World Cup 2026 group match on Tuesday, wearing the armband that sets him apart from his teammates.
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Tottenham join Arsenal and Man Utd in transfer race for Newcastle's Tonali
Tottenham have emerged as the latest Premier League club pursuing Sandro Tonali, with Roberto De Zerbi's admiration for the Italian midfielder driving Spurs' interest alongside existing bids from Arsenal and Manchester United.
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Federico Chiesa ready to fight for Liverpool place after Arne Slot's sacking
Federico Chiesa, who failed to start a single Premier League game under Arne Slot, is now prepared to stay and compete for his place at Liverpool following the Dutchman's dismissal and Andoni Iraola's appointment as head coach.
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Arsenal open talks to sign Bouaddi as Giroud hails World Cup star's extraordinary maturity
Arsenal have begun discussions to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after his impressive World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil. Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea are also in the running for the teenager, who is contracted at Lille until 2029.
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Amorim's explosive Carrington row reveals why United dodged a documentary disaster
Manchester United blocked Amazon's cameras last season — a decision that now looks fortunate after Ruben Amorim's heated argument with director of football Jason Wilcox accelerated his January exit. The club has since agreed to a behind-the-scenes series for next season under Michael Carrick.
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