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Kone asks agent to pause United transfer talks until World Cup bronze final is over

Manu Kone has asked his representatives to hold off on transfer negotiations until after France's World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Manchester United are reported to be frontrunners for the Roma midfielder, with Chelsea also in the frame.

Football Jul 17

Koné at €55M: Roma ready to sell, Manchester United leading the race

After an impressive World Cup with France, Manu Koné could leave AS Roma this summer. The Roman club, facing financial constraints, is asking €55 million for its midfielder, with Manchester United leading the pursuit.

Football Jul 17

Milan prosecutors clear Serie A referee chief Rocchi of VAR interference charges

Gianluca Rocchi, former head of Serie A and Serie B referees, has been cleared of sports fraud by Milan prosecutors following a months-long investigation into alleged VAR manipulation and biased referee appointments during the 2024-25 season.

Football Jul 15

Ander Herrera seals emotional return to boyhood club Zaragoza after Boca Juniors exit

Ander Herrera has rejoined Real Zaragoza, the club he first joined at age 11, on a one-year contract after leaving Boca Juniors. The former Manchester United midfielder made nearly 200 appearances for United across five seasons before departing in 2019.

Football Jul 15

Allegri issues McTominay warning as Ander Herrera completes emotional Zaragoza return

Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri has sent a pointed message to Scott McTominay about values and professionalism ahead of the Serie A season, while former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has rejoined boyhood club Real Zaragoza on a one-year deal.

Football Jul 15

Atalanta director confirms Ederson contract talks as United's £38m deal unravels

Atalanta's director has confirmed the club are working on a new contract for Ederson after Manchester United reportedly called off their agreed £38m deal, with medical concerns over a knee injury cited as the key complication.

Football Jul 14

Juventus threatens to abandon Kolo Muani if PSG maintains €45M asking price

Giovanni Carnevali, Juventus chief executive, has publicly denounced PSG's asking price for Randal Kolo Muani, valued at over €45 million, warning that the Turin club will turn to other targets if no compromise is reached.

Football Jul 14

Atalanta working on Ederson contract after Manchester United's £38m deal collapses over knee concerns

Atalanta director Cristiano Giuntoli says the club are now pursuing a new contract for midfielder Ederson after Manchester United pulled back from a £38m agreement following medical tests that raised concerns about a knee injury.

Football Jul 14

Roma's £33m loan bid for Garnacho threatens Man United's move for Summerville

Roma have submitted a formal loan offer worth up to £33m for Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho, while also emerging as rivals to Manchester United for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, who impressed at the World Cup.

Football Jul 14

McTominay unwinds in St Barts after Scotland's World Cup exit with Napoli title in his pocket

Scott McTominay has been holidaying in St Barts with girlfriend Cam Reading following Scotland's group-stage elimination at the World Cup. The Napoli midfielder wrapped up a 44-game season in which he scored 14 goals and won the Serie A MVP award.

Football Jul 14

AC Milan move for Ederson after Manchester United's deal collapses at medical stage

Manchester United's pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has fallen apart after the 27-year-old had already undergone a medical. Ruben Amorim's AC Milan have now made contact with Atalanta and are ready to sign the Brazilian themselves.

Football Jul 14

Inter Milan target Spence as Tottenham right-back emerges after Khalaili medical failure

Inter Milan have identified Tottenham's Djed Spence as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries after a £25.6m deal for Anan Khalaili collapsed when the Israeli winger failed medical tests imposed by Italy's Olympic Committee.

Football Jul 14

Juventus threatens to abandon Kolo Muani over PSG's financial demands

Juventus could give up on extending Randal Kolo Muani's loan. Club president Giovanni Carnevali has publicly denounced PSG's financial conditions, including a mandatory purchase clause valued at over €45 million, as incompatible with Turin's finances.

Football Jul 13

Amorim eyes Mazraoui reunion at AC Milan as Man United hold firm on 2028 contract

Ruben Amorim is reportedly keen to sign Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui at AC Milan, though no talks have taken place and the Moroccan remains contracted at Old Trafford until 2028.

Football Jul 13

Garnacho's Chelsea exit could hand Manchester United a second sell-on windfall

Alejandro Garnacho is being linked with a move to Roma after a difficult debut season at Chelsea, and Manchester United stand to collect a 10 per cent sell-on fee from any transfer — adding to the windfall expected from Mason Greenwood's impending move to Fenerbahce.

Football Jul 12

Amorim admits United mistakes as he takes charge of AC Milan on three-year deal

Ruben Amorim has acknowledged making errors during his troubled 14-month spell at Manchester United, speaking at his first press conference as the new AC Milan head coach after signing a three-year contract to succeed Massimiliano Allegri.

Football Jul 8

Amorim apologises to Man Utd fans for silent exit as he is unveiled by AC Milan

Ruben Amorim, sacked by Manchester United in January after 18 disappointing months, used his AC Milan unveiling on Wednesday to apologise to Red Devils supporters for leaving without a proper farewell.

Football Jul 8

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.

Football Jul 8

Roma and Juventus explore free transfer swoop for Salah as Saudi interest persists

Mohamed Salah, now a free agent after leaving Liverpool, has attracted interest from his former club Roma and Juventus, though Saudi Pro League sides Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal remain in contention. The 34-year-old says he will decide his future after Egypt's World Cup campaign.

Football Jul 7

Amorim declares AC Milan 'a greater challenge' than Manchester United in first San Siro press conference

Ruben Amorim, appointed AC Milan head coach on a three-year deal as Massimiliano Allegri's successor, said his new role represents a bigger challenge than his 14-month stint at Manchester United, where he won just 25 of 63 matches.

Football Jul 6