Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Kolo Muani back at PSG, his future still uncertain ahead of summer transfer
Randal Kolo Muani is training again with PSG's reserve squad after unsuccessful loan spells at Juventus and Tottenham. The Paris club is seeking an exit for the striker, who is under contract until 2028.
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Santos set for debut as United name 25-man squad to face Wrexham in Helsinki
Manchester United have named a 25-man travelling party for Saturday's pre-season opener against Championship side Wrexham in Helsinki, with new signing Andrey Santos included and in line to make his debut.
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Atletico CEO insists no fee will prise Julian Alvarez away, leaving Man City windfall in doubt
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has publicly declared that no offer — not even £170m — will be enough to sell Julian Alvarez this summer, casting doubt on a potential windfall for Manchester City, who hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause from his 2023 departure.
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PSG submits third offer to Monaco for Akliouche
Paris Saint-Germain has submitted a third proposal to AS Monaco for attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, moving closer to the €50 million demanded by the Monégasque club. A deal could be finalized as early as next week.
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Szoboszlai signs new five-year Liverpool deal after Premier League title triumph
Dominik Szoboszlai has committed his future to Liverpool, signing a five-year contract that keeps the Hungary captain at Anfield until he is 30. The £60m midfielder had entered the final two years of his previous deal.
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Atletico Madrid CEO rules out Alvarez sale at any price, dismissing Arsenal and Barcelona interest
Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil has declared the club will not sell Julian Alvarez for even €200 million this summer, directly rejecting advances from Arsenal and Barcelona and accusing Barça president Joan Laporta of running a 'personal circus' over the pursuit.
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Andrey Santos set for Man United debut as £50m signing joins Wrexham friendly squad
Manchester United have named a 25-man squad for Saturday's pre-season friendly against Wrexham in Helsinki, with summer signing Andrey Santos poised for his first appearance. Benjamin Sesko is absent as he continues to recover from a shin injury.
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Atlético Madrid refuses all offers for Álvarez, even at €200 million
Atlético Madrid president Miguel Angel Gil has publicly ruled out any transfer of Julián Álvarez this summer, rejecting in advance any proposal — including at €200 million — despite persistent interest from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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Club Brugge drop Tzolis from friendly to protect £34m Arsenal transfer
Christos Tzolis has been left out of Club Brugge's pre-season friendly against Herenveen to safeguard his £34m move to Arsenal, with the Greek winger expected to undergo a medical at the Premier League champions this weekend.
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Salah's agent hints next club could be confirmed 'very soon' after Liverpool exit
Mohamed Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa has posted on X that the 34-year-old's destination for next season may be revealed imminently, with Saudi Arabia, MLS side Sporting Kansas City, and Turkish club Besiktas all linked.
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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.
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Man City shorts deal and Maresca's home debut headline City's summer schedule
Manchester City's Puma training shorts from their 2023/24 Premier League-winning season are available at a steep discount this weekend, while the club have also confirmed their opening fixtures of the 2026/27 season.
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Enzo Fernandez's brother mocks Bellingham after Argentina dump England from World Cup
Seba Fernandez posted a photo of Enzo celebrating with Bellingham on the turf, captioned 'Hahaha Bye, Bellingham' — a jab that landed awkwardly given Enzo's reported desire to join Bellingham at Real Madrid.
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Bowen pledges to stay at West Ham and fire relegated Hammers back to the top flight
Jarrod Bowen has committed his future to West Ham despite their Premier League relegation, saying a meeting with majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky convinced him to lead the club's Championship promotion bid.
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Honey Kerslake, daughter of All Blacks legend Jerry Collins, signs first professional contract with Exeter Chiefs
Honey Kerslake, the 18-year-old daughter of late All Blacks flanker Jerry Collins, has signed her first senior contract with Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Women's Rugby. The England Under-21 back-row captained England Under-18s this year and is set to join the club for preseason this summer.
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Olise to Real Madrid? Bayern shuts the door and prepares salary raise
Michael Olise's future at Bayern Munich is the subject of speculation following France's World Cup semi-final elimination by Spain. According to reports, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder wants to join Real Madrid, but Bayern denies any intention to sell and is preparing a salary increase to make him one of the club's three highest-paid players.
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Bowen commits to West Ham's promotion push, ending Manchester United's summer pursuit
Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to West Ham and signed revised contract terms, ruling out a move to Manchester United this summer. The 29-year-old captain says helping the Hammers return to the Premier League is his clear priority.
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Barcelona target John Duran from Al Nassr to bolster attack on a budget
After the arrivals of Gordon and Adeyemi, FC Barcelona is studying a loan with option to buy for 22-year-old Colombian striker John Duran, currently at Al Nassr, with Benfica also in the running for the player.
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Rashford's £40m release clause expires as Barcelona move permanently to Gordon
Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United for pre-season after Barcelona allowed their £26m purchase option to expire on June 15, instead signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for €80m. The 27-year-old's £40m release clause has also now lapsed, meaning any interested club must negotiate a fresh fee.
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Osuchukwu rejects new deal and leaves Manchester United for Athletic Bilbao at 16
Darlington Osuchukwu, a 16-year-old goalkeeper and Spanish youth international, has turned down a new contract at Manchester United after four years in the academy and is set to join Athletic Bilbao.
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