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Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Saint-Etienne beats Manchester United to sign Senegalese winger Etienne Mendy
Courted by Manchester United after a successful trial, 18-year-old Senegalese winger Etienne Mendy has chosen AS Saint-Etienne. The player, from Diambars academy, is already in the Forez awaiting official confirmation.
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Undefeated dual champion Shaidullaev signs two-year MVP deal ahead of Rizin farewell
Rajabali Shaidullaev, the 20-0 PFL and Rizin featherweight champion, has agreed a two-year deal with Most Valuable Promotions beginning in 2027, per Ariel Helwani. The 25-year-old will first defend his Rizin title against Kyoma Akimoto on New Year's Eve.
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Barcola misses sitters on Liverpool debut start but Iraola backs £123m signing
Bradley Barcola squandered two clear chances in Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, drawing criticism from Tim Sherwood — though manager Andoni Iraola defended the £123m signing after his first start for the club.
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Carrick aligns United's U21 system with first team as Premier League grants festive schedule request
Manchester United's U21 side has switched to Michael Carrick's 4-2-3-1 formation to ease academy transitions, while the Premier League has agreed to announce its festive broadcast schedule earlier following a push from the club and the Football Supporters Association.
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Unbeaten Shaidulloev signs two-year MVP deal after claiming PFL title at Super RIZIN 5
Razhabali Shaidulloev made history at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka on Thursday, defending his RIZIN featherweight belt and claiming the vacant PFL title with a unanimous decision over A.J. McKee — then immediately agreed a two-year deal with the newly rebranded MVP promotion.
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Clearlake close to buying out Boehly and Walter as Chelsea ownership era nears end
Clearlake Capital are reportedly on the verge of acquiring the 12.8 per cent stakes held by Todd Boehly and Mark Walter at Chelsea, with a spokesperson confirming Walter will pocket a profit on his original investment.
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Meunier reveals he would cycle to Old Trafford as United dream stays alive at Sunderland
Thomas Meunier has admitted Manchester United remain his dream club, saying he would cycle to Old Trafford if they ever called — while also revealing a previous move to United collapsed after a coach tried to steer him toward his own agent.
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Barcelona's Deco admits he still loves Araujo as Liverpool eye £47m permanent deal
Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed he watched Ronald Araujo's impressive display for Liverpool against Atlético Madrid and still holds a deep affection for the Uruguayan, who joined the Reds on a season-long loan with a £47m purchase option.
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Deco explains why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford in £69m summer switch
Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that Anthony Gordon's playing style was a better fit for Hansi Flick's system than Marcus Rashford, despite the Manchester United forward scoring 14 goals and 14 assists during his loan spell in Catalonia.
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Casado reveals three-year-old memory of Deportivo sealed his Barcelona loan move
Marc Casado has explained that a lasting impression from a reserve-team fixture at Deportivo three years ago proved decisive in his decision to join the newly promoted La Liga side on a season-long loan from Barcelona.
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Jaissle declares he is 'in love' with Hall as Newcastle reject Man Utd and seal new deal
Lewis Hall is set to sign a new contract with Newcastle until 2031 after the club rebuffed Manchester United's pursuit of the left-back this summer. Manager Matthias Jaissle praised the 22-year-old as an 'amazing player with huge potential'.
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Deco reveals why Barcelona let Ferran Torres leave for PSG for €45m
Ferran Torres has made a stunning start at PSG, scoring a hat-trick against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League in his opening weeks. Barcelona sporting director Deco explains that the Spanish forward wanted an undisputed starting role.
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Deco reveals why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford in £69m summer call
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why the club declined to activate their £26m option to buy on Marcus Rashford, instead spending £69m on Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, whose style Hansi Flick felt better suited the team's needs.
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Carrick's United need defensive reinforcements despite £415m spent over two summers
Manchester United have invested over £415m since INEOS took charge, reshaping their attack and midfield, but manager Michael Carrick will head into next summer knowing defensive additions remain the squad's most pressing need.
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Bayern Munich chief admits Liverpool's £123m Barcola bid was too rich, but backs Diaz to draw bigger crowds
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has confirmed the club held genuine interest in Bradley Barcola before Liverpool's £123m move from PSG priced them out, while insisting Luis Diaz — signed from the Reds for £65.5m last summer — is the player who truly pulls fans through the turnstiles.
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Manchester United open talks with Jorge Mendes to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde
Manchester United are set to open direct negotiations with agent Jorge Mendes over Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with Luke Shaw's fitness concerns driving the club's search for cover at the position.
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Richarlison seeks legal action to cancel Tottenham contract and join Vasco da Gama
Richarlison is reportedly pursuing legal action to force Tottenham into cancelling his contract, with Brazilian outlet Globo claiming the striker wants to return home and sign for Vasco da Gama after being left out of Spurs' Premier League squad.
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United poach Eze, Cassim and Konde from City and Liverpool as Amass earns first-team lifeline
Manchester United have completed or are finalising the signings of three academy prospects from their rivals, while teenage left-back Harry Amass has been kept at the club and handed a first-team training opportunity ahead of the Champions League opener against Sabah.
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Barcola Misses Sitter and Exits with Cramps on Champions League Debut with Liverpool
Signed for €140 million this summer, Bradley Barcola endured a difficult evening Wednesday at Anfield: a missed chance one-on-one with Oblak, early exit due to cramps, and a wave of criticism on social media, despite Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid.
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Ljungberg accuses Arsenal fans of forgetting Martinelli after £60m Saudi exit
Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has criticised the club's supporters for pushing Gabriel Martinelli out, saying fans forgot how much the Brazilian contributed across his seven-year, 278-game spell at the Emirates.
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