Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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United's £65m Baleba bid puts Wilcox, Vivell and data chief Sansoni to the test
Manchester United have submitted a £60m plus add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, a player they valued at over £100m just a year ago. The move places the reputations of director of football Jason Wilcox, recruitment chief Christopher Vivell, and data director Michael Sansoni firmly on the line.
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Arsenal close to signing Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for €70m to bolster depleted defence
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Arsenal is on the verge of agreeing a deal with Aston Villa for English centre-back Ezri Konsa, valued at €70 million. The 28-year-old is Mikel Arteta's priority to compensate for the absences of Saliba and Timber.
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Liverpool in talks to sell Curtis Jones to Inter Milan for around £30m
Liverpool and Inter Milan have reopened negotiations over a move for Curtis Jones, with the Italian champions resuming their pursuit after a £21.4m bid was rejected in June. The 24-year-old enters the final year of his contract, leaving Liverpool at risk of losing him for free.
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Aston Villa sign Zion Suzuki for £30m as Martinez's future grows increasingly uncertain
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma in a deal worth up to £30 million, deepening uncertainty over long-serving first choice Emiliano Martinez ahead of the new Premier League season.
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Manchester United bid £65m for Brighton's Baleba despite ankle injury ruling him out for three weeks
Manchester United have submitted a £60m bid, plus £5m in add-ons, for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, a year after walking away when the Seagulls demanded over £100m. The 22-year-old Cameroon international is currently sidelined with a minor ankle ligament injury sustained in pre-season.
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Mourinho reveals he urged Vinicius to reject Arsenal and stay at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he personally advised Vinicius Junior against leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal, telling the Brazilian it was 'not worth it'. Vinicius subsequently signed a new contract keeping him at the Bernabéu until 2032.
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Arsenal close in on Ezri Konsa as £20m valuation gap narrows with Aston Villa
Arsenal are advancing talks with Aston Villa over a deal for England defender Ezri Konsa, with dialogue now taking place at ownership level to bridge a gap between Arsenal's £40m valuation and Villa's asking price of around £60m.
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Monaco cancel Pogba's contract after just six appearances, leaving him without a club
AS Monaco have terminated Paul Pogba's contract by mutual consent ahead of the new season, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The French midfielder made only six appearances after joining on a free transfer last summer following his doping ban at Juventus.
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Betis reject €50m Antony bid, denying Manchester United a sell-on windfall
Manchester United stand to lose a significant financial windfall after Real Betis flatly rejected a €50m offer for Antony, blocking the 50 per cent sell-on clause United inserted when they sold the Brazilian winger for under £20m in 2025.
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Everton CEO confirms contact with Grealish but stops short of sealing permanent deal
Everton CEO Angus Kinnear has confirmed the club has stayed in touch with Jack Grealish following his loan spell last season, but declined to confirm whether the Manchester City winger will return to Hill Dickinson Stadium permanently.
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Arsenal open door to Lewis-Skelly exit as Manchester United weigh move for teenager
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has refused to rule out selling 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly before the September 1 deadline, with Manchester United and Chelsea both having been offered the versatile defender this summer.
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Rashford keeps No.10 for Cunha in gesture that signals his United future
Marcus Rashford has decided not to reclaim his old No.10 shirt from Matheus Cunha, according to reports, with the forward set to wear No.14 next season after Barcelona opted against making his loan move permanent.
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Strasbourg on verge of selling Moreira to AC Milan for €53 million
Diego Moreira is set to join AC Milan for €53 million plus up to €10 million in bonuses. Purchased from Chelsea for €8.5 million last summer, the 22-year-old Belgian winger would become Strasbourg's record transfer sale.
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Manchester United table £60m bid for Brighton's Baleba as midfield rebuild accelerates
Manchester United have made a £60m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, their potential third midfield signing of the summer after Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. Brighton are holding out for a higher fee, but talks are progressing.
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Manchester United submit £65m bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba to bolster midfield
Manchester United have made a £60m plus £5m add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, as they push to complete a third midfield signing before the transfer deadline.
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Napoli stall on Nicolas Jackson deal leaving Chelsea's summer plans in limbo
Chelsea's hopes of selling Nicolas Jackson this summer have stalled after Napoli delayed opening formal negotiations, with the Serie A club needing to offload Noa Lang before committing funds to a new striker.
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Cherki 'chaotic' according to his executives: how Manchester City overcame its doubts
A documentary series reveals that sporting director Hugo Viana and chief executive Ferran Soriano harboured serious reservations about the mentality of Rayan Cherki before validating his transfer for €36.5 million in June 2025.
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Mourinho reveals Rodri's doubts over Real Madrid sealed his Barcelona move
Jose Mourinho has confirmed he held talks with Rodri over a move to Real Madrid but cooled his interest after the Spain midfielder expressed reservations, paving the way for Barcelona to sign the World Cup-winning captain from Manchester City.
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Manchester United agree personal terms with Baleba in £65m Brighton deal
Manchester United have agreed a five-year contract with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the 22-year-old Cameroonian set to sign until 2031. A club-to-club fee of around £60m plus £5m in add-ons is the final hurdle remaining.
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Rashford mentors United youngsters as permanent Barcelona move fades and Old Trafford stay grows likelier
Marcus Rashford is working in a mentor role with Manchester United prospects JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey, impressing club chiefs. With Barcelona opting against a £26m permanent deal, the 28-year-old looks increasingly likely to remain at Old Trafford.
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