Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Carrick faces four transfer headaches as United's window deadline looms
With less than two weeks until the September 1 deadline, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick must still address left-back cover, midfield depth, and Marcus Rashford's uncertain future after spending £85m on Tielemans and Santos.
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Arsenal target £206m Yildiz and Alvarez as Arteta hunts late window additions
Arsenal are monitoring Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz and Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as Mikel Arteta seeks a forward before the September 1 deadline, with the Gunners prepared to wait until late in the window for the right opportunity.
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Western Force sign Crusaders academy product Baleisomosomo on two-year deal
Fiji-born loose forward Netani Baleisomosomo has joined the Western Force on a two-year contract after impressing in Queensland Premier Rugby with Wests Bulldogs, where he was named in the Hospital Cup Team of the Week three times this season.
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USA Eagles prop Charlie Abel seals Oyonnax move as medical joker a decade after first French stint
Australian-born tighthead Charlie Abel has joined Pro D2 side Oyonnax Rugby as a medical joker replacement, returning to France ten years after his first spell there. The 34-year-old arrives on the back of an unbeaten MLR season with Chicago Hounds and a maiden USA Eagles cap.
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Arsenal CEO vows further signings after £110m spend — but only to raise the bar
Richard Garlick has confirmed Arsenal will pursue additional transfers this summer if the right targets emerge, following a £110m outlay on Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Piero Hincapie as the Gunners look to defend their Premier League title.
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Newcastle open talks to sign Nico González from Man City after Rodri's Barcelona move
Newcastle United have held exploratory talks with Manchester City over a move for Spanish midfielder Nico González, according to The Athletic. The 24-year-old, who joined City for £52m in January 2025, made 41 appearances last season but started just twice after January.
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OM close to completing Todibo loan from West Ham
According to L'Équipe, Marseille has reached a contractual agreement with defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who is under contract with West Ham. The two clubs are still negotiating the terms of a loan with salary-sharing.
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Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City for €70m, Ballon d'Or returns home
FC Barcelona officially confirmed on Tuesday the signing of Rodri from Manchester City for €70 million. The 30-year-old Spanish midfielder and reigning Ballon d'Or winner returns to his home country after seven seasons in the Premier League.
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Rooney urges Rashford to seize 'second chance' and break his 253-goal Man Utd record
Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford can surpass his Manchester United record of 253 goals, but only if the forward improves his work rate and commits to the club after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
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Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City in £65.4m deal on four-year contract
Rodri has completed a £65.4million move from Manchester City to Barcelona, signing a four-year contract until 2030. The midfielder, player of the tournament at this summer's World Cup, spent seven seasons at City winning four Premier League titles.
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Real Betis reject £42.7m Antony bid, costing Manchester United £13m sell-on windfall
Manchester United stand to miss out on approximately £12.8m after Real Betis turned down a £42.7m offer for Antony. A sell-on clause inserted when the winger left Old Trafford permanently would have entitled United to around 50 percent of any profit Betis made on the deal.
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Lisa Neumann weighs London life against Wales return as club future stays unresolved
Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she has yet to sign with a new club following her Harlequins departure, with quality-of-life considerations shaping her decision as much as finances. A return to Wales remains possible but complicated by her established life in London.
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Barcelona sell Torrents to Ajax permanently but retain buy-back clause and 50% resale stake
Barcelona have confirmed the permanent transfer of left-back Jofre Torrents to Ajax, with the deal structured to include a repurchase option and a 50% share of any future sale, in a move worth up to €5 million.
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Rooney reveals nose surgery eight years after breaking it twice during playing career
Wayne Rooney has undergone surgery to fix a nose he first broke in an FA Cup match and then again at DC United in 2018, having delayed the procedure throughout the remainder of his playing and management career.
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Bezos consortium acquired 38% of Liverpool in £1.5bn deal valuing club at over £5bn
The 1892 Holdings group — led by Amit Bhatia and including Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin — purchased a 38% stake in Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group, a larger share than initially reported, with the club valued at more than £5bn.
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United move swiftly to shut down Galatasaray's audacious bid for Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United have made clear Bruno Fernandes is not for sale after Galatasaray launched a surprise approach for the club captain this summer, a sharp contrast to the uncertainty that surrounded him during last year's Al Hilal saga.
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Arteta phones Alvarez personally but Argentine still prefers Barcelona move
Mikel Arteta has made a direct personal call to Julián Álvarez in a last-ditch effort to convince the Atlético Madrid striker to join Arsenal, though the 26-year-old Argentine is reported to still favour a switch to Barcelona.
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Gavi snubs Manchester United's £35m approach to stay at Barcelona until 2030
Barcelona midfielder Gavi has rejected the chance to join Manchester United, insisting he wants to remain at the Nou Camp. United boss Michael Carrick had been willing to meet Barcelona's £35m asking price as he seeks a third midfield signing this summer.
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Kane open to Saudi move as Al Hilal hold talks with England captain's representatives
Harry Kane's representatives have held talks with Al Hilal over a potential transfer, with the Bayern Munich striker said to be open to moving to Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old enters the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena.
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Rooney backs United to sign Lewis-Skelly in £45m deal that poses an instant selection headache
Wayne Rooney has called the potential signing of Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly an 'absolute no-brainer' for Manchester United, with the 19-year-old reportedly available for £45m — though guaranteeing him regular minutes could prove complicated.
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