Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Arsenal look to sell four fringe players as Arteta laments squad-size rules after Community Shield rout
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, but Mikel Arteta used the occasion to highlight his frustration over squad-size rules, with four fringe players — Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, Gabriel Jesus, and Ethan Nwaneri — now likely to leave before the September 1 deadline.
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Saha demands 30 goals from Sesko in his first full Manchester United season
Former United striker Louis Saha has set a lofty target for Benjamin Sesko ahead of his second season at Old Trafford, calling on the Slovenian to more than double his 12-goal haul from 2024/25 and reach 30 for the campaign.
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Rodri joins Barcelona for €70m and targets Champions League immediately
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is leaving Manchester City after seven seasons to sign with FC Barcelona for approximately €70 million. Even before the official announcement, Rodri displayed his ambitions upon arriving in Barcelona.
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Fofana Set to Leave: Lyon and Roma Close to €35M Deal
Forced to balance its books under DNCG supervision, Olympique Lyonnais is on the verge of selling Malick Fofana to AS Roma for a total estimated at €35 million, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Djibril Sidibé signs with Le Mans FC to support club's return to Ligue 1
Promoted to Ligue 1 after sixteen years away, Le Mans FC officially announced on Tuesday the arrival of Djibril Sidibé, 2018 World Cup winner with France. The 34-year-old right-back has signed until 2028, with an additional season as an option.
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Al-Hilal close in on Casadó as Barcelona hold firm at €40m to fund Rodri pursuit
Al-Hilal have renewed contact over Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó, with personal terms advancing and the Spanish club valuing the 22-year-old at up to €40 million as they look to raise funds for a move for Manchester City's Rodri.
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Boehly in talks to sell his 12.8% Chelsea stake to majority owners Clearlake Capital
Todd Boehly is reportedly in discussions to sell his stake in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital, the club's majority shareholders. The move comes amid a reported rift between Boehly and Clearlake's Behdad Eghbali, with the club now valued at £5bn.
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Leone Nakarawa returns to Fiji to join Drua for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season
Three-time Rugby World Cup player Leone Nakarawa is heading home to Fiji to play for the Fijian Drua in the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 38-year-old lock, capped 68 times, was named in the 2015 World Cup team of the tournament.
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Arsenal weigh five-player Brighton swap to beat Man United to Hinshelwood
Arsenal are exploring a swap deal involving up to five players to sign Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, with Manchester United also competing for the £51m-rated 20-year-old.
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Mbappé and Haaland co-lead FC 27 with 91, Messi climbs to 89
EA Sports has unveiled the FC 27 ratings, due out September 25. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland share first place with 91, ahead of a group of players rated 90 including Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé.
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Galatasaray's £43m Fernandes bid to be rejected as Rashford eyes Barcelona return
Manchester United will rebuff Galatasaray's reported £43m offer for captain Bruno Fernandes, with club sources insisting he is unavailable at any price. Meanwhile, Barcelona are said to remain in dialogue over a potential return for Marcus Rashford despite signing Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
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Blocked by Atlético, Barcelona turns to Arsenal's Gyökeres as Plan B
Still unable to secure Julian Alvarez, held back by Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona has added Viktor Gyökeres to its list of backup options, according to Marca. A meeting between the Argentine and Atlético's board is expected this week.
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PSG drop Barcola asking price to £120m as Liverpool push to seal deal
Paris Saint-Germain have lowered their asking price for Bradley Barcola from £145m to between £110m and £120m, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reporting that a move to Liverpool will now 'accelerate'.
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Galatasaray prepare Fernandes bid as Barcelona circle Rashford again before United's opener
Manchester United face a turbulent final fortnight of the transfer window, with Galatasaray readying a £43m offer for Bruno Fernandes and Barcelona reportedly still in contact with Marcus Rashford's representatives despite signing Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
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Barcelona prepare imminent Gyokeres bid as Arsenal weigh up Nwaneri exit
Barcelona are set to make an offer for Viktor Gyokeres in the coming hours as Arsenal navigate a busy final fortnight of the transfer window, with Ethan Nwaneri also expected to depart before the September 1 deadline.
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Manchester United open contract talks with Bruno Fernandes after Galatasaray's £17m approach
Manchester United have entered contract discussions with captain Bruno Fernandes, whose deal expires at the end of this season. The talks follow a reported £17 million offer from Galatasaray, though Fernandes is said to want to remain at Old Trafford.
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Aubameyang scores on official debut with Deportivo, but La Corogne draws 1-1 against Elche
Transferred from Marseille this summer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first goal in a Deportivo shirt in the 21st minute against Elche. The Galician club, promoted to La Liga, could not secure victory (1-1) on their return to Spanish top flight.
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Liverpool agree personal terms with PSG's Mbaye as £165m Barcola double deal takes shape
Liverpool have reached an agreement with PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye on a five-year contract, according to Fabrice Hawkins, as the club simultaneously pursues a £120m move for Mbaye's team-mate Bradley Barcola.
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Fofana to Roma: Lyon and Italian club agree on €40m transfer
According to Fabrizio Romano, AS Roma and Lyon have reached an agreement for the transfer of Malick Fofana, valued at €40 million. The Belgian winger has also negotiated the terms of his contract with the Roman club, but no official offer has yet been submitted.
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Manchester United open contract talks with Fernandes after Galatasaray's £17m approach
Manchester United have entered contract negotiations with captain Bruno Fernandes after Galatasaray reportedly offered the Portugal midfielder £17 million. Club sources insist Fernandes is not available at any price and wants to remain at Old Trafford.
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