Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Barcelona add Sporting CP's 33-goal Suárez to striker shortlist as Álvarez pursuit stalls
Barcelona have added Sporting CP forward Luis Suárez to their striker shortlist after Atlético Madrid continued to resist a €116 million bid for Julián Álvarez. The Blaugrana could move for the Colombian as early as next week, with Ferran Torres also set to leave for PSG in a $57.5 million deal.
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Romero seals €40m Atletico Madrid move after turbulent final season at Spurs
Cristian Romero has left Tottenham Hotspur after five seasons, joining Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract in a deal worth up to €40 million. The Argentine centre-back reunites with compatriot Diego Simeone and three Argentina World Cup teammates in Madrid.
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Barcelona's third Rodri bid reaches €70m as City hold out for €80m
Barcelona have submitted a third offer for Rodri worth around €70 million, closing the gap on Manchester City's reported €80 million valuation after two earlier bids of €50m and €60m were rejected. Separately, the club are also navigating a complication in their pursuit of Joao Cancelo's return from Al-Hilal.
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Barcelona set July 31 deadline for Julián Álvarez as Atlético refuse to sell
Barcelona have given themselves until July 31 to make progress on signing Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid, with the club expecting the Argentine striker to publicly demand a transfer now that the World Cup is over.
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Cadillac CEO dismisses Williams rumours and backs Perez to stay for 2027
Cadillac team boss Marcin Budkowski and CEO Dan Towriss have publicly backed Sergio Perez to remain with the debutant outfit, dismissing speculation linking the 36-year-old with a move to Williams despite his pointless start to the 2026 season.
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Cadillac CEO denies Camara rumours but leaves 2027 driver line-up door open
Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss has called reports linking Ferrari junior Rafael Camara to a 2027 race seat "unsubstantiated", but stopped short of ruling out a driver change, saying "things can always change" in Formula 1.
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Barcelona seal £65.4m Rodri signing after City accept third bid for Ballon d'Or winner
Manchester City have accepted Barcelona's £65.4m offer for Rodri after two previous bids were rejected, ending the Spain captain's six-year stay at the Etihad and leaving City scrambling to find a replacement before the window closes.
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Vicario set to leave Tottenham for Juventus on loan after Martinez pursuit stalls
Tottenham and Juventus have agreed a season-long loan deal for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with an option to purchase. The Italian club turned to the 29-year-old after talks for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez collapsed over a valuation dispute.
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Man City in £85m Bouaddi talks as Rodri heads to Barcelona and Barcola boost lifts Liverpool and Arsenal
Manchester City have entered advanced talks to sign 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m and are weighing a £120m move for Enzo Fernandez after agreeing to sell Rodri to Barcelona. Meanwhile, Bradley Barcola's omission from PSG's squad raises hopes for Liverpool and Arsenal.
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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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