Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Atletico Madrid U-turn hands Manchester United second shot at Joao Gomes
Atletico Madrid's decision to sign Morten Hjulmand instead has left Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes without a move, reopening the door for Manchester United as their £35m Ederson deal remains in doubt.
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Man United make contact with £38m Joao Gomes after Atletico Madrid deal collapses
Manchester United have reportedly contacted Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after his £38m move to Atletico Madrid fell apart. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who won Wolves' Player of the Season despite their relegation, is also a Liverpool target.
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Bruno Guimaraes' father speaks out as Arsenal close in on Newcastle midfielder
Bruno Guimaraes' father has broken his silence after his son's penalty miss knocked Brazil out of the World Cup, as Arsenal reportedly edge closer to agreeing a deal for the Newcastle United midfielder.
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GB Sevens back Josh Radcliffe joins Cornish Pirates after Chiefs and NZ Universities stints
Josh Radcliffe, who represented the Waikato Chiefs, New Zealand Universities and Team GB Sevens, has signed a one-year deal with Championship side Cornish Pirates. Welsh URC club Ospreys have also secured scrumhalf Harri Williams on a contract extension.
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PSG extends partnership with Nike until 2037 for €100 million per year
Six years ahead of their current agreement's expiration, PSG and Nike have agreed to an extension through 2037. The new contract increases Paris's annual compensation from €60 million to €100 million.
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Arsenal push for quick Julian Alvarez deal after PSG shut door on Barcola move
Arsenal have made Julian Alvarez their primary attacking target this summer and are pushing to finalise a deal before pre-season, after PSG confirmed Bradley Barcola is unavailable for transfer.
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United set for double sell-on windfall as Garnacho exit looms and Greenwood transfer agreed
Manchester United stand to earn significant sell-on fees from two former players this summer. Chelsea are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho for around £42.5m, while Fenerbahce have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to €42m for Mason Greenwood from Marseille.
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Garnacho's Chelsea exit could hand Manchester United a second sell-on windfall
Alejandro Garnacho is being linked with a move to Roma after a difficult debut season at Chelsea, and Manchester United stand to collect a 10 per cent sell-on fee from any transfer — adding to the windfall expected from Mason Greenwood's impending move to Fenerbahce.
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Roma set £47m floor for Kone as United and Arsenal chase same midfielder
Roma are demanding a minimum of €55m (£47m) for Manu Kone, with both Manchester United and Arsenal pursuing the France international this summer. Arsenal are reported to have already agreed personal terms with the 25-year-old midfielder.
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Barcelona Already Hunting Ferran Torres Replacement as PSG Move Looms
Targeted by PSG to replace Gonçalo Ramos, Ferran Torres could leave Barcelona for €50 million this summer. The Catalan club is already exploring offensive options, including Dusan Vlahovic and Fisnik Asllani.
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Greenwood chooses Fenerbahçe, OM completes transfer for €43 million
According to Turkish journalist Erdem Akbas, Mason Greenwood has decided in favour of Fenerbahçe, who are offering him a four-year contract worth €10 million per season. OM should sell its striker for approximately €40 million, plus €3 million in bonuses.
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Gabriel, Lacey and the Fletcher twins: five Man United youngsters set to shine in pre-season
With several first-team regulars on post-World Cup breaks, Michael Carrick will hand extended pre-season minutes to a group of promising academy players, including JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey, and the Fletcher twins.
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Barcelona seal €30m Adeyemi deal with Dortmund as personal terms already agreed
Barcelona have agreed a €30 million fee with Borussia Dortmund for Germany winger Karim Adeyemi, with personal terms already in place for the 24-year-old. The swift progression leaves only medical and registration formalities to complete.
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Makélélé backs Olise to Florentino Perez, but Bayern blocks any move
Claude Makélélé has revealed he advised Florentino Perez to make Michael Olise his top priority this summer. Real Madrid are closely monitoring the French international, but Bayern Munich have declared him untransferable.
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Ederson's knee concern stalls Manchester United move as further tests ordered
Manchester United's £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson has hit a significant obstacle after a medical examination raised concerns over a knee issue. The club insists the transfer is not cancelled, with the player now undergoing more detailed assessments in Manchester.
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Marseille could pocket €7.5m from Ounahi sale to Ajax
Holding 30% of the rights on a future sale of Azzedine Ounahi, Olympique de Marseille could receive up to €7.5 million if Ajax Amsterdam secures the services of the Moroccan midfielder from Girona.
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Arsenal push to seal sub-£90m Julián Álvarez deal before pre-season as rivals drop out
Arsenal are accelerating talks to sign Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez before pre-season, with Barcelona and Real Madrid effectively ruled out of the race. A gap remains between Arsenal's £90m ceiling and Atlético's asking price of over £100m.
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Lions seal JP du Preez return as Stormers chase De Allende and Petaia heads to Japan
The Lions have agreed a deal to re-sign towering lock JP du Preez from Japan's Red Hurricanes, while the Stormers are in talks to bring Springbok centre Damian de Allende back to Cape Town. Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia is also set for a move to Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan.
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Karl Darlow joins Manchester United as backup goalkeeper after Leeds exit
Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of 35-year-old goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who left Leeds United after helping them secure the Championship title last season. He will serve as backup to first-choice Senne Lammens.
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Barcelona confirm signing of young attacker Jesse Bisiwu in developmental deal
Barcelona have closed the signing of Jesse Bisiwu, with journalist Matteo Moretto confirming the deal on 11 July. The young attacker is expected to develop through Barça Atlètic as the club continues a purposeful summer recruitment drive.
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