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Man City shorts deal and Maresca's home debut headline City's summer schedule

Manchester City's Puma training shorts from their 2023/24 Premier League-winning season are available at a steep discount this weekend, while the club have also confirmed their opening fixtures of the 2026/27 season.

Football Jul 17

Enzo Fernandez's brother mocks Bellingham after Argentina dump England from World Cup

Seba Fernandez posted a photo of Enzo celebrating with Bellingham on the turf, captioned 'Hahaha Bye, Bellingham' — a jab that landed awkwardly given Enzo's reported desire to join Bellingham at Real Madrid.

Football Jul 17

Bowen pledges to stay at West Ham and fire relegated Hammers back to the top flight

Jarrod Bowen has committed his future to West Ham despite their Premier League relegation, saying a meeting with majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky convinced him to lead the club's Championship promotion bid.

Football Jul 17

Honey Kerslake, daughter of All Blacks legend Jerry Collins, signs first professional contract with Exeter Chiefs

Honey Kerslake, the 18-year-old daughter of late All Blacks flanker Jerry Collins, has signed her first senior contract with Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Women's Rugby. The England Under-21 back-row captained England Under-18s this year and is set to join the club for preseason this summer.

Rugby Jul 17

Olise to Real Madrid? Bayern shuts the door and prepares salary raise

Michael Olise's future at Bayern Munich is the subject of speculation following France's World Cup semi-final elimination by Spain. According to reports, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder wants to join Real Madrid, but Bayern denies any intention to sell and is preparing a salary increase to make him one of the club's three highest-paid players.

Football Jul 17

Bowen commits to West Ham's promotion push, ending Manchester United's summer pursuit

Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to West Ham and signed revised contract terms, ruling out a move to Manchester United this summer. The 29-year-old captain says helping the Hammers return to the Premier League is his clear priority.

Football Jul 17

Barcelona target John Duran from Al Nassr to bolster attack on a budget

After the arrivals of Gordon and Adeyemi, FC Barcelona is studying a loan with option to buy for 22-year-old Colombian striker John Duran, currently at Al Nassr, with Benfica also in the running for the player.

Football Jul 17

Rashford's £40m release clause expires as Barcelona move permanently to Gordon

Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United for pre-season after Barcelona allowed their £26m purchase option to expire on June 15, instead signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for €80m. The 27-year-old's £40m release clause has also now lapsed, meaning any interested club must negotiate a fresh fee.

Football Jul 17

Osuchukwu rejects new deal and leaves Manchester United for Athletic Bilbao at 16

Darlington Osuchukwu, a 16-year-old goalkeeper and Spanish youth international, has turned down a new contract at Manchester United after four years in the academy and is set to join Athletic Bilbao.

Football Jul 17

Arsenal target Cardiff's Axel Donczew, the youngest player in Welsh club's history

Arsenal are reported to have strong interest in Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew, who made his debut at 15 years and 234 days last season to become the youngest player in the Welsh club's history. The move would see Donczew join the Gunners' academy set-up.

Football Jul 17

Rashford set for August return to United as Barcelona permanent move collapses

Marcus Rashford is expected back at Manchester United's Carrington training ground around 10 August after a post-World Cup rest period. Barcelona declined to sign him permanently for £26m despite his 14 goals and 14 assists on loan, instead spending £69m on Anthony Gordon.

Football Jul 17

Beth Blacklock leaves Saracens for newly promoted Stade Rochelais in personal homecoming

Scotland centre Beth Blacklock has departed Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens to join newly promoted French Élite 1 Féminine side Stade Rochelais, a city where her father once lived and played rugby.

Rugby Jul 17

Lille president backs Bouaddi to stay despite £85m Man City interest

Lille president Olivier Letang says there is a 'strong chance' 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi remains at the club this summer, even as Manchester City pursue the Morocco international following his World Cup performances.

Football Jul 17

Manchester United revive interest in Fulham's Berge after Norway's World Cup run

Manchester United are reportedly in renewed contact with Fulham midfielder Sander Berge this summer, five years after fans famously mistook a mystery visitor at Carrington for the Norwegian. The 28-year-old started five of Norway's six World Cup games before their quarter-final exit to England.

Football Jul 17

Guardiola warns Maresca that Man City's squad rebuild may be far from over

Pep Guardiola has cautioned that Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca could face unexpected departures this summer, drawing on his own experience of misjudging the squad's needs before a £400m rebuild.

Football Jul 17

Alexander-Arnold relishes Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid after World Cup squad snub

Trent Alexander-Arnold has welcomed Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, calling it 'a pleasure' to work with the Portuguese coach as he bids to nail down the right-back spot vacated by Dani Carvajal's departure.

Football Jul 17

Tielemans reveals Jonny Evans helped seal his £35m Manchester United move

Youri Tielemans has credited former Leicester teammate Jonny Evans as a key influence in his £35m transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester United, saying Evans spoke directly to manager Michael Carrick about his character.

Football Jul 17

Arsenal in advanced talks for Morgan Rogers as Tzolis and Trossard deals reshape squad

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £34m deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis and are now in advanced negotiations over Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, as Leandro Trossard departs for Besiktas in a £17m deal.

Football Jul 17

Kai Rooney signs Manchester United scholarship and lifts sponsored-boots ban at 16

Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of Wayne Rooney, has signed a scholarship deal with Manchester United after five years in the club's academy. The milestone also ends a club-imposed ban on his Puma sponsorship boots, which apply to all players in the Under-16s and below.

Football Jul 17

Mount handed chance to earn new United role as Carrick eyes him for deeper midfield

Mason Mount faces a defining pre-season at Manchester United after three injury-hit years at Old Trafford. With United rebuffing AC Milan enquiries, the 27-year-old must prove his worth under Michael Carrick amid growing midfield competition.

Football Jul 17