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Man City open Etihad doors to clubs as Maresca scouts academy talent for loans and sales

Manchester City are hosting representatives from clubs across England and Europe at the City Football Academy on Tuesday, giving interested parties a close look at emerging academy talent ahead of potential loan and permanent deals this summer.

Football Jul 14

Xabi Alonso rules out Garnacho future at Chelsea after turbulent debut season

Alejandro Garnacho looks set to leave Chelsea this summer after incoming manager Xabi Alonso decided against keeping him. The Argentine, signed for £40m from Manchester United, was berated by team-mates during a 1-0 defeat to his former club in April.

Football Jul 14

Nine-cap Wallaroo Ashley Fernandez joins Leicester Tigers as fifth Australian signing this summer

Lock forward Ashley Fernandez will leave the ACT Brumbies to join Leicester Tigers for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season, becoming the club's fifth Australian recruit ahead of a campaign aimed at improving on last year's ninth-place finish.

Rugby Jul 14

Greenwood to Fenerbahçe and Ounahi to Ajax: OM could recover up to €50m

Mason Greenwood's transfer to Fenerbahçe (€42m) and Azzedine Ounahi's potential move to Ajax Amsterdam could bring tens of millions of euros to Olympique de Marseille, which is seeking liquidity to finance its summer transfer window.

Football Jul 14

Man City face £85m demand for Lille's Bouaddi after his World Cup breakthrough

Manchester City are pursuing 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer, but Lille are holding out for £85m and would prefer to keep him for another year, complicating any deal.

Football Jul 14

Edwards fires back at Ghodoussi after £50m Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal report sparks public row

Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards has defended his reporting that Arsenal were led to believe Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães could be signed for £50 million, after former co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi publicly branded the claim 'utter nonsense'.

Football Jul 14

AC Milan move for Ederson after Manchester United's deal collapses at medical stage

Manchester United's pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has fallen apart after the 27-year-old had already undergone a medical. Ruben Amorim's AC Milan have now made contact with Atalanta and are ready to sign the Brazilian themselves.

Football Jul 14

Inter Milan target Spence as Tottenham right-back emerges after Khalaili medical failure

Inter Milan have identified Tottenham's Djed Spence as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries after a £25.6m deal for Anan Khalaili collapsed when the Israeli winger failed medical tests imposed by Italy's Olympic Committee.

Football Jul 14

Lyon target Jun-ho Bae, South Korean midfielder from Stoke City valued at €4m

According to Foot Mercato, Olympique Lyonnais are interested in Jun-ho Bae, attacking midfielder at Stoke City (Championship) and South Korean international who featured at the 2026 World Cup. The 22-year-old is under contract until June 2027 and would be open to a move.

Football Jul 14

Manchester United target £80m Alex Scott to anchor revamped midfield alongside Tielemans

Manchester United are pursuing Bournemouth's Alex Scott in an £80m deal as part of a three-player midfield overhaul this summer. Youri Tielemans is also in advanced talks after United reportedly activated his £35m release clause at Aston Villa.

Football Jul 14

An €8M Clause to City Pushes Barcelona to Sell Ferran Torres to PSG

PSG is targeting Ferran Torres as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, who transferred to AC Milan. A clause in his contract would require FC Barcelona to pay between €7 and €8 million to Manchester City if they extend the Spaniard's deal, seriously complicating his future in Catalonia.

Football Jul 14

Tielemans closing in on £35m United move that could convince Rashford to stay

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans after a deal for Ederson collapsed, with the Belgian midfielder's arrival potentially playing a key role in persuading Marcus Rashford to remain at Old Trafford.

Football Jul 14

Santos signs for £50m as United chase Tielemans and Ederson deal stalls

Manchester United have completed the £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the midfielder's decision. United are also in advanced talks for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans, casting doubt over a previously agreed £35m move for Atalanta's Ederson.

Football Jul 14

Collyer's United future to be decided once £85m midfield rebuild is complete

Manchester United will determine Toby Collyer's future later this summer after confirming the signing of Andrey Santos and closing in on Youri Tielemans. A loan move is considered the most likely outcome, though a permanent exit has not been ruled out.

Football Jul 14

Paris FC ready to spend over €40m to recruit two young talents this summer

Paris FC is preparing to cross an unprecedented financial threshold by investing over 40 million euros in two signings during the summer transfer window, according to available information.

Football Jul 14

Andrey Santos joins United for £50m as Tielemans pursuit puts Ederson deal on hold

Manchester United have signed Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for £50million, with manager Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the deal. A surprise move for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans is now casting doubt over United's separate pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson.

Football Jul 14

Arsenal's Berta pursues Rogers and Barcola simultaneously in £246m double transfer push

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on concurrent moves for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the pair valued at a combined £246m, according to reports.

Football Jul 14

Arsenal reassess £130m Bruno Guimarães pursuit as Newcastle demand full fee upfront

Arsenal have cooled their interest in Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães after discovering the midfielder could cost upwards of £130m, far more than the £50m figure intermediaries had initially suggested. Separately, Atlético Madrid's reluctance to sell Julián Álvarez to Barcelona may open a door for the Gunners.

Football Jul 14

Rugby Australia opens door to Jarome Luai code switch ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has confirmed the governing body would consider signing Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai, who faces a 12-month uncontracted window after the 2026 NRL season — potentially in time for the Rugby World Cup on home soil.

Rugby Jul 14

Officially Gone, Benatia Still Working Behind the Scenes at OM on McCourt's Request

Announced as departing on May 16, Medhi Benatia has never truly severed ties with Olympique de Marseille. At the request of owner Frank McCourt, he is mobilizing his network to facilitate transfers and support certain members of the management.

Football Jul 13