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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

United close in on £165m midfield overhaul as Tielemans medical set and Scott targeted

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m after triggering his release clause, with Andrey Santos already unveiled. The club also 'love' Bournemouth's Alex Scott, valued at around £80m, as a potential third midfield addition.

Football Jul 13

Arsenal ready to walk away from Bruno Guimarães move after £50m-to-£100m price shock

Arsenal had been led to believe a £50m bid would secure Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, but the Magpies are demanding closer to £100m — a gap that has reportedly pushed the Gunners to the brink of abandoning their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder.

Football Jul 13

Neville picks Gravenberch as the Liverpool player he would sign for Manchester United

Gary Neville has named Ryan Gravenberch as his top pick from Liverpool's squad if he could sign any rival player for Manchester United, citing the Dutch midfielder as the best of Arne Slot's three central midfielders.

Football Jul 13

Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Dortmund in €29m deal as Laporta hails Deco's work

Barcelona have completed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around €22m rising to €29m, with president Joan Laporta crediting sporting director Deco for a pursuit that began long before this summer window.

Football Jul 13

Arsenal's £35m Tzolis deal in doubt as Trossard agent signals he could stay

Arsenal's pursuit of Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis is under threat after the agent of Leandro Trossard suggested the Belgian winger has not yet decided to leave the Gunners, keeping a Besiktas move far from certain.

Football Jul 13

Barcelona's expiring Alvarez offer hands Arsenal a route into £105m striker race

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned that the club's offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez carries a time limit, potentially opening the door for Arsenal, who are also tracking the Argentine international.

Football Jul 13

Al-Ahli attempt last-minute hijack of Fenerbahce's £34m move for Mason Greenwood

Saudi side Al-Ahli called Mason Greenwood directly on Sunday in a bid to derail Fenerbahce's advanced €40m move for the former Manchester United forward, with Atletico Madrid also holding an agreed deal with Marseille.

Football Jul 13

Cole Palmer wishes Andrey Santos luck after £50m move from Chelsea to Manchester United

Cole Palmer publicly backed his former Chelsea team-mate Andrey Santos after the Brazilian midfielder completed a £50m transfer to Manchester United on Monday, commenting on the club's Instagram post with a brief message of support.

Football Jul 13

Odegaard set to stay at Arsenal despite Galatasaray agreement claims

Reports from Turkish outlets claiming Martin Odegaard's agent had met with Galatasaray have been dismissed, with sources close to the Arsenal captain insisting he is happy in north London and keen to extend his stay.

Football Jul 13

Yan Diomandé agrees with PSG, but Leipzig demands €130M

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé, 19, has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with PSG through 2031, but negotiations with RB Leipzig remain stalled over a transfer fee around €130 million.

Football Jul 13

Gloucester sign Coventry prop Oliver Salt as Championship pipeline delivers again

Gloucester have recruited Coventry tight-head Oliver Salt after 69 appearances in the Championship, making him the third player from the club alone to earn a Premiership move this season.

Rugby Jul 13

Wales hooker Kelsey Jones leaves Gloucester Hartpury for Sale Sharks after eight seasons

Kelsey Jones, a 57-cap Wales international and three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champion with Gloucester Hartpury, has signed for Sale Sharks, becoming the fourth player to make that move ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Rugby Jul 13

Juventus threatens to abandon Kolo Muani over PSG's financial demands

Juventus could give up on extending Randal Kolo Muani's loan. Club president Giovanni Carnevali has publicly denounced PSG's financial conditions, including a mandatory purchase clause valued at over €45 million, as incompatible with Turin's finances.

Football Jul 13

City's £150m summer outlay leaves Premier League rivals scrambling for targets

Manchester City have committed over £150m in early transfer business, securing Elliot Anderson, Pierce Charles, and Jeremy Monga while rivals including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle struggle to land their top targets.

Football Jul 13

Allan Saint-Maximin leaves Lens after six months to join Charlotte FC in MLS

Allan Saint-Maximin, who arrived at RC Lens in February, is joining Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer as a designated player. The 29-year-old winger has committed through the end of the 2028-2029 season.

Football Jul 13

Elliot Anderson leads Manchester City's £160m summer overhaul as Stones and Bernardo Silva depart

Manchester City have reshaped their squad significantly this summer, headlined by Elliot Anderson's £116m arrival from Nottingham Forest. John Stones and Bernardo Silva have left on free transfers, while Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake have also been sold.

Football Jul 13

Amorim eyes Mazraoui reunion at AC Milan as Man United hold firm on 2028 contract

Ruben Amorim is reportedly keen to sign Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui at AC Milan, though no talks have taken place and the Moroccan remains contracted at Old Trafford until 2028.

Football Jul 13

Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez talks but hints Garnacho could leave Chelsea

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed he has spoken privately with Enzo Fernandez following Real Madrid's public denial of interest in the midfielder, while also revealing that Alejandro Garnacho has attracted interest from other clubs.

Football Jul 13

Real Madrid reject Chelsea's £21m bid for Carreras as Alonso targets Cucurella replacement

Chelsea have had a £21 million offer for Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras turned down, with Madrid holding out for at least £43 million. New Blues boss Xabi Alonso personally requested the signing of the 23-year-old, whom he previously worked with at the Bernabeu.

Football Jul 13