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Manchester United signs Andrey Santos and targets Tielemans for Champions League return

Manchester United has officially announced the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea for €58 million, and is reportedly about to activate Youri Tielemans' €41 million release clause at Aston Villa.

Football Jul 13

United close in on Tielemans but £85m Scott price tag complicates midfield rebuild

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m, but completing their midfield overhaul hinges on finding a third piece — with Bournemouth's Alex Scott attracting interest despite an £85m asking price and positional doubts.

Football Jul 13

Alonso confirms Garnacho free to leave Chelsea while vowing to keep Fernandez

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has revealed that Alejandro Garnacho can leave Stamford Bridge this summer, while confirming he held private talks with Enzo Fernandez and wants the midfielder to stay.

Football Jul 13

Antonio reveals rockets flew past his hotel window on first day at Al Sailiya in Qatar

Michail Antonio has described watching Iranian missiles streak past his hotel window on his first day in Qatar after signing for Al Sailiya in March 2026, months after a serious leg break ended his time at West Ham.

Football Jul 13

Manchester United seal £50m Santos signing from Chelsea as debut looms this weekend

Manchester United have completed the £50 million signing of midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old Brazilian penning a five-year deal at Old Trafford and already training at Carrington ahead of a potential debut against Wrexham in Helsinki.

Football Jul 13

Lucas Digne agrees to join PSG for €12m after World Cup

Established as a regular starter for France at the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Digne (32) has agreed to return to PSG from Aston Villa. The Paris club is set to activate a purchase option valued at €12 million.

Football Jul 13

Saracens sign cross-code 'Tongan Torpedo' Va'enuku from Ampthill as sixth summer recruit

Saracens have completed the signing of Sione Va'enuku, a 104kg centre who switched from rugby league with the Sydney Roosters in 2024 and scored 17 tries in 39 appearances for Ampthill across two seasons.

Rugby Jul 13

Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m in midfield rebuild

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a five-year deal worth up to £50million, with Youri Tielemans also set to arrive this week as the club reshapes its midfield.

Football Jul 13

28-cap USA lock Ehrecke joins Leicester as sixth international signing for 2026/27 PWR season

Rachel Ehrecke, a 28-cap USA Women's Eagles lock, has left Loughborough Lightning to join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season — the club's sixth capped international recruit of the summer.

Rugby Jul 13

Manchester United seal £50m Andrey Santos signing from Chelsea to bolster midfield

Manchester United have completed the £50 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old penning a long-term contract after undergoing a medical in Manchester last week.

Football Jul 13

Tielemans set for Man Utd medical as Ederson deal stalls over knee injury

Manchester United are closing in on a £35m move for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, who is due a medical on Tuesday, while a £38.8m deal for Atalanta's Ederson remains on hold after the Brazilian failed his own medical last week.

Football Jul 13

Danny Dyer expects Jarrod Bowen to stay at West Ham despite Championship relegation

Actor and West Ham supporter Danny Dyer, father-in-law of Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen, says he does not expect the England international to leave the club this summer, despite interest from Premier League sides following West Ham's relegation.

Football Jul 13

Tielemans and Santos deals push Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to edge of Man United plans

Manchester United's pursuit of Youri Tielemans for £35m and Andrey Santos for £50m appears to have effectively ended their interest in Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, leaving his summer future unresolved after an Atletico Madrid move also collapsed.

Football Jul 13

United trigger Tielemans release clause as Ederson knee concern forces fee renegotiation

Manchester United are closing in on Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans after triggering his reported £35m release clause, while simultaneously renegotiating their £35m deal for Atalanta's Ederson following concerns raised by a knee injury in his medical.

Football Jul 13

Bounou Shines at 2026 World Cup, Fenerbahçe Ready to Bring Him Back to Europe

After a remarkable 2026 World Cup with Morocco, notably against France, Yassine Bounou is Fenerbahçe's top priority this summer. The Al-Hilal goalkeeper is under contract until June 2028.

Football Jul 13

Iraola calls for more Liverpool signings as Edwards exit leaves transfer plans in flux

Andoni Iraola used his first Liverpool press conference to acknowledge the club needs reinforcements beyond their two summer arrivals, while also confirming Harvey Elliott will get the chance to rebuild his career at Anfield after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa.

Football Jul 13

Manchester United turn to Tielemans after £39m Ederson deal stalls

Manchester United are in talks with Aston Villa over a move for Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, after their pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson stalled following his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad.

Football Jul 13

Iraola tells FSG he needs more signings as Liverpool target right-back cover

New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has publicly called on owners Fenway Sports Group to add to their summer business, saying the club 'need more players' despite already spending £94.5m on Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz.

Football Jul 13

Manchester United close in on £35m Tielemans deal to fill Casemiro void

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans for £35 million, with the club set to trigger his release clause as they prepare for a return to Champions League football.

Football Jul 13

Laporta confirms Adeyemi, blocks Raphinha departure and plays for time on Torres

From Dallas, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially announced the imminent arrival of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, assured that Raphinha will not leave the club despite Saudi interest, and sidestepped a PSG offer for Ferran Torres.

Football Jul 13