Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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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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Man City spend over £150m on four signings as 11 players exit the Etihad
Manchester City have committed more than £150m in transfer fees this summer, headlined by Elliot Anderson's £116m arrival from Nottingham Forest, while 11 players have departed through sales, contract expiries and loans.
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United close in on Ederson and Santos while Joao Gomes emerges as midfield target
Manchester United are pressing ahead with a £48m deal for Atalanta goalkeeper Ederson despite reports the move has collapsed, while a £48m agreement for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos is already in place and Joao Gomes has been identified as a further midfield option.
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Manchester United to sign Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco for academy
Manchester United will formally announce the signing of 18-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco next week. The teenager, who helped Colombia reach the U17 South American Championship final, has already arrived in England and will join United's Under-21s.
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Man United and Liverpool both chase Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after Atletico Madrid deal collapses
Manchester United and Liverpool have both made contact over a move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes after his €45m switch to Atletico Madrid collapsed following a dispute involving his agent Jorge Mendes.
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How Newcastle broke a 16-year rule by signing two Liverpool legends on free transfers
Newcastle United have a quiet history of raiding the free agent market for big names, including Liverpool icons John Barnes and Ian Rush, who both arrived at St James' Park in 1997 at no cost.
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Liverpool make contact with Wolves over £38m midfielder Joao Gomes as Gakpo stays put
Liverpool have made initial contact with Wolves over a potential £38m move for Brazil international Joao Gomes, while the club are reportedly refusing to sanction a sale of Cody Gakpo despite interest from Tottenham.
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Baleba interest cools as United eye Summerville and Ndiaye to cover Rashford exit
Manchester United are not actively pursuing Nice midfielder Carlos Baleba despite residual interest, with Andrey Santos and Ederson closer to signing. Should Marcus Rashford leave, the club would target Crysencio Summerville or Iliman Ndiaye as replacements on the left.
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