Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Mourinho keeps Tchouameni at Real Madrid as United seal £50m Santos deal
Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for Andrey Santos, but their hopes of signing Aurelien Tchouameni have been ended after Jose Mourinho made the France international a priority and the midfielder agreed a new five-year contract at Real Madrid.
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Man United contact Ryerson's camp as Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni
Manchester United have held renewed contact with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, while Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni for £85m as United push to rebuild their midfield.
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Barnes urges Liverpool to extend Van Dijk's contract as Elliott handed fresh start under Iraola
Liverpool legend John Barnes has called on the club to extend Virgil van Dijk's contract, warning that Iraola will need senior leaders after the departures of Salah, Konate and Robertson. Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott is set for a chance to impress the new head coach in pre-season.
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Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni as Man United reignite interest in World Cup star
Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouameni this summer, offering Manchester United fresh hope in their pursuit of the French midfielder. The club have also held renewed talks with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, currently impressing for Norway at the World Cup.
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Desailly urges Barcola to reject Arsenal move as Gunners chase left-winger with £250m budget
French legend Marcel Desailly has publicly told PSG winger Bradley Barcola to stay in Paris rather than join Arsenal, complicating the Gunners' pursuit of a left-winger as they prepare to defend their first Premier League title in 22 years.
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Lille signs Basar Önal for €9.5m, Strasbourg lands Del Blanco
Lille officially announced the arrival of Turkish winger Basar Önal from NEC Nimègue for €9.5 million, while Strasbourg secured Argentine left-back Mateo Del Blanco for €2.4 million.
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Akliouche to PSG: Monaco Rejects Offer Deemed €15–20M Too Low
PSG submitted a €35 million proposal for Maghnes Akliouche, but AS Monaco rejected it firmly. The Monégasque club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, warned there will be no deal below the player's true value.
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Greenwood snubs Roma to seal £34m Fenerbahce move, earning Man Utd a £5.6m windfall
Mason Greenwood has agreed a £34.1m switch from Marseille to Fenerbahce, rejecting a rival offer from Roma. Manchester United will pocket around £5.6m from the deal due to a sell-on clause in his original move to France.
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Greenwood's £34m Fenerbahce move set to hand Man United £17m sell-on windfall
Mason Greenwood is closing in on a £34.1m move from Marseille to Fenerbahce, with a sell-on clause inserted by Manchester United entitling them to up to 50 per cent of the fee — a potential £17m boost to their summer transfer budget.
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Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal move as Gunners prepare £60m bid
Bruno Guimaraes has informed Newcastle of his desire to leave St James' Park this summer, with Arsenal ready to step up their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder with a £60m package after an initial bid was rejected.
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Manchester United seal £50m Andrey Santos deal from Chelsea after missing out on Anderson and Fernandes
Manchester United have agreed a £50m fee with Chelsea for midfielder Andrey Santos, making him Michael Carrick's second summer signing. The 22-year-old Brazil international arrives after United failed to land Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
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Toulouse sells Emersonn to Ipswich for €32m, club record transfer
Toulouse FC has sold Brazilian striker Emersonn to promoted English side Ipswich Town for €32 million, smashing the club's transfer record set in 2018 when Issa Diop departed to West Ham for €25m.
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Martin Terrier set for Ligue 1 return: loan from Bayer Leverkusen to OM taking shape
Under budget constraints imposed by the DNCG, OM is targeting Martin Terrier, striker at Bayer Leverkusen, for a loan this summer. The 29-year-old French U-21 international, returning from injury, would reunite with his former manager Bruno Genesio.
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Manchester United agree £50m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos in a deal worth £50 million, with £48m paid up front and £2m in add-ons. The 22-year-old will travel to Manchester to complete a medical.
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Richard Olise released by Chelsea as brother Michael shines at World Cup
Chelsea have parted ways with 21-year-old defender Richard Olise, leaving Michael Olise's younger brother without a club. Richard had progressed through Chelsea's academy since Under-9 level and featured in their Conference League squad last season.
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Man City beat Arsenal to £12.5m Monga deal and poach second academy talent
Manchester City have secured Leicester winger Jeremy Monga for £12.5m after edging out Arsenal, and are now in talks to sign Mishel Nduka from the Gunners' own academy, compounding a difficult week for Arsenal on the transfer front.
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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona to join London City Lionesses
Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and former Barcelona captain, has signed for London City Lionesses after 14 years at the Spanish club. The 32-year-old World Cup winner joins Michele Kang's ambitious WSL side, who also signed Mary Earps this summer.
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Kolo Muani on the market: PSG ends Juventus exclusivity
Blocked by Juventus's financial difficulties, negotiations for a new loan for Randal Kolo Muani have stalled. PSG has opened the door to other contenders, including Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
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United's £80m midfield hunt stalls as Fernandes joins Spurs and Tchouameni pursuit stalls
Manchester United are struggling to identify a Casemiro replacement ahead of the new season. After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, the club are now weighing up moves for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Bournemouth's Alex Scott, with Arsenal and Manchester City also circling.
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Man United set August 9 deadline to sell Rashford as Barcelona return ruled out
Manchester United want Marcus Rashford's future resolved by August 9, when their pre-season camp begins in Dublin. Barcelona have passed on their £26m purchase option, leaving United to find new suitors who can offer Champions League football.
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