Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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10-man Spurs deny United as Carrick faces calls to scrap Mainoo-Tielemans pivot
Manchester United's worst league start in 40 years deepened on Saturday as Dominic Solanke's late equaliser earned 10-man Tottenham a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, prompting Gary Neville to demand midfield changes ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid.
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Dion Dublin signed for Manchester United without knowing his wage after snubbing Chelsea and Everton
Dion Dublin has revealed he was so captivated by Sir Alex Ferguson's Old Trafford tour that he signed his Manchester United contract without asking about his salary, having already turned down approaches from Chelsea and Everton.
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Gerrard backs Jacquet to succeed Van Dijk as Salah hits 10 goal contributions in seven Trabzonspor games
Steven Gerrard has named Jeremy Jacquet as the long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool, while Mohamed Salah has made a record-breaking start at Trabzonspor with seven goals and three assists in his first seven Turkish Super Lig matches.
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UFC drops Michael 'Venom' Page despite four-fight win streak as Misfits sign him to multiyear deal
Michael 'Venom' Page has signed a multiyear, multifight deal with MF Sports after the UFC declined to renew his contract. The 39-year-old Englishman went 5-1 during his UFC tenure, finishing with a unanimous decision win over Nursulton Ruziboev in September.
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Bayern Munich leave 16-year-old JJ Gabriel in transfer limbo as United refuse to release him
Bayern Munich have entered talks to sign Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel but are yet to submit a formal offer, leaving the 16-year-old in limbo with Barcelona and Real Madrid also said to be interested in a January move.
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Arsenal bid for Liverpool target Mora as Rice, Odegaard and Timber near contract extensions
Arsenal have reportedly made an opening bid for Club Tijuana's Gilberto Mora, the Mexican teenager also pursued by Liverpool, while the Gunners are close to tying down Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber on new long-term deals.
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Michael Page signs multi-fight Misfits Boxing deal after UFC declines to re-sign him
Michael Page is moving into influencer boxing after his UFC departure. KSI announced the multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing at a UK event on Saturday, though Page's debut date and opponent are yet to be confirmed.
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Manchester United target Real Madrid's Endrick in January as key meeting looms
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan in January, believing they can outbid AC Milan with a more financially attractive offer for the 20-year-old Brazilian.
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Murphy and Neville agree Tielemans-Mainoo axis is 'impossible' after United draw with Spurs
Manchester United sit 12th in the Premier League after drawing with Tottenham, with pundits Danny Murphy and Gary Neville both singling out the £150m-revamped midfield as a fundamental problem for Michael Carrick's side.
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Haaland buys Abu Dhabi property as City face Premier League guilty verdict fallout
Erling Haaland has confirmed he purchased a property in Abu Dhabi through a Manchester City-linked development, with prices ranging from £770,000 to over £7.25 million — the announcement coming one week after City were found guilty of 114 Premier League charges.
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Haaland buys Abu Dhabi home a week after Man City's 114-charge guilty verdict
Erling Haaland has confirmed he purchased a property in Abu Dhabi as part of a Manchester City-backed development, just days after an independent panel found the club guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches — a verdict City are appealing.
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Kai Rooney closes in on first Man Utd pro contract as JJ Gabriel edges toward exit
Kai Rooney turns 17 on November 2, making him eligible to sign his first professional contract with Manchester United. His path contrasts sharply with fellow academy prospect JJ Gabriel, who has requested his release and is attracting interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
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United face Kai Rooney professional contract decision as JJ Gabriel edges toward exit
Manchester United can offer Kai Rooney his first professional contract when he turns 17 on 2 November, while academy prospect JJ Gabriel has been absent from Carrington for three weeks amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
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Iraola backs Barcola ahead of City clash as Liverpool eye Nottingham Forest defender Murillo
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has defended Bradley Barcola's form despite criticism of the winger's France displays, while Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs tracking Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo ahead of a potential move.
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Merino's father hints at Champions League exit clause as Arsenal eye Gyokeres swap for Alvarez
Mikel Merino's father has suggested his son would only leave Arsenal for a Champions League club, while reports link the Gunners to a January swap deal involving Viktor Gyokeres and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez.
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Real Madrid enquire about McTominay as Napoli contract stand-off raises exit threat
Scott McTominay is locked in a contract dispute with Napoli, with Real Madrid reported to have made enquiries about the Scotland midfielder. Premier League clubs are also monitoring the situation, and Manchester United hold a 10% sell-on clause from his £25.9m departure in 2024.
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McTominay contract stand-off at Napoli opens door for Real Madrid and Premier League clubs
Scott McTominay is reportedly locked in a contract dispute with Napoli, alerting Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs. Manchester United, who sold him for £25.9m in 2024, hold a 10% sell-on clause that could deliver a significant windfall.
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Man City players probe relegation exit clauses as £400k bonuses hang in the balance
Manchester City players have been asking agents about contract exit options and the consequences of expulsion from the Premier League, following the club's guilty verdict on 114 rule breaches. Reports indicate no relegation clauses exist, leaving stars facing a potential fire sale.
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Leicester Tigers eye Munster centre O'Brien as Tigers hunt backline reinforcements
Leicester Tigers are weighing a move for Munster outside centre Sean O'Brien when his contract expires next summer, with the 28-year-old among several targets as the Gallagher Premiership club looks to strengthen its midfield.
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Dion Dublin urges Manchester United to pay £80m for Harry Kane despite striker turning 33
Former United striker Dion Dublin has called on his old club to sign Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, arguing the 33-year-old's relentless scoring record — 152 goals in 154 games for Bayern, plus six in four for England — makes him worth every penny of the £80m asking price.
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