Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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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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Sterling, once tipped to surpass Messi and Ronaldo, is now a free agent at 31
Raheem Sterling, who Xavi once predicted would eclipse Messi and Ronaldo as the world's best player, is without a club at 31 after failed spells at Chelsea, Arsenal, and Feyenoord following his exit from Manchester City.
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Carrick reveals he was desperate to leave Tottenham the moment Manchester United came calling
Michael Carrick has opened up on his £18m move from Tottenham to Manchester United in 2006, admitting it was an instant 'no-brainer' — and recalling how Spurs boss Jacques Santini barely knew who he was when he arrived at the club.
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Ferguson's closed-door plea kept Solskjaer from a £5.5m Tottenham move in 1998
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he was days away from joining Tottenham for £5.5m before Sir Alex Ferguson called him into his office and persuaded him to stay — one season before his iconic Champions League final winner.
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Fenerbahçe targets Ethan Mbappé as Lille push for contract extension
Ethan Mbappé has caught the attention of Fenerbahçe after a strong start to the season with Lille. The Turkish club has received proposals from intermediary agents for the 19-year-old midfielder, whose contract expires in June 2025.
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Ighalo took a pay cut to snub Mourinho's Tottenham and join Manchester United in 2020
Odion Ighalo has revealed he rejected a better-paid offer from Jose Mourinho's Tottenham to join Manchester United on loan in January 2020, even accepting a wage reduction to make the move to Old Trafford happen.
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Wilshere reveals Sanchez wanted to quit Manchester United after his very first training session
Jack Wilshere has admitted Alexis Sanchez should never have left Arsenal for Manchester United, after the Chilean revealed he asked his agent to tear up his contract following his first training session at Carrington in January 2018.
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United offer JJ Gabriel scholarship to block cut-price exit as Carrick addresses City verdict
Manchester United have formally presented teenage prospect JJ Gabriel with a scholarship offer after his September transfer request, a move that forces any Premier League suitors to negotiate a fee. Manager Michael Carrick also broke his silence on Manchester City's 114-charge guilty verdict.
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Rejected by Chelsea at 14, Michael Olise Returns to Sign with the Blues
Trained and then sidelined by Chelsea as a teenager, Michael Olise is set to join the London club after spells at Reading, Crystal Palace and Bayern Munich, where he compiled 62 goals and 60 assists in 143 matches.
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United eye Branthwaite and Van de Ven as Conte signals interest in Old Trafford role
Manchester United are building a defensive shortlist for 2027 that includes Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Tottenham's Micky van de Ven, while Antonio Conte has publicly hinted at his appetite for a struggling historic club in the Premier League.
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United offer JJ Gabriel scholarship to block cut-price exit as Carrick breaks silence on City charges
Manchester United have handed teenage prospect JJ Gabriel a formal scholarship offer after his exit request last month, a move designed to prevent him leaving for nothing in January. Manager Michael Carrick also addressed the personal impact of Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 Premier League charges.
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Sesko faces second shin injury layoff as United weigh surgery option for £73m striker
Benjamin Sesko has broken down with another shin problem just weeks after returning from a near four-month absence, leaving Manchester United uncertain over his timeline and considering whether surgery is the best path forward.
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