Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Maguire backs Rashford return to United after Barcelona opt against permanent deal
Harry Maguire has publicly supported a Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, instead signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for £70m.
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Ellis Genge targeted by French and Japanese clubs ahead of 2025 Rugby World Cup
England loosehead Ellis Genge is attracting serious interest from Top 14 and Japan Rugby League One clubs, with a move likely to follow the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The Bristol Bears prop, who has 80 England caps, signed a long-term deal at Ashton Gate as recently as September 2024.
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FIFA to pay Manchester United nearly £6m after Ugarte suffers horror knee injury at World Cup
Manuel Ugarte sustained a serious knee injury during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, ruling him out for approximately nine months. FIFA's Club Protection Programme means Manchester United are entitled to close to £6 million in salary compensation.
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Alonso pushes Chelsea to break transfer rules with move for Sunderland's Xhaka
Chelsea are in talks over signing 33-year-old Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, a move that would break the club's long-standing policy of targeting players under 25. New manager Xabi Alonso previously worked with Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen, where the pair won an unbeaten league and cup double.
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Arsenal's No. 39 shirt could be the key sweetener to lure Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle
Arsenal have already seen a £55m bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes rejected this summer, but the Gunners can offer the Brazil midfielder his cherished No. 39 shirt — a number he has worn throughout his career as a tribute to his father.
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Rashford outshines £70m Gordon as Spanish media warn Barcelona signing faces World Cup exile
Marcus Rashford replaced Anthony Gordon in England's starting XI and delivered the standout performance of a 2-0 win over Panama at World Cup 2026, prompting Spanish outlets to warn the £70m Barcelona signing faces a permanent spell on the bench.
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Ugarte faces suspected cruciate injury after being stretchered off for Uruguay at World Cup
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup and was later spotted leaving the Estadio Akron in a wheelchair. Journalist Rodri Vazquez reports tests point to a cruciate ligament injury.
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Arsenal's summer spending could surpass £160m as four targets signal transfer intent
Arsenal have already secured Piero Hincapie for £35m and are now pursuing four additional signings worth a combined £160m, including Leicester's Jeremy Monga, free agent Oscar Mingueza, and further targets identified by sporting director Andrea Berta.
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How Tottenham have twice raided World Cup stages to land key signings
With World Cup 2026 underway, Tottenham's transfer history shows they are willing to act on tournament performances. Brennan Johnson's £47.5m move from Nottingham Forest and William Gallas's arrival after 2010 are two notable examples.
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Anderson signed but City's midfield rebuild is far from over as Grealish and Bouaddi situations remain unresolved
Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, but significant uncertainty remains across their squad, with questions over Jack Grealish, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and right-back cover all still to be resolved.
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United close in on £75m Nmecha as teenage prospect Orozco arrives in Manchester
Manchester United have approached Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, whose buyout clause stands at £75.5 million, while Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco has flown to Manchester ahead of his official registration on July 13.
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Coventry City target free transfer for Tuanzebe as Lampard builds Premier League squad
Newly promoted Coventry City are weighing up a free transfer move for Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe, whose contract expires this summer. The DR Congo international, 28, caught the eye during Burnley's relegated season and is currently at the World Cup.
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Nottingham Forest's £116m Anderson windfall could fund £35m Curtis Jones sale to rivals
Manchester City's imminent £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest could trigger a chain reaction, with Forest reportedly eyeing Liverpool's Curtis Jones as a replacement for around £35m.
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Ederson deal done but United face uphill battle to reshape midfield and attack this summer
Manchester United have a deal in place for Brazil midfielder Ederson but remain frustrated in their pursuit of further additions, with Mateus Fernandes, a left-sided player, a backup goalkeeper, and another forward all still on the agenda.
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United close in on Nmecha as teenage Colombian 'next Caicedo' arrives for medical
Manchester United have made contact with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, whose £75.5m buyout clause has not deterred the club, while Colombian prospect Cristian Orozco has flown to Manchester ahead of his 18th birthday to begin his medical.
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Dalot and Mazraoui both committed to Manchester United right-back battle next season
Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are set to compete for Manchester United's right-back spot in 2026/27, with sources close to both players insisting neither wants to leave Old Trafford despite summer transfer activity elsewhere in the squad.
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PSG enter Álvarez talks, handing Atlético Madrid fresh leverage over Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain have opened dialogue with Atlético Madrid over Julián Álvarez, giving Los Rojiblancos a credible alternative buyer as Barcelona continue to struggle with the club's asking price. The 26-year-old Argentine has publicly favoured a move to Barcelona, but PSG have not closed the door.
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Leipzig slap £100m tag on Diomande as four World Cup stars draw Premier League interest
RB Leipzig have valued 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande at £100m after his standout performances at the World Cup, with Liverpool among the clubs tracking him. Brighton's Yasin Ayari, Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and one other emerging talent are also attracting serious Premier League attention.
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Maresca begins work at Man City before official confirmation as Guardiola's successor
Enzo Maresca has been visiting Manchester City's training ground and studying squad data ahead of pre-season, even as the club finalises a compensation agreement with Chelsea to confirm his appointment.
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Ferdinand urges Tchouameni to choose Man United over Real Madrid exit rivals
Rio Ferdinand has publicly called on Aurélien Tchouameni to make Manchester United his next club if he leaves Real Madrid, claiming to have held private conversations with the midfielder. Reports from Spain suggest Madrid are open to selling the 26-year-old, valued at around £60m.
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