Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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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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Newcastle target £73m Dortmund midfielder Nmecha as Guimaraes and Tonali exits loom
Newcastle have shortlisted Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as a potential midfield replacement, with Arsenal pursuing Bruno Guimaraes and Tottenham closing in on Sandro Tonali. Manchester United are also tracking the 25-year-old Germany international.
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Ugarte World Cup injury threatens Manchester United's third midfield signing this summer
Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the World Cup, dealing Manchester United a significant blow as they pursue Mateus Fernandes and two other midfield additions this summer.
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Vieira names Manu Kone best midfielder in France and backs Arsenal summer move
Patrick Vieira has publicly endorsed Arsenal target Manu Kone, calling the Roma midfielder the best in France ahead of Tchouameni and Rabiot. Reports suggest the 25-year-old has already agreed personal terms on a move to the Emirates.
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Man City agree £116m Anderson deal as Rodri uncertainty clouds midfield rebuild
Manchester City have agreed a £116m flat fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, but midfield questions persist with Rodri hinting at a possible exit and Bernardo Silva already gone.
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Ferdinand urges Tchouameni to snub Real Madrid and seal Manchester United move
Rio Ferdinand has made a direct public appeal to Aurelien Tchouameni to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United, as reports from Spain suggest the club are open to selling the £60m-valued France midfielder this summer.
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Man United lose race for Elliot Anderson as £116m City deal ends their interest
Manchester City have agreed a £116m deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, ending Manchester United's pursuit. United now turn their attention to Mateus Fernandes as their primary midfield target this summer.
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Red Bull's Monaghan set to join Cadillac in latest blow to Milton Keynes exodus
Paul Monaghan, Red Bull's chief engineer of car engineering and a key figure in the team's 14 world championships, is set to join Cadillac's F1 operation. The move is effectively finalised, though no formal resignation has yet been submitted to Red Bull.
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Phillips admits injury cycle has derailed his Man City career as he seeks fresh start
Kalvin Phillips has opened up on three years of frustration at Manchester City, admitting that a lack of regular football has compounded his injury problems. The £45m signing remains under contract until 2028 but is expected to leave the Etihad this summer.
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Souness warns Gordon's £70m Barcelona move is under threat after timid World Cup displays
Graeme Souness has delivered a sharp verdict on Anthony Gordon's World Cup performances, warning that Barcelona will be 'wondering what they've bought' after the £70m signing played conservatively in England's opening group games.
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United close in on Ederson deal as Fernandes battle with Spurs heats up
Manchester United are finalising a second summer signing after agreeing terms with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, while a separate pursuit of West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is set to intensify next week when the new financial year opens on July 1.
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Mourinho targets Enzo Fernandez for Real Madrid as Camavinga faces exit to fund £106m deal
Jose Mourinho has identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as a top transfer target at Real Madrid, but Los Blancos may need to sell Eduardo Camavinga or Aurelien Tchouameni before pursuing the £106m Argentine.
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Carrick's desire to keep Dalot complicates United's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold
Manchester United have been linked with a swap deal that would send Diogo Dalot to Real Madrid in exchange for Trent Alexander-Arnold, but manager Michael Carrick is reportedly reluctant to lose the Portugal international.
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Former coaches back £116m Anderson to thrive under Maresca at Manchester City
Manchester City have agreed a £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, with former coaches Ange Postecoglou and Ilkay Gundogan both backing the 23-year-old to excel under incoming manager Enzo Maresca.
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Carragher warns Newcastle will sell whoever fetches most as Tonali and Guimaraes near £100m exits
Jamie Carragher believes Newcastle will cash in on whichever of Sandro Tonali or Bruno Guimaraes attracts the highest bid, with both midfielders valued at around £100m and Arsenal among the clubs circling.
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Arsenal target both Guimarães and Tonali as Tottenham rival United for Fernandes
Arsenal are pursuing Newcastle United's Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali, while Manchester United face a setback in their transfer plans and Tottenham have entered the race for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.
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Leganes chief reveals Diomande 'amazed everyone' in first training as Liverpool chase £112m deal
Leganes general manager Martin Ortega has shed light on Yan Diomande's brief spell in Spain, revealing the RB Leipzig midfielder stunned teammates from his very first session — details that will encourage Liverpool as they pursue the 19-year-old this summer.
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Bielsa screams at journalist after Uruguay's World Cup exit as Ugarte suffers knee injury
Marcelo Bielsa erupted at a reporter following Uruguay's 1-0 group-stage elimination by Spain, before accepting personal responsibility for the campaign. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was forced off with a knee injury, potentially complicating the club's summer transfer plans.
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Liverpool's £260m summer targets: Diomande, Barcola and Wharton all open to Anfield moves
Liverpool are pursuing three major signings worth a combined £260m this summer, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, PSG's Bradley Barcola and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton all reported to be receptive to moves to Anfield under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Manchester United's £2bn new Old Trafford faces cost pressure as circus tent canopy hangs in doubt
Manchester United must decide whether to retain the controversial canopy design for their planned 100,000-seat new Old Trafford, with the £2bn project already under cost pressure and a key masterplan publication due on 9 July.
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