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Amorim's AC Milan move saves Manchester United up to £15.9m in compensation

Ruben Amorim's appointment as AC Milan head coach on a three-year deal could dramatically reduce the £15.9m compensation bill Manchester United have been paying since sacking the Portuguese manager in January.

Football Jun 27

Leeds United chase Champions League veteran Julian Brandt as free-agent window opens

Leeds United are in contention to sign Germany midfielder Julian Brandt on a free transfer after his seven-year spell at Borussia Dortmund ends on June 30. The 30-year-old, who has 82 Champions League appearances, is also attracting interest from Roma, Lazio and Galatasaray.

Football Jun 27

Liverpool ready £86m Diomande bid as Alisson's Juventus agreement comes to light

Liverpool have communicated willingness to pay up to £86m for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, while agent David Lavelle has revealed Alisson reached personal terms with Juventus before a fee disagreement stalled the deal.

Football Jun 27

United target third midfielder if Ugarte sale funds Mateus Fernandes pursuit

Manchester United are prepared to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer and reinvest in a third midfielder, while a decision on their primary target Mateus Fernandes could come as early as this weekend, with Tottenham also in the race for the West Ham winger.

Football Jun 27

Ugarte stretchered off at World Cup with serious knee injury to leave Man United facing summer blow

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was carried off on a stretcher during Uruguay's World Cup group match against Spain after an awkward collision with team-mate Mathias Olivera left him in clear distress with an apparent serious knee injury.

Football Jun 27

Fernandes decides to stay at Man United as Dortmund set £86m price for Nmecha

Bruno Fernandes has told Manchester United team-mates he intends to remain at Old Trafford, rebuffing renewed Saudi interest. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have valued midfield target Felix Nmecha at £86 million with no release clause.

Football Jun 27

Harvard grad Matt Freese snubbed Man United to become USA's World Cup No.1

New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese turned down a Manchester United apprenticeship to stay in education, graduated from Harvard with an economics degree, and is now the United States' first-choice keeper at World Cup 2026, having conceded just once in two group-stage wins.

Football Jun 27

Arsenal prepare second Guimaraes bid while £60m Scott emerges as midfield alternative

Arsenal are set to submit an improved offer for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes after an initial £55m approach was rejected, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott identified as a £60m alternative should the pursuit stall.

Football Jun 27

UFC veteran Joe Lauzon ends seven-year absence by signing with BKFC for Fenway Park debut

Joe Lauzon, a 27-fight UFC veteran, has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and will make his debut at BKFC 92 on August 29 at Fenway Park in Boston — his first competitive bout since October 2019.

MMA Jun 26

Elphick and Cooper terminate Bournemouth deals to join Iraola's Liverpool coaching staff

Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper have agreed to terminate their Bournemouth contracts and are set to sign with Liverpool this weekend, reuniting with new Reds head coach Andoni Iraola.

Football Jun 26

Newcastle fear City will pursue £100m Tonali after sealing £116m Anderson deal

Manchester City are closing in on a £116m move for Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle believe Sandro Tonali will be next on Pep Guardiola's shopping list, with Tottenham already having a £75m bid rejected for the Italian midfielder.

Football Jun 26

Tuchel delays Elliot Anderson's £116m Man City move until after England's Panama clash

Elliot Anderson has agreed a club-record £116m transfer to Manchester City, but England manager Thomas Tuchel has asked the Nottingham Forest midfielder to hold off completing the deal until after Saturday's World Cup group game against Panama.

Football Jun 26

Garnacho's Man United TikTok nostalgia sparks Chelsea exit speculation among fans

Alejandro Garnacho, who joined Chelsea for £40m last summer, has been reposting Manchester United content on TikTok — including a throwback to the 2024 FA Cup final — prompting fans to suggest the Argentine winger is unsettled at Stamford Bridge.

Football Jun 26

Manchester City sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in £116m club-record deal

Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116million fee with Nottingham Forest for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23. The deal is done in principle, with a medical and personal terms to follow after Anderson's World Cup commitments with England.

Football Jun 26

Paul Mullin departs Wrexham after 110 goals and three consecutive promotions

Paul Mullin has left Wrexham by mutual consent after four years in which the 31-year-old striker scored 110 goals in 172 appearances and helped the club rise from the National League to the Championship.

Football Jun 26

Manchester United set to sell Vitek as Onana loan and Bayindir exit reshape goalkeeper department

Manchester United face a significant overhaul of their goalkeeping options this summer, with Andre Onana heading to Trabzonspor on loan, Altay Bayindir expected to leave, and Radek Vitek potentially sold permanently if the price is right.

Football Jun 26

Georgia name 40-man Nations Cup squad with Niniashvili and five uncapped debutants

Georgia have announced a 40-man squad for the opening three rounds of the Nations Cup in South America, with La Rochelle wing Davit Niniashvili and Exeter prop Bachuki Tchumbadze among the headline names under new head coach Pierre-Henri Broncan.

Rugby Jun 26

Anderson's Manchester City medical in New York will not rule him out against Panama

Elliot Anderson is set to undergo a Manchester City medical in New York on Friday, the day before England face Panama in their World Cup 2026 group finale. The move keeps him available for Thomas Tuchel's side, with Nottingham Forest having already agreed a transfer fee.

Football Jun 26

Quansah backs Anderson to 'go right to the top' as £116m Man City move edges closer

England defender Jarell Quansah has praised Elliot Anderson's focus and ability after Manchester City agreed a British-record £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for the midfielder, who remains locked in on England's World Cup campaign.

Football Jun 26

Manchester City seal £116m Elliot Anderson deal as fans question his value

Manchester City have agreed a £116m fee with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, making him a record transfer for a British player. A poll of City supporters found 67% believe the 23-year-old is worth less than the agreed fee.

Football Jun 26