Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Four players worth £255m have signalled willingness to join Manchester United this summer
Manchester United are tracking four high-profile targets worth a combined £255m, with Lewis Hall, Mateus Fernandes and two others all reported to be open to moves to Old Trafford as the club prepares for a busy summer window.
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Arsenal sign Hincapie permanently for £34m as Real Madrid scout watches him at World Cup
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £34.45m, with the club making clear he is not for sale despite Real Madrid's chief scout attending his World Cup appearance against Ivory Coast.
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Ainsley returns to Highlanders on two-year deal after two seasons in Top 14
Tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley has re-signed with the Highlanders on a two-year deal, rejoining the Dunedin club after two seasons with Lyon in the Top 14. The three-Test Wallaby previously made 38 appearances for the Highlanders between 2022 and 2024.
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Anderson joins Manchester City for £116m in club-record deal during World Cup
Elliot Anderson is set to become Manchester City's most expensive signing ever after agreeing a £116 million move from Nottingham Forest, with the England midfielder undergoing his medical in the United States during the 2026 World Cup.
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Former UFC fighter Aspen Ladd signs four-fight deal with BKB bare-knuckle promotion
Aspen Ladd has signed a four-fight deal with bare-knuckle promotion BKB, continuing her shift away from MMA following a seven-fight UFC stint that ended with consecutive losses and a subsequent 3-2 run in the PFL.
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Manchester City shatter British record with £130m move for Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a £130m deal with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson, eclipsing the British transfer record set by Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool last summer. Anderson is set to undergo a medical in New York on Friday.
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West Ham eye Fatawu as Summerville replacement, clearing path for Man Utd move
Manchester United's pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has gained momentum after West Ham identified Leicester's Abdul Fatawu as a potential replacement. The Hammers are seeking around £50m for the Dutch winger, who attracted interest from AC Milan, PSG, Arsenal and Roma.
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Manchester City seal £130m agreement to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson for a reported £130 million, making him one of the most expensive transfers in Premier League history.
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Arsenal seal permanent Hincapié signing as Ecuador defender prepares for World Cup decider
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Ecuador left back Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen, completing the deal while the 24-year-old prepares for a crucial World Cup group stage match against Germany.
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Newcastle declare Bruno Guimaraes 'not for sale' as Arsenal weigh £100m approach
Newcastle United have told Arsenal that captain Bruno Guimaraes is not available for transfer, despite reports the Gunners intend to make a formal approach for the Brazil international, whose previous release clause was set at £100m.
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West Ham's Fatawu pursuit could clear the path for United's Summerville move
Manchester United's reported £50m pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has received a boost, with West Ham eyeing Leicester's Abdul Fatawu as a potential replacement — a deal that could unlock the winger's departure from the London Stadium.
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Onana set for second Trabzonspor loan as United block £43m keeper's permanent exit
Andre Onana is close to rejoining Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after losing his place at Manchester United, with Senne Lammens now established as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Manchester United contact Julian Alvarez's agent as Barcelona and Arsenal chase Atletico star
Manchester United have spoken directly with Julian Alvarez's agent as the race for the Atletico Madrid forward intensifies. Real Madrid and Barcelona have both had nine-figure bids rejected, while Alvarez himself has publicly stated he wants to leave.
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Manchester United agree second Trabzonspor loan for out-of-favour Onana
Manchester United are set to send André Onana back to Trabzonspor on a second consecutive season-long loan, with the club unwilling to reintegrate the £47.2m goalkeeper into competition with new first choice Senne Lammens.
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Manchester United close to second Trabzonspor loan for axed goalkeeper Andre Onana
Manchester United are set to send Andre Onana back to Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after failing to secure a permanent sale, with the Turkish club covering the Cameroonian's wages.
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Real Madrid activate €9m buyback clause to reclaim Nico Páz from Como
Real Madrid are set to formally trigger their €9m buyback clause for 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Nico Páz, returning him from Como to the Bernabéu ahead of the 2026-27 season despite the player's reported preference to stay in Italy.
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Atlético refuse to sell Álvarez to Barcelona or Real Madrid, leaving €500m clause as only exit
Atlético Madrid have categorically blocked Julián Álvarez from joining either Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer, despite the Argentine striker submitting a formal transfer request. His €500m release clause remains the only contractual route out, with Atlético also threatening a FIFA complaint over Barcelona's alleged improper approach.
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Saliba reveals Arsenal pushed him toward Newcastle or Palace before Marseille loan transformed his career
William Saliba has disclosed that Arsenal urged him to join Newcastle United or Crystal Palace when he fell out of favour, but he refused and instead chose a loan spell at Marseille that revived his career and earned him a France debut.
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Sheffield United eyeing Kalvin Phillips loan as City seek end to £45m transfer saga
Kalvin Phillips has played just 16 league games for Manchester City since his £45m arrival in 2022, and another loan exit looks likely this summer, with Sheffield United among the clubs interested in the struggling midfielder.
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Manchester United target free-agent Angus Gunn as backup goalkeeper after Scotland's World Cup exit
Manchester United have added Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn to their shortlist for a second-choice keeper this summer. The 30-year-old is available on a free transfer after being released by Nottingham Forest, where he made just one appearance.
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