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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.

Football Jun 25

Released by Ulster, Werner Kok signs one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls

Former Blitz Bok and 2015 World Sevens Player of the Year Werner Kok has joined Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year deal after being released by Ulster, becoming the club's 22nd new signing ahead of next season.

Rugby Jun 25

Arsenal seal £34.5m permanent deal for Hincapie after Champions League final start

Arsenal have permanently signed Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m, activating a clause after his loan spell contributed to the club's first league title in 22 years and a run to the Champions League final.

Football Jun 25

Manchester United dismiss Barcelona interest in Sesko and seek experienced striker partner

Manchester United have laughed off reports linking Barcelona with a £73m summer move for Benjamin Sesko, insisting the Slovenian is not for sale. The club are instead looking to add an experienced forward to share the attacking burden with him.

Football Jun 25

Walcott backs Rogers over £112m Barcola as his top Arsenal left-winger target

Theo Walcott has urged Arsenal to prioritise Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers over PSG's Bradley Barcola this summer, citing Premier League familiarity as a key factor. Mikel Arteta is understood to have made signing a left winger his top priority for the 2026/27 season.

Football Jun 25

Arsenal make Piero Hincapie's £34.5m move permanent as Arteta secures first summer signing

Arsenal have triggered their purchase option to sign Piero Hincapie permanently from Bayer Leverkusen for €40m (£34.5m) plus add-ons. The Ecuador international, 24, made 25 Premier League appearances last season as Arsenal claimed their first league title since 2004.

Football Jun 25

Zimbabwe-born lock Landsberg leaves Lions for Exeter to chase World Cup debut

Darrien Landsberg is set to join Exeter Chiefs from the Lions on a two-year deal, with the 27-year-old lock hoping the move to Sandy Park will unlock a first Test cap for Zimbabwe ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby Jun 25

Obi loan exit eyed, Lacey primes for audition and Arsenal close in on Monga

Manchester United's academy players are preparing for pre-season, with Chido Obi's future uncertain as a European loan is considered the best path forward. Meanwhile, Shea Lacey is training in Marbella ahead of a push for first-team minutes, and Arsenal are in formal talks to sign Leicester's Jeremy Monga.

Football Jun 25

Seedorf reveals Ronaldo Nazario lured him to Inter and away from Manchester United twice

Clarence Seedorf has explained why he turned down Manchester United on two separate occasions, admitting the chance to play alongside Ronaldo Nazario at Inter Milan was simply too good to refuse.

Football Jun 25

Alvarez eyes Atletico exit after Real Madrid's £130m bid, handing City a windfall

Julian Alvarez has admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid following the World Cup, with Real Madrid having already submitted a £130m bid. A sale at that price would trigger a sell-on clause worth up to £7m for former club Manchester City.

Football Jun 25

Gordon's own words cast doubt on his ability to thrive in £70m Barcelona move

Anthony Gordon told the BBC that a Premier League style of football suits his strengths — a candid admission that sits awkwardly with his reported £70 million switch to Barcelona, whose possession-based approach under Hansi Flick is a world away from Eddie Howe's high-intensity Newcastle setup.

Football Jun 25

Bruno Fernandes admiration could tip £80m Mateus to Man Utd over Real Madrid and Spurs

West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at over £80m, is wanted by Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham this summer. A childhood story about desperately trying to impress compatriot Bruno Fernandes may give United an edge in the race.

Football Jun 25

Wes Brown urges Manchester United to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold despite fierce rivalry

Former United defender Wes Brown believes Manchester United should pursue Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, arguing the England international is unsettled at Real Madrid and would suit Michael Carrick's attacking style.

Football Jun 25

Newcastle target Mingueza free transfer to fill right-back void left by Trippier exit

Newcastle United are pursuing Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza as a free agent this summer, with Eddie Howe seeking cover at right-back after Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth near the end of their contracts.

Football Jun 25

Camavinga's Real Madrid stay opens door for United to land Tchouameni in midfield overhaul

Eduardo Camavinga's refusal to leave Real Madrid could force the club to sell Aurelien Tchouameni, with Manchester United among the frontrunners as Michael Carrick targets a revamped midfield alongside near-certain signing Ederson.

Football Jun 25

Freiburg's Manzambi scores third World Cup goal to intensify Manchester United interest

Johan Manzambi netted his third goal of the World Cup as Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver, sharpening transfer speculation around the 20-year-old Freiburg forward, who is valued at £43 million and has also attracted attention from Bayern Munich.

Football Jun 25

Western Force sign Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill on two-year deal after five seasons in Hamilton

Western Force have secured Chiefs loosehead Reuben O'Neill on a two-year contract, with head coach Simon Cron confirming the 31-year-old was a recruitment target as far back as two years ago.

Rugby Jun 25

Iraola faces depleted squad for preseason as World Cup disrupts Liverpool's July plans

Andoni Iraola is set to begin Liverpool's preseason on July 13, but up to eight first-team players could miss the opening weeks — including the US tour — due to World Cup commitments and the club's three-week rest policy for international players.

Football Jun 25

Homegrown rules set a hard ceiling on Manchester City's summer transfer ambitions

Manchester City have room to manoeuvre in their Premier League and Champions League squads, but UEFA's homegrown regulations could quickly complicate their transfer plans — especially with James Trafford and Rico Lewis potentially leaving this summer.

Football Jun 25

Wes Brown says Trent Alexander-Arnold move to Man Utd 'not out of the question' amid Real Madrid struggles

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has refused to rule out a shock move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has started just 14 league games at Real Madrid and faces further competition for his place.

Football Jun 25