Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Gareth Bale partners with US private equity firm to pursue controlling stake in football club
Gareth Bale has revealed plans to acquire a controlling stake in a football club through a new sports investment vehicle formed with American private equity firm Juggernaut Capital Partners. Cardiff City has been mentioned as one potential target among several clubs under consideration.
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Tottenham's higher wage offer puts Manchester United under pressure to land Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United face a serious battle to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly offering a larger overall financial package and higher wages to the 21-year-old Portuguese star.
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Leeds in positive talks to sign free-agent Harry Wilson from Fulham ahead of Champions League rivals
Leeds United have held 'positive talks' with Fulham winger Harry Wilson, who is set to become a free agent at the end of June. The 29-year-old Wales international scored 10 goals and added seven assists in the Premier League this season, attracting interest from Aston Villa and Everton as well.
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Manchester United and Tottenham eye Sunderland's Brobbey after World Cup brace against Sweden
Brian Brobbey has attracted interest from Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Aston Villa after scoring twice in the Netherlands' 5-1 demolition of Sweden at the World Cup, adding to a seven-goal Premier League season with Sunderland.
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Mourinho reverses verdict on Schjelderup as Liverpool track Benfica winger at World Cup
Jose Mourinho has dramatically changed his assessment of Andreas Schjelderup after the 22-year-old Norwegian transformed his game at Benfica, with Liverpool, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Como all said to be monitoring him.
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Tottenham lead race to sign Mateus Fernandes in £85m deal as United step back
Tottenham Hotspur have held positive talks with relegated West Ham over a prospective £85m move for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, offering the 21-year-old a higher wage package than rival suitors Manchester United.
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Atlético threaten FIFA complaint against Barcelona over alleged illegal approach for Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid have formally accused Barcelona of making unauthorised contact with Julián Álvarez and are threatening to file a complaint with FIFA's sporting justice bodies. The Argentine forward, 26, is under contract at Atlético until June 2030.
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Atlético block Barcelona move for Álvarez as Gyökeres swap deal with Arsenal takes shape
Atlético Madrid have ruled out selling Julián Álvarez to Barcelona and are pushing a swap-plus-cash structure with Arsenal worth €115-125m, centred on Viktor Gyökeres and a cash payment of up to €60m.
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Real Madrid open door to Tchouameni exit as Manchester United target midfield rebuild
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to sanction Aurelien Tchouameni's departure this summer, handing Manchester United a boost in their pursuit of the France international as they look to overhaul their midfield following Casemiro's exit.
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Arsenal accelerate £100m Rogers pursuit and hold talks over £60m Bouaddi deal
Arsenal are confident of beating Manchester United and Chelsea to Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers, with a fee approaching £100m expected. The Gunners have also held internal discussions over an approach for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at around £60m.
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United eye Rashford-Fernandes double play as Tottenham complicate both deals
Manchester United are working to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes but face a potential Tottenham rival bid, while Spurs are also pursuing Marcus Rashford — a dynamic that could give United unexpected leverage in both negotiations.
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Real Madrid open to selling Tchouameni as Manchester United eye midfield overhaul
Real Madrid are willing to let Aurélien Tchouaméni leave the Santiago Bernabéu this summer, giving Manchester United a boost in their pursuit of the France international as they look to rebuild their midfield following Casemiro's departure.
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Barnes urges Iraola to avoid Bournemouth raid as Liverpool eye Diomande and Barcola
Liverpool legend John Barnes has warned new manager Andoni Iraola against signing players from his former club Bournemouth, dismissing linked midfielder Alex Scott as unnecessary. The Reds have already secured Victor Munoz for £34m but had an £86m bid for Yan Diomande rejected by RB Leipzig.
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Alvarez's push to leave Atletico could earn Man City up to £7m via sell-on clause
Julian Alvarez has publicly stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer after Real Madrid submitted a £130m bid. Manchester City, who sold the Argentine in 2024, stand to receive between £4m and £7m through a sell-on clause inserted into the original deal.
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Sale Sharks sign Harlequins' Freya Aucken after 81 appearances for West London club
Sale Sharks have signed versatile back Freya Aucken from Harlequins, where she made 81 appearances across five seasons. Head coach Tom Hudson called the 24-year-old, who can play wing or scrum-half, one of the PWR's most underrated players.
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De Gea tells Fiorentina he will only leave Serie A for Manchester United return
David de Gea has made clear that Manchester United is the only club he would leave Fiorentina for this summer, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, with La Viola reportedly ready to listen to offers for the 35-year-old.
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Alvarez confirms he wants Atletico exit as Barcelona close in on £100m star
Julian Alvarez has publicly admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, telling ESPN after Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria that 'a transfer is the best option'. Barcelona are reported to be his most likely destination.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left Man Utd if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has revealed that Kobbie Mainoo would likely have departed Manchester United had Ruben Amorim remained manager, after the midfielder was frozen out of the starting XI and even deployed as a striker during the Portuguese coach's troubled tenure.
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Dupont absent as Galthié names 33-man France squad for southern hemisphere tour
Fabien Galthié has named a 33-man France squad for Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan next month. Antoine Dupont is not yet included, with Toulouse and Montpellier still to contest the Top 14 final.
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Injury-hit Vunivalu set to rejoin rugby league with Hull after La Rochelle release
Suliasi Vunivalu, released by Top 14 side La Rochelle after rupturing his ACL in December, is in advanced talks to join Super League club Hull — his first return to rugby league in six years.
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