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Newcastle eye Camara and Danois as Arsenal circle Bruno Guimaraes

Newcastle United have identified Monaco's Lamine Camara and Auxerre's Kevin Danois as potential midfield replacements for Bruno Guimaraes, after the Brazilian captain confirmed his desire to leave St James' Park with Arsenal poised to bid.

Football Jul 9

Auxerre signs 18-year-old Chinese forward Xiangxin Wei

AJ Auxerre officially announced on Thursday the signing of Xiangxin Wei, an 18-year-old forward from MZ Hakka. The fourth summer recruit for the Burgundy club, the young Chinese U17 international has committed for five seasons.

Football Jul 9

Manchester United reveal exact site for 100,000-seat stadium in Trafford Wharfside masterplan

Manchester United have confirmed their proposed 100,000-seat stadium will sit 350 metres north-west of the current Old Trafford ground, forming the centrepiece of a sweeping Trafford Wharfside regeneration plan that promises 48,000 jobs and 15,000 new homes.

Football Jul 9

Arsenal's £75m bid could unlock Bruno Guimaraes deal as Newcastle express astonishment at Berta silence

Arsenal are weighing a £75m offer for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who has reportedly told the club he wants to move to the Emirates. Newcastle are said to be astonished that sporting director Andrea Berta has yet to make formal contact.

Football Jul 9

Chelsea's £75m asking price for Malo Gusto stalls Maresca's Man City rebuild

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is targeting his former Chelsea right back Malo Gusto, but the Blues have set a £75m asking price that City consider prohibitively expensive, leaving the move in serious doubt.

Football Jul 9

Tchouameni signs new Real Madrid deal to end Manchester United's £50m pursuit

Aurélien Tchouameni has committed to a new five-year contract at Real Madrid, ending Manchester United's interest in the France midfielder. The news arrives hours after United finalised a £50m agreement with Chelsea for Andrey Santos.

Football Jul 9

Manchester United reveal site for new 100,000-seat stadium at heart of £7.3bn Wharfside district

Manchester United have confirmed the proposed location for a new 100,000-seat stadium, to be built roughly 350 metres north-west of the existing Old Trafford as the centrepiece of a sweeping regeneration of Trafford Wharfside.

Football Jul 9

Mourinho keeps Tchouameni at Real Madrid as United seal £50m Santos deal

Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for Andrey Santos, but their hopes of signing Aurelien Tchouameni have been ended after Jose Mourinho made the France international a priority and the midfielder agreed a new five-year contract at Real Madrid.

Football Jul 9

Man United contact Ryerson's camp as Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni

Manchester United have held renewed contact with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, while Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni for £85m as United push to rebuild their midfield.

Football Jul 9

Barnes urges Liverpool to extend Van Dijk's contract as Elliott handed fresh start under Iraola

Liverpool legend John Barnes has called on the club to extend Virgil van Dijk's contract, warning that Iraola will need senior leaders after the departures of Salah, Konate and Robertson. Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott is set for a chance to impress the new head coach in pre-season.

Football Jul 9

Real Madrid soften stance on Tchouameni as Man United reignite interest in World Cup star

Real Madrid are reportedly opening up to selling Aurélien Tchouameni this summer, offering Manchester United fresh hope in their pursuit of the French midfielder. The club have also held renewed talks with Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, currently impressing for Norway at the World Cup.

Football Jul 9

Desailly urges Barcola to reject Arsenal move as Gunners chase left-winger with £250m budget

French legend Marcel Desailly has publicly told PSG winger Bradley Barcola to stay in Paris rather than join Arsenal, complicating the Gunners' pursuit of a left-winger as they prepare to defend their first Premier League title in 22 years.

Football Jul 9

Lille signs Basar Önal for €9.5m, Strasbourg lands Del Blanco

Lille officially announced the arrival of Turkish winger Basar Önal from NEC Nimègue for €9.5 million, while Strasbourg secured Argentine left-back Mateo Del Blanco for €2.4 million.

Football Jul 8

Akliouche to PSG: Monaco Rejects Offer Deemed €15–20M Too Low

PSG submitted a €35 million proposal for Maghnes Akliouche, but AS Monaco rejected it firmly. The Monégasque club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, warned there will be no deal below the player's true value.

Football Jul 8

Greenwood snubs Roma to seal £34m Fenerbahce move, earning Man Utd a £5.6m windfall

Mason Greenwood has agreed a £34.1m switch from Marseille to Fenerbahce, rejecting a rival offer from Roma. Manchester United will pocket around £5.6m from the deal due to a sell-on clause in his original move to France.

Football Jul 8

Greenwood's £34m Fenerbahce move set to hand Man United £17m sell-on windfall

Mason Greenwood is closing in on a £34.1m move from Marseille to Fenerbahce, with a sell-on clause inserted by Manchester United entitling them to up to 50 per cent of the fee — a potential £17m boost to their summer transfer budget.

Football Jul 8

Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal move as Gunners prepare £60m bid

Bruno Guimaraes has informed Newcastle of his desire to leave St James' Park this summer, with Arsenal ready to step up their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder with a £60m package after an initial bid was rejected.

Football Jul 8

Manchester United seal £50m Andrey Santos deal from Chelsea after missing out on Anderson and Fernandes

Manchester United have agreed a £50m fee with Chelsea for midfielder Andrey Santos, making him Michael Carrick's second summer signing. The 22-year-old Brazil international arrives after United failed to land Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jul 8

Toulouse sells Emersonn to Ipswich for €32m, club record transfer

Toulouse FC has sold Brazilian striker Emersonn to promoted English side Ipswich Town for €32 million, smashing the club's transfer record set in 2018 when Issa Diop departed to West Ham for €25m.

Football Jul 8

Martin Terrier set for Ligue 1 return: loan from Bayer Leverkusen to OM taking shape

Under budget constraints imposed by the DNCG, OM is targeting Martin Terrier, striker at Bayer Leverkusen, for a loan this summer. The 29-year-old French U-21 international, returning from injury, would reunite with his former manager Bruno Genesio.

Football Jul 8