Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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60-cap France centre Gabrielle Vernier signs for Gloucester Hartpury ahead of 2026/27 season
Gabrielle Vernier, the 2023 Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship, will leave Blagnac Rugby after seven years to join three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury next season.
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Tuchel snubs Alexander-Arnold for Chalobah after Livramento's World Cup injury exit
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's World Cup squad with a calf injury, but Thomas Tuchel passed over Trent Alexander-Arnold in favour of Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, citing logistical concerns and his policy of not selecting players unlikely to feature.
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Scholes slams Man United's £10m 'All or Nothing' deal as 'anything worse' for players
Paul Scholes has criticised Manchester United's reported record-breaking deal with Prime Video for an 'All or Nothing' documentary series covering the 2026/27 season, warning it will pile extra pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Former team-mate Nicky Butt echoed the concern.
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Arsenal accelerate pursuit of Fresneda as City and Newcastle rival Gunners for Sporting full-back
Arsenal are weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon right-back Ivan Fresneda, a long-term target valued at €80 million whose form has flourished under Rui Borges after being sidelined by Ruben Amorim. Manchester City and Newcastle are also in the running.
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Tottenham's dual pursuit of Tonali and Savinho could trigger £200m City transfer reshuffle
Tottenham have entered the race for both Sandro Tonali and Savinho, complicating Manchester City's summer midfield plans and potentially setting off a chain of moves involving Newcastle and keeper James Trafford.
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Manchester United target Fernandes as West Ham's relegation weakens their £85m asking price
Manchester United are pursuing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the Hammers' drop to the Championship significantly undermining their bargaining position despite owner Daniel Kretinsky's insistence that key players will not be sold.
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Tuchel calls up Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold after Livramento ruled out of World Cup
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury, forcing England manager Thomas Tuchel to call up Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah as a replacement — passing over Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Juventus makes Brahim Diaz summer transfer priority amid World Cup
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus Turin is targeting Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid's forward, as a major priority for the summer transfer window. Direct contacts between the two parties are planned during the 2026 World Cup.
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Arsenal secure pre-contract for Northern Ireland teenager Blayney ahead of Liverpool
Arsenal have agreed a pre-contract with Larne goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, beating Liverpool to the Northern Ireland youth international. The 16-year-old will join the Gunners on professional terms when he turns 17 in November 2027.
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Trafford admits club No.1 status is key to England dream as City weigh £40m exit
James Trafford has acknowledged that playing as a first-choice goalkeeper is essential to his World Cup ambitions, with Manchester City reportedly valuing the 22-year-old at £40m after Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival limited his opportunities.
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Gignac wants to extend with Tigres but still awaits response from club
Out of contract with Tigres UANL, André-Pierre Gignac has requested a one-year extension along with a management position, but the Mexican club has yet to make any proposal ten days before the season resumes.
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World Cup winner Rosie Galligan rejoins Harlequins for 2026/27 season
Rosie Galligan will return to the Twickenham Stoop for a second spell with Harlequins ahead of the 2026/27 season, reuniting with fiancée Marlie Packer after three seasons at Saracens.
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Arsenal target Elijah Upson on free transfer after Tottenham exit at 18
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Elijah Upson, the teenage son of former Gunners defender Matthew Upson, after the 18-year-old announced he will leave Tottenham on a free transfer when his contract expires this month.
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United reject Barcelona loan as Rashford option expires and Summerville move advances
Barcelona's £26m option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently expired at midnight on Monday, and Manchester United have ruled out a second loan deal. Meanwhile, United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at around £50m, as part of a potential double signing from the London club.
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Chelsea eye Real Madrid's Carreras to replace Cucurella, leaving United to rue early exit
Chelsea are targeting Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who has joined Madrid in a £51.7m deal. Carreras, 23, was released by Manchester United in 2024 without making a single competitive appearance.
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Man United already cashed in on Carreras — but Chelsea move would earn them nothing
Manchester United netted up to £7.5 million when Álvaro Carreras moved from Benfica to Real Madrid last summer, thanks to a 15% sell-on clause. A potential switch to Chelsea, however, would trigger no further windfall for the Old Trafford club.
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Barcelona let €30m Rashford option expire, forcing his return to Manchester United
Marcus Rashford's loan at Barcelona has ended after the club chose not to trigger their €30m purchase option, confirming the England forward's return to Manchester United. Any renewed interest from the Blaugrana will now require fresh negotiations, with United holding the stronger hand.
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Casemiro's Inter Miami move stalls as LA Galaxy demand £750,000 in discovery rights
Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer, but his proposed move to Inter Miami has hit an unexpected obstacle: LA Galaxy are demanding £750,000 in discovery rights after registering interest in the Brazilian first.
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Chelsea target Real Madrid's Carreras to fill Cucurella void after £51.7m sale
Chelsea are exploring a move for Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras after confirming the £51.7m sale of Marc Cucurella to the Spanish club. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reported to be a strong admirer of the 23-year-old Spaniard.
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Manchester United target Nmecha as £61m Dortmund release clause looms in 2027
Manchester United are tracking Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, after the Germany international impressed at the World Cup. Dortmund hold him on a contract until 2030, with a £61m release clause activating in summer 2027.
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