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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.

Football Jun 16

Barcelona let £26m Rashford option expire, leaving Bayern Munich as likeliest destination

Barcelona's agreed option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United for £26 million expired at midnight on Monday. The La Liga club would now need to renegotiate a new fee, while Bayern Munich have emerged as an alternative suitor.

Football Jun 16

Manchester United monitoring £50m Summerville for possible West Ham double deal

Manchester United are tracking West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a left-flank target, valued at around £50m, while also pursuing Hammers midfielder Mateus Fernandes — raising the prospect of a double transfer from the relegated club.

Football Jun 16

Rashford's £40m release clause bars Liverpool and City but opens door to Premier League return

Marcus Rashford has a £40m release clause in his Manchester United contract that any club can trigger this summer — except Liverpool and Manchester City. Barcelona have opted against signing him permanently after his loan spell, leaving the 28-year-old's future unresolved.

Football Jun 16

Cunha confirms he tried to persuade Casemiro to stay at Manchester United

Matheus Cunha has revealed he personally urged Casemiro to sign a new deal at Old Trafford before the Brazilian veteran departed at the end of his contract. United are now closing in on Atalanta's Ederson and West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as replacements.

Football Jun 16

Doku's centre-forward cameo gives Maresca a wildcard Haaland alternative for next season

Jeremy Doku spent time leading Belgium's attack in their 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle, handing incoming Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca a potential option to rotate and rest Erling Haaland next season.

Football Jun 16

Manchester United target Felix Nmecha as long-term Casemiro replacement amid £61m release clause

Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a potential replacement for Casemiro, according to reports from Germany. The 25-year-old, a former Manchester City academy product, is under contract at Dortmund until 2030 with a £61m release clause active from 2027.

Football Jun 16

Manchester United eye Crysencio Summerville as second West Ham target alongside Mateus Fernandes

Manchester United are pursuing two West Ham players this summer, with talks already under way over midfielder Mateus Fernandes and fresh interest reported in winger Crysencio Summerville, who could cost around £50 million.

Football Jun 16

Uruguayan media unanimous that match rustiness cost Nunez in World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia

Darwin Nunez was substituted at half-time as Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in Miami, with Uruguayan outlets united in blaming his prolonged absence from competitive football at Al-Hilal for a flat, ineffective display.

Football Jun 16

Liverpool and Arsenal battle to sign Morocco's Bouaddi after World Cup breakout

Liverpool and Arsenal are both in the race to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after the Morocco international impressed at the 2026 World Cup. Fabrizio Romano reports that both clubs have held meetings with the teenager's agent.

Football Jun 16

Tottenham join Arsenal and Man Utd in transfer race for Newcastle's Tonali

Tottenham have emerged as the latest Premier League club pursuing Sandro Tonali, with Roberto De Zerbi's admiration for the Italian midfielder driving Spurs' interest alongside existing bids from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Football Jun 16

Federico Chiesa ready to fight for Liverpool place after Arne Slot's sacking

Federico Chiesa, who failed to start a single Premier League game under Arne Slot, is now prepared to stay and compete for his place at Liverpool following the Dutchman's dismissal and Andoni Iraola's appointment as head coach.

Football Jun 16

Inter Milan contacts Camavinga's entourage as Real Madrid considers letting him leave

According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter Milan has made contact with Eduardo Camavinga's representatives as Real Madrid would be open to letting the French midfielder depart this summer despite a contract running until 2029.

Football Jun 16

Arsenal open talks to sign Bouaddi as Giroud hails World Cup star's extraordinary maturity

Arsenal have begun discussions to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after his impressive World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil. Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea are also in the running for the teenager, who is contracted at Lille until 2029.

Football Jun 16

Australia A loosehead Tom Lambert signs two-year deal with Queensland Reds after Waratahs exit

Prop Tom Lambert has left the NSW Waratahs to join the Queensland Reds on a two-year contract. The 25-year-old brings 30 Super Rugby Pacific appearances and two Australia A caps to Ballymore.

Rugby Jun 16

Arsenal confirm 10 departures as Premier League champions reshape their squad

Newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal have already sanctioned 10 player exits this summer, including a £14.7m sale of Jakub Kiwior to Porto and a £2.6m deal sending Karl Hein to Werder Bremen, with Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson potentially following.

Football Jun 16

Liverpool confirm £60m Jacquet signing as Iraola eyes Diomande amid Bajcetic revival

Liverpool have agreed a £60m deal for Rennes midfielder Jeremy Jacquet ahead of Andoni Iraola's first summer in charge. The club are also monitoring RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, valued at over £80m, while Stefan Bajcetic returns to training after a year out injured.

Football Jun 16

Fernandes, Martinez, Shaw and Bayindir face uncertain futures as United weigh four contract calls

Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Altay Bayindir are all entering the final year of their Manchester United contracts, with the club holding extension options on three of the four players ahead of Michael Carrick's first full season in charge.

Football Jun 16

Barcelona decline £26m option as United push for permanent Rashford sale

Barcelona have opted against triggering their £26m purchase clause for Marcus Rashford, sending him back to Manchester United. The club now actively seeks a permanent buyer, with Bayern Munich emerging as a potential suitor despite concerns over his £325,000-a-week wages.

Football Jun 16

Man Utd agree record £10m Amazon deal as Bayern Munich sound out Rashford move

Manchester United have agreed a reported £10 million All Or Nothing documentary deal with Amazon — more than Arsenal, Tottenham or City received — while Bayern Munich have made an inquiry about Marcus Rashford following the collapse of his permanent Barcelona move.

Football Jun 16