Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mourinho back at Real Madrid wants Sami Khedira as assistant coach
Newly appointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho is reportedly trying to convince former midfielder Sami Khedira to join his coaching staff as an assistant, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The path to Pepe appears to have faded.
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Sancho set for Anfield switch six years after Klopp admitted winger would suit Liverpool
Jadon Sancho is available on a free transfer after Manchester United opted not to extend his contract beyond June 30, ending a disappointing five-year spell. Liverpool are among the clubs who could move for the 26-year-old winger.
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Bouaddi happy with Arsenal interest but focused on World Cup as Barcelona hijack Kroupi pursuit
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has acknowledged interest from Arsenal and PSG but insists his focus remains on Morocco's World Cup campaign. Meanwhile, Barcelona have entered the race for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, complicating Arsenal's pursuit of the 19-year-old.
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Rogers once called United 'no bigger team' as £90m transfer pursuit takes shape
Manchester United have made contact with Aston Villa to explore a deal for Morgan Rogers, with the 23-year-old midfielder having previously described United as the biggest club in football following Villa's 2-1 win over them in December.
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Lyon sign Kaïl Boudache, Nice winger and playoff goalscorer against Saint-Étienne
Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the signing of Kaïl Boudache, a 20-year-old winger from OGC Nice. The Algeria U23 international has committed to a five-year deal until June 2031.
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Maguire wishes England squad well after shock World Cup omission leaves him 'gutted'
Harry Maguire has revealed he has spoken to several England players since being left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad, admitting he was 'shocked and gutted' by the decision but wishing his teammates well for the tournament.
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Relegated with Nantes, Anthony Lopes bounces back to Angers for two seasons
Free after Nantes' relegation to Ligue 2, Portuguese goalkeeper Anthony Lopes has signed with Angers SCO for two seasons, with an option for a third. At 35, he will discover his third Ligue 1 club.
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Pogba backs Manchester United to end 13-year Premier League title drought under Carrick
Paul Pogba has predicted Manchester United will win the Premier League within three years under Michael Carrick, who was handed the permanent managerial role after guiding the club back into the Champions League last season.
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Chelsea target Lewis Hall return in £60m move that would deny Manchester United
Chelsea have identified former academy product Lewis Hall as their primary left-back target following Marc Cucurella's confirmed move to Real Madrid, with a reported £60m bid set to rival interest from Manchester United.
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Gvardiol signs five-year deal to commit future to Manchester City despite Real Madrid interest
Josko Gvardiol will extend his stay at Manchester City on a new five-year contract, ending speculation linking the Croatia international with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
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Cucurella seals £51.7m Real Madrid move as Chelsea eye five left-back replacements
Marc Cucurella has completed a £51.7 million transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid, signing a six-year deal with the Spanish giants. Head coach Xabi Alonso is now weighing up replacements, with Valentin Barco and Lewis Hall among the options being considered.
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Man United refuse West Ham's £80m valuation as Fernandes pushes for Old Trafford move
Manchester United have identified Mateus Fernandes as their top midfield target this summer but will not meet West Ham's £80m asking price. The 21-year-old Portuguese international has made clear his desire to join United, who plan to open with a bid well below that figure.
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Trafford admits he must leave Man City to chase England No.1 spot as Newcastle weigh £40m move
James Trafford has acknowledged that playing second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City is incompatible with his England ambitions, with Newcastle United understood to have made contact over a £40m deal.
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Vlahovic to leave Juventus as free agent after snubbing Arsenal for £66m move in 2022
Dušan Vlahović will depart Juventus on June 30 after failing to agree a new contract, leaving the striker available on a free transfer — four years after he rejected Arsenal to join the Turin club for £66 million.
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Rashford keen on Barcelona return despite permanent £26m move ruled out by Spanish club
Marcus Rashford is determined to rejoin Barcelona next season after a loan spell in which he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists, but the Spanish club have declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, leaving his future unresolved.
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Manchester United refuse to meet West Ham's £80m valuation as Fernandes pushes for Old Trafford move
Manchester United have made Mateus Fernandes their priority signing this summer but are unwilling to match West Ham's £80m asking price, despite the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder making clear he wants the transfer.
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FIFA lifts recruitment ban on Bordeaux
Sanctioned in March by FIFA for a €1.5 million debt to Sporting Gijón, Bordeaux obtained the cancellation of this recruitment ban after the commercial court validated a debt repayment plan spread over ten years.
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