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Manchester United agree £50m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos in a deal worth £50 million, with £48m paid up front and £2m in add-ons. The 22-year-old will travel to Manchester to complete a medical.

Football Jul 8

Richard Olise released by Chelsea as brother Michael shines at World Cup

Chelsea have parted ways with 21-year-old defender Richard Olise, leaving Michael Olise's younger brother without a club. Richard had progressed through Chelsea's academy since Under-9 level and featured in their Conference League squad last season.

Football Jul 8

Man City beat Arsenal to £12.5m Monga deal and poach second academy talent

Manchester City have secured Leicester winger Jeremy Monga for £12.5m after edging out Arsenal, and are now in talks to sign Mishel Nduka from the Gunners' own academy, compounding a difficult week for Arsenal on the transfer front.

Football Jul 8

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona to join London City Lionesses

Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and former Barcelona captain, has signed for London City Lionesses after 14 years at the Spanish club. The 32-year-old World Cup winner joins Michele Kang's ambitious WSL side, who also signed Mary Earps this summer.

Football Jul 8

Kolo Muani on the market: PSG ends Juventus exclusivity

Blocked by Juventus's financial difficulties, negotiations for a new loan for Randal Kolo Muani have stalled. PSG has opened the door to other contenders, including Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.

Football Jul 8

United's £80m midfield hunt stalls as Fernandes joins Spurs and Tchouameni pursuit stalls

Manchester United are struggling to identify a Casemiro replacement ahead of the new season. After missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, the club are now weighing up moves for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Bournemouth's Alex Scott, with Arsenal and Manchester City also circling.

Football Jul 8

Man United set August 9 deadline to sell Rashford as Barcelona return ruled out

Manchester United want Marcus Rashford's future resolved by August 9, when their pre-season camp begins in Dublin. Barcelona have passed on their £26m purchase option, leaving United to find new suitors who can offer Champions League football.

Football Jul 8

Man City sell academy defender Galvez to Go Ahead Eagles with buy-back clause

Manchester City have permanently sold left-back Tom Galvez to Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles for around £427,000, inserting a 30 per cent sell-on clause and a buy-back option into the deal. The sale takes City's total summer outgoings past £25m.

Football Jul 8

Harlequins sign dual-side prop Harry Johnson-Holmes from Western Force for 2026/27

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Australian prop Harry Johnson-Holmes, 29, who made 91 Super Rugby appearances for the NSW Waratahs before moving to Western Force and earning a single Wallabies cap against South Africa in 2019.

Rugby Jul 8

Garnacho dropped from Chelsea's protected list, handing Man United a potential £4m windfall

Alejandro Garnacho has been left off Chelsea's 'not for sale' list less than a year after his £40m move from Manchester United, with the Blues open only to a permanent exit — a development that could trigger United's 10 per cent sell-on clause.

Football Jul 8

Manchester United open talks over £25.6m Ryerson as Dortmund set their asking price

Manchester United have held initial talks over a move for Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, with the Bundesliga club willing to sell for around €30m (£25.6m) after the Norwegian impressed at the World Cup.

Football Jul 8

Pogba Under Pressure at Monaco: Possible Departure After Just 115 Minutes Played

Arriving at AS Monaco in summer 2025, Paul Pogba played only 115 minutes last season. The club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, openly discussed a possible departure this summer.

Football Jul 8

Greenwood Set to Leave: Fenerbahçe and OM Close to Agreement Within 48 Hours

After two seasons at Marseille, Mason Greenwood is expected to leave OM this summer. Turkish club Fenerbahçe wants to wrap up the transfer of the 24-year-old English striker within the next 48 hours, although the two clubs remain apart on price.

Football Jul 8

Tottenham ready to outbid Arsenal for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi in £85m-plus pursuit

Spurs, who have already spent over £237m this summer including a £100m deal for Sandro Tonali, are the most determined club to sign Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, with manager Roberto De Zerbi pushing to accelerate the move ahead of Arsenal and Barcelona.

Football Jul 8

Exeter sign Worcester lock Nkwocha to fill second-row gap left by Tuima's departure

Exeter Chiefs have recruited 23-year-old lock Obinna Nkwocha from Championship winners Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2026/27 season, with director of rugby Rob Baxter citing the departure of Rusi Tuima and heavy international call-ups as the prompt.

Rugby Jul 8

Griezmann joins Orlando City and eyes Florida derby against Messi

Officially presented by Orlando City, Antoine Griezmann confirmed that playing in MLS has been his dream since he was 18 years old. The former French international is already looking forward to facing Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul in the Florida derby against Inter Miami.

Football Jul 8

Iraola tells Harvey Elliott he starts fresh as Liverpool return raises stakes

Harvey Elliott returned to Liverpool's AXA Training Centre this week after a loan spell at Aston Villa fell short of triggering a £35m permanent deal. New head coach Andoni Iraola has declared every player a "new signing", handing the 23-year-old a genuine chance to rebuild his Anfield future.

Football Jul 8

Arsenal prioritise Morgan Rogers as Aston Villa's financial pressure forces potential sale

Arsenal have identified Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as their top transfer priority this summer. Villa, under pressure from a UEFA settlement agreement over financial regulations, may be compelled to sell their standout player to avoid potential European bans.

Football Jul 8

Desailly urges Barcola to snub Arsenal and Liverpool and stay at PSG

Former France international Marcel Desailly has told Bradley Barcola to reject interest from Arsenal and Liverpool and remain at Paris Saint-Germain, arguing the 23-year-old winger still has growing to do within Didier Deschamps' system.

Football Jul 8

Manchester United push ahead with Alex Scott bid despite Bournemouth insisting midfielder is not for sale

Manchester United are continuing to pursue Bournemouth's Alex Scott even after the club declared him unavailable, with reports suggesting an offer around £80m could force a change of stance. Arsenal and Manchester City are also monitoring the 22-year-old.

Football Jul 8