Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Iraola's fresh-start pledge gives Harvey Elliott a route back into Liverpool's plans
Harvey Elliott's Anfield future hinges on impressing new head coach Andoni Iraola this summer, after the 23-year-old's loan spell at Aston Villa ended just one appearance short of triggering a £35m permanent deal.
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Rashford removes Barcelona from bio as £26m move collapses after Gordon signing
Marcus Rashford has deleted Barcelona from his Instagram bio after the Spanish club opted against triggering their £26m purchase option, reportedly preferring Anthony Gordon. Manchester United are also in contact with Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who is currently in contract talks at Elland Road.
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Mourinho angered on day one: Real Madrid offered €150M for Alvarez without consulting him
Newly appointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho reportedly learned through an official club announcement about the €150 million offer submitted to Atlético Madrid for Julian Alvarez — without being informed beforehand, according to his entourage.
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Lacroix targeted for £35m as Cucurella transfer request forces Chelsea defensive rebuild
Chelsea are plotting a significant defensive overhaul ahead of Xabi Alonso's first transfer window at Stamford Bridge, with Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix emerging as a £35m target and Marc Cucurella reportedly pushing for a return to Barcelona.
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Iraola eyes £80m Alex Scott move as Liverpool plot first signing of new era
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is targeting Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as his first Anfield signing, with the Cherries placing an £80 million price tag on the 23-year-old to fend off interest from multiple top clubs.
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Barcelona ditch Rashford after La Liga title season, leaving Real Madrid move in play
Barcelona have decided against signing Marcus Rashford permanently despite his 14-goal, 14-assist loan season, with the Spanish champions opting for Anthony Gordon instead. The 28-year-old's next destination remains unclear, though Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs have been linked.
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Rashford scrubs Barcelona from Instagram bio as £26m permanent move collapses
Marcus Rashford has removed all mention of Barcelona from his Instagram bio after the La Liga champions decided against triggering their £26m buy option, with Anthony Gordon's arrival from Newcastle effectively ending his hopes of a permanent move to the Camp Nou.
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Fernandes forced his way out of Southampton once — and United hope he repeats it to beat £85m asking price
Manchester United are in contact with Mateus Fernandes' representatives over a potential move from relegated West Ham, who are demanding £85million for the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder — more than double the £42m they paid Southampton last summer.
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Arsenal close in on head doctor signing as Rogers addresses Gunners transfer links
Arsenal are set to appoint Arnaldo Abrantes as their new head doctor after his departure from Aston Villa, while Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has spoken openly about how transfer speculation affects his performances.
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PSG ready to sacrifice Barcola and Ramos to land Olise from Bayern
PSG are targeting Michael Olise, Bayern Munich's winger under contract until 2029 and valued at €150 million, and are considering selling Bradley Barcola and Gonçalo Ramos to finance this ambitious transfer.
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Willis departs English rugby as Premiership Player of the Year before Bordeaux move
Tom Willis has been voted Premiership Player of the Year by his fellow professionals, signing off from Saracens in style before his move to Bordeaux. Teenager Noah Caluori claimed Breakthrough Player of the Year after a record-breaking debut season.
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Man United to stay in Anderson race and force City into club-record £100m fee
Manchester United will not withdraw their interest in Elliot Anderson despite being the midfielder's second choice, a tactic that could push Manchester City into a club-record fee exceeding £100 million for the Nottingham Forest player.
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Casemiro set to mentor Ederson in Brazil camp before Man Utd farewell
Casemiro is entering the final weeks of his Manchester United contract, but the Brazilian still has a role to play — guiding incoming signing Ederson during their shared time in the Brazil World Cup squad.
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Baleba held private talks with Fernandes and Cunha as Man Utd weigh £100m return
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba spoke with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha after the final Premier League game of the season, reviving speculation over a move to Old Trafford that collapsed last summer.
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Tottenham sign Marcos Senesi on a free as De Zerbi reshapes a leaky defence
Tottenham Hotspur have signed centre-back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer after his Bournemouth contract expired, with the Argentine joining Andy Robertson as Roberto De Zerbi rebuilds a side that conceded 122 Premier League goals over the past two seasons.
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John Stones leaves Man City after a decade as Bayern Munich and Everton circle
John Stones has departed Manchester City on a free transfer after ten years at the Etihad, with Bayern Munich and Everton emerging as the leading candidates to sign the 32-year-old England defender.
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Tottenham sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free as De Zerbi rebuilds
Tottenham have confirmed the free transfer of Argentine centre-back Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, making him their second signing of the summer following the arrival of Andy Robertson from Liverpool.
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Leverkusen snatch Hertha teenager Eichhorn from Liverpool, City and Chelsea
Bayer Leverkusen have secured the signing of 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, beating Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea to a prospect who had a release clause of around €8-9m.
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Sale Sharks appoint Jacob Ford as backs transition coach alongside brother George
Sale Sharks have confirmed the appointment of Jacob Ford as backs transition coach, reuniting him with fly-half brother George and attack coach Joe at the club. The hire forms part of a wider overhaul of Sale's player development coaching staff.
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Casemiro set to mentor Ederson in Brazil camp as Man United's £35m deal nears completion
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, and departing Casemiro — with just 20 days left on his contract — is poised to ease his successor's transition during their shared time in Brazil's World Cup squad.
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