Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Junior Kpoku signs permanently with Toulon, closing England's World Cup door
England U20 World Championship winner Junior Kpoku has committed his future to Toulon on a permanent deal, ending any realistic hope Steve Borthwick had of selecting the 20-year-old lock-flanker for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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France's most-capped active player Fickou confirms Racing 92 exit to join Toulon
Gaël Fickou has officially completed his transfer from Racing 92 to Toulon, a year before his contract was due to expire. The 98-cap France centre says a desire to rediscover his passion for the game — and reach his Test century ahead of the World Cup — drove the move.
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Real Madrid sets Camavinga at €50m and opens door to summer exit
Sidelined from José Mourinho's plans, Eduardo Camavinga could leave Real Madrid this summer. Madrid's board has set the French midfielder's price at 50 million euros, with several English clubs interested.
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Man City set for £4m-£8m windfall as Real Madrid's £130m bid for Alvarez is rejected
Manchester City hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause on any profit from a future Julian Alvarez transfer, leaving them in line for a multi-million pound windfall after Real Madrid's £130m offer was turned down by Atletico Madrid.
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Lineker names Hall as England's best left-back snubbed from Tuchel's World Cup squad
Gary Lineker has publicly backed Lewis Hall as England's best left-back, criticising Thomas Tuchel for leaving the Newcastle United defender out of his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in favour of Djed Spence, Tino Livramento and Nico O'Reilly.
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Leeds open contract talks with Karl Darlow to fend off Manchester United interest
Leeds United have entered negotiations to keep goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 35, whose contract expires at the end of June. Manchester United are among several Premier League clubs monitoring the Wales international as a potential back-up option.
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Marlie Packer ends nine-year Saracens stay to join London rivals Harlequins
England flanker Marlie Packer has signed with Harlequins after leaving Saracens, where she spent nine years. The two-time World Cup winner and 119-cap Red Roses veteran aims to help Harlequins return to the Premiership Women's Rugby top four.
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Real Madrid's reported interest in Van de Ven sets up £75m Tottenham transfer dilemma
Micky van de Ven has emerged as a Real Madrid transfer target this summer, with Spurs reportedly valuing the Netherlands defender at £75m. The Spanish club are also closing in on Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer from Liverpool.
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Emmanuel Petit urges Arsenal to sell £50m Madueke after four-goal debut season
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has called on Mikel Arteta to offload Noni Madueke this summer, describing the £50m winger as 'not good enough' after he managed just four Premier League goals in his debut season at the club.
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Everton target Guéla Doué, Strasbourg's breakout right-back this season
According to The Athletic, Everton has been monitoring Ivorian right-back Guéla Doué of Strasbourg for over a year. The 23-year-old has scored 3 goals and provided 8 assists this season. BlueCo, Strasbourg's owner, would be willing to sell if a convincing offer arrives.
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Fernandes, Baleba and Scott face now-or-never United midfield window as Ederson deal opens race
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal for Atalanta's Ederson but are pursuing at least one more midfielder this summer. Targets including Mateus Fernandes, Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott may find the door permanently closed if they miss this window.
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How a season in France and Aaron Smith's Instagram tips forged Exeter's Player of the Year
Scrum-half Stephen Varney, named Players' Player of the Year in his debut season at Exeter, credits a formative year with Vannes in France and childhood idol Aaron Smith for the commanding form that has driven the Chiefs into the Premiership play-offs.
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Chelsea release four academy players as Xabi Alonso era takes shape
Chelsea have confirmed that four academy products — Jimi Tauriainen, Sam Rak-Sakyi, Richard Olise and Brodi Hughes — will leave Stamford Bridge when their contracts expire on June 30, with the club's retained list marking the first squad decisions of the incoming Xabi Alonso era.
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Vardy rules out Leicester return and confirms he will keep playing into 2026-27
Jamie Vardy has shut down speculation about a sentimental return to Leicester City, saying 'that's gone', while also revealing he has no plans to retire ahead of the 2026-27 season after his contract at Cremonese expires.
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Anscombe leaves Bayonne after injury-hit season leaves Wales fly-half at career crossroads
Gareth Anscombe has confirmed he will leave Bayonne this summer after a single frustrating season in the Top 14 was derailed by a calf injury, a serious shin wound, and coaching upheaval at the club. The 35-year-old says he remains motivated to play on.
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Everton in talks to extend Gueye's stay while targeting Championship player of the year Hackney
Everton are negotiating a new contract with veteran midfielder Idrissa Gueye, whose current deal expires this month, while also pursuing Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, named the Championship's player of the year.
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Malacia exit leaves Manchester United scrambling for left-back cover this summer
Tyrell Malacia will depart Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of June, deepening a left-back crisis at Old Trafford. With Luke Shaw the only recognised option and two transfer targets already ruled out, Newcastle's Lewis Hall has emerged as the leading candidate.
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Fenerbahce's new president eyes Salah signing after £77m contract request revealed
Mohamed Salah is keen on a move to Fenerbahce following his Liverpool departure, with the club's newly elected president Aziz Yildirim now weighing a deal reportedly worth £77m over three years. Salah has said he will finalise his next destination after the World Cup.
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Sancho released by Manchester United as £148m trio depart on free transfers
Manchester United have let Jadon Sancho leave on a free transfer after five years, declining to extend his contract. Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia also depart, meaning three players signed for a combined £148m exit without a fee.
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Barcelona Declines Rashford Purchase Option, English Striker Returns to Manchester United
After a loan spell at FC Barcelona where he won La Liga, Marcus Rashford is returning to Manchester United as the Catalan club has decided not to exercise his €30 million purchase option. The English forward departs Spain with a league title but no permanent future at the club.
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