Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Arsenal appoint former Olympic sprinter Abrantes as head doctor after shock Iqbal sacking
Arsenal have moved quickly to reshape their medical department this summer, with former Olympic sprinter Arnaldo Abrantes set to become the club's new head doctor following the surprise dismissal of Zafar Iqbal, who held the role for two years.
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Casemiro, Sancho and Malacia among six players leaving Manchester United this summer
Manchester United have confirmed their retained list, with Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia all departing on free transfers when their contracts expire at the end of June. Goalkeeper Dermot Mee has been offered a new deal.
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World Cup-winning prop Steenkamp takes head coach role at Pro D2 side Béziers
Gurthrö Steenkamp, the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok prop, has been appointed head coach of Pro D2 club AS Béziers-Hérault on a three-year deal, succeeding David Irazoqui. Club president Bob Skinstad, a former Springbok team-mate, praised the appointment.
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Manchester United confirm Sancho and Casemiro among six players leaving this summer
Manchester United have released their retained list for the end of the 2025/26 season, confirming that Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Sonny Aljofree, James Bailey and Malachi Sharpe will all depart when their contracts expire.
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Davies signs new Spurs deal despite ankle surgery as £30m Bissouma departs for free
Tottenham have handed Ben Davies a one-year contract extension despite the 33-year-old requiring two operations on a serious ankle injury sustained in January. Yves Bissouma, signed for £30m in 2022, is among 11 players leaving the club when their contracts expire this summer.
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Barcelona end permanent Rashford pursuit as Gordon signing shuts door on £26m deal
Barcelona have decided against signing Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan spell, with Anthony Gordon's arrival from Newcastle cited as the key reason. United will not accept the £13m counter-offer — half the agreed purchase option.
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Fifty Million Euros: Paris FC Sets Budget to Build Competitive Squad for Ligue 1
According to L'Équipe, Paris FC has a budget of 50 million euros to recruit four to five players this summer, with the ambition of finishing between 6th and 10th place next season.
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Vitinha and Joao Neves untouchable: agent Jorge Mendes shuts door on Real Madrid
With Real Madrid interested in the two Paris Saint-Germain midfielders, their agent Jorge Mendes has made it clear: Vitinha and Joao Neves will not leave PSG, where they are "very, very happy" and contracted until 2029 and 2030.
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Gabriel set for Man Utd pre-season bow at 15 after scoring 21 goals for Under-18s
JJ Gabriel, who scored 21 goals in 23 Under-18 appearances last season, is set to feature in Manchester United's pre-season tour of Europe and is now eligible to play in the Premier League after turning 15.
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Manchester United close to signing Atalanta's Ederson in £40m deal as Brazilian earns World Cup call-up
Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson in a deal worth up to £40 million, with a meeting scheduled to finalise terms. The 26-year-old Brazilian also received a late World Cup 2026 call-up after Roma's Wesley Franca was ruled out with an adductor injury.
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Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel set for Man United pre-season debut against AC Milan
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, who scored 21 goals in 23 games for the under-18s last season, is set to feature in the club's European pre-season tour, with a prestigious friendly against AC Milan on 15 August among the fixtures.
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Mourinho to Real Madrid: Benfica demands €15 million to release the Special One
Real Madrid will pay €15 million to Benfica to secure José Mourinho's services, the Lisbon club announced Tuesday evening, confirming the Portuguese coach's departure and the signing of his successor, Marco Silva, on a two-year deal.
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Real Madrid's Alvarez bid rejected as Romero eyes Old Trafford move this summer
Real Madrid have confirmed Atletico Madrid rejected their bid for Julian Alvarez, while Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is being linked with a move to Manchester United. West Ham's Mateus Fernandes also has both United and Arsenal tracking him.
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Man United weigh £80m Scott and Tonali bids as midfield rebuild takes shape
Manchester United are weighing moves for Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, both valued at £80m and £100m respectively, as the club targets midfield reinforcements following Casemiro's departure ahead of the June 15 window opening.
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Atletico Madrid humiliates Real with scathing statement after rejecting Julián Álvarez offer
Real Madrid tabled a €150 million offer for Julián Álvarez, which Atletico Madrid rejected — before publishing a biting statement mocking its rival and systematically dismantling the merengue's version of events.
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Relegated to Ligue 2, Saint-Etienne negotiates Stassin sale with Porto
Author of 11 goals and 8 assists this season, Belgian striker Lucas Stassin (21) is in FC Porto's sights. Negotiations are said to have begun between the two clubs, although no formal offer has yet been submitted to ASSE.
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Chiefs winger Coombes-Fabling seals two-year move to French Pro D2 side Oyonnax
Liam Coombes-Fabling will leave the Chiefs after the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing a two-year deal with French Pro D2 club Oyonnax. The 27-year-old outside back enjoyed his best Super Rugby campaign in 2026, starting 10 games and scoring four tries.
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Haaland's Real Madrid move collapses but Leeds United dream keeps transfer door open
Erling Haaland's rumoured switch to Real Madrid this summer is off after Florentino Perez confirmed his record signing will not be the Manchester City striker. Haaland has previously stated his dream is to one day play for Leeds United, the club where he was born and his father Alf-Inge once played.
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Man United urged to set Anderson deadline as Man City bid complicates midfield pursuit
Manchester City have already had a bid for Elliot Anderson rejected and are considered favourites to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder, leaving United facing a difficult decision on whether to keep funds available or move on to alternative targets.
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Juventus turns to Martinez and leaves Maignan with no way out
Put off by AC Milan's asking price of €40–50 million, Juventus Turin has abandoned its pursuit of Mike Maignan to focus on Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa's goalkeeper valued at €12 million.
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