Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Manchester United sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35m as Brazil call-up delays official announcement
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but a late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the transfer paperwork is unlikely to be completed until after the tournament.
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Man United eye Romero and Tonali as Rashford's Barcelona future hangs in the balance
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a bid for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero and willing to pay up to €115m for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, while Barcelona have until June 15 to decide whether to activate their £26m purchase option for Marcus Rashford.
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Furbank targets second title medal in Northampton farewell before Harlequins move
George Furbank will make his final appearance at Franklin's Gardens on Friday when Northampton host Leicester in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs, with the departing captain chasing a second league winners medal before joining Harlequins next season.
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Manchester United preparing offer for Tottenham captain Romero as Barcelona and Atletico circle
Manchester United are reportedly readying a bid for Cristian Romero this summer, with the Tottenham captain also attracting interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The Argentine was sent off at Old Trafford in February before apologising to his teammates.
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Romero targeted by Man Utd as Rashford edges closer to Bayern Munich exit
Manchester United are reportedly pursuing Tottenham defender Cristian Romero as the summer window approaches, while Bayern Munich have emerged as frontrunners to sign Marcus Rashford, with Barcelona focused on Julian Alvarez instead.
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Kimmich reveals PSG made him a "truly incredible" financial offer
In a documentary aired on ZDF, Joshua Kimmich confirms for the first time that PSG approached him during the summer 2024 transfer window, proposing a salary offer he describes as "incredible". The German midfielder ultimately extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho return complicates United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United's bid to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has grown more complicated after Florentino Perez's re-election as Real Madrid president paved the way for José Mourinho's return — with Los Blancos now reportedly prioritising the 21-year-old as a summer target.
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Barcelona target Marc Cucurella for €40m to strengthen left flank
FC Barcelona are interested in Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, with the Spanish club willing to pay around €40 million for the 27-year-old. Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid and Manchester City are also in the running.
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Salah will not return to Liverpool even after Slot's exit, says Lovren
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has ruled out a Mohamed Salah U-turn, insisting the Egyptian's farewell was too public to reverse — while also revealing the winger would have stayed had he known Arne Slot would leave sooner.
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Klopp's agent dismisses Al Ittihad rumours as 'nonsense' amid Real Madrid speculation
Marc Kosicke, the agent of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has flatly denied reports linking his client to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, calling the speculation 'annoying and nonsense'. The dismissal comes as a Real Madrid presidential candidate also claimed he would appoint Klopp if elected.
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Bruno Fernandes publicly backs Rafael Leao amid Man United transfer interest
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has shown public support for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao following his red card in a Portugal friendly, as the 26-year-old edges closer to leaving the San Siro this summer.
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After Endrick, Lyon targets another Real Madrid loan with Mastantuono
Real Madrid are considering loaning out Franco Mastantuono, 18, this summer after the Argentine failed to establish himself in Madrid. Lyon, buoyed by the success of Endrick's loan spell, are the favourites to welcome the attacking midfielder.
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Amorim's praise for 'amazing' Ndiaye fuels Man Utd summer transfer interest
Manchester United have placed Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye on their summer transfer shortlist, with manager Ruben Amorim having previously singled out the Senegal international as an 'amazing player' ahead of the sides' meeting last November.
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Anderson targeted, Rodri future resolved: Inside Man City's ideal summer transfer window
Manchester City are plotting a busy summer that could hinge on signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson to replace Bernardo Silva, while retaining Rodri and goalkeeper James Trafford would round out Pep Guardiola's successor's ideal rebuild.
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Yamal's mother names Merino as Spain's most underrated while Alvarez agent denies Real Madrid contact
Lamine Yamal's mother has praised Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino as an underrated Spain international, while Julian Alvarez's agent insists Real Madrid have made no approach for the Atletico striker coveted by Arsenal and PSG.
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Amorim labelled Ndiaye 'amazing' as Man United add Everton winger to summer shortlist
Manchester United have added Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to their transfer shortlist as they seek a left-winger ahead of a return to the Champions League. Manager Ruben Amorim previously singled out the 26-year-old Senegal international as a player capable of causing United's defence serious problems.
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Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact amid €150m Atlético transfer speculation
Julián Alvarez's representative Fernando Hidalgo has flatly denied any approach from Real Madrid, even as the Argentine forward is reportedly Florentino Perez's primary summer target at a fee of around €150 million. Barcelona are also said to hold long-standing interest in the 24-year-old.
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Rashford ignores Bayern Munich approaches as Barcelona permanent deal hangs in the balance
Marcus Rashford is refusing to engage with Bayern Munich's interest and remains focused solely on securing a permanent move to Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists on loan in 2025/26. Barcelona have until June 15 to trigger a £26m purchase option, though they are reportedly seeking to renegotiate the fee.
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Rashford ignoring Bayern Munich calls as Barcelona weigh £26m permanent deal
Marcus Rashford is reportedly refusing to engage with Bayern Munich's interest and remains focused solely on a permanent move to Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists on loan this season. Barcelona have until June 15 to activate a £26m purchase option.
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Mourinho shuts door on Tchouaméni departure despite Manchester United and Liverpool interest
Back on the Real Madrid bench, José Mourinho has reportedly told the club's hierarchy that he is counting on Aurélien Tchouaméni for next season, blocking approaches from Manchester United and Liverpool.
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