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Manchester United still eyeing Barcelona's Balde as January window nears

Manchester United remain interested in signing Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde ahead of the January transfer window, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo. The 22-year-old has made just one appearance for Barcelona this season under Hansi Flick.

Football Oct 6
Gabriel Jesus embraces Barcelona fresh start after injury-plagued Arsenal exit

Gabriel Jesus has spoken openly about settling into life at Barcelona following his £8.6m summer move from Arsenal, scoring twice in four appearances as Hansi Flick's side sit five points clear at the top of La Liga.

Football Oct 6
AC Milan target Zirkzee loan as Amorim plots reunion with struggling United striker

AC Milan are reportedly pursuing a loan deal for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, with manager Ruben Amorim keen on a reunion after the Dutchman has made only four substitute appearances this season.

Football Oct 6
Echeverri scores in Benfica friendly as loan move offers City misfit a fresh start

Claudio Echeverri netted in a Benfica friendly last week after a difficult 12 months that included an underwhelming stint at Bayer Leverkusen and relegation with Girona. The 20-year-old Argentine is now on his third loan since joining Manchester City from River Plate.

Football Oct 6
Ugarte targets swift return from knee injury with help of psychologist sessions

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte, sidelined since tearing his knee in Uruguay's Copa América loss to Spain, has revealed he is working with a psychologist to manage the mental demands of his recovery.

Football Oct 6
Endrick set for second loan at Lyon, ahead of Aston Villa and Roma

Limited to four minutes of play with Real Madrid since the start of the season, Endrick wants to leave on loan this winter. Olympique Lyonnais, where he shone last season, is among the three best-placed clubs according to Spanish radio Cadena SER.

Football Oct 6
Sale Sharks vow to keep Christ Tshiunza despite Welsh regions' interest ahead of 2027 World Cup

Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has declared his intention to retain Wales international Christ Tshiunza beyond his current one-year deal, even as Welsh regions circle the 24-year-old lock and flanker with an eye on his 2027 Rugby World Cup eligibility.

Rugby Oct 6
Exeter Chiefs sign free-agent No.8 Tuipulotu to cover Capstick injury

Exeter Chiefs have snapped up former Scarlets and Pau back-row Carwyn Tuipulotu as a free agent, with the 24-year-old immediately available for selection after Rob Baxter used an injury dispensation slot to fill the void left by the long-term absence of Richard Capstick.

Rugby Oct 6
Trailfinders bolster Women's Premiership squad with Netherlands back-row Isa Prins

Trailfinders Women have signed 23-year-old Netherlands international Isa Prins ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season. The versatile back-row joins a growing roster that already includes Ruby Tui, Bo Westcombe-Evans, Helen Nelson, and Canada's Laetitia Royer.

Rugby Oct 6
Gerrard told Neville to 'just leave' when Ferguson tried to lure him to United

Steven Gerrard has revealed how Gary Neville knocked on his hotel room door during an England camp to ask, on Sir Alex Ferguson's behalf, whether he would ever consider joining Manchester United — and received a swift, unambiguous answer.

Football Oct 6
Richarlison's relationship with Tottenham 'completely broken' as January exit looms

Fabrizio Romano reports that Richarlison and Tottenham have reached an irreparable breakdown, with the £60m Brazilian striker expected to leave the club in January after a failed summer move to Trabzonspor fell through.

Football Oct 6
Real Madrid lead race to sign Man Utd wonderkid JJ Gabriel after his 16th birthday

Manchester United face losing highly rated academy forward JJ Gabriel, who turned 16 on Tuesday, with Real Madrid emerging as frontrunners after the teenager formally requested his registration be cancelled to pursue a move abroad.

Football Oct 6
Gabriel, 16, pushes for free January exit from Man United as Barcelona and Real Madrid offer 'XXL' packages

JJ Gabriel has informed Manchester United of his wish to cancel his registration and leave on a free transfer in January, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG all pursuing the 16-year-old midfielder.

Football Oct 6
Canada's Rugby World Cup return drives Spencer Jones to Nottingham in landmark Champ deal

Nottingham have signed Canadian international centre Spencer Jones, 29, becoming the first club to recruit through a new Rugby Canada–Champ Rugby partnership designed to give players competitive minutes ahead of RWC 2027 in Australia.

Rugby Oct 6
Barcelona, Bayern and Real Madrid circle as Man Utd risk losing JJ Gabriel for free

Manchester United face losing 16-year-old academy forward JJ Gabriel on a free transfer after his camp requested a move, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all interested in signing him.

Football Oct 6
JJ Gabriel requests Manchester United exit at 15 after route-to-first-team dispute

JJ Gabriel, widely regarded as Manchester United's most highly-rated academy prospect, has asked to leave Old Trafford at the age of 15 after a breakdown in his relationship with the club over promises about his path to the first team.

Football Oct 6
JJ Gabriel's suspension and 16th birthday put 70-year Man Utd record out of reach

Manchester United academy prodigy JJ Gabriel, who turns 16 today, is running out of time to break David Gaskell's 1956 appearance record after requesting to leave the club and ceasing training at Carrington.

Football Oct 6
Man Utd lose legal leverage over 16-year-old Gabriel as Bayern and Real Madrid circle

Manchester United appear to have missed their window to keep JJ Gabriel at Carrington after the teenager turned 16, allowing him to be represented by an agent and sign for a foreign club using his Irish passport.

Football Oct 6
Atletico Madrid and Juventus eye Madueke as Arteta's Arsenal snub opens door to January exit

Noni Madueke has attracted interest from Atletico Madrid and Juventus after failing to start a single Premier League game for Arsenal this season. The 24-year-old's diminished role under Mikel Arteta could make him available in January, with a potential swap deal for Julian Alvarez also in play.

Football Oct 6
Real Madrid and Barcelona lead race to sign Manchester United's JJ Gabriel as teenager turns 16

JJ Gabriel has turned 16, opening the door for the Manchester United academy prospect to sign with an EU club. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and PSG have all held talks over a move that would earn United as little as £100,000 in compensation.

Football Oct 6

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