Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Monterrey release Martial after training ban, leaving him a free agent for the third time in three years
Anthony Martial has been released by Mexican club Monterrey after being barred from first-team training following a dressing-room confrontation with manager Nicolas Sanchez. The 30-year-old, who managed just one goal in 20 appearances, is now a free agent for the third time since leaving Manchester United in 2024.
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Barcelona and Manchester City compete for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Ibrahim Maza
With 5 goals and 7 assists for Bayer Leverkusen this season, 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza has attracted the interest of FC Barcelona and Manchester City, according to Catalan media Mundo Deportivo.
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Black Knight takeover puts Exeter Chiefs on spending spree footing, Rowe warns rivals
Exeter Chiefs CEO Tony Rowe has put the Gallagher Premiership on notice, revealing that incoming owners Black Knight — led by American billionaire Bill Foley — bring a "big chequebook" and the intent to use it ahead of a potential deal completing next month.
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Neville backs Cole Palmer as 'gold' United signing but Palmer insists he plans to stay at Chelsea
Gary Neville has endorsed Cole Palmer as a near-certain success if Manchester United signed the Chelsea forward, comparing him to historic Old Trafford acquisitions. Palmer, 23, has publicly stated he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge.
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Ulster sign injury-hit Argentine prop Bello on one-year deal despite two-year absence
Ulster have secured tighthead Eduardo Bello from Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year contract, with the Argentine international returning from an ACL injury that has kept him sidelined since the 2024 Rugby Championship.
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Manchester United to assess teenage Colombian midfielder Orozco before deciding development path
Manchester United will evaluate 17-year-old Cristian Orozco at Carrington following his arrival from Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF next month, with the club expected to mirror the development approach taken with Seko Kone and Diego Leon.
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Grealish endorsement puts Everton's Ndiaye on Man City's summer shortlist
With Savinho potentially leaving and Jack Grealish's future at the Etihad in doubt, Manchester City are eyeing Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye — a player Grealish has publicly called the most skilful in the Premier League.
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Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact as Arsenal and Barcelona circle with £130m bid floated
Julian Alvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has insisted 'no one has contacted us' over a potential move to Real Madrid, even as Arsenal and Barcelona are heavily linked with the Atletico Madrid striker ahead of the summer window.
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PSG ready to spend €115m on Morgan Rogers to beat Arsenal to the punch
Paris Saint-Germain is targeting Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa's attacking midfielder who has scored 14 goals and provided 12 assists this season. The Villans are demanding €115m, a sum PSG has not invested since the purchase of Kolo Muani in 2023.
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Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal but World Cup call delays Old Trafford switch
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, plus up to £3.8 million in add-ons and a four-year contract. However, the 26-year-old's late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the move will not be finalised until after the tournament.
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Fernandes hints he will stay at United to lead Premier League title charge
Bruno Fernandes has spoken of the "special" responsibility of returning Manchester United to the top of English and European football, appearing to signal he intends to remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
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Neville admits balance 'maybe wrong' and would accept Sky Sports ban from covering United
Gary Neville has acknowledged he may have misjudged his coverage of Manchester United over the past decade and says he would willingly step aside from covering their games if Sky Sports asked him to. The former United captain also discussed a potential Cole Palmer move to Old Trafford, calling it a 'gold' signing but an unlikely one.
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Rashford's Barcelona future in doubt as United weigh £34m Bayern offer and June deadline
Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona is nearing its end with no permanent deal agreed. The La Liga champions hold a £26m purchase option expiring June 15, while Bayern Munich are reportedly prepared to pay £34.5m for the England forward.
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Rashford keen on permanent Barcelona move but £26m fee clause threatens to derail deal
Marcus Rashford has spoken enthusiastically about Barcelona to England team-mate Anthony Gordon, but the Catalan club are pushing to negotiate below the £26m permanent option they hold — a clause set to expire on June 15.
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Arsenal lead race for Julian Alvarez as Barcelona's pursuit stalls
Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with Barcelona's rival bid reported to have stalled. The Premier League champions are targeting the Argentina World Cup winner to fill a left-wing vacancy next season.
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Mateta to AC Milan: Crystal Palace striker close to historic transfer
Author of 12 goals in the Premier League this season and selected by Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup, Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly in advanced negotiations with AC Milan, a year after a first agreement fell through during a medical examination.
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Leao red card for punching prompts Bruno Fernandes solidarity as £43m Man Utd target eyes Premier League move
Rafael Leao was sent off for punching an opponent during Portugal's World Cup warm-up win over Chile, prompting a show of support from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The AC Milan winger, valued at £43m, has openly expressed his desire to play in the Premier League.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move could spark Man Utd reunion with Fred
Mason Greenwood's potential £47.5m transfer to Fenerbahce would reunite him with former Manchester United midfielder Fred, with new club president Aziz Yildirim's stance on the deal set to prove decisive.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet £34.5m asking price as Rashford's Barcelona dream fades
Bayern Munich are prepared to meet Manchester United's £34.5m valuation of Marcus Rashford this summer, according to reports, though his £325,000-per-week wages remain a significant obstacle. Barcelona, where Rashford spent last season on loan, appear unwilling to pay the £26m required to make the deal permanent.
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Fernandes backs red-carded Leao as £43m United transfer target eyes Premier League move
Bruno Fernandes publicly supported Portugal team-mate Rafael Leao after the AC Milan winger was sent off for striking an opponent in a World Cup warm-up match. Leao, valued at £43m by Milan, has openly stated the Premier League would suit his style.
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