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United target £50m Matanovic as Fernandes breaks silence on Ronaldo's Portugal exit

Manchester United are monitoring Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, whose asking price has risen to £50m, while Bruno Fernandes has revealed he spoke privately with Cristiano Ronaldo following the veteran's acrimonious departure from the Portugal squad.

Football Oct 5

Juventus target ACL-hit Liverpool teenager Leoni as Klopp rediscovers love for football

Juventus are reportedly pursuing Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni as part of a drive to restore Italian identity to their squad, while former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp says he has rediscovered his passion for the game since taking charge of Germany.

Football Oct 5

Fernandes reveals private Ronaldo chat as United eye £50m Matanovic in 2027

Bruno Fernandes has disclosed a private conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo following the veteran's abrupt exit from the Portugal squad, while Manchester United are internally assessing a move for Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, valued at £50m.

Football Oct 5

Arsenal join race for 15-year-old Dortmund midfielder likened to Bellingham

Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Borussia Dortmund teenager Justin Ejodamen, who has drawn comparisons to Jude Bellingham. The Gunners face a significant obstacle, however, as English clubs cannot sign the 15-year-old until 2029.

Football Oct 5

Roosters' Crichton targets Waratahs move and Suaalii midfield reunion under Cheika

NRL premiership winner Angus Crichton is set to join the NSW Waratahs from November 7, reuniting with code-hopping star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and newly appointed coach Michael Cheika, who guided the Tahs to their only Super Rugby title in 2014.

Rugby Oct 4

Ndiaye hints at Marseille return weeks after joining Man City in £65m deal

Iliman Ndiaye has suggested his time at Marseille is not over, saying 'I don't think the story is finished' — just weeks after completing a £65m move from Everton to Manchester City.

Football Oct 4

United's failure to sign Lewis Hall looks costlier as left-back's value rockets after England breakthrough

Manchester United identified Lewis Hall as their top left-back target last summer but failed to move decisively, and the 22-year-old's price has since soared after he forced his way into England's starting XI.

Football Oct 4

Endrick set for second loan in a year, AC Milan and Roma circle

Limited to just four minutes of play this season under José Mourinho, Endrick wants to leave Real Madrid in January. AC Milan and AS Roma are already competing for his signature on loan.

Football Oct 4

City-bound Sullivan becomes youngest US men's national team goalscorer at 17

Cavan Sullivan, the 17-year-old set to join Manchester City when he turns 18, broke the US men's national team scoring record with a goal in a 3-0 win over Mexico — adding to a run of form that already rivals Lionel Messi's output in MLS.

Football Oct 4

Defoe reveals Sir Alex Ferguson wanted him at United — but the move never happened

Jermain Defoe has opened up about his long-standing regret at never joining Manchester United, disclosing that Patrice Evra recently confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson had been actively discussing him as a signing during his Tottenham and West Ham years.

Football Oct 4

Barcelona open to loaning Balde to United as Gabriel legal dispute escalates

Manchester United are monitoring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde for a January loan move, while the club considers legal action to prevent teenage prospect JJ Gabriel from leaving for a continental side.

Football Oct 4

Chiesa set to leave Liverpool in January as Ngumoha reveals Salah's parting advice

Federico Chiesa is reportedly a target for Inter Milan, Lazio and Atalanta ahead of the January window, having yet to feature for Liverpool this season. Teenager Rio Ngumoha has also opened up about a private conversation with Mohamed Salah before the Egyptian's departure.

Football Oct 4

United weigh legal action over JJ Gabriel as Barcelona soften stance on Balde loan

Manchester United are considering regulatory and legal action to block the departure of 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel, who has been training with Barcelona. Separately, the club could revive interest in left-back Alejandro Balde after Barcelona indicated they would sanction a January loan.

Football Oct 4

Gabriel turns 16 on Tuesday, opening a 48-hour window for United exit

Manchester United face a critical 48-hour window as academy prospect JJ Gabriel approaches his 16th birthday, which would allow him to join an EU club. Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have held talks with the youngster's camp.

Football Oct 4

PSG emerge as Haaland's preferred destination if Man City face relegation

Erling Haaland would favour a move to Paris Saint-Germain over Arsenal if Manchester City are relegated following their 114 financial rule breaches, according to Le Parisien. The reigning European champions view the Norwegian as the natural successor to Ousmane Dembélé.

Football Oct 4

Juventus targets Hojbjerg, OM ready to offload fallen captain for €10m

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus has made Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg its priority to strengthen its midfield in January. OM, forced to reduce its wage bill, would accept an offer below €10 million.

Football Oct 3

Arsenal prepare £34m bid for Nusa as Tzolis hamstring injury opens January window

Arsenal are reportedly readying an opening offer of around £34m for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after new signing Christos Tzolis sustained a hamstring injury on international duty with Greece, leaving the Gunners short in attack.

Football Oct 3

Free-agent Mahrez closes in on Qatar move to join ex-Arsenal defender Pablo Mari

Riyad Mahrez, 35, is reportedly set to sign for Qatari first-division side Al Shamal SC after spending several months as a free agent following the expiry of his Al Ahli contract. The move would reunite him with former Arsenal defender Pablo Mari.

Football Oct 3

City's £1bn youth rebuild gives club a financial safety net amid 115-charges fallout

Manchester City have confirmed they will appeal the Premier League's guilty verdict on almost all 115 financial charges. Their deliberate shift toward younger players and long-term contracts over the past three years has quietly insulated the squad against the worst-case scenario of relegation.

Football Oct 3

Shevchenko's son drops to seventh tier with Sholing after Chelsea and Tottenham exits

Kristian Shevchenko, son of 2004 Ballon d'Or winner Andriy, has joined seventh-tier Southern League side Sholing after spells in the academies of Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford. The 19-year-old Ukraine youth international failed to make a first-team appearance for the Hornets before his summer release.

Football Oct 3