Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Etihad's 2015 denial of Abu Dhabi subsidies threatens to undermine Man City's appeal
Manchester City have appealed a guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial charges, but a 2015 statement by title sponsor Etihad — denying it receives Abu Dhabi government subsidies — directly contradicts a central pillar of the club's defence.
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OM Tried to Sign Da Cunha but Como's Price Was Too High
Medhi Benatia reveals that Olympique de Marseille tracked Lucas Da Cunha for a year and a half before abandoning their pursuit, as Como's asking price was deemed too expensive. The 25-year-old midfielder is now earning his first caps with the France national team.
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Southampton win CAS ruling over Atletico Mineiro transfer dispute as Spygate verdict looms
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Atletico Mineiro's appeal in a transfer dispute over defender Lyanco, ordering the Brazilian club to pay Southampton €1.125m plus interest. The ruling comes as Southampton await the FA's verdict on the Spygate scandal that cost them a play-off place last season.
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Man United players could claim millions in damages if Man City found guilty of rule-breaking
Manchester United have conducted a financial review of the impact of Manchester City's alleged rule-breaking, with players potentially entitled to millions in lost wages after missing out on Champions League qualification in seasons City are accused of cheating.
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Wilshere reveals Dowman outshone him at 13 as Arsenal weigh loan exit for teen
Jack Wilshere has praised Arsenal academy prospect Max Dowman, revealing the 16-year-old impressed him so much at 13 that even Wilshere's own father declared the youngster a better player. Arsenal are reportedly open to a loan move for Dowman this season.
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Ludlam extends Toulon stay as Lozowski admits 'bewildering' Saracens exit
Lewis Ludlam has committed to Toulon for two more seasons until 2029, ending hopes of a Premiership return, while Sale Sharks centre Alex Lozowski has described his departure from Saracens last summer as 'bewildering and peculiar'.
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Gabriel trains in Barcelona as Manchester United race to resolve teenager's exit request before 16th birthday
Manchester United are under pressure to resolve JJ Gabriel's future before the 15-year-old turns 16 on Tuesday, a milestone that could allow the academy starlet — who scored 26 goals in 29 appearances last season — to join a club overseas.
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Gabriel turns 16 with Barcelona training hint and United deadline looming over his future
Manchester United face a critical deadline as 15-year-old academy star JJ Gabriel turns 16 on Tuesday, a milestone that could allow him to join a foreign club. The teenager has been training in Barcelona amid reported interest from both the Catalan club and Real Madrid.
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Kai signs scholarship and Klay trains abroad as Cass is released by Everton
Wayne Rooney's four sons are pursuing football to varying degrees of success. Eldest Kai has signed a scholarship at Manchester United after a standout youth season, Klay is also in United's academy, while youngest Cass has been released by Everton.
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McTominay demands £7.7m-a-year deal as Napoli contract talks stall
Scott McTominay is seeking between £6.8m and £7.7m per season until 2030, a figure Napoli currently cannot meet, leaving the Scotland midfielder's future at the club in serious doubt as he recovers from heart surgery.
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McTominay calls £25.7m Man Utd exit a 'huge decision' after Serie A Player of the Year honour
Scott McTominay has no regrets about leaving Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, having won the Serie A title, the Supercoppa Italiana, and the Serie A Player of the Year award in his first full season in Italy.
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Baleba closing in on United debut as De Ligt nears return and Sesko faces fresh injury concern
Carlos Baleba is in contention to start against Tottenham after stepping up training, while Matthijs de Ligt edges closer to his first appearance in 10 months. Benjamin Sesko's recurring shin injury remains unresolved as United await scan results.
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McTominay contract talks stall at Napoli as Carrick plots January loan for Amass
Scott McTominay's future at Napoli is uncertain after contract renewal talks hit a deadlock over wages, while Manchester United manager Michael Carrick plans to send teenage left-back Harry Amass out on loan in January.
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Arsenal's £100m Kroupi pursuit blocked as Bournemouth reject January move
Bournemouth have ruled out any mid-season sale of striker Eli Junior Kroupi, valued at around £100million, leaving Arsenal without the forward they failed to sign last summer. The 20-year-old remains sidelined with a fractured metatarsal and is not expected back until November.
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Wallaby winger Darby Lancaster signs with Blues for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific seasons
Darby Lancaster, who featured for the Wallabies in their 40-29 win over Georgia in 2024, has signed with the Blues for 2027 and the two following Super Rugby Pacific seasons while currently playing NPC rugby for Hawke's Bay.
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Savea urges Moana Pasifika fans to join the Blues after folded club's final season
Ardie Savea has called on displaced Moana Pasifika supporters to back the Blues in 2025, saying he wants to carry the cultural purpose of his Player of the Year-winning season at the now-defunct club into his new chapter in Auckland.
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Ardie Savea signs with Blues on one-year deal after Moana Pasifika collapse
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has joined the Blues on a one-year deal after Moana Pasifika folded, reuniting him with former Hurricanes coach Jason Holland in Auckland for the final year of his New Zealand Rugby contract.
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Thierry Henry urges patience with £123m Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola after slow start
Thierry Henry has defended Bradley Barcola following a quiet opening to the French winger's Liverpool career, drawing on his own difficult adjustment to English football after a £123m summer move from PSG.
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Man United weigh legal action as 15-year-old JJ Gabriel trains at Barcelona facility
Manchester United are considering regulatory and legal action against anyone who facilitates JJ Gabriel's departure, as the 15-year-old midfielder trains at a Barcelona facility and edges closer to turning 16 next week.
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Manchester United weigh legal action as 15-year-old JJ Gabriel edges closer to Barcelona or Real Madrid
Manchester United are considering regulatory and legal action if teenage midfielder JJ Gabriel leaves Old Trafford. The 15-year-old, who could have become the club's youngest-ever player, has been training at Barcelona's academy and is set to turn 16 next week.
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