Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Lukaku reveals why he forced his Manchester United exit in 2019: 'I wasn't wanted'
Romelu Lukaku has opened up on his acrimonious departure from Manchester United in 2019, claiming the club failed to shut down persistent transfer rumours and that he, Paul Pogba and Alexis Sánchez were routinely used as scapegoats after defeats.
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Marcos Rojo refuses to train at Racing Club to force boyhood move to Estudiantes
Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has gone AWOL from Argentine side Racing Club, skipping training in a bid to engineer a transfer back to boyhood club Estudiantes ahead of their Copa Libertadores semi-final.
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City rivals move to poach academy stars after Premier League guilty verdict on 115 charges
Premier League clubs are reportedly targeting Manchester City's academy players following last week's verdict that found City guilty of all but one of 115 financial charges. Heavy sanctions, potentially including relegation or a transfer ban, remain possible pending an appeal.
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Rio Ferdinand calls for Benzema at Manchester United to solve attacking crisis
Free since his contract termination with Al-Hilal at the end of August, Karim Benzema has yet to find a new club. Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand is publicly campaigning for the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner to sign with the Red Devils.
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Gvardiol rebuffed Barcelona's enquiry last season with clear refusal to leave City
Joško Gvardiol turned down the chance to join Barcelona after the Spanish club made an enquiry about the Manchester City defender last season. No formal bid was submitted and no current talks are reported.
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FC Nantes takeover: Saint-Étienne precedent raises doubts over Paulo Tavares
A preliminary agreement worth around €70 million could bring Portuguese agent Paulo Tavares closer to taking over FC Nantes from Waldemar Kita, but a recent precedent is already fueling concerns. Tavares attempted to buy AS Saint-Étienne between 2023 and 2024, but the deal stalled in March 2024 when it came time to present the funds.
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Free from Al-Ahli, Mahrez expected at Al-Shamal to revive his career in Qatar
At 35 and without a club since leaving Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez is set to join Al-Shamal, Qatar's runners-up, in the coming hours, according to DZfoot. The Algerian international would find a familiar environment there, with several former teammates in the squad.
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Rooney pinpoints Rashford's positional problem as Ferdinand urges Benzema free transfer
Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford is being played too far from goal at Manchester United, while Rio Ferdinand has called on the club to sign free agent Karim Benzema to address a shortage of recognised strikers.
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Evra reveals he swore at Ed Woodward after United blocked his Juventus move
Patrice Evra has recalled the moment he threatened and swore at then-Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward after the club triggered a one-year contract extension against his wishes, forcing a delay to his £1.2m move to Juventus in 2014.
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Ardie Savea signs with the Blues in self-described 'last dance' Super Rugby move
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has confirmed he will join the Blues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, ending months of speculation and describing the move as his final club in New Zealand rugby.
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Rooney pinpoints Rashford's positional problem as Ferdinand urges Benzema signing
Wayne Rooney believes Marcus Rashford's goalless start to the season stems from playing too far from goal, while Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to sign free agent Karim Benzema to address a shortage of recognised strikers.
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Haaland dismisses Arsenal transfer talk as Gunners eye £9m Brazilian teenager
Erling Haaland's Norway team-mate Kristoffer Ajer says the Manchester City striker has shown no sign of considering a move amid Premier League uncertainty, while Arsenal are reportedly monitoring 16-year-old Vasco da Gama defender Breno Sales.
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Garnacho slammed for attitude as £43m buy-option at Villa already under threat
Alejandro Garnacho has managed just 31 Premier League minutes since joining Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea, with no break clause in the deal and a mandatory appearance threshold for his £43m buy-option now looking precarious.
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New All Black Ta'eiloa signs two-year deal with reigning Super Rugby champions Hurricanes
Semisi Ta'eiloa, fresh from his All Blacks debut in South Africa, has joined the Hurricanes on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old No. 8 was among the most sought-after players following Moana Pasifika's collapse, with all five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises understood to have made approaches.
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Messi acquires CD Eldense to become majority owner of second Spanish club in 2025
Lionel Messi has completed the takeover of second-tier Spanish side CD Eldense, pending regulatory approval, making it his second Spanish club acquisition this year after purchasing UE Cornella in April.
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FC Nantes Sale: Loire Brigade Raises Concerns Over Tavares' Financial Viability
As a sales agreement worth €125 million between Waldemar Kita and Paulo Tavares reportedly nears completion, FC Nantes' main supporter group, Loire Brigade, has published a statement expressing serious doubts about the financial viability of the Phenix Sport Invest project.
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Bosch leaves Sharks comfort zone behind to reinvent himself at the Bulls
Curwin Bosch has joined the Vodacom Bulls from Brive after seven years with the Sharks, crediting two seasons in France with restoring his freedom and sharpening his game ahead of URC competition.
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Arsenal, United, Liverpool and Spurs prepare to sue Manchester City in £800m damages claim
Four Premier League rivals have served legal notices on Manchester City and could pursue a joint class action, with damages estimated at around £200m per club following City's guilty verdict on spending rule breaches.
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Keira Walsh hails 'exceptional' Lexi Potter after Chelsea star earns first England call-up
Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, 20, has been called up to the senior England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers after a standout start to the WSL season, with midfield partner Keira Walsh declaring herself 'not surprised' by the youngster's rapid rise.
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Gabriel trains in Barcelona as Manchester United block 15-year-old's exit request
JJ Gabriel, Manchester United's 15-year-old prodigy, is training privately in Castelldefels after the club refused to cancel his contract. Barcelona sporting director Deco has distanced the club from any move, while Real Madrid are also linked.
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