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Arsenal target Hjulmand as Sporting reject Atletico bid for £43m midfielder

Arsenal are monitoring Sporting Lisbon captain Morten Hjulmand after the Portuguese club rejected an approach from Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old Danish midfielder, who reportedly has Arsenal's crest tattooed on his shoulder, is seen as an alternative to primary target Bruno Guimaraes.

Football Jul 5
Chelsea set £50m asking price for Santos as Manchester United weigh midfield move

Chelsea are open to selling Andrey Santos this summer if clubs meet their £50m valuation, with Manchester United and Newcastle among those monitoring the 22-year-old midfielder ahead of a busy transfer window.

Football Jul 5
Upamecano insists Olise will stay at Bayern, but Neymar-Piqué precedent tempers optimism

Questioned by Sky Sport, Dayot Upamecano stated that Michael Olise, courted by Real Madrid, will not leave Bayern Munich. A declaration to be taken with caution in light of Piqué's famous "se queda" about Neymar in 2017.

Football Jul 5
Manchester United weigh Santos move but face Chelsea bidding war risk

Manchester United have added Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos to their summer transfer wishlist as they seek at least two midfield signings, but the 22-year-old's price tag could trigger the same bidding war that cost them Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jul 5
Chelsea open to Santos sale at £50m as Man United and Newcastle circle

Chelsea are willing to sell Andrey Santos this summer if their £50m valuation is met, with Manchester United and Newcastle among the Premier League clubs monitoring the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder. United have already signed Ederson from Atalanta as they look to bolster their central midfield options.

Football Jul 5
Tuchel's World Cup snub of Stones echoes the Man City exit that frustrated fans

John Stones has featured just once in a meaningful game at the World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel preferring Marc Guehi — the same centre-back who displaced him at Manchester City last season. The pattern is beginning to vindicate City's decision not to renew his contract.

Football Jul 5
Dumfries joins Real Madrid for €20m as fourth summer signing

Real Madrid have officially confirmed the transfer of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for approximately €20 million. The Dutch international has signed until 2030 and arrives to cover for the injured Dani Carvajal.

Football Jul 5
Everton sign Tyrique George from Chelsea in £18m deal with £24m potential

Everton have agreed a fee with Chelsea to sign 20-year-old winger Tyrique George for an initial £18m, rising to £24m with add-ons, after the England Under-21 international impressed David Moyes during a loan spell last season.

Football Jul 5
Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick among eight youngsters to sign Manchester United scholarships

The sons of Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick were among eight teenagers to sign scholarship deals with Manchester United at a special scholars night held at Old Trafford on Friday.

Football Jul 5
Cunha's striker role at World Cup could open the door for Rashford at United next season

Matheus Cunha's emergence as a centre-forward for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup may reshape Manchester United's attacking options, with Marcus Rashford's potential return to Old Trafford looking increasingly plausible under Michael Carrick.

Football Jul 5
Munster sign Irish-qualified tighthead Kieran Brookes on two-year deal from Perpignan

Munster have completed the signing of 35-year-old tighthead prop Kieran Brookes on a two-year contract after his Perpignan deal was terminated early. The former England international brings extensive club experience to Clayton McMillan's front row.

Rugby Jul 5
John Stones enters England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico as a free agent

John Stones is without a club after his Manchester City contract expired, yet the 32-year-old centre-back remains in England's World Cup squad and is pushing to start their round-of-16 tie against Mexico.

Football Jul 5
Napoli move to make McTominay one of their highest earners to block exit

Napoli are set to offer Scott McTominay a new contract until 2030 with a significant wage increase, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, as the club moves to retain the Scottish midfielder despite interest from elsewhere.

Football Jul 5
Gavi insists Barcelona is Alvarez's dream as Atletico resist Arsenal and Barca bids

Julian Alvarez has formally requested to leave Atletico Madrid, with Barcelona and Arsenal both pursuing the Argentine forward. Barca midfielder Gavi has backed a Camp Nou move, while Atletico president Cerezo insists the club have no intention of selling.

Football Jul 5
Anderson and Detourbet in, Bernardo and Stones out: Man City's full 2026 summer transfer tracker

Manchester City have spent £137.5m bringing in Elliot Anderson and Mathys Detourbet while losing Bernardo Silva and John Stones on free transfers, with Nathan Ake's £8.5m move to Fenerbahce the latest confirmed departure.

Football Jul 5
Lille warn Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool that Bouaddi could cost over £100m

Lille president Olivier Letang has cautioned Premier League clubs that signing 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi may require a fee exceeding £100m, after the teenager's standout displays at the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 5
Chicharito wept as Sevilla exit forced Mexico's record scorer to abandon his European dream

Javier Hernandez broke down in tears in January 2020 when confirming his move to LA Galaxy, describing his departure from Sevilla as the beginning of his retirement from European football. The former Manchester United striker had scored 20 goals in his debut season at Old Trafford.

Football Jul 5
Chicharito wept as LA Galaxy move ended his European dream after Man Utd exit

Javier Hernandez, Mexico's all-time leading scorer, broke down in tears in January 2020 when confirming his move to LA Galaxy, recognising the transfer marked the end of his European career following spells at Manchester United, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, and Sevilla.

Football Jul 5
Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return as Mainoo's revival offers blueprint

Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United for pre-season after Barcelona declined their £26m buy option, and new manager Michael Carrick has indicated a decision on the forward's future is still to be made.

Football Jul 5
Rashford rules out future decision during World Cup as United target Summerville

Marcus Rashford has confirmed he will delay any decision on his Manchester United future until after the World Cup, while the club are reportedly pursuing West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as their primary wide target this summer.

Football Jul 5

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