Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Real Madrid eye free transfer for Van Dijk as Liverpool contract talks stall
Real Madrid are monitoring Virgil van Dijk's contract situation at Liverpool, with the Dutchman potentially available on a free transfer in 2027. Formal discussions could begin as early as January if no renewal is agreed at Anfield.
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Real Madrid monitoring Club Tijuana teenager Mora alongside Benfica and Dortmund
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Club Tijuana attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, 17, who is expected to leave the Mexican club next summer. Benfica and Borussia Dortmund are also named as suitors, though no offer or negotiations have been reported.
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Kita sells FC Nantes to Paulo Tavares for a sum that raises experts' eyebrows
An agreement in principle has been signed between Waldemar Kita and an investor group led by Paulo Tavares for the takeover of FC Nantes, relegated to Ligue 2. The reported amount, between 100 and 125 million euros, surprises given the club's actual situation.
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Vieira reveals secret Ferguson meeting that almost took him from Arsenal to United
Patrick Vieira has admitted he held a clandestine meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson, who wanted to pair him alongside Roy Keane at Manchester United. The Frenchman ultimately stayed at Arsenal, where he won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups.
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Barcola risks UEFA fine after penalty row as Liverpool eye £6m Uruguayan teenager Scotti
Bradley Barcola has admitted he may face punishment after publicly criticising a referee's decision in France's Nations League win over Belgium, while Liverpool are reportedly monitoring 16-year-old Uruguayan winger Nicolas Scotti of Defensor Sporting.
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Manchester United could sue City for tens of millions if 114-charge guilty verdict stands
Manchester United are among at least four Premier League clubs that reserved the right to pursue compensation claims against Manchester City, with a sports law expert warning the legal hurdle lies in proving City's alleged rule breaches directly cost rivals titles or Champions League places.
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Gabriel's Instagram U-turn and Vieira's secret Ferguson meeting headline Man Utd's international break
Manchester United's 15-year-old starlet JJ Gabriel has restored posts to his Instagram account weeks after wiping it clean amid reports he wants to leave Old Trafford. Separately, Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has revealed he once held a secret meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson over a potential move to United.
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Gyokeres insists Arsenal stay 'was a given' despite summer transfer speculation
Viktor Gyokeres has moved to quash rumours that he was close to leaving Arsenal last summer, saying he was 'fully focused' on the club throughout pre-season. The Swedish striker has managed just 29 minutes of Premier League football so far this season.
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Bayern ready to double Olise's salary to extend contract until 2032
Bayern Munich is considering raising Michael Olise's salary to €25 million per season, matching Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala's wages, to convince him to extend his contract until 2032, according to Bild.
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AC Milan and Amorim join United in race for Barcelona's Balde as £38m left-back battle takes shape
Manchester United's pursuit of Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has grown more complicated, with AC Milan — now managed by former United boss Ruben Amorim — reportedly preparing a January move for the £38.6m-rated Spain international.
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Liverpool join Chelsea in race for Alex Scott as Bournemouth weigh release clause
Liverpool have emerged as contenders for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, valued at €50 million, with the Cherries working to insert a release clause into a new contract before his current deal enters its final year next summer.
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João Félix names Barcelona as his dream return but insists no move is imminent
João Félix has confirmed Barcelona remains his preferred Spanish club and described playing for the Blaugrana as a boyhood dream, but the Portuguese forward stressed he is settled at Al-Nassr and no transfer talks are underway.
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Man City learned guilty verdict months before £440m summer transfer spree, sources claim
Manchester City executives were reportedly informed of the independent panel's guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges back in July, yet the club went on to spend approximately £440m on seven senior signings before the ruling became public on Friday.
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Cavan Sullivan's agent casts doubt on Manchester City move after 114-breach guilty verdict
The agent of American teenage midfielder Cavan Sullivan has admitted the preliminary agreement for him to join Manchester City in 2027 is 'out of his hands', with Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG circling should the deal collapse following City's Premier League guilty verdict.
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JJ Gabriel restores Instagram posts weeks after wiping page amid Man United exit links
Manchester United's 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel has partially reversed his social media blackout, restoring two Instagram posts after reports emerged that he wants to leave the club and has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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Juventus open talks to sign Manchester City outcast Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan
Juventus have held talks with Rayan Ait-Nouri's entourage over a potential loan move from Manchester City, with the Serie A club keen to include a purchase option. The 25-year-old left-back has made no Premier League appearances this season under Enzo Maresca.
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Exeter Chiefs lose tighthead Iosefa-Scott to French Pro D2 side Provence at season's end
Josh Iosefa-Scott, a standout performer in Exeter's run to last season's Gallagher Premiership Final, will join Pro D2 promotion chasers Provence when his contract expires. The 30-year-old tighthead could reach 100 Chiefs appearances before he departs.
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Real Madrid and Barcelona monitor Haaland as Manchester City's legal battle clouds his future
Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on Erling Haaland amid uncertainty surrounding Manchester City's ongoing Premier League legal case, though no formal approach has been made and Haaland himself has never expressed a desire to leave.
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Ferdinand urges United to stand firm as 15-year-old Gabriel eyes Old Trafford exit
Manchester United are at risk of losing 15-year-old academy attacker JJ Gabriel, who has asked to leave with Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich all circling. Former defender Rio Ferdinand has called on the club to hold firm and understand the reasons behind the teenager's request.
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United sign Liverpool academy winger Konde as Carrick eyes City stars amid relegation threat
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of teenage winger Isaac Konde from Liverpool's academy, while pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Michael Carrick to target Manchester City players if the club faces severe punishment over its 114 financial charges.
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