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Onana returns to Trabzonspor on loan as United block any path back for £43m outcast

Andre Onana has joined Trabzonspor for a second successive loan spell after Manchester United confirmed he has no route back to Old Trafford, with the Turkish club covering his full wages and paying an undisclosed loan fee.

Football Jul 3

Salah leaves Liverpool as a free agent with Saudi Arabia, Serie A and MLS among his options

Mohamed Salah has departed Liverpool after agreeing to terminate his contract a year early, ending a nine-year stay at Anfield. The 34-year-old will not decide his next club until Egypt's World Cup 2026 campaign concludes, with Saudi Arabia, Inter Milan, Juventus and MLS among the reported destinations.

Football Jul 3

Palhinha confirms Tottenham exit as Spurs seal £100m Tonali deal and Fernandes signing

Joao Palhinha has officially said goodbye to Tottenham after his season-long loan from Bayern Munich ended, with the Portuguese midfielder set to explore new options. Spurs have moved on, signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a deal worth up to £100m and adding Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.

Football Jul 3

Xhaka rejects Chelsea move to stay at Sunderland and lead Europa League push

Granit Xhaka has decided to remain at Sunderland despite interest from Chelsea and Xabi Alonso, with the 33-year-old captain citing his bond with the club and city as key to his decision to stay for their Europa League campaign.

Football Jul 3

Lyon Sign Mohamed Ouédraogo for €2.8m, Third Summer Signing

Olympique Lyonnais have officially announced the arrival of Burkinabé left-back Mohamed Ouédraogo from Austrian club Altach for an estimated €2.8 million. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2031.

Football Jul 3

Fenerbahce announce Nathan Ake deal in move that caught Manchester City off guard

Fenerbahce have publicly confirmed an agreement to sign Nathan Ake from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £7 million, rising to £8.5 million with add-ons — though City are understood to have been caught off guard by the premature announcement.

Football Jul 3

Fenerbahce announce Nathan Ake signing before Manchester City deal is finalised

Fenerbahce prematurely declared Nathan Ake a signed player on Friday, releasing an official statement before Manchester City had concluded negotiations. A fee of around £7m, rising to £8.5m, is under discussion for the Dutch defender's exit after six years at the Etihad.

Football Jul 3

Chalobah's agents fly to Italy to hold talks with Inter Milan and Como over summer exit

Trevoh Chalobah's representatives have travelled to Italy to discuss a potential Serie A move, with Inter Milan and Como both pursuing the Chelsea defender. Inter are yet to table a formal offer, while Como's opening bid of around £23m has already been rejected.

Football Jul 3

Roma eye Garnacho as Man United stand to profit from Chelsea sell-on clause

AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea this summer, a move that would trigger Manchester United's 10 per cent sell-on clause from his £40m departure to Stamford Bridge last year.

Football Jul 3

United confirm Onana loan exit to clear path for Carrick's goalkeeper rebuild

Manchester United have confirmed Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on a season-long loan worth £1.3m, freeing up wages and a squad spot as manager Michael Carrick targets a new goalkeeper ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Football Jul 3

Manchester United confirm Onana's second Trabzonspor loan with no purchase option

Manchester United have confirmed goalkeeper Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on loan for a second consecutive season, with no option for the Turkish club to buy him permanently in 2027.

Football Jul 3

Liverpool target PSG's Barcola in £100m-plus summer push after Salah exit

Liverpool have placed PSG winger Bradley Barcola at the top of their summer transfer wishlist, with reports suggesting the club will go 'all in' to sign the France international. PSG are expected to demand a fee exceeding £116m.

Football Jul 3

Manchester United confirms Tchouaméni pursuit to replace Casemiro

Seeking a defensive midfielder after Casemiro's departure, Manchester United has placed Aurélien Tchouaméni at the top of its transfer priorities. Real Madrid holds the upper hand, with the French midfielder under contract until 2028.

Football Jul 3

Simon Jordan questions Tottenham's direction after £237m summer splurge under De Zerbi

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has criticised Tottenham's £237m transfer outlay, questioning why elite players are choosing a club that finished 17th last season and whether the Spurs hierarchy knows what it is doing.

Football Jul 3

Manchester United close in on Swansea's Kit Margetson ahead of Liverpool and Brighton

Manchester United are set to sign 19-year-old Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City after contract talks between the teenager and the Championship club broke down. United's goalkeeping scout Tony Coton was spotted watching Margetson in March, with Liverpool, Brighton and Crystal Palace also credited with interest.

Football Jul 3

Real Madrid categorically denies interest in Enzo Fernández after agent's claims

Real Madrid issued an official statement to refute comments made by Javier Pastore, agent of Enzo Fernández, who had claimed that the Madrid club was interested in the Chelsea midfielder.

Football Jul 3

Rennes signs Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for €20 million

Stade Rennais have agreed a deal with Sunderland for the transfer of Spanish U21 international Eliezer Mayenda, 21, for approximately €20 million excluding bonuses, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Football Jul 3

Man City's £116m Anderson signing raises fresh questions over 115 charges verdict delay

Manchester City have confirmed the £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, a record-breaking deal that throws the 19-month wait for a verdict on the club's 115 Premier League charges into sharp relief.

Football Jul 3

Gloucester forge multi-year development partnership with Japan's Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks

Gloucester Rugby have announced a multi-year international development partnership with Japanese club Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks, with six players and five staff set to join the Cherry & Whites at Kingsholm this summer for a month-long pre-season placement.

Rugby Jul 3

Georgia Stanway joins Arsenal on permanent deal after four years with Bayern Munich

England midfielder Georgia Stanway has signed for Arsenal on a permanent basis, returning to the WSL after four seasons in Germany with Bayern Munich, where she won eight trophies.

Football Jul 3