Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Van Dijk set for free transfer to Milan as Liverpool target Van de Ven to fill void
Virgil van Dijk is reportedly heading to AC Milan on a free transfer next summer when his Liverpool contract expires, with the Reds already eyeing Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven as a long-term replacement at the heart of their defence.
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JJ Gabriel's Man Utd exit bid echoes cautionary tales of prodigies who left too soon
Fifteen-year-old Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has requested to leave Old Trafford, reportedly eyeing moves to Real Madrid or Barcelona. History suggests young talents who force early exits rarely fulfil their potential.
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Gary Neville names Antony as Man Utd's worst signing since Sir Alex Ferguson retired
Gary Neville has singled out Antony as Manchester United's biggest transfer mistake of the post-Ferguson era, edging out Angel Di Maria after the Brazilian winger cost £81m and scored just 12 goals in 96 appearances.
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USA debut seals the hype around Cavan Sullivan, the 17-year-old City have already signed
Cavan Sullivan marked his 17th birthday by earning his first senior USA cap against Peru, underlining why Manchester City moved early to secure the Philadelphia Union midfielder's signature for 2027.
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Real Madrid rule out Haaland move despite Man City's guilty verdict on 114 charges
Real Madrid will not pursue Erling Haaland even if Manchester City face severe punishment following their guilty verdict on 114 Premier League charges, according to reports in Spain. His lengthy contract and lack of exit clauses are cited as key obstacles.
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JJ Gabriel 'damaging dressing-room relationships' as United weigh January transfer move
Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown claims 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel is straining relationships within the club's academy setup, as United also consider reviving a summer transfer target in January.
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Balde January move revived as United's left-back gap persists under Carrick
Manchester United are weighing a January approach for Barcelona's Alejandro Balde after the Spanish left-back has managed just 12 minutes of action this season. The club also faces questions over teenage prospect JJ Gabriel's conduct in the youth setup.
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Ratcliffe seeks out-of-court settlement in £180m Ineos dispute with Sir Ben Ainslie
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to resolve a £180million High Court dispute with sailor Sir Ben Ainslie's Athena Racing team before it reaches trial, after 18 months of bitter legal wrangling over a racing yacht Ineos claims to have funded.
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Chelsea and Barcelona target Bastoni as Inter value defender at €65m
Alessandro Bastoni has emerged as a shared transfer target for Chelsea and Barcelona, with Transfermarkt valuing the Inter Milan centre-back at €65m. The 27-year-old Italy international is contracted at the San Siro until June 2028.
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Roma raise Manu Koné asking price to £86m, ending United's transfer hopes
Roma have increased their asking price for midfielder Manu Koné to £86m after rejecting a Chelsea bid of around £52m in the summer. Manchester United had been linked with the France international but signed three other midfielders during the window.
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Garnacho's Villa loan falters as permanent £43m deal looks increasingly unlikely
Alejandro Garnacho has featured only three times off the bench for Aston Villa since joining on loan from Chelsea, casting serious doubt over the club's option to sign him permanently for £43 million this summer.
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Haaland's father named six clubs his son could join as City face relegation threat
Alf-Inge Haaland once said Erling would not stay at Manchester City forever, naming Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Liverpool and Chelsea as potential destinations — comments that have resurfaced following City's guilty verdict on 114 financial rule breach charges.
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De Gea asks how many titles he has won as City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges
David de Gea has reacted to Manchester City being found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, joking on X about how many titles he may now have won. United have also signed 16-year-old midfielder David Eze from City.
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Ballon d'Or: How Mbappé's Team Orchestrated His African Campaign via RFI
An RFI journalist reveals behind-the-scenes details of an interview granted by Kylian Mbappé as part of a targeted campaign to win over African voters for the Ballon d'Or, who represent 20% of the votes. Several sensitive topics were censored by the player's camp.
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Liverpool weigh up £47m Araujo deal as Morton return from Lyon gathers pace
Liverpool are already considering making Ronald Araujo's loan permanent for £47m after an impressive start at Anfield, while the club are also reportedly regretting selling Tyler Morton and exploring a reunion with the midfielder at Lyon.
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De Gea asks how many Premier League titles he has won after Man City found guilty on 114 charges
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has reacted with a pointed quip on X after Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, asking how many top-flight titles he now holds. United have also signed 16-year-old midfielder David Eze from City.
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Garnacho breaks duck in Villa friendly but faces battle to earn Emery's trust
Alejandro Garnacho scored the only goal in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Southampton during the international break, offering a boost to the former Manchester United winger who has managed just 31 minutes of Premier League action since joining Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea.
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Deco distances Barcelona from Manchester United teen JJ Gabriel amid elite European scramble
Barcelona sporting director Deco has played down suggestions the club are pursuing 15-year-old Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel, even as Bayern Munich, PSG and Real Madrid are also credited with interest ahead of the youngster's 16th birthday on 6 October.
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Barcelona eye Haaland and Julián Alvarez as part of long-range 2027 attacking rebuild
Barcelona have briefed Lamine Yamal on plans to build a blockbuster attack around 2027, with Erling Haaland and Atlético Madrid's Julián Alvarez identified as targets — though no bid has been made and no talks with Manchester City have opened.
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Bath move to extend Max Ojomoh contract amid Leicester Tigers interest
Bath have opened early contract talks with England centre Max Ojomoh, whose deal expires at the end of the season. The 26-year-old has previously resisted advances from Leicester Tigers and the club hopes to secure an extension within weeks.
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