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Fernandes snubs Man Utd for Tottenham in £85m deal, echoing Gascoigne's greatest regret

Mateus Fernandes has joined Tottenham from West Ham in an £85million deal despite Manchester United's pursuit, mirroring Paul Gascoigne's 1988 decision to choose Spurs over United — a choice Gascoigne has repeatedly called his biggest footballing regret.

Football Jul 3

Arsenal target Ezri Konsa in cut-price £35m deal as part of double Villa swoop

Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa for around £35million, with attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers also on their radar as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad this summer.

Football Jul 3

Milan set £51-60m asking price for Leao as Tottenham's £80m Kroupi bid boosts United's hopes

AC Milan have agreed with Rafael Leao's representatives that he can leave this summer for between £51m and £60m. Tottenham's focus on an £80m move for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi appears to clear the path for Manchester United.

Football Jul 3

Man City to recall loan signing Whatmuff weeks early for pre-season Asia tour

Manchester City goalkeeper Oliver Whatmuff joined Stockport County on a season-long loan this week but will be recalled almost immediately to cover for England-duty absentee James Trafford during City's two-week tour of South Korea.

Football Jul 3

Real Madrid categorically deny interest in signing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez

Real Madrid have issued a formal statement ruling out any move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, despite reports linking the £107m Argentina international with a transfer to the Spanish capital.

Football Jul 3

Real Madrid deny any interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

Real Madrid have issued a formal statement categorically denying reports linking them with a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, insisting the club has made no direct or indirect effort to sign him.

Football Jul 3

Arsenal's £444m summer wishlist: six transfer targets rated as Gunners weigh attacking overhaul

Arsenal are targeting up to six players worth a combined £444m this summer, with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers the primary focus as Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta look to strengthen the left flank, midfield, and right back positions.

Football Jul 3

Akliouche calls PSG 'greatest club in the world' and welcomes their interest

While competing in the 2026 World Cup with France, AS Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche acknowledged being flattered by Paris Saint-Germain's interest, describing them as the 'greatest club in the world', while insisting he remains focused on the tournament.

Football Jul 3

Ederson deal close as United shift midfield focus to Scott and Tchouameni

Manchester United are closing in on a £35m move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni have emerged as the club's primary midfield targets ahead of Michael Carrick's first pre-season as permanent manager.

Football Jul 3

Liverpool target 17-year-old World Cup star Mora as Bournemouth double deal nears completion

Liverpool are closing in on a double raid of Bournemouth while also tracking Club Tijuana winger Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old who became the second youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match. Visa rules mean any move for the Mexican teenager would not happen until October at the earliest.

Football Jul 3

Manchester City confirm £116m Anderson signing in deliberately understated 82-word statement

Manchester City have agreed a £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, making the 23-year-old the most expensive British player in history. City chose a minimal public announcement to avoid disrupting Anderson's England World Cup campaign.

Football Jul 3

Tchouameni and Scott emerge as United's top midfield targets after Fernandes miss

Manchester United have missed out on Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham and Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, forcing the club to pivot toward alternatives including Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouameni and Bournemouth's Alex Scott.

Football Jul 3

Man Utd cool on Wharton and Baleba as Alex Scott emerges as top midfield target

Manchester United have effectively ruled out moves for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Brighton's Carlos Baleba, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott now leading their midfield shortlist ahead of a Champions League campaign.

Football Jul 3

Tottenham hijack Arsenal's pursuit of Kroupi after £100m Tonali deal

Tottenham have emerged as frontrunners to sign Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, valued at over £80m, after Arsenal passed on the 20-year-old. Spurs have already agreed a £100m deal for Sandro Tonali, a midfielder Arsenal also rejected over salary demands.

Football Jul 3

Tamati Ellison reunites with Jason Holland at Blues as defence coach for 2027

Maori All Blacks coach Tamati Ellison has joined the Blues' coaching staff for the 2027 Super Rugby season, reuniting with head coach Jason Holland after the pair worked together in Scott Robertson's All Blacks setup.

Rugby Jul 2

Manchester City close in on Leicester teenager Monga after Arsenal drop out over valuation

Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of signing Leicester City's 16-year-old attacker Jeremy Monga after Arsenal withdrew from the race, put off by a valuation of between £10m and £15m for the Championship club's record-breaking youngster.

Football Jul 2

Barcelona weigh second Rashford loan as Manchester United hold firm on £26m minimum

Barcelona are reportedly considering a fresh move for Marcus Rashford despite Manchester United's refusal to sanction another loan. The Spanish champions opted to sign Anthony Gordon permanently instead, but interest in the 28-year-old has not faded.

Football Jul 2

Manchester United target defensive overhaul in 2027 as contract crises mount at Old Trafford

Manchester United are planning a significant defensive rebuild for the summer of 2027, with Shaw, Maguire and Martinez all entering the final year of their contracts and De Ligt sidelined by a back injury requiring surgery.

Football Jul 2

Onana set to rejoin Trabzonspor on loan after United confirm he has no future at Old Trafford

Andre Onana will return to Trabzonspor on a season-long loan within 24 hours after signing paperwork on Thursday. Manchester United could receive up to €1.5m in bonuses, with the Turkish club covering the majority of his wages.

Football Jul 2

Barcelona sense internal cracks at Atlético as Julián Álvarez pursuit intensifies

Barcelona believe dissenting voices within Atlético Madrid's hierarchy are open to selling Julián Álvarez, despite the club's public insistence that the 26-year-old Argentine striker is not for sale. Álvarez himself has openly expressed a desire to leave the Metropolitano, adding internal pressure to an official stance that has not yet shifted.

Football Jul 2