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Monchi reveals he nearly joined Arsenal in 2018 but a phone call from Sevilla ended the deal

Sporting director Monchi has disclosed that he was deep in contract negotiations with Arsenal in 2018, set to reunite with Unai Emery, before a call from Sevilla president Pepe Castro pulled him back — creating friction with Emery in the process.

Football Sep 24

Reijnders admits Saudi move was financially driven but defends Al Qadsiah switch

Tijjani Reijnders has acknowledged he cannot deny being motivated by money when he left Manchester City for Al Qadsiah in a £52m deal, but insists the Saudi Pro League's quality is underrated and his family's long-term security drove the decision.

Football Sep 24

Manchester United complete academy signing of Karim Cassim from Manchester City

Manchester United have officially signed 17-year-old central midfielder Karim Cassim from rivals Manchester City. The England Under-17 international was part of the City side that won the FA Youth Cup last season.

Football Sep 24

Liverpool scouting 15-year-old Crusaders striker Michael Mulholland after 256-goal season

Liverpool have reportedly scouted Michael Mulholland, a 15-year-old Northern Irish striker at Crusaders who scored 256 goals in a single season. The Belfast-born forward has three Northern Ireland U17 caps and already holds a sponsorship deal with Adidas.

Football Sep 24

United fans launch #BoycottUnited campaign targeting club's sponsors over Glazer ownership

Manchester United supporters have launched an online campaign urging fans to leave negative reviews and flood social media accounts of the club's commercial partners, including £60m-a-season shirt sponsor Snapdragon, in protest at the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Football Sep 24

Berrada's 2028 Premier League promise looks hollow as United post £43m loss and £1bn debt

Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada publicly targeted a Premier League title by 2028, but the club's latest financial results — a £43m loss, record £677m revenue, and over £1bn in debt — cast serious doubt on whether that ambition can be backed with the necessary spending.

Football Sep 24

Szoboszlai demands Liverpool stop making excuses as Tyrick Mitchell emerges as January target

Dominik Szoboszlai has called on Liverpool to stop hiding behind transitional excuses and challenge for honours this season, while Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell has emerged as a potential January signing to address a problem position.

Football Sep 24

Allardyce urges Alexander-Arnold to quit Real Madrid and return to Liverpool if starts stay scarce

Sam Allardyce has called on Trent Alexander-Arnold to consider a return to Liverpool if he cannot secure regular starts at Real Madrid, where the 27-year-old has featured in just two of the club's opening seven La Liga games this season.

Football Sep 24

Arsenal plot January loan for Alvarez after £128m summer bid failed

Arsenal are reportedly considering a loan move for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez in January, having failed to sign the Argentina international in the summer. Meanwhile, England Under-21s boss Lee Carsley has urged patience with 16-year-old Arsenal winger Max Dowman.

Football Sep 24

Enzo Fernandez's £125m move turns Man City from contenders to certainties, says Danny Mills

Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills believes Enzo Fernandez's British record-equalling £125m arrival from Chelsea has transformed City's midfield from a question mark into a genuine title-winning engine, elevating them from possible to definite Premier League challengers.

Football Sep 23

Kane reveals he will seriously explore MLS move and NFL kicker dream after Bayern

Harry Kane says he will look "more seriously" at combining a future MLS career with a shot at NFL place-kicking, while also confirming he is close to signing a new contract extension at Bayern Munich.

Football Sep 23

Casemiro's esports company posts £900,000 in losses over two years after Spain exit

Casemiro's esports organisation, Case Esports, has accumulated roughly £902,000 in combined losses over its last two financial years, with the company recording zero core operational revenue in 2025 after winding down its Spanish operations.

Football Sep 23

Eriksen parts ways with Wolfsburg three months after collapsing on pitch for Denmark

Christian Eriksen has terminated his Wolfsburg contract by mutual consent, three months after collapsing during Denmark's match against Ukraine in June. The Danish midfielder says he needs to be close to his family as he considers his future.

Football Sep 23

Barcelona guarantee JJ Gabriel a first-team pathway as Real Madrid push to hijack United exit

Fifteen-year-old Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel has received a formal offer and first-team guarantees from Barcelona, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG also in pursuit after the teenager served notice to cancel his registration at Old Trafford.

Football Sep 23

Saracens part ways with Canada lock Royer after title-winning debut season

Laetitia Royer has left Saracens after one season at the club, during which the 35-year-old lock started in the Premiership Women's Rugby final as Saracens claimed the title against Trailfinders Women.

Rugby Sep 23

Kolisi set for versatile back-row role as Stormers welcome three Springbok stars home

Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Wilco Louw have all returned to the Stormers ahead of the new URC season. Director of Rugby John Dobson says Kolisi could play across all three back-row positions, while Kolbe faces a four-week absence with a broken jaw.

Rugby Sep 23

Garnacho faces Aston Villa exit after just 30 minutes of action under Emery

Alejandro Garnacho, signed on loan from Chelsea with a £43m buy clause, has managed just 30 minutes for Aston Villa and is already being linked with a January departure to Spanish clubs after falling out of favour with Unai Emery.

Football Sep 23

Mbappé leaves Nike after twenty years for ten-year deal with On

Kylian Mbappé has ended his two-decade partnership with Nike to sign with Swiss sportswear brand On until 2036, becoming both an ambassador and shareholder.

Football Sep 23

Welsh regions' overseas recruitment wave draws 20-year comparison from Tom Shanklin

Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin has praised the wave of high-profile overseas signings across all four Welsh URC regions this summer, comparing the influx to a period two decades ago when Welsh clubs were genuinely competitive on the European stage.

Rugby Sep 23

Garnacho's £43m Villa buyout clause under threat as La Liga clubs circle struggling winger

Alejandro Garnacho has managed just 31 minutes of action on loan at Aston Villa from Chelsea, casting serious doubt over a £43m permanent deal that would have earned Manchester United around £300,000 via a sell-on clause.

Football Sep 23