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JJ Gabriel eyes Real Madrid or Barcelona exit as Man United race to keep academy star

Manchester United are working to retain 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel after the teenager signalled his desire to leave Old Trafford. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSG are all reportedly interested in securing his signature.

Football Sep 23

Reijnders reveals tactical frustration and £86m deal drove his exit from Man City to Saudi Arabia

Tijjani Reijnders has explained that dissatisfaction with his advanced role at Manchester City, combined with a reported four-year contract worth around £86 million, convinced him to join Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League after just one season at the club.

Football Sep 23

Rooney warns Man United squad is 'weak' and Carrick was let down in transfer window

Wayne Rooney has backed Michael Carrick to turn around Manchester United's fortunes but believes the club failed their manager by leaving the squad short in key areas during the summer transfer window.

Football Sep 23

Shearer reverses top-six prediction for Tottenham after £300m summer leaves them bottom

Alan Shearer has admitted his pre-season top-six forecast for Tottenham is already looking badly wrong, with Roberto De Zerbi's side winless and bottom of the Premier League after five games despite a summer outlay exceeding £300 million.

Football Sep 23

Tottenham paid Daniel Levy £27m exit package — one of football's largest executive payouts

Tottenham Hotspur handed former executive chairman Daniel Levy a £27million departure package after his 24-year tenure ended in September 2024, covering salary, bonuses and a long-term incentive plan, according to The Athletic.

Football Sep 23

Man United face two-week deadline to keep 15-year-old JJ Gabriel as Real Madrid and Barcelona circle

Manchester United have roughly two weeks to resolve their standoff with highly-rated 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, who has asked to leave the club and reportedly held talks with Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Football Sep 23

Mbappé campaigns for Ballon d'Or: his African strategy sparks controversy

With the Ballon d'Or ceremony just days away, Kylian Mbappé is stepping up media appearances, particularly targeting African journalists who represent 20% of voters. Several observers have criticized the approach as demagoguery.

Football Sep 23

Super agent Ali Barat emerges as frontrunner to handle JJ Gabriel's Man Utd exit

Ali Barat, the Epic Sports founder behind Moises Caicedo's record £115m Chelsea move, is leading talks with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich over 15-year-old Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel.

Football Sep 23

£65m Ndiaye emerges as a genuine difference-maker for Manchester City after Gakpo deal collapsed

Iliman Ndiaye is justifying his £65 million price tag at Manchester City, delivering back-to-back impressive Premier League performances after the club's summer pursuit of Cody Gakpo broke down.

Football Sep 23

Mbappe reveals his mother urged him to join Liverpool after falling in love with Anfield

Kylian Mbappe has confirmed he came close to joining Liverpool in 2017, disclosing that his mother visited Anfield alone to feel the atmosphere and repeatedly pushed him to sign for Jurgen Klopp's side before he chose PSG instead.

Football Sep 23

Sesko injury relapse forces Slovenia withdrawal as Gabriel eyes Real Madrid or Barcelona exit

Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from international duty with Slovenia after suffering a relapse of his shin problem, while 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel is reportedly weighing up moves to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Paris Saint-Germain after requesting to leave Manchester United.

Football Sep 23

Pallister urges Man United to pursue Ivan Toney as Carrick's attack misfires

Former United defender Gary Pallister has called on manager Michael Carrick to explore a move for Ivan Toney, after the club's front three managed just four goals across the opening five Premier League games of the season.

Football Sep 23

Julian Ward set to return as Liverpool sporting director in FSG internal appointment

Fenway Sports Group are closing in on an internal solution to replace Richard Hughes as Liverpool's sporting director, with Julian Ward — who previously held the role in 2022-23 — set to be elevated from his FSG technical director position.

Football Sep 22

Lewis Hall signs Newcastle extension and reveals Man United interest never unsettled him

Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall has committed to St James' Park until 2031, dismissing suggestions that Manchester United's summer pursuit affected his focus. The 21-year-old credited new head coach Matthias Jaissle as a decisive factor in his decision to stay.

Football Sep 22

Rooney warns Man Utd that 15-year-old JJ Gabriel's Spain move looks inevitable

Wayne Rooney believes a move to Spain is the most likely outcome for Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel, 15, who has asked to leave Old Trafford despite the club making every effort to keep him. Talks with Barcelona and Real Madrid are already under way.

Football Sep 22

Garnacho attracts La Liga interest after just 31 minutes of action at Aston Villa

Alejandro Garnacho has managed only 31 minutes of football since joining Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea, and Spanish clubs are now monitoring the 22-year-old as his permanent £43m switch looks increasingly unlikely.

Football Sep 22

Rooney reveals Man United 'did everything' to keep teenage star JJ Gabriel amid Barcelona talks

Wayne Rooney has said those close to the situation at Manchester United knew 'for a while' that 15-year-old forward JJ Gabriel wanted to leave, with the teenager and his family now in Barcelona for talks with the Spanish club.

Football Sep 22

Sale's Sanderson reveals 'extremely stressful' battle to retain Curry twins and key stars

Alex Sanderson has described the pressure of simultaneously recruiting nine new players and fighting to keep Sale Sharks' core group, including the Curry twins and Bevan Rodd, beyond next summer.

Rugby Sep 22

Stormers sign Andre Warner on short-term deal to ease scrum-half injury crisis

The Stormers have signed experienced scrum-half Andre Warner from Seattle Seawolves on a short-term deal, their second No.9 signing in two days, as injuries to Imad Khan and Cobus Reinach's Springbok commitments left the Cape Town side dangerously thin ahead of the new URC season.

Rugby Sep 22

Failed Transfer Window, 15th Place: RC Lens Sinks Into a Double-Layered Crisis

After five Ligue 1 matches, RC Lens sits in 15th place with no convincing summer signings to show. Thorgan Hazard, branded a flop, epitomizes the Artesian club's struggles.

Football Sep 22