Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mbappe reveals his mother pushed him to join Liverpool over PSG in 2017
Kylian Mbappe has disclosed he came close to signing for Liverpool as an 18-year-old in 2017, with his mother Fayza Lamari visiting Anfield alone to feel the atmosphere and urging him to choose the club over PSG.
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Hall signs five-year Newcastle deal, calling snub of Man Utd a 'no-brainer' under Jaissle
Lewis Hall has committed to Newcastle for five more years despite Manchester United's summer interest, crediting new head coach Matthias Jaissle's ambition and impact as the key factor in his decision.
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Gabriel tells Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern and PSG his preference as Man Utd seek resolution
Manchester United's 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel has reportedly visited both Madrid and Barcelona and reached a 'first major agreement' with one club, with Spain emerging as his preferred destination after he requested to leave Old Trafford.
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Jay Bothroyd defends JJ Gabriel's parents as 15-year-old pushes to leave Manchester United
Former Premier League striker Jay Bothroyd, who knows JJ Gabriel's family personally, has pushed back against claims the teenager's parents are not acting in his best interests as the 15-year-old pursues a move away from Manchester United to Barcelona, Real Madrid, or Bayern Munich.
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Gyokeres edges towards Arsenal exit as AC Milan weigh January loan move
Viktor Gyokeres is closing in on a January departure from Arsenal after falling behind Kai Havertz in Mikel Arteta's attacking pecking order. AC Milan are exploring a loan deal for the 28-year-old Swede, valued at €65 million.
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Hall reveals Jaissle's vision was the 'no-brainer' that kept him at Newcastle over Man United
Lewis Hall has explained why he rejected Manchester United's summer pursuit, saying Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle's ambitions convinced him to stay and sign a long-term contract. The 22-year-old left-back has since earned a recall to the England squad.
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JJ Gabriel reaches 'first major agreement' to join Spanish club after Man United exit bid
Fifteen-year-old Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly visited both Madrid and Barcelona and reached a preliminary agreement to move to Spain, with Real Madrid and Barcelona leading the race alongside Bayern Munich and PSG.
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Dewi Lake named Gloucester captain for 2026/27 after Tomos Williams' exit to Saracens
Gloucester have appointed Welsh hooker Dewi Lake as club captain for the 2026/27 season, replacing compatriot Tomos Williams, who departed for Saracens. Lake, who has led Wales in 22 of his 36 Tests, will be supported by vice-captains Seb Atkinson and Jac Morgan.
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Cunha's deflected equaliser rescues United at Fulham but masks a glaring striker void
Matheus Cunha's fortunate deflected goal spared Manchester United a third straight defeat at Craven Cottage, but the Brazilian's discomfort leading the line underlines the club's failure to sign a natural centre-forward in the transfer window.
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Torres calls for Pedri to join PSG after seven goals in six matches on debut
After a stunning start to the season at PSG with seven goals in six matches, Ferran Torres revealed on the Spanish TV show El Hormiguero that he would like to see his former Barcelona teammate Pedri join him in Paris.
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McCourt seeks Gulf investors to shore up Marseille without selling the club
According to the Journal du Dimanche, Frank McCourt is actively exploring opportunities in the Middle East to attract new shareholders to Olympique de Marseille. Club president Stéphane Richard confirms the approach but rules out an outright sale.
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Hall signs Newcastle deal to 2031 and insists Manchester United interest never unsettled him
Lewis Hall has committed his future to Newcastle United until 2031 with no release clause, dismissing any suggestion that summer-long interest from Manchester United affected his focus or performances.
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Belloumi's father dreams of Real Madrid for his son after Algeria debut
Called up for the first time to the Algeria national team, Hull City winger Bachir Belloumi is impressing in the Championship. His father, legend Lakhdar Belloumi, says a move to a top European club is not ruled out.
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Carrick's job under scrutiny as United stall on 15-year-old Gabriel's exit request
Manchester United head into the international break 12th in the Premier League after three matches without a win, with Michael Carrick's future under review. Meanwhile, teenage prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly enlisted a prominent agent as he pushes to leave Old Trafford.
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Carragher backs Iraola to raid Bournemouth for Scott and Rayan as Shearer hails £123m Barcola
Jamie Carragher has suggested Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola could use his Bournemouth connections to sign Alex Scott and Rayan, while Alan Shearer has praised £123m signing Bradley Barcola — urging the Frenchman to add goals to become a complete player.
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Pundit warns 15-year-old JJ Gabriel could struggle in Premier League as Real Madrid talks continue
Former striker Jay Bothroyd has suggested Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel may be better suited to La Liga than the Premier League, citing the youngster's physique as talks with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich progress.
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Free-agent Martial rejects £13m Libya offer as Russian clubs circle the former United forward
Anthony Martial, sold to Manchester United for £36 million, has turned down a £13 million contract from Libyan side Al-Ittihad Tripoli and is now in talks with Russian Premier League clubs CSKA Moscow and Krasnodar.
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