Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon gamble as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Anthony Gordon's underwhelming World Cup displays have prompted Spanish outlets to question why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him rather than Marcus Rashford, who scored a match-clinching goal off the bench against Croatia.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon signing as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Spanish publications have criticised Anthony Gordon's performances at the World Cup and questioned why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him when Marcus Rashford — who helped the club win La Liga on loan — was available for less than half that fee.
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Liverpool turn to PSG's Barcola as £100m-plus target after Diomande expected to slip away
Liverpool are preparing a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a fallback option after Paris Saint-Germain are expected to beat the Reds to the signing of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. Barcola, 23, is valued at well over £100m but is reluctant to sign a new deal in Paris.
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Maresca confirmed as Man City boss as Chelsea receive £17m compensation for abrupt exit
Enzo Maresca has been appointed Manchester City manager on a three-year deal, with Chelsea receiving £17 million in compensation after the Italian resigned abruptly in December 2025 to pursue the role.
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Black Knight's £45m takeover makes Exeter Chiefs first US-owned Premiership club
Cannae Holdings subsidiary Black Knight Rugby has completed a £45 million purchase of Exeter Chiefs, acquiring 100% of the club's shares and ending Tony Rowe's 25-year stewardship. The deal makes Exeter the first American-owned club in the Gallagher Premiership.
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Álvarez agent tells PSG and Arsenal to wait as Barcelona move takes sole priority
Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has informed both PSG and Arsenal that his client is focused exclusively on a move to Barcelona, transfer reporter Matteo Moretto confirms. Atlético Madrid, however, remain unmoved, insisting the Argentine is not for sale below his €500m release clause.
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Man City enter Tonali race as Arsenal pivot to Bruno Guimaraes pursuit
Manchester City have emerged as serious contenders to sign Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, with sources close to the midfielder's camp describing them as genuine rivals to Tottenham. Arsenal, previously linked, have shifted their focus to Tonali's Newcastle teammate Bruno Guimaraes.
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Rodri injury setback hands £116m signing Elliot Anderson an immediate midfield role at City
Rodri is set to miss the start of Manchester City's season after surgery following the World Cup, opening the door for new £116m signing Elliot Anderson to fill the No.6 role under Enzo Maresca.
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PSG's £116m Barcola valuation deals Liverpool a blow as Diomande pursuit fades
Liverpool's hopes of signing PSG winger Bradley Barcola have been dealt a significant setback, with Paris Saint-Germain placing a £116m price tag on the 23-year-old and insisting he is not for sale this summer.
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Danny Simpson ends retirement to join Dubai club as player-coach alongside Shelvey and Morrison
Danny Simpson, who won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016, has come out of retirement at 39 to sign for UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons as a player-coach under manager Jonjo Shelvey.
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Suarez urges Alvarez to delay Atletico exit: 'I gave my all for Liverpool and it was my best season'
Luis Suarez has advised Julian Alvarez to reconsider his push to leave Atletico Madrid, drawing on his own experience of being talked out of a move to Arsenal by Steven Gerrard in 2013 — a decision he calls the best of his Liverpool career.
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Rashford edges closer to Man Utd stay after positive talks with club over his future
Marcus Rashford could remain at Manchester United beyond this summer's transfer window after constructive talks between the club and his representatives. The 28-year-old is set to return to Carrington for pre-season following the World Cup, with United unwilling to sanction a third loan spell.
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Arsenal's bids for Bruno Guimaraes and Alex Scott both rebuffed as midfield hunt stalls
Arsenal have had approaches for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and Bournemouth's Alex Scott knocked back, with both clubs insisting their prized midfielders are not for sale this summer as Mikel Arteta seeks to build on the Gunners' first Premier League title since 2004.
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Rashford reintegration talks open door to Manchester United stay after Barcelona snub
Marcus Rashford could remain at Manchester United beyond this summer's transfer window after positive talks between the club and the player's camp, following Barcelona's decision to sign Anthony Gordon instead of activating his £26m purchase option.
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Danny Simpson ends retirement to join Ravel Morrison at Dubai club as player-coach
Former Leicester City Premier League winner Danny Simpson has come out of retirement to join UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons as a player-coach, reuniting with ex-Manchester United teammate Ravel Morrison under manager Jonjo Shelvey.
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Barcelona's £26m Rashford snub could force Manchester United into keeping him
Barcelona held a £26m option to permanently sign Marcus Rashford after a productive loan season but declined, choosing instead to spend £69m on Anthony Gordon. Now, with Manuel Ugarte facing a serious knee injury, United may have little choice but to reintegrate Rashford into their squad.
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Lewandowski leaves Barcelona for Chicago Fire in MLS deal through 2028
Robert Lewandowski has completed his move from Barcelona to Chicago Fire, signing as a Designated Player through the 2027-28 MLS season. The 37-year-old brings 567 career goals across Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund to the Eastern Conference side.
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Arsenal's approach for £80m Alex Scott rejected as Bournemouth insist midfielder is not for sale
Bournemouth have turned down Arsenal's informal approach for England midfielder Alex Scott, valued at close to £80m, with the club planning to offer him a new contract instead. Arsenal remain in the market for midfield reinforcements and are also monitoring Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
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Danny Simpson ends retirement to join Jonjo Shelvey's UAE project as player-coach
Former Leicester City title winner Danny Simpson has come out of retirement to join UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons FC as a player-coach under manager Jonjo Shelvey, with the Dubai club also extending Ravel Morrison's contract ahead of a promotion push.
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City land Maresca for £17m as Chelsea miss out on European revenue next season
Manchester City have confirmed Enzo Maresca as their new manager after paying Chelsea at least £17m in compensation. While Chelsea pocket the fee, they will miss out on UEFA competition income next season after finishing outside the European places.
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