Transfers
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Carrick praises Lacey's breakthrough as Gabriel exit saga clouds United's academy
Michael Carrick celebrated Shea Lacey's first senior goal against Brighton while pointedly looking ahead to the 'next opportunity' — comments that arrive as 15-year-old winger JJ Gabriel remains in Spain pursuing a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid after United rejected his exit request.
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Balerdi describes six years at OM as "love-hate" relationship before whistled exit
After leaving Olympique de Marseille this summer following 200 matches in a Marseille shirt, Leonardo Balerdi has joined AS Roma and reflected on an adventure marked by whistles during his final Vélodrome appearance and mixed feelings with supporters.
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Arsenal open to loaning out 16-year-old Dowman after Carabao Cup brace stirs Luton interest
Max Dowman scored twice in Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup win at Ipswich on his first appearance of the season, prompting Mikel Arteta to acknowledge the club will evaluate a loan move every six months. Luton manager Jack Wilshere has already spoken to Arteta about a temporary deal.
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Alexandre Pato consortium strikes formal deal to acquire stake in Northampton Town
Northampton Town have confirmed a proposed shareholding acquisition agreement with Sports Alpha Capital, the UK/Brazilian investment group that includes former Chelsea and AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato. The club expects the deal to close within days.
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Arteta open to January loan as Arsenal review Dowman's future every six months
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal will assess Max Dowman's situation every six months, with a temporary loan move a genuine option after the teenager scored twice on his first appearance of the season against Ipswich in the Carabao Cup.
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Baleba nears United debut as club moves to keep Gabriel from cancelling registration
Carlos Baleba has returned to training and could feature against Fulham after missing the start of the season with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Manchester United are holding talks to persuade 15-year-old JJ Gabriel to withdraw his request to cancel his registration.
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Liverpool told to pay £130m release clause as Genk chief admits shock at Brughmans deal
Liverpool have been told Bournemouth's Rayan will cost £130m when his release clause activates in 2027, while Genk's director of football revealed he never expected the Reds to move so quickly for goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans.
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Samba shines on debut as City Academy reshapes coaching staff with key return
Floyd Samba impressed during his first-team debut as Manchester City's academy undergoes behind-the-scenes changes, including the return of coach Craig Mudd in a newly created individual development role.
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Mbappé leaves Nike after fifteen years to become shareholder of Swiss brand On
Kylian Mbappé has ended his partnership with Nike, which had supported him since his professional debut, to sign a ten-year deal with Swiss brand On. The Real Madrid forward will serve as both ambassador and shareholder. Thierry Henry, 1998 World Cup winner, joins as football director.
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Gabriel wants out at 15 as Baleba nears United debut ahead of Fulham clash
Manchester United face mounting pressure ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Fulham, with teenage prodigy JJ Gabriel requesting to cancel his registration while £65m signing Carlos Baleba edges closer to his debut after returning to training.
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Trossard reveals De Zerbi humiliated him into quitting Brighton for Arsenal in £27m deal
Leandro Trossard has opened up on the breakdown that triggered his £27 million move from Brighton to Arsenal, claiming then-manager Roberto De Zerbi publicly humiliated him in front of team-mates and stopped speaking to him for four weeks.
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Mbappé ends two-decade Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On in equity deal
Kylian Mbappé has left Nike after nearly 20 years to sign with Swiss sportswear company On, taking a financial stake in the brand as it prepares to launch its first football cleats in 2027.
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Manchester United's U21s win 3-2 as academy carries on without absent Gabriel
Manchester United's Under-21s beat Brentford 3-2 at Leigh Sports Village on Friday, with 15-year-old JJ Gabriel absent after requesting to leave the club. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both pursuing the teenager.
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Tyrell Malacia ends four-month search for club by signing with FC Cincinnati
Former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia has joined MLS side FC Cincinnati on a free transfer, four months after leaving Old Trafford when his contract expired. The 27-year-old, Erik ten Hag's first United signing, penned a one-year deal with an option for a second season.
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Yamal reveals Rashford failed to grasp Clasico intensity before Barcelona rejected permanent deal
Lamine Yamal has claimed Marcus Rashford did not understand the demands of an El Clasico during his loan spell at Barcelona, a reality check that came too late to save a permanent move — leaving him to return to a struggling Manchester United.
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UEFA demands FIFA share £4.5bn reserves as Ceferin turns up heat on Infantino
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has written to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino demanding the governing body distribute a portion of its £4.5 billion reserves — roughly £7.5 million each — to all 211 member associations, intensifying pressure on Infantino ahead of his planned re-election bid.
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Mbappé ends lifelong Nike deal to become the face of Swiss brand On's football push
Kylian Mbappé has severed his childhood sponsorship with Nike to sign with Swiss sportswear company On, which is preparing to launch its first football boots and has also appointed Thierry Henry as director of football.
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15-year-old JJ Gabriel flies to Barcelona for talks after stunning Man Utd exit request
Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel has travelled to Barcelona for transfer talks, days after requesting to leave Old Trafford. The 15-year-old had been set to become United's youngest-ever first-team player before his shock departure bid emerged.
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England drop 15-year-old JJ Gabriel from youth squads amid his Man Utd exit push
JJ Gabriel has been left out of all England youth squads for the international break after the 15-year-old Manchester United academy star requested to leave Old Trafford, with FA staff assessing his physical and mental readiness.
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United reject de-registration request as 15-year-old Gabriel holds Barcelona talks
Manchester United have turned down JJ Gabriel's formal request to cancel his registration, but the 15-year-old is in Spain holding talks with Barcelona and potentially Real Madrid ahead of a move next month.
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