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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.

Football Sep 18

Agbonlahor warns United face huge loss as Gabriel, 15, pushes for Real Madrid move

Former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor says Manchester United would suffer a significant blow if teenage prospect JJ Gabriel leaves Old Trafford, though he admits a move to Real Madrid would be hard to turn down for a 15-year-old.

Football Sep 18

Mbappé ends 20-year Nike partnership to join Roger Federer's On alongside Thierry Henry

Kylian Mbappé has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a two-decade association with Nike. Thierry Henry joins simultaneously as On's director of football, with the brand set to launch its first football boots in 2027.

Football Sep 18

Mbappé leaves Nike for On, the Swiss brand also recruiting Thierry Henry

Kylian Mbappé has officially signed with Swiss equipment manufacturer On, ending his partnership with Nike that had lasted since the start of his career. Thierry Henry joins the brand simultaneously as director of football.

Football Sep 18

Iraola backs Wirtz to silence critics as Klopp urges patience with £116m Liverpool signing

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has defended Florian Wirtz ahead of Liverpool's Premier League visit to the Vitality Stadium, insisting the £116m German is 'helping in all areas' despite limited goal contributions this season.

Football Sep 18

Kane answers Mbappé on Ballon d'Or with 73 goals and deliberate discretion

While Kylian Mbappé has multiplied media appearances to defend his 2026 Ballon d'Or candidacy, Harry Kane has chosen a different approach: letting his statistics speak, starting with his 73 goals last season, the second-highest total in history.

Football Sep 18

Manchester City's SeatGeek partnership explained: no resale rights, just a sponsorship upgrade

Manchester City have expanded their existing ticketing technology deal with SeatGeek into a formal global partnership, but the club insists the company has no power to resell or distribute match tickets — easing fan concerns sparked by the Viagogo controversy two seasons ago.

Football Sep 18

Alexander-Arnold vows England availability after World Cup squad snub by Tuchel

Trent Alexander-Arnold has declared himself permanently available for England selection despite being left out of the summer World Cup squad. The Real Madrid defender admitted he was 'properly gutted' by the omission but insists he will not turn his back on the national team.

Football Sep 18

Manchester United tried 11 moves to keep 15-year-old JJ Gabriel after shock exit request

JJ Gabriel has told Manchester United he wants to leave Old Trafford, with Barcelona and Real Madrid among the frontrunners for the 15-year-old's signature. The club made a series of attempts to convince him to stay, including offering him a record-breaking senior debut.

Football Sep 18

Real Madrid lead race to sign Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel after transfer request

Manchester United are scrambling to keep 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel after he formally requested to leave the club. Real Madrid are in pole position, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSG also in the running.

Football Sep 18

Dowman rejects Luton loan as Klopp's Germany selection hands Havertz a rest

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has turned down a loan move to Luton Town despite interest from Jack Wilshere, while Jurgen Klopp's Germany squad selection gives Kai Havertz two weeks off during the international break.

Football Sep 18

Keane says United deserve to lose Gabriel after poaching young talent from smaller clubs

Roy Keane has argued Manchester United have no right to complain about 15-year-old JJ Gabriel's desire to leave, claiming the club has spent years poaching young players from smaller sides. Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich are all reportedly interested in the teenager.

Football Sep 17

QSI completes takeover of KAS Eupen and expands football empire in Belgium

Qatar Sports Investments, owner of PSG, has finalized the full acquisition of KAS Eupen, a Belgian second-division club. The Qatari company had already been managing the club since December 2025.

Football Sep 17

Mac Allister's father dismisses Real Madrid links and plays down Liverpool contract frustration

Carlos Mac Allister has moved to cool speculation over his son's Liverpool future, insisting no contact has been made by Real Madrid and that the club holds the right to decide when to open contract talks.

Football Sep 17

Keane blames Gabriel's representatives as 15-year-old pushes to quit Manchester United

Roy Keane has pointed the finger at JJ Gabriel's camp after it emerged the 15-year-old has formally requested to cancel his Manchester United registration. Keane and Gary Neville both questioned why the story was leaked to the media.

Football Sep 17

Newcastle rue failed £15m Hojbjerg move as Jaissle's midfield crisis deepens after Leeds rout

A 4-1 defeat at Leeds United has exposed the full extent of Newcastle's midfield problems, with Nico Gonzalez forced off with a suspected concussion just 18 minutes in — underlining exactly why the club's failed pursuit of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg hurts so much.

Football Sep 17

Majority of Manchester United fans back letting 15-year-old Gabriel leave after transfer request

A Manchester Evening News poll of 3,516 United supporters found 61 per cent in favour of releasing academy prospect JJ Gabriel, who stunned the club last week by requesting a move amid claims of broken promises over first-team opportunities.

Football Sep 17

Emery tells struggling Garnacho to 'work, work, work' as Villa boss names players ahead of him

Alejandro Garnacho was unused in Aston Villa's 3-1 Carabao Cup win at Coventry City, with manager Unai Emery publicly naming three players currently ahead of the Argentine and urging him to be patient.

Football Sep 17

Keane tells Man Utd to ignore Gabriel transfer request as Carrick needs wins

Roy Keane has urged Manchester United to focus on results rather than the transfer request submitted by 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel, who had been set to make his debut against Brighton before the club's 3-2 home defeat.

Football Sep 17

Genge and Chessum attracting French interest as Lions stars face uncertain futures

Bristol loosehead Ellis Genge is being courted by Top 14 clubs Pau and Bordeaux, as well as Japanese sides, after being left out of an England alignment camp. Leicester lock Ollie Chessum is also on French clubs' radar as his contract runs down.

Rugby Sep 17