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Arsenal in talks with Rodrygo's camp as Real Madrid star targets pre-Christmas return

Arsenal are in active discussions with the representatives of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 25, who is recovering from an ACL tear and targeting a return before Christmas — potentially opening the door for a January move.

Football Sep 16

Saint-Etienne signs Etienne Mendy, 18-year-old Senegalese prospect courted by Manchester United

AS Saint-Etienne officially announced on Wednesday the signing of Etienne Mendy, an 18-year-old striker trained at Diambars academy in Senegal. The player, also followed by Manchester United, will initially join the Greens' reserve team.

Football Sep 16

Garnacho faces first Villa test as £43m loan obligation hinges on appearances

Alejandro Garnacho has managed just 31 minutes across three Premier League outings since joining Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea, with a conditional £43m purchase obligation believed to be tied to his appearance tally.

Football Sep 16

Manchester United face £2.5m loss as Real Madrid and Barcelona lead race for 15-year-old JJ Gabriel

JJ Gabriel has asked to leave Manchester United ahead of his 16th birthday on October 9, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich all monitoring the Irish-eligible attacker. An overseas move would limit United's compensation to around £300,000.

Football Sep 16

United close to tying down Ajayi as Gabriel pushes for Old Trafford exit

Manchester United are nearing a first professional contract with 17-year-old winger Noah Ajayi, offering a timely lift after academy prospect JJ Gabriel asked to leave the club ahead of a planned Carabao Cup debut against Brighton.

Football Sep 16

Man United face £300,000 windfall as Real Madrid and PSG lead race for 15-year-old JJ Gabriel

Manchester United are braced to lose teenage forward JJ Gabriel for as little as £300,000 after the 15-year-old requested to leave the club, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern Munich among the interested parties.

Football Sep 16

Bayern Munich first in line for Wirtz if Liverpool sell their £116m midfielder

Bayern Munich are not actively pursuing Florian Wirtz, but would be the first club to hold talks if Liverpool ever moved to sell the £116.5m German midfielder, according to reporter Christian Falk.

Football Sep 16

Barcelona monitor Kane's Bayern contract talks as Lewandowski replacement search continues

Barcelona are keeping tabs on Harry Kane's contract situation at Bayern Munich as they seek a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, with Julián Álvarez remaining the club's primary target and Kane listed alongside Erling Haaland as alternatives.

Football Sep 16

Lewis family pumps another £120m into Tottenham as winless start deepens concern

The Lewis family have injected a further £120m into Tottenham Hotspur, bringing their total investment over the past 12 months to around £320m. The boost comes as Spurs remain winless and scoreless after four Premier League matches.

Football Sep 16

Nyoni's standout Carabao Cup display could save Liverpool millions in midfield

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister. But it was 19-year-old Trey Nyoni's composed 65-minute performance that may have convinced the club they need not spend on a new midfielder.

Football Sep 16

Man United prodigy JJ Gabriel, 15, requests release as club scrambles to keep him

Manchester United have been left stunned after 15-year-old academy prodigy JJ Gabriel requested to leave Old Trafford, removing all club references from his social media just days before a potential debut against Brighton.

Football Sep 16

Flick urges sidelined Balde to find best form after Man United move collapsed

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has publicly called on Alejandro Balde to "bring out his best version" after the left-back was left out of every Barça match this season, having failed to secure a summer move to Manchester United.

Football Sep 16

Barcelona and Real Madrid circle as United fear 15-year-old Gabriel could exploit passport loophole

Manchester United are scrambling to retain teenage prodigy JJ Gabriel after he refused to train and asked to leave Old Trafford this week. The 15-year-old could use his Irish passport to sign for a European club on his 16th birthday on October 6.

Football Sep 16

JJ Gabriel wants to leave United at 15, joining a long line of academy exits

Fifteen-year-old forward JJ Gabriel has formally requested his registration be cancelled at Manchester United, reportedly refusing to train ahead of a potential Carabao Cup debut that would have made him the club's youngest-ever player.

Football Sep 16

Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern circle as 15-year-old Gabriel stuns Man United with exit demand

Manchester United academy starlet JJ Gabriel has demanded to leave Old Trafford, blindsiding club officials days before he was set to become the club's youngest-ever first-team player against Brighton in the Carabao Cup.

Football Sep 16

15-year-old Man Utd prodigy JJ Gabriel requests exit before potential debut

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel has asked to leave Old Trafford, stunning club officials days before he was set to potentially become the club's youngest-ever first-team player. His father, Jason O'Cearuill, is a former Arsenal and Republic of Ireland footballer.

Football Sep 16

Harry Amass faces make-or-break Carabao Cup start as United future hangs in the balance

Manchester United left-back Harry Amass is expected to start against Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round, with the 19-year-old's future at Old Trafford uncertain — Burnley bid £3.5m for him before the window closed, and his contract expires at the end of the season.

Football Sep 16

Nyoni's Carabao Cup display prompts pundits to call off £100m Alex Scott pursuit

Teenager Trey Nyoni impressed in Liverpool's 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham on Tuesday, leading Jamie Redknapp and Conor Coady to suggest the 19-year-old could develop into a homegrown alternative to £100m-rated Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.

Football Sep 16

Man Utd face losing 15-year-old 'Kid Messi' JJ Gabriel for free as six clubs circle

Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel, 15, has asked the club to cancel his registration with immediate effect, potentially making him a free agent. Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool, and clubs in La Liga and the Bundesliga are all monitoring the situation.

Football Sep 16

James O'Connor set to play Western Force for first time since 2011 against Brumbies

Wallabies veteran James O'Connor will make his Western Force return on Sunday, named among the replacements for their Super Rugby clash with the ACT Brumbies — his first appearance in Force colours in 14 years.

Rugby Sep 16