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Mourinho targets Enzo Fernandez for Real Madrid as Camavinga faces exit to fund £106m deal

Jose Mourinho has identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as a top transfer target at Real Madrid, but Los Blancos may need to sell Eduardo Camavinga or Aurelien Tchouameni before pursuing the £106m Argentine.

Football Jun 27

Carrick's desire to keep Dalot complicates United's pursuit of Alexander-Arnold

Manchester United have been linked with a swap deal that would send Diogo Dalot to Real Madrid in exchange for Trent Alexander-Arnold, but manager Michael Carrick is reportedly reluctant to lose the Portugal international.

Football Jun 27

Former coaches back £116m Anderson to thrive under Maresca at Manchester City

Manchester City have agreed a £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, with former coaches Ange Postecoglou and Ilkay Gundogan both backing the 23-year-old to excel under incoming manager Enzo Maresca.

Football Jun 27

Carragher warns Newcastle will sell whoever fetches most as Tonali and Guimaraes near £100m exits

Jamie Carragher believes Newcastle will cash in on whichever of Sandro Tonali or Bruno Guimaraes attracts the highest bid, with both midfielders valued at around £100m and Arsenal among the clubs circling.

Football Jun 27

Arsenal target both Guimarães and Tonali as Tottenham rival United for Fernandes

Arsenal are pursuing Newcastle United's Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali, while Manchester United face a setback in their transfer plans and Tottenham have entered the race for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jun 27

Leganes chief reveals Diomande 'amazed everyone' in first training as Liverpool chase £112m deal

Leganes general manager Martin Ortega has shed light on Yan Diomande's brief spell in Spain, revealing the RB Leipzig midfielder stunned teammates from his very first session — details that will encourage Liverpool as they pursue the 19-year-old this summer.

Football Jun 27

Bielsa screams at journalist after Uruguay's World Cup exit as Ugarte suffers knee injury

Marcelo Bielsa erupted at a reporter following Uruguay's 1-0 group-stage elimination by Spain, before accepting personal responsibility for the campaign. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was forced off with a knee injury, potentially complicating the club's summer transfer plans.

Football Jun 27

Liverpool's £260m summer targets: Diomande, Barcola and Wharton all open to Anfield moves

Liverpool are pursuing three major signings worth a combined £260m this summer, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, PSG's Bradley Barcola and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton all reported to be receptive to moves to Anfield under new manager Andoni Iraola.

Football Jun 27

Manchester United's £2bn new Old Trafford faces cost pressure as circus tent canopy hangs in doubt

Manchester United must decide whether to retain the controversial canopy design for their planned 100,000-seat new Old Trafford, with the £2bn project already under cost pressure and a key masterplan publication due on 9 July.

Football Jun 27

Amorim's AC Milan move saves Manchester United up to £15.9m in compensation

Ruben Amorim's appointment as AC Milan head coach on a three-year deal could dramatically reduce the £15.9m compensation bill Manchester United have been paying since sacking the Portuguese manager in January.

Football Jun 27

Leeds United chase Champions League veteran Julian Brandt as free-agent window opens

Leeds United are in contention to sign Germany midfielder Julian Brandt on a free transfer after his seven-year spell at Borussia Dortmund ends on June 30. The 30-year-old, who has 82 Champions League appearances, is also attracting interest from Roma, Lazio and Galatasaray.

Football Jun 27

Liverpool ready £86m Diomande bid as Alisson's Juventus agreement comes to light

Liverpool have communicated willingness to pay up to £86m for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, while agent David Lavelle has revealed Alisson reached personal terms with Juventus before a fee disagreement stalled the deal.

Football Jun 27

United target third midfielder if Ugarte sale funds Mateus Fernandes pursuit

Manchester United are prepared to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer and reinvest in a third midfielder, while a decision on their primary target Mateus Fernandes could come as early as this weekend, with Tottenham also in the race for the West Ham winger.

Football Jun 27

Ugarte stretchered off at World Cup with serious knee injury to leave Man United facing summer blow

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was carried off on a stretcher during Uruguay's World Cup group match against Spain after an awkward collision with team-mate Mathias Olivera left him in clear distress with an apparent serious knee injury.

Football Jun 27

Fernandes decides to stay at Man United as Dortmund set £86m price for Nmecha

Bruno Fernandes has told Manchester United team-mates he intends to remain at Old Trafford, rebuffing renewed Saudi interest. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have valued midfield target Felix Nmecha at £86 million with no release clause.

Football Jun 27

Harvard grad Matt Freese snubbed Man United to become USA's World Cup No.1

New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese turned down a Manchester United apprenticeship to stay in education, graduated from Harvard with an economics degree, and is now the United States' first-choice keeper at World Cup 2026, having conceded just once in two group-stage wins.

Football Jun 27

Arsenal prepare second Guimaraes bid while £60m Scott emerges as midfield alternative

Arsenal are set to submit an improved offer for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes after an initial £55m approach was rejected, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott identified as a £60m alternative should the pursuit stall.

Football Jun 27

UFC veteran Joe Lauzon ends seven-year absence by signing with BKFC for Fenway Park debut

Joe Lauzon, a 27-fight UFC veteran, has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and will make his debut at BKFC 92 on August 29 at Fenway Park in Boston — his first competitive bout since October 2019.

MMA Jun 26

Elphick and Cooper terminate Bournemouth deals to join Iraola's Liverpool coaching staff

Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper have agreed to terminate their Bournemouth contracts and are set to sign with Liverpool this weekend, reuniting with new Reds head coach Andoni Iraola.

Football Jun 26

Newcastle fear City will pursue £100m Tonali after sealing £116m Anderson deal

Manchester City are closing in on a £116m move for Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle believe Sandro Tonali will be next on Pep Guardiola's shopping list, with Tottenham already having a £75m bid rejected for the Italian midfielder.

Football Jun 26