Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Mbappé's Ballon d'Or 2026 campaign causing friction at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé's public campaign for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is creating tension at Real Madrid, where some close to the club view his claims as excessive given his record in La Liga.
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Arsenal hand Carabao Cup call-up to summer signing Scanlon as Arteta rotates against Ipswich
Mikel Arteta has included 19-year-old James Scanlon, signed from Manchester United this summer, in Arsenal's training group ahead of their Carabao Cup tie at Ipswich, with Bukayo Saka among those likely to be rested.
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Benatia reveals OM missed out on Greenwood sale to Atlético Madrid
Former OM sporting director Medhi Benatia claims Mason Greenwood could have joined Atlético Madrid instead of Fenerbahçe for a higher fee than the 39 million euros ultimately received.
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Jérémy Jacquet, 21, Already in Zidane's Sights for France
Liverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, signed this summer for €70 million from Rennes, has been pre-selected by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad, according to L'Équipe.
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Arsenal open talks with Pro Ref after Arteta's penalty fury as Gunners eye Nico Paz
Arsenal have entered talks with officiating body Pro Ref following Mikel Arteta's furious reaction to a controversial penalty awarded against Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win at Sunderland. The Premier League leaders are also tracking Como's Nico Paz, though Real Madrid hold a buy-back option on the 22-year-old.
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De Zerbi confirms Richarlison will miss Carabao Cup trip to Liverpool as contract saga drags on
Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Richarlison will not feature in Tottenham's Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool, with the forward still frozen out after rejecting a contract extension and turning down a move to Vasco da Gama.
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Paris Court of Appeal Orders Mbappé to Compensate PSG for Abusive Conservatory Seizures
Paris Court of Appeal has ordered Kylian Mbappé to pay €60,000 to PSG in damages for conservatory seizures made on the club's bank accounts in spring 2025. The sum is symbolic compared to the €60 million the player obtained from the Labour Council in December.
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Henry Pollock open to playing abroad and switching sports as Northampton contract talks continue
England flanker Henry Pollock has said he would consider moving overseas or exploring other sports entirely, even as he nears a new deal with Premiership champions Northampton. The 21-year-old, represented by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom agency, insists rugby remains his immediate priority.
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Adeyemi at €20M vs Diomandé at €140M: Barcelona star's girlfriend takes aim at Real Madrid
After Karim Adeyemi scored in Barcelona's 2-4 victory over Levante, his girlfriend Loredana Zefi posted a pointed "140 million" on social media, mocking the fee Real Madrid paid for Yan Diomandé — seven times the cost of the German's transfer to Barcelona.
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De Zerbi definitively excludes Richarlison from all Tottenham matches
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Richarlison will not play any match for Tottenham, neither in the Premier League nor in cup competitions, after failed transfers to Everton and Vasco de Gama during the summer transfer window.
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Ngapandouetnbu, four clean sheets at Montpellier and already in OM's sights
Author of four clean sheets in six Ligue 1 matches with Montpellier, Simon Ngapandouetnbu is reportedly OM's top target to strengthen their goalkeeper position. Marseille holds 50% of the player's rights and benefits from a buyback priority.
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Carabao Cup loophole hands exiled Richarlison his only route back into Spurs' attack
Richarlison has been frozen out of Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad since the summer window closed, but Carabao Cup rules require no such registration — leaving Roberto De Zerbi free to call on his top scorer from last season against Liverpool.
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Camara says he has 'turned the page' after Monaco pulled £47m Chelsea move at the last minute
Lamine Camara has spoken publicly for the first time since Monaco abruptly cancelled his £47m deadline-day transfer to Chelsea, saying he is focused on the season after the Ligue 1 club reneged on a written agreement.
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Gattuso backs ex-Arsenal misfit Nuno Tavares for Real Madrid move: 'He's got everything'
Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso has declared that Nuno Tavares — who made just 28 appearances for Arsenal before being shipped out — is talented enough to play for Real Madrid, citing the Portuguese defender's pace and two-footedness.
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McTominay's Napoli future in doubt as contract talks stall amid injury return
Scott McTominay could leave Napoli this summer after Italian reports revealed a significant gap between the club and the Serie A Player of the Season over contract renewal terms. The 28-year-old is also recovering from a heart procedure that has kept him sidelined since late August.
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Lamine Yamal puts Mbappé on his level and reignites Ballon d'Or race
Six weeks before the Ballon d'Or ceremony, Lamine Yamal declared he deserves the trophy while acknowledging that Kylian Mbappé shares with him the status of world's best player.
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Algerian Federation Pursues Mezian Mesloub, Lens's 16-Year-Old Gem
The Algerian Football Federation has contacted the entourage of Mezian Mesloub, a 16-year-old midfielder at RC Lens, hoping to convince him to choose the Fennecs before France or Portugal step in. The player impressed on Thursday in the Champions League, providing an assist in Lens's stunning 2-3 victory over Slavia Prague.
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Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United monitor midfielder's future
Bournemouth will demand a minimum of £100 million for midfielder Alex Scott in future transfer windows, with Manchester United among the clubs who tracked him last summer. The 23-year-old rejected a new contract and is tied to the Cherries until 2028.
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Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United and Chelsea circle
Bournemouth will demand a minimum of £100 million for midfielder Alex Scott in future transfer windows, according to The Athletic, after Chelsea's £64m bid was rejected in the summer. Lisandro Martinez has also backed Leny Yoro to become the cornerstone of Manchester United's defence.
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Injured Alvarez misses Atletico trip as Arsenal transfer saga rumbles on
Julian Alvarez has been ruled out of Atletico Madrid's La Liga clash at Real Sociedad on Sunday with a muscle overload, the club confirmed. The absence arrives as the Argentine continues to be linked with Arsenal following a turbulent summer of speculation.
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