Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Onana set for second Trabzonspor loan as United block £43m keeper's permanent exit
Andre Onana is close to rejoining Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after losing his place at Manchester United, with Senne Lammens now established as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Manchester United contact Julian Alvarez's agent as Barcelona and Arsenal chase Atletico star
Manchester United have spoken directly with Julian Alvarez's agent as the race for the Atletico Madrid forward intensifies. Real Madrid and Barcelona have both had nine-figure bids rejected, while Alvarez himself has publicly stated he wants to leave.
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Manchester United agree second Trabzonspor loan for out-of-favour Onana
Manchester United are set to send André Onana back to Trabzonspor on a second consecutive season-long loan, with the club unwilling to reintegrate the £47.2m goalkeeper into competition with new first choice Senne Lammens.
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Manchester United close to second Trabzonspor loan for axed goalkeeper Andre Onana
Manchester United are set to send Andre Onana back to Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive season after failing to secure a permanent sale, with the Turkish club covering the Cameroonian's wages.
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Real Madrid activate €9m buyback clause to reclaim Nico Páz from Como
Real Madrid are set to formally trigger their €9m buyback clause for 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Nico Páz, returning him from Como to the Bernabéu ahead of the 2026-27 season despite the player's reported preference to stay in Italy.
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Atlético refuse to sell Álvarez to Barcelona or Real Madrid, leaving €500m clause as only exit
Atlético Madrid have categorically blocked Julián Álvarez from joining either Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer, despite the Argentine striker submitting a formal transfer request. His €500m release clause remains the only contractual route out, with Atlético also threatening a FIFA complaint over Barcelona's alleged improper approach.
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Saliba reveals Arsenal pushed him toward Newcastle or Palace before Marseille loan transformed his career
William Saliba has disclosed that Arsenal urged him to join Newcastle United or Crystal Palace when he fell out of favour, but he refused and instead chose a loan spell at Marseille that revived his career and earned him a France debut.
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Sheffield United eyeing Kalvin Phillips loan as City seek end to £45m transfer saga
Kalvin Phillips has played just 16 league games for Manchester City since his £45m arrival in 2022, and another loan exit looks likely this summer, with Sheffield United among the clubs interested in the struggling midfielder.
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Manchester United target free-agent Angus Gunn as backup goalkeeper after Scotland's World Cup exit
Manchester United have added Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn to their shortlist for a second-choice keeper this summer. The 30-year-old is available on a free transfer after being released by Nottingham Forest, where he made just one appearance.
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Released by Ulster, Werner Kok signs one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls
Former Blitz Bok and 2015 World Sevens Player of the Year Werner Kok has joined Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year deal after being released by Ulster, becoming the club's 22nd new signing ahead of next season.
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Arsenal seal £34.5m permanent deal for Hincapie after Champions League final start
Arsenal have permanently signed Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m, activating a clause after his loan spell contributed to the club's first league title in 22 years and a run to the Champions League final.
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Manchester United dismiss Barcelona interest in Sesko and seek experienced striker partner
Manchester United have laughed off reports linking Barcelona with a £73m summer move for Benjamin Sesko, insisting the Slovenian is not for sale. The club are instead looking to add an experienced forward to share the attacking burden with him.
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Walcott backs Rogers over £112m Barcola as his top Arsenal left-winger target
Theo Walcott has urged Arsenal to prioritise Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers over PSG's Bradley Barcola this summer, citing Premier League familiarity as a key factor. Mikel Arteta is understood to have made signing a left winger his top priority for the 2026/27 season.
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Arsenal make Piero Hincapie's £34.5m move permanent as Arteta secures first summer signing
Arsenal have triggered their purchase option to sign Piero Hincapie permanently from Bayer Leverkusen for €40m (£34.5m) plus add-ons. The Ecuador international, 24, made 25 Premier League appearances last season as Arsenal claimed their first league title since 2004.
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Zimbabwe-born lock Landsberg leaves Lions for Exeter to chase World Cup debut
Darrien Landsberg is set to join Exeter Chiefs from the Lions on a two-year deal, with the 27-year-old lock hoping the move to Sandy Park will unlock a first Test cap for Zimbabwe ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Obi loan exit eyed, Lacey primes for audition and Arsenal close in on Monga
Manchester United's academy players are preparing for pre-season, with Chido Obi's future uncertain as a European loan is considered the best path forward. Meanwhile, Shea Lacey is training in Marbella ahead of a push for first-team minutes, and Arsenal are in formal talks to sign Leicester's Jeremy Monga.
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Seedorf reveals Ronaldo Nazario lured him to Inter and away from Manchester United twice
Clarence Seedorf has explained why he turned down Manchester United on two separate occasions, admitting the chance to play alongside Ronaldo Nazario at Inter Milan was simply too good to refuse.
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Alvarez eyes Atletico exit after Real Madrid's £130m bid, handing City a windfall
Julian Alvarez has admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid following the World Cup, with Real Madrid having already submitted a £130m bid. A sale at that price would trigger a sell-on clause worth up to £7m for former club Manchester City.
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Gordon's own words cast doubt on his ability to thrive in £70m Barcelona move
Anthony Gordon told the BBC that a Premier League style of football suits his strengths — a candid admission that sits awkwardly with his reported £70 million switch to Barcelona, whose possession-based approach under Hansi Flick is a world away from Eddie Howe's high-intensity Newcastle setup.
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Bruno Fernandes admiration could tip £80m Mateus to Man Utd over Real Madrid and Spurs
West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at over £80m, is wanted by Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham this summer. A childhood story about desperately trying to impress compatriot Bruno Fernandes may give United an edge in the race.
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