Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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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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Juventus block £42m Kalulu sale as Manchester United seek defensive reinforcements
Manchester United's pursuit of Pierre Kalulu has hit a wall after Juventus declared the French defender unavailable for transfer. Valued at around £42m, Kalulu is considered too important to sell by the Turin club, who are instead pushing to extend his contract.
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Kovac rules out Sancho return to Dortmund as free agent's options narrow
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has publicly closed the door on signing Jadon Sancho, leaving the 26-year-old without a club after his Manchester United contract expired this summer and Dortmund instead moved for Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri on loan.
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Kovac rules out Sancho return as Dortmund sign Nwaneri to fill squad gap
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has closed the door on re-signing Jadon Sancho, saying the squad is already too large. The club instead brought in Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri on loan, leaving the 26-year-old free agent with dwindling options.
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Eight United players Ratcliffe was ready to sell to land £116m Elliot Anderson
Manchester United were willing to offload eight first-team players last summer to fund a move for Elliot Anderson, but Manchester City beat them to the midfielder for £116m. Anderson will now face United at Old Trafford in the Manchester Derby on Sunday.
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Elliott's Valencia nightmare deepens as manager faces sack after five winless games
Harvey Elliott is just two games into his season-long loan at Valencia, yet the Spanish club sit bottom of La Liga without a win and manager Carlos Corberan is under serious pressure to keep his job. Meanwhile, Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has hinted at a future Liverpool move after his £47m Chelsea transfer collapsed on deadline day.
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Meulensteen backs Man City's midfield rebuild but warns United's defence could cost them in derby
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has assessed both clubs' summer midfield overhauls ahead of the Premier League derby at Old Trafford, praising City's replacements for Rodri while flagging United's six goals conceded in three games as a serious concern.
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Maresca defends Chelsea's £326m midfield spend as 'crazy' market forces City's hand
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has brushed off scrutiny of the club's record-breaking summer outlay, arguing that a 'crazy' transfer market left City with no choice but to spend big to land their top midfield targets ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.
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Antony's market value drops below £34m after £85.5m Man United flop and Betis revival
Antony, Manchester United's record £85.5m signing from Ajax, has seen his transfer value fall to £34m according to Transfermarkt — less than half what United paid. The Brazilian has since rebuilt his career at Real Betis, scoring 14 goals last season to help the club reach the Champions League.
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Guimaraes hamstring blow raises doubts as Odegaard opens up on injury-hit title season
Bruno Guimaraes has been sidelined by a hamstring injury since his £75m move from Newcastle, prompting former midfielder Nicky Butt to question whether he can replicate his impact at Arsenal. Captain Martin Odegaard, meanwhile, has spoken candidly about the physical struggles that limited him during last season's Premier League title win.
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Maresca dismisses £400m City spending as 'crazy' market ahead of Manchester derby
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has played down the record-breaking fees Manchester City paid this summer, insisting he judges players on quality rather than price as he prepares for his first Manchester derby on Sunday.
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Barcola Struggles Against Fulham, Liverpool Defends £145M Signing
Starting for the second consecutive match with Liverpool, Bradley Barcola delivered another underwhelming performance against Fulham (0-0): no shots on target, no successful dribbles in 78 minutes. His manager Andoni Iraola is calling for patience.
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Deco denies Barcelona pushed Álvarez to force Atlético exit as club rivalry sours
Barcelona sporting director Deco has publicly rejected claims that the club encouraged Julián Álvarez to voice his desire to leave Atlético Madrid, but the denial has done little to repair relations between the two clubs.
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Memphis Depay faces Copa Libertadores ban after middle-finger gesture towards Estudiantes fans
Memphis Depay could be suspended after Estudiantes filed a formal complaint with CONMEBOL over the Corinthians forward's apparent middle-finger gesture during their Copa Libertadores quarter-final first leg. The second leg is scheduled for next week.
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Sagna backs Yoro to shine at Arsenal if he leaves struggling Man United
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes Leny Yoro would thrive at the Emirates Stadium, arguing the 20-year-old centre-back has been held back by Manchester United's poor form since his £52m move from Lille in 2024.
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Bournemouth set £100m asking price for Alex Scott as United and Liverpool circle
Bournemouth are expected to demand at least £100 million for midfielder Alex Scott next summer, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea all previously linked with the 23-year-old England international.
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Memphis Depay faces Copa Libertadores ban after middle-finger gesture to Estudiantes fans
Memphis Depay is under investigation by CONMEBOL after allegedly directing an obscene gesture at Estudiantes supporters during Corinthians' Copa Libertadores quarter-final on Thursday. The former Manchester United forward could be banned from future games if found guilty.
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Deco reveals how finances and playing time killed Bernardo Silva's Barcelona move before Real Madrid swoop
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why a deal for Bernardo Silva collapsed, citing squad fit, financial terms and the Portuguese midfielder's demand for guaranteed playing time before he joined Real Madrid as a free agent.
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Emery confirms Garnacho deal is permanent as Villa back winger to rediscover best form
Unai Emery has confirmed Aston Villa's loan move for Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea carries a conditional obligation to purchase, backing the Argentine to come good despite a slow start that has yielded no goals or assists in three substitute appearances.
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