Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Wes Brown urges Manchester United to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold despite fierce rivalry
Former United defender Wes Brown believes Manchester United should pursue Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, arguing the England international is unsettled at Real Madrid and would suit Michael Carrick's attacking style.
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Newcastle target Mingueza free transfer to fill right-back void left by Trippier exit
Newcastle United are pursuing Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza as a free agent this summer, with Eddie Howe seeking cover at right-back after Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth near the end of their contracts.
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Camavinga's Real Madrid stay opens door for United to land Tchouameni in midfield overhaul
Eduardo Camavinga's refusal to leave Real Madrid could force the club to sell Aurelien Tchouameni, with Manchester United among the frontrunners as Michael Carrick targets a revamped midfield alongside near-certain signing Ederson.
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Freiburg's Manzambi scores third World Cup goal to intensify Manchester United interest
Johan Manzambi netted his third goal of the World Cup as Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver, sharpening transfer speculation around the 20-year-old Freiburg forward, who is valued at £43 million and has also attracted attention from Bayern Munich.
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Western Force sign Chiefs prop Reuben O'Neill on two-year deal after five seasons in Hamilton
Western Force have secured Chiefs loosehead Reuben O'Neill on a two-year contract, with head coach Simon Cron confirming the 31-year-old was a recruitment target as far back as two years ago.
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Iraola faces depleted squad for preseason as World Cup disrupts Liverpool's July plans
Andoni Iraola is set to begin Liverpool's preseason on July 13, but up to eight first-team players could miss the opening weeks — including the US tour — due to World Cup commitments and the club's three-week rest policy for international players.
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Homegrown rules set a hard ceiling on Manchester City's summer transfer ambitions
Manchester City have room to manoeuvre in their Premier League and Champions League squads, but UEFA's homegrown regulations could quickly complicate their transfer plans — especially with James Trafford and Rico Lewis potentially leaving this summer.
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Wes Brown says Trent Alexander-Arnold move to Man Utd 'not out of the question' amid Real Madrid struggles
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has refused to rule out a shock move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has started just 14 league games at Real Madrid and faces further competition for his place.
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Camavinga's Real Madrid loyalty clears path for United's Tchouameni pursuit
Eduardo Camavinga's refusal to leave Real Madrid could force the club to sell Aurélien Tchouameni instead, handing Manchester United a clearer route to one of their top midfield targets ahead of a Champions League return.
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Bruno Fernandes idol story adds intrigue to Mateus Fernandes' £80m United transfer pursuit
West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, valued at over £80m, is being chased by Manchester United, Real Madrid, Tottenham and Liverpool this summer. A resurfaced anecdote about his admiration for United captain Bruno Fernandes adds an unusual personal dimension to the race for his signature.
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Fernandes or Scott: why United's £20m dilemma could define their midfield rebuild
Manchester United are weighing up a move for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at £80m, and Bournemouth's Alex Scott, priced at £60m, as they look to add at least one more midfielder this summer following the signing of Ederson from Atalanta.
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Arsenal approach Bouaddi as £68.9m Lille star demands guaranteed first-team role
Arsenal sporting director Berta made contact with Ayyoub Bouaddi's representatives as early as January, but the 18-year-old Morocco midfielder will only leave Lille if assured a key role. Separately, Saudi side Al-Diraiyah have bid £17m for Leandro Trossard.
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UFC veterans Basharat and Marcos headline PFL's 18-fighter roster expansion
The Professional Fighters League has signed 18 fighters from nine weight classes and 14 countries, with UFC veterans Javid Basharat and Daniel Marcos among the most prominent additions to the roster.
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Rashford's unresolved future complicates Man United's £124m summer transfer plans
Manchester United have agreed a £39m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and remain in talks over West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, but Marcus Rashford's uncertain future is reportedly hindering their pursuit of left-side reinforcements.
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Garry signs with Eddie Hearn on commercial deal ahead of Makhachev title fight at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry has partnered with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency to handle his commercial and marketing interests, with Vayner Sports retaining his management ahead of his welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev in Philadelphia in August.
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Chelsea value Malo Gusto at £75m as Manchester City weigh move for France right-back
Chelsea have placed a £75 million price tag on defender Malo Gusto, with Manchester City among several clubs monitoring the 23-year-old. The Blues are not actively seeking to sell but would consider offers that meet their valuation.
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Sheringham urges Man United to abandon Mateus Fernandes pursuit and sign elite players instead
Former United striker Teddy Sheringham has called on his old club to drop their interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, saying the £85m-rated midfielder is not the calibre of player United need. Tottenham are also in the race and reportedly prepared to exceed United's offer.
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Tottenham outbid Manchester United for Mateus Fernandes with £80m offer as Red Devils face midfield crisis
Tottenham are confident of securing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in a deal worth up to £80m, with Manchester United reluctant to enter a bidding war despite facing a threadbare midfield ahead of their Champions League return.
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Barcelona's €120m ceiling leaves Julián Álvarez deal far from done as Atlético hold firm
Barcelona are preparing an improved €120m bid for Julián Álvarez, but Atlético Madrid's demand for €150m — and a publicly cited €500m release clause — leaves a significant gap, with Real Madrid retaining an outside interest that complicates the Blaugrana's pursuit.
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Spanish labour law could let Julián Álvarez exit Atlético without paying €500m clause
A legal analysis by Mundo Deportivo argues that Article 16 of Spain's Royal Decree 1006/1985 could allow Julián Álvarez to unilaterally terminate his Atlético Madrid contract, with a labour court — not his release clause — determining the compensation owed.
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