Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Barnes urges Iraola to avoid Bournemouth raid as Liverpool eye Diomande and Barcola
Liverpool legend John Barnes has warned new manager Andoni Iraola against signing players from his former club Bournemouth, dismissing linked midfielder Alex Scott as unnecessary. The Reds have already secured Victor Munoz for £34m but had an £86m bid for Yan Diomande rejected by RB Leipzig.
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Alvarez's push to leave Atletico could earn Man City up to £7m via sell-on clause
Julian Alvarez has publicly stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer after Real Madrid submitted a £130m bid. Manchester City, who sold the Argentine in 2024, stand to receive between £4m and £7m through a sell-on clause inserted into the original deal.
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Sale Sharks sign Harlequins' Freya Aucken after 81 appearances for West London club
Sale Sharks have signed versatile back Freya Aucken from Harlequins, where she made 81 appearances across five seasons. Head coach Tom Hudson called the 24-year-old, who can play wing or scrum-half, one of the PWR's most underrated players.
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De Gea tells Fiorentina he will only leave Serie A for Manchester United return
David de Gea has made clear that Manchester United is the only club he would leave Fiorentina for this summer, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, with La Viola reportedly ready to listen to offers for the 35-year-old.
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Alvarez confirms he wants Atletico exit as Barcelona close in on £100m star
Julian Alvarez has publicly admitted he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, telling ESPN after Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria that 'a transfer is the best option'. Barcelona are reported to be his most likely destination.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left Man Utd if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has revealed that Kobbie Mainoo would likely have departed Manchester United had Ruben Amorim remained manager, after the midfielder was frozen out of the starting XI and even deployed as a striker during the Portuguese coach's troubled tenure.
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Dupont absent as Galthié names 33-man France squad for southern hemisphere tour
Fabien Galthié has named a 33-man France squad for Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan next month. Antoine Dupont is not yet included, with Toulouse and Montpellier still to contest the Top 14 final.
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Injury-hit Vunivalu set to rejoin rugby league with Hull after La Rochelle release
Suliasi Vunivalu, released by Top 14 side La Rochelle after rupturing his ACL in December, is in advanced talks to join Super League club Hull — his first return to rugby league in six years.
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Mourinho eyes Arsenal's Hincapie as fifth Real Madrid signing in rapid rebuild
Jose Mourinho has already brought four players to Real Madrid for a combined £68m since his return to the Bernabeu, and ESPN report the club have now made an enquiry for Arsenal's Piero Hincapie.
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Liverpool join United and Spurs in £85m race for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes
Fabrizio Romano has revealed Liverpool made a call to West Ham two weeks ago to enquire about Mateus Fernandes, who is valued at more than £85million and has long been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham.
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Rashford World Cup cameo sharpens £40m United exit as Spurs and Bayern circle
Marcus Rashford's composed substitute appearance for England against Croatia has intensified interest from Tottenham and Bayern Munich, with Manchester United targeting a £40m sale after Barcelona let his loan option expire.
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Liverpool make fresh move for Barcola as PSG star signals openness to Anfield switch
Liverpool have submitted a new approach for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, who is reportedly tempted by a move to Anfield. PSG are willing to let him leave if he requests a transfer, though manager Luis Enrique has publicly insisted he wants to keep the France international.
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Leeds table £20m bid for Shea Charles to complicate Manchester United's midfield pursuit
Leeds United have submitted a £20m offer for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, a reported Manchester United target, though Southampton have rejected the bid and are holding out for more money.
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Tearful Casemiro and wife reflect on 'difficult decision' to leave Manchester United after four years
Casemiro broke down in tears alongside his wife Anna in a farewell video released by Manchester United, as the Brazilian midfielder departed Old Trafford after four years, 160 appearances, and two trophies. He has since agreed to join Inter Miami on a free transfer.
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Manchester United bank £38m from Hojlund sale as Ederson deal and summer rebuild take shape
Manchester United have received £38m from Rasmus Hojlund's permanent move to Napoli and agreed a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, as Michael Carrick begins reshaping the squad for a return to Champions League football.
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Free agent Martial offered return to France as Ratcliffe's Nice weigh cut-price move
Anthony Martial has been released by Mexican club Monterrey after a single goal in 20 appearances, leaving the 30-year-old a free agent for the third time in three years. Nice, owned by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are among the clubs considering a move.
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United bank £38m from Hojlund sale as Carrick plots Ederson and Fernandes moves
Manchester United have secured £38m from Rasmus Hojlund's permanent move to Napoli, with the club also closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson and linked with West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Michael Carrick shapes his squad for a Champions League return.
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Tonali open to Spurs move as Tottenham weigh swap deal worth up to £100m
Tottenham Hotspur have had an £80m bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali rejected and are now exploring a player-plus-cash swap, with Guglielmo Vicario, Lucas Bergvall, and Richarlison among those who could be offered to bridge the gap to Newcastle's £100m valuation.
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Alvarez wants to leave Atlético: Barcelona and Real Madrid battle for €150M striker
Julian Alvarez publicly demanded a transfer after Argentina's victory over Austria. FC Barcelona is cited as the priority contender, while Real Madrid is reportedly considering a €150 million offer and filing a complaint with FIFA against Atlético.
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New FIFA rules could force Man United to release Rashford for free and pay him £30m
Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United after a loan spell at Barcelona, but a new FIFA regulation means the club can no longer exile him from first-team training without risking a costly breach-of-contract claim worth around £30m.
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