Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Ugarte's poor World Cup form threatens to derail Manchester United's summer transfer plans
Manchester United had hoped a strong World Cup would generate buyer interest in Manuel Ugarte, but the Uruguayan midfielder has struggled badly in North America, leaving his £50m sale in doubt.
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Anderson's £120m price tag dismissed by rivals as Man City push to seal transfer
Manchester City are working to agree a fee with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, with Forest holding out for a British record. Manchester United and other Premier League clubs have already ruled themselves out, citing the price as too high.
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Iraola seals £34m Victor Munoz signing with personal call, echoing Klopp's first Liverpool transfer
Andoni Iraola convinced Victor Munoz to join Liverpool for £34.5m by calling the Osasuna winger directly to outline his tactical vision — the same personal approach Jurgen Klopp used to land his first Anfield signing, Marko Grujic, in January 2016.
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Man United target Bergvall again after two failed trials as Spurs star weighs up exit
Lucas Bergvall, who trialled at Old Trafford twice before joining Tottenham in 2024, is reportedly considering his future at Spurs this summer, with Manchester United among the clubs tracking the 20-year-old Swedish midfielder.
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Tottenham eye Rashford as United close in on Ederson and Fernandes personal terms agreed
Manchester United are pushing forward on multiple transfer fronts this summer, with Tottenham reportedly targeting Marcus Rashford, Ederson nearing a £39m move to Old Trafford, and a separate midfielder closing in on a deal after agreeing personal terms.
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Arsenal target Oscar Mingueza on a free as Ben White's future remains uncertain
Arsenal are weighing a cut-price move for Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza, whose contract expires at the end of June. The 27-year-old La Masia graduate is also attracting interest from Aston Villa, Juventus and Newcastle.
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Liverpool reject Inter's second bid for Curtis Jones as Salah haunts Reds at World Cup
Liverpool have turned down a £21.7m offer from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones, holding firm on a £35m valuation. Meanwhile, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan took a thinly veiled swipe at the club after Mohamed Salah starred in a 3-1 World Cup win over New Zealand.
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Manchester United break Freightliner deadlock with alternative land deal to advance 100,000-seat stadium
Manchester United have purchased a 25-acre plot from Indurent, approximately 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford, giving the club the majority of land needed to progress their planned 100,000-seat stadium after talks with Freightliner stalled.
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FIFA rule change could force United to release Rashford after Barcelona snub
Manchester United risk losing Marcus Rashford for nothing this summer after a new FIFA ruling grants exiled players the right to claim a contract breach. Barcelona have ruled out signing the 28-year-old permanently, leaving his future unresolved.
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Fernandes agrees personal terms with Man United as Rashford-to-Spurs link emerges
Mateus Fernandes has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United, though West Ham are demanding more than £80m for the 21-year-old midfielder. Separately, Tottenham have emerged as a potential destination for Marcus Rashford.
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Arsenal target Sandro Tonali as Tottenham's £80m bid for Newcastle man is rejected
Arsenal are eyeing a move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali after Tottenham had an £80m bid rejected, while the Gunners are also tracking FC Midtjylland winger Dario Osorio, compared to club legend Alexis Sanchez by his club's technical director.
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Saint-Étienne targets Guingamp defender Sohaib Naïr to kick off summer transfer window
Relegated to Ligue 2 for a second consecutive season, AS Saint-Étienne is in advanced negotiations to sign Sohaib Naïr, Guingamp's centre-back whose contract expires in a year.
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Barcelona sound out Kane as Bayern contract standoff leaves door ajar for La Liga move
Barcelona have made a discreet approach to Harry Kane's camp to gauge his interest in a move to the Spotify Camp Nou, with the striker's contract talks at Bayern Munich stalling over the length of a proposed extension. Initial feedback suggests Kane is content in Munich, though Barcelona remain alert to any shift.
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Alvarez names Barcelona as only destination, leaving Arsenal with slim transfer hope
Julian Alvarez has publicly confirmed he wants to leave Atletico Madrid and join Barcelona, effectively ruling out Arsenal despite the Gunners having already approached his camp this summer. Real Madrid had a £129m bid rejected, while Barca's £86.4m offer was also turned down.
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Crusaders captain David Havili departs for Japan after 155 caps and eight titles
David Havili has confirmed he will leave the Crusaders after 15 years, 155 caps, and eight Super Rugby titles, taking up a contract in Japan. The 31-year-old, who served two seasons as captain, is the third Crusaders midfielder to announce an offshore move following the 2026 season.
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Balerdi refuses Bayer Leverkusen and deprives Marseille of €25 million
As Olympique de Marseille faces the DNCG with nearly €120 million in liabilities, Leonardo Balerdi declined a €25 million offer from Bayer Leverkusen before suffering a calf injury with Argentina.
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Tottenham target Robertson and Gakpo as Iraola reshapes Liverpool's squad
Tottenham Hotspur are in discussions to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool this summer, with Andy Robertson already set to join the North London club after leaving Anfield at the end of the 2025/26 season.
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Raphinha's wife fires back at Vampeta after 2002 World Cup winner's Al Hilal and family claims
Natalia Belloli has released a lengthy social media statement defending her husband after former Brazil midfielder Vampeta alleged on a podcast that Raphinha faces serious family and financial problems and is seeking a move to Al Hilal.
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Manchester City close to £10m-plus deal to appoint Enzo Maresca as Guardiola's successor
Manchester City are on the verge of appointing Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's replacement, with a compensation package worth more than £10m being negotiated with Chelsea after the Italian left Stamford Bridge in January.
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O'Reilly eyes midfield return as Man City weigh Anderson partnership
Nico O'Reilly has declared his long-term future lies in midfield, raising the prospect of a central partnership with reported City target Elliot Anderson — while Rodri's future at the club remains uncertain.
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