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Carragher warns Liverpool over £86m Diomande bid after last summer's costly mistakes

Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to avoid overspending on RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after the club signalled willingness to pay up to £86million for the Ivory Coast teenager. Leipzig are holding out for closer to £112m.

Football Jun 22

Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury, clouding Liverpool's transfer plans

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury in Germany's 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast. The 26-year-old, who scored in the 7-1 rout of Curacao, had been linked with a move to Liverpool.

Football Jun 22

Wales captain Lewis ends eight-year Gloucester Hartpury stint to join Bristol Bears

Bethan Lewis, a 65-cap Wales flanker who captained Gloucester Hartpury for much of the 2026 Women's Six Nations, has signed with Bristol Bears for the 2026/27 PWR season after 96 appearances across eight years at the three-time champions.

Rugby Jun 22

Mourinho drives Real Madrid toward Dias and Enzo Fernandez in experienced-player overhaul

José Mourinho has been granted primary control over Real Madrid's summer recruitment, with Rúben Dias and Enzo Fernández topping his list. The shift marks a deliberate move away from youth, with new arrivals averaging nearly 29 years of age.

Football Jun 22

Barcelona's interest in Sesko only confirms Manchester United have a long-term striker

Barcelona have been linked with Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, but Manchester United are bemused by the reports and have absolutely no intention of selling the Slovenian after just one promising season at Old Trafford.

Football Jun 22

Man City to pay Chelsea £17.2m compensation to appoint Enzo Maresca as Guardiola's successor

Manchester City have reportedly agreed a €20m (£17.2m) compensation package with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager, following Pep Guardiola's departure after a decade in charge at the Etihad.

Football Jun 22

Tottenham's surprise move for Mateus Fernandes complicates United's transfer pursuit

Manchester United had appeared to have a clear path to signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, but Tottenham have entered talks and could trigger a bidding war — with the player's preference likely to prove decisive.

Football Jun 22

Neil El Aynaoui's father opens door to Barcelona move for son under Roma contract

Younes El Aynaoui, father of Morocco international Neil El Aynaoui, has stated that his son, currently tied to AS Roma until 2030, would be "the happiest man in the world" if he ever played for FC Barcelona, the club where he grew up.

Football Jun 22

Amorim's AC Milan appointment could block United's £43m move for Leao

Ruben Amorim has been appointed AC Milan manager on a three-year deal, potentially complicating Manchester United's pursuit of winger Rafael Leao, valued at around £43 million, with whom the club has already held direct talks.

Football Jun 22

Huw Jones leaves Glasgow for Toulon after Scotland teammate White seals his decision

Scotland centre Huw Jones has confirmed he will join Top 14 giants Toulon next season, admitting that Ben White's glowing account of life at the club made the decision straightforward despite the wrench of leaving Glasgow.

Rugby Jun 22

Atletico Madrid in advanced talks to sign Kang-in Lee from PSG in summer midfield overhaul

Atletico Madrid have entered advanced talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a move for South Korean midfielder Kang-in Lee, 25, who has emerged as director Mateu Alemany's primary target in a wide-ranging summer midfield rebuild.

Football Jun 22

Grimaldo agrees Atlético Madrid contract but €30m Leverkusen fee threatens to derail move

Alejandro Grimaldo has accepted a deal running to 2029 with Atlético Madrid, but a significant gap between the clubs' valuations — ranging from €10m to €30m depending on the source — means the transfer is far from settled.

Football Jun 22

Liverpool ready £86m bid for Diomande after teenager torments Germany at World Cup

Liverpool are prepared to table an £86million offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after the Ivory Coast teenager delivered a standout display against Germany at the World Cup, drawing praise from pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright.

Football Jun 22

Ethan Mbappé set for Lille contract extension, one sticking point remains

LOSC and Ethan Mbappé share the desire to continue together, according to Le Petit Lillois. Negotiations are advanced, but the length of the new contract remains to be settled.

Football Jun 22

Manchester United reject Barcelona interest in Benjamin Sesko after one season at Old Trafford

Barcelona have identified Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for departing Robert Lewandowski, but Manchester United have no intention of selling the Slovenian striker after his promising debut season.

Football Jun 22

Tottenham eye Rashford but balk at £40m United clause as Barcelona exit ends loan hope

Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to sign him permanently, choosing Anthony Gordon instead. Tottenham have added the England forward to their targets but are reluctant to meet his £40m release clause.

Football Jun 22

All Blacks call-up throws Fineanganofo's Newcastle Red Bulls move into serious doubt

Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo has admitted his future is uncertain after earning a surprise All Blacks call-up, casting doubt over the two-year deal he signed with English Premiership side Newcastle Red Bulls earlier this year.

Rugby Jun 22

Tottenham prepare Rashford bid as £170m summer rebuild gathers pace

Tottenham are plotting a £170m squad overhaul after back-to-back 17th-place finishes and have identified Marcus Rashford as a transfer target, though United's £40m asking price and Rashford's preference for Barcelona remain significant obstacles.

Football Jun 22

Liverpool urged to pursue €100m Yan Diomande as Salah's departure leaves wings bare

Alan Shearer has called on Liverpool to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after the club reportedly had a €100m bid rejected. Diomande has caught the eye at the World Cup with Ivory Coast following 12 goals and nine assists in the Bundesliga last season.

Football Jun 22

Bouaddi tempted by PSG, Al-Khelaïfi ready to break the bank for Lille midfielder

18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi reportedly has a clear preference for Paris Saint-Germain, while president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has personally contacted the player. LOSC, who hold his contract until 2029, are awaiting an "extraordinary" offer.

Football Jun 22