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Arsenal seal £15m move for Leicester wonderkid Monga ahead of United and Chelsea

Arsenal have agreed terms with 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, beating off competition from Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. The two clubs must now negotiate a compensation package expected to cost between £10m and £15m.

Football Jun 22

Arsenal's title heroes racing against time as injury toll threatens 2026-27 season

Arsenal's Premier League triumph has come at a significant physical cost, with Saka, Rice, Odegaard and Saliba all managing serious injuries at the World Cup — leaving Mikel Arteta facing a compressed summer to rebuild before the new season begins.

Football Jun 22

Cunha plays down Brazil No.10 snub after Neymar's surprise World Cup return

Matheus Cunha had been expected to inherit Brazil's No.10 shirt for the 2026 World Cup, but Carlo Ancelotti's decision to select Neymar ended that prospect. The Manchester United forward, handed the No.9 instead, scored twice in a 3-0 win over Haiti after starting on the bench in the opener.

Football Jun 22

Klopp urges Iraola to build Liverpool around Wirtz: 'Just give him the ball'

Jurgen Klopp has called on new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to make Florian Wirtz the focal point of his side, arguing the £116m signing needs constant involvement to unlock his best form.

Football Jun 22

Inter Miami face £750,000 discovery rights fee to sign free-agent Casemiro from under LA Galaxy's nose

Inter Miami are closing in on Casemiro after the Brazilian opted for Florida over LA Galaxy, but David Beckham's club must first resolve a discovery rights dispute that could cost them £750,000 in compensation.

Football Jun 22

Arsenal free to sign Rashford as Barcelona exit leaves Man Utd forward without a club

Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent move to Barcelona have collapsed after the La Liga champions signed Anthony Gordon, leaving Arsenal as an eligible suitor for the England forward at around £40m.

Football Jun 22

Klopp calls Diomande one of the world's best as Liverpool chase £87m Leipzig winger

Jurgen Klopp has described RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as "one of the best wingers in the world right now" as Liverpool step up their pursuit of the 19-year-old Ivorian, with a reported bid already rejected and PSG also circling.

Football Jun 22

Leeds bid £20m for Shea Charles as United face midfield transfer battle on multiple fronts

Manchester United are targeting Southampton's Shea Charles to bolster their midfield ahead of a Champions League return, but Leeds have tabled a £20m bid for the 22-year-old, complicating United's plans as they also chase Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jun 22

Iraola's Liverpool arrival hands forgotten Tsimikas a route back into contention

Kostas Tsimikas, who spent last season on loan at Roma, could earn a fresh start at Liverpool under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with a left-back spot opening up following Andy Robertson's summer departure.

Football Jun 22

Tottenham's move for Mateus Fernandes threatens to derail United's cut-price transfer plan

Manchester United have been pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes at a discount, banking on the club's financial pressure to force a deal below the £80m asking price. Tottenham's reported interest now risks triggering a bidding war that hands West Ham the leverage United were hoping to avoid.

Football Jun 22

Liverpool's £100m Diomande pursuit hits wall as Leipzig reject opening bid

Liverpool have seen an £87m opening bid for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande rejected, with the German club holding out for closer to £100m — or potentially £112m — for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.

Football Jun 22

Muller urges Bayern to sign £43m World Cup star also targeted by Manchester United

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has publicly called on his former club to move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, who scored twice for Switzerland against Bosnia and Herzegovina — with Manchester United also credited with an interest in the 20-year-old.

Football Jun 22

Tonali stays at £100m as Neville urges Carrick to pursue Nmecha over Fernandes

Tottenham's £80m bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali has been rejected, with the Magpies valuing the Italian at £100m. Manchester United legend Gary Neville is now pushing Michael Carrick to target Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as a more attainable midfield option.

Football Jun 22

Salah scores on World Cup debut to edge Egypt's all-time scoring record

Mohamed Salah netted and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 at the 2026 World Cup, moving him to within one goal of the Pharaohs' all-time scoring record held by his own head coach.

Football Jun 22

Arsenal use Rice to lure Rogers as Newcastle reject Spurs' £80m Tonali bid

Arsenal are reportedly deploying Declan Rice's influence at the World Cup to convince Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers to join for around £85m, while Newcastle have rejected an £80m Tottenham bid for Sandro Tonali — a player Arsenal also hold interest in.

Football Jun 22

Felix Nmecha's World Cup form puts Man United and Liverpool on alert at £52m

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has contributed to three goals for Germany at the World Cup and is reportedly open to a Premier League return, with Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid all tracking the 25-year-old at around £52m.

Football Jun 21

Nicky Butt backs Manchester United's £50m pursuit of in-form Summerville after World Cup brace

Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has urged the club to sign West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, who has scored twice in two games for the Netherlands at the World Cup. West Ham are expected to demand around £50m for the 24-year-old.

Football Jun 21

Inter Miami face £750,000 discovery rights bill to sign Casemiro despite free-agent status

Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United as a free agent this summer, but Inter Miami could still owe LA Galaxy £750,000 in compensation due to an MLS discovery rights dispute triggered after Galaxy registered interest in the Brazilian midfielder first.

Football Jun 21

Leipzig reject €100m Liverpool bid for Diomandé as PSG faces transfer auction

After another decisive performance with Ivory Coast at the World Cup, Yan Diomandé is attracting major interest. Leipzig has rejected a €100 million offer from Liverpool, setting the bar very high for PSG and other suitors.

Football Jun 21

Liverpool reject Inter's second £21m bid for Curtis Jones, £14m short of asking price

Liverpool have turned down a second offer from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones, with the Serie A club's £21m bid falling well short of the Reds' £35m valuation. Sporting director Richard Hughes is said to have little appetite for further talks after Inter indicated they would not exceed £21.7m.

Football Jun 21