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Muller urges Bayern to hijack Man United's pursuit of £43m Freiburg midfielder Manzambi

Thomas Muller has publicly called on Bayern Munich to sign Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, a 20-year-old midfielder linked with Manchester United, after the Switzerland international scored twice against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the World Cup.

Football Jun 21

Olympic Sevens medallist Chay Mullins signs one-year deal with Ulster

Chay Mullins, who represented Ireland at the 2024 Paris Olympics and won a Sevens World Cup bronze in 2022, has signed a one-year contract with Ulster after one season at Connacht.

Rugby Jun 21

Bergvall pushes for Tottenham exit as Spurs chase Tonali and Mateus Fernandes

Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave this summer, just two years after joining from Djurgarden for £8.5m. The 20-year-old Sweden international, valued at around £52m, is seeking a new challenge while Spurs simultaneously pursue Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jun 21

Bouaddi impresses at World Cup, Real Madrid ready to spend over €70M for Lille midfielder

A revelation of the 2026 World Cup with Morocco, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has caught Real Madrid's attention. Olivier Giroud estimates his transfer fee above €60–70 million.

Football Jun 21

Liverpool reject Inter Milan's £21m bid for Curtis Jones, valuing midfielder at £40m

Liverpool have turned down a second offer from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones, with the Serie A champions' £21m bid falling well short of Liverpool's £40m valuation. Jones is out of contract next summer, leaving the club at risk of losing him for free.

Football Jun 21

Makhachev warns UFC move would halve Nurmagomedov's PFL salary

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes teammate Usman Nurmagomedov would take a significant pay cut — roughly half his current earnings — if he leaves the PFL for the UFC, though he still thinks the move is worth it for the quality of opposition.

MMA Jun 21

Atletico Madrid pursue Aleix García for third time with €25m Leverkusen bid

Atletico Madrid have revived their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García for a third time, with director Mateu Alemany targeting a €25m deal after failed approaches in the summer and January windows.

Football Jun 21

United eye Dortmund's Nmecha as £100m Mateus Fernandes alternative emerges

Manchester United are pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes but face a potential £100m asking price. Reports from Germany suggest Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has emerged as a fallback option, with director of football Jason Wilcox holding first-hand knowledge of the 25-year-old from their shared time at Manchester City's academy.

Football Jun 21

Chelsea dismiss Wirtz transfer talk despite Alonso's history with Liverpool star

Chelsea have rubbished reports they are monitoring Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz, shutting down speculation of a reunion with new manager Xabi Alonso, who coached the German at Bayer Leverkusen.

Football Jun 21

Real Madrid denies any contact with Olise to protect itself from FIFA regulations

Real Madrid has issued an unusual statement denying any contact, direct or indirect, with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The move is driven by FIFA transfer regulations governing approaches to players under contract, though it does not necessarily close the door on the matter.

Football Jun 21

Real Madrid deny Olise contact but analysts say the door stays open

Real Madrid have officially denied making contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise or his representatives, but analysts note the statement rules out tapping-up rather than future pursuit — and Bayern's hierarchy insist their 2030-contracted star is not for sale.

Football Jun 21

Malang Sarr too expensive: OM's defensive target slips away

As Olympique de Marseille prepares for a possible departure of Nayef Aguerd, hampered by injuries, the Malang Sarr option appears compromised: the former Chelsea player's salary demands exceed the club's capacity.

Football Jun 21

Tottenham rule out Greenwood move as United's sell-on clause looms over £47m Marseille exit

Tottenham have confirmed they will not pursue Mason Greenwood despite his prolific form at Marseille, where he has scored 48 goals in 81 appearances. Manchester United hold a sell-on clause that would earn them a significant fee if the 24-year-old moves on this summer.

Football Jun 21

Newcastle reject Tottenham's £80m Tonali bid as Man City weigh £100m move

Tottenham have had an £80 million offer for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali turned down, with the club holding firm on a £100 million asking price. Manchester City are also monitoring the 26-year-old Italy international as a separate target alongside Elliot Anderson.

Football Jun 21

Verratti fined for administrative violations at Pescara

Italy's National Federal Court has sanctioned Marco Verratti, his wife Jessica Aidi and Pescara president Daniele Sebastiani for failing to meet transparency obligations linked to the former PSG midfielder's entry into the club's shareholding.

Football Jun 21

Summerville's World Cup brilliance could push his £50m price beyond Manchester United's reach

Crysencio Summerville has scored twice and added an assist in his first two appearances for the Netherlands at the World Cup, with PSG now entering the race and West Ham free to drive up his asking price beyond the £50m figure already in circulation.

Football Jun 21

Summerville's World Cup form pushes price tag beyond £50m and alerts PSG

Crysencio Summerville has scored twice and added an assist in his first two World Cup appearances for the Netherlands, prompting West Ham to raise their asking price above £50m and attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain alongside Manchester United.

Football Jun 21

Man United's top targets Anderson and Diomande set to join City and Liverpool instead

Manchester United identified Elliot Anderson and Yan Diomande as priority targets ahead of the summer window, but both players are now heading to rivals after City bid £121m for the Nottingham Forest midfielder and Liverpool close in on the 19-year-old Leipzig winger.

Football Jun 21

Ederson move 'almost all sorted' as Spurs hijack United's Mateus Fernandes pursuit

Manchester United's first signing of the Michael Carrick era appears imminent after Atalanta midfielder Ederson confirmed his £35m move is 'practically almost all sorted', while Tottenham have emerged as serious rivals for primary midfield target Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jun 21

Elliott targets Liverpool revival after Iraola vows to treat every player as a new signing

Harvey Elliott is working with a private performance coach ahead of pre-season after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa, where he made just four Premier League appearances. New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has declared every player starts with a clean slate.

Football Jun 21