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Ederson says Man United move is 'almost all sorted' after World Cup debut with Brazil

Atalanta midfielder Ederson has confirmed his transfer to Manchester United is nearly complete, telling Tuttosport the deal is 'practically almost all sorted' days after making his World Cup debut for Brazil against Haiti.

Football Jun 20

Aguerd ready to leave OM ten months after arrival thanks to €15m clause

Signed for €23 million in September 2024, Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd could already leave Marseille. A clause inserted in his contract allows him to depart this summer for €15 million.

Football Jun 20

Real Madrid deny any contact over £190m Olise as Bayern move to extend his contract

Real Madrid have officially denied holding any direct or indirect talks over a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, dismissing reports of a £190m bid. Bayern, meanwhile, are pushing to hand the 24-year-old a new deal to fend off outside interest.

Football Jun 20

Tottenham close to snatching Mateus Fernandes from under Manchester United's nose

Manchester United were considered frontrunners for West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, but Tottenham have moved sharply ahead in the race, with journalist Matteo Moretto reporting a deal for the 21-year-old is now 'very close'.

Football Jun 20

Grimaldo agrees Atlético Madrid terms as €25m bid falls short of Leverkusen's €30m demand

Alejandro Grimaldo has agreed personal terms with Atlético Madrid on a contract to 2029, but a €5m gap remains between Atlético's €25m offer and Bayer Leverkusen's €30m asking price.

Football Jun 20

Ederson confirms £35m Manchester United move is 'practically all sorted' after World Cup debut

Atalanta midfielder Ederson has declared his move to Manchester United is 'practically almost all sorted', with a £35m deal already agreed between the clubs. The Brazil international made his World Cup debut as a substitute in a 3-0 win over Haiti.

Football Jun 20

United's Fernandes fallback Nmecha sees asking price halved to £52m ahead of World Cup audition

Manchester United are targeting West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as their primary midfield signing, but Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha has emerged as a credible alternative after his asking price dropped from £104m to £52m.

Football Jun 20

Liverpool fear World Cup spotlight will inflate Yan Diomande's £104m price tag

Liverpool have already had a €100m bid rejected by RB Leipzig for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, their primary target to replace Mohamed Salah. Leipzig are now hoping a standout World Cup performance against Germany on Saturday drives his valuation even higher.

Football Jun 20

Kang-In Lee set to leave PSG for Atlético Madrid for €25m

According to Fabrizio Romano, a personal agreement between Kang-In Lee and Atlético Madrid is increasingly close. PSG could sell the South Korean international for around €25 million this summer.

Football Jun 20

Casemiro agrees Inter Miami move as Brazilian media savage his World Cup displays

Casemiro has reached a verbal agreement to join Inter Miami, according to Fabrizio Romano, hours after five of eight Brazilian pundits named the former Manchester United midfielder as Brazil's worst performer in their 3-0 win over Haiti.

Football Jun 20

Vargas's World Cup cameo against South Korea reaffirms Atletico Madrid's faith in $7m signing

Obed Vargas came off the bench to play 20 minutes against South Korea at the 2026 World Cup, nearly scoring and shifting the game's momentum — enough to strengthen Atletico Madrid's conviction that the 20-year-old Mexican midfielder is ready to deliver now.

Football Jun 20

Domenech calls for abolition of transfers after €300M rumors surrounding Olise

Targeted by PSG and Real Madrid, Michael Olise could become the most expensive player in history. Former France manager Raymond Domenech has lashed out against a system he deems out of control.

Football Jun 20

Ronaldinho signs with Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC at 46 — but won't play

Ronaldinho has agreed a deal with Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC, but the 46-year-old will not feature in competitive matches. The Brazil legend's role is purely promotional, with an official unveiling planned in Miami next week.

Football Jun 20

Manchester City close to £10m Chelsea settlement that will finally land Enzo Maresca

Manchester City are nearing a financial settlement with Chelsea, believed to be around £10m, that will clear the way for Enzo Maresca to be appointed as Pep Guardiola's successor — almost a month after the Spaniard's departure.

Football Jun 20

Leipzig Rejects Liverpool's €100M Bid for Diomandé, PSG Remains in Contention

RB Leipzig has rejected Liverpool's €100 million offer (including bonuses) for 19-year-old Yan Diomandé. PSG, which has the financial resources, remains in the race to sign the Ivorian winger.

Football Jun 20

Rebuffed by Julián Álvarez, Real Madrid targets Michael Olise as next galáctico

Florentino Pérez, re-elected as Real Madrid president, has not abandoned plans to recruit a star after the Julián Álvarez deal fell through. Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has emerged as the most serious target, with Mbappé acting as an unofficial emissary.

Football Jun 20

Newcastle target five right-backs as Livramento injury exposes squad gap

Tino Livramento's calf injury and withdrawal from England's World Cup squad has forced Newcastle to accelerate their search for a right-back, with targets ranging from free agent Oscar Mingueza to £25m-rated Guela Doue.

Football Jun 20

Premier League grant Man Utd request to open 2026-27 season away as Old Trafford gets new pitch

Manchester United will begin the 2026-27 Premier League season away at Hull City on August 22, after the league approved their request to delay a home opener while Old Trafford's pitch is relaid for the first time in 14 years.

Football Jun 20

Man Utd go all in for Fernandes as West Ham demand £80m for relegated midfielder

Manchester United are pushing hard to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder reportedly keen on the move. West Ham's £80m asking price remains the key obstacle, with Arsenal, Real Madrid and PSG also in the running.

Football Jun 20

Echeverri faces another loan exit after struggling at Leverkusen and Girona

Claudio Echeverri, who made his Manchester City debut in last year's FA Cup final, is likely heading for a third loan spell after failing to nail down a starting role at Bayer Leverkusen or Girona and missing out on Argentina's World Cup squad.

Football Jun 20