Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Pérez ready to break Real Madrid's transfer record with €200m-plus bid for Olise
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is personally driving a pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise that could exceed €200m, surpassing all previous figures reported and potentially setting a new club record by a substantial margin.
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Ivory Coast striker Wahi denied entry to Canada amid match-fixing investigation
Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's World Cup clash with Germany in Toronto after being refused entry to Canada, one day after it emerged the 23-year-old Nice forward had been arrested over alleged match-fixing in Ligue 1.
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Rashford's World Cup goal for England leaves Barcelona regretting their transfer decision
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a late goal as England beat Croatia 4-2 at the 2026 World Cup, prompting Spanish media to question whether Barcelona made the wrong call by letting their loan option lapse in favour of signing Anthony Gordon.
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Liverpool trigger £34.5m release clause to sign Osasuna winger Victor Munoz as Iraola's first recruit
Liverpool have triggered Victor Munoz's release clause to sign the 22-year-old Osasuna and Spain winger for £34.5m. The deal, accelerated by new head coach Andoni Iraola, makes Munoz the first step in Liverpool's post-Salah forward line rebuild.
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Munster close in on Harrison and Brookes as McMillan reshapes squad for next season
Munster are set to sign Australian fly-half Will Harrison and Irish-qualified former England tighthead Kieran Brookes, bringing their summer recruitment to four new arrivals ahead of the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship campaign.
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Munoz signing puts Gakpo's Liverpool future in serious doubt under Iraola
Liverpool have agreed to trigger the €40m release clause in Osasuna winger Victor Munoz's contract, with the 22-year-old completing his medical and set to sign a six-year deal — a move that raises real questions over Cody Gakpo's place at the club.
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Mourinho makes Rodrygo available as Arsenal weigh up £80m Real Madrid forward
Jose Mourinho has signalled he will not stand in Rodrygo's way if the Brazilian seeks a move this summer, reopening a transfer door Arsenal explored seriously just 12 months ago. The winger, who scored only three times in 27 appearances last season, is valued at around £80 million.
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Rashford's World Cup goal for England deepens Barcelona's regret over Gordon signing
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score England's fourth in a 4-2 win over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, prompting Spanish media to question whether Barcelona chose the wrong Englishman after letting his loan option expire.
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Arsenal prepare bid to lure Bradley Barcola from PSG
The Gunners have identified the French winger from Paris Saint-Germain as their top priority for the summer transfer window and are preparing to submit a concrete offer, according to The Independent. Barcola is under contract with PSG until June 2028 and valued at €70 million.
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Konate joins Real Madrid on a free as Liverpool's summer exodus continues
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, with the France centre-back joining on a four-year deal until 2030 after his Liverpool contract expired. He is the third Premier League player in a week to move to the Bernabéu, following Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva.
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Cullen bids farewell to Lowe and Ioane as Leinster brace for URC Grand Final exodus
Leo Cullen has spoken candidly about the wave of departures from Leinster, including James Lowe, Rieko Ioane and Luke McGrath, insisting the club's 'grow your own' model will sustain them beyond Friday's URC Grand Final against the Bulls.
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Iraola beats Real Madrid and Man United to land Munoz in £34.5m Liverpool deal
Victor Munoz is set to become Andoni Iraola's first signing as Liverpool manager after the Reds triggered the 22-year-old Osasuna winger's release clause for £34.5m, fending off interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United, Bayer Leverkusen, and Barcelona.
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Bayern Munich close in on Nathaniel Brown as Manchester United miss out on 'monster'
Manchester United scouted Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown last season, but Bayern Munich appear set to win the race for the 23-year-old after he reportedly agreed personal terms on a five-year deal worth around £48 million.
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Victor Munoz Joins Liverpool for €40M, Real Madrid Pockets €25M
Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Spanish striker Victor Munoz, 21, from Osasuna for €40 million. Real Madrid, who hold 50% of the player's economic rights, will receive €25 million from the deal.
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Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate on free transfer after Liverpool opt against renewal
Real Madrid have officially confirmed the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool. The 27-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year deal at the Bernabéu, with the move finalised while Konate is on World Cup duty with France.
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Liverpool trigger £34m release clause to sign Osasuna winger Victor Munoz as Iraola's first recruit
Liverpool have activated the €40m release clause of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, with the 22-year-old set to sign a six-year deal at Anfield as the first arrival of the Andoni Iraola era. The Spain international completed his medical in Atalanta, where the national team are based for the World Cup.
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Rudiger hails £48m 'monster' Brown as Bayern close in and Man Utd miss out
Antonio Rudiger has praised Nathaniel Brown as a 'monster' on the pitch as the Eintracht Frankfurt full-back nears a £48m move to Bayern Munich, leaving Manchester United to pursue alternative left-back targets.
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Rashford upstages Gordon as Spanish media question Barcelona's £70m signing after Croatia rout
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score England's fourth goal against Croatia, overshadowing Barcelona's new £70m signing Anthony Gordon and prompting sharp criticism from Spanish outlets questioning whether the Catalan club signed the right player.
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Arsenal prepare Barcola bid as Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Victor Munoz
Arsenal are readying an offer for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, while Liverpool have swooped in to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna, triggering his £34m release clause and denying Newcastle a target they had already agreed a fee for.
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Iraola inherits a squad in flux as 12 players exit Liverpool with two more at risk
Liverpool have confirmed 12 departures this summer, headlined by Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate, with Curtis Jones and Federico Chiesa also potentially leaving as Andoni Iraola begins reshaping the squad.
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