Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Mourinho's admiration for Mateus Fernandes complicates Man United's £80m pursuit
Manchester United are preparing a bid for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, but face competition from Real Madrid, whose newly appointed manager Jose Mourinho holds the 21-year-old in high regard.
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Nico Paz tells Real Madrid he wants another season at Como as Mourinho closes door
Nico Paz has informed Real Madrid he wants to remain at Como 1907 for a further season, reversing what had been widely reported as a near-certain return to the Bernabéu. José Mourinho's inability to guarantee regular minutes and Como's Champions League qualification are understood to have driven the 21-year-old's decision.
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Rashford's Barcelona return hinges on Raphinha's potential Saudi exit this summer
Marcus Rashford could yet secure a permanent move to Barcelona after the club declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, with Al-Hilal now pursuing Raphinha in a deal that may prompt the Catalans to reopen talks with Manchester United.
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Greenwood agrees Roma move as Man Utd face rival bid for Summerville
Mason Greenwood has reportedly agreed personal terms on a permanent move to Roma after a 26-goal season at Marseille. The deal carries a financial sting for Manchester United, who hold a 40 per cent sell-on clause from his £26m departure in 2024.
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Manchester United target Summerville and Fernandes in double West Ham raid
Manchester United are weighing a double swoop on relegated West Ham, with winger Crysencio Summerville and midfielder Mateus Fernandes both identified as summer targets as the club reshapes its squad.
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Liverpool's failure to include buy-back clause in Kelleher sale leaves Iraola short of goalkeeper options
Liverpool sold Caoimhin Kelleher to Brentford for an initial £12.5m last summer without securing a buy-back clause, a decision that now complicates new head coach Andoni Iraola's plans as Alisson's long-term future at Anfield grows uncertain.
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After Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid target Bastoni for €70m
Real Madrid has officially confirmed the arrival of Bernardo Silva and is now targeting Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, valued at €70 million according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Raphinha's potential Al-Hilal move reopens Barcelona door for Rashford
Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent Barcelona move appeared dead after the club let their £26m option expire and signed Anthony Gordon instead. But reported Saudi interest in Raphinha could force the Catalans to revisit a deal for the Manchester United winger.
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Hearts drawn against Sturm Graz as manager and transfer turmoil deepen Champions League challenge
Heart of Midlothian will begin their Champions League qualifying campaign against Sturm Graz in Austria in July, facing three demanding rounds — all while losing star striker Lawrence Shankland to Rangers and potentially their manager Derek McInnes.
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Scarlets release South African flanker Jarrod Taylor after 44 appearances
Jarrod Taylor has departed the Scarlets at the end of his contract following two and a half years with the Welsh region. Interim director of rugby Nigel Davies cited squad balance and the management of overseas positions as the key factors behind the decision.
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Atletico president sets £431m release clause as only route to Julian Alvarez amid Arsenal interest
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has made clear that Julian Alvarez will only leave the Spanish club if his £431m (€500m) release clause is met, with Arsenal among the sides linked to the Argentina striker this summer.
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Greenwood agrees Roma move as Man United's Summerville pursuit faces Italian rival
Mason Greenwood has reportedly agreed personal terms with Roma on a permanent transfer from Marseille, while the Serie A club are also chasing West Ham's Crysencio Summerville — a target Manchester United have already approached.
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Xabi Alonso targets £51m Porto goalkeeper Chelsea need after United passed
Newly appointed Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is monitoring Porto captain Diogo Costa as a priority signing. The Portugal international, valued at £51m, was previously a serious Manchester United target before the club opted for André Onana.
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Amorim's AC Milan move could offer Mason Mount an escape from United exile
Ruben Amorim has been appointed AC Milan head coach, and his admiration for Mason Mount — a player squeezed out of Manchester United's plans under Michael Carrick — makes the Italian giants a plausible destination for the England midfielder.
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Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on free transfer after nine trophy-laden years at Man City
Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid after leaving Manchester City as a free agent. The 31-year-old Portugal international won 20 trophies at the Etihad, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
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West Ham demand £45m for Summerville as Man United emerge as frontrunners in summer race
West Ham have no intention of rushing a sale of Crysencio Summerville despite their Championship relegation, insisting it will take around £45m to open talks. Man United are leading the chase after the winger's eye-catching World Cup performances.
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Gyökeres vs Alvarez: Arsenal-Atlético swap deal announced in Spain, but player refuses
According to Spanish journalist Jordi Jota, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid have reached a deal involving Viktor Gyökeres and €50 million for Julian Alvarez. Problem: the Argentine only wants to leave Madrid for FC Barcelona.
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Arsenal and Real Madrid circle Sporting's Fresneda, the defender Amorim could not unlock
Ivan Fresneda, the 21-year-old right-back who barely featured under Ruben Amorim at Sporting, has transformed into a key player under successor Rui Borges — prompting reported interest from Arsenal and Real Madrid, with Sporting now insisting he is untouchable.
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Alan Smith backs Arsenal to sell Martinelli, Jesus and White in summer title-winning squad overhaul
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has backed the club to offload Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White this summer, while urging Mikel Arteta to retain Leandro Trossard as the Premier League champions reshape their squad.
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Lyon sell Afonso Moreira to Bayer Leverkusen for €32 million
Signed from Sporting Portugal for €2 million, Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira joins Bayer Leverkusen for €32 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. A €30 million profit that comes at a crucial time for Lyon's finances.
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