Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Dorgu's wing form forces Manchester United to rethink their left-flank transfer strategy
Patrick Dorgu scored in three consecutive games to end the season, including a stunning strike at Arsenal, and his versatility now shapes which type of left-sided player Manchester United pursue this summer.
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Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year deal after nine years at Manchester City
Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid following his departure from Manchester City, where the Portuguese midfielder spent nine years and won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and numerous domestic cups.
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Argentina tighthead Eduardo Bello leads Ulster's triple signing ahead of new URC season
Ulster have announced three new signings, headlined by 26-cap Argentina tighthead Eduardo Bello, who joins on a one-year deal from Newcastle Red Bulls. Irish-qualified prop Keynan Knox and Connacht back-three player Chay Mullins complete the recruitment drive.
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Rashford blocked from joining City or Liverpool as United plan showdown talks
Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United for showdown talks after his permanent move to Barcelona collapsed. United have blocked him from joining Manchester City or Liverpool, while Arsenal have cooled on a deal.
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Tottenham prepare £100m bid to lure Sandro Tonali from Newcastle despite no European football
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi is driving efforts to sign Newcastle's Sandro Tonali in a deal worth up to £100m, with Arsenal and Manchester City also in the running for the Italy international.
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Barcelona Refuses to Trigger Rashford Option, Winger Forced to Return to Manchester United
Barcelona's purchase option on Marcus Rashford has expired without being exercised, sending the 28-year-old winger back to Manchester United. The Catalan club prefers to invest heavily in Anthony Gordon rather than spend the €30 million stipulated in Rashford's contract.
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Blues sign Wallaby winger Darby Lancaster ahead of Jason Holland era
The Blues have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old winger Darby Lancaster from the Western Force for the 2027 Super Rugby season. The one-Test Wallaby joins Auckland seeking to develop under incoming head coach Jason Holland.
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Man United target Felix Nmecha in £61m move as Mourinho's Real Madrid rival for Germany midfielder
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, with a £61m fee reported. The Germany international's World Cup form has attracted rival interest from Real Madrid, where José Mourinho is said to be a keen admirer.
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Seven players out and three more at risk as United's summer rebuild gathers pace
Manchester United have already released or sold seven players this summer, with Marcus Rashford, Andre Onana and one other first-team regular also facing uncertain futures under new permanent manager Michael Carrick.
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Chevalier set to leave, Safonov as starter: PSG completely overhauls goalkeeper position
Lucas Chevalier appears to have no future at PSG according to L'Équipe, which could push the club to recruit a new goalkeeper. Matveï Safonov has established himself as the starter, while Renato Marin could be sent out on loan to gain playing time.
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How Arsenal's £92m deadline-day collapse denied Sanchez his move to Manchester City
In the summer of 2017, Arsenal agreed to sell Alexis Sanchez to Manchester City but could not finalise a £92m deal for Thomas Lemar in time, collapsing the transfer on deadline day and altering the careers of all involved.
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Nunez admits he misses Liverpool as Man Utd block Rashford move to Anfield
Darwin Nunez has revealed he still misses Liverpool after his move to Al-Hilal, while Manchester United have blocked the Reds from pursuing Marcus Rashford, who is available to rival clubs for £40m.
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Gvardiol signs contract extension to stay at Manchester City until 2031
Joško Gvardiol is set to extend his Manchester City contract until 2031, ending speculation over a summer move to Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. The 24-year-old Croatia defender's renewal hands incoming manager Enzo Maresca a significant defensive boost.
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Rashford and Onana exits stall, leaving United facing £23m wage burden
Manchester United risk carrying £23m in unwanted wages over the next 12 months if they fail to sell Marcus Rashford and André Onana this summer. Barcelona's option to buy Rashford has already expired, while Trabzonspor's move for Onana is yet to be confirmed.
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Manchester United eye £130m double raid on West Ham and Bundesliga for World Cup stars
Manchester United are targeting West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville and Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen his squad this summer, with the pair impressing at the World Cup in North America.
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Nico Paz refuses to leave Como and turns down Real Madrid this summer
Despite a buyback clause in his contract, Nico Paz has informed Real Madrid that he wishes to remain at Como next season. The 21-year-old Argentine, who scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists this season, wants playing time guarantees that Madrid cannot offer him.
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Arsenal target Tottenham academy star Upson as £100m Tonali race heats up
Arsenal are pursuing Tottenham's out-of-contract defender Elijah Upson, son of former Gunner Matthew Upson, while Spurs have also entered the race to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, valued at up to £100 million.
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Barcelona's snub forces Manchester United to demand permanent Rashford deal this summer
Barcelona allowed the £26m purchase option in Marcus Rashford's loan deal to expire, leaving Manchester United back at square one. The club has now ruled out another loan, insisting on a permanent transfer to avoid repeating the costly Jadon Sancho saga.
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Croatia boss tells Vuskovic to leave Tottenham after Brighton's £35m bid rejected
Zlatko Dalic has publicly urged Luka Vuskovic to find a club where he can start regularly, after Brighton had a second bid — worth up to £35m — turned down by Tottenham for the 19-year-old centre-back.
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Western Force sign Sevens star Aden Ekanayake ahead of 2027 Super Rugby season
Western Force have secured 21-year-old Aden Ekanayake from the Australia Sevens program, with the Junior Player of the Year award winner making the switch to 15s ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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