Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Edu departs Nottingham Forest after failed transfers and fractured relationships end his tenure
Edu has left his role as Nottingham Forest's Global Head of Football after less than two years, with a string of underwhelming transfer decisions and a deteriorating relationship with key staff members proving his undoing at the City Ground.
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Benzema to Lyon this summer: sporting director confirms the deal was unfeasible
Matthieu Louis-Jean, sporting director of Olympique Lyonnais, acknowledged at a press conference that contact with an intermediary had taken place over the summer regarding Karim Benzema, before ruling out any concrete follow-up due to his contractual situation.
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Man United turn attention to £39m Dortmund left-back after Hall pursuit ends
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund's Daniel Svensson ahead of the January transfer window, having failed to sign a left-back in the summer. Newcastle's Lewis Hall and Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly were both pursued but unavailable.
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Berta's tunnel chat with Joao Pedro fuels Arsenal transfer interest after Chelsea win
Arsenal fans have seized on footage of sporting director Andrea Berta speaking with Chelsea's Joao Pedro after the Gunners' 2-1 Premier League victory at the Emirates on Sunday, reigniting speculation over a potential move for the Brazilian.
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Vicario confirms Spurs dressing room 'not aligned' after £-saving exit to Juventus
Guglielmo Vicario has spoken candidly about Tottenham's turbulent 2024-25 season, admitting the squad was not pulling in the same direction as the club narrowly avoided relegation before his summer move to Juventus.
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Free-agent Sancho in talks with two Premier League clubs as Dortmund return also circles
Jadon Sancho, released by Manchester United this summer after a five-year spell that yielded just 12 goals, is reportedly in discussions with at least two unnamed Premier League clubs, while Borussia Dortmund are also weighing a third stint with the winger.
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Martinez and Garnacho keep swapping clubs without ever sharing a Premier League pitch
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez has repeatedly praised Argentina team-mate Alejandro Garnacho, yet the pair have never played together domestically — swapping clubs in opposite directions across consecutive summers.
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Lyon confirms contact with Benzema this summer, but obstacles blocked his return
Olympique Lyonnais sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean acknowledged on Monday that an intermediary had approached Karim Benzema's entourage during the summer transfer window, but discussions never progressed beyond an initial contact.
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McManaman backs injury-plagued Alexander-Arnold to finally shine at Real Madrid
Steve McManaman believes Trent Alexander-Arnold's two separate injuries last season held back his debut year at Real Madrid, but insists the England defender is now settled and ready to deliver — potentially as an emergency midfielder amid a midfield crisis.
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Vicario praises De Zerbi as 'man of his word' after loan exit to Juventus
Guglielmo Vicario has spoken warmly about Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi despite leaving the club on loan to Juventus in August, saying De Zerbi supported his move after a hernia injury cost him his place to Antonin Kinsky.
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Balerdi stuns Atalanta on Roma debut, compared to Nesta
Leonardo Balerdi made a decisive impact on his Roma debut on Saturday, coming off the bench in the 67th minute to help overturn a 1-0 deficit against Atalanta in a 2-1 Serie A victory. Italian observers credited the Argentine defender with turning the match, with some comparing him to Alessandro Nesta.
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Hamann names Kvaratskhelia world's best player ahead of Ballon d'Or nominees
On the eve of the announcement of the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has publicly crowned PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the world's best player, placing Paris "a notch above" its Champions League rivals.
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Richard Hughes lands Al-Hilal sporting director role days after leaving Liverpool
Richard Hughes has been appointed sporting director at Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal, just days after stepping down from the same role at Liverpool following a turbulent second season at Anfield.
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Atlético's replacement hunt holds key to Sørloth move as United circle
Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Atlético Madrid striker Alexander Sørloth, with the 30-year-old open to leaving. Any deal hinges on Atlético securing a suitable replacement before the transfer window closes.
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Bayern's €250m release clause ends Liverpool's pursuit of Michael Olise
Bayern Munich are set to hand Michael Olise a contract extension featuring a release clause of up to €250 million, effectively ruling Liverpool out of any move for the France international.
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Stéphane Richard warns: OM's austerity drive is far from over
Despite eleven departures and a 30–35% reduction in the wage bill, Olympique de Marseille's president warns the club is not yet out of trouble ahead of a crucial DNCG review in three months.
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Havertz scores again against Chelsea as Cole slams £65m sale: 'It's got to stop happening'
Kai Havertz netted his fourth goal against Chelsea as Arsenal came from behind to beat their London rivals at the Emirates, prompting former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole to publicly condemn the club's decision to sell him.
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Vardy signs for Burnley six years after silencing their fans with a goal against them
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a one-year deal as a free agent, reuniting him with the supporters who chanted about his wife Rebekah in 2019 — a taunt he answered by scoring and cupping his ears at the away end.
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Shearer warns Maresca faces sack pressure as City's 115-charge spending draws scrutiny
Alan Shearer has said Enzo Maresca will face enormous pressure if Manchester City fail to win the Premier League title, while also admitting he cannot understand how the club continue to spend heavily amid 115 alleged rule-breach charges.
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Man United make initial contact with Dortmund over £86m Nmecha despite stacked midfield
Manchester United have held early talks with Borussia Dortmund over Felix Nmecha, just days after the summer window closed. The Germany international is valued at £86m and is contracted to Dortmund until 2030.
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