Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Hojbjerg in Atalanta's sights, OM ready to let midfielder leave
According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Atalanta Bergamo has made Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg its summer priority. OM, forced to sell this summer, would not rule out his departure in the event of a satisfactory offer.
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Amorim eyes Ugarte reunion at Milan as United seek £30m for struggling midfielder
AC Milan are in talks to sign Manuel Ugarte from Manchester United this summer, with new Milan head coach Ruben Amorim keen to reunite with the Uruguayan he previously managed at Sporting. United paid £42m for Ugarte in 2024 but are now willing to sell for around £30m.
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Rashford faces Man Utd showdown talks after Barcelona deal collapses and rivals blocked
Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United for talks over his future after Barcelona opted against a permanent deal. United have blocked moves to Manchester City and Liverpool, and are demanding £40m for the 28-year-old.
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Mourinho targets Ruben Dias in £80m Real Madrid move as City vow to resist
Jose Mourinho has identified Ruben Dias as a primary defensive target for Real Madrid this summer, with the Spanish club growing confident of prising the Portuguese centre-back away from Manchester City in an £80m deal.
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Mourinho does not consider Tchouameni untouchable at Real Madrid
According to journalist Ramon Alvarez, José Mourinho plans to build his midfield around Bellingham and Valverde, relegating Tchouameni to a secondary role. The 26-year-old French international, who was an undisputed starter last season, could see his status change.
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Tottenham seal £52m Van Hecke signing as De Zerbi reunites with Brighton defender
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £52 million fee with Brighton for Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, according to David Ornstein. The 26-year-old will reunite with head coach Roberto De Zerbi, under whom he played at the Amex Stadium between 2022 and 2024.
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Nacewa 'absolutely surprised' Leinster released all-time top try-scorer Lowe before URC Final
Leinster legend Isa Nacewa has admitted he is surprised the club did not retain James Lowe, their all-time leading try-scorer, who will leave for Japan after Friday's URC Grand Final against the Bulls at Croke Park.
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Tottenham agree £52m deal for Brighton's Van Hecke as De Zerbi rebuilds battered defence
Tottenham Hotspur have reached a £52 million agreement with Brighton for Dutch centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, their third defensive signing of the summer as Roberto De Zerbi overhauls a backline that conceded 122 Premier League goals over the past two seasons.
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West Ham set £45m Summerville price tag as Man Utd lead chase after World Cup goal
West Ham have told suitors they will not accept a cut-price deal for Crysencio Summerville, valuing the winger at around £45m. Manchester United are now leading the pursuit after Tottenham and PSG also registered interest.
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Mourinho targets Ruben Dias in £80m swoop as Real Madrid grow confident of Bernabeu move
Jose Mourinho has identified Ruben Dias as a primary summer target in his second spell at Real Madrid, with Florentino Perez preparing an £80m opening bid despite Manchester City's determination to keep the Portuguese defender.
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AC Milan weigh £30m move for Ugarte as Amorim reunion offers United an exit
Manchester United are seeking around £30m for Manuel Ugarte, 18 months after paying PSG £42m for the Uruguayan midfielder. AC Milan, now managed by Ruben Amorim, are in talks with Ugarte's agent Jorge Mendes over a potential summer deal.
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Newcastle set £100m Tonali asking price as Man Utd rule out move and rivals circle
Newcastle United are bracing for a summer battle over Sandro Tonali, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City all showing interest. The Magpies have been quietly identifying replacements for months and will demand around £100m for the Italian midfielder.
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Arsenal agree personal terms with £43m Roma midfielder Manu Kone as Fernandes pursuit cools
Arsenal have reportedly settled personal terms with France World Cup midfielder Manu Kone, with Roma seeking £43m for the 23-year-old. The move appears to have pushed aside interest in Mateus Fernandes, while Sandro Tonali edges closer to Tottenham.
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Álvarez rules out Arsenal and PSG to push exclusively for Barcelona move
Julián Álvarez has told Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain he will not join them, with the Atlético Madrid forward's representatives focused solely on engineering a move to Barcelona this summer. The 26-year-old's €500m release clause and a significant gap between what Barcelona can spend and what Atlético will accept remain the central obstacles.
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Galatasaray shut down Atletico Madrid's move for Osimhen, leaving striker search open
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has firmly closed the door on Atletico Madrid's interest in Víctor Osimhen, declaring the Nigerian striker unavailable for transfer this summer and eliminating one of Los Colchoneros' contingency options up front.
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Arsenal lead Manchester United in £90m race to sign Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers
Arsenal are favourites to sign Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, with Manchester United also in pursuit. Aston Villa are understood to be demanding a fee in excess of £90 million for the 23-year-old, who has contributed 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season.
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60-cap France centre Gabrielle Vernier signs for Gloucester Hartpury ahead of 2026/27 season
Gabrielle Vernier, the 2023 Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship, will leave Blagnac Rugby after seven years to join three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury next season.
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Tuchel snubs Alexander-Arnold for Chalobah after Livramento's World Cup injury exit
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's World Cup squad with a calf injury, but Thomas Tuchel passed over Trent Alexander-Arnold in favour of Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, citing logistical concerns and his policy of not selecting players unlikely to feature.
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Scholes slams Man United's £10m 'All or Nothing' deal as 'anything worse' for players
Paul Scholes has criticised Manchester United's reported record-breaking deal with Prime Video for an 'All or Nothing' documentary series covering the 2026/27 season, warning it will pile extra pressure on manager Michael Carrick. Former team-mate Nicky Butt echoed the concern.
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Arsenal accelerate pursuit of Fresneda as City and Newcastle rival Gunners for Sporting full-back
Arsenal are weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon right-back Ivan Fresneda, a long-term target valued at €80 million whose form has flourished under Rui Borges after being sidelined by Ruben Amorim. Manchester City and Newcastle are also in the running.
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