Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Tottenham's dual pursuit of Tonali and Savinho could trigger £200m City transfer reshuffle
Tottenham have entered the race for both Sandro Tonali and Savinho, complicating Manchester City's summer midfield plans and potentially setting off a chain of moves involving Newcastle and keeper James Trafford.
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Manchester United target Fernandes as West Ham's relegation weakens their £85m asking price
Manchester United are pursuing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the Hammers' drop to the Championship significantly undermining their bargaining position despite owner Daniel Kretinsky's insistence that key players will not be sold.
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Tuchel calls up Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold after Livramento ruled out of World Cup
Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury, forcing England manager Thomas Tuchel to call up Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah as a replacement — passing over Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
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Juventus makes Brahim Diaz summer transfer priority amid World Cup
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus Turin is targeting Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid's forward, as a major priority for the summer transfer window. Direct contacts between the two parties are planned during the 2026 World Cup.
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Arsenal secure pre-contract for Northern Ireland teenager Blayney ahead of Liverpool
Arsenal have agreed a pre-contract with Larne goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, beating Liverpool to the Northern Ireland youth international. The 16-year-old will join the Gunners on professional terms when he turns 17 in November 2027.
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Trafford admits club No.1 status is key to England dream as City weigh £40m exit
James Trafford has acknowledged that playing as a first-choice goalkeeper is essential to his World Cup ambitions, with Manchester City reportedly valuing the 22-year-old at £40m after Gianluigi Donnarumma's arrival limited his opportunities.
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Gignac wants to extend with Tigres but still awaits response from club
Out of contract with Tigres UANL, André-Pierre Gignac has requested a one-year extension along with a management position, but the Mexican club has yet to make any proposal ten days before the season resumes.
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World Cup winner Rosie Galligan rejoins Harlequins for 2026/27 season
Rosie Galligan will return to the Twickenham Stoop for a second spell with Harlequins ahead of the 2026/27 season, reuniting with fiancée Marlie Packer after three seasons at Saracens.
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Arsenal target Elijah Upson on free transfer after Tottenham exit at 18
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Elijah Upson, the teenage son of former Gunners defender Matthew Upson, after the 18-year-old announced he will leave Tottenham on a free transfer when his contract expires this month.
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United reject Barcelona loan as Rashford option expires and Summerville move advances
Barcelona's £26m option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently expired at midnight on Monday, and Manchester United have ruled out a second loan deal. Meanwhile, United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at around £50m, as part of a potential double signing from the London club.
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Chelsea eye Real Madrid's Carreras to replace Cucurella, leaving United to rue early exit
Chelsea are targeting Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who has joined Madrid in a £51.7m deal. Carreras, 23, was released by Manchester United in 2024 without making a single competitive appearance.
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Man United already cashed in on Carreras — but Chelsea move would earn them nothing
Manchester United netted up to £7.5 million when Álvaro Carreras moved from Benfica to Real Madrid last summer, thanks to a 15% sell-on clause. A potential switch to Chelsea, however, would trigger no further windfall for the Old Trafford club.
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Barcelona let €30m Rashford option expire, forcing his return to Manchester United
Marcus Rashford's loan at Barcelona has ended after the club chose not to trigger their €30m purchase option, confirming the England forward's return to Manchester United. Any renewed interest from the Blaugrana will now require fresh negotiations, with United holding the stronger hand.
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Casemiro's Inter Miami move stalls as LA Galaxy demand £750,000 in discovery rights
Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer, but his proposed move to Inter Miami has hit an unexpected obstacle: LA Galaxy are demanding £750,000 in discovery rights after registering interest in the Brazilian first.
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Chelsea target Real Madrid's Carreras to fill Cucurella void after £51.7m sale
Chelsea are exploring a move for Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras after confirming the £51.7m sale of Marc Cucurella to the Spanish club. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reported to be a strong admirer of the 23-year-old Spaniard.
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Manchester United target Nmecha as £61m Dortmund release clause looms in 2027
Manchester United are tracking Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, after the Germany international impressed at the World Cup. Dortmund hold him on a contract until 2030, with a £61m release clause activating in summer 2027.
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Barcelona let £26m Rashford option expire, leaving Bayern Munich as likeliest destination
Barcelona's agreed option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United for £26 million expired at midnight on Monday. The La Liga club would now need to renegotiate a new fee, while Bayern Munich have emerged as an alternative suitor.
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Manchester United monitoring £50m Summerville for possible West Ham double deal
Manchester United are tracking West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville as a left-flank target, valued at around £50m, while also pursuing Hammers midfielder Mateus Fernandes — raising the prospect of a double transfer from the relegated club.
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Rashford's £40m release clause bars Liverpool and City but opens door to Premier League return
Marcus Rashford has a £40m release clause in his Manchester United contract that any club can trigger this summer — except Liverpool and Manchester City. Barcelona have opted against signing him permanently after his loan spell, leaving the 28-year-old's future unresolved.
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Cunha confirms he tried to persuade Casemiro to stay at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha has revealed he personally urged Casemiro to sign a new deal at Old Trafford before the Brazilian veteran departed at the end of his contract. United are now closing in on Atalanta's Ederson and West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as replacements.
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