Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Juventus Makes Hojbjerg Their Priority to Close Out the Summer Window
Pushed out by Marseille due to his €500,000 monthly salary, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is now in Juventus Turin's sights, with the Italian club making him their priority before the market closes Tuesday evening.
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Lawes, Marchant and Lozowski handed Sale Sharks debuts in PREM Rugby Cup opener against Bath
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has named a full-strength side for Sunday's PREM Rugby Cup home fixture against Bath, handing first appearances to England internationals Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant and Alex Lozowski.
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Real Madrid Snatch Sergio Martinez from Racing Santander for €3M
Real Madrid have officially confirmed the transfer of 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez from Racing Santander for 3 million euros. The player, who was also targeted by Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, will initially join Real Madrid Castilla.
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Manchester United loan teenager Jayce Fitzgerald to Rotherham as deadline day nears
Manchester United have confirmed that 19-year-old midfielder Jayce Fitzgerald has joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan, becoming the third United academy player to head to the South Yorkshire club in recent seasons.
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Everton open talks with Monaco over Balogun as Richarlison and Grealish deals also advance
Everton are in talks with Monaco over USA striker Folarin Balogun as they pursue a sweeping attacking overhaul in the final 36 hours of the transfer window, with Richarlison's return from Tottenham and Jack Grealish's second loan from Manchester City also in progress.
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Juventus eye Newcastle's Woltemade on loan as Zirkzee and Alvarez deals reshape striker market
Juventus have made contact with Newcastle over a season-long loan for Nick Woltemade, 24, with the move linked to a chain involving Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United and Julian Alvarez at Atletico Madrid.
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Paixao finally retained by OM after rejecting Sunderland's €40m offer
Brazilian winger Igor Paixao was expected to leave Marseille earlier this week, but should now remain at the club. OM rejected a €40 million proposal from Sunderland, and head coach Bruno Genesio wants to keep his player.
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OM agree deal with Ndombélé, a risky gamble on eve of transfer window closure
Olympique de Marseille have reportedly reached an agreement with Tanguy Ndombélé, a 29-year-old French international who has been without a club since leaving Nice on a free transfer on July 1st.
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Youssouf Fofana leaves AC Milan to join Lyon on loan with option to buy
Having fallen out of favour at AC Milan, French international Youssouf Fofana (25 caps) is set to sign for Olympique Lyonnais on a loan deal with an option to buy, according to Sky Italia.
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Van Dijk tops £163m wage bill as Iraola eyes Gakpo and Chiesa exits before deadline
Liverpool's total wage bill stands at around £163m, with Virgil van Dijk the club's highest earner at £350,000 per week. Manager Andoni Iraola is weighing moves to trim costs, with Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa among those who could depart before the transfer deadline.
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Lyon set to sign Youssouf Fofana on loan from AC Milan
Olympique Lyonnais are on the verge of completing the loan signing of Youssouf Fofana, a 27-year-old French international midfielder under contract with AC Milan. The club is awaiting final confirmation from the player.
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Defeat at Monaco, Injuries Piling Up: Marseille in Crisis by Matchday Two
Beaten 2-0 at Monaco on Sunday with three additional injuries and no reinforcements expected, Marseille are raising serious concerns. Consultant Walid Acherchour fears a catastrophic season comparable to Nice's last year.
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Berrada signals Rashford is staying at United after Barcelona loan return
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has publicly welcomed Marcus Rashford back into the fold, with manager Michael Carrick adding praise after the forward's strong showing in a 5-2 win over Ipswich Town.
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Carrick admits United may miss out on left-back as deadline day looms with five deals in play
Manchester United face a race against Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline with a left-back still unsigned despite a summer-long search. Manager Michael Carrick has tempered expectations after the 5-2 win over Ipswich, with targets including Alejandro Balde and David Raum looking increasingly unlikely.
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Man City in crunch talks for Enzo Fernandez as Grealish edges closer to exit
Manchester City are pursuing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a deal that would surpass their £116m club-record signing of Elliot Anderson, while Jack Grealish looks increasingly likely to leave on loan before Tuesday's deadline.
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Barcola seals £106m Liverpool move as Gakpo heads to City in shock swap
Bradley Barcola has agreed a £106m move from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool, with the deal potentially rising to £123m. The transfer is expected to trigger Cody Gakpo's shock departure to Manchester City, with Arsenal also eyeing a late push for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez.
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Berrada signals United want to keep Rashford after Barcelona loan return
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has publicly backed Marcus Rashford's future at Old Trafford after the forward returned from a loan spell at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists but was not signed permanently.
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United's left-back pursuit in final two days could determine Shaw's future at Old Trafford
With the transfer window closing in two days, Manchester United are pressing to sign a left-back to cover Luke Shaw. Their choice of target — whether a proven starter or a deputy — will directly affect Shaw's contract situation and the club's attacking plans for next summer.
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Mahrez without offers and free: Turkish and Emirati paths evaporate
Announced at Çorum FK and Al-Wahda, Riyad Mahrez has in reality received no concrete proposal from either club. At 34 years old, the Algerian international remains free of any contract since his departure from Al-Ahli this summer.
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Saha claims Osimhen is 'waiting' for United move as Collyer seals £3m West Brom switch
Louis Saha insists Victor Osimhen is keen on a move to Old Trafford despite interest from Arsenal and Spurs, while Toby Collyer has completed a permanent £3m transfer to West Bromwich Albion.
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