Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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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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United rule out David Alaba signing as £80m Wharton prediction emerges
Manchester United have decided against pursuing free agent David Alaba, according to club correspondent Tyrone Marshall, while former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton will join United in an £80m move next summer.
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Liverpool eye internal candidates to replace Hughes as Gakpo handed new role under Iraola
Liverpool have begun searching for a new sporting director after Richard Hughes stepped down, with technical director Julian Ward among the internal candidates. Cody Gakpo is also set for a fresh role under Andoni Iraola following Alexander Isak's £125m arrival.
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Mikel tips Manchester United to win £80m Adam Wharton race as Alaba move ruled out
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Manchester United will sign Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton next summer, while a move for free agent David Alaba has been ruled out by the club.
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Ndiaye reveals he snubbed Tottenham for City to chase Champions League glory
Iliman Ndiaye has explained why he chose Manchester City over Tottenham in a chaotic deadline-day transfer, saying the chance to play Champions League football at one of the world's best clubs was always his priority.
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Haaland backs Arsenal as title rivals but warns City's rebuild is far from over
Erling Haaland has acknowledged Arsenal's strength heading into the new Premier League season while insisting Manchester City are still in a rebuilding phase following sweeping summer changes, including the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
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Free from Wydad, Ziyech signs with Botafogo to boost Brazilian champions
Hakim Ziyech, 33, and 64-time Morocco international, has agreed a contract with Botafogo running until December 2028. The former Ajax and Chelsea player is expected in Rio de Janeiro early next week.
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Ndiaye reveals Champions League ambition drove his £60m snub of Tottenham for City
Iliman Ndiaye has explained why he rejected Tottenham to complete a £60m move to Manchester City on deadline day, saying his desire to play Champions League football made the decision straightforward once City entered the race.
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Bayern Munich denies receiving any offer for Michael Olise this summer
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen formally denied rumors of Michael Olise's departure to Real Madrid, stating that no offer or real contact occurred during the summer transfer window.
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Obi Mikel tips Manchester United to sign Crystal Palace's Wharton for £80m next summer
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton will leave Selhurst Park next summer, naming Manchester United as his predicted destination for the England international.
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Grealish admits Moyes will call him 'a nightmare' as second Everton loan begins
Jack Grealish has returned to Everton on loan for a second consecutive season after being frozen out at Manchester City, and the 30-year-old says his strong bond with David Moyes brings out the best in him — even if the manager finds him a handful.
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Nkunku rejected Manchester United and Newcastle to seal Leipzig return
Christopher Nkunku turned down advances from Manchester United and Newcastle United during the summer window, choosing instead to rejoin RB Leipzig on loan after an underwhelming spell at Chelsea and AC Milan.
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Jamie Vardy seals Championship return with Burnley after Serie A relegation
Jamie Vardy has signed a one-year deal with Burnley, returning to English football after Cremonese were relegated from Serie A. The 39-year-old joins a Burnley side yet to win in their opening five Championship fixtures.
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Alonso called Mbappe for transfer advice on Kone as Chelsea's midfield hunt stalled
Xabi Alonso reportedly contacted Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe for a recommendation on France teammate Manu Kone, only for the Roma midfielder to remain in Italy after Chelsea failed to submit a formal offer before the window closed.
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Romero reveals he learned of Man Utd squad exile through social media after £10m move collapsed
Sergio Romero was left entirely in the dark when Manchester United dropped him from their 2020/21 Premier League squad, with the Argentine goalkeeper reportedly discovering the snub via social media after a deadline-day move to Everton broke down over a £10m fee.
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Vardy ends club search by signing one-year deal with bottom-of-the-table Burnley
Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a deal until the end of the season, ending months of speculation over the 39-year-old's future. The Leicester legend arrives with the Clarets winless and rooted to the foot of the Championship.
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Emery warns Garnacho still adapting as Villa academy star leapfrogs him in pecking order
Unai Emery has suggested Alejandro Garnacho needs more time to settle at Aston Villa, with the on-loan Chelsea forward limited to three substitute appearances while homegrown midfielder George Hemmings has overtaken him in the manager's plans.
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Arsenal's 21-man shortlist revealed as rivals snapped up £100m-plus targets
A BBC Sport report has laid bare Arsenal's summer transfer wishlist, showing how Premier League rivals Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham each secured players the Gunners had identified — including Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola and Elliot Anderson.
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Grealish jokes Moyes calls him 'a nightmare' after sealing Everton loan return from City
Jack Grealish has returned to Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with the 30-year-old revealing a strong bond with head coach David Moyes and joking that the Scot sometimes finds him a handful.
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Curtis Jones credits Inter Milan manager Chivu for convincing him to leave Liverpool in £30m deal
Curtis Jones has revealed that Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu was the decisive factor behind his £30m summer move from Liverpool, where the midfielder spent 16 years after joining the club's academy aged nine.
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