Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Ramos, 40, edges closer to La Liga return as Getafe confirm talks with defender's camp
Sergio Ramos has been without a club since leaving Monterrey in December 2025, but Getafe president Angel Torres has confirmed talks with the Spaniard's representative and says a move remains on the table for 2027.
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Wirtz committed to Liverpool despite Bayern Munich and Chelsea interest, reports claim
Florian Wirtz has no intention of leaving Liverpool, according to reports, despite persistent interest from Bayern Munich and Chelsea. The £116m signing from Bayer Leverkusen is said to be fully committed to Anfield ahead of a potential 2027 move.
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Ratcliffe killed agreed Man Utd transfer as agents warn 'it's a mess' at Old Trafford
Sir Jim Ratcliffe blocked a transfer Jason Wilcox had already agreed, according to agents speaking to the Daily Mail, with one adding that budget constraints — not the sporting director — are driving decisions at Manchester United.
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Liverpool eye Felix Nmecha as £115m Alex Scott price tag forces back-up plan
Liverpool are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a £75.9m alternative to Bournemouth's Alex Scott, whose asking price could reach £115m. The move comes as pundit Danny Murphy raised concerns about the Reds being too easy to play through.
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Anderson, Fernandez and Bouaddi form midfield trio that has surpassed Rodri era at Man City
Manchester City's summer midfield rebuild looked daunting after Rodri's £65m departure, but Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Ayyoub Bouaddi have combined to give Enzo Maresca an engine room that arguably outperforms last season's.
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Puma to drop sleeve branding from Man City kits as financial verdict clouds their league future
Puma has confirmed it will remove sleeve branding from all its kits from 2027/28, meaning Manchester City's strips will look subtly different — just as the club awaits a final ruling on 114 Premier League financial breaches that could see them relegated.
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Mourinho says Vinicius Junior should have forced Real Madrid exit to find respect
Jose Mourinho has admitted he would have pushed Vinicius Junior to leave Real Madrid for a country where he feels respected, after Arsenal failed to sign the Brazilian winger in the summer before he signed a new deal keeping him at the Bernabeu until 2032.
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Frank McCourt ready to sell Olympique de Marseille after investing €710 million in ten years
Owner of Olympique de Marseille since October 2016, Frank McCourt is reportedly seriously considering selling the club. Despite €710 million injected, sporting results have not followed and the American shareholder's fatigue appears palpable.
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Carrick confirms Martinez available for Leeds as Gabriel exit nears resolution
Michael Carrick has cleared Lisandro Martinez to face Leeds United on Sunday after the defender's public outburst, while teenager JJ Gabriel's departure from Manchester United appears close to being finalised with Real Madrid among the frontrunners.
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Bayern chief rules out Wirtz January move as Williams agent confirms Liverpool's past interest
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has distanced the club from a January swoop for struggling Liverpool winger Florian Wirtz, while Nico Williams' agent has confirmed the Reds were among Europe's elite chasing the Athletic Bilbao star after Euro 2024.
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Ten Years of McCourt at OM: €710 Million Spent, Zero Titles and a Club for Sale
On October 17, 2016, American businessman Frank McCourt acquired Olympique de Marseille for €45 million. A decade later, the sporting record is catastrophic with zero major titles, €710 million invested, and the club now valued at €450–500 million for sale.
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Carrick confirms January transfer push as 16-year-old Gabriel nears United exit
Michael Carrick has pledged Manchester United will emerge from the January window stronger, while teenager JJ Gabriel edges closer to leaving Old Trafford with Real Madrid reportedly ready to meet his £8.5m wage demands.
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Gyokeres eyes January Arsenal exit after just 56 Premier League minutes this season
Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly keen to leave Arsenal after struggling for first-team opportunities since his £63.5m move from Sporting CP, with the 28-year-old yet to score or assist in the Premier League this season.
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Sheikh Jassim's father eyes Inter Milan minority stake after Man Utd bid failed
Almost three years after losing out to Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the race to buy Manchester United, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's family is reportedly in preliminary talks to acquire a minority stake in Inter Milan through investment firm Al Mirqab.
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Manchester United scout Troy Parrott at Real Betis as Sesko injury deepens striker concern
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Real Betis forward Troy Parrott, 24, as Benjamin Sesko's ongoing injury leaves the club short of reliable centre-forward options. The Republic of Ireland international carries a £67.5m release clause after a £17m summer move from AZ Alkmaar.
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Carrick confirms Man United will pursue January signings after Martinez squad criticism
Michael Carrick has acknowledged Manchester United will look to strengthen in the January transfer window, days after Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised the club's hierarchy for failing to adequately invest in the squad.
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Manchester United scout Troy Parrott as £67.5m striker option with Sesko sidelined
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Real Betis forward Troy Parrott, who carries a £67.5m release clause, as the club searches for a No.9 with Benjamin Sesko still sidelined through injury.
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Sheikh Jassim's father eyes Inter Milan minority stake three years after United bid failed
Al Mirqab, the investment vehicle led by former Qatari prime minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani — whose son Sheikh Jassim previously bid for Manchester United — has made verbal contact with Inter Milan's owners Oaktree Capital Management over a minority stake, according to Tuttosport.
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Carrick hints at January signings after Martinez outburst forces Man United reckoning
Michael Carrick has acknowledged Manchester United will seek reinforcements in the January transfer window, days after Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised the club's hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad adequately.
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Parling confirms Leicester interest in Singleton as Vunipola weighs Japan move
Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling has revealed the club considered signing hooker Jack Singleton before Glasgow Warriors secured him on a short-term deal. Elsewhere, Billy Vunipola is weighing up a move to Japan Rugby League One as his Montpellier contract nears its end.
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