Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Cherki scores twice and calls his own first half 's***' as City demolish Palace 4-1
Rayan Cherki netted two second-half goals and bluntly criticised his own first-half display in a live TV interview, while Erling Haaland also scored twice as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 to give Enzo Maresca two wins from two in the Premier League.
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Maresca hints Grealish exit imminent as Man City crush Palace without him
Jack Grealish was left out of Manchester City's squad for Saturday's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace, with manager Enzo Maresca saying a loan departure could be decided within 48-72 hours as Everton and Aston Villa circle.
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Gerrard urges Liverpool to sign a No.6 destroyer before Tuesday's transfer deadline
Steven Gerrard has called on Liverpool to sign a specialist defensive midfielder before the transfer window closes, warning the club has lacked a 'destroyer' in the pivot since Fabinho's departure.
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Man City in talks to re-sign Alvarez as Arsenal's £128m pursuit hits reluctance wall
Manchester City have held preliminary discussions over re-signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, according to Marca, with the Argentine valued at £128.4m but reportedly reluctant to return to England — complicating Arsenal's pursuit as well.
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Man City re-enter Alvarez race as Arsenal wait and Barcelona door slams shut
Manchester City are reportedly weighing up a move to re-sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before Tuesday's transfer deadline, joining Arsenal in pursuit of the £128m-rated striker after Atleti ruled out any deal with Barcelona.
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Transfer window frozen at OM: Djellit calls on McCourt to save Paixao
With the transfer market paralyzed by financial constraints, Marseille must still sell before September 1st to hope for signings. Journalist Nabil Djellit has publicly urged owner Frank McCourt to open his wallet to keep Igor Paixao.
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Rashford set to snub Fenerbahce as Man United search for late transfer solution
Marcus Rashford is expected to reject a move to Fenerbahce despite Manchester United remaining open to selling the 28-year-old before the transfer window closes. Arsenal have been mentioned as a potential destination if he does seek an exit.
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Grealish absent again as City face Palace with future still unresolved
Jack Grealish and Matheus Nunes were both absent as Manchester City travelled to Selhurst Park for their Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. Grealish's omission comes amid growing speculation over a permanent or loan exit before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Gouiri in Tottenham and Naples' sights, OM demands €25-30m
After scoring a brace on the opening day of Ligue 1, Amine Gouiri has attracted the attention of Tottenham and Naples. OM, forced to trim its wage bill before September 1st, is demanding between €25 and €30 million for its striker.
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Valencia in advanced talks to sign Harvey Elliott on loan as Liverpool exit looms
Valencia have made a formal approach to Liverpool for Harvey Elliott, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the 22-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the Spanish club. The midfielder is one of three offers on the table as his Anfield career appears to be winding down.
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Ibrahim Mbaye leaves PSG for Aston Villa for €55 million
According to The Athletic, Aston Villa has reached a principle agreement with PSG for the transfer of Ibrahim Mbaye, valued at €55 million including bonuses. The 18-year-old Senegalese winger is expected in Birmingham to sign his contract.
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Brighton keep Kadioglu as United's £40m left-back pursuit hits a wall
Manchester United's reported interest in Brighton's Ferdi Kadioglu has stalled after the Turkish international returned to the Seagulls' squad, with Brighton showing no sign of selling the left-back they value at £40 million.
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Arsenal weigh late Rashford loan as £50m Martinelli sale leaves attacking gap
Arsenal are considering a loan move for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford after Gabriel Martinelli's £50m departure to Al Hilal, with their primary target Julian Alvarez proving difficult to secure from Atletico Madrid.
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Simeone vows to reintegrate Alvarez as Atletico block Barcelona move and Arsenal wait
Diego Simeone says he is ready to welcome Julian Alvarez back into the Atletico Madrid squad after the club issued a second public statement refusing to sell the Argentine striker to Barcelona, leaving Arsenal as the leading suitors.
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Rashford rejects Fenerbahce and commits to Man Utd future under Michael Carrick
Marcus Rashford has turned down interest from Fenerbahce and is set to remain at Manchester United for the 2026/27 season, with interim boss Michael Carrick praising the forward's attitude and sharpness in training.
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Villa sign PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye for £46.5m, ending Leao pursuit
Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to sign PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye for €55m (£46.5m), effectively ending their interest in AC Milan's Rafael Leao. The 18-year-old Senegalese international fills the same left-sided attacking role Leao would have occupied.
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Manchester United sell academy graduate Collyer to West Brom in £7.6m deal
Manchester United have agreed to sell midfielder Toby Collyer to West Bromwich Albion for an initial £3m, with add-ons that could take the deal to £7.6m. The 22-year-old academy product made 13 first-team appearances before losing his place following United's summer midfield overhaul.
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Balerdi set to leave: Roma finalizes recruitment with OM
Booed by Marseille supporters in the last warm-up match, Leonardo Balerdi is about to join AS Roma. The two clubs are meeting to seal the deal, according to journalist Alfredo Pedulla.
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Sunderland's €35m bid for Payet: Galtier's Olympique Marseille faces tough choice on Paieshow
Sunderland has tabled a €35 million offer for Brazilian winger Igor Paieshow, but Olympique Marseille sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has not ruled out keeping the 26-year-old despite severe financial pressure from UEFA and French financial authorities.
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Barcelona renew contact with FC Twente for Nijstad as Cortés departs for Antwerp
Barcelona have re-established contact with FC Twente over 18-year-old defender Ruud Nijstad, with a late transfer window bid possible after Álvaro Cortés sealed a move to Royal Antwerp.
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