Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Chiefs winger Coombes-Fabling seals two-year move to French Pro D2 side Oyonnax
Liam Coombes-Fabling will leave the Chiefs after the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing a two-year deal with French Pro D2 club Oyonnax. The 27-year-old outside back enjoyed his best Super Rugby campaign in 2026, starting 10 games and scoring four tries.
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Haaland's Real Madrid move collapses but Leeds United dream keeps transfer door open
Erling Haaland's rumoured switch to Real Madrid this summer is off after Florentino Perez confirmed his record signing will not be the Manchester City striker. Haaland has previously stated his dream is to one day play for Leeds United, the club where he was born and his father Alf-Inge once played.
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Man United urged to set Anderson deadline as Man City bid complicates midfield pursuit
Manchester City have already had a bid for Elliot Anderson rejected and are considered favourites to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder, leaving United facing a difficult decision on whether to keep funds available or move on to alternative targets.
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Juventus turns to Martinez and leaves Maignan with no way out
Put off by AC Milan's asking price of €40–50 million, Juventus Turin has abandoned its pursuit of Mike Maignan to focus on Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa's goalkeeper valued at €12 million.
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Carrick's Man Utd overhaul: Johnstone return eyed as £48m goalkeeper duo set to leave
Manchester United are planning significant squad changes this summer under permanent manager Michael Carrick, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir expected to depart for a combined £48.3 million and Sam Johnstone emerging as a potential replacement.
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Sheringham backs Alexander-Arnold to revive career with Arsenal move after Real Madrid struggles
Teddy Sheringham believes Trent Alexander-Arnold could thrive at Arsenal this summer after a difficult debut season at Real Madrid, where fitness problems, patchy form and competition from Dani Carvajal limited his impact.
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Ratcliffe backs £100m Anderson bid as United eye Leeds keeper Darlow for backup role
Manchester United are optimistic of signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson for around £100m, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe willing to meet his wage demands. The club are also exploring a move for Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow as a deputy option.
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Real Madrid Offers €150M for Julian Alvarez, Atlético Refuses
Real Madrid has officially submitted a €150 million offer to Atlético Madrid for striker Julian Alvarez. Atlético rejected the proposal, citing the player's release clause.
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Nkoudou to OM, Njie to Tottenham: the swap between the two clubs is finalized
Tottenham and Olympique de Marseille are about to complete a double transfer: Clinton Njie joins Spurs for €11 million, while Georges-Kevin Nkoudou is loaned to OM with a purchase option set at €7 million.
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Atletico Madrid mock Real Madrid with laughing emojis after £129m Julian Alvarez bid rejected
Atletico Madrid publicly ridiculed Real Madrid on social media after rejecting a £129m offer for Julian Alvarez, pointing the Spanish giants to the striker's £431m release clause. Arsenal remain among the clubs linked with the Argentine forward.
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Iraola mirrors Slot's dressing-room rule as Liverpool eye Bournemouth's Alex Scott
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has echoed predecessor Arne Slot's hands-off approach to the dressing room, while reports suggest Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is emerging as his first transfer target at Anfield.
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United dismiss Romero interest and baulk at £80m Scott fee amid busy summer planning
Manchester United have ruled out a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero and are unwilling to meet Bournemouth's £80m valuation of Alex Scott, as the club navigates a complex summer transfer window that opens on 15 June.
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Arsenal's £86m Yildiz approach rejected as Gunners make Tonali contact
Arsenal have been firmly rebuffed in their attempt to sign Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with the Serie A club declaring the Turkey international unavailable at any price. Separately, Fabrizio Romano reports the Gunners have made contact with Newcastle over midfielder Sandro Tonali.
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Liverpool and Man City locked in £112m battle to sign RB Leipzig winger Diomande
Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio says 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande will end up at either Liverpool or Manchester City this summer, with RB Leipzig demanding upwards of £112m for a player contracted until 2030.
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Real Madrid's €150m bid for Julian Alvarez rejected by Atletico amid €500m release clause
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid turned down a €150 million offer for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, with the Madrid club citing his €500 million release clause as the reason for the refusal.
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Meulensteen urges Carrick to sign Kane and Elliot Anderson in first United transfer window
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has called on new permanent manager Michael Carrick to pursue England internationals Harry Kane and Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, warning that United must sign at least two or three midfielders ahead of their Champions League campaign.
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United dismiss Romero links as midfield overhaul and left-back search take priority
Manchester United have ruled out a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, with sources describing reports of a prepared offer as wide of the mark. The club's summer focus remains on midfield reinforcement and addressing the left side of the squad.
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Iraola's 'all new signings' stance hands Harvey Elliott a Liverpool lifeline
Incoming Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has declared every player in his squad a 'new signing', offering 23-year-old Harvey Elliott renewed hope after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa yielded just one goal in 11 appearances.
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Maresca appointment delayed as Man City wait on Chelsea compensation talks
Manchester City's move to install Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor is taking longer than anticipated, with compensation talks between the clubs still ongoing. City remain confident the deal will be concluded without major complications.
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Ospreys sign former Wallabies captain Liam Wright to replace departing Jac Morgan
The Ospreys have recruited Australia international Liam Wright, 28, from the Queensland Reds to fill the back-row void left by Wales captain Jac Morgan, who is joining Gloucester this summer.
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