Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Álvarez opens to Arsenal move as Barcelona's €100m bid leaves Atlético unmoved
Julián Álvarez is reportedly considering Arsenal for the first time after his dream of joining Barcelona collapsed, with Atlético Madrid demanding around €150m and flatly ruling out any sale to the Catalan club. The transfer window closes next Tuesday.
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Fernandez exit could trigger Chelsea pursuit of Camavinga and force Arsenal's hand over Zubimendi
Manchester City are expected to bid for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez before the September 1 deadline. Should the Argentine leave Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's reported interest in Eduardo Camavinga could set off a chain reaction involving Arsenal and Real Madrid.
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Transfer Market: Naples and Tottenham Battle for Amine Gouiri at €28M
As Olympique de Marseille faces multiple departures before the transfer window closes on September 1st, Amine Gouiri has attracted the attention of both Naples and Tottenham. The Algerian striker, valued at €28 million, is under contract until 2029.
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Injury-hit Munster eye Gloucester outcast Ross Byrne to fill fly-half void
Munster are weighing a move for former Ireland international Ross Byrne after Jack Crowley's lower limb vascular injury ruled him out until at least the New Year, leaving head coach Clayton McMillan short of options at fly-half.
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Zirkzee nears Fiorentina loan exit as Rashford handed No 9 shirt at Man Utd
Joshua Zirkzee is set to join Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy, while Marcus Rashford has returned to Old Trafford and been handed the No 9 shirt under Michael Carrick. A left-back remains on United's wishlist, with Lewis Hall looking out of reach.
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Carrick faces media as United prepare for Ipswich with Baleba signed and Champions League draw made
Michael Carrick held his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United's Premier League home game against Ipswich Town on Sunday, with questions expected on new signing Carlos Baleba, the Champions League group draw, and the fitness of Mason Mount and Amad.
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Spanish media urge Balde to reject Manchester United and stay loyal to Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo journalist Xavier Bosch has written an open letter imploring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, to reject reported interest from Manchester United and fight for his place under Hansi Flick.
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Bristol sign Max Clark on short-term deal to cover injury-hit midfield
Bristol Bears have signed centre Max Clark on a short-term contract after the 30-year-old was released by Newcastle at the end of last season. Clark arrives to fill a depleted midfield ahead of the Premiership Rugby Cup opener.
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PSG target Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo to prepare for life after Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain has made enquiries with Celta Vigo about 23-year-old centre-back Javi Rodríguez, seen as a potential successor to Marquinhos in defence. A €40 million release clause governs the deal.
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Leicester sign Junior Wallaby Jack Bowen from Waratahs but must wait until 2027 to see him
Leicester Tigers have secured fly-half Jack Bowen from the NSW Waratahs on a multi-year deal, but the 22-year-old former Junior Wallaby will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at Japanese partner club Mitsubishi Dynaboars before joining the Tigers.
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Arsenal's patience on Julian Alvarez edges closer to paying off as Atletico block Barcelona
Arsenal have quietly maintained their pursuit of Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid's relationship with Barcelona collapsed publicly, with the 26-year-old now said to be giving serious consideration to a move to the Emirates. A fee of around €150m remains the key obstacle.
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Liverpool close in on £120m Barcola as Gakpo's Anfield future hangs in doubt
Liverpool have reached a breakthrough in negotiations to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola for £120million, with manager Andoni Iraola admitting he cannot guarantee Cody Gakpo will remain at the club. Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr is also on the Reds' radar after a £50m bid was rejected.
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Hamdani chooses Lyon and denies PSG a priority attacking target
Targeted by PSG to offset the expected departures of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, young Lyon winger Adil Hamdani (17) has decided to stay at OL, closing the door on Paris's ambitions.
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Barcola agrees £100m Liverpool move as Atletico set Friday deadline on Alvarez saga
Liverpool have agreed a £100m fee, plus £20m in add-ons, with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, while Atletico Madrid have given Julian Alvarez until Friday to resolve his future amid Arsenal interest.
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Brumbies sign teenage backrower TJ Talaileva on two-year deal after Junior World Championship
ACT Brumbies have secured Australia U20 flanker TJ Talaileva on a two-year deal, rewarding a breakout Shute Shield season with Hunter Wildfires and five appearances at the Junior World Championship in Georgia.
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Free agent Mahrez in Deportivo La Corogne's sights
Without a club since leaving Al-Ahli, Riyad Mahrez (35) is being targeted by Deportivo La Corogne in the final days of the summer transfer window. However, the deal is hampered by the Algerian international's salary demands.
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Sidelined by Deschamps and backup at PSG, Lucas Chevalier chooses to stay and fight
Relegated to substitute status by Safonov and left out of France's 36-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Chevalier has nonetheless signalled to PSG his desire to stay and reclaim his starting position.
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Man City's Champions League draw exposes urgent squad depth question for Viana
Manchester City face Barcelona, PSG and Kevin De Bruyne's Napoli in the Champions League league phase, but a summer of heavy squad turnover leaves director of football Hugo Viana under pressure to strengthen before the transfer window closes.
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Transfer window blocked at OM: Genesio fears losing Paixão without replacement
With only days left in the summer transfer window, Olympique de Marseille faces a financial impasse: no signings can be made without prior sales. Bruno Genesio is fighting to keep Igor Paixão, who is being courted by Sunderland, while several targets risk going elsewhere.
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Amorim wants to extend Rabiot after stunning AC Milan debut
Decisive from the moment he came on as a substitute against Torino, Adrien Rabiot immediately impressed Ruben Amorim. The AC Milan coach publicly expressed his desire to extend the French midfielder's contract, which currently runs until 2028.
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