Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Manchester United in talks with Fiorentina over loan deal for misfiring Zirkzee
Manchester United are in negotiations with Fiorentina over a season-long loan for Joshua Zirkzee, with an option to make the move permanent. The Dutch forward managed just five starts last season after joining from Bologna for €42.5m in 2024.
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Celtic's Champions League exit puts Nick Pope transfer on the brink of collapse
Celtic's failure to reach the UEFA Champions League league phase, following a shock defeat by LASK Linz, has left the Scottish champions facing a revenue shortfall of up to £30m — casting serious doubt over their proposed move for Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope.
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Rodri fit, Baldé recalled: Flick confirms bold squad choices before Barça-Athletic
Hansi Flick unveiled his squad for Barcelona's delayed Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday. Rodri, signed for €60 million, is available, Alejandro Baldé returns to the squad, while Marc Casado, Hector Fort and Alvaro Cortes are left out.
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Manchester City target Everton's Ndiaye to fill void left by £135m Savio and Marmoush exits
Manchester City are weighing a move for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after selling Savio to Tottenham for £75m and loaning out Omar Marmoush with a £60m purchase obligation. Jack Grealish could head to Everton as part of any deal.
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Manchester City loan Marmoush to Tottenham with £60m permanent deal agreed for next summer
Manchester City have confirmed Omar Marmoush will join Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the season, with a £60m permanent transfer already agreed for next summer. The Egypt international becomes the latest high-profile departure from the Etihad under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
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Tottenham seal Omar Marmoush loan from Man City with £60m permanent obligation
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The Egyptian forward is Roberto De Zerbi's eighth acquisition of the transfer window.
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Iraola refuses to guarantee Gakpo stays as Liverpool close in on £100m Barcola deal
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola for an initial fee of just over £100m. Manager Andoni Iraola declined to confirm Cody Gakpo's future, saying he cannot guarantee anything with the transfer window still open.
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Liverpool agree £120m deal for Barcola as PSG winger nears Anfield move
Liverpool and PSG have reached an agreement worth up to £120m for Bradley Barcola, making the 23-year-old French winger the second-most expensive signing in the club's history. The deal would see Barcola fill the void left by Mohamed Salah's departure.
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Liverpool pursue Sarr after £50m bid rejected as Gakpo edges closer to Spurs exit
Liverpool have had an opening offer of around £50m for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr turned down but remain in pursuit, while Cody Gakpo could still leave before Tuesday's deadline with Tottenham pushing hard for the Dutchman.
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Atlético Madrid shuts door on Barcelona, blocks Julián Álvarez transfer
Atlético Madrid officially announced Thursday that it refuses to negotiate Julián Álvarez's transfer to FC Barcelona, accusing the Catalan club of failing to respect ethical standards in the transfer market.
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Atletico Madrid vow to block Alvarez move to Barcelona as Arsenal circle with deadline looming
Atletico Madrid's board has unanimously backed the club's refusal to sell Julián Alvarez to Barcelona, releasing a second furious statement in days after the Argentina striker was booed during Sunday's draw with Villarreal. Arsenal remain in the picture with one week until the transfer window closes.
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Iraola stays tight-lipped as Liverpool agree £120m deal for PSG winger Barcola
Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola for £120million, though Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola declined to comment on the 23-year-old winger until a medical is completed.
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Atletico Madrid rule out Barcelona sale of Alvarez, leaving Arsenal path open
Atletico Madrid's board of directors have unanimously backed the club's refusal to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, citing a lack of ethics and professionalism — a stance that could accelerate a move to Arsenal, who remain in contention for the Argentine.
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Arsenal's summer signing Meslier could exit on loan as Marseille circle before deadline
Illan Meslier, Arsenal's first signing of the summer, may leave the club before the transfer window closes, with Marseille reportedly exploring a loan move for the French goalkeeper.
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Toulouse flanker Francois Cros set to end 18-year association with move to Lyon
France international Francois Cros is reportedly heading to Lyon on a three-year deal after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, ending a career-long stint at Toulouse where he started all eight of the club's finals since 2019.
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Ibrahim Mbaye Targeted by Liverpool and Bayern Munich to Leave PSG
Sidelined by Luis Enrique since the start of the season, 18-year-old Senegalese winger Ibrahim Mbaye is set to leave PSG. Liverpool, already in advanced negotiations for Barcola, and Bayern Munich are competing for his signature.
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Manchester United players sign waivers for £10m Amazon documentary deal brokered by Ratcliffe
Manchester United players have signed waivers allowing Amazon to film them for an 'All or Nothing' documentary, with the deal set to bring the club more than £10m. Cameras were reportedly already rolling as United lost their season opener to Hull City.
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Barcola joins Liverpool for €140m, record transfer between PSG and Reds
PSG and Liverpool reached an agreement on August 27 for Bradley Barcola's transfer. The total amount of the deal reaches approximately €140 million including bonuses, with a fixed fee of €116–117 million.
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De Bruyne backs Gabriel Jesus to thrive at Napoli as Arsenal weigh summer exits
Kevin De Bruyne has endorsed a potential move for former Manchester City teammate Gabriel Jesus to Napoli, praising the Brazilian's quality and winning experience. Jesus, 29, has yet to feature for Arsenal this season and is also attracting interest from Everton and Ipswich.
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Bouaddi set for City debut at Palace as Doku and Nunes face fitness doubts
Ayyoub Bouaddi could feature for Manchester City against Crystal Palace on Friday after manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the £80m signing from Lille is fit and ready, though Jeremy Doku remains sidelined and Matheus Nunes is not fully recovered.
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