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Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact amid €150m Atlético transfer speculation

Julián Alvarez's representative Fernando Hidalgo has flatly denied any approach from Real Madrid, even as the Argentine forward is reportedly Florentino Perez's primary summer target at a fee of around €150 million. Barcelona are also said to hold long-standing interest in the 24-year-old.

Football Jun 8
Rashford ignores Bayern Munich approaches as Barcelona permanent deal hangs in the balance

Marcus Rashford is refusing to engage with Bayern Munich's interest and remains focused solely on securing a permanent move to Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists on loan in 2025/26. Barcelona have until June 15 to trigger a £26m purchase option, though they are reportedly seeking to renegotiate the fee.

Football Jun 8
Rashford ignoring Bayern Munich calls as Barcelona weigh £26m permanent deal

Marcus Rashford is reportedly refusing to engage with Bayern Munich's interest and remains focused solely on a permanent move to Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists on loan this season. Barcelona have until June 15 to activate a £26m purchase option.

Football Jun 8
Mourinho shuts door on Tchouaméni departure despite Manchester United and Liverpool interest

Back on the Real Madrid bench, José Mourinho has reportedly told the club's hierarchy that he is counting on Aurélien Tchouaméni for next season, blocking approaches from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Football Jun 8
Monterrey release Martial after training ban, leaving him a free agent for the third time in three years

Anthony Martial has been released by Mexican club Monterrey after being barred from first-team training following a dressing-room confrontation with manager Nicolas Sanchez. The 30-year-old, who managed just one goal in 20 appearances, is now a free agent for the third time since leaving Manchester United in 2024.

Football Jun 8
Barcelona and Manchester City compete for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Ibrahim Maza

With 5 goals and 7 assists for Bayer Leverkusen this season, 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza has attracted the interest of FC Barcelona and Manchester City, according to Catalan media Mundo Deportivo.

Football Jun 8
Black Knight takeover puts Exeter Chiefs on spending spree footing, Rowe warns rivals

Exeter Chiefs CEO Tony Rowe has put the Gallagher Premiership on notice, revealing that incoming owners Black Knight — led by American billionaire Bill Foley — bring a "big chequebook" and the intent to use it ahead of a potential deal completing next month.

Rugby Jun 8
Neville backs Cole Palmer as 'gold' United signing but Palmer insists he plans to stay at Chelsea

Gary Neville has endorsed Cole Palmer as a near-certain success if Manchester United signed the Chelsea forward, comparing him to historic Old Trafford acquisitions. Palmer, 23, has publicly stated he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge.

Football Jun 8
Ulster sign injury-hit Argentine prop Bello on one-year deal despite two-year absence

Ulster have secured tighthead Eduardo Bello from Newcastle Red Bulls on a one-year contract, with the Argentine international returning from an ACL injury that has kept him sidelined since the 2024 Rugby Championship.

Rugby Jun 8
Manchester United to assess teenage Colombian midfielder Orozco before deciding development path

Manchester United will evaluate 17-year-old Cristian Orozco at Carrington following his arrival from Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF next month, with the club expected to mirror the development approach taken with Seko Kone and Diego Leon.

Football Jun 8
Grealish endorsement puts Everton's Ndiaye on Man City's summer shortlist

With Savinho potentially leaving and Jack Grealish's future at the Etihad in doubt, Manchester City are eyeing Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye — a player Grealish has publicly called the most skilful in the Premier League.

Football Jun 8
Alvarez's agent denies Real Madrid contact as Arsenal and Barcelona circle with £130m bid floated

Julian Alvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has insisted 'no one has contacted us' over a potential move to Real Madrid, even as Arsenal and Barcelona are heavily linked with the Atletico Madrid striker ahead of the summer window.

Football Jun 8
PSG ready to spend €115m on Morgan Rogers to beat Arsenal to the punch

Paris Saint-Germain is targeting Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa's attacking midfielder who has scored 14 goals and provided 12 assists this season. The Villans are demanding €115m, a sum PSG has not invested since the purchase of Kolo Muani in 2023.

Football Jun 8
Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal but World Cup call delays Old Trafford switch

Manchester United have agreed a £35 million fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, plus up to £3.8 million in add-ons and a four-year contract. However, the 26-year-old's late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the move will not be finalised until after the tournament.

Football Jun 8
Fernandes hints he will stay at United to lead Premier League title charge

Bruno Fernandes has spoken of the "special" responsibility of returning Manchester United to the top of English and European football, appearing to signal he intends to remain at Old Trafford beyond the summer despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

Football Jun 8
Neville admits balance 'maybe wrong' and would accept Sky Sports ban from covering United

Gary Neville has acknowledged he may have misjudged his coverage of Manchester United over the past decade and says he would willingly step aside from covering their games if Sky Sports asked him to. The former United captain also discussed a potential Cole Palmer move to Old Trafford, calling it a 'gold' signing but an unlikely one.

Football Jun 8
Rashford's Barcelona future in doubt as United weigh £34m Bayern offer and June deadline

Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona is nearing its end with no permanent deal agreed. The La Liga champions hold a £26m purchase option expiring June 15, while Bayern Munich are reportedly prepared to pay £34.5m for the England forward.

Football Jun 8
Rashford keen on permanent Barcelona move but £26m fee clause threatens to derail deal

Marcus Rashford has spoken enthusiastically about Barcelona to England team-mate Anthony Gordon, but the Catalan club are pushing to negotiate below the £26m permanent option they hold — a clause set to expire on June 15.

Football Jun 8
Arsenal lead race for Julian Alvarez as Barcelona's pursuit stalls

Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with Barcelona's rival bid reported to have stalled. The Premier League champions are targeting the Argentina World Cup winner to fill a left-wing vacancy next season.

Football Jun 8
Mateta to AC Milan: Crystal Palace striker close to historic transfer

Author of 12 goals in the Premier League this season and selected by Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup, Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly in advanced negotiations with AC Milan, a year after a first agreement fell through during a medical examination.

Football Jun 8

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