Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Sheikh Jassim's father eyes Inter Milan minority stake three years after United bid failed
Al Mirqab, the investment vehicle led by former Qatari prime minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani — whose son Sheikh Jassim previously bid for Manchester United — has made verbal contact with Inter Milan's owners Oaktree Capital Management over a minority stake, according to Tuttosport.
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Carrick hints at January signings after Martinez outburst forces Man United reckoning
Michael Carrick has acknowledged Manchester United will seek reinforcements in the January transfer window, days after Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised the club's hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad adequately.
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Parling confirms Leicester interest in Singleton as Vunipola weighs Japan move
Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling has revealed the club considered signing hooker Jack Singleton before Glasgow Warriors secured him on a short-term deal. Elsewhere, Billy Vunipola is weighing up a move to Japan Rugby League One as his Montpellier contract nears its end.
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Donovan and Johnson clash over Man City-bound teen Cavan Sullivan's potential
Landon Donovan urged caution over the hype surrounding 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan, the Philadelphia Union midfielder set to join Manchester City next year — prompting a fierce public response from fellow US legend Eddie Johnson.
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Ferguson wanted Benzema and Ben Arfa: the impossible call to Manchester United in 2009
In summer 2009, Alex Ferguson sought to sign Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa to form what he described as « one of the best duos in football history ». Benzema's former agent, Karim Djaziri, reveals how the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner ultimately chose Real Madrid.
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Seedorf reveals Lippi's Ronaldo promise convinced him to snub Manchester United
Clarence Seedorf has disclosed he was set to join Manchester United before Marcello Lippi called and offered him the chance to play alongside Ronaldo R9 and Christian Vieri at Inter Milan, ultimately steering him away from Old Trafford.
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Liverpool in driving seat to sign £100m Alex Scott as Hamann warns Iraola over top-four hopes
Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January, with Bournemouth demanding £100m for the 23-year-old. Former Red Dietmar Hamann has meanwhile cast doubt on Andoni Iraola's chances of securing a top-four finish this season.
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Olise signs with Nike and inherits Mbappé's role at the American equipment maker
Previously without an official equipment partner, Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has officially announced a partnership with Nike. The French international (24) is expected to wear the upcoming Hypervenom range, which the brand will relaunch in 2027 after a nine-year absence.
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Martinez set to leave United as Carrick retains squad backing amid board pressure
Lisandro Martinez is expected to depart Manchester United at the end of the season after publicly criticising the board, with his contract extension option yet to be activated. Despite two wins in nine games, the squad remains firmly behind head coach Michael Carrick.
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Guler set to extend Real Madrid stay as Merino reveals squad's secret title meeting
Arda Guler is reportedly close to signing a new contract at Real Madrid, effectively ending Arsenal's hopes of signing the Turkish attacker. Meanwhile, Mikel Merino has lifted the lid on a private squad meeting that helped Arsenal secure last season's Premier League title.
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From City's bench at Bayern to Bury's FA Cup upset bid — Glendon's remarkable journey
George Glendon captained Manchester City's Under-21s and sat on the bench for a Champions League win over Bayern Munich. Now he is chasing FA Cup history with Bury, who are playing in the competition's fourth qualifying round for the first time in eight years.
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Nico Williams' agent reveals how Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona were all snubbed in 2024
Nico Williams' agent Felix Tainta has confirmed the Spain winger rejected interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSG in the summer of 2024, with guaranteed playing time the decisive factor in his choice to stay at Athletic Bilbao.
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Barely Used at Barcelona, Dani Olmo Resists Bayern Munich's Advances
Limited to 461 minutes across ten matches despite Barcelona's excellent form, Dani Olmo is attracting interest from Bayern Munich. The Spanish international has reportedly signaled his desire to establish himself in Catalonia.
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Parker would snub Haaland signing and target two Man City defenders for United instead
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker says he would not want Erling Haaland at Old Trafford despite the striker's 172 goals in 207 City appearances, preferring to strengthen United's backline with Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi.
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Martinez ready to leave United over recruitment failures, tactical frustration and logistics concerns
Lisandro Martinez is open to leaving Manchester United when his contract expires in 12 months, frustrated by the club's failure to sign a striker and left-back, a limp Carabao Cup capitulation against Brighton, and what he sees as poor away-game logistics.
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Benzema's Former Agent Reveals Lyon Return Was Seriously Considered
Karim Djaziri, Karim Benzema's former agent, confirms that the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner seriously considered returning to Olympique Lyonnais, his academy club, before his ambassador contract with Saudi Arabia closed the door this summer.
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Real Madrid close in on Man Utd teenager Gabriel as La Liga move nears
Sixteen-year-old JJ Gabriel is edging closer to leaving Manchester United, with Real Madrid now the frontrunners to sign him after interest from PSG and Bayern Munich cooled. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano puts the probability of his Old Trafford exit at 95 per cent.
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Alonso rules out January signing as Reece James faces weeks out after knee surgery
Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery and faces several weeks on the sidelines, but Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says he expects the captain to return before the January transfer window opens, ruling out a replacement signing.
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Alisha Joyce returns to Bristol Bears on one-match deal five months after family-driven exit
Alisha Joyce has re-signed with Bristol Bears on a short-term deal for Saturday's JAECOO Next Gen Cup clash with Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop, five months after leaving the club following the birth of her son.
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Endrick's header rescues Madrid in Rome as Mourinho reveals he blocked summer loan
Endrick came off the bench to head Real Madrid level in a 4-3 Champions League comeback against Roma, prompting José Mourinho to confirm he had rejected the Italian club's summer loan request for the 20-year-old Brazilian.
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