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Santos signs for £50m as United chase Tielemans and Ederson deal stalls

Manchester United have completed the £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the midfielder's decision. United are also in advanced talks for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans, casting doubt over a previously agreed £35m move for Atalanta's Ederson.

Football Jul 14

Collyer's United future to be decided once £85m midfield rebuild is complete

Manchester United will determine Toby Collyer's future later this summer after confirming the signing of Andrey Santos and closing in on Youri Tielemans. A loan move is considered the most likely outcome, though a permanent exit has not been ruled out.

Football Jul 14

Paris FC ready to spend over €40m to recruit two young talents this summer

Paris FC is preparing to cross an unprecedented financial threshold by investing over 40 million euros in two signings during the summer transfer window, according to available information.

Football Jul 14

Andrey Santos joins United for £50m as Tielemans pursuit puts Ederson deal on hold

Manchester United have signed Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for £50million, with manager Michael Carrick cited as a key factor in the deal. A surprise move for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans is now casting doubt over United's separate pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson.

Football Jul 14

Arsenal's Berta pursues Rogers and Barcola simultaneously in £246m double transfer push

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on concurrent moves for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the pair valued at a combined £246m, according to reports.

Football Jul 14

Arsenal reassess £130m Bruno Guimarães pursuit as Newcastle demand full fee upfront

Arsenal have cooled their interest in Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães after discovering the midfielder could cost upwards of £130m, far more than the £50m figure intermediaries had initially suggested. Separately, Atlético Madrid's reluctance to sell Julián Álvarez to Barcelona may open a door for the Gunners.

Football Jul 14

Rugby Australia opens door to Jarome Luai code switch ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has confirmed the governing body would consider signing Wests Tigers co-captain Jarome Luai, who faces a 12-month uncontracted window after the 2026 NRL season — potentially in time for the Rugby World Cup on home soil.

Rugby Jul 14

Officially Gone, Benatia Still Working Behind the Scenes at OM on McCourt's Request

Announced as departing on May 16, Medhi Benatia has never truly severed ties with Olympique de Marseille. At the request of owner Frank McCourt, he is mobilizing his network to facilitate transfers and support certain members of the management.

Football Jul 13

United close in on £165m midfield overhaul as Tielemans medical set and Scott targeted

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m after triggering his release clause, with Andrey Santos already unveiled. The club also 'love' Bournemouth's Alex Scott, valued at around £80m, as a potential third midfield addition.

Football Jul 13

Arsenal ready to walk away from Bruno Guimarães move after £50m-to-£100m price shock

Arsenal had been led to believe a £50m bid would secure Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, but the Magpies are demanding closer to £100m — a gap that has reportedly pushed the Gunners to the brink of abandoning their pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder.

Football Jul 13

Neville picks Gravenberch as the Liverpool player he would sign for Manchester United

Gary Neville has named Ryan Gravenberch as his top pick from Liverpool's squad if he could sign any rival player for Manchester United, citing the Dutch midfielder as the best of Arne Slot's three central midfielders.

Football Jul 13

Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Dortmund in €29m deal as Laporta hails Deco's work

Barcelona have completed the signing of Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of around €22m rising to €29m, with president Joan Laporta crediting sporting director Deco for a pursuit that began long before this summer window.

Football Jul 13

Arsenal's £35m Tzolis deal in doubt as Trossard agent signals he could stay

Arsenal's pursuit of Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis is under threat after the agent of Leandro Trossard suggested the Belgian winger has not yet decided to leave the Gunners, keeping a Besiktas move far from certain.

Football Jul 13

Barcelona's expiring Alvarez offer hands Arsenal a route into £105m striker race

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned that the club's offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez carries a time limit, potentially opening the door for Arsenal, who are also tracking the Argentine international.

Football Jul 13

Al-Ahli attempt last-minute hijack of Fenerbahce's £34m move for Mason Greenwood

Saudi side Al-Ahli called Mason Greenwood directly on Sunday in a bid to derail Fenerbahce's advanced €40m move for the former Manchester United forward, with Atletico Madrid also holding an agreed deal with Marseille.

Football Jul 13

Cole Palmer wishes Andrey Santos luck after £50m move from Chelsea to Manchester United

Cole Palmer publicly backed his former Chelsea team-mate Andrey Santos after the Brazilian midfielder completed a £50m transfer to Manchester United on Monday, commenting on the club's Instagram post with a brief message of support.

Football Jul 13

Odegaard set to stay at Arsenal despite Galatasaray agreement claims

Reports from Turkish outlets claiming Martin Odegaard's agent had met with Galatasaray have been dismissed, with sources close to the Arsenal captain insisting he is happy in north London and keen to extend his stay.

Football Jul 13

Yan Diomandé agrees with PSG, but Leipzig demands €130M

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomandé, 19, has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with PSG through 2031, but negotiations with RB Leipzig remain stalled over a transfer fee around €130 million.

Football Jul 13

Gloucester sign Coventry prop Oliver Salt as Championship pipeline delivers again

Gloucester have recruited Coventry tight-head Oliver Salt after 69 appearances in the Championship, making him the third player from the club alone to earn a Premiership move this season.

Rugby Jul 13

Wales hooker Kelsey Jones leaves Gloucester Hartpury for Sale Sharks after eight seasons

Kelsey Jones, a 57-cap Wales international and three-time Premiership Women's Rugby champion with Gloucester Hartpury, has signed for Sale Sharks, becoming the fourth player to make that move ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Rugby Jul 13