Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Leao red card for punching prompts Bruno Fernandes solidarity as £43m Man Utd target eyes Premier League move
Rafael Leao was sent off for punching an opponent during Portugal's World Cup warm-up win over Chile, prompting a show of support from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The AC Milan winger, valued at £43m, has openly expressed his desire to play in the Premier League.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move could spark Man Utd reunion with Fred
Mason Greenwood's potential £47.5m transfer to Fenerbahce would reunite him with former Manchester United midfielder Fred, with new club president Aziz Yildirim's stance on the deal set to prove decisive.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet £34.5m asking price as Rashford's Barcelona dream fades
Bayern Munich are prepared to meet Manchester United's £34.5m valuation of Marcus Rashford this summer, according to reports, though his £325,000-per-week wages remain a significant obstacle. Barcelona, where Rashford spent last season on loan, appear unwilling to pay the £26m required to make the deal permanent.
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Fernandes backs red-carded Leao as £43m United transfer target eyes Premier League move
Bruno Fernandes publicly supported Portugal team-mate Rafael Leao after the AC Milan winger was sent off for striking an opponent in a World Cup warm-up match. Leao, valued at £43m by Milan, has openly stated the Premier League would suit his style.
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Bayern Munich ready to meet United's £34.5m Rashford valuation but wages remain the obstacle
Bayern Munich are prepared to pay Manchester United's £34.5m asking price for Marcus Rashford this summer, according to reports, though the forward's £325,000-per-week wages could scupper a deal. Barcelona, where Rashford spent last season on loan, are reluctant to make his stay permanent.
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Brazil call-up for Ederson days after £38m United move adds World Cup spotlight to Old Trafford deal
Ederson earned a surprise recall to the Brazil squad just five days after Manchester United confirmed his £38.3m signing from Atalanta, ending a 16-month international absence and handing the midfielder a World Cup stage ahead of his official arrival at Old Trafford.
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Perez plots £130m Real Madrid record signing after Haaland presidential promise collapses
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president and pledged a club-record bid of at least £130m for a Champions League midfielder — with Michael Olise the reported target despite Bayern Munich insisting he is not for sale.
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Greenwood's £47.5m Fenerbahce move hinges on club election as United eye £19m sell-on
Mason Greenwood's proposed transfer from Marseille to Fenerbahce could be decided by the Turkish club's new president, with Manchester United standing to receive around £19m through a 40 per cent sell-on clause in a deal valued at £47.5m.
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Maignan wants to leave AC Milan just four months after extending until 2031
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Mike Maignan has reportedly expressed his desire to leave AC Milan despite signing a contract extension until June 2031 in January. Massimiliano Allegri's departure and the Rossoneri's disappointing season are weighing on his decision.
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Diomande declares PSG love as Liverpool and rivals chase £110m Leipzig winger
Yan Diomande has publicly declared his admiration for Paris Saint-Germain amid strong interest from Liverpool, both Manchester clubs, and Bayern Munich. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger scored 12 goals and added nine assists in his debut Bundesliga season, with RB Leipzig valuing him at around €130m.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up pushes back Manchester United medical and signing
Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, but his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the medical and paperwork are unlikely to be completed until after the tournament ends.
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Konaté leaves Liverpool for Real Madrid, Mourinho announced as manager
Out of contract on June 30, French international defender Ibrahima Konaté has signed a four-year deal with Real Madrid, according to Radio France. Florentino Perez, re-elected president with 65% of the vote, also confirmed the return of José Mourinho as manager.
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Mourinho set to return as Real Madrid manager after Florentino Perez wins eighth presidential term
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president and is expected to confirm Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. Perez also pledged a €150m club-record signing to be revealed on Tuesday.
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Real Madrid's Mourinho return complicates Man United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes
José Mourinho's expected return to Real Madrid following Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president has put a significant obstacle in Manchester United's path to signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, 21, with the Bernabéu club tipped to move for the Portuguese playmaker.
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Van Hecke agrees personal terms with Spurs as De Zerbi targets third summer signing
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has reportedly agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur despite two rejected bids, with the Dutch international said to be eager to reunite with manager Roberto De Zerbi in north London.
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Real Madrid election result ends Haaland threat but Rodri's City future stays unresolved
Florentino Perez has retained the Real Madrid presidency, effectively ending a rival candidate's pledge to sign Erling Haaland — but uncertainty over Rodri's contract situation at Manchester City continues to linger.
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Maresca inherits just 13 squad certainties as City face summer of upheaval
Manchester City could lose several key players this summer, with Rodri's future uncertain amid Real Madrid interest and potential departures for Savinho, Omar Marmoush and others leaving Enzo Maresca with a thin base to build from.
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United's family connection gives them an edge in race to sign England's Alex Scott
Manchester United hold a unique advantage over Chelsea in the pursuit of Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side at Old Trafford.
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Rashford faces Barcelona exit as Gordon's £70m move casts doubt on permanent deal
Marcus Rashford's hopes of staying at Barcelona appear increasingly uncertain after the club signed Anthony Gordon for £70m. Gordon, who plays in the same position, revealed Rashford gave him a warm welcome and advice about life in the city.
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Ngumoha's England debut sends Iraola a clear message as Bayern Munich circle
Rio Ngumoha earned player of the match on his senior England debut against New Zealand on Saturday, a timely reminder for new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola as Bayern Munich identify the 17-year-old as their top transfer target.
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