Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Lazar Markovic released at 32 after failing to fulfil Ronaldo and Messi comparisons
Lazar Markovic, the Serbian winger once likened to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by a Premier League manager, has been released by Cypriot club Apollon Limassol at 32, becoming a free agent for the fourth time in four years.
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Yaya Toure takes first head-coach role at Slovan Bratislava after leaving Saudi Arabia post
Yaya Toure has agreed to become head coach of Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava, leaving his assistant manager role with Saudi Arabia just days before the World Cup. The move marks the 43-year-old's first step into frontline management since retiring in 2019.
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Puma courts Cherki with €4M-per-season deal as Adidas fights to keep him
Out of contract with Adidas, Rayan Cherki is Puma's priority target, with the sportswear brand offering between €3 and €4 million per season to lure him away. The German brand is determined to fight to retain the Manchester City midfielder.
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Brighton reject two Tottenham bids for Van Hecke as Barber sets out £70m stance
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has confirmed the club turned down two offers from Tottenham for defender Jan Paul van Hecke within the past week, with reports suggesting Spurs' opening bid fell short of Brighton's £70 million valuation.
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Lovren accuses Slot of failing Salah as Liverpool pair's rift laid bare
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has claimed Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot had no meaningful relationship, arguing Klopp would have handled the Egyptian's dip in form far differently and that Salah deserved far better in his final Anfield season.
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Carrick's West Ham relegation story adds weight to Bowen's potential United move
Jarrod Bowen has been linked with a move to Manchester United after West Ham's relegation to the Championship. Michael Carrick followed an identical path from the Hammers to Old Trafford in 2003, and has spoken candidly about how the experience sharpened his ambition.
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Klopp's agent dismisses 'annoying' Real Madrid rumours as Germany job emerges as dream role
Jurgen Klopp's agent Marc Kosike has firmly denied links to Real Madrid, insisting his client is content at Red Bull. Reports suggest the former Liverpool manager's true ambition is to one day coach the German national team.
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Benched at PSG, Lucas Chevalier in Aston Villa's sights for Champions League
An undisputed starter upon arrival, Lucas Chevalier has lost his number-one spot at PSG to Matvey Safonov. Aston Villa, qualified for next season's Champions League, is interested in the French international goalkeeper.
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Atletico Madrid weigh painful Giménez sale to fund Alemany's defensive rebuild
Atletico Madrid conceded 81 goals across all competitions last season, and sporting director Mateu Alemany is now prepared to sell club captain José María Giménez if a significant offer arrives, as he looks to overhaul a struggling backline.
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Rashford guides Gordon through Barcelona life despite World Cup rivalry and transfer uncertainty
Anthony Gordon has revealed that Marcus Rashford offered him tips on city life and team spirit at Barcelona ahead of his £70m move from Newcastle — despite the pair competing for England's left-wing spot and Rashford's own future at the Nou Camp remaining unresolved.
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Deschamps says Olise free to leave Bayern as Real Madrid plot record £130m signing
France manager Didier Deschamps has refused to discourage Michael Olise from leaving Bayern Munich, as Real Madrid president-elect Florentino Perez confirms a club-record bid — worth at least £130m — is imminent for an elite Champions League player.
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Man City frontrunners to sign Elliot Anderson in potential £100m deal as Tonali also targeted
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with talks already under way over a fee that could exceed £100m. Newcastle's Sandro Tonali is also on City's radar as the club looks to overhaul its midfield this summer.
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Barcelona's St. George's Park pre-season plan sets up Rashford reunion if £26m deal is sealed
Barcelona have confirmed a training camp at St. George's Park from July 27 to August 3, which could see Marcus Rashford return to England's national football centre as a Barça player — if his £26m permanent move from Manchester United is finalised by then.
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Real Madrid target Olise in €165m move Bayern insist will never happen
Florentino Pérez has identified Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as his primary summer target, with Real Madrid prepared to bid up to €165m. Bayern, however, hold a contract until 2029 with no release clause and have publicly declared the 23-year-old unsellable.
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Former United star urges club to sign free-agent Lewandowski as Sesko's mentor
Robert Lewandowski is available on a free transfer after Barcelona allowed his contract to expire, and ex-Manchester United forward Giuseppe Rossi has called a move to Old Trafford a 'no-brainer', citing the 37-year-old's value to young striker Benjamin Sesko.
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Rashford's Barcelona future complicated by £70m Gordon signing as permanent deal stalls
Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent move to Barcelona are clouded by the club's £70m acquisition of Anthony Gordon, which undermines their attempts to negotiate a reduced fee for the Manchester United forward.
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United weigh £100m Tonali move but tight budget forces tough transfer choices
Manchester United have been quoted £100 million for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali but are unlikely to commit that sum to one player given budget constraints and pressing needs for a striker and winger. Several other targets — including Mateus Fernandes, Igor Thiago, and William Gomes — are also under consideration.
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Liverpool target Yan Diomandé: the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger compared to Mané and Hazard
Yan Diomandé has registered 13 goals and 10 assists across 36 Bundesliga appearances for RB Leipzig this season, attracting interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester United for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.
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Arsenal target Gibbs-White as £80m Rogers pursuit faces PSG competition
Arsenal have added Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White to their transfer shortlist as a fallback option should they fail to land primary target Morgan Rogers, who is also being chased by Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.
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Osimhen to Man Utd, Vlahovic to Chelsea: Seven big transfers that could be sealed before the World Cup ends
With several high-profile players absent from the 2026 World Cup, clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are expected to move quickly on major signings during June and July.
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