Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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United fans back Elliot Anderson to replace Casemiro as Ederson signing draws lukewarm response
A Manchester Evening News poll of nearly 8,000 United supporters found 56% want Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson as Casemiro's successor, while incoming signing Ederson attracted just 6% of the vote.
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Real Madrid's presidential election this weekend could decide Mateus Fernandes' future
Manchester United are monitoring Sunday's Real Madrid presidential election, which could determine whether Los Blancos enter the race for West Ham's £80m-rated Mateus Fernandes. Jose Mourinho is reported to want the 21-year-old Portugal international if Florentino Perez is re-elected.
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Man City's Maresca appointment delayed as Chelsea talks drag on past expected timeline
Manchester City have chosen Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor but are yet to make a formal announcement, with negotiations to release him from Chelsea taking longer than anticipated. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has urged fans to be patient.
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Real Madrid's £130m summer pledge could complicate Manchester United's midfield rebuild
Florentino Perez is expected to retain the Real Madrid presidency on Sunday, and his reported £130m transfer commitment could trigger a chain of moves that directly affects Manchester United's search for a Casemiro replacement.
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Alvarez rules out Arsenal move with Atletico stay now the most likely outcome
Julian Alvarez has no interest in joining Arsenal despite the Gunners being described as the only realistic buyer this summer. The Argentina forward remains focused on a move to Barcelona, though that deal is at a standstill, making an Atletico Madrid stay the likeliest scenario.
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Arsenal target Leao sent off for punching Chile player in Portugal World Cup warm-up
Rafael Leao was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after appearing to punch Chile's Ivan Roman during Portugal's final World Cup warm-up fixture. The AC Milan winger, heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, was dismissed following VAR intervention, with Roman also sent off.
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Jack Fletcher credits McTominay for settling him into Scotland's World Cup squad after Gilmour injury
Manchester United academy product Jack Fletcher, 19, has been called up to Scotland's World Cup squad as a late replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour, and has credited former Red Devils teammate Scott McTominay for helping him integrate into Steve Clarke's group.
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Dortmund president backs Haaland move to Real Madrid within three years despite City's fury
Borussia Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke has publicly stated he expects Erling Haaland to join Real Madrid within two or three years, contradicting Manchester City's firm denial and threat of legal action over recent transfer speculation.
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PSG Target Yan Diomandé, Ivorian Winger from RB Leipzig Open to Transfer
Paris Saint-Germain has opened discussions with RB Leipzig to sign 20-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, who has scored 13 goals this season. The player has publicly expressed his attraction to the Parisian club.
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Klopp's agent dismisses Real Madrid approach as presidential election fuels speculation
Jurgen Klopp's representative has rejected claims that the former Liverpool manager is set to take charge at Real Madrid, after presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme publicly named him as his preferred coach ahead of Sunday's election.
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West Ham insist Jarrod Bowen is not for sale despite Man United interest
West Ham have told interested clubs, including Manchester United, that they intend to keep captain Jarrod Bowen despite their relegation to the Championship. The 29-year-old is contracted until 2030 and earns over £100,000 a week, with no wage-reduction clause triggered by the drop.
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Chiesa to meet Iraola this summer as Liverpool winger weighs up transfer exit
Federico Chiesa has confirmed he will hold talks with new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola after admitting he may need to leave if he cannot secure regular Premier League football. The Italian winger made just 726 minutes of appearances last season.
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Rashford's Barcelona future in doubt as £26m deadline looms and Arsenal circle
Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona may not become permanent, with the June 15 deadline to trigger a £26m purchase option fast approaching. Anthony Gordon's arrival at the Nou Camp has complicated matters, leaving Manchester United weighing their options.
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Arsenal target PSG teenager Mbemba as Arteta plans post-title squad overhaul
Arsenal have presented their project to Paris Saint-Germain left-back Emmanuel Mbemba, 18, who has yet to commit to the European champions despite being offered professional terms. The Gunners are also pursuing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as their primary summer target.
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Gordon joins Barcelona for £69m after sealing five-year deal from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has completed a £69.3 million move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract with the La Liga champions. The 25-year-old England winger will relocate to Spain after representing the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup.
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Eleven transfer targets Xabi Alonso could assess as Chelsea players head to World Cup
With Chelsea's transfer window set to open during the World Cup, newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso will have the chance to assess potential signings including Marcus Rashford, Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz alongside eleven current Blues already in the squads.
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Seventeen World Cup players Manchester United and Michael Carrick are monitoring this summer
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, working with director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada, will use the 2026 World Cup to assess potential signings. Seventeen reported targets — including Rafael Leao, Aurelien Tchouameni and Alexis Mac Allister — are set to feature in the tournament.
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Grealish's Everton loan ends with Aston Villa return emerging as likeliest summer destination
Jack Grealish's season-long loan at Everton has ended after a stress fracture cut his campaign short, leaving his Manchester City future unresolved. A permanent return to boyhood club Aston Villa is now being discussed as the most realistic next step.
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Rashford's Old Trafford future bleak as United weigh midfield and striker options
Manchester United are closing in on Atalanta midfielder Ederson for an initial £35 million while Marcus Rashford's return looks increasingly unlikely, with Barcelona set to decline their £26 million purchase option and United unwilling to accommodate his £325,000-a-week wages.
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Real Madrid Ready to Offer Bayern Munich €150 Million for Michael Olise
Florentino Perez has publicly announced his intention to submit a record offer of €150 million for a player competing in the UEFA Champions League. According to Spanish media, the target is French international Michael Olise, who is under contract with Bayern Munich.
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