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George Bridge heads overseas again as Western Force confirm six departures

Western Force have confirmed six players will leave the club at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby season, headlined by former All Blacks winger George Bridge, who is set for a second overseas stint after just one season in Perth.

Rugby Jun 5
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea role could convince Enzo Fernandez to stay amid Real Madrid links

Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Xabi Alonso's appointment as manager — with significant transfer authority — gives the club a strong chance of keeping Enzo Fernandez, who has been linked with Real Madrid and Manchester City this summer.

Football Jun 5
Andrew Kellaway leads nine Waratahs departures after 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season

The NSW Waratahs have confirmed nine players will leave the club following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Wallaby back Andrew Kellaway, flanker Charlie Gamble and midfielder Lalakai Foketi are among the most prominent names on the list.

Rugby Jun 5
Real Madrid Ready to Offer €150M for Vitinha, but PSG Has No Intention to Sell

Florentino Perez announced Thursday an offer of €150 million for a Ligue des Champions player without revealing the name. Spanish media unanimously identify Vitinha, PSG midfielder, as Real Madrid's primary target.

Football Jun 5
Nine Manchester City players facing uncertain futures under Enzo Maresca

Manchester City enter a summer of significant transition as Enzo Maresca prepares to take charge. From goalkeeper James Trafford to midfielder Mateo Kovacic, at least nine first-team players face unclear futures at the Etihad Stadium.

Football Jun 5
Sheikh Jassim unlikely to return as Glazers weigh partial Manchester United sale

Members of the Glazer family are reportedly considering selling their individual holdings in Manchester United, but Sheikh Jassim — who led a £4.5bn Qatari bid in 2023 — is not expected to re-enter the picture, with a minority stake holding little appeal for the billionaire.

Football Jun 5
Sheikh Jassim rules out fresh Man Utd bid as Glazers weigh partial sale

The Qatari consortium that failed to buy Manchester United in 2023 will not return with a new offer, despite reports that some Glazer family members are open to selling their stakes in the club.

Football Jun 5
Maupay backs De Zerbi to transform Spurs and eyes Premier League return

Former Brighton striker Neal Maupay, who played under Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille, says Tottenham will be a 'dangerous team' next season and admits he is keen to return to England after his loan at Sevilla ended.

Football Jun 5
Liverpool open Diomande talks as United, Arsenal and Spurs pursue summer targets

Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with RB Leipzig over winger Yan Diomande, while Manchester United are set to confirm the £38m signing of Ederson from Atalanta. Arsenal are tracking Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, with Spurs seeing a bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton.

Football Jun 5
Florentino Perez promises record €150m offer for PSG or Champions League player

In his campaign for Real Madrid's presidency, Florentino Perez announced plans to submit a €150 million offer for a young midfielder or forward from a Champions League club, excluding any Premier League player.

Football Jun 5
United close in on Ederson signing as Rashford future and Leao interest dominate summer agenda

Manchester United are finalising a £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with a medical scheduled for early July. The club are also pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, weighing Rafael Leao as an attacking target, and preparing a bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton.

Football Jun 5
Trabzonspor in daily contact with Onana as Heaton signs one-year extension at United

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan says his club speak with Andre Onana every day as they push to make his loan permanent, while Manchester United have confirmed goalkeeper Tom Heaton has signed a fresh one-year deal at Old Trafford.

Football Jun 5
Manchester City dismiss Real Madrid presidential candidate's Haaland transfer claim

Manchester City have firmly rejected claims by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme that a release clause exists in Erling Haaland's contract, saying there is 'no chance' of the striker leaving and warning of potential legal action.

Football Jun 5
United close in on Mateus Fernandes as Tchouameni remains a long-shot option

Manchester United are targeting West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as their second midfield signing of the summer, though the Hammers' £80million asking price presents a significant obstacle. Aurélien Tchouameni remains a longer-term possibility despite Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez insisting the Frenchman is not for sale.

Football Jun 5
Mourinho wants to bring Calafiori to Real Madrid despite Arsenal contract until 2029

According to the Mirror and Sky Germany, José Mourinho, tipped for the Real Madrid job, wishes to recruit Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is under contract with Arsenal until 2029 and valued at €55 million.

Football Jun 5
Trabzonspor in daily contact with Onana as Heaton signs new United deal

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has confirmed the Turkish club speak with Andre Onana every day as they pursue a permanent deal, while Manchester United have handed third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton a new one-year contract.

Football Jun 5
Monreal backs Tonali signing as Sheringham floats Alexander-Arnold move to Arsenal

Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has endorsed a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, saying it would give the Premier League champions the best midfield in the world. Ex-England striker Teddy Sheringham has also raised the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold joining from Real Madrid.

Football Jun 5
Amorim's past praise for Mateus Fernandes fuels Man Utd's £80m pursuit

Manchester United are targeting West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer, with the Hammers valuing the 21-year-old Portuguese international at £80 million. Ruben Amorim previously lauded Fernandes during their time together at Sporting CP, adding weight to United's reported interest.

Football Jun 5
Ebrima Tunkara, Barcelona's 16-year-old gem already coveted across Europe

Sixteen-year-old attacking midfielder Ebrima Tunkara, trained at La Masia, has caught the attention of Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus after providing three assists at the U17 Euros. Barcelona, where he is contracted until 2029, intends to keep him.

Football Jun 5
Sandro urges Tottenham to back De Zerbi like Arsenal backed Arteta and warns of summer exits

Former Spurs midfielder Sandro, who played under Roberto De Zerbi at Benevento, says Tottenham must give their new head coach full backing and the right players — and warns that Richarlison and Cristian Romero could both leave this summer.

Football Jun 4

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