Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Hurzeler concedes Brighton must 'face adversities' as United's £70m Baleba deal nears completion
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler hinted he is resigned to losing Carlos Baleba after Manchester United agreed a £70 million deal with the Seagulls on Friday, with the Cameroon midfielder set to become one of the club's most expensive signings.
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LOSC signs Orlando Gill, the goalkeeper at the heart of the Mbappé World Cup controversy
Lille is set to finalize the transfer of Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill from San Lorenzo for approximately 4 million euros. An arrival that places Ethan Mbappé in a delicate situation, his brother Kylian having been at the center of a fierce controversy involving the goalkeeper during the 2026 World Cup.
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Balde signals Barcelona exit as Man United weigh cut-price Hall alternative
Alejandro Balde has instructed agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club after losing his place in Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad, handing Manchester United a potential cut-price option as their pursuit of Newcastle's Lewis Hall stalls over a record-breaking fee demand.
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Alvarez jeered by Atletico fans on return as Arsenal transfer push intensifies
Julian Alvarez was met with deafening whistles from Atletico Madrid supporters when introduced as a substitute against Villarreal on Sunday, as his bid to force a summer move — with Arsenal among the frontrunners — continues to sour his relationship with the club.
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Manchester United seal £70m Baleba deal as Cascarino warns squad lacks Ferguson-era fight
Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal with Brighton to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba on a five-year contract, with pundit Tony Cascarino arguing the 22-year-old can restore the high-tempo pressing identity that defined the club under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Emery refuses to explain Watkins absence as 10-man Villa collapse 4-0 at Brighton
Aston Villa were thrashed 4-0 at Brighton on Sunday, with manager Unai Emery deflecting questions about Ollie Watkins' omission amid reports the striker is pushing for a move to Al Hilal. Joao Gomes was also sent off on his league debut.
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Maresca confirms City exits possible as £84m Bouaddi deal nears completion
Enzo Maresca has acknowledged further senior departures are possible before the September 1 deadline, with Jack Grealish, Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush all candidates to leave. City have agreed an £84.1m deal for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi and expect Savinho's £75m move to Tottenham to be ratified imminently.
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Isak jeered relentlessly on St James' Park return as Newcastle fans greet £125m Liverpool signing
Alexander Isak was met with boos, whistles and X-rated chants from Newcastle supporters as he returned to St James' Park for Liverpool in their Premier League opener — his first visit since forcing a £125m move last summer.
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Deco flies to Madrid to keep Barcelona's stalled £85m Álvarez pursuit alive
Barcelona sporting director Deco met Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo in Madrid in a bid to revive a transfer blocked by Atlético's flat refusal to sell. The 26-year-old, who scored 20 goals last season, has already made a public transfer request.
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Konaté delivers remarkable debut for Real Madrid with 97% pass accuracy and 89 touches
Starting against Espanyol in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory, Ibrahima Konaté produced statistically impressive numbers: 72 successful passes out of 74, 9 defensive contributions and no dribbles conceded.
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Bouaddi joins Manchester City for €100m, historic record for Ligue 1 club
LOSC and Manchester City reached an agreement on Sunday for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old midfielder joins the Skyblues for 100 million euros, marking the biggest sale abroad in Ligue 1 history.
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Anderson limps off on debut as Man City's midfield crisis deepens against Bournemouth
Elliot Anderson, City's £116m club-record signing from Nottingham Forest, was forced off after the hour mark in his Premier League debut against Bournemouth following a collision with Alex Scott, adding to a growing list of midfield concerns at the Etihad.
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Jaissle takes charge at Newcastle as Howe departs and four key players leave in summer overhaul
Matthias Jaissle has been appointed Newcastle United head coach after Eddie Howe left by mutual consent in July. The German arrives from Al-Ahli having previously managed Red Bull Salzburg, stepping into a squad reshaped by the departures of Tonali, Gordon, Guimaraes and Trippier.
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Juventus probes Real Madrid over Camavinga loan deal valued at €70m
Regularly criticized by Real Madrid supporters and sidelined in the midfield hierarchy, Eduardo Camavinga is in Juventus's sights, with the Turin club favoring a loan given a valuation that could reach €70 million.
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Al Hilal pursue £60m Martinelli transfer as Arsenal prepare to cash in on winger
Arsenal are in talks with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal over a £60 million sale of Gabriel Martinelli, with the 25-year-old winger receptive to the move after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta.
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10-man Aston Villa humiliated 4-0 at Brighton in one of the Premier League's worst opening-day collapses
Aston Villa suffered a catastrophic start to the new Premier League season, trailing 4-0 at half-time against Brighton with ten men after Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The result deepens uncertainty at the club following a summer of significant squad upheaval.
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Manchester City seal €100m Bouaddi deal as midfield rebuild gathers pace
Manchester City have agreed a €100m fee with Lille for 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, making him the third most expensive signing in the club's history as they overhaul a midfield depleted by the departures of Bernardo Silva, Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders.
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Alexander-Arnold opens up on Liverpool fan abuse after Real Madrid move: 'It hurts, but I understand'
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly about the hostile reception he faced from Liverpool supporters following his departure to Real Madrid, saying the abuse hurt given his 20-year commitment to the club — but that he understands the anger.
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Megnan-Pavé stays at Montpellier and escapes PSG despite near-complete agreement
Despite reaching an agreement with the player and submitting several offers to MHSC, PSG will not sign 16-year-old striker Laciné Megnan-Pavé this summer. The young attacker, already a goalscorer at senior level, will continue his development at Montpellier.
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Manchester City seal £85m Bouaddi signing from Lille to fill Rodri void
Manchester City have agreed an £85 million deal to sign 18-year-old Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the teenager set to sign a five-year contract at the Etihad after impressing at this summer's World Cup.
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