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Atletico Madrid open to selling Alvarez to Arsenal but striker holds out for Barcelona

Atletico Madrid have shifted their stance and are now willing to sell Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, with a Viktor Gyokeres swap reportedly on the table. The Argentina striker, however, remains determined to join Barcelona despite the Catalan club's €100m bid being rejected.

Football Aug 20
OM Officially Announces Departure of Alessandro Antonello, General Manager for One Year

Olympique de Marseille announced Thursday evening the resignation of Alessandro Antonello, general manager of the club since July 2025. The Italian, recruited from Inter Milan, is leaving the club amid a major restructuring of its management.

Football Aug 20
Manchester City eye Palmeiras winger Allan as £85m Savinho sale nears completion

Manchester City have identified Palmeiras winger Allan as a potential replacement for Savinho, who is in advanced talks to join Tottenham. The Brazilian has a €100m release clause, though City hope to negotiate a lower fee.

Football Aug 20
Man United's £65m Baleba bid signals a quieter, smarter transfer approach than the De Jong debacle

Manchester United have submitted a £65m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, continuing a low-profile summer that stands in sharp contrast to their drawn-out and ultimately failed pursuit of Frenkie de Jong in 2022.

Football Aug 20
Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Minteh as Salah successor search intensifies

Liverpool have had a £50m offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down as the club pursue multiple targets to replace Mohamed Salah. The Gambian, currently sidelined for around eight weeks, was identified alongside Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.

Football Aug 20
Carrick hints at left-back pursuit as Man Utd close in on £65m Baleba deal

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £60m plus £5m in add-ons, with manager Michael Carrick indicating a left-back signing will follow — Barcelona's Alejandro Balde has emerged as a target.

Football Aug 20
Carrick confirms United push to sign Baleba in £65m deal before September deadline

Manchester United have submitted a bid of around £60m plus add-ons for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with manager Michael Carrick acknowledging the club are actively looking to strengthen before the September 1 transfer deadline.

Football Aug 20
Carrick hails Rashford as 'fantastically well' returned forward eyes United future

Michael Carrick has praised Marcus Rashford's sharpness and fitness since returning from his season-long loan at Barcelona, with the 28-year-old now set to feature in Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull.

Football Aug 20
Carrick backs Manchester United for title push but warns 'a whole new step' is needed

Michael Carrick has refused to rule out a Manchester United Premier League title challenge this season, though he acknowledged the club must improve significantly on last season's form to dethrone champions Arsenal.

Football Aug 20
Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh as window enters final 11 days

Liverpool have had a £50 million offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down, with the Reds still searching for a wide attacker following Mo Salah's departure. The 22-year-old Gambia international is keen on the move but is currently sidelined for eight weeks.

Football Aug 20
Rejected by Lazio over knee issue, Bamba Dieng heads to Red Star Belgrade

Free agent since leaving Lorient, Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng saw his transfer to Lazio Roma collapse after failing his medical due to a knee problem. He is now set to join Red Star Belgrade, where a medical examination is scheduled.

Football Aug 20
Aston Villa sign Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid to fill Digne's left-back void

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Italy international Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid, replacing Lucas Digne who departed for Paris Saint-Germain. The move is part of a broader summer rebuild as Villa prepare for their Champions League campaign.

Football Aug 20
McParland faces contract crossroads at Northampton with first-choice spot out of reach

Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland, 21, is set for talks over his future after entering the final year of his contract, with Lions star Alex Mitchell blocking a clear path to the starting nine.

Rugby Aug 20
Phil Thompson urges Liverpool to sign five players as defensive gaps concern legend

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has warned that Andoni Iraola's squad needs up to five new signings before the window closes, naming defence, midfield and wide positions as urgent priorities ahead of the Premier League opener against Newcastle.

Football Aug 20
Arteta insists Lewis-Skelly will stay at Arsenal despite Manchester United interest

Mikel Arteta has given a definitive response to speculation linking 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly with a summer move to Manchester United, declaring himself '100 per cent' confident the versatile full-back will remain at the Emirates.

Football Aug 20
Sage backs Crystal Palace to keep Wharton despite Man City interest this summer

New Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has expressed confidence the club will retain Adam Wharton, insisting the 22-year-old midfielder still has more to give at Selhurst Park despite reported interest from Manchester City.

Football Aug 20
Arteta flags Bruno Guimaraes injury doubt ahead of Arsenal's Coventry opener

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has raised concerns over Bruno Guimaraes ahead of Friday's clash with Coventry, just days after the £75m signing started the Community Shield win over Manchester City. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both fit to play.

Football Aug 20
Transferred for €50M, Ferran Torres impresses in training ahead of Rennes

Arriving from Barcelona this summer for approximately 50 million euros, Spanish forward Ferran Torres scored multiple goals during a training session at the Poissy Campus and is pushing for a spot in PSG's squad for the first Ligue 1 matchday against Rennes.

Football Aug 20
Brighton chief open to 'sensible' offer as Manchester United bid £65m for Carlos Baleba

Brighton CEO Paul Barber has signalled the club will consider a 'sensible' offer for Carlos Baleba after Manchester United submitted an initial bid of around £60m plus add-ons for the 22-year-old midfielder.

Football Aug 20
Newcastle secure £190m Woolsington Hall deal to build world-class training ground by 2030

Newcastle United have agreed to acquire the 260-acre Woolsington Hall estate near Newcastle Airport for £190 million, with plans to construct a new training complex ahead of the 2029-30 season, subject to planning permission.

Football Aug 20

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