Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Cancelo signs until 2029 and returns to Barcelona for the third time
FC Barcelona officially announced on Thursday the return of Joao Cancelo, who became a free agent after leaving Al-Hilal, as well as the loan of goalkeeper Aron Yaakobishvili to Almeria until June 2027.
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Gyokeres 'wants to leave' Arsenal after one season with Barcelona in daily contact
Viktor Gyokeres is pushing for an exit from Arsenal just one year after joining, with his agent in daily talks with Barcelona sporting director Deco, according to a report from Spanish outlet Cope. The Swedish striker scored 21 goals last season as Arsenal won the Premier League.
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Carrick faces media as United table £65m Baleba bid ahead of Hull opener
Michael Carrick held his first pre-match press conference of the season on Thursday, with Manchester United's £65m move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and injury doubts over Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, and Mason Mount all on the agenda.
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Arteta rules out Myles Lewis-Skelly exit with '100 per cent' certainty amid United interest
Mikel Arteta has shut down speculation linking 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly with a move away from Arsenal, insisting the homegrown midfielder will stay beyond this summer's transfer deadline despite reported interest from Manchester United.
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Pape Matar Sarr set to leave Tottenham as Galatasaray close in on three-year deal
Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has agreed personal terms with Galatasaray on a three-year contract, with the move now at an advanced stage as Spurs reshape their midfield around Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
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Tottenham targets double swoop from Manchester City worth €150m
Tottenham, already the second-biggest spenders in the Premier League this summer with €267m invested, have opened talks with Manchester City to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush, with the total deal potentially exceeding €150 million.
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United's sell-on clause earns cut as Kambwala closes in on Como move
Manchester United will receive a percentage of the fee when former defender Willy Kambwala completes a transfer from Villarreal to Como, thanks to a sell-on clause inserted at the time of his 2024 sale.
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Van Dijk tells Liverpool teammates not up for the challenge to leave the club
Virgil van Dijk has publicly called out any Liverpool player lacking the desire to compete, declaring last season 'unacceptable' and urging the squad to embrace the pressure of a four-front campaign under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Newcastle close to selling Willock to Besiktas as summer exodus continues
Newcastle United are in talks to sell midfielder Joe Willock to Besiktas for a reported €7m plus add-ons, as the club's summer of departures follows the exits of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.
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Ajayi close to signing professional terms as Gabriel shines in United's pre-season friendlies
Noah Ajayi is nearing a professional contract with Manchester United after concerns over his future, while JJ Gabriel continued his impressive pre-season form with another goal in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sheffield Wednesday.
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Worcester sign ex-England U20 Kofi Cripps from Bristol to bolster title defence
Championship champions Worcester Warriors have recruited back-row Kofi Cripps from Bristol Bears, with the 23-year-old dropping down a division to reunite with head coach Matt Everard, who previously worked with him at Wasps.
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Arsenal target Juventus star Yildiz after Vinicius Jr opts to stay at Real Madrid
Arsenal are exploring a deal for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta searches for a left-sided attacker following Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr choosing to remain at the Bernabeu. A swap involving Gabriel Martinelli has been floated, though Juventus are expected to demand upwards of £60m.
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Rooney accuses Pogba of crippling Manchester United with €105m transfer
Free after his contract with Monaco was terminated, Paul Pogba is in Wayne Rooney's sights, who views his 2016 return to Manchester United for €105 million as one of the errors still weighing on the club.
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Ipswich and Forest eye Liam Delap as Chelsea exile deepens under Xabi Alonso
Liam Delap has lost the No 9 shirt at Chelsea and is training separately from the main squad, with former club Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest among those considering a summer move for the 23-year-old striker.
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Genesio contradicts OM hierarchy over Hojbjerg captaincy and draws criticism
Bruno Genesio publicly disagreed with Olympique de Marseille's decision to strip Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of the captain's armband, prompting criticism from former defender Maxime Chanot, who views the coach's public stance as counterproductive.
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Arsenal target Kenan Yildiz in €100m move — but Juventus deal pushes transfer to next summer
Arsenal have identified Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as their primary attacking target, but a new contract at the Italian club and the tightening transfer window make a deal before the deadline increasingly unlikely, with a €100m move now pencilled in for next summer.
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Wright urges Arsenal fans to stop targeting Lewis-Skelly's mum amid transfer rumours
Ian Wright has called out Arsenal supporters for bombarding Myles Lewis-Skelly's mother and agent Marcia with accusations that she is touting her son around, insisting the 19-year-old and his camp want to stay at the club.
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Barcelona set to sign Livakovic for €5m before loaning him to Fenerbahçe
According to Marca, FC Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic for between €3 and €5 million, before immediately loaning him to Fenerbahçe for the remainder of the season. He will not join Hansi Flick's squad until 2027.
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Manu Koné in Manchester City's sights for around €60 million
After two seasons at Roma, French international Manu Koné is reportedly high on Manchester City's list as they look to strengthen their midfield this summer. The Giallorossi are demanding around €60 million.
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Barcelona target Lautaro Martínez for €85m after Atlético shut Álvarez door
Barcelona have shifted their striker search to Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez after Atlético Madrid refused to negotiate Julián Álvarez's departure. The Argentine is reportedly open to a move to Camp Nou, with Inter valuing him at around €85 million.
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