From around the league
Friday, 3 July 2026
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Elliot Anderson transfer confirmed by Manchester City
Manchester City confirmed Elliot Anderson’s £116m move in 82 words, with the England midfielder still at the World Cup in Kansas.
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Aurelien Tchouameni transfer gets Ferdinand backing, but United face a hard deal
Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to move quickly for Aurelien Tchouameni, but fee, wages and Real Madrid's reluctance make the deal hard.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
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Eli Junior Kroupi chase tests Tottenham’s spending power
Tottenham want Eli Junior Kroupi, but Bournemouth want at least £80m and have little reason to sell after a sixth-place finish.
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Uefa rejects mouth-covering red card rule in club competitions
Uefa will not use the mouth-covering red-card law in Champions League, Europa League or Conference League. Referees will judge incidents individually.
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Elliot Anderson set for £116m Manchester City move after World Cup formalities
Elliot Anderson transfer edges closer as Manchester City agree a £116m deal with Nottingham Forest, with formalities due after he returns to England.
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World Cup free agents: Casemiro and Salah lead the watchlist
14 World Cup players are out of contract, with Casemiro and Mohamed Salah among the biggest names still playing at the tournament.
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Mohamed Salah transfer twist as Al-Ahli lose a key backer
Al-Ahli want Mohamed Salah as R. Mahrez’s replacement, but Michael Emenalo’s exit has removed a key backer and the deal remains early stage.
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Harry Kane wants Bayern stay as Barcelona talk cools
Harry Kane wants a new Bayern Munich contract, Christian Falk says Barcelona have no chance, and Kane says it is not the time to talk.
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James Trafford Newcastle United decision looms as Manchester City role stays unclear
James Trafford is open to a move as Newcastle United lead the chase, after 1,530 minutes and 17 appearances for Manchester City this season.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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Bayern vs Stuttgart preview for Bundesliga opener
Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga opener on Friday, 28 August, with Kane's Stuttgart record and Bayern's Matchday 1 run in focus.
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Michael Olise: Bayern reject Real Madrid exit talk
Herbert Hainer has again ruled out selling Michael Olise, even as reports link the Bayern winger with Real Madrid and suggest he wants clarity.
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Ismael Saibari joins Bayern Munich as Kompany gets another attacking option
Ismael Saibari has joined Bayern Munich from PSV Eindhoven on a five-year deal through 2031 after Bayern moved early for the attacker.
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Chelsea beat Inter to Marco Palestra in Xabi Alonso's first signing
Marco Palestra has joined Chelsea from Atalanta for about £47m including add-ons, with Inter Milan beaten to Xabi Alonso's first signing.
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Chelsea turn to P. Chavarría after Grimaldo rejects reunion
Chelsea have accelerated their move for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria after Alejandro Grimaldo rejected a reunion with Xabi Alonso and joined
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Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer battle turns on timing
Manchester City can offer Ayyoub Bouaddi a loan-back or pre-agreement, while Lille favour a 2027 move. The fee could be €80m or €100m.
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Bradley Barcola pursuit gathers pace for Arsenal
Arsenal are stepping up their Bradley Barcola interest as PSG’s stance softens, with the France forward’s 13 goals and 7 assists last season helping his case.
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Real Madrid 2026-27 fixtures confirmed with early tests for Mourinho
Real Madrid's 2026-27 fixtures are set: a home opener against Real Sociedad, a September 20 derby at Atletico Madrid and October 25 at Barcelona.
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Manchester City turn departures into a £116m Anderson move
Manchester City are set to save around £550,000 a week as four players leave, with Elliot Anderson’s club-record £116m move lined up next.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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Bradley Barcola transfer race as Arsenal and Liverpool watch
Arsenal and Liverpool are tracking Bradley Barcola as PSG’s valuation, contract timing and competing reports keep a summer move alive.
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Chelsea and Aston Villa hit again as Uefa raises squad-cost stakes
Chelsea were fined €3m by Uefa, but Aston Villa's €22.5m penalty and Champions League registration restriction are the bigger hit.