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Bayern push €53m Saibari deal as Kompany gets his man
Vincent Kompany is pushing Bayern to sign PSV Eindhoven's Ismael Saibari, with a €53m offer now on the table. This is a coach-driven move, Saibari wasn't high on the club's scouting list, but Kompany really wanted him.…
Chelsea set £120m Fernandez price as City chase Anderson
Chelsea have slapped a £120million price tag on Enzo Fernandez amid interest from Manchester City and incoming boss Enzo Maresca. That number is designed to recoup what Chelsea paid Benfica, but it's almost certainly too rich for City, especially with Elliot Anderson still the number one midfield target.…
Mourinho returns to Real Madrid as Vinicius renewal stalls and Chelsea target Güler
Real Madrid have officially announced José Mourinho as the new manager. It is his first return to the club since leaving in 2013, and it comes at a historic moment, the club is holding its first presidential elections in 20 years, with Florentino Pérez having promised exactly this appointment during his campaign.…
Kim Min-jae emerges as United bargain target
He's 29, entering his final year at Bayern, and the German champions might be willing to cut their losses. Manchester United are monitoring Kim Min-jae closely ahead of a potential bargain move this summer, with representatives set to watch him again at the World Cup.…
Chelsea set £120m Enzo Fernandez asking price as Alonso eyes Arda Güler
Chelsea have set an asking price of around £120million for Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City are being linked, with their new boss Enzo Maresca, who worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, known to be an admirer.…
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Dybala near extension as Arsenal push for Manu Kone
Good news where you need it most. Roma and Paulo Dybala are nearing an agreement on a contract extension, with the Argentine receiving a counter-proposal and both sides moving closer to a deal.…
Calafiori stays as Arsenal draw up summer attacking shortlist
Arsenal have made it crystal clear, Riccardo Calafiori is not for sale. Real Madrid came knocking and were told the door is shut.…
Juventus sack Comolli after Champions League miss, Carnevali takes over
Juventus have parted ways with Damien Comolli and appointed Giovanni Carnevali as the club's new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. The decision comes after the club missed out on Champions League revenue, a financial blow that has forced a restructure at the top.…
Sebastian Jørgensen sold to AGF as Malmö FF exit confirmed
Malmö FF are set to part ways with Sebastian Jørgensen permanently, as Danish champions AGF Århus have agreed to buy the midfielder outright from his loan spell. The 23-year-old joined Malmö from Silkeborg with some expectation but never established himself in the first-team picture, instead spending time on loan in Denmark and at IFK Norrköping without making a lasting impression.…
AIK ice hockey defenseman's salary draws attention
It's a quiet Friday for AIK football, but across the club's other sports, the ice hockey side has surfaced in the Swedish press. Reports have detailed the salary of a star defenseman currently on AIK's SHL roster.…
Rodri addresses Real Madrid links and World Cup ambitions
Rodri has given a revealing interview ahead of the 2026 World Cup, saying he would swap his Ballon d'Or for a World Cup with Spain without hesitation. He also addressed the persistent Real Madrid links directly: "To be honest, I've kept myself a bit distant.…
Torino approach Olympiacos for Strefezza
Torino have made contact with Olympiacos over a potential move for Gabriel Strefezza. The Italian club are exploring a deal for the winger as they look to strengthen their attack this summer.…
Malmö FF look to hockey clubs for inspiration
Malmö FF chairman Anders Pålsson has been studying how SHL ice hockey clubs Rögle and Skellefteå operate, looking for ideas the football side can borrow. "We can't copy directly since we have a ball and they have a puck, but it's interesting how they work and how incredibly professional they've become," Pålsson says.…
Kang-in Lee close to Atletico Madrid exit
The biggest story this Friday: Kang-in Lee has given his personal agreement to leave PSG for Atletico Madrid. Spanish sources report terms are already agreed between the player and the La Liga side.…
Lucescu wants to stay but PAOK stay silent
Razvan Lucescu has made it clear he wants to remain at PAOK next season. The problem? The club hasn't responded.…
Zagaritis talks stall as German clubs enter the race
Panathinaikos wants Vasilis Zagaritis but negotiations have hit a wall. The left-back situation is getting complicated, Augsburg and Köln are now in the race, and your club hasn't made progress in talks.…
Celtic hit with suspended stand closure after Hearts pitch invasion
Celtic will face a reduced capacity for a Premiership match next season after the SPFL imposed sanctions for the pitch invasion that followed the title-clinching win over Hearts in May. The governing body has ordered a suspended capacity cut for one fixture.…
Rashford deal accelerates as Petit demands attacking upgrade
Marcus Rashford could be an Arsenal player this summer, and the deal is picking up speed. Barcelona have decided not to activate their purchase option on the Manchester United forward, which leaves Arsenal as the frontrunners for his signature.…
Dumfries completes Real Madrid medical as Inter eye Palestra
Your right-back is leaving. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman confirmed Denzel Dumfries has already completed his medical with Real Madrid, essentially rubber-stamping the transfer.…
Streffezza draws Torino interest as Olympiacos rebuild takes shape
Torino have joined the race for Olympiacos winger Gabriel Streffezza, according to reports from Italy. Parma still want to keep him after his loan spell, but now face competition from a Serie A rival.…
Davies misses World Cup opener, Bayern close in on Saibari
Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's first World Cup match against Bosnia on Friday with a muscle injury. The good news: an MRI taken Thursday showed positive signs, with Canada coach Jesse Marsch saying Davies is "healing incredibly well, almost completely." Marsch indicated they'll now ramp up his workload.…