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OFFICIAL: Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United until 2031
Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Carlos Baleba has joined the club, subject to registration.
OFFICIAL: Tottenham Hotspur signs Savinho from Man City
According to Tottenham Hotspur official announcement, Man City winger Savinho joins the club.
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Here we go! Romano: Forest reach verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea
Nottingham Forest reach verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea.
OFFICIAL: Bruno Fernandes is the PFA Players’ Player of the Year
Bruno Fernandes is the PFA Players’ Player of the Year
OFFICIAL: Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig
Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan for the 2026/27 season.
Man Utd announce Baleba arrival as midfield rebuild continues
Manchester United have continued to rebuild their midfield after they announced the arrival of Carlos Baleba from Brighton on Tuesday.
Baleba bids farewell to Brighton: Wherever I play, this club is in how I play
Baleba bids farewell to club Brighton and the fans on Instagram.
Diego Simeone addresses brutal Julian Alvarez jeers as Arsenal target blockbuster transfer
Julian Alvarez has been linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid and the Arsenal target was booed by his own fans during the 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Sunday
Chelsea write to fans to urge them to stop singing 'f*** the Pope and the IRA'
Chelsea are to write to fans – and warn them of potential bans – after a section of the club’s support launched into a sectarian chant at their 3-2 win at Fulham.
PL summer transfer window: What your club still needs to do in the week before Deadline Day
Arsenal will not give up on the signing of Julian Alvarez right until the end but, with his heart set on a move to Barcelona and Atletico refusing to sell to them, it still looks unlikely to happen at this stage.
Man City bids farewell to Savinho: wishing you the very best for the future
After Tottenham officially confirmed Savinho’s arrival, Manchester City issued a farewell statement for the Brazilian winger.
'The squad is closed' – Mourinho thrilled with Madrid signings despite Rodri miss
Jose Mourinho believes that Real Madrid's business this summer is all but complete, suggesting "the squad is closed" to any more arrivals before the window slams shut.
Carlos Baleba transfer: Is Baleba a major gamble or a game-changer for MU?
Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton.
Liverpool hold positive talks with optimism deal can be done with PSG for Barcola
Liverpool are holding further talks with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday for Bradley Barcola.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been crowned the men's PFA Players' Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season.
Alonso seeks clarity on Fernandez's Chelsea future
Xabi Alonso revealed "my wish is that we know what will happen in the future", as rumours continue to suggest Enzo Fernandez could leave Chelsea this summer.
Martinelli transfer news: Al Hilal and Arsenal make progress on deal for Brazilian winger
Arsenal and Al Hilal have made progress in the last few days over a deal for Gabriel Martinelli.
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Romano: Martinelli’s move to Al Hilal at the final stages for final fee over €65m package
Gabriel Martinelli’s move to Al Hilal, at the final stages between clubs for final fee over €65m package.
Mourinho: I wanted Endrick to stay at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho revealed he did not want Endrick to leave Real Madrid this summer as he believes the 20-year-old has "significant talent".
Van Dijk's role: Iraola's team are pressing high but is that a problem for 35-year-old captain?
There was a moment during Liverpool’s recent win over Como that barely registered with the Anfield crowd at the time. It was their final pre-season friendly and Andoni Iraola's side won the game 2-0 with Jeremy Jacquet impressing on his debut.
Fixtures of the Day
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Al-Ahli SFC VS Auckland FC 2026/08/27 18:00 UTC
EFL Cup
Tottenham Hotspur VS Charlton Athletic 2026/08/27 18:45 UTC
Newcastle United VS West Bromwich Albion 2026/08/27 18:45 UTC
La Liga
Real Madrid VS Real Sociedad 2026/08/27 19:00 UTC
Champions League
Olympique Lyonnais VS Fenerbahçe 2026/08/27 19:00 UTC
