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Bayern enquired to sign Arsenal star before landing Diaz

Bayern Munich reportedly made an enquiry to sign Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli in the summer before landing Luis Diaz from Liverpool.

FIFA finally allow Laporte to join Athletic Club

Aymeric Laporte has joined Athletic Club from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr after FIFA reversed its initial decision and approved the transfer.

Onana is gone! Man Utd flop joins Trabzonspor on loan

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan, drawing a temporary line under his turbulent spell in England.

Revealed: Liverpool eyed swap with Man City before £82m deal

Liverpool made an audacious offer to swap Luis Diaz for Julian Alvarez last summer, only for the idea to be quickly rejected by Manchester City.

Liverpool sent warning over failed Guehi move

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher fears the club's failure to sign Marc Guehi could come back to haunt them in the Premier League title race.

New job for Klopp? Presidential candidate makes bold claim

Benfica presidential candidate Cristovao Carvalho has made a bold claim as he vows to replace Bruno Lage with Jurgen Klopp should he be elected.

Juve eye January bid for Lookman with Zirkzee also on radar

Juventus are weighing a January move for Ademola Lookman as they prepare for life without Dusan Vlahovic, with Joshua Zirkzee also on their radar.

How Glazer family left Antony sweating on €25m Man Utd exit

Real Betis’ CEO, Ramos Alcaron, has revealed how the Glazer family had Antony sweating on his €25m (£22m/$29m) transfer from Manchester United.

Revealed: Punishment Chelsea are expecting to receive for 74 charges

Chelsea have been charged with 74 alleged breaches of FA regulations dating back to Roman Abramovich’s ownership, raising questions about what punishment the club could face.

Skriniar claims he got the Donnarumma treatment in shock PSG exit

Milan Skriniar says his Paris Saint-Germain exit came as a surprise, saying he and Gianluigi Donnarumma were given similar treatment by Luis Enrique.

Newcastle scared away from bid for Atalanta defender Scalvini

Newcastle’s approach for Giorgio Scalvini was deterred by Atalanta's €50 million demand, according to a report.

According to Matteo Moretto, Newcastle tested Atalanta’s resolve but a €50m (£43m/$58m) valuation of Scalvini forced the Magpies to drop their interest and go after Malick Thiaw, who they signed from AC Milan in August. Napoli were also in contention to sign the 21-year-old centre-back, but were turned down.

Chelsea, Inter and Villa eye Brugge defender

Chelsea, Aston Villa and Inter are interested in Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez after Marseille missed out on the centre-back's signing this summer.

Marseille were heavily linked with Ordonez this summer and had reportedly reached personal agreement with the player. However, the French club couldn't meet the Belgian club's expectations and the move fell through. Chelsea, Inter and Villa have now entered the race to sign the Ecuadorian defender with the Premier League side's having sent their scouts to monitor the player during his international break for the World Cup qualifiers.

Why Dele is expected to miss out on Wrexham transfer

Dele Alli’s hopes of securing a lifeline move to Wrexham appear over, with manager Phil Parkinson hinting that his final squad spot will instead go to returning star Ollie Rathbone. The former Tottenham and England midfielder, recently released by Como, had been linked with the Hollywood-owned club but now looks set to continue his uncertain search for a new home.

Wrexham boss Parkinson has suggested that Rathbone, last season’s Player of the Year for the Red Dragons, will fill the club’s 25th squad slot once he returns from injury. Rathbone has been sidelined with an ankle problem but is close to fitness after impressing during pre-season. His return appears to rule out a move for Dele.

Ex-Man Utd striker Martial offered surprise transfer to Pumas

Liga MX side Pumas are interested in signing Anthony Martial on loan, but the ex-Manchester United forward appears unwilling to take a pay cut.

AEK Athens are seeking to offload the French striker, with Pumas interested in his signature, but AM reports the ex-United forward's wages are acting as a roadblock in the negotiations. Martial is one of the highest-paid individuals in the Athens squad and has a contract with the Greek club that runs until 2027.

Man Utd receiving nothing for Onana! Loan terms revealed

The terms of Andre Onana’s Trabzonspor transfer have been revealed, with Manchester United receiving no loan fee.

Romano has said on X of Onana’s imminent move - with his contract in England running until 2028, with the option for a further 12-month extension beyond that point: “Travels to Turkey in the next 24 hours together with his agent! Plan confirmed: he’s becoming new Trabzonspor player on loan from Man United until June 2026. No buy option clause or loan fee.”

Man City's transfer contingency plan for Savinho exit revealed

Manchester City transfer had reportedly chalked up a contingency plan for Savinho's exit if the winger had left for Tottenham. Manager Thomas Frank had identified the 21-year-old as a priority signing, and Spurs tabled a bold £43 million ($58m) bid in the hope of luring him to north London. But City weren’t biting. From the very start of talks, the message was clear: Savinho was not for sale.

Behind the scenes, however, City weren’t entirely unprepared for the possibility of losing Savinho. According to Foot Mercato, Etihad chiefs had identified Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola as their contingency plan. At just 22, the French international fits the mould of Guardiola’s preferred wide men: fast, versatile, and fearless in possession.

Mainoo has long-held concerns over Man Utd future as he eyes exit

Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly had concerns over his Manchester United future for months as the midfielder eyes a January exit. Mainoo was once hailed as the heartbeat of United’s next generation, but fast-forward to September 2025, and the 20-year-old is facing the harshest dilemma of his young career: fight for scraps at Old Trafford or walk away temporarily to save his England dreams.

Vardy reveals advice from Maresca before Cremonese transfer

Jamie Vardy has revealed that he received special advice from Chelsea's ex-Leicester boss Enzo Maresca before completing a sensational free transfer to Cremonese. After 13 unforgettable years at the King Power Stadium, the 38-year-old striker has swapped the East Midlands for northern Italy, penning a one-year deal with the Serie A outfit.

Henry drops huge hint on identity of next France manager

Zinedine Zidane will become the next France boss, taking over from Didier Deschamps, according to Les Bleus and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.