Manchester United could have been taken over by Sir Jim Ratcliffe this summer, but the Glazer family didn’t want to sell-up. Ratcliffe, who was in the running to buy Chelsea earlier this year after Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich had put the club on the market after he was sanctioned in the wake of his country’s attack on Ukraine, has supported the Red Devils all his life. “...Full Story »

James Maddison would reportedly love to join long-term suitors Tottenham next summer as he plans his move away from Leicester City. The midfielder is said to be confident that he can secure a transfer to a Champions League club following the current campaign, reports Football Insider, as the 25-year-old’s contract enters its final season next summer. Tottenham are said to be keeping clo...Full Story »

Barcelona eye Neves as Busquets successor (Sport)Wolves star Ruben Neves is the man Barcelona want to replace veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets for next season. Sport reports the Spanish side have made the 25-year-old their top summer target and he is open to making the switch to Camp Nou. Luis Muriel wants Atalanta exitLuis Muriel has decided that his time at Atalanta is near its end, says...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is set to leave PSG this summer as he plans to refuse any new contract offers with the Ligue 1 champions. The Argentine superstar moved to the French capital in 2021 - after an emotional departure from boyhood side Barcelona. Messi had initially signed for two seasons with PSG, but after struggling last time out for the French giants, Messi could already be looking to move on nex...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon believes his meticulous summer recruitment is beginning to pay dividends after Rovers registered back-to-back away wins with a last-gasp 1-0 victory at Walsall.Elliott Nevitt nodded home their winner five minutes into second-half stoppage time after fellow substitute and former Walsall man Kieron Morris’ drive was parried by Saddlers goalkeeper Owen Evans.It was ...Full Story »

PSV director confirms discussions between Gakpo and Man Utd “Cody [Gakpo] has had a difficult preparation with us because he has spoken with Manchester United," PSV director Marcel Brands told VI. "They didn’t come until mid-August and it didn’t go through. "I even think Cody wouldn’t have left at the end of the transfer window if the right amount had been offered. Ther...Full Story »

Manchester United were offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco during the summer transfer window. During the summer transfer window, Manchester United were in the market for a wide player. Towards the end of August, former Ajax winger Antony was brought to the club, reuniting with his former manager Erik ten Hag. Many players were offered to Manchester United throu...Full Story »

Erling Haaland spoke to Manuel Akanji about following him to Manchester City this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column. The Norway international played alongside the Swiss defender at Borussia Dortmund, and Romano says they spoke about the prospect of a move to the Etihad Stadium towards the end of the summer. Akanji ended up making the late move from Do...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea will continue to keep an eye on developments regarding Frenkie de Jong’s situation at Barcelona in the months ahead. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, with the transfer news guru giving plenty of insight into why the Netherlands international ended up staying at the Nou Camp this summer. Both Man Utd and Chels...Full Story »

After signing Marc Cucurella from Brighton, Thomas Tuchel decide he no longer required the services of Alonso paving way for his Chelsea exit. WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona have completed the signing of Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso on a free transfer and it completes Xavi's summer revolution at Camp Nou. The Spaniard had been linked with the Blaugrana for several months, and fell further down t...Full Story »

Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest have, on Saturday, wrapped up a deal for yet another addition to the club’s first-team ranks. The player primed to link up with the Reds imminently? Renan Lodi. Left-back Lodi, of course, has been hotly tipped for a Forest switch over the course of the last couple of days, after word was forthcoming in the media that the Brazilian had been made ...Full Story »

Ajax are leading the race to sign Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech this summer, with Manchester United also interested. Ziyech has struggled to cement a regular place in the Chelsea side since arriving from Dutch club Ajax, with many suggesting he has been unable to adapt to the English game. The Moroccan international may find himself even further down the pecking order after the arrival of Raheem...Full Story »

When football players hang up their boots, there are a number of jobs that they usually turn to. Some become managers and coaches, others go down the punditry route on television on radio - while some even end up on BBC daytime programmes like Homes Under The Hammer. However, not everyone decides to get into piloting planes. But that is exactly what former Middlesbrough player Richard Kell d...Full Story »

Manchester United transfer target Manuel Akanji could be available for loan this summer with Borussia Dortmund struggling to sell the defender. Defensive reinforcements appeared to be high on Manchester United's priority list this summer. Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia were both brought to Old Trafford, with plenty of other targets being pursued. One man they showed an interest in was ...Full Story »

New Blackpool boss Michael Appleton could hand debuts to his summer signings as they launch their Sky Bet Championship campaign at home to Reading.Canada international attacker Theo Corbeanu became the club’s fourth arrival when he completed a season-long loan move from Premier League Wolves on Thursday.He joins Liverpool defender Rhys Williams and Manchester City midfielder Lewis Fiorini ...Full Story »

Millwall boss Gary Rowett could have all five summer recruits available for the Sky Bet Championship opener against Stoke.Benik Afobe has made his switch to The Den permanent, while Zian Flemming, George Honeyman, Jamie Shackleton and Charlie Cresswell have all arrived this summer.Millwall have come through pre-season training without any injury issues, so there could be a clutch of competitive ...Full Story »

Manchester United are willing to let star striker Cristiano Ronaldo leave on loan this summer, provided that he extends his current contract at Old Trafford, as they look to reach a compromise with their forward. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to finally return to England after a standoff with Manchester United over a potential departure in order to hold talks with Erik ten Hag, but there remains n...Full Story »

Manchester United have ruled out letting Anthony Martial leave this summer, sources have told ESPN. United were willing to listen to offers for Martial earlier this summer, but a combination of the France forward's preseason form and the uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo's future means he is part of Erik ten Hag's plans for the new season. Martial has made the most of his chance to impress ...Full Story »

There will always be attempts from clubs to turn fans against players if they refuse to leave, but there’s nothing you can really do once a multi-year contract has been given out. Barcelona have made some big moves this summer, but it will have a knock-on effect in terms of players needing to leave to bring the squad size down, but also when it comes to bringing in some funds to allow f...Full Story »

Eden hazard has 'pleasantly surprised' coaches at Real Madrid after returning to pre-season training in top condition - and he could be played in a new position Real Madrid have been pleasantly surprised by Eden Hazard's fitness levels (Image: Helios de la Rubia/Real Madrid via Getty Images) Real Madrid have been 'pleasantly surprised' by Eden Hazard - who has returned to pre-season training i...Full Story »