Man Utd launch fresh bids for two players as INEOS target game-changing quadruple deal

Man Utd have made new offers for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, according to reports.

The Red Devils are attempting to get some of their main bits of business done early in the summer transfer window after sealing the appointment of Dan Ashworth.

Ashworth eventually joined the Red Devils earlier this month after Man Utd finally agreed compensation with Newcastle for their sporting director after months of negotiations.

And the arrival of Ashworth seems to have coincided with Man Utd ramping up their activity in the transfer market as the Premier League side close in on deals for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee and Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs De Ligt.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed …

Liverpool ignite Man Utd hijack as Slot finds perfect target to replace unconvincing Red

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly looking to hijack a Manchester United move for Matthijs de Ligt, as he sees him as the perfect replacement for Ibrahima Konate.

Slot is seemingly carefully deciding what he wants his squad to look like after inheriting it from Jurgen Klopp. Indeed, two months into the transfer window, the Dutchman is yet to sign a single player.

But he clearly has ideas about the makeup of the Liverpool side, having , who played 37 times under Slot s predecessor last season.

Instead, he d like to sign Bayern Munich defender De Ligt, who has been linked with the Reds at times this summer, and would clearly make a good partner for Virgil van Dijk, given the pair have played a lot of football together for the Netherlands.

, Slot see…

Sources ‘very close to Arsenal’ insist that £40m defender will ‘start’ under Arteta next season

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta plans to start Jurrien Timber at left-back next season as Riccardo Calafiori s role is also revealed by a journalist.

The Gunners have only made one permanent signing so far this summer transfer window with the arrival of David Raya from Brentford after he impressed on loan last season.

Widespread reports indicate that Arsenal are with the Italy international agreeing personal terms over a potential move.

It is understood that a medical will happen at some point this week with .

It seems unlikely that Calafiori would start ahead of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba who have formed a brilliant partnership over the last couple of seasons but journalist Steve Kay insists that the Italian could replace Gabriel.

Timber wh…

Liverpool: ‘Specialist priority’ target from ‘outside PL’ is ‘one to watch’ amid three signing reveal

A fresh report has revealed a Liverpool transfer to watch this summer as Arne Slot s side have picked out a specialist priority target.

have had a busy few months off the pitch as new head coach Slot has replaced Jurgen Klopp, while Michael Edwards has returned to the club as FSG s CEO of Football and Richard Hughes has joined from AFC Bournemouth to become their sporting director.

However, the Reds have not been busy in the transfer market as they are yet to make a single signing ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The Premier League giants came close to capturing England international Anthony Gordon earlier this summer until their deal with Newcastle United collapsed and they now have their eye on alternative targets.

According to, Liverpool could make up t…

Arsenal transfer ‘not expected’ as PL rivals plot ‘swoop’ for Man Utd target despite Arteta ‘phone’ call

Arsenal are reportedly not expected to sign Raheem Sterling from Premier League rivals Chelsea before the transfer window closes on Friday night.

So far this summer, have made three signings as they have landed David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino on permanent deals.

On deadline day, Arsenal will make at least one more signing, as experienced AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto is set to join the Gunners on loan. He will replace Aaron Ramsdale, who is joining Southampton for around £18m plus add-ons.

s side have done some positive business this summer but they could do with signing another attacker and they are being linked with Chelsea outcast Sterling.

On Friday afternoon, a report claimed Sterling’s potential move to Arsenal is

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Newcastle turn to £21m Fenerbahce star as second alternative amid Marc Guehi impasse

Newcastle are reportedly interested in Fenerbahce star Jayden Oosterwolde as they scour the market for an alternative to Crystal Palace s Marc Guehi.

It s Newcastle s priority to sign a new centre-back this summer and has emerged as their top target after he shone for England at Euro 2024.

The centre-back is under contract until 2026 so Crystal Palace can demand a huge fee for their prized asset. It is being widely reported that they want around £65m.

Earlier this week, it was claimed

However, Newcastle have had a record offer rejected and this has forced them to consider their options .

While Newcastle have been souring alternatives this week , the report claims there a compromise could be agreed with Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.

Man Utd chief pushes for Raheem Sterling amid Jadon Sancho ‘preference’ boost

Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth is convinced Raheem Sterling is a good fit for the Red Devils project and Jadon Sancho s preference boosts the Chelsea star s chances of a move to Old Trafford.

Sterling has been relegated to the Chelsea bomb squad by manager Enzo Maresca, who reiterated ahead of the Blues second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off against Servette that the winger will not be playing if he remains at Stamford Bridge.

“He knows exactly what he has to do,” Maresca said. “He doesn’t need my advice. I prefer to be honest with the player. . I don’t know what happens when the window closes. We will see who is here and who is not here.

“The only thing I can say is the ones who are going to get minutes are the ones …

Shearer reveals England star ready ‘to step forward and take position’ after surprise call-up

Alan Shearer reckons the international break is the perfect opportunity for England star Jack Grealish to take that left-wing position .

Grealish was not named in Gareth Southgate s 25-man squad for Euro 2024, which came as a bit of a surprise despite the player s lack of minutes for in the second half of last term.

Having played only 19 minutes for his club in 2024/25, the former Aston Villa captain was surprisingly called up by interim manager Lee Carsley for this month s Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.

The match away to Ireland is a personal one for Grealish as he represented them at three youth levels, including under-21.

He opted to represent England instead and it is safe to say that the Ireland fans do not lik…

Real Madrid star Mbappe can ‘do more’ after dream start to Champions League campaign

Real Madrid s charge towards a 16th Champions League triumph got off to a flying start on Tuesday night as they beat German side Stuttgart in a 3-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The game was summer signing Kylian Mbappe s European debut for the club having joined on a free after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe opened the scoring, with Antonio Rudiger and Endrick also netting.

Although Mbappe has scored three times now for , he admits he still has room to improve on his performances.

I can do more , said Mbappe.

I know I m going to do more. Every game I feel better and now I m scoring goals. I m happy here.

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Newcastle 1-1 Man City: Citizens draw second consecutive match as Gordon rescues Magpies

Anthony Gordon saved a point for Newcastle by levelling terms with Manchester City from a penalty kick in the second-half of their Premier League fixture.

The England international, who revealed before kick-off that he was close to agreeing an improved deal, made no mistake from 12 yards after being brought down by keeper Ederson to cancel out Josko Gvardiol’s first-half opener and ensure it ended 1-1 in front of a crowd of 52,248 at St James’ Park.

City began life without injured midfielder Rodri in confident fashion, but for the second time in a week, had to settle for a point despite taking the lead.

With Mateo Kovacic plugging the sizeable gap left by the Spain midfielder, City set out in determined fashion with Manuel Akanji seeing a fifth-minute shot d…