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Ferran and Rodri apace for summer exits as Barca and Man City negotiations reach critical stage

The final days of the post-World Cup holiday period are proving to be a frantic time for two of Spain’s biggest stars as they look to secure blockbuster transfers. Ferran Torres and Rodri are currently balancing their final hours of rest with intense negotiations that could see them swap employers before they are due back at their respective training grounds.

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Araujo swoop is an act of pure desperation from Liverpool

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

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'We know him very well' - Kovac delivers surprise verdict on Arsenal striker

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has offered a surprising vote of confidence to Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres despite the Swede’s recent struggles in front of goal. The Gunners fell to a 3-2 pre-season defeat against the Bundesliga giants at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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Man Utd legend made shock attempt to hijack Anderson’s Man City move

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs reportedly made a personal attempt to hijack Elliot Anderson’s blockbuster move to Manchester City. The former Wales international held talks with the England star on a golf course in Portugal in a bid to steer him toward Old Trafford before his £116m switch to the Etihad Stadium was finalised.

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Maresca sends Marmoush transfer message

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that Omar Marmoush must decide if his future remains at the Etihad Stadium. Despite a starring performance in pre-season, the Egyptian forward continues to face an uphill battle for regular starting opportunities in the Premier League.

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‘One or other’ - Haaland & Mbappe ‘Galactico’ pairing ruled out

Real Madrid still love a ‘Galactico’, but ex-Blancos star Michael Owen has told GOAL that there is little chance of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland forming part of a fearsome frontline at Santiago Bernabeu. Instead, it is likely to remain a case of “one or the other” when it comes to superstar forwards that now operate in the same central striking position.

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