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Trades of the week: Biggest done deals of the summer so far

With the transfer window opening on June 15 for many of Europe's top leagues, GOAL, in association with eToro, is your go-to resource for all the biggest done deals. Will a Manchester cub break the £100 million barrier to land Elliot Anderson? Could Michael Olise end up at Real Madrid? Track all the biggest trades right here throughout the summer!

RANKED: Sancho & Man Utd's worst Glazer-era signings

After 18 years of protests, controversy, disillusion and division, the Glazer family's time in charge of football operations at Manchester United came to an end after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS' purchase of a 25 percent stake in the club in early 2024. United had been debt-free until the Glazers invested just £270 million (£346m) of their own money into the £790m ($1 billion) deal that saw them become new owners back in 2005, with the rest borrowed against the club. And the Glazers have been accused of using the Red Devils as a cash cow to fund their business empire in the United States ever since.

Premier League Summer Series Manchester United vs Bournemouth

'All the very best' - Utd confirm first-team player has left to join Serie A club

Manchester United have officially confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent move to Napoli following a productive loan spell in Italy. The Denmark international, who arrived at Old Trafford from Atalanta in 2023, returns to Serie A on a full-time basis after the Neapolitans triggered a mandatory purchase clause.

Hojlund sick of McTominay overhead kick taunts

Scott McTominay has revealed he is showing no mercy to Napoli team-mate Rasmus Hojlund following Scotland’s dramatic path to the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder, who has become a cult hero in Italy, admitted he and Billy Gilmour have been relentlessly reminding the Danish striker of the spectacular overhead kick that helped seal Scotland's qualification at Denmark's expense.

Hojlund confirms permanent Napoli move with 'emotional' message to Man Utd fans

Rasmus Hojlund has confirmed he is joining Napoli on a permanent transfer in an "emotional" message to the Manchester United fanbase. The obligation-to-buy clause in the Danish striker's contract was triggered as the Italian side secured their place in next season's Champions League with a 3-0 Serie A win against Pisa on Sunday.

Conte defends Hojlund as Man Utd loanee's Napoli goal drought continues

Antonio Conte has leaped to the defence of Rasmus Hojlund after the Manchester United loanee failed to find the net during Napoli's damaging 3-2 defeat against Bologna. Despite providing an assist in the comeback attempt at the Stadio Maradona, the Danish striker remains under scrutiny for a lack of goals during the final stretch of the season.

Napoli to sign Hojlund from Man Utd

Napoli are ready to solidify their commitment to Rasmus Hojlund by making his loan move from Manchester United permanent this summer. Despite a recent dip in goalscoring form, the Partenopei hierarchy remain fully convinced by the Danish international's long-term potential under Antonio Conte.

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth: Premier League Summer Series

Owen urges Man Utd to give Hojlund 'fair crack of the whip' next season

Michael Owen has called on Manchester United to offer Rasmus Hojlund a lifeline at Old Trafford, insisting the Danish striker has not been given a proper chance to succeed. The former United forward believes the 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at Napoli, could be a revelation in the functioning system currently being implemented by interim boss Michael Carrick.

Made in Manchester! McTominay, De Bruyne & Hojlund all on target

Napoli reignited their Serie A campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cremonese at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Friday. Former Manchester rivals Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne both found the net alongside Rasmus Hojlund to ensure Antonio Conte’s side issued a perfect response following their recent title-race setback.

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Giggs urges Man Utd to give 'unlucky' £72m signing a second chance

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has thrown his support behind Michael Carrick to become the club’s next permanent manager following an impressive interim spell. The former winger also believes that the club should not turn their back on Rasmus Hojlund, who is set to return from a loan spell at Napoli this summer.

Serie A top goalscorer odds: Why the favourite is still the value pick

Serie A top goalscorer odds: Martinez injury creates a betting opportunity

Lautaro Martinez is the favourite in the Serie A top goalscorer odds, but he has suffered a fresh injury setback. Could an outsider win the race?

A sudden illness rules out the Napoli star from the Milan clash

A severe blow to the Conti battalion

Revealed: Man Utd plan to axe five high earners

Manchester United are preparing a massive financial reset by offloading five senior stars this summer. The move aims to slash more than £1 million per week from the payroll to fund a squad overhaul and ease the financial burden on the club.

Hojlund 'thought it was all over' during Man Utd struggles

Rasmus Hojlund has candidly reflected on the professional and mental toll his difficult spell at Manchester United took on him, admitting he feared his top-level career was in jeopardy. The Danish international has looked like a player reborn since sliding away from Old Trafford, finding a new lease of life in Italy.

What next for Hojlund? Napoli confirm transfer plans

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has now removed any lingering doubt regarding Rasmus Hojlund's long-term future, confirming that the club intends to keep him beyond his current loan spell. Manna revealed Napoli’s strategic plan to secure the striker on a permanent basis, banking on a specific clause embedded in the agreement with Manchester United.