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Transfer window grades for Europe's biggest teams

Premier League sides spent big strengthening their respective squads, but neither PSG nor Barca made many moves in the market

Haaland joked he wanted Bayern director's house in transfer talks

Erling Haaland came close to joining Bayern Munich before his record-breaking move to Manchester City, with the Norwegian striker even jokingly asking for the sporting director’s house "for free" during transfer talks.

Berta hailed for putting special clause in Hincapie deal

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been lauded for his 'ingenuity' after masterminding the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, using a special clause in the deal to navigate several financial challenges.

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Gnabry names 'very good boy' Olise 'one of the best in the world'

Serge Gnabry claims that Michael Olise absolutely surprised him with his mindset and believes the Frenchman still has a long way to go.

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Muller back in Bayern training a month after MLS transfer

Thomas Muller is training in Bayern Munich colours again, less than a month after sealing his move to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps.

Woltemade 'not demanding anyone understand' Newcastle transfer

After completing a club-record move to Newcastle, Nick Woltemade doesn't expect the Stuttgart fans to understand why he joined "world's best league".

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Revealed: Why Ronaldo was rejected by both Bayern & Dortmund

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both turned down the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before the Portuguese icon ended up at Al-Nassr.

RANKED: Top 20 free agents available this summer

In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.

Revealed: Ten Hag gets big pay day after Leverkusen sacking

Erik ten Hag’s spell at Bayer Leverkusen has cost the club almost €6 million in severance after he was sacked after just two Bundesliga games.

Bayern chief explains deadline day move for 'enthusiastic' Jackson

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl added that Nicolas Jackson "will be an asset" for the club, after all signs pointed towards Chelsea blocking the deal.

Winners & losers of the 2025 summer transfer window

Some players went to extreme measures to force through moves while others got no reward for behaving impeccably

'Complete surprise' - Ten Hag breaks silence on shock Leverkusen sacking

Erik ten Hag has aired his “complete surprise” at being sacked by Bayer Leverkusen, with the ex-Manchester United boss lasting just two league games.

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Nicolas Jackson joins Bayern on loan from Chelsea

Nicolas Jackson has completed his protracted loan move to Bayern Munich from Chelsea.

Arsenal sign Hincapie from Leverkusen

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.

Top 10 free agents available outside the transfer window

The official period for doing business might be over, but there is still the opportunity to pull off a shrewd move in the free agent market

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Man City can't trigger loan recall to cover Cherki injury

Manchester City are set to be without summer signing Rayan Cherki until November and Claudio Echeverri would offer ideal cover if he wasn't already on loan.

Bayern agree loan deal for Jackson — includes obligation to buy

Bayern Munich have finally landed Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after days of uncertainty, agreeing a new loan-to-buy deal worth a total of £70.5 million (€81.5m/$95.4m). The Bundesliga champions will pay an increased loan fee of £14.25m, while an obligation to buy for £56.2m has been inserted at the Blues’ insistence. Jackson had already agreed personal terms and will join on a five-year deal.

Kane 'open' to replacing Lewandowski at Barcelona

Harry Kane could be heading for a blockbuster switch to Barcelona in 2026, with reports in Spain claiming the Bayern Munich striker is seen as the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski. The England captain has two years left on his deal in Germany but is thought to be considering a fresh challenge when his release clause drops, putting Barca in contention alongside Premier League suitors.