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With the 2026 World Cup now over, teams are shifting their attention towards ramping up their transfer business ahead of the new season next month.<\/p>\n

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Find out the biggest stories today on FootballTransfers.<\/p>\n

Man Utd offered shock chance to sign dream midfielder with ‘movement’ made over long-term target<\/h2>\n

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign their dream midfielder this summer, with the Red Devils considering going back for one of their top targets.<\/p>\n

Chelsea close in on \u20ac70m transfer that solves two of Alonso’s biggest problems<\/h2>\n

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a move that could now solve another one of Xabi Alonso\u2019s major problems in the process.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd receive a massive boost to their midfield plans – and it’s not a new signing<\/h2>\n

Bruno Fernandes has pledged his future to Manchester United during ongoing talks over a contract extension, according to the Daily Mirror.<\/p>\n

Chelsea in pole position to sign \u20ac35m star from Xabi Alonso’s past<\/h2>\n

Chelsea are in pole position to land teenage sensation Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen, according to The Telegraph.<\/p>\n

Arsenal on red alert as Julian Alvarez expected to make transfer statement<\/h2>\n

Barcelona are \u201cconvinced\u201d Julian Alvarez will publicly express his desire to join them this summer, according to reports in Spain.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona confirm Karim Adeyemi deal: New signing is quicker than Usain Bolt!<\/h2>\n

Prepare for an explosion of speed at Barcelona this season, with Barcelona confirming the signing of Karim Adeyemi, a winger who has clocked a faster sprint time than Usain Bolt.<\/p>\n

Chelsea discover Rodri is key to them signing a player who loves Xabi Alonso<\/h2>\n

Chelsea have learned Eduardo Camavinga could become available if Real Madrid sign Rodri this summer, according to the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n

Fabrizio Romano announces Chelsea\u2019s next signing<\/h2>\n

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have reached a full agreement to sign Argentina international midfielder Valentin Barco from Strasbourg.<\/p>\n

Arsenal told in-demand star wants to join them – but there\u2019s a massive problem<\/h2>\n

Alex Scott prefers a move to Arsenal this summer, according to the Daily Mirror, but he has concerns over how much playing time he would receive.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd fear Marcus Rashford transfer would become a humiliating PR disaster<\/h2>\n

Manchester United look increasingly likely to retain Marcus Rashford in Michael Carrick\u2019s Premier League squad for next season, with the Old Trafford club fearful that any transfer would backfire on them.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea can do better than \u00a355m Maxence Lacroix as perfect signing emerges<\/b><\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Arsenal make Yan Diomande move as \u20ac100m deal close<\/b><\/p>\n

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