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A deal for Manchester United to sign Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly nearing completion, with the Red Devils aware of Brentford's demands for the Cameroonian.

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• Man Utd have targeted Mbeumo as key signing
• Brentford demanding over £65m
• 25-year-old could become second signing of summer

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to the , United are confident that a long-awaited deal for Mbeumo will soon be done, with a 'compromise' said to be in sight. The Bees are reportedly demanding a figure in excess of £65m for their top scorer, who struck 20 times in the Premier League in 2024-25, and United believe his personal terms are in line with the club's project, with the player demanding less than £200,000 per week.

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  The Red Devils have already seen two bids for Mbeumo rejected, a first of £55m then an improved offer of £62.5m. If a deal is eventually completed and the Cameroon international arrives at Old Trafford, he will be set to start alongside fellow new signing Matheus Cunha as dual no.10s in Ruben Amorim's system. The pair scored 35 Premier League goals last campaign between them and the hope is that they can continue that form in United red to fire the club back up the table.

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  The report adds that Mbeumo was a boyhood United fan, which could explain his strong desire to join the club despite rival interest from Tottenham Hotspur, who are not only managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, but will also be playing Champions League football next season. Mbeumo and Cunha will believe that they are the missing pieces needed to bring 20-time title winners United back to their former glory.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MBEUMO?

  If a bid matching Brentford's valuation is lodged or a compromise is made, reports suggest that the rest of the deal will be completed quickly. The new Premier League season kicks off on the weekend of August 16 and United may hope that by then they will have brought in a new striker in addition to Mbeumo.

Antoine Semenyo has signed a new long-term contract with Bournemouth, ending speculation over a Premier League summer transfer switch.

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• Semenyo linked with Bournemouth exit
• Man Utd & Liverpool among sides interested
• Pens new long-term deal with Cherries

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Bournemouth have confirmed that winger Semenyo has penned a new deal until 2030 following links with Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham. Now he has explained why he has extended his stay with the Cherries.

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  WHAT SEMENYO SAID

  He told Bournemouth's website: "I've grown so much at the club, both on and off the pitch, and I'm really happy to have signed ahead of returning for pre-season. From the fans to the staff and my teammates, I can't speak highly enough of the people around the club. It's a great place to be and I'm excited to get back to Bournemouth and continue the hard work with the new season just around the corner."

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  The 25-year-old has made a name for himself at Bournemouth, most notably last season where he scored 13 goals and added seven assists as the Dorset team finished ninth in the Premier League. The Cherries slapped a £70 million ($96m) price tag on his head to fend off interest but it seems the Ghana international is very content at his current club.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Versatile attacker Semenyo, who joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in January 2023 for around £10.5m ($14.5m), will link up with his team-mates in the coming weeks as they prepare for the 2025/26 season.

Manchester United fans have expressed concern with proposals for the new stadium including up to 20 percent of seats being allocated for hospitality.

• Proposals for £2bn stadium revealed
• Fans critical of hospitality proposal
• 'Premium' season ticket idea floated

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  United have held small meetings with supporters to discuss potential plans for the club's proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium, which was announced in March. And a well respected United supporter has lifted the lid on some of the ideas mentioned.

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  According to user Cheeses of Nazareth, who has spoken with people present at the meetings, proposals such as paying up front for 15-year season tickets and a 'premium season ticket model' were discussed. Plans to dedicate 20 percent of capacity to hospitality and an 'American style' matchday experience – such as 360-degree screen bars and many smaller merchandising outlets dotted around the stadium – were also floated.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The suggestions were criticised by responders, with one user, @Grav1968, calling it "the worst news I've heard" in 45 years of going to watch United. Another user, @JasonCamfield7, wrote: "Sad reality of what's coming."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

  United representatives said in the meetings that the club were still hoping that the new stadium, which is expected to cost £2bn ($2.6bn) would open by the 2031-32 season. Earlier this month the club said it was hoping that the new ground would host the final of the 2035 Women's World Cup, which is set to be held in the United Kingdom.

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has reached his own deadline day, with a £68 million ($90m) release clause expiring for the Arsenal transfer target.

• England international attracting interest
• Clause in contract expires on August 1
• Gunners must sell before they can buy

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 27-year-old playmaker has become a much sought-after asset on the back of eye-catching performances for the Eagles and England. He is considered to be at his peak, with a new challenge potentially on the cards.

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  Palace are understandably reluctant to sell, with every effort being made to keep FA Cup winner Eze at Selhurst Park. Said cause will be made easier if they can make it through to the end of August 1 without a deal being done.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  claims that is when a clause in Eze’s contract expires – two weeks before the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season. Palace would be able to demand a much higher fee after that point.

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  They may have to discuss a sale at some point as Eze has only two years left to run on his current deal. His market value will drop if fresh terms are not thrashed out and he approaches the final 12 months of his contract at Palace.

Former Manchester United first team coach Rene Meulensteen believes Liverpool can target a treble next season if they sign Alexander Isak.

• Liverpool target striker Isak
• Newcastle holding firm
• Reds can win "treble" with striker

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ever since Isak informed Newcastle that he wanted to leave the club, Liverpool have been actively trying to sign the Sweden international. Amid this transfer saga, ex-United coach Meulensteen believes the Reds will be a force to be reckoned with if they can snap up the services of the 25-year-old this summer. He also explained where the Red Devils have gone wrong in recent times, in stark contrast to their Merseyside rivals.

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  WHAT MEULENSTEEN SAID

  He told Poker Strategy: "If Liverpool manage to get the Alexander Isak deal over the line, I think they’d be looking at winning the treble next season; that’s how powerful they’ll be. I’d be shocked if Liverpool weren’t there or thereabouts next season in terms of the league title. It just goes to show the difference between Liverpool and Man United. Years ago, a clear philosophy of what Liverpool wanted to achieve was installed and Jurgen Klopp firmly planted the seeds of how he wanted the team to play – high intensity and high octane football. The most decisive factor in Liverpool’s success is that they’ve recruited the perfect manager to succeed Klopp. That’s exactly where Man United have gone wrong – on several occasions. Arne Slot has built on everything Klopp left to him, with some slight tweaks here and there. Slot has brought in some great players and the club have been very efficient in the transfer window so far. That’s everything Man United have done badly in the last decade."

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  Isak is said to be valued at up to £150 million ($200m) by Newcastle, a figure Liverpool may not be willing to reach. The Reds won the Premier League title at a canter last season and if they had the former Real Sociedad man at their disposal, another treble tilt could be within their grasp.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Time is running out for Liverpool to sign Isak, and Newcastle to find a possible replacement, as there are just over three weeks left of the summer transfer window. Time will tell if a deal can be thrashed out in the coming weeks.

Noni Madueke has cut short his holiday and joined Arsenal's pre-season training camp despite travelling to the US with the Chelsea squad for the Club World Cup earlier this summer. The 23-year-old English winger left the Blues after two seasons as he joined the Gunners for £52 million (€60m/$69.9m). Madueke joined Arsenal's training a week before the rest of the team returned from their Asia tour.

• Madueke joined Arsenal training
• Cut short his vacation
• Could make Arsenal debut against Villarreal this week

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Madueke is wasting no time preparing himself for a fresh challenge at Emirates Stadium in the 2025-26 campaign as he cut short his holiday to report for pre-season training with Arsenal last week, according to . The rest of the squad returned from their Asia tour last Thursday and were then given a few days off before they resumed pre-season preparations from Monday. However, Madueke reached the club a week early and was training with his individual coach, Saul Isaksson-Hurst.

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  Madueke reportedly wanted to travel with the Gunners squad for their Asia tour, but he was later advised to take rest as he had also travelled with the Chelsea team to the Club World Cup in the US. On Madueke's exclusion from the squad, manager Mikel Arteta had said last month: "With Noni it wasn’t possible because he needed some time, and he’s going to take a short vacation. He said he wants to join straight away, as soon as we are back."

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Arteta bought Madueke to further strengthen the wings of his squad. While the England star predominantly played on the right flank at Stamford Bridge, he can operate on both sides.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MADUEKE?

  The 23-year-old could make his debut on Wednesday as the Premier League giants take on Villarreal at home in a friendly clash.

Ex-Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has reportedly split with influencer girlfriend Lou Teasdale just months after being quizzed by police over rows on holiday.

• Carroll splits with girlfriend
• Couple have had problems recently
• Striker back in England with Dagenham & Redbridge

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 36-year-old was quizzed twice by Greek police in June after bust-ups with Teasdale on holiday. The pair had been dating since Carroll split with former partner Billi Mucklow and had been tipped to get married. However, it now appears their romance is all over, with Carroll struggling to cope with Teasdale's influencer lifestyle.

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• WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

  A source told : "Andy got sick of Lou's demands and her influencer lifestyle. She's always posting on social media and he hates that. He told her it was over this week. He's single now."

  One of Carroll's friends also told the tabloid: "Andy and Lou have been having massive rows for a while. It’s been a tough time and now he’s back in the UK, he just wants to focus on football and his kids. He hates the influencer lifestyle. He has no interest in posing for loved-up pics. He’s most happy spending time with his children and kicking a ball around. Money and fame means nothing to him these days. It was clearly causing issues between them."

• THE GOSSIP

  Carroll is back in the UK after two years in France with Bordeaux. The striker has made the shock move to Dagenham & Redbridge, joking that his kids though he was "signing for Chelsea". Carroll was said to be eager to head back to England for family reasons and has also taken a shareholder role at the club following a recent takeover from a Qatari investment consortium.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CARROLL?

  Carroll endured a humiliating 5-1 defeat on his debut for Dagenham & Redbridge, and has since been laid low with a hamstring injury. He will play no part when the team returns to action on Saturday against Salisbury in the National League.

The ownership group of Chelsea and Strasbourg, BlueCo, has agreed a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso for an undisclosed fee.

• Paraguayan likely to represent Strabourg initially
• Ownership group sees his long-term future at Chelsea
• 21-year-old currently sidelined after knee surgery

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  David Ornstein reports that the Paraguayan has chosen to join the group, without knowing which club he will immediately join. Personal terms have been struck with the consortium. It is expected that Enciso will initially join the French side but he is viewed as a long-term prospect for Chelsea's first team. 

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  The 21-year-old's career on the south coast has been disrupted by injury and managerial changes. He was not part of Fabian Hurzeler's plans for the upcoming season, as he spent the second half of last season on loan with Ipswich Town. He scored two goals and made three assists in 13 appearances for The Tractor Boys, as they were immediately relegated back to the Championship. Enciso is currently sidelined with a knee injury, that required surgery. 

• DID YOU KNOW?

  This is the latest in a string of deals struck between BlueCo and Brighton since the ownership group took control of Chelsea in 2022. With notable signings including Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Robert Sanchez and the acquisition of Joao Pedro and Enciso this summer, they have spent more than £250 million ($336m) on ex-Seagulls in the past three years. 

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The young Paraguayan has been short on gametime over the past season. Given Chelsea's glut of attacking options, a move to France is probably the correct decision for his development. 

Jarrod Bowen has explained why he was “bored” on the day of his wedding to Dani Dyer, before tears flowed for the West Ham captain.

• Happy couple got hitched on May 31
• England star found himself filling time
• Felt emotional when walking down aisle

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  England international Bowen and former Love Island contestant Dyer tied the knot at a lavish ceremony in front of family and friends on May 31. Their respective calendars were finally cleared at the end of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign.

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• THE GOSSIP

  Dyer’s father Danny, who is a passionate Hammers fan, has poked fun at the nerves Bowen experienced when tying the knot with his reality TV star partner. The 28-year-old admits that he experienced a rollercoaster of highs and lows.

• WHAT BOWEN SAID

  Bowen was initially left wondering what all of the fuss was about, telling the of having to fill time before the main event got underway: “She turned up – that's always the main thing. We got there the night before and I felt like I was waiting for something.

  “Even on the morning of it, me and my mates, the best man and the ushers were wondering what we were going to do. We were a bit bored to be honest. Dani was getting ready and we couldn't see each other; my family were there.”

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  Bowen went on to say, with emotion eventually spilling out of the 28-year-old forward: “There was a little spa bit, so we had a little bit of a pamper morning. All of a sudden then bang, people were here. It finally got to me a little bit because people were coming up to me, seeing my mum and dad were all dressed up for me, my brothers, the kids as well.

  “And then it was hitting me on the aisle. You think you're fine, but until you're in that moment. I think someone turned the hay-fever up! It was a top, top day.”

AC Milan forward Santi Gimenez has turned down a proposed move to Roma as the Mexican aims to fight for his place at San Siro.

• Gimenez turns down Roma
• Forward wants to continue at San Siro
• Mexican has interest from Premier League

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  A swap deal was planned that would see the Mexico international join the capital club in exchange for Artem Dovbyk. However, the forward has conveyed his desire to continue at San Siro. According to Calciomercato, the 24-year-old's resistance as he is convinced he will be able to fight for a spot in the lineup despite the arrival of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea.

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  Gimenez joined Milan from Feyenoord in the winter transfer window. He featured 14 times in the Serie A and secured five goals and two assists. While there were reports of a possible swap, his agent, Rafaela Pimenta, has called it fake news. It has also been reported that the Mexican has interest from Brentford, who recently sold Yoane Wissa to Newcastle. Although Milan are open to listening to offers, the player's stance is unchanged.

• WHAT PIMENTA SAID

  Pimenta informed : "He's not going anywhere. All the rumours that have surfaced, from the first to the last, are untrue. They're fake news."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GIMENEZ AND MILAN?

  Gimenez, who has five goals in 42 international appearances for Mexico, will be continuing at Milan. The Rossoneri will be taking on Bologna on September 14, after the international break concludes.