Manchester United in talks with PSG star: report

Manchester United’s pursuit of Ibrahim Mbaye has received a boost after Liverpool reportedly cooled their interest in the Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid. The Red Devils are one of several clubs across the continent to have been linked with the 18-year-old winger, who scored against Michael Carrick’s side in a pre-season friendly last weekend. Mbaye has already … Read more

Erling Haaland receives four Guinness World Records

Erling Haaland has been a record-breaker throughout his incredible career – and now it’s official. The Manchester City star is the proud owner of four Guinness World Records certificates after he was rewarded for his feats for club and country. Haaland has been prolific wherever he has played and is currently on 162 goals in … Read more

Chelsea’s expect Enzo Fernández to stay after Manchester City opt not to meet deadline | Manchester City

Manchester City did not make a £120m bid for Enzo Fernández before Chelsea’s 5pm deadline on Friday but Enzo Maresca still expects a busy end to the transfer window, as the club seek incomings and outgoings. Chelsea, meanwhile, now expect the Argentina midfielder to stay at Stamford Bridge. Maresca takes charge of City for the … Read more

Newcastle United report: Manager breaks silence on Amar Dedic ‘agreement’

Newcastle United representatives were spotted watching transfer target Amar Dedic on Thursday night as the club look to complete a deal for the Benfica right-back. The Magpies have reached an agreement for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, although hurdles remain over a potential transfer. Dedic played under Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle at Austrian club RB … Read more

Burnley count the cost after dropping shirt sponsor

Eagle-eyed fans were already joining the dots on Thursday after Sky Sports’ promo for Sunday’s match showed Kyle Walker in a Burnley shirt without a sponsor. Why would that be? After all, Burnley had played throughout pre-season wearing kits with Finotive One across the front. Even last Saturday, as Burnley hosted Notts County in the … Read more

The Turkish Super Lig has outmuscled the Saudi Pro League – for one good reason

Kyle Walker to Burnley. Rio Ferdinand to Queens Park Rangers. We don’t need to give you any more examples. We know you know the meme: slideshows of Euro 2020’s biggest stars in big old 2026, donning their new club’s Castore kits, smiles on their faces but the glint all but extinguished from their eyes. Mohamed … Read more

Tottenham Hotspur strike agreement for Cody Gakpo deal: report

Tottenham Hotspur are about to sign their second Liverpool player of the summer. The Lilywhites started their transfer window by landing veteran full-back Andrew Robertson on a free transfer, months after they tried to snare him in the winter window. And now, Tottenham have agreed terms with Cody Gakpo in principle to join from Anfield. … Read more

Continental clash: where world football stands on Fifa and Infantino – explained | Fifa

What’s the situation? The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) decision to belatedly issue a statement following this week’s executive committee meeting praising Fifa’s “progress achieved over the last decade” means all six continental confederations have finally had their say on the fallout from the World Cup sell-off plan that has split world football, with the votes … Read more

EFL says losses not sustainable after PFA legal action

A previous plan for salary caps to be brought into League One and League Two was withdrawn in 2021 after the PFA argued the new rules would be “unlawful and unenforceable”. The PFA is unwilling to accept the latest changes, feeling it could impact upon its members’ salaries. “The PFA insists the new rules could … Read more

‘Enzo Fernandez might be a better fit to replace Rodri than Ayyoub Bouaddi – he’s already got experience of the Premier League, that’s a big factor’ Former Manchester City star gives FFT his verdict on the club’s midfield transfer conundrum

Manchester City begin their season in the Community Shield this weekend – with uncertainty about what their midfield is going to look like for the 2026-27 campaign. City have recruited Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer but look highly likely to lose linchpin Rodri. The Spaniard is wanted by Barcelona, who have made bids … Read more