Thursday 12 February 2026

Transfer news & transfer rumors

Barcelona confirm Lionel Messi transfer talks as Xavi urges PSG star to "come home"

PSG superstar Lionel Messi could be set for a sensational reunion with Xavi back at Barcelona this summer after vice-president Rafa Yuste confirmed that they...

Graham Potter explains how Mason Mount has responded amid Liverpool transfer speculation

Mason Mount's future continues to be a major talking point amid his contract negotiations but Graham Potter has had nothing but good words to say...

David de Gea responds to ‘noise’ surrounding Manchester United contract negotiations

The 32-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season unless a new deal is agreed in the next few months

David de Gea breaks silence after rejecting Man Utd contract offer

David de Gea has rejected Manchester United's opening contract offer but has underlined his love for the club and he seeks to find a solution...

Chelsea set to repeat Arsenal transfer trick on Man Utd - paving way for Harry Kane move

Chelsea could beat another Premier League rival in the transfer market as they plot a move for Victor Osimhen.

Brentford bid for Europe offers latest giant step in remarkable Ethan Pinnock rise

Exclusive: Bees defender has been at the heart of so much success under Thomas Frank

Anthony Joshua could afford to smash British transfer record with eye-watering net worth

Anthony Joshua has amassed such wealth during his boxing career he could afford to smash the British football transfer record, currently held by Chelsea and...

Erik ten Hag provides update on Marcus Rashford contract and makes "Harry Potter" claim

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is under contract with the club until 2024, but his form this season has prompted talk of a new and...

Man Utd takeover LIVE: Sheikh Jassim bid gets boost, Old Trafford plans, Glazer concerns

Man Utd takeover latest as Express Sport provides all the news and updates from Old Trafford.

Five strikers on Arsenal transfer radar ahead of Folarin Balogun decision

Arsenal have set their sights on a host of European forwards including Tammy Abraham and Victor Osimhen as they consider whether or not to cash...

Man Utd have seven new priorities as Luke Shaw ‘agrees four-year contract extension’

Manchester United star Luke Shaw is poised to stay at Old Trafford for the long term.

Luke Shaw agrees new bumper Man Utd contract as Erik ten Hag's faith pays off

Luke Shaw is set to commit his long-term future to Manchester United after agreeing to a contract extension following an impressive campaign under Erik ten...

Former Arsenal transfer chief set for Ajax chance after dramatic Liverpool U-turn

Sven Mislintat has been linked with the technical director role at Ajax as the Dutch club look to move on from the exit of former...

William Saliba explains what sets Bukayo Saka apart as Arsenal face contract urgency

William Saliba has enjoyed a remarkable season in an Arsenal shirt and earned plenty of plaudits, but the young defender has opted to shine the...

Tottenham receive clear signal from Vincent Kompany as Burnley boss ‘becomes top target’

Tottenham have reportedly made Burnley boss Vincent Kompany their leading managerial target following their decision to part ways with Antonio Conte.

Victor Osimhen to Chelsea: Blues major contenders to beat Manchester United in striker transfer battle

Napoli marksman has a childhood affinity with the Blues and grew up idolising Didier Drogba

Arsenal growing confident of signing Declan Rice ahead of Chelsea, Man City and Manchester United

The Gunners believe charge towards title and lure of Champions League football gives them the edge over rivals for their top transfer target

Luis Enrique responds to Tottenham links after Julian Nagelsmann interest cools

Tottenham target Luis Enrique is keen for his next job to be in the Premier League, but is happy to wait for the right opportunity.

Manchester United are hoping to sign another Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Manchester United saw Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic score goals at Old Trafford despite both players approaching the end of their glittering careers during their...

Chelsea news: Mason Mount's Liverpool transfer stance clear ahead of stadium decision

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is the subject of transfer interest from Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich as his contract in west London...

Man Utd news: Debts increase amid explanation of Sheikh Jassim's takeover bid

Discussion of Manchester United's ownership has continued apace, while there is also plenty to discuss as Erik ten Hag's team prepare to return to Premier...

Man Utd suffer transfer blow on target Kylian Mbappe has given green light on

Evan Ferguson was a topic of discussion for Kylian Mbappe earlier this week and the striker could be set to iron out his long-term Brighton...

What Premier League ownership changes mean for Sheikh Jassim's world record Man Utd bid

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is hoping to become the new owner of Manchester United and is free to push on with his offer...

Mikel Arteta 'eyeing' next Man City reunion with Arsenal transfer plan

Barcelona centre-back Eric Garcia has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defensive...

Bruno Fernandes' dream Man Utd midfield speaks volumes about Erik ten Hag transfer plans

Erik ten Hag is set to target a new midfielder in the summer transfer window as he continues to overhaul his Manchester United squad, with...

Premier League strengthen new owners test to block human rights abusers from buying clubs

Clubs agree to new requirements in Owners and Directors’ Test

Lionel Messi offered tempting Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal after dad's Saudi trip

Lionel Messi is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and he has received a transfer proposal from Saudi Arabia that would surpass Cristiano...

Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos 'set for PSG exits' amid contract dispute and Saudi offers

Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos are both out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and both are now weighing up offers from Saudi Arabia...

Harry Maguire's five transfer options as Erik ten Hag already lines up Man Utd replacement

Harry Maguire faces a big decision this summer, with the England centre-back potentially needing a move for regular first-team football in the lead-up to Euro...

How Sheikh Jassim's takeover of Man Utd would work after deal for Glazers' 69 per cent

Qatari group have explicitly said that they want to own 100% of Man Utd and the fact the club is listed on the New York...

Man Utd handed Frenkie de Jong boost as Barcelona eye transfer swap deal

Barcelona are pursuing a deal to sign midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City as suggestions of Frenkie de Jong moving to Manchester United start to...

Erik ten Hag hands Man Utd six-man transfer shortlist with Harry Kane in clear demand

Manchester United are prioritising the signing of a centre-forward this summer and they are aware that a move for Tottenham striker Harry Kane may prove...

Chelsea: Mason Mount reveals three answers he wants amid transfer uncertainty

Mason Mount says he has been asking himself three questions amid uncertainty over his Chelsea future.

Arsenal Women target permanent Emirates Stadium future after record Champions League night

Gunners captain Leah Williamson believes sharing stadium with men’s side is ‘realistic’ for the long-term

Man Utd takeover LIVE: Worrying Glazers sale update as bidders face transfer nightmare

Man Utd takeover LIVE as Express Sport provides all the latest news and updates from Old Trafford.

Jude Bellingham stance outlined as Erik ten Hag urged to reshape Man Utd transfer plan

Jude Bellingham is set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer with Real Madrid facing competition from Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for his...

Mikel Arteta's Declan Rice stance clear after transfer tip from Arsenal 'secret weapon'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made West Ham midfielder Declan Rice his top summer transfer target - and the Gunners could have a secret weapon...

Arsenal tickets for final game of the season selling for over £50,000 a pop

Arsenal's final day clash with Wolves could be the game which sees them lift the Premier League trophy once more - and that has led...

Man Utd takeover LIVE: Ratcliffe's potential issue, De Gea snubs contract, Kane transfer latest

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is aiming to outbid Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani to seal his place as owner of Manchester United, but he may...

Virgil van Dijk makes Man City "war" declaration as Liverpool target title hammer blow

Liverpool clash with Manchester City this weekend aiming to deal a big blow to their former title rivals' hopes of beating Arsenal to the Premier...

Man Utd 'express transfer interest' in goalkeeper as David de Gea rejects contract offer

Manchester United are keeping their options open amid contract talks with current No.1 David de Gea, and Erik ten Hag appears to have identified the...

Football news LIVE: Tottenham break ban silence, De Gea rejects Man Utd deal, Arsenal 'confident' on Rice

Tottenham have been rocked after director Fabio Paratici's ban was extended from Italy to worldwide, while Manchester United have failed to agree a new deal...

Harry Kane announces major family news as striker mulls over Manchester United transfer

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has enjoyed a special week after becoming England's all-time record goalscorer.

How Man Utd could line up with £80m Harry Kane transfer and Erik ten Hag's dream signing

Erik ten Hag is eyeing another big transfer splurge during his second summer in charge at Manchester United with a view to unleashing a stunning...

Chelsea news: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang given transfer lifeline as Blues upset by Thomas Tuchel

Rarely does a day go by at Chelsea without some kind of drama and the latest surrounds both current striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and former manager...

Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger reacts to Hall of Fame nod as Bukayo Saka is set target

Arsene Wenger has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame after masterminding the Invincibles season, but the current Arsenal squad have a chance...

Man Utd news: Erik ten Hag's three-man transfer shortlist to replace Wout Weghorst

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has one eye on the summer transfer window - as the Dutchman looks to finally replace Portugal international Cristiano...

Mark Schwarzer sends Todd Boehly transfer warning over 'unsellable' Chelsea outcast

Mark Schwarzer has warned his former club Chelsea that they would be stupid to sell Mason Mount.

Man Utd transfer target Kim Min-jae apologises after outburst on international duty

Manchester United target Kim Min-jae, who has enjoyed a stellar season with Napoli, found himself in hot water with those in his homeland after comments...

Man Utd transfer target given days to decide future amid Erik ten Hag's Harry Kane pursuit

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is on the hunt for a new striker this summer.

David de Gea rejects Man Utd contract offer over 'unsatisfactory' salary reduction

David de Gea has turned down Mancester United's opening contract offer, which he deems unsatisfactory, but talks are still progressing and a positive conclusion is...

Marcus Rashford's stance on Man Utd transfer exit with Harry Kane in Erik ten Hag's sights

Marcus Rashford is reportedly set for talks over a new and improved contract at Manchester United over the next few weeks.

Move to end EFL Saturday 3pm TV blackout as DAZN launch bid to stream every match

The move would signal the end of English football's 3pm blackout after six decades

Marcus Rashford wants £500k-a-week to sign new deal ahead of Man Utd's Harry Kane talks

EXCLUSIVE Manchester United are keen to tie Marcus Rashford down to a new long-term deal but doing so will not come cheap as the forward...

Erik ten Hag told to send "big message" to rivals by wrecking Liverpool's transfer plans

As well as wanting to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer, Erik ten Hag is among a host of Premier League managers desperate to...

Arsenal 'confident' of Declan Rice transfer as three Premier League rivals behind in race

Arsenal are confident that they are in pole position to win the race for Declan Rice, who is expected to have his pick of top...

Sir Alex Ferguson says Man Utd signing was "like the messiah" in dressing room

Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger were both inducted into the Premier League's Hall of Fame on Wednesday morning - becoming the first managers to...

Alex Iwobi reveals how Arsenal signing Nicolas Pepe ‘nudged’ him to Everton move

The Nigerian star left Arsenal to join Everton in 2019 after 15 years at the club

‘The next Kylian Mbappe’: Arsenal and Tottenham told Elye Wahi price tag as Montpellier tease transfer

Arsenal have been told why Elye Wahi is worth splashing the cash on after the Montpellier striker continued his fine season in Ligue 1.

‘The next Kylian Mbappe’: Arsenal and Tottenham told Elye Wahi price tag as Montpeiller tease transfer

Arsenal have been told why Elye Wahi is worth splashing the cash on after the Montpellier striker continued his fine season in Ligue 1.

Ansu Fati's dad makes transfer decision after expressing 'concern' in Barcelona meeting

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou after a difficult few years, and the player's father has now...

Bukayo Saka compared to Erling Haaland and set lofty Ballon d'Or target by ex-Arsenal ace

The Gunners sensation has been touted to one day challenge for the biggest individual honours in the game alongside the likes of Manchester City superstar...

Arsenal and Man Utd target Jonathan David throws summer transfer curveball - "A big fan"

Lille and Canada hotshot Jonathan David has long been linked with a Premier League switch, with Arsenal and Manchester United seen as potential destinations for...

Harry Kane's three reasons for snubbing Man Utd transfer disappear in Erik ten Hag boost

Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane is a transfer target for Manchester United - and manager Erik ten Hag might finally sign the prolific forward...

Liverpool have free Josko Gvardiol alternative as Klopp eyes Arsenal and Tottenham target

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is likely to be active in the transfer market as he looks to get the Reds back to winning ways.

Carlo Ancelotti deals Tottenham blow as Julian Nagelsmann 'complication' emerges

Julian Nagelsmann has emerged as a top candidate to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham.

Where Bukayo Saka will sit in Premier League earnings chart after bumper new Arsenal deal

Bukayo Saka has been an Arsenal since he was a school boy and reports suggest he is set to extend his stay at the club.

Man Utd can sign their own Leandro Trossard after Red Devils' scouting mission

Manchester United could copy Arsenal with a forward addition in the summer for Erik ten Hag.

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta receives transfer boost as Bukayo Saka makes his feelings clear

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has designs on ending the Gunners' agonising 19-year title drought, but his future plans are coming together amid news Bukayo Saka...

Man Utd news: Ten Hag told to consider Mount transfer as Lindelof reveals hidden injury

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount in recent weeks and Louis Saha has had his say on a...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set for transfer lifeline and chance to 'correct mistake'

Chesea outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is hoping to escape his Stamford Bridge nightmare and a return to Barcelona is now on the cards ahead of the...

Man Utd fans think Scott McTominay's Scotland form will help them to summer signing

Newcastle are being heavily linked with a summer move for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and fans are convinced the move is on after his...

Liverpool target 6ft 3in free agent who ticks all the boxes to begin Jurgen Klopp rebuild

Liverpool are in desperate need for reinforces following a rough season so far and Jurgen Klopp might have just found a free gem to add...

Gareth Bale just found the perfect words to sign off in front of the Red Wall one last time

Bale was paraded in front of the fans ahead of Wales' Euro 2024 qualifier against Latvia in Cardiff

Mason Mount gets sudden transfer proposal as Liverpool and Man Utd face huge competition

Mason Mount has been identified by Liverpool and Manchester United as a potential transfer target, but now ex-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has his sights set...

Harry Kane set to follow in David Beckham's footsteps with Man Utd transfer

Harry Kane is expected to make the switch to Manchester United this summer after breaking the record to become England's record goalscorer against Italy last...

Ivan Fresneda ‘proud’ of transfer links amid talk of summer Arsenal move

The Gunners are set to face competition this summer from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Juventus

Man Utd step up Harry Kane pursuit after Ten Hag demand as £80m bid readied for Spurs ace

Manchester United are eyeing a move to sign Harry Kane this summer.

Man Utd chiefs sanction Harry Kane transfer as Erik ten Hag demands Tottenham talks

Erik ten Hag has identified Tottenham hero Harry Kane as his No.1 target ahead of the summer transfer window, with the Manchester United manager intent...

Man Utd chiefs sanction Harry Kane transfer and hope to agree £80m deal within weeks

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United are set to battle it out with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Chelsea to secure an £80m deal for Harry Kane, who finally...

Man Utd takeover LIVE: Qatar multi-club plan, Chelsea warning, transfer policy U-turn

Man Utd takeover LIVE as Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other bidders wait to hear back from the Raine Group and the Glazer family.

Swansea City transfer news as Swans linked with 'next Jamie Vardy' and Chiedozie Ogbene makes future statement

These are the Swansea City stories making headlines as the South Wales derby edges closer

Anthony Barry to stay away from Chelsea as Bayern Munich struggle to agree price for Thomas Tuchel target

Blues assistant coach wants to reunite with former boss in the Bundesliga

Oleksandr Usyk defends Chelsea signing Mykhaylo Mudryk with Ballon d'Or claim

Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has spoken positively about fellow Ukraine counterpart Mykhailo Mudryk, insisting he will improve at Chelsea and has the credentials...

Chelsea yet to begin Mateo Kovacic contract talks as Man City and Thomas Tuchel circle

There is a growing belief that the Blues could sell Croatian midfielder in summer clear-out

Man Utd takeover LIVE: Ten Hag's transfer deadline, Qatari's PSG plan, Glazers split

Man Utd takeover LIVE as Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other bidders wait to hear back from the Raine Group and the Glazer family.

Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham return takes shape as transfer chief eyes reunion

Ramon Planes - the sporting director at Tottenham during Mauricio Pochettino's first season at the club - wants to reunite with the Argentine at the...

Laura Woods backs "spectacular" Bukayo Saka to break Arsenal curse with bumper new contract

Arsenal fan Laura Woods does not believe Bukayo Saka will fall victim to the curse which has seen previous high earners go off the boil...

Chelsea want new Levi Colwill contract as Brighton transfer fears grow

Blues targeting extension for highly-rated defender, who could be targeted for a permanent Amex switch

Arsenal finalising Bukayo Saka contract with England star set to rival best-paid players

Gunners approaching the finish line after months of negotiations with key winger

Curse of Arsenal's best-paid players should come to an end with Bukayo Saka's new deal

Bukayo Saka is set to follow in the footsteps of Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with a new bumper contract while at Arsenal as the...