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Open Extended Reactions Young Barcelona midfielder Unai Hernández is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad in a deal worth an initial €4.5 million ($4.7m), sources have confirmed to ESPN. The 20-year-old will fly to Jeddah this week to finalise the deal, which could pocket Barça a further €500,000 in potential add-ons. Hernández has

Open Extended Reactions Ayden Heaven (left) has made one senior appearance for Arsenal. Getty Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Arsenal teenager Ayden Heaven, a source has told ESPN. United are nearing an agreement with Arsenal for the 18-year-old defender, but the move is not yet complete. Heaven appeared for Arsenal in their

Jan 28, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Saudi Pro League is preparing a record breaking, €300 million transfer package to tempt Real Madrid into parting ways with Vinícius Júnior, while Manchester United‘s Marcus Rashford will wait until the very end of the transfer window for Barcelona to make their move. Join us

Jan 28, 2025, 04:29 AM ET Open Extended Reactions With only a few days left to go in the January transfer window, it’s fair to say a number of Europe’s top clubs have left themselves a lot to do. From the Premier League to the Bundesliga to Serie A and back again, there are title

ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 07:29 PM ET Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by England referees’ body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to his sexuality triggered his behaviour. Coote was fired after being suspended

Jan 28, 2025, 03:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said there is “no way back” for Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford after his commitment to the team was questioned by manager Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old has not played for United since Dec. 12, with Amorim saying he would

Jan 27, 2025, 08:15 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The January transfer closes on Feb. 3 and some of football’s biggest clubs — including many in the Premier League — are still struggling to find the central striker who can score the goals to transform their season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said his team

Danny Lewis Jan 27, 2025, 07:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona are among the clubs Manchester City‘s Jérémy Doku has been linked to, while Manchester United‘s Marcus Rashford is willing to wait for the Blaugrana. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals

ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 02:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester City signed another young defender in the January transfer window after 18-year-old left-back Christian McFarlane joined Monday from sister club New York City FC. McFarlane has been with New York City since the age of 11 and played for the team at

ESPN News Services Jan 27, 2025, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts and World Cup semifinalists Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec. 21. The Dec. 21-Jan. 18 tournament will be the