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Contacts intensified with Man United over summer transfer, player wants €8m-a-season

Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move away from Manchester United during the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old was on loan at Chelsea last season, and the Blues had the option to make the move permanent.

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'It’s up to us to get that anger into our game,' Arne Engels

Arne Engels reckons that Celtic will use their Hampden hurt from the Scottish Cup Final defeat to Aberdeen and also the Champions League heartache in Munich

RB Leipzig News / Field Level Media / July 6

Red Bulls' own goal allows Earthquakes to earn 1-1 draw

The San Jose Earthquakes benefited from a Mohammed Sofo own goal and overcame a DeJuan Jones red card in Saturday's 1-1 draw with the visiting New York Red Bulls.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 6

David Da Costa's goal pushes Timbers past Revolution

David Da Costa recorded the tiebreaking goal in the second half and Ian Smith scored in the first half to help the Portland Timbers notch a 2-1 victory over the visiting New England Revolution on Saturday night.

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Elche News / Field Level Media / July 6

Dynamo rally late, edge San Diego FC in stoppage time

Ezequiel Ponce scored a pair of late goals, including the go-ahead score in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time, as the visiting Houston Dynamo rallied to earn a 4-3 victory over San Diego FC on Saturday.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / July 6

Report: Man United in frequent contact with player’s agents, scouting him in Club World Cup

Manchester United are interested in signing the Botafogo goalkeeper John during the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old has done quite well for the Brazilian outfit, and Manchester United have been scouting him in the Club World Cup, according to a report from Globo Esporte.

Real Salt Lake News / Field Level Media / July 6

Real Salt Lake extends Real Salt Lake's misery with narrow win

Noel Caliskan and Diogo Goncalves scored first-half goals Saturday night and Real Salt Lake held off visiting St. Louis City SC 3-2 in Sandy, Utah. RSL (6-10-4, 22 points) picked up a much-needed three points that moved it from 13th to 12th in the West table, just four points out of a playoff spot.

Hany Mukhtar's stoppage-time PK lifts Nashville over Union

Hany Mukhtar converted a penalty in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time for 10-man Nashville SC, who defeated the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Saturday evening.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 5

Lionel Messi's brace helps Inter Miami rout CF Montreal

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami to a 4-1 win against host CF Montreal on Saturday. Miami (9-3-5, 32 points), playing its first MLS match in over a month, has won three straight.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 5

Atlanta, D.C. United settle for draw to extend winless droughts

D.C. United and visiting Atlanta United each saw their winless droughts extended to four matches after Saturday's 0-0 draw. D.C. (4-10-7, 19 points) remains a point in front of Atlanta (4-10-6, 18 points) in the standings, though D.C.

FC Cincinnati News / Field Level Media / July 5

FC Cincinnati sweep Fire, move into first place in East

Despite missing three regular starters, host FC Cincinnati outlasted the Chicago Fire 2-1 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference at the time of the match's conclusion.

Orlando City SC rallies late to earn 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC

Marco Pasalic scored in the 80th minute as Orlando City SC scored two late goals to forge a 2-2 draw with host Charlotte FC on Saturday night. Charlotte's Pep Biel earlier racked up a goal and an assist, helping the team end a three-match losing streak.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 5

Tottenham drop out of the race for 25-year-old Serie A star available for €15m

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for several attackers this summer as they look to improve their forward line in time for the new season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 5

Real Madrid holds off hard-charging Borussia Dortmund to earn semi-final berth

Gonzalo Garcia rewarded his coach's faith in him with the opening goal to help Real Madrid to a wild-ending 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, N.J.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 5

Daniel Levy’s summer strategy under the scanner; Tottenham on course to miss out on another target

The Europa League success that Tottenham endured in May was meant to be the turning point in the club’s history. Many fans believed that Daniel Levy would make the most of the historic achievement and bring in quality players for next season.

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Southampton News / To The Lane And Back / July 5

Tottenham face competition from Besiktas for free agent; Turkish club planning a lucrative offer

The need to bring in defensive reinforcements is clear to see and fans are hoping that Tottenham address the issue immediately. The Lilywhites were leaking goals week in week out in the Premier League last season, and that was one of the major reasons why Ange Postecoglou lost his job at N17.

Brentford FC News / We All Follow United / July 5

Manchester United edging closer to signing Tottenham target

Summer brings questions, excitement and a touch of urgency for Manchester United, who cannot afford another setback. After a campaign that their own coach, Ruben Amorim, described as a complete disaster, the board know that every signing must bring goals, character and hunger.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 5

Manager shuts down exit talk for 40-goal Arsenal target

Arsenal’s pursuit of a left winger as part of their attacking rebuild is no secret. While Rodrygo has emerged as the top target, his deal is far from straightforward.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 5

Diego Luna's rise proves annual 'Camp Cupcake' still has plenty to offer USMNT

When the United States Men’s National Team beat Guatemala to clinch its place in the 2025 Gold Cup final, 21-year-old Real Salt Lake attacker Diego Luna was the man who made it happen.

Lionel Messi's brace helps Inter Miami in rout of CF Montreal

Hany Mukhtar's stoppage-time PK lifts Nashville over Union

Atlanta, D.C. United settle for draw to extend winless droughts

FC Cincinnati sweep Fire, move into first place in East

Orlando City SC rallies late to earn draw with Charlotte FC

Olympique Lyonnais News / Field Level Media / July 5

Paris Saint-Germain shut down Bayern Munich, reach CWC semis

Desire Doué scored in the 78th minute, Ousmane Dembele added a second in stoppage time and Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 5

Fan favourite has now decided to stay at Tottenham, set to meet Thomas Frank next week

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 32-year-old has been on the radar of MLS clubs like the Los Angeles Football Club.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 5

Arsenal pressing ahead with attacking raid on London rivals, but Arteta must justify the move

The idea this summer was simple: Arsenal needed to bolster their attack. With a more clinical forward line, many believed the Gunners could finally get over the line next season.

Girona FC News / Esteemed Kompany / July 5

How a promising Manchester City striker fares on loan at Stoke City will be worth keeping an eye on

It has almost become a rite of passage for talented young players at Manchester City to go out on loan before making an impact at the highest level. Liam Delap, Callum Doyle, Yan Couto and James Trafford immediately come to mind in this boat.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 5

Liverpool players unite in silence as Jota laid to rest in emotional Gondomar funeral

Liverpool players joined the people of Gondomar in Portugal on Saturday for the emotional funeral of Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva, following the tragic car accident that took their lives.

Brentford FC News / We All Follow United / July 5

Romano: £25m outcast’s salary is a major obstacle for Manchester United

Fabrizio Romano revealed that Juventus are facing a stumbling block in the negotiation to sign Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho. The Italian sports journalist said that the huge salary of Sancho remains a point of concern for the Italian giant.

Real Betis News / We All Follow United / July 5

Fabrizio Romano reveals 25-year-old will not continue at Manchester United

At Old Trafford, every transfer window opens a drawer of doubts, hopes and forced departures. Manchester United face another summer with their sights set on clearing out players that never fit in. Antony, the Brazilian signing who arrived as a vibrant prospect from Ajax, was unable to maintain his sparkle under the demands of the Premier League.