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EPL to open transfer window early due to CWC
Premier League clubs have agreed to open the transfer window early for a 10-day period in June, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, before it reopens again on June 16, the league said on Thursday.
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One room, 300 clubs, 80 agencies, 3,500 meetings: Inside soccer's secret transfer space
The "speed dating" of the soccer world happens at TransferRoom, where over 300 clubs and 80 player agencies meet to talk deals 15 minutes at a time. Rob Dawson was there to see it.
Manchester City
Football
Source: City pausing on Echeverri future decision
Manchester City are set to wait until the summer before making a decision on Claudio Echeverri's future, a source has told ESPN.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
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Trent Alexander-Arnold nears Real Madrid transfer: Timeline of how we got here
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is close to joining Real Madrid in the summer. ESPN tracks the timeline of this blockbuster transfer.
Hugo Ekitike
Football
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Ekitike as Isak alternative
Arsenal have identified Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike as an alternative to Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Reranked: Who is the MVP for each of the top Premier League clubs?
Based on a simple combination of ability and tactical importance, we've reranked the best players in order at the Big Six Premier League clubs.
Jorrel Hato
Football
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato
Ajax defender Jorrel Hato is a target for Arsenal while Atlético Madrid eye Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Football
Why Real Madrid is the 'perfect move' for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Steve Nicol assesses Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential free transfer to Real Madrid.
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Alexander Isak
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Nicol: Isak would make Arsenal Premier League title favourites
Steve Nicol explains why Newcastle United's Alexander Isak would be a difference-maker for Arsenal.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold
Football
Nicol: Liverpool fans shouldn't be angry if Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid
Steve Nicol and Craig Burley discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid.
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Trending Transfers
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All the latest transfers from Europe's top leagues and clubs
Catch up on which players are moving where this summer. As soon as a deal for a major club is completed, it will appear here.
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How Chelsea broke the women's transfer record to sign Girma
Chelsea have made USWNT defender Naomi Girma the first $1m transfer in women's football, but how did the record-breaking deal come about?
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January transfer window: Grading big signings in men's soccer
The winter window has come to a close. Tel? González? Rashford? Here is how we rate the biggest moves.
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January transfer window: Grading big signings in women's soccer
The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.
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How Viktor Gyökeres became Europe's most-wanted striker
Viktor Gyökeres was playing in England's second tier 18 months ago. Now, aged 26, he's wanted by Europe's elite. What's behind his rise, and where could he go?
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Is transfer spending finally normal? Why a $100m player might be a thing of the past
Finances are stretched and clubs watch every penny now. Deflation is hitting the transfer market, and it's why you won't see a massive deal anytime soon.
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From Rooney to Bellingham, which U19 signings were hits?
Gab Marcotti looks at the successes, shortcomings and learnings from the most expensive transfers of under-19 players in recent years.
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From Mbappé to Pulisic, which U21 signings were hits?
ESPN looks at the 25 most expensive under-21 signings made from 1999 to 2002 to determine whether those players met or broke their ceiling, or failed to live up to the hype.
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Soccer Watchability Index: Barcelona, Liverpool, more ranked
As has become an annual tradition, Bill Connelly dusts off his algorithms and tells us who the most enjoyable teams in Europe are for 2024-25.
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Top 50 Americans of 2025 ranked: USMNT Player Performance Index
Who are the 50 best USMNT players right now? The answer lies in their club performances, and our data-driven USMNT Player Performance Index picks the best Americans of 2025 so far.
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How Ousmane Dembélé became the world's best soccer player
Right now, I'm confident that Ousmane Dembélé is the best soccer player in the world. Here's why.
